Super reasonably priced photographer who was easy to work with and the photos turned out great! He…read morewas willing to stay an extra hour at our wedding celebration to capture even more fun.

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.

OUTSTANDING. Ben came prepared with lots of soft lighting options. He took outstanding portraits of…read moreour teenage daughter on her special occasion, and also portraits of our whole family. I've ordered a bunch of framed prints to hang on our walls and to send to relatives. Ben was extremely easy to work with. He was especially great at getting our wiggly 7 year old son to smile nicely for the camera.

Ben not only shot the most amazing wedding photos and videos, but he and his team did everything in…read moretheir power to make our day run smoothly, especially when our bus didn't show up. I could not speak more highly of Ben, the quality of the product and person. When our usb was later corrupted, Ben saved the day by providing a whole new set of photos and videos. Our family still talks about how great Ben and his team were and how amazingly he corralled both families seamlessly so it did not take forever to take group photos. Do not look further, he and his team will be the perfect addition to your wedding.

Bethany is amazing to work with!! She is incredibly kind, easy to work with, listens and makes sure…read moreshe truly understands your vision, and then executes in the best way possible. From beginning to end her services were top notch. She helped us plan out our photos, making sure we got everything we wanted in the time slotted, and we had the most fun day taking our wedding photos with her. Our guests even raved about how fun it was to have her capturing special moments during our reception. She made every aspect of the process so easy, stress-free and smooth and I cannot recommend her enough. We just got some sneak peek photos back and were blown away by how perfectly she captured the very specific vision we had in mind. HIGHLY recommend working with Bethany for your wedding, or other, photo needs!

Five stars aren't enough! We would give 10 if that was an option. We feel so lucky to have worked…read morewith Bethany for our engagement photos and wedding day photos. Bethany is extremely professional and caters to your desires for your special day. She brings a calming presence to an often stressful process of wedding planning and on the actual wedding day. She is genuinely kind, funny, creative, and talented, and we trusted her ENTIRELY to capture our day. As the bride and groom, we had a million thoughts going through our heads on the big day, but we never, ever worried about our photos. Bethany is the person to work with if you want professionalism, attention to detail, genuine love and care, and kick a** photos!!! We are forever grateful to Bethany, and we would recommend her to anyone for their special day :) Thank you, Bethany!!!

Incredible photography experience!! Would highly recommend Beth. Super friendly and easy to work…read morewith especially for a newborn shoot. Really quite talented!

We have had two family photo sessions with Beth now and both were incredible! Beth is so lovely to…read morework with, she was wonderful with our son both times and was able to capture such great photos despite all the chaos that comes with trying to get a toddler excited about taking photos! We already have our next session booked with her and are so excited! I truly cannot recommend her services enough if you are located in the Chicago area!

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.

Ben was awesome to work with for our engagement photos. He met me the week before at the location…read moreto make sure I was fully comfortable about what I needed to do and where he would be. The pictures came out perfect and he really took his time to make sure both our families were involved as well. Couldn't recommend him more if you're doing an engagement in Chicago!

Ben moved fast, knew exactly how to use the light, and got me through without it feeling rushed. I…read morewalked away with a full set of professional headshots, candid street shots, and indoor portraits in 60 minutes. No wasted time, no awkward posing direction. Just good work, efficiently done. He made it easy and was extremely professional. Not awkward at all. Would book again without hesitation.

BK Rose is undeniably the best in the business. We hired Kat and Brett for both our engagement and…read morewedding photos, and we had an amazing experience every step of the way. Kat immediately made us feel comfortable, relaxed, and completely ourselves during our engagement shoot. Her attention to detail is phenomenal, especially when it came to all the little things I told her I wanted -- like my very specific request for our photos to feel grand and epic, but also romantic lol. She was always available by text or phone whenever we had questions or concerns. Weeks after our engagement shoot, I noticed something off about my dress, and she had edited photos back to me within hours to help solve the issue. Kat has such a vibrant energy about her that makes the photoshoots so fun! And that's before even getting to her incredible photography skills. She knows all the hidden gems around the city, how to navigate crowded locations to get THE shot, and how to capture a wide variety of moments while maintaining incredible quality. The photos truly speak for themselves. Kat and Brett together are an incredible duo. They seem to instinctively know what shot the other is trying to get, and it was cool to watch them flow together so seamlessly. I think that definitely contributes to their fantastic work. I'm not even sure what our next big event will be, but whatever it is, we're already looking forward to having a reason to hire Kat and Brett again!

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!

I hired Jill to complete a shoot of headshots for me a few months ago. I was very satisfied with…read morethe services she provided and her work. She was professional, on time, her photography skills were excellent, and the price was reasonable. I would consider using her again for future headshots or other photography services. *This is an actual review - "not fake".

Photos are great and Jill was pleasant to work with. Kind and warm also. The photos are easy to…read moreaccess, download, and share.

We used original weddings for our videography and I was nervous about it since we decided to use a…read morefriend for photography, but the two worked together seamlessly which was a huge plus! We paid to get our wedding video within 30 days, and the only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because it's a little choppy with the editing during the ceremony, which ultimately is fine, but visually was a little funky! I blame it on the rush, but really overall they did an amazing job with our videos! The 6 minute one was amazing, and it was hassle-free! We're keeping the memories forever!

Our wedding photos and videos are absolutely breathtaking. Sam and I cannot stop looking at them…read more Madison and Chris captured every moment with so much care and intention and they made us feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely beautiful throughout the entire day. Their ability to find the perfect angles and light made our portraits and candid shots feel effortless. Our videographers, Kunal and Chad, were incredible to work with. They blended in seamlessly, kept the energy fun, and delivered footage that perfectly reflects the joy and emotion of our day. The final video brought us both to happy tears. The entire team was calm, kind, organized, and unbelievably talented. Working with them was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We are so grateful for the experience and the final product. We highly recommend them.

Headshot was phenomenal. Tina was responsive when I reached out and generous with her time during…read moreshooting. I wanted a next level headshot and that's what I got. This headshot is by far the best i've gotten. It gets me compliments and I don't think anyone in this price range could have done better. Photo looks natural, lighting is incredible, highlighted my features well, and captures both the warmth + professionalism I was hoping for. 5/5 incredible

Just did a photography shoot with Tina for a group. She was great! Was super chill and kind. She…read morewas patient with us through tons of outfit and setting changes. Was excited for us and and for the pictures- totally helpful for those who feel weird having their picture taken (me). Was cool with us blasting our own music and making it fun. BTW- pictures turned out so so good!