I booked MN photography because they had so many positive reviews. I actually traveled from the suburbs 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. read more

I'm fairly disappointed with my experience here. It has also made me decide I probably will take my own 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. read more

We booked the Outdoor/On-Location Family Portraits package from MN Photo Studios for our mom as a Mother's Day gift, and it turned out great. Miguel came to my parents' house and took photos in their backyard. He got pictures of my parents together, with each of us kids, with our own families, and with all the grandkids too. Miguel was super professional, friendly, and easy to work with. He made everyone feel comfortable and was really flexible with what we wanted. We just got the photos back and my whole family was really happy with how they turned out. Highly recommend him! read more

I cannot recommend Miguel highly enough. It was easy coordinating the session with him beforehand. Communication was clear and he addressed all of the specific needs we had. He was great in person during the shoot as well. He listened to all of the shot requests we had since we were a large group of 10 adults and 4 kids, and he handled the kids really well. Most importantly, the photos turned out exactly how we'd hoped! Really high quality work. We will definitely be booking him again the next time we need a photographer in the greater Chicago area and you should too! read more

I am so glad that I stumbled across MN Photo Studios. I can't say enough about how professional Miguel is and the quality of work that he provides. I was so pleased with my session and the final Photos. I will definitely continue to use him in the future. read more

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I had a 50th birthday party for 140 people at Londonhouse on Sat Oct 5. At a friends recommendation I reached out to Miguel Narvaez/MN studios. He was my point of contact and offered a very fair price. Meiling Jin was the photographer and she was running around getting great pictures all evening. Everyone loved how the photos came out and I would highly recommend using them in the future. read more

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Miguel is an amazing photographer and person. He was our photographer for Prom and family pictures. Miguel has a wonderful personality and he is kind and professional. The quality of work is first class and the pictures turned out great. He was even able to capture a few pictures of our dog looking right at the camera. Miguel was very accommodating to our schedule and was flexible when we needed to change dates due to the weather. He always has a smile and made us laugh to capture memorable pictures. We would most highly recommend Miguel for all your photo needs, and will definitely contact him again for taking more pictures in the future. Thank you Miguel for great, professional, and memorable pictures! read more

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Miquel was awesome !! Party was in September of 2023. This review is long over due but, I knew I'd get to it. That's how great he was and I wanted to share my experience. From the time he responded to my request, I could see how efficient he was. I couldn't have chosen a better photographer for my Sisters 60th Birthday Celebration and I went through several, it was a hard decision because she trusted me with her memories. I didn't want to disappoint. He was very professional and worked extremely well with another Photographer that was there from our Friday Night, Meet and Greet event and a videographer. I loved the way he handled having two photographers in the same space, which we spoke about prior. He was very gracious and his experience did not go unnoticed. He made sure everything I asked was done, I knew, I would forget but, he didn't. He was early, set up and ready to go. My sister said she felt like the paparazzi was on her, and loved every minute. He did not miss a beat, captured some great moments as she moved about to greet all and have fun... A+ service all around. I will definitely be using him for my retirement party. Thanks Miquel!! read more

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Miguel was incredible! We booked a family photo session for our mom and had all our families there. So he managed to capture our large family with many little kids and was so easy going and helpful throughout! Would book again! read more

My son and I got our holiday photos taken with Miguel and he was wonderful. He was flexible on timing, warm and friendly, engaging with my 11yo, and easy to work with. Miguel really captured my son's personality. He delivered our photos within a couple days and we were very happy with the whole portfolio. His pricing is very reasonable, and the experience is worth every penny and more. We'll be back next year! read more

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We were blessed to be included in a Celebration of Life for a family member and Miguel of MN Photo Studios was hired to take photos of the group as well as individual photos and family photos. Miguel was excellent - he very deftly assembled a large group into a great pose, gave excellent direction to everyone including children, and worked smoothly and efficiently. We highly recommend Miguel to anyone who wants to commemorate a special event with the highest quality photography! read more

Thank you Camille and MN Photo Studios for an amazing experience with our family photos. We cannot say enough about how professional and inviting the studio was. We love all of the photos that were taken and will be coming back for additional photos in the future! read more

