Marianne and Andrew are the epitome of a dynamic duo! We had the pleasure of securing them for our engagement photos (March '20), micro wedding (Sept '20), and formal wedding (Sept '21). Prior to signing the contract, Marianne thoroughly explained the entire process and offered so many great suggestions. Andrew was our photographer for our 2020 events but we will have both Andrew & Marianne for 2021. We can't wait to work with them again! Their photo quality is truly impressive. Thank you for creating everlasting memories! read more

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This review is long overdue because I had to think long and hard about how to put into just a few paragraphs all of the reasons we loved working with Nicodem Creative. Long Story Short: Do yourself a favor and hire this dynamic duo to capture life's special moments. Marianne and Andrew photographed our wedding in Chicago this past September, and they truly captured the essence of our wedding day. We are so grateful to have such gorgeous photos to cherish for the rest of our lives. Our praise for Nicodem goes beyond just their photography skills, though. They are all around amazing people to work with and be around on your wedding day. They are incredibly thoughtful, responsive, and organized, wrangling our 16-person wedding party and large family for photos with ease. They not only left a lasting impression on us, but with all of our friends and family who interacted with them throughout our wedding day - You can't help but love this amazing pair! Marianne and Andrew, we cannot thank you enough, and can't wait until we have another life event for you to capture. read more

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Andrew and Marianne are such a joy to work with! They photographed our Rehearsal Dinner + Wedding Day last October and we couldn't be happier with all the sweet memories they captured! Their photography is classic, elegant, and timeless -- exactly what we envisioned. They work incredibly well together, and are a lot of fun to be around! They were helpful from the moment we booked them, all the way through our wedding day and beyond. We are so appreciative of all their time and hard work! read more

Seriously - where do I even begin? From the moment I contacted Marianne and Andrew, they were nothing but amazing. Andrew and Marianne are something special. They're genuine, kind, and such fun people. I honestly could not dream up a better team to work with. We did photography and videography through Nicodem Creative. My now husband and I met them for the first time to take our engagement photos in Lincoln Park and we had never taken professional photos together (or at all), so we were a little bit nervous. From the moment we met the Nicodems, they brought us a sense of comfort and ease. We've never felt more at home with people we had just met minutes prior. Taking the engagement photos was such a breeze and an absolute blast. The Nicodems traveled with us to Zion National Park in Utah and were so fun, professional, and an absolute treat to share our wedding day/week with. They honestly felt like a part of our family. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for so amazingly documenting our perfect day. There aren't enough words to explain how grateful we are for Marianne and Andrew read more

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Hiring Andrew and Marianne was one of the best decisions we made during the planning process. Their professionalism, their talent, and their energy made our wedding day special and unforgettable. Andrew and Marianne exude professionalism. They scouted out our location ahead of time so during our shoot they knew exactly where to place us for the best light and most comfortable conditions. They kept an eye on time to make sure we were on schedule. They knew when to pose us for certain shots, and knew when to let us do our thing and capture the moment as it happened. What makes them professional is not this laundry list of items, but how they make you feel comfortable and relaxed while they execute what you hired them to do. They don't show an ounce of anxiety or stress, they are laughing and smiling the entire day, and on your wedding day, a day fraught with potential missteps, this is more appreciated than any other day. They day could have felt monotonous posing for so many photos, but instead it felt like hanging out with our friends. Secondly, their talent is remarkable. They have delivered so many beautiful images to us that it has taken multiple viewings to pare it down to our favorite couple hundred! They captured everything we wanted and moments we weren't able to witness. It felt like reliving our day through someone else's perspective and brought tears to our eyes. Not only are they talented but they inspire us to be better people ourselves. As they day progressed for us, we could see the love they have for each other as husband and wife. Seeing a married couple work together so seamlessly on your wedding day is uplifting and encouraging. They understand marriage and they can anticipate the photos you want from your day as they have lived through it themselves. Andrew and Marianne are one of the reasons our wedding day was such a success. They are professional, talented, and one of the most loving, kind-hearted couples you will ever meet. We are better for knowing them and cannot recommend them enough for your upcoming nuptials. -Alex & Nina read more

