Mark Trela and his wife Magda photographed our wedding August 2019 at Garfield Park Conservatory…read more When I say they exceeded every expectation of ours, I mean it. To be honest, the photographer was the only vendor I was picky about and as soon as I saw their wedding photography, I knew immediately that they had to be ours. I love the lighting and style of their work. They are incredibly talented and have an eye for what makes a good photo. I loved how their documentary style gave us a full story of that day. If that wasn't enough, Mark and Magda are incredibly kind and will put their whole heart into your day. They were present and attentive the whole time. When the events of the day were underway I didn't even notice them buzzing around snapping photos. They were also responsive before and after the wedding and worked well with our wedding planner when it came to scheduling, etc. We received the photos within a couple weeks of the wedding. They also helped us select photos for a leather-bound book (honestly, they did most of the selecting/formatting themselves which was wonderful - I'm a hands-off kind of bride). I've told Mark and Magda I want them to be our family photographer forever! I'm just so in love with their work and I don't want our wedding to be the last time we work with them. I can't recommend them enough and they'll be worth every single dollar you spend on them (something pretty uncommon in the wedding industry!!)

Mark & Magda photographed our June 2017 wedding and I could not have been happier with the entire…read moreexperience. From the very beginning, Mark was super easy to communicate with and he always responded promptly to the plethora of questions that I threw at him. At our initial meeting, he really took the time to understand what I was looking for in a photographer and what was important to me when photographing our wedding day. From looking through his blog, I knew immediately that his style of photography was exactly what we were looking for; candid, artsy, and a unique way of capturing light (this was huge for me). After we signed the contract with him, Mark was great about keeping in touch over the months leading up to the wedding to get all the specifics of the day and to check in to see if I had any questions. He always made himself available via email or phone if I needed advice for how to best set up our schedule for the day or even if I had silly freak out questions about worst-case weather scenarios (which he always put me at ease about). I really appreciated that Mark & Madga took a day ahead of time to scope out our church and reception venue. I told him it was very important that we incorporate the outdoors as much as we could, and he made sure to find some great potential locations for photos. On the day of, Mark and Magda were able to coordinate perfectly to ensure that both my husband and I would have pictures of us getting ready with our bridal parties. They are both so personable and fun that they quickly put me at ease and really blended into the background to get all of these amazing candid shots throughout the morning. The ceremony went flawlessly and they coordinated group family shots with ease. I think that my favorite thing about working with Mark and Magda was how enthusiastic they were about taking amazing photographs. They went out of their way to convince an owner of a private barn to let us take pictures on his property and I couldn't help but really get into the photo session as Mark was so excited about the location and the light filtering into the barn. The photos from our cocktail hour were such a pleasant surprise to look at after the wedding as I barely even noticed them mingling in the groups to snag some amazing candid photos of all our friends and family. Mark was able to coordinate the timing perfectly at our reception to sneak us outside right after dinner to get these amazing golden hour pictures on the beach. I highly highly recommend Mark Trela as a Wedding Photographer. He is a true professional, a super great guy to have around on your big day, and he creates absolutely stunning photographs.

I got married abroad and I was looking for a photographer for our second wedding ceremony back…read morehome. I came across Matt's website and knew he would be the perfect fit for us. The ceremony was small and low key with no bridal party/groomsmen. We just mainly wanted group photos with different family members and friends post ceremony, in addition to pictures during the ceremony. Matt was responsive and always easy to get in touch with, not to mention a really kind and nice person. Since this was the second time around, we did not want to do any artsy couples photos around the city or any getting ready pictures, and he was very understanding to what are needs were. Matt was amazing to work with! He was easygoing and laid back. I would definitely book him again for another family event or special occasion in the future. I highly recommend working with him! Thank you Matt for being there to capture our special day!

Bright Matter Photography has taken both professional headshots and engagement photos for me. Matt…read morecaptured exactly what I was hoping for in both shoots. I really love how the photos came out. I would recommend Bright Matter Photography to anyone!

Ty over at True American Weddings did an outstanding job at photographing our wedding and…read moreengagement photos! Not only was he a pleasure to work with, he has an artistic eye that can spot a great photo opportunity where you wouldn't expect it. He has extremely reasonable prices when compared with others in the industry, he takes great photos, he even brought a backdrop for formal photos at our reception, he worked his ass off from 9:00AM - 11:00PM, and best of all, he gives you the digital copies for no extra charges! If you are in the market for a wedding photographer in the Chicago land area, look no further!

There are no words to describe the beauty of Delack's work. We ran across them about a year ago…read morethrough a friend's facebook post of their wedding trailer by Delack. Since that moment, after we watched every single one of their trailers on their website while drowning in tears, we KNEW without a doubt who we wanted to document our wedding! This was before we were even engaged! Once my husband did propose, our first call was to Nathan to check their availability. We based our date on their openings! Somehow, our favorite venue was available on the same day. We immediately booked and planned the wedding in 6 months. We were anxious to start working with Nathan, so we decided to do a "save the date" trailer to send out to our guests. WIthin a week or 2, we were shooting all around the city and having an amazing time with Nathan and his crew. The video was done in just a few days and it turned out better than our already high expectations! We put it on our website and sent it out via email. Our friends and family were sending it to others and everyone was talking about how amazing it was! It certainly gave our guests the feeling of something to look forward to! Our wedding day quickly arrived, and the anticipation for our "same day edit" was intensifying! Our guests did not know that a same day edit was taking place. After the first dance and speeches, my husband and I introduced the video. It was absolutely incredible. The entire room was in tears, and it was so amazing to see the day that had so quickly passed us by, captured in such a beautiful way. The crew was working diligently the entire day and even though it was done so quickly, it looked like something that took weeks to create! From the music, to the hollywood angles, flawless execution, and emotion in every scene, we couldn't have been more pleased with the results. We cannot wait to see the full video that Nathan and his crew at Delack have created for us. He has kept us updated and we hear it is just about finished. They work so hard and quickly...very professional as well!! Video of your wedding is the most incredible way to remember your day. But the way Delack captures every special moment and puts it together will without a doubt leave you speechless. Check out our save the date and same day edit on Delack's blog: http://delackmediagroup.com/blog/christen-and-mike-chicago-wedding-same-day-edit-video/572/ .

