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.

I can't even express how amazing it was to work with Robert, Izabela, and Agnes for our wedding…read moreweek in October 2024. Not only are they incredibly talented, but they really took the time to understand our family customs and captured countless special moments with our loved ones all week. Their attention to detail and understanding of South Asian weddings is unmatched and I am so fortunate to have them as our photo and videography team. Izabela and Agnes were our photographers and they were amazing to work with. Their smiles never wavered and were so good at keeping up with the countless rituals. They truly managed to catch each moment. As someone who is very awkward with getting her photos taken, they really put me at ease and walked me through the photos. Really cannot thank them enough for their patience and talent- they are gems! Robert was our amazing videographer and from my first phone call with him, he truly surpassed all my expectations. He made our video shoots so fun and was constantly trying to set up the perfect shot- his passion for his art made the experience even more enjoyable for us. So lucky to have him as our videographer! In such a saturated market, REM really goes above and beyond to make sure they've done everything in their power to make the process as seamless as possible- from their responsiveness to emails, phone calls leading up to the wedding to make sure they understand our vision, to being prepared to capture every single moment all week long, and finally to stitching together beautiful documentaries and albums that let you relive each moment. I know we are going to cherish these photos and videos for the rest of our lives. I highly recommend the REM team to capture your special milestones- they treat you like family and truly love what they do

I hired R.E.M to provide photography and videography services for our wedding. To be honest, even…read morethough they were recommended to me, I was still a little hesitant as the South Asian culture has such a particular taste when it comes to photo and video. And not to mention, our weddings have so many traditions that take place, that it's extremely important to be extra attentive to these. To my assurance, I had NOTHING to worry about. I should have known from the start because the moment I reached out to Robert, he surpassed all my expectations. He was so patient with my many, many questions; always provided quick responses; was more than accommodating to our needs and even change of needs; and had an obvious interest and devotion to his clients. Unlike some vendors who show this charm prior to booking their services and then going AWOL after, Robert stayed true to character from the moment we booked him, up and through our wedding day and even after. As our videographer, his artful eye was evident in how he captured moments throughout the day. Agnes was our lead photographer and she was amazing! She has a strong personality and knows how to get things done. Our wedding had over 800 guests but Agnes knew how to get the day moving and did what she had to in order to ensure that we were on schedule. Her dedication to making sure her client's day goes smoothly while capturing all the important moment and then some is one of her greatest strengths. My husband and I loved the engagement session she took for us. Agnes captured moments that were edited by Izabela, and together, the two created pictures that my fiance and I absolutely cherish. Those pictures are our favorite pictures to date and we cannot wait to see what the wedding photos turn out to be! :) Overall, we have had an amazing experience with R.E.M. Robert, Agnes and Izabela were a great team to work with and I highly, highly recommend them. You'll have nothing to worry about because you'll be in the best of hands! *Will update after receiving video and photo from the wedding :)

Vanessa photographed our daughter & we could not be happier with the way the pictures turned out…read more She has a great ability with people & an eye for the opportune shot. Vanessa is also friendly which makes EVERYTHING easy. We highly recommend her!!!

Vanessa is our go-to family photographer! She's been capturing our family moments for the last few…read moreyears, and every single session with her has been stress free and fun! Her sessions are creative and range from outdoor locations, indoor sets, pet photos, and holiday themes. She can do it all! Vanessa is the ultimate professional - kind, energetic and talented. Her pictures are beautiful and my family is proud to have them as memories.

I mean, I really can't say anything negative in the slightest about Ashley. Not only is she an…read moreincredible and talented photographer, but she is such a kind, outgoing, and personable human being! Truly the best photographer I worked with thus far. She's perfect for event photography which is what I use her for. She is on-time, hard-working, and gets right into it. And the best part of it all, the pictures were ready in under 48 hours. That's IMPRESSIVE. I really liked Ashley and can't wait to work with her again! Loved the beautiful pictures she captured!