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We have SO much love for Andrew and Marianne. We reached out to them right after we got engaged - not typically the order in which people secure vendors, but we knew we really wanted them to capture our wedding day. From the minute we sent our first e-mail, they were so awesome and continued to be extremely thoughtful and supportive throughout our engagement. I remember how nervous Peter and I were before our engagement shoot - there was torrential downpour which led to a last-minute location change and, at the root of it, we were feeling apprehensive about having professional photos taken! As soon as we got there, Marianne and Andrew immediately shifted our mood and made us feel so comfortable. They are beyond talented and have a way of capturing BEAUTIFUL photos all while making you feel like you're just hanging out with friends. This is the feeling you want (and need!) on your wedding day - trust me! These two captured such gorgeous photos at both our engagement shoot and wedding - ones we will cherish for a lifetime. The images are natural, timeless and so clearly represent us and our loved ones. We really can't say enough about them and their work! read more

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Nicodem Creative provided engagement photography, and wedding photography & videography for our small wedding in March 2015. After interviewing other local vendors, we chose Nicodem Creative based on their high quality portfolio of work, diverse skills, competitive and fair pricing, and personal compatibility. Needless to say we had high expectations and without a doubt they exceeded them! They captured precious moments and emotions expressed by ourselves and our wedding guests! Nicodem Creative is a team that anyone can feel comfortable with. They have a professional attitude and clear effective communication, which makes them easy to work with. So grateful we have amazing photos and video to cherish for a lifetime! read more

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Nicodem was amazing to work with! We did so much research into photographers, and we couldn't be more glad that we ended with them. Neither of us are very comfortable in front of the camera, but from our first time working with Andrew at our engagement session, he made us feel comfortable immediately and we actually had fun! The wedding day was no different - even amid the anxiety and stress, Andrew had a way of putting us at ease and helped everything to run smoothly. Even in the time leading up to our wedding day, Nicodem was incredibly sweet - they sent us digital prints from our engagement session at Christmas, and flowers a month before the big day. We just got some sneak peek photos and they are GORGEOUS. We are so grateful we picked Nicodem for our photography and cannot wait to see our final photos! read more

Can't say enough great things about Nicodem Creative. Our wedding photos are stunning. I was recently trying to narrow down which ones we wanted to print / put in photo books and it's impossible because each one is as gorgeous as the next! They did a great job of capturing the day including all of the big moments and the little ones. They are fantastic at utilizing whatever light / location they have to work with and finding just the right angles and backgrounds to make for beautiful photos. Every photo is crisp and professional. One of our favorite wedding vendors we booked for sure! Photography was one vendor I was serious about finding just the right one and I'm so glad we went with Nicodem Creative! read more

Nicodem Creative - Videographers Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

Marianne and Andrew were so amazing to work with. Starting with our engagement session where they got to know us and made us feel comfortable and most importantly they made sure our wedding day was absolutely perfect. Prior to our wedding day they communicated with us and our wedding planner to make sure everything was organized so our wedding day was completely stress free. Our pictures turned out even better than I could have ever imagined, they are so beautiful. Marianne and Andrew are the best and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer! read more

Marianne and Andrew of Nicodem Creative are a joy to work with. I worked with them for photo and video for our three-day Indian wedding in the Chicago suburbs. I've been a fan of their work for a long time and booked them before I even booked my venue! Their photographs are clean and natural and totally timeless. And their video is super high quality. Our video blew us away! Shooting an Indian wedding is a big task! They perfectly captured all the important details and special ceremonious moments that mattered to us most. They also worked extremely well with our other vendors to ensure the three-day bash was executed to perfection. We've gotten so many compliments from our wedding party and friends on how friendly they were during the events and on the extremely high quality of their photography and videography. Book them! You won't regret it :) read more

