Since photography is my hobby, I knew that by far the most important investment for my wedding was…read morea great photographer that could catch all those moments. I met Sara at her studio for a "quick" interview to go over all the questions I had and to see if she was the right fit for our wedding....2 hours later I left feeling soooo comfortable, as if I just met a friend for coffee. She answered all my questions, and we even talked shop for awhile. She flew out to our island destination wedding and covered our 3 day event. She and her husband (her assistant) quickly immersed themselves, and several people that she was my friend and invited to the wedding. Usually behind the camera, she made me feel very comfortable taking pictures. Needless to say, she took some stunning pictures and captured the moments every bride, groom and family would want. We find ourselves looking at the pictures all the time. We have sooo many amazing pictures, that I seriously don't know which ones to print. Sara, was by far the best investment we had and without her, we wouldn't be able to go back and remember those precious moments of our wedding. Thank you!!! :)

I have had an opportunity to work with Scott and Cara Nava from Carasco Photography on several…read moreoccasions and can honestly say that they are 2 of the hardest working, talented and nicest photographers in Chicago. They have one goal in mind and that is to make their clients happy by providing quality work. They work in conjunction to get you the shots that you want and need- both the traditional posed photos as well as the spontaneous ones that really capture the emotion. They recently did a shoot for my company's marketing materials and the photos turned out beautiful! I highly recommend them if you are looking for professionals that listen to your needs and cater to them.

I've worked with Cara and Scott from Carasco Photography a few times now, and I have to say, they…read moreare the best! They are so easy to work with and personable. They've taken lovely photographs of me and my employees for my business portfolio, and they always find a way to make everyone look great. They also host an AMAZING bridal event every year called Brides, Bubbles, & Bliss. They pull of this giant event flawlessly and also include so many exciting, fresh wedding vendors from around Chicago. When I get married, Carasco will definitely be there to shoot the photos!

We hired Mark for our 9/28 destination wedding in Chicago. He was recommended to me by the DJ…read morecompany [DRM Entertainment] and we could not have asked for more. I'm a pretty frugal guy, so my ideal wedding photographer would be my friends with digital cameras. Alas, that viewpoint is not shared by my wife, so the next best option was Mark Campbell. He was very reasonable and absolutely top-tier. We received the photos via DVD today and they are perfect. He even created a photo label for the DVD... cool added touch, whereas he could have simply written on it with a Sharpie. Also, included was an extra DVD copy for each of our families. At the wedding, he did his thing and directed the photo shoots and was just super organized and energetic. Highly, highly recommend Mark for your Chicagoland events.

I'm going to be honest here as I have a lot of respect for the YELP process…read more Mark worked with me on a number of jobs last summer and for that reason I feel I should not pretend that I can offer an objective review of his work. However I can attest to his character and people skills. Mark has the perfect temperament for a photographic artist, he is able to make people comfortable in a short space of time and works in a relaxed approachable fashion in order to bring the best out of his subjects. Like I said I won't offer an opinion of his work but you can bet that I would happily work with him again in the future, and that's probably the best recommendation that I could give.

Ty over at True American Weddings did an outstanding job at photographing our wedding and…read moreengagement photos! Not only was he a pleasure to work with, he has an artistic eye that can spot a great photo opportunity where you wouldn't expect it. He has extremely reasonable prices when compared with others in the industry, he takes great photos, he even brought a backdrop for formal photos at our reception, he worked his ass off from 9:00AM - 11:00PM, and best of all, he gives you the digital copies for no extra charges! If you are in the market for a wedding photographer in the Chicago land area, look no further!

Mark Trela and his wife Magda photographed our wedding August 2019 at Garfield Park Conservatory…read more When I say they exceeded every expectation of ours, I mean it. To be honest, the photographer was the only vendor I was picky about and as soon as I saw their wedding photography, I knew immediately that they had to be ours. I love the lighting and style of their work. They are incredibly talented and have an eye for what makes a good photo. I loved how their documentary style gave us a full story of that day. If that wasn't enough, Mark and Magda are incredibly kind and will put their whole heart into your day. They were present and attentive the whole time. When the events of the day were underway I didn't even notice them buzzing around snapping photos. They were also responsive before and after the wedding and worked well with our wedding planner when it came to scheduling, etc. We received the photos within a couple weeks of the wedding. They also helped us select photos for a leather-bound book (honestly, they did most of the selecting/formatting themselves which was wonderful - I'm a hands-off kind of bride). I've told Mark and Magda I want them to be our family photographer forever! I'm just so in love with their work and I don't want our wedding to be the last time we work with them. I can't recommend them enough and they'll be worth every single dollar you spend on them (something pretty uncommon in the wedding industry!!)