We used Delack Media Group to document our 9/28 wedding and had a wonderful experience! We just…read morereceived our video trailer (only 11 days after our wedding!) and it is absolutely beautiful. I came across one of his trailers on Facebook before my now-husband and I even got engaged! His work was so beautiful that it reduced me to tears (and I didn't even personally know the bride and groom!); I knew right away that Nathan (the owner and lead videographer) was a special talent and that I wanted to work with him. From our first contact, Nathan was extremely pleasant, professional, and responsive! I'm a little on the OCD side, so I loved how thorough he was and his amazing attention to detail. What's even better? On our wedding day, he and his team were so unobtrusive that we didn't even notice they were there! His rates are fairly expensive, but it's definitely some of the best money we spent. We cant wait to see our full film!

I've recommended Nicole to friends and family, but hadn't shared my opinion with fellow Yelpers…read moreuntil now. Sometimes when you discover a great business, your first instinct is to worry that *everyone* will go there and ruin it. Nicole and her staff are great, friendly and down-to-earth. The studio is a soothing, artsy setting, tucked away in a quiet industrial part of town near the railroad tracks. The photo shoot moves at a brisk clip, yet she never makes you feel rushed out the door, waiting patiently while you choose from among the images. And she's always delivered multiple pictures I'm very happy with. Note that it really helps to follow the detailed instructions on her website before you go in for the photo session.

Having done business with more than six Professional Photographers over the past twenty years…read more Nicole is one of the most creative, welcoming personality's to work with. From the second you walk in the door, the adaptable & creativity will make you wonder why more people do not run their studios in this manor. Everything that was asked for was done in a timely manner, and would recommend her to everyone I know. The whole staff is a pleasure to work with, and you should really look into booking an appointment with Nicole. They work with you every step of the way, and I could not be happier with the results. If you are considering a photographer, search no more.

Daltyn Photography is a reputable company that I would strongly recommend to anyone that is looking…read morefor your special day/event to be captured BEAUTIFULLY!! I have had the pleasure of working with other photographers and I have found myself coming back to this company. There are a number of reasons I have chosen to do business with the staff. Some of those reasons would be that they pay strong attention to detail, they have the ability to make me (as a client) feel as comfortable as possible and the atmosphere has been nothing but professional. I have found that some of the other companies that have taken my photos, used Photoshop to make my pictures look as flawless as possible. But the "clarity" & time that this company spends producing the final product has blessed me to receive rave compliments & new modeling opportunities. With Daltyn Photography, you can rest assured that your "natural" beauty will be captured.

Rashad Davis is a pure professional! Always arrives on time, takes excellent pictures, and…read moreprovides a quick turnaround. Not to mention, his service fee is very reasonable! Thanks Rashad for all the great work you've provided to the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association!

Jeff took great care throughout the photo shoot to create a professional and comfortable…read moreexperience. He was easy to contact throughout the process- from setting up the initial appointment to the delivery of the final product . Wonderful pictures! I highly recommend Jeff Cohen Photography

My path first crossed with Mr. Cohen when we were trick or treating in the downtown area where his…read morestudio is located. He was taking complementary pictures of the kids in their costumes. Then we actually won a gift card toward the cost of pictures (for guessing the correct weight of a pumpkin!) Our first session was for my grand-daughter--and I cannot tell you how gorgeous those pictures came out. So, with the first experience out of the way, we jumped in with a request for family portraits (Four Generations). They were absolutley lovely and he handled the kids with grace and calm. Mr. Cohen is now our go-to photographer. You will not be disappointed!

If you're looking for a competitively priced, highly professional, well known photographer Dan is…read moreyour man. Dan DuVerney has been in the business for more than 25 years and he works with a variety of clients. He's an upbeat artist who makes you feel like a star when he photographs you. He's photographed clients for VOGUE, HARPER'S BAZAAR, SALON SENSE, INTERNATIONAL HAIR and ALLURE magazines...and he took my profile photo. His studio is complete with all the photographer stuff, lights and cameras. There's a dressing room complete with ironing board and stuff you may have forgotten for your photo shoot. He makes you feel very comfortable, puts on some cool tunes and he works with you to get the shots you want. He frequently works with Marcus Geeter, makeup artist extraordinaire...don't get me started on Marcus, he's a whole other review. Put them together and you come out looking fabulous, dahling!

I was going through old things of mine and found a flyer of his in my miss Illinois packet. He…read moreadvertised with them (I don't know if he still does) and I remember going to him for my head shot. Although this was a couple of years ago I'll never forget how he took complete advantage of the fact that I was participating in the pageant and he didn't edit my head shot on time. I email and called several times and nothing so my deadline came up and even though I paid for editing it never came...not even after. He got his money and that was it.