Adding another glowing review for Marianne and Andrew! Nicodem Creative photographed our wedding in April and I honestly could never say enough good things about them! They're extremely organized, super responsive to emails, and we are beyond thrilled with how our engagement and wedding photographs turned out. They captured amazing details throughout the wedding day, were wonderful with coordinating the bridal party / family member group shots, and made us feel so comfortable taking couple portraits. On top of that, they're so much fun, so positive, kind, and all around awesome people to have around you on such a special day! read more

Short version: You want to meet these people. Full review: I've procrastinated writing this review. You know why? Because I'm a terrible salesperson and yet ALL I want to do is go door to door and explain to people why they should be booking Nicodem for all life events they want truly captured forever. I wouldn't even need to speak, just show these beautiful and honestly real pictures of one of the happiest days I'm my life. First- they take the time to get to know you! It wasn't just "so how did you meet?" (It was that too, because who doesn't like sharing that part?) but spent that extra time to learn about our lives and interests. They stayed in touch through the wedding planning process. They worked wonderfully with our planner. Any question I had? They either had the answer or could give us advice to decide it for ourselves. On our actual wedding day? There aren't words. I think at least half the wedding guests have told us how lovely they were to have around. We didn't feel watched, but instead often forgot we even were being photographed! They set clear expectations for when we'd receive our images and while waiting is the hardest part I'm so happy I did. The images are exactly right- they bring back the feeling of those specific moments (all 900+ of them!!). I feel beautiful, and I don't always love pictures of me. My one regret and advice to you- don't forget to ask for a picture WITH THEM! I can't believe I didn't ask for one, and wish I had. That's literally my only regret. I'm not going to tell you to rush to book them right away- but you should meet with them. Look at their work. Let it speak to you, because it does to me. read more

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We LOVED having Marianne and Andrew capture our special day. They're wonderful to work with, great at communicating, and truly wonderful people. I love our pictures more and more every time I look at them and I think they did such a great job of capturing us and our special day. We would recommend them to anyone. Thanks again for being so great to work with and being a part of our wedding day! read more

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One thing nobody ever tells you while planning a wedding is how much your photographers shape the day of your wedding. During the planning phase, I found myself "checking things off the list" as quickly as possible. After our first conversation with Marianne, we knew it was a perfect match- they were laid back and extremely talented- so we were happy to choose them and move onto the next thing on our list. As I look back at our wedding in December, I could not have imagined that day without them. First of all, they are the cutest couple- obviously very in love with each other - and feed off each other in the best way possible. Marianne leads the way and Andrew follows but adds his own artistic angle. They were both very patient with our large wedding party and kept us on track time wise throughout the day. Everyone in our wedding party loved them. We received our pictures rather quickly and we were blown away. They are absolutely AMAZING and the best quality. We highlyyyy recommend Nicodem, I promise you it is the easiest decision you can make during the planning process! read more

Nicodem Creative - Videographers Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

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We absolutely LOVED working with Marianne & Andrew of Nicodem Creative -- their talents/expertise of capturing moments of our "celebration of family & love" not only met but exceeded our expectations for wedding photography. They are kindhearted, thoughtful, and generous small surprises/gifts along the way!) We didn't plan to do formal 'engagement' photos but it ended up being a great way to get to know them and for them to get to know us & our style & our ways of being together. I would highly recommend them to anyone! read more

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Absolutely loved working with Marianne and Andrew. They are talent, expertise and creative. Everything is just amazing. We feel so grateful to have them to capture our wedding. read more

Marianne and Andrew are so great! I am a wedding photographer myself and I've worked with them multiple times. They're fun, creative, artistic, and overall lovely people. Hire them :) read more

Andrew and Marianne Nicodem are absolutely incredible photographers. Not only did they manage to capture our wedding day beautifully, but they also played a huge role in making our day so special. They suggested amazing places to take photos, held onto items for us as we romped around Chicago, and were so kind to our wedding party. I can't even count how many people said they wanted to use the Nicodem's for their own wedding. They work so well together, and they were complete professionals during the whole process. They even worked out a very last minute engagement session for us, it was so late notice! The pictures they got of my husband and I running on the beach captured the two of us to the core. They also got our photos back to us incredible fast. We will definitely use them for any life events and will always recommend them to others :) read more

