We used Kelly Benton Photography for our Engagement Photos and May 2013 Wedding Photos in the…read moreChicago-land area, specifically in Naperville, Lisle and Oak Brook. I had a vague idea of where I wanted to take our engagement photos and Kelly went and scouted out the area before we met with her and had a plan. We actually threw her a curve ball by showing up with our two dogs to be included in a couple photos, and she was totally flexible. It was early March and freezing outside and Kelly was very in tune with how we were feeling (COLD!) and found little hideaways for us to take some playful shots in to warm up. She was so easy, accommodating and prepared. After we received our photos from the shoot, I was excited and confident that she would be shooting our wedding. Before our wedding Kelly asked me to fill out a questionnaire that asked all of the right questions - what fun shots do we have in mind, what family pictures are a must, who doesn't get along, etc. She and I walked through our day-of schedule and figured out what would be the best timing for the photos that we wanted and to fit in our budget. She was there on time and once again, totally prepared. She and her second shooter got a huge variety of shots capturing the smallest details and the bigger details in several different and interesting ways. She was very efficient with my family photos, which allowed us plenty of time to run around and take bridal party/couple photos. She was totally relaxed, fun and brought great ideas with. Also, we found that having the second shooter there provided vital alternatives to the same pose. She was great at our reception again captured everything that we were interested in. I am so so happy with our engagement and wedding photos. We have received tons of compliments on them, and they have actually been published by a blog and a magazine that Kelly submitted them to (which is kind of cool to see your wedding in a magazine)! The album that was included in our wedding package is great quality and it was SO hard to choose what to include. Long story short, I highly recommend Kelly to anyone looking for quality photography and look forward to working with her again in the future.

Over the past year, Kelly has gone from casual acquaintance to family photographer. She has taken…read morephotos of my 1-year-old son four times, and she never ceases to amaze me with the quality and originality of photos. She always seems to capture M's personality and his stage of life. Even on the worst days, and there have been some with a wee one, she maintains a high level of patience and professionalism that I'm not sure I could exhibit. She has great ideas, a large stock of props and a sense of adventure. Her prices are incredibly reasonable for the quality of photos.

Melissa did a great job with our crew. It takes a lot of patience to deal with 7 girls and she…read morenailed it. Did a great job working with them and nailed the shots. Would highly recommend her to anyone in the Fort Wayne area.

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Kirsten, owner and photographer, is abs fantastic. I can not speak enough about how amazing my…read moreexperience has been being a client. I've experienced 3 sessions with her - 2 solo and 1 couples session. Throughout each session, Kirsten provided her expertise in the planning process, booking, posing and direction, and editing and presentation of the photo reveal. She made me comfortable and allowed me to be myself! I cant wait to come back for another session with her.

Kirsten provided such an amazing experience from the moment I booked until the moment I received…read morepictures. she does an amazing job posing at the moment, so no need to worry if you've never done this before. If you're thinking about it, just book the shoot!

After searching 3 months for a photographer, I booked my wedding with Portrait of a Lady owner…read moreLauren about a year before our wedding. Lauren was my favorite vendor during my wedding planning experience! She always displayed a high level of professionalism, grace, and care regarding her services for the wedding. During my countdown after booking, Lauren kept in touch with me monthly to see if I had any questions, concerns, or ideas - even with a year out. She offered to assist me in anyway since I was planning a out-of-town wedding, which I did take her up on a few times! I was able to view weddings she was doing and it was helpful to see the different types of wedding she did (location, budget, themes) as well as how she was maturing in her artform. Lauren improves her craft often by updating her equipment, improving packaging for products, and participating in educational opportunities in photography. Her prices were reasonable and allowed me to change my package several times without one complaint. On our wedding day, Lauren and her assistant (her husband, but she has others who serve in this role) was on time, friendly with our guests, and took many great photos. Lauren was very flexible, professional, and low-key. I loved that she was not pushy or forceful on photo opps. She didn't miss any key photos that I had asked her to take (even those few I had completely forgot I told her about!) and I was able to get a full reflection of the entire day. She captured our personality as a couple and did an excellent job doing the same for our wedding. Within 3 days, she had a preview up on the Portrait of a Lady Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/portraitofaladyphotography) and within 3-4 weeks, a full feature of highlights up. This took a lot of the guesswork out of what our photos look like and didn't keep us waiting for long for final product (4 weeks for the photo cd). Many of our guests commented on how great Lauren was during she wedding and was very impressed with her final products. So much so that one of our bridesmaids has since had photos taken by Lauren a few months later! I plan to use Lauren in the future (maternity, family, baby, etc), as so many of her client do as well. There is so much more positive things I could say about Lauren and Portrait of a Lady! Thanks Lauren at Portrait of a Lady! You made my wedding special and our photos perfect!

We appreciated Lauren and the elegance, poise, respect, and professionalism she demonstrated. We…read