Miguel did the mini Christmas family photo shoot for our family of 4 and was very patient and understanding throughout the entire session. He was really able to capture our family in a very beauty and meaningful way. I would definitely recommend him and will be back for more family Photos! read more

We had the best experience working with Camilla on our engagement photos! She made the hour fun and captured some great moments. We also asked if we could bring our dog last minute and she was more than happy to include her in the photos. read more

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Miguel was amazing to work with! I wanted professional headshots for my linkedIn and Miguel listened to the tone I wanted for the photos and helped me deliver exactly that with his recommendations. It was super easy to book and pay online, he was super responsive and called me back to answer my questions. Plus I wanted the headshots for the new year--we did the session on the Saturday before Christmas and he had all of my photos ready on Monday. I wasn't expecting that fast of a turnaround with the holidays so it was really amazing! read more

Excellent photographer. Very enjoyable to work with and produced great results. Easy to schedule; convenient locations.

Worked with Miguel for my son's first birthday party and I must say that the photos turned out great! Miguel is good with kids and knows how to get them to do things for candid shots. Would love to work with him again soon! read more

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Miguel has photographed our family 4 times. Every time he makes us feel comfortable, and we get fantastic shots! We've been in studio and outside, as well as with a newborn and toddler. Our daughter was instantly comfortable and we were all able to be our true selves. Highly recommend! read more

Miguel has taken our family photos on three occasions now. Obviously, we've come back because his professionalism and quality. He is easy to work with and even our 5-year old likes him. This is a child who hates taking photos and Miguel always manages to get really great amiling shots out of him. Highly recommend! read more

Miguel did an incredible job capturing the essence of my and my twin brothers' birthday in our photos. Chicago provided a stunning backdrop. I quickly decided to hire him after finding him on Thumbtack. Miguel was highly professional and enjoyable to work with. His expertise was evident, and he made the shoot both fun and elaborate. I highly recommend booking him; you won't be disappointed! read more

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This was an overall fantastic experience. Miguel has a studio space in the city, which is hard to find--many photographers just shoot outdoors on location. Miguel was super patient with us--we had a toddler and an infant who had to cooperate --and afforded us plenty of time and accommodation. He had some great backgrounds and props to use and offered a variety of pictures: family photos, newborn, one parent with kid(s), headshots, etc. Turn around time was as promised (maybe sooner), around 4-5 days. Proof is in the pudding at the end of the day: photos turned out excellent. We had probably a dozen+ really good shots (I would have been happy with a few)! Miguel includes his time shooting, all digital prints, and some touched up and printed final selection for his package price which is amazing. Tremendous value for his cost, what you receive, and the quality of his work. Highly recommended! read more

Miguel was an outstanding photographer for our family photos! He had to deal with a 11 month old baby, a 2 year old labrador, hair/wind issues and multiple adults - yet our pictures turned out fantastic and we had a lot of great options to choose from. He also provided excellent direction during the shoot and was flexible with getting multiple locations. We will be using him again! read more

Miguel is such a great photographer to work with. He was so sweet to my silly puppy and really captured her personality! If you're looking for a talented photographer for your family pet photos, I can't recommend him enough! read more

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Miguel took the most wonderful photos of our daughter for our senior portraits. We are from out of town and he was so easy to work with by text to talk through location and logistics. He took his time with her and really captured the essence of her personality. We could not be happier with the photos! read more

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Miguel and his team did an amazing job with my engagement photos. He was very friendly and responded promptly to my inquiries. In addition, Camila our photographer was amazing, friendly, and very knowledgeable with her craft! I will definitely recommend their service to friends and family. read more

Wow!!! Miguel did an amazing job taking our wedding photos!! He was so easy to book, arrived on time, and made it super fun doing this photoshoot!! He was very quick in having our pictures ready!! I am so happy I found him and will def be booking him in the future for our events!! Thank you Miguel you made our special moment very fun and a beautiful experience read more

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We had a wonderful experience with Miguel! He is extremely talented, thorough and creative. He was easy to communicate with and prompt in delivery. We look forward to working with him again on future projects! read more

Great experience from start to end - super easy online booking system, full 30-min mini Christmas session. Miguel really took the time to arrange different composition and get everyone in the group smile. The photos came out GREAT - vivid colors, great composition, captured all the happy moments. We received about 100 photos just 2 days after the session. Highly recommend Miguel for family photos and we cannot wait to come back for some outdoor photos in the Spring! read more

