Why believe anything I or anyone else here says about how much Neil Gates sucks as a photographer?…read more Take a look at his pictures, specifically, the atrocious, unreal colors he altered them to due to a lack of understanding of and lack of skill in Photoshop or other digital imaging software and decide for yourself you'd be better off having a teenager take pictures for you with a cell phone.

Being a good photographer takes more than owning a nice camera. It requires technical savvy and…read moreartistic talent. Neil Gates has both and he is a truly gifted photographer. I needed some high quality professional head-shots in a hurry. Neil was able to fit me into his schedule and quickly provided everything that I needed. (It made me say "Wow, I look good!") I am very impressed by his work. He is a true artist. I highly recommend Neil Gates Photography if you need any sort of photo work - portrait, family, professional, commercial, etc..

Katie is an incredible photographer with an eye for emotion. Whether she is photographing weddings…read more(I've recommended her to several friends), events, babies, or pets (like mine), she always seems to perfectly capture the emotion or feeling in that moment. I'm in love with her photos. She's a great person to boot- really a pleasure to work with personally and professionally. Katie took puppy pics of my Boxer, Lucy, a couple months ago. Everyone loves the pics, and I get compliments on them all the time. As my family grows, I know Katie will be my go-to gal to capture all the milestones. I only wish I'd known about her when I got married. I had to add a few pics of my puppy in the review, too! Katie, you can totally reduce the pics if there are too many- you know I think my dog is the cutest ever.

Katie Ryan Photography rocks my socks. Plain and simple…read more I was so hesitant to hire someone to take pictures of my baby because she's such a serious baby when it comes to getting her picture taken. That, and the fact that I'm cheap and didn't think it would be worth spending money on pro pictures that I could "take myself," made me really leery on hiring anyone- which is why it took me nearly a year to do so! Boy was I dumb! From the moment Katie Ryan entered my home, I was not one bit disappointed. Quite the contrary! I remember thinking, almost instantly, how I wished we would've hired Katie Ryan Photography for more photo shoots rather than just our baby's one year photos!! Nevertheless the one year shoot is what was taken and, again, I was not one bit disappointed. Picture after picture after picture, my baby and her personality shined for the camera as she smiled and giggled and had a great time! My husband and I watched in complete awe as an instant connection was formed between our baby and Katie Ryan; it was really incredible! I haven't seen all the photos as this shoot was less than a month ago, but I have seen some teasers and WOW. The pictures are just beautiful and leaves me anxiously waiting to see the rest. (I actually ended up using one of the teasers in our 1st bday party Thank You cards- thanks to Katie Ryan Photography for sending a high res version of one of the teasers I liked!). Bottom line is if you're looking for a photographer who clearly loves what they do, who gives you rights to the images on disc, who travels to you, who catches the essence of the subject so that you're looking at a person rather than just a picture, then you're looking for Katie Ryan Photography!

Eric Meng was our photographer for our wedding on September 4th, 2011 - and we could not be happier…read morewith our experience. He was very easy to communicate with throughout the process, he listened to what we were looking for, and was a true professional. He is also a really great guy, and truly cares about your wants & needs. Not to mention he is extremely talented! If you are looking for a photographer, I highly recommend you meet with Eric. He also helped us design our wedding album, which turned out great and we love.

Eric was a joy to work with! Beautiful shots of the ceremony, bridal party and reception. His…read moreexperience was invaluable planning our "special day", and he was able to capture the spirit with unobtrusive skill. We received a CD with all our photos as well as access to albums etc if we wanted them. Highly recommended!

I had the greatest experience with Go Kreative Studios! Matt was amazing and helpful with my wants…read moreand needs. The photographer was very helpful with accommodating my schedule. It was such a great experience. When I lost my uncle I called the owner Matt and he helped me create a slide show for the funeral. I can't put into words how greatful I am for him and his staff. Definitely recommend Go Kreative Studios for your photography needs.

If I could give Photo Stories, Inc. 10 stars, I would. We hired Brad to photograph our wedding…read moreafter working with him on headshots and cityscapes for the real estate brokerage I work at. We were so impressed with his work, I couldn't imagine trusting anyone else with the task of capturing our wedding and we could not have been more pleased with the results. His eye for photos is unmatched, he captured our day, the details, the setting and really all the emotions that went along with it. Brad even drove around our venue (we got married at Eagle Ridge in Galena, IL) and found a waterfall for us to have as a backdrop for our portraits!!!!! He really went above and beyond to capture what was such a wonderful day. He also listened to my husband and I about what we found important to capture and made sure he got all the shots we had on our list. Our photos are absolutely gorgeous and I am so glad I have so many wonderful shots to remember such a fantastic day. Brad is so easy and fun to work with and we had a great time going through this process with him. I would recommend Brad for wedding photography, or really any other type, he is fantastic!

Jake is a wonderful photographer. He did our family photos in the summer of 2025. He was patient,…read morefun, and engaging with our two young children, including a 2 year old who had no interest in making things easy. I consider myself fairly picky about photography, and I was truly amazed at his work -- both his style and technical skill, as well as the sheer number of natural beautiful smiles he managed to get from my kids. Strongly recommend!

Jake was such a pleasure to work with. He was so flexible with our courthouse wedding day. Our…read morepictures turned out amazing and we couldn't be happier!

Ryan does great pet portraits. His studio backdrops are professional, and his outdoor portraits…read morealways look crisp and clear. I am often amazed at how Ryan posts sneak peeks the same day he does portrait sessions. He has good communication and is not heavy-handed with the photo editing. Most of all, Ryan is a decent person. He often volunteers his studio to take photo sessions that he donates to help with animal rescue auctions and he goes to his local shelter and takes photos of those pets to try and help them get adopted quickly. I like giving such kind and generous people my business.

Vince is such a pro at what he does. He really has a great eye and I love his style of photos…read more Definitely captured candid photos for my husband and I. Due to COVID 19 we unfortunately had to postpone/cancel our wedding . We hope to work with Vince in the future. I would recommend him to anyone looking for engagement/wedding/elopement photos in the chicago-land area. Vince is professional, very nice, and down to earth. He makes the experience light hearted and fun. You will feel super comfortable with him taking your photographs. Please check out more of his work on his website.

We were planning our wedding from across the country and picking a photographer was no easy task. I…read moreknew we wanted someone with the right photography style with a personality to match. We loved his style which captures emotions along with the beautiful scenery. After talking to him we were convinced he was the one and he did not disappoint. Vince's skills and professionalism was beyond our expectation. Our wedding had a lot of curveballs to throw at Vince and he did an amazing job in dealing with everything. We have a very active doggo that we wanted in the pictures and Vince gave us so many beautiful pictures that we quite frankly have a hard time picking out the best one. Our first look took place on a very active trail with lots of bicycles coming and going and Vince got us tons of amazing pictures. The family cabin where our ceremony took place was difficult to navigate because of the space but he got us the most incredible pictures. Lastly, I usually hate being photographed because of the way I look in pictures but Vince managed to make me look and feel like a bride in every picture. Most importantly, Vince was a joy to work with. Our family was so impressed by how nice Vince was during the entire exhausting day. He kept his smile throughout everything but had no problem managing and directing people when needed. He captured all the emotions throughout the day and really captured who we are as a couple and family in every picture. We are beyond grateful to have these pictures to cherish with our family. Thank you Vince!