We used Kat to do family/newborn photos when we had our 2nd child. We hadn't done family photos…read morebefore and Kat was so patient and helpful with answering all the questions I had and letting me try on outfits she had in the client wardrobe to see if anything would work for me before the photoshoot. She had some beautiful options but I ended up going with a dress of my own. Kat is truly a child/baby whisperer and was able to soothe my 3 week old to get her to cooperate for pictures and got my shy toddler to smile for photos! We received our pictures within 2 days of our photoshoot and they are nothing short of incredible. We have gotten so many compliments on how beautiful and stunning they look. I would highly recommend using BK Rose Studio for photos and know we will be reaching out again when we need more family photos taken!

Bottom line up front-- BK Rose is Best in Class nation-wide and peerless...keeping up with trends…read moreand best practices etc. is what gets you booked. All stop. That means doing your homework. I'll help you out with gusto, just as so many have helped me as I got started on my own journey. Being on point on your self marketing, especially when you are non-represented, is non-negotiable. Failing to be professional with what casting directors demand is a roadblock. Submissions are "make or break" power moves. THE ODDS ARE AGAINST the apex storybook discovery tales of rarities like JLAW, Michele Pfeiffer, Charlize Theron etc. so if you expect that to be your way in...it's not reality. I get cast and work in these markets: NYC (Netflix movies), Atlanta (Marvel/ABC), and Mid-Atlantic (Apple TV). I am new to the business (three years in) but I have been building a resume over time and there is no way I am going to compromise because I take my career seriously. There is no slack given in a highly competitive industry with a dearth of roles and a surplus of talent. SO...if you want to crack the code, get seen, get call backs, get booked then there is no better photographer for any amount of money than BK Rose and Kat is my Queen. I get work in commercials, major motion pictures, network tv shows because of her. Fact! Every single person I ask that plays a role in getting cast (when I am lucky enough to get employment) has singled out my headshots as what is working for me to get my foot in the door. BK Rose unequivocally is worth the plane ticket, drive time, train time, mule riding time (you name it) to get quality content and ultimately get BOOKED. Not 10 out of 10 -- 100 out of 10!

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.

Nicole and Katie were an absolute joy to work with. They made us feel comfortable while they took…read moreboatloads of shots, helped us to select the best ones for use on our business website, and got the photos to us incredibly quickly. We highly recommend them. We will definitely call them for business and personal photos.

Soo and his staff are very kind, professional, and talented photographers. The studio photo results…read morealways feel high quality, with that wonderful museum feel. Soo will work with you and your needs. He has been so kind to our family. I would recommend them for all your milestone photo shoots.

I booked a passport photo with Gugwa today and had a wonderful experience. The country for my…read morepassport remewal website has a very strict photo standard. I have been to couple chain pharmacies and it just wouldnt accept my picture. Jay the photographer took the time to set up lighting and directed me on my posture. He did have to adjust the size and contrast several times after the shoot to get the website approval. They are very friendly, professional and patience. I will definitely go back for headshots and family photos in the futu

Helga is one of the warmest and welcoming people I have met. I immediately felt like we were…read morefriends when we met, and her photography evokes the feeling that you're right there in the moment that was caught on camera. She had an excellent feel for lighting, poses, clothing and paid great attention to detail.  It's not easy to make someone feel natural when taking their photo, but she gets it!!! We really appreciate the different pricing options. Helga always was aware of our needs. She is prompt with her turn around of photos. The only downside is - there are so many great shots that choosing which ones to have printed is difficult ;) My family will definitely be going back for more portraits and group shots. We will treasure her work forever.

Olga was great to work with. She spent a great deal of time making sure we capture all of the…read morephotos we wanted. She also communicated ahead of time as to see what type of photos we were looking for. We also got a good deal with the mini video she created from our photo session. The turn around time was fast, within one week we got the mini video and within two weeks we got the longer version of the video and also all of the photos (I think there were 40 to 50 edited photos). Olga really captured the moments and the mini video was very touching. All of our friends loved them as well and gave high praises of her work. We will definitely have Olga take our family photos when our kids are older!

I cannot recommend Sri enough as a Chicago maternity photographer! I set up a pregnancy photoshoot…read morefor my sister as a gift. She hadn't planned on doing a shoot for herself and I wanted to make sure she had something beautiful to look back on to remember the moment. It was important to find someone who would make her feel comfortable while also delivering truly stunning maternity pictures-- and Sri exceeded all expectations. From my first call with him, Sri was warm, professional, and incredibly straightforward about pricing, deliverables, and the entire process. He made everything seamless, even arranging hair and makeup. When I introduced Sri to my sister, he was just as kind and reassuring, which instantly put her at ease. The maternity photo shoot itself was an amazing experience. Sri's studio is in a great location and offers the privacy that was important for my sister to feel relaxed. Throughout the session, Sri brought great energy and took the time to understand how my sister wanted to see herself in the photos. His expertise in artistic photography really came through-- his use of light is masterful, creating simple yet powerful images that perfectly capture this special moment. I found Sri by searching online for photographers in Chicago, and I'm so grateful I did. If you're looking for a talented, professional, and thoughtful Chicago maternity photographer, Sri is the one to book!

