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    Frances C.

    We initially went with Sound Originals out of cost consideration and ease of booking because their combined photo/video package seemed so much more cost effective than many of the quotes we were getting from individual photographers and videographers. We assumed therefore that the quality might be a bit diminished by comparison, but were quite pleasantly surprised to discover that this was not the case! We are beyond pleased with the coverage they provided of our wedding and reception, and would certainly recommend Sound Originals to anyone seeking photo/video of their big day. Our team on the day of the wedding were absolute rock stars. Kate, Trung, and Travis all were incredibly friendly and helpful, and went above and beyond in ensuring we had excellent photos and video--both candids and plandids. We're so grateful to each of them for their excellent work! If you're considering booking Sound Originals, there is one practical consideration we might offer, however: Their business model seems streamlined to provide a standardized product and level of quality to many clients at once by contracting with local photographers and videographers--this is great for ensuring that clients know what to expect visually and that the company has backup photographers ready in case any members of the assigned team can't make it, but this also seems to come at the cost of personal touch when communicating with the company and the photo/video team. Our communications with them were always through a portal on their website and often felt rather impersonal. This was a trade off we were perfectly fine with, given the very affordable price we paid for our package and the piece of mind in knowing that even if our lead photographer got sick or something, someone else would be there to fill in. If you, however, require a high level of customization or personal touch and want to cultivate a close relationship with your photographer, then you may want to hire a photographer/team directly.

    Rachel C.

    The communication with the originalWedding was always top tier! We communicated through their portal or my husband and I always received answers within 24 hours. They showed up to our venue 30 minutes prior to the wedding and scoped out the best photo spots. One of our photographers ended up joining our party because of the amazing vibes he gave off and he was just a delight throughout the night. We truly enjoyed the photographers and videographers we had on our special day as they captured some of the moments that we remember for the rest of our life not only through our memories, but through these beautiful pictures we have. We were also told our turnaround time would be much longer than we actually waited and the photos turned out greater than we could've ever imagined. Thank you. Original weddings for capturing our special day.

    Vanessa R.

    Incredibly happy that we went with this team for all of our wedding events! We worked with Ivan at our engagement shoot & he was there on our wedding along with a couple of others. He did a great job directing us and taking us to the best spots at our site to capture beautiful photos. The team on our wedding day were professional and i was happy to see them enjoying themselves with us at the reception when things were more relaxed! I'm in love with all of our wedding day shots and highlight video! Excited to see the rest soon! They're also very responsive and fairly priced!

    Sharon M.

    We are so happy with Sound Original's quality and professionalism. I had been shopping around for photography and videography then my planner showed me their website. I was on their Instagram page and after crying through at least 5 of their videos, I knew they were who I wanted to work with. We had our initial interview on Zoom to go over any questions I had, and also get a good timeline of the day's events. All questions and messaging go through their website and photo portal they set up for you. It's nice because this portal is also where your digital photos/videos end up. The day of the wedding, Kate our photographer and Dylan our videographer were both so lovely. They give direction when needed but are flies on the wall to get the perfect candid photos. The editing is wonderful, and we are very happy with the results. Thank you guys so much for helping us capture our perfect day.

    Janice B.

    My husband & I loved the photos from our engagement photoshoot and our wedding. They were of top notch quality and were also turned around in a fraction of the time that we were expecting. Our wedding photos we were expecting to take 4 weeks, but we received them in less than 2 weeks. Multiple folks that we shared the photos with mentioned how fabulous they look. Our photographer Diep was also extremely accommodating and easy to work with. When we mentioned that we wanted to spend time with the guests, she was very receptive and made the photos efficient while still maintaining the quality. We'd recommend her and Sound Originals overall to anyone looking for professional photos.

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    Highly recommend this company. Super easy to work with, and our photos came out amazing. Great pricing too, very affordable.

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    The photographer was nice did okay with the posed photos but didn't capture the best live moments. Really bad customer service...

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    Kevin did an amazing job at our engagement shoot. I cannot wait for him to capture our wedding day!

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    Ask the Community - Original Weddings

    Hi I'm interested in a simple family portrait session at a park somewhere in West Seattle. It's the first time our family has been all together in three years and my only grandson is growing too fast. Can you tell me how much an hour session is?

    Hi there! We’d love capture your family portraits. Our rate is $350 for up to one hour, including digital images. Our website is soundoriginals.com!

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    We used Sound Originals for the videography for our wedding this fall, and I could not recommend them enough!