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When setting out to find a wedding photographer, as you do with most other services you pay for, you really just hope to find people who can take good photos for a reasonable fee. The Nicodems are priced moderately; but, the service they provide is nothing short of top-notch. The photos they took for us are timeless and bring my wife and me back to the magical day of our wedding instantly. But, it isn't just the photos that make their product. It's their personalities too. Andrew and Marianne are two of the easiest photographers to work with - especially for those of us who get awkward in front of the camera. Not to mention that my then fiancee (now wife) and I happened to enter into a lover's quarrel right before our Engagement Session with the Nicodems. It could have been a disaster if handled the wrong way. But, the Nicodems navigated us right past it and we were able to take (or fake? :P) some gorgeous E-Session photos. After that E-Session, my wife and I had the utmost confidence in their ability to handle our wedding. They gifted us with a bouquet of flowers and a card the week of our wedding, were extremely patient with our 400+ guests, and entered and exited for photos without drawing any attention to themselves. They are great at taking photos. But, it's the kindness they display to the people they work with that sets them apart. read more

Nicodem was one of those "no brainers" when it came to vendors/services for our wedding. We sat down with Marianne and Andrew (after being blown away by the photos on their website) and immediately knew that they were going to be the ones to help us remember our big day. Nicodem represented the perfect balance of professional and fun, always able to fit or adapt to the setting we were in. One thing worth noting: we really stretched our budget in this category of wedding planning. Looking back on it nearly a year later, we are happy that we did. The photos and video from our wedding may be our most cherished possession, and it's hard to even put a $ amount on what they mean to us! Thanks, Nicodem! read more

My husband and I got married at the Ivy Room in September 2016 and used Nicodem Creative for our photography. Andrew and Marianne were an absolute joy to work with! Not only did they capture our day beautifully, but they also were one of the most organized and professional vendors we worked with. Prior to the wedding, they took care to ensure we had built a timeline that would allow enough time for formal photographs and took time to understand the rest of the ceremony and reception timeline to make sure they knew how the big moments would flow throughout the day. They also took time to scope out the first look, picture and cermony/reception venues to prepare for pictures on the actual day. On the day of, they knew our schedule as well as we did, and and made sure to help keep everything on track. One thing you may not consider is how involved your photographers will be on your actual wedding day - they are with you and capturing all of the most intimate and special moments of the day. Andrew and Marianne's personalities seamlessly fit into our day, and they showed extreme kindness with all of our friends and family that they interacted with. Nicodem's service and final product was above and beyond, and we can't recommend them enough! Thank you for everything you did! read more

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This review is so long overdue that it pains me! Nevertheless, without a doubt, the BEST investment my husband and I made on our wedding was booking Marianne and Andrew for both our engagement session + wedding. I was given many referrals by friends, but as soon as I saw their work I knew they were "the ones." We first met at our engagement session September 20, 2016. We hit it off right away! My husband and I don't enjoy having our pictures taken, but they made us feel extremely at ease. Their work is so beautiful yet effortless. The next meeting was on our wedding day May 27, 2017. They made our day so fabulous! What can often times be a stressful day, was perfect because of them. Not to mention, we feel as though we gained friends out of the deal! Thank you, a hundred thousand times over, to Marianne and Andrew for giving us the best memories captured. read more

I wish I could give Marianne and Andrew more than 5 stars. These two have been a special part of our lives from our surprise engagement all the way through our wedding. The amount of love and care these two give their clients is insurmountable. Our wedding had a few bumps along the way, and these two made sure that we knew that they were thinking of us through our loss. I mean, what wedding vendor sends their clients flowers?! We haven't even gotten our wedding photos or video back yet, but I know that the outcome is going to be breath taking. If you can book Marrianne and Andrew for any special moment in your life, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. They make wedding planning feel like a fairy tail. Thank you to you both. Not only will we have our memories captured for a lifetime, but we have two new friends. read more