I honestly don't know how I got this lucky finding Sri for my daughters' senior photos. We were…read morelooking around for something with the Chicago urban vibe, trying to find something unique and exciting. Sri was prompt in responding to our inquiries and made it a very personal experience from the first phone call. He really was interested in what we were looking to get from the shoot, our ideas, our vision. We worked through it all! His work speaks for itself. We had a fabulous time and my daughter loved the makeup and hair stylist that got her ready. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Another great thing that he does is give you ALL of your pictures, not just a handful. They also send your photos in high resolution separately from the ones perfect for social media. That took the guess work out for us. Amazing.

I booked MN photography because they had so many positive reviews. I actually traveled from the…read moresuburbs because I was so impressed. My family and I have never done a family photo shoot and we were excited to at least get one photo for a canvas. We had no idea how to pose or what to do. Miguel was the perfect photographer, especially for people who are not experienced in getting their photo taken. We love all of the poses that he suggested. He was so funny and personable which helped capture some really organic smiles and happy moments. We also included our puppy in the photo shoot and he did such a great job capturing our dog and getting her attention as well. Needless to say we've gotten much more than one good photo that we set out for. I would definitely recommend MN photography to all of my family and friends and look forward to booking again in the future. Perhaps next time at an outdoor photo shoot as this particular shoot was at his private studio.

I'm fairly disappointed with my experience here. It has also made me decide I probably will take my…read moreown photos of my kid, rather than continuing to pay anyone. What's included in the package is made unclear, so I never got what I expected. In addition, during the shoot he said that he could take my arm out if I had it on my kiddo and when I reminded him of this later, he said that was considered a complex edit and would cost money but they'd do it complmenetary that time. Had he told me this at the time of the shoot, we would have done something differently to get photos without me there in the background. Not cool.

Vanessa photographed our daughter & we could not be happier with the way the pictures turned out…read more She has a great ability with people & an eye for the opportune shot. Vanessa is also friendly which makes EVERYTHING easy. We highly recommend her!!!

Vanessa is our go-to family photographer! She's been capturing our family moments for the last few…read moreyears, and every single session with her has been stress free and fun! Her sessions are creative and range from outdoor locations, indoor sets, pet photos, and holiday themes. She can do it all! Vanessa is the ultimate professional - kind, energetic and talented. Her pictures are beautiful and my family is proud to have them as memories.

Alina is amazing!! We have had her take our family and kid photos 6 times over the past 5 years…read more She is great with young kids and helps keep parents sane when the kids are not being cooperative. Her photos are beautiful and she catches some great unposed moments. I highly recommend her and feel so fortunate that we found her!

We had a great experience with Alina! We hired Alina for our son's birthday party. She arrived on…read moretime and was ready to start shooting right away. She quickly made herself part of the background. The kids didn't even notice she was there, and she was able to get lots of great candid shots! My son wasn't feeling great, but Alina had some toys and props with her to help distract him and also had some tricks up her sleeve to get a fussy 3-year-old to smile! She got the CD to us by the following week. With other photographers, we had to wait at least a month and usually had to pay through the roof to get prints without a watermark. Alina's pricing was very reasonable and we were very happy with our pictures. We will definitely be calling her in the future.

Truly as good as it gets - George and his team are professional, creative, and extremely likable…read more You will fall in love with this company and use them for the rest of your life. We considered a few options for our wedding and decided to give PJ's Photography the first chance to win us over by doing our engagement party. We were floored and booked him immediately. Aside from his creative shots and attention to detail, George is very honest and does a great job listening to what you want and planning ahead so that you get it al. Highly recommended for any type of occasion as we also hired him to do our daughter's baptism. We still keep in touch with the team as we know we will use them for all our future photography needs. A+

It was cool fall day when this dame walks in my door. "Are you a Private investigator" she asked…read morein a soft voice? "You got the right guy" I replied as I quickly dropped my flask of Jack Daniels under my old metal desk onto a pile of files that should have been placed in cabinets years ago. "What's bothering you honey," I asked? "I need some photos" she replied. "Photos of what" I inquired? "Photos of me getting married to the swellest guy in the whole wide world" she squeaked. "Well that shouldn't be hard" I explained. "Why don't you just look up a photographer in the yellow pages? You don't need a private dick for that." "No, that won't do at all. I need the BEST photographer for my event. One who has a keen eye and will get along with my guests. One who thinks of the photos I will want even though I didn't know I wanted them. I need the photographer that will make my memories last a lifetime" she said. "Ok, I gotcha, lady" I replied. "You need George of PJ's Photography in Northbrook. He's the only one who will make your photos live up to the magic of the actual day. And he's a pleasure to work with as well. A real dream." Case closed. I just wish my whisky hadn't spilled all over my old files.