Nicole is, without exaggeration, the best decision we made for our elopement…read more We decided to elope with it being just the two of us, with our families back on the East Coast -- so it was *so* important that we captured the intimate, quiet, meaningful moments in the city we fell in love in and now call home. I had a Pinterest board with very specific photos I'd been dreaming about, and Nicole went above and beyond to make sure I got **every single shot** I had envisioned (and then some I didn't even know I needed). Her photos aren't just beautiful -- they're *alive*. She somehow captures the realness and emotion of the moment in a way that doesn't feel posed or forced. When we got our gallery back, it felt like reliving the day exactly as it happened -- all the joy, the nerves, the love, the little in-between moments. Those are the images that matter most, and Nicole nails them effortlessly. Also: Nicole is incredibly organized, which made the day feel calm and easy. She planned a timeline that didn't just focus on the locations we wanted -- she timed everything around the best light, the best angles, and the best flow so we weren't rushing or stressed. It felt thoughtful, intentional, and honestly... it made the whole experience feel even more special. I will be using Nicole for every milestone in my life from here on out. If you're even considering booking her, do it. You will never regret it.

I absolutely LOVED working with Nicole!! She is super personable while also being professional. She…read morephotographed my engagement pictures, and my wedding And I couldn't have had a better experience. She is able to capture the best moments and listens to what you want captured. I absolutely love her work and hope to work with her again in the future.

My then fiancé (now husband) and I decided to hire Erika to take our engagement and wedding…read morepictures. In one word, Erika is AMAZING. She conducts business with the epitome of professionalism and kindness and is very detailed, prompt and self sufficient. She treated us like we were friends/family and showed genuine interest in us as a couple, which truly showed in the pictures that she took. She captured pictures of the biggest moments of the day and somehow still managed to capture the very small but personal moments and details as well. Her pictures truly exude the love and excitement that we all felt on our wedding day in a way that I have not seen many wedding photographers do. Erika made it a point to capture naturally occurring moments instead of only manufacturing moments, which is what I've seen many photographers do as well. Seriously, she is special! Also, she was extremely careful to not interrupt the flow of the day. She stayed out of the way, yet captured every moment as if she was a part of it. I would highly recommend Erika. Initially, I was nervous about the price tag, but believe me, she was worth every single penny, plus more! We loved her and would totally hire her again!

We could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding! Since we don't live in Chicago,…read morefinding a photographer was going to be tricky. Thank goodness we found Erika. The way she was able to use natural light to create beautiful artistic photos was exactly what we were looking for. After getting in touch, we were able to set up an engagement photo shoot in a week's time. Even though it was last minute, Erika was able to accommodate us on a very cold morning in Milton Lee Olive Park - not a single complaint from her! There was a great mix of nature shots, intimate shots, and cityscape. She had great ideas for how to get exceptional photos, and entertained some of our bad ones (you can tell the difference when you see the album). For the wedding, Erika and her husband/second shooter did a great job both finding a venue for our first-look photos as well as organizing all of the after-ceremony photos. She was professional and made sure that everything ran smoothly. One of our biggest concerns was that whichever photographer we chose would be a focal point ("in the way") during the ceremony and reception. Not only did Erika listen to our concerns, but we BARELY noticed her during the events. If this impacted the kinds of photos she was able to take, we cannot notice. They are all phenomenal. And she was very prompt in getting our edited photos in the online gallery! We cannot recommend Erika enough. We hope she keeps it up, because we'd love to hire her again for any future events.

Kim from Kiki Photography was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She was very…read moreresponsive, respectful, and friendly yet professional throughout our interactions. Kim was also caring, reliable and timely in providing the support I needed to ensure my photography needs were met. The photographs she captured were truly beautiful - high quality and vivid, perfectly preserving all the special moments of our wedding day. Kim was easy to work with and very supportive while taking pictures. The photographs speak for themselves - if you want an honest, reliable professional photographer who will give you the photos you want, I highly recommend hiring Kim. You won't be disappointed!