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Marianne and Andrew last summer for engagement, welcome reception and wedding day photography. It was for sure the best money we spent! They are just very real, genuine, kind people who want nothing more than to make your experience special. We hoped that the photos would turn out as wonderful as it felt in the moment and were simply blown away when we received them. Even our families commented on how great they were to work with during the wedding day shoot. They truly captured the emotion in the moments and now we get to relive the day(s) every time we look at the photos. We are already looking forward to working with them on family photos some day! We can't say enough good things and hope you all get to work with them too. read more

Andrew and Marianne were one of the best parts of our wedding. There are a few important parts to wedding photography; one thing, of course, is the final product which was amazing and speaks for itself. Another huge factor to consider is that they are with you all day--thru every intimate moment. So, you have to like them. They clearly love weddings, have a good creative eye, and really value a wedding as something special and sacred. Because I was the bride, Marianne was with me all day, and she had a very calming and warm presence. Andrew brought a lot of energy and creativity, often sneaking us away to get a cool shot he spotted. I would recommend them over and over again. read more

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Marianne and Andrew were an absolute dream! My wedding video was on time and so thoughtful and beautiful. It exceeded expectations! I was in tears watching it. My husband and I own a wedding venue in the west loop and I have seen plenty of wedding videos to know that their production value is paramount to anyone else. They really are the best in the business. Your wedding day can not be recreated. Do not pinch pennies on video and photography! Go with Nicodem Creative, you will not regret it! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Marianne and Andrew. First of all, their work speaks for itself. The photos are absolutely stunning. They have an exceptional eye and truly made our day look as magical as it felt. In addition to their amazing photos, it was an absolute delight to work with Marianne and Andrew. They are such lovely people and put everyone at ease during the photo sessions with family and wedding party-- it was super fun! During our first look, they had a way of making it feel like my husband and I were the only two people in the world-- all while snapping gorgeous photos of the moment. They are true professionals but their warmth, kindness, flexibility, and humor are what put them in league of their own. I hope you are fortunate enough to book Nicodem Creative because they are the BEST! read more

Andrew and Marianne were so wonderful to work with throughout the entire wedding process! From our engagement session to the actual wedding day, I felt like they really focused on capturing our best moments and working around some less than ideal circumstances (downpours, restrictions within the church, etc.) and were extremely creative to find the best shots. They have such a positive attitude and happy presence that you can't help but feel good working with them. We were so happy with our photos and would 100% recommend them to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer!! read more

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These guys are seriously the best. I really could not have asked for better photographers at my wedding. The photographer is such a vital part of the wedding and they were an absolute joy. They are so sweet and got along with everyone, making everyone (even the men) so comfortable taking photos. They give amazing suggestions, never do anything corny or weird, but always take stunning, unique shots. They were directive which is great because most people are not models and do not know how to pose, but they guided us in a very kind, comfortable way. Besides the fact that I enjoyed them as people, they are so talented. Another thing I was so appreciative of was that they think of everything! They made sure to get shots of every piece of jewelry, ever little important thing at the wedding, many things I never got to see the day of, but will be so happy to look at photos of after. There are many things they grabbed to take photos of that I would never have thought of, but I am so thankful and relieved that they caught it all. I truly could not be happier with my experience with them. read more

Working with Marianne and Andrew was the easiest wedding decision we made! During the planning process, it was SO helpful to have two people with a lot of experience and knew how much time was needed for everything. It really helped us prepare for what to expect and nail down specifics. On the day of the wedding, they gave great direction, were very organized, and there were no surprises! You could just tell Marianne and Andrew were professionals and that you were in great hands (which means we could relax and enjoy the day!) To top it off, we couldn't be happier with the beautiful photos we received. By the end of the night, these photographers are more than just "vendors". You spend the whole day with them so it really helps to have two friendly, down to earth, and FUN people with you. We are so glad we went with Nicodem Creative read more