Great photos and great value! Miguel is very detail oriented, professional, and the results were perfect

Miguel did an outstanding job on the photos for my son's wedding! I couldn't be happier! He took beautiful and creative shots before, after, and during the wedding and reception. Not only did he take hundreds of pictures for us to choose from, he did it quickly and efficiently so that our guests didn't have to wait long for us to arrive at the reception. Miguel was polite, prompt and a joy to work with. I highly recommend MNPhotoStudios for all of your photography needs! read more

I hired MN Photo Studios for my university graduation pictures and was left very impressed! To begin with, I sent out an email asking about prices and how we could work out what I wanted. Nearly immediately I got a call back and Miguel provided me with every detail of my options and prices. Other studios I had contacted got back to me about a day later with a "check our website" kind of response. My photoshoot was amazing. Miguel was very flexible, creative, and fun to work with. I was able to get pictures of myself and with my family. The pictures not only turned out amazing, but were ready for me to see only two days later. I got 171 pictures for an incredibly low price. I can also download the pictures and share them with anyone I want, or order prints if I would like for an entire year. I highly recommend Miguel! Very friendly, speaks Spanish, and is professional and super talented! read more

Miguel was a pleasure to work with and the photos of our 8 month old and family turned out great. It takes special skill to keep a baby's attention and keep them smiling for 30 minutes of photos, so we are very happy with how things turned out. The booking process was quick and easy, and the digital images were ready within two days which is amazing. read more

I don't even know where to start. I am in tears looking at our pictures. They are more beautiful than I could have ever imagined or hoped. First, Miguel is incredible. He was so amazing with my toddler and our family pets. He was flexible with where we shot and really had an eye for what would look best. He is punctual, respectful and very professional. Second, the pictures are beyond beautiful. Miguel caught the most precious moments of my family and made it look seamless. I truly cannot begin to express how the pictures make our family feel. He is absolutely worth every Penny, and more. I cannot wait to work with him in the future for all our family's needs. read more

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I can't recommend Miguel enough for a candid engagement photoshoot. From the moment I first called him to discuss my plans, to the day of planning and secretive meetup signs, Miguel was extremely calm, comfortable and professional. Aside from his professional demeanor, Miguel took the most amazing photos and had phenomenal pose recommendations. Again, I cannot express enough how happy we are with Miguel's work. read more

Miguel is truly outstanding. We had a family photo with about 25 people and Miguel was incredibly accommodating, patient and kind. We were taking a family photo spanning three generations, and Miguel went above and beyond to accommodate everybody's needs (including very elderly people with mobility issues and those with special needs). He spent extra time with us, and not only took the huge family photo, but he also took family photos of all subsets, including boyfriends and girlfriends, and head shots for the young professionals! He has a special knack for those with special needs, and spent an extra hour with us, and did not charge extra. His photos were beautiful, with many excellent shots to choose from. Everyone was thrilled! read more

Miguel was amazing. My friends and I flew in from California to do a North Ave Beach photo shoot. Miguel was easy to book, and when I did arrive I explained to him that I had a bad experience before, and I was very clear about what I wanted. He gave me everything I asked for. We all had the best time. I would highly recommend Miguel to anyone looking for professional pictures for any occasion. I got all my pictures back in a little over a week, which is extremely quick considering he's very busy. I can't wait to share with my friends, and to select our favorites. Thank you so much! read more

Miguel did an amazing job with my professional photos! He was concise with package and questions. Miguel is a true master of his craft and I am so happy I trusted him with this project! Not only did he take photos he also tapped into my world to make the shoot very relatable! 10 out of 10 recommend! read more

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This review is late but.... We did a Christmas photo package with Miguel and everything was fantastic! His props were beautiful and his studio is a relaxed environment. We were able to bring our dog and include him in the photos as well. The editing was great and the photos are probably my favorite ones ever in all of the years we've had professional photos done. Will for sure be using his services again! read more

Miguel was awesome and we absolutely love our photos! They were exactly what we were going for and turned out great. Thank you!

Miguel is a very professional photographer who knows his trade and has a great personality. You will enjoy working with him. His rates are all reasonable, and he's very responsive. Highly recommended and would use again. read more