From the owner: At Kiki Photography, we specialize in capturing timeless, authentic moments with a creative and…read morepersonalized approach. With years of experience, we deliver professional, high-quality photos that reflect your unique love story. From sneak peeks within 24 hours to full galleries in 4-6 weeks, we ensure a smooth, stress-free experience. Whether it’s a local celebration or a destination wedding, we’ll be there to preserve every special detail. Let us turn your big day into memories you’ll cherish forever.

Find a wedding photographer is one of the most stressful vendors to book because this is what…read morecaptures the day (that goes by so fast) that you can look back on for the rest of your life. I was lucky enough to find Rousary Photography through word of mouth- and I can say: STOP YOUR SEARCH NOW and book them for your big day!! I am VERY shy in front of a camera and was terrified to meet strangers and have them take engagement pictures of me in downtown Chicago. Within minutes of meeting Amanda and Jacob, you become instantly comfortable with them. They instantly become everything you need- a coach, a director, a comedian, and an overall HYPE team. I was laughing so much during the shoot that I ended up shaking all nerves and having a fun time. The best part of that is that they captured so many candid moments, which are so fun to look back on. Cut to the wedding day, I was so overwhelmed that morning. Having Jacob and Amanda (of course with giant smiles on) show up was like a wave of calmness on the big day. You felt like your friends were just coming over to help celebrate and happen to take pictures of you. Having them take the vow pictures and couple photos was a perfect experience. They knew when to feel invisible when we were having a private moment reading vows, and know when to step in to be our directors when it was time to take pictures. The reception was perfection because they felt like part of the party, but the pictures were AMAZING. They remembered certain pictures' we talked about as well- like a champagne pop in front of the neon sign at night. So while I completely forgot about that photo I wanted and was dancing away, they made sure to pack a bottle of champagne and sneak us off the dance floor for the picture we really wanted. What is even better, when you start to feel the wedding blues set in a few days after the wedding, BAM. You are sent preview photos. And I do not mean 10-15 preview photos, I mean 100+ preview photos. If that doesn't pull you out of the "wedding is over blues" nothing will! I could go on and on about how talented, hard working, kind and amazing this team is. You will not regret booking them for any special day you want to capture! The Lincoln's LOVE Rousary Photography!!!!!

From the owner: We are a husband and wife team specializing in engagements and weddings! We love to work with…read morecouples and families that love to laugh! We are based in the Chicagoland area, but are excited to travel to where you need us!

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.

We booked the Outdoor/On-Location Family Portraits package from MN Photo Studios for our mom as a…read moreMother'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!

I was referred to Ciana by a friend. It was a family session and we only needed about 30 minutes to…read moreshoot. She took payment the day of the shoot and cashed the check the next morning. I did not hear from her for at least two months. She did not respond to my messages, texts, or emails. Then I received an dropbox email saying my photos were done. There was no explanation on how to retrieve the photos, no option to purchase them, she did not even reply to me when I had questions. The pictures were ok but the whole experience was just unprofessional. She really runs this business like a hobby, not a real job, but will surely take all your money upfront. I would NEVER recommend Ciana. If you are considering her for your wedding - DON'T. It may be cheaper but you will have problems along the way.

Tina Tcholakian is the best photographer I have ever worked with! Great attention to detail…read more Photography and photoshop skills beyond anything I've experienced! Tina is especially excellent with families and small children! Great service for any occasion! Thank you Tina for always going above and beyond!

I hired them for my daughter's holiday party and they were phenomenal. They brought different props…read moreand took time to pose each guest in creative ways. They were very patient with the children too. They took many candid shots too which was nice for them to capture the memories naturally.

From the owner: Stand Still Photography is an event photographer based in Chicago, IL serving the city and…read moresurrounding suburbs. We cover many different event types including but not limited to birthdays, weddings, conferences, grand openings, benefit runs/walks, trade shows, product launch parties, corporate headshots, dinners, company outings, etc.