Andrew and Marianne are a dream to work with. They are the perfect combination of professional and laid-back. All of our photos turned out beautifully, and they went above and beyond to make sure we got the shots we wanted. Our wedding was over a year ago now, and I'm so thankful to have such timeless images of that special day to look back on for the rest of our lives. read more

Nicodem Creative - Videographers Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

We had the best experience with Marianne and Andrew! We hired them for our wedding video. They were both so warm and kind during our entire experience with them. They made sure to get to know us before our wedding so everyone would feel comfortable. They helped us feel so relaxed on our wedding day. Our wedding video captured all the important moments and feelings from our wedding day. We couldn't have been happier with our experience or the final product. read more

Andrew and Marianne were a dream to work with!!!! They are so kind and unbelievably talented. They drove out to our hotel and venue in the suburbs beforehand and scouted out the perfect locations for us to take photos on our wedding day. We received so many compliments on the photos they took for our engagement session and wedding. We are so glad to have been able to work with them!!! Thanks again, Andrew and Marianne!!! read more

Nicodem Creative photographed my wedding last year and they were amazing! Not only did they produce absolutely stunning photographs for my wife and me they also made out entire day less stressful than we thought it would be. Andrew and Marianne helped us build our day of schedule and then took all worry off our hands by running the schedule for us. Without a doubt they provided one of the best services I have received and I would recommend them to everyone who is looking. Just look at their portfolio to see how talented they are at photography but they also offer so much more. read more

Marianne and Andrew were our favorite wedding vendors to work with! From the moment we spoke with them, we knew we had to book them for our wedding date. They made my husband and I extremely comfortable at our engagement shoot, which we were both nervous about because we had never gotten professional photos done. By the end of the shoot, we were so comfortable in front of the camera and could not wait to spend our wedding day with such nice and professional people! On our wedding day, both Marianne and Andrew helped calm our nerves. They took matters into their own hands in order to get the shots that we previously requested. They kept the day moving forward and were so fun to be around! Marianne even bustled my dress for me! They are true professionals and all-around great people. Our photos turned out BEAUTIFUL and arrived less than two months after our wedding. They were able to get every shot we requested (and hundreds more!). Do not hesitate to book Marianne and Andrew! They made our wedding day an absolute dream. read more

We LOVED working with Marianne and Andrew for our wedding and engagement photos. They are masterful at their craft and super passionate about their work. Honestly, it really doesn't get any better. Their photos are very high quality, and they are talented at capturing the best poses in the best lighting. They are both extremely kind and positive. They have a wonderful website with loads of helpful information, and they are super responsive to your questions. It is so refreshing to work with someone who legitimately enjoys their work, and wants to make sure your wedding day is as special as you imagined it to be. Do not wait to book your wedding and engagement photography with Nicodem Creative. They are super talented and you know their weekends for weddings will book up in a flash. read more

Marianne + Andrew are the most thoughtful and skillful photographers we have ever met. Our wedding photos will forever be displayed and cherished. Their genuine goal is to capture and showcase YOUR love. We highly recommend Nicodem Creative!! You won't be disappointed! read more

Where to even begin?! Marianne and Andrew are incredibly talented and did the most wonderful job creating our wedding video. They took the time to truly listen to what we were looking for in our video and seemed to edit the video to really embody that. We have received countless compliments on the video, especially how much it perfectly captured the joy and love of the day. My husband and I pretty much watch the video every other week we love it so much. Honestly, having Marianne and Andrew videotaping at our wedding felt like having longtime friends there. They are the sweetest husband and wife duo, a pair so passionate about love and so clearly in love, which is very evident in their work. In addition to being so warm and thoughtful, they are also extremely organized, professional, and talented. We cannot say enough good things about Nicodem Creative and will be sure to recommend them to all friends and family! read more

Super easy to work with! Catch your ideas fast and make it come true to beautiful pictures. Bright and natural, if you like this kind of style, Nicodems are definitely your first choice! read more