Mark & Magda photographed our June 2017 wedding and I could not have been happier with the entire…read moreexperience. From the very beginning, Mark was super easy to communicate with and he always responded promptly to the plethora of questions that I threw at him. At our initial meeting, he really took the time to understand what I was looking for in a photographer and what was important to me when photographing our wedding day. From looking through his blog, I knew immediately that his style of photography was exactly what we were looking for; candid, artsy, and a unique way of capturing light (this was huge for me). After we signed the contract with him, Mark was great about keeping in touch over the months leading up to the wedding to get all the specifics of the day and to check in to see if I had any questions. He always made himself available via email or phone if I needed advice for how to best set up our schedule for the day or even if I had silly freak out questions about worst-case weather scenarios (which he always put me at ease about). I really appreciated that Mark & Madga took a day ahead of time to scope out our church and reception venue. I told him it was very important that we incorporate the outdoors as much as we could, and he made sure to find some great potential locations for photos. On the day of, Mark and Magda were able to coordinate perfectly to ensure that both my husband and I would have pictures of us getting ready with our bridal parties. They are both so personable and fun that they quickly put me at ease and really blended into the background to get all of these amazing candid shots throughout the morning. The ceremony went flawlessly and they coordinated group family shots with ease. I think that my favorite thing about working with Mark and Magda was how enthusiastic they were about taking amazing photographs. They went out of their way to convince an owner of a private barn to let us take pictures on his property and I couldn't help but really get into the photo session as Mark was so excited about the location and the light filtering into the barn. The photos from our cocktail hour were such a pleasant surprise to look at after the wedding as I barely even noticed them mingling in the groups to snag some amazing candid photos of all our friends and family. Mark was able to coordinate the timing perfectly at our reception to sneak us outside right after dinner to get these amazing golden hour pictures on the beach. I highly highly recommend Mark Trela as a Wedding Photographer. He is a true professional, a super great guy to have around on your big day, and he creates absolutely stunning photographs.

Excellence in photography - professional, efficient and high quality images. This is our companies…read morethird time using Andrew Collings Photography. It is easy to schedule online or the phone, the process utilizes technology well for communication, review and downloads, combined with prompt personal service. So much preparation goes into high quality pictures, including types of cameras, level of lighting, composition and helping make the people feel comfortable. With the Andrew Collings team these steps will be nearly seamless. Our group actually had fun at the photo shoot and our London office says we look "quite smart"! We highly recommend Andrew Collings Photography for high quality images that capture the spirit of the individual and team.

Great experience! I get nervous for photographs, and Andrew made me feel comfortable and less…read morenervous throughout the process. He's very friendly and excellent with his camera skills. Convenient location that is easy to get to. Highly recommend.

I'll be the first to admit, when it comes to a service, I am very hard to please. But I honestly…read morehave nothing but great things to say for Fi Photography! Fiona is literally one of the sweetest people I have ever met and working with her for our engagement shoot has been one of the best milestones in wedding planning! When my fiance and I booked her to do our engagement shoot, I was a little nervous. Not about her services 'cuz I'd already heard such great things and had been falling in love with her work which I'd been following for a few years now (check out her newborn pics - those galleries would give anybody serious baby fever!) No, I was nervous because my fiance and I didn't know how to be lovey-dovey in front of a photographer! Lol But honestly, Fiona has the type of personality to make you feel comfortable from the second you meet her, which made all my anxiety go right away. And for those of you that are like us, don't worry! She's the kind of photographer that will tell you what poses to do if you don't know what to do yourself! QUITE the relief! lol All in all, she's extremely personable, never makes you feel anything but comfortable, has a clear passion for her work, and above all, is extremely talented in shooting an array of pictures - from engagement sessions, to weddings, to maternity shoots, to newborn sessions and more! Her visions for photography are unparalleled and the images that she captures are truly a breath taking work of art. I'd highly recommend her!

Fi Photography did our engagement shoot before our big day. Fiona and Purav not only delivered…read moreexcellence, but were so much fun to work with! She did and said all the right things to make sure we were comfortable the entire shoot. The pictures she gave us blew us away, and some of them are hung up all around our home and even my wife's office!! Their passion and love for photography can not only be seen in their pictures but also within their customer service. Everything was delivered in a timely and professional manner. We highly recommend booking them for your next event!!

My wedding was in July of last year and we are SO thankful we chose Sapan and his team for our…read morephotographer. Sapan is talented, kind, and can catch every breathtaking detail. He and his team were easy to work with, and made us feel so comfortable during all of our shoots. Sapan made sure the day was planned accordingly, and didn't miss a beat. We are still awestruck by all of our photos and love going through them. This day is worth remembering, and we would choose Sapan over and over again. We can't thank you enough, Sapan!!!! Love, Nehal and Jeet

Sapan did both our engagement and wedding photos (with his team joining him for the latter). First…read moreand foremost, the pictures came out stunning. People went out of their way to compliment them (even folks who I haven't talked to in years). He pays close attention to detail to not only create beautiful photos but to capture the multitude emotions of the wedding. I look back at the pictures and the feelings of the day come back to me immediately. We were happy to work with Sapan and company. He is easy to talk to and fun to work with. These are two important attributes when it comes to your wedding photographer especially if you are a bit camera shy. Sapan gave good direction and used the environment to come up with some creative ideas. He is really passionate and excited about his work. This attitude is infecting and we had a lot of fun despite it being one of the busiest days of our life. You are lucky if you are able to book him!