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    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.

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    I cannot recommend Sri enough as a Chicago maternity photographer! I set up a pregnancy photoshoot…read morefor my sister as a gift. She hadn't planned on doing a shoot for herself and I wanted to make sure she had something beautiful to look back on to remember the moment. It was important to find someone who would make her feel comfortable while also delivering truly stunning maternity pictures-- and Sri exceeded all expectations. From my first call with him, Sri was warm, professional, and incredibly straightforward about pricing, deliverables, and the entire process. He made everything seamless, even arranging hair and makeup. When I introduced Sri to my sister, he was just as kind and reassuring, which instantly put her at ease. The maternity photo shoot itself was an amazing experience. Sri's studio is in a great location and offers the privacy that was important for my sister to feel relaxed. Throughout the session, Sri brought great energy and took the time to understand how my sister wanted to see herself in the photos. His expertise in artistic photography really came through-- his use of light is masterful, creating simple yet powerful images that perfectly capture this special moment. I found Sri by searching online for photographers in Chicago, and I'm so grateful I did. If you're looking for a talented, professional, and thoughtful Chicago maternity photographer, Sri is the one to book!

    I honestly don't know how I got this lucky finding Sri for my daughters' senior photos. We were…read morelooking around for something with the Chicago urban vibe, trying to find something unique and exciting. Sri was prompt in responding to our inquiries and made it a very personal experience from the first phone call. He really was interested in what we were looking to get from the shoot, our ideas, our vision. We worked through it all! His work speaks for itself. We had a fabulous time and my daughter loved the makeup and hair stylist that got her ready. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Another great thing that he does is give you ALL of your pictures, not just a handful. They also send your photos in high resolution separately from the ones perfect for social media. That took the guess work out for us. Amazing.

    Christopher F Photography

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    He left us high and dry! Our situation is somewhat unique. After getting married in a civil…read moreceremony a couple of years ago, we are getting re-married in a simple religious Church ceremony. We wanted a photographer there to capture pictures of us and our children. As a result, we only needed a photographer for about an hour on a Saturday afternoon. I contacted Christopher via email on September 20 and explained our situation, and he said he was available for our October 20 date. Christopher sent us his contract via email. After that, I tried to contact him several times to follow up both via email and phone. I left several voicemail messages in the ensuing weeks, but he never returned any of the phone calls. Plus, time was running out to find someone new. Our wedding is in less than a week and Christopher is MIA. We can't find a replacement. Horrible! Thanks a lot Christopher! Maybe some day you will get around to reading these reviews and realize how badly you dropped the ball and let us down. If you couldn't do the job you set out to do, then you should have notified us ASAP so that we could make alternative arrangements.

    Finding a Chicago wedding photographer is a difficult task with so many options in this city!…read moreLuckily, I stumbled upon Christopher's photos on the JuneBug Wedding Blog while researching Chicago photographers. We love his style - bold and bright colors with our beautiful city as the background. He captures candid photos as well as comfortable posed shots. His prices are affordable compared to many photographers in the city. I believe the investment is worth it. The turnaround with the wedding photos was quick. He replied to our questions right away and was extremely professional and authentic. Wedding photographers are definitely a difficult task to find in the city of Chicago...I'm so grateful we were able to have Christopher photograph our engagement and wedding!

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    Hands down, Peter and his team was the best option we picked for our wedding photos and video. We…read moreread his reviews and recommendations that rated him a top professional in the Chicago area. Our first meeting at Soho House Chicago was very relaxed and very nonintimidating. We just looked over Peter's work while sipping on some cocktails. After the meeting was over we felt like we were hanging out with an old friend and decided Peter was who we were going to choose. Our second meeting was for our engagement photos which were taken on the Chicago lakefront and then after a change of outfits we moved onto more photos on the bridges over the river and along the river. The photos came back very quickly and we were extremely happy and now excited for the outcome of our wedding photos. We got married at the London House Chicago on 10/13/18. Peter had a team 3 people with him. We spent about 2 hours walking the locations near the venue and also capturing epic pictures in the cupola overlooking the entire city. When the ceremony started, Peter and his team stayed with us all the way until midnight. It was fun for our guests to have access to all of the photos captured on the GIF booth through a link sent via text message to every guest. Within a few weeks later, we received an entire photo album sent via email. The photos are awesome and it solidified us making the right choice in choosing Peter and his team! Kevin and Mari

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