Oh my gosh, I recently had the joy of doing a photo shoot at Purple Boudoir with Jacob and Megan,…read moreand I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences of my life. From the very first phone consultation to meeting Jacob in person, to the moment I walked in on shoot day, every step felt professional, connected, sensitive, and deeply empowering. The entire day was fun and full of giggles. I felt 100% comfortable from the very beginning, and I loved how Jacob demonstrated each pose so naturally--he made everything feel effortless. The atmosphere was light, playful, and incredibly positive; I truly felt beautiful the whole time. Before we began, Jacob asked me to come up with three adjectives describing how I wanted the photographs to feel. I said playful, sexy, and flirty. When I saw the photos they selected for my album, my mind was blown. They captured every part of my personality with stunning authenticity and artistry--and Megan reminded me that was even before the touchups! When the final digital images arrived in my inbox, I couldn't stop looking at them. The woman in those photographs is authentically me, reflected back in a way that feels playful, powerful, and beautiful. If you're considering investing in yourself with boudoir photography, honestly, Jacob at Purple Boudoir is the only place you need to look. His artistic eye, genuine passion, and commitment to helping women reclaim their confidence and beauty shine through in every moment of the experience and every photo he creates.

Mike did our engagement session back in June and our wedding in September, and all I can say is…read moreWOW! He really does have a way of working some sort of magic with his camera. Not only can he set up a perfect shot, but he has a way of capturing a candid moment like no one else. He was such a pleasure to work with... very professional while at the same time making us feel relaxed and comfortable. And despite having captured every pivotal moment, it somehow seemed as if he wasn't even there most of the time. I highly recommend him and would definitely hire him again.

Mike was such an amazing photographer to work with. He did both our wedding shower and wedding…read morephoto shoot. Thank you for capturing those memorable moments so beautifully.

Aaron did a spectacular work in capturing the memories of our little one's first birthday party. He…read morewent above and beyond, not only to get the most cutest shot of our little one but also did a superb job in editing the pictures. Aaron was super friendly and was a real pleasure to work with. He was very methodical from the beginning and provided a customized photoshoot plan that perfectly suited our needs. Working with infants is hard, but Aaron made the photoshoot seamless. I was very impressed with his creativity along with his promptness. He provided us best quality pictures in a very short turnaround time. We are very thankful that we got to work with Aaron for a capturing the most precious memories of our life. He has done a terrific job with utmost perfection! We absolutely loved his work. I would highly recommend Aaron.

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.

Joe took headshots for me and did an incredible job! He made me feel comfortable during the shoot…read moreand the pics turned out great. Also his pricing is unbeatable.

Joe took absolutely beautiful pictures for my real estate listing. He was very thorough, his…read morepictures showcased the house perfectly, and he turned everything around quickly so I could get the listing up. Realtors, I highly recommend using an independent photographer like Joe over of one of the big companies!

Excellence in photography - professional, efficient and high quality images. This is our companies…read morethird time using Andrew Collings Photography. It is easy to schedule online or the phone, the process utilizes technology well for communication, review and downloads, combined with prompt personal service. So much preparation goes into high quality pictures, including types of cameras, level of lighting, composition and helping make the people feel comfortable. With the Andrew Collings team these steps will be nearly seamless. Our group actually had fun at the photo shoot and our London office says we look "quite smart"! We highly recommend Andrew Collings Photography for high quality images that capture the spirit of the individual and team.

Great experience! I get nervous for photographs, and Andrew made me feel comfortable and less…read morenervous throughout the process. He's very friendly and excellent with his camera skills. Convenient location that is easy to get to. Highly recommend.

We got to work with Doug on three occasions and he did not let us down: our engagement session, our…read morecivil wedding in Chicago and our "real" wedding all the way down in Buenos Aires. We feel we could not have chosen a better photographer for these very special moments in our lives. There is not a single person (both in US and in Argentina) that looks at the work he has done on these three events and is not mesmerized. He has the ability to capture those moments you only realize you've had when you look at his pics. Doug is really one of a kind: not only his work is amazing, but also he is a fantastic person. We were lucky to find someone so nice to work with, with whom you know you can really count on. At the same time, he can be so hands-off during the events which we think makes the pictures turn out better since you can be yourself all along the way! There are not enough words to describe his work, you just have to see it for yourself. He will not let you down!

I met Doug nine years ago when he did my sister's wedding. The pictures that came from her wedding…read morewere stunning, and even though almost a decade had passed, when I got engaged I knew I wanted Doug to be the photographer for it. Doug, my fiancé, and I first met up to do the engagement pictures in Chicago. Doug was open and flexible about meeting times and locations, and while I had a few ideas of where I wanted to do shots, Doug offered up his expertise, and the combination of locations made for beautiful engagement pictures. On that day Doug spent over three hours with us, talking, catching up, laughing and making sure we got all of the pictures we would want. Our wedding day with Doug was even better. Leading up to the big day, Doug was easy going when schedules had to change.Throughout the day Doug made me feel at ease, and the pictures truly show that. In the bridal room he made sure to capture all the small details: the hanger with my new last name, the bride to be sign on the bed, the veil draped over the door, the intricate lace on my dress...everything. When we headed over to the ceremony Doug did a great job coordinating the formal shots with a large wedding party, large families (46 people!), not a lot of time, and sweltering heat. He even sat with the bridal party in a stifling room before the ceremony and still managed to capture moments of laughter and nervousness as the celebration was about to begin. In addition to all that he even had a bridal kit with him in case of emergencies, such a professional! Throughout the ceremony and reception though, Doug did what I love most about his style of photography. He captured people as they really were on that day. He spent the day finding people smiling, laughing, crying, talking, dancing and enjoying the celebration. That is what my husband and I wanted most out of our day, and we are so lucky to have had Doug as our photographer to capture those moments most dear to us. I cannot recommend him enough!

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!