Ashley photographed me and my now-husband at our small City Hall wedding, and then the next day at…read morethe big party we threw with all of our friends and family. I tend to get really anxious in front of a camera, and don't consider myself to be very photogenic and so I was nervous for the photo portion of our days! Turns out, I did not need to be nervous at all! From the very first moment Ashley disarmed us and kept us comfortable. She was nothing but positive and--truly!--made us feel awesome about ourselves and the pictures we were taking. She is just a pleasure to be around and our comfort and happiness really comes through in the photos. And the photos are amazing! Ashley really captured our days in a way that will help us keep those memories for a lifetime!

We are indeed very fortunate to have chosen Michael Lee Photography for our wedding. His website is…read morea great introduction. He is a third generation photographer, and we loved his philosophy. A quote from him we repeated often in the days leading up to the wedding, "If love is in the room, nothing else matters." We submitted a request through the website, and he got in touch quickly. We had a wonderful conversation, which gave us complete confidence to enter into a contract with him. Before our special day, we had a virtual meeting to go over the shot list, and he asked all kinds of great questions. On the day of our wedding, he was early, and ready for us when we were. He is great at communicating with you, keeping it light, and getting great expressions. He worked wonderfully with the caterers to prepare the scenes inside the venue. He was always kind and professional. Working through the shot list, he learned everyone's names, and kept the posing and taking of photos fun and relaxed. We received so many compliments from our guests about how wonderful Mike was. Then we got our photos! At first he would text us teasers, and they were all amazing. Then before too long, we received a link to our own website with all of the photos, and then received a USB drive with all of our shots. We're very excited to receive prints. I cannot recommend Michael Lee Photography enough.

I've worked with Michael for over four years. He's extremely professional, talented, reliable, and…read moreeasy to work with. I'd highly recommend him to anyone!

Kristin is amazing!!! She is truly a professional on her field. She is so responsive, easy to work…read morewith and FUN. Kristin was instantly able to put my family at ease, and capture some captivating photographs of our baby that we will treasure them forever. Her work is absolutely stunning. I recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer -- She is the best! Ps. Her studio is beautiful!!!

From the owner: Hello. I am a photographer, teacher, and mom to three children who don't seem to stop getting…read moreolder. I know, shocking right? I think that is why I do what I do, because I wish I could stop time...and the closest I can get to that is doing it with photographs. A few things about me: The people closest to me would probably describe me as extremely organized, easy-going and spontaneous. Everyone has a few quirks, right?. Mine would be that I HATE emptying the junk out of the bottom of the kitchen sink...ugh it's the worst. And yes, I do need a garbage disposal. What makes me Me....well I would say it's the way I find the silver lining in almost everything. It's not always easy to do but I do it and model that for my children. Why I Do What I Do I do this because I am a sucker for motherhood. It is the most difficult yet fulfilling role we will ever have as a woman. I do it because I understand the burdens we place on ourselves as mothers. But those burdens and self-doubts dissolve when my moms see their images. They know they are doing it right and for the love of their children. Very often, my moms and clients become my friends. We understand each other, are in the same exact moment in time and can thoroughly relate to each other's struggles. My Story When my first child was born, I fully grasped the circle of life and suddenly felt the need to capture every moment. Life was now fleeting. I couldn't fathom how someday this would all be a faint memory...

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.

Bart does an amazing job!! He created beautiful classic photos and is always focused on delivering…read moretop results. He was so easy to work with as he took gorgeous photos of our engagement on the windiest day of the year. He was also so so incredibly patient and flexible with us during the pandemic and he agreed to do our elopement photos this year in addition to our celebration next year photos at a very reasonable cost. We look forward to continuing to work with bart and would highly recommend him to everyone!

Loved working with Bart. He was so calm and collected & produced beautiful photos for my engagement…read moreshoot & wedding! We had a large bridal party as well and he really knew how to keep everyone on target and got the shots I had discussed prior to my wedding. I highly recommend him & his services! You won't be disappointed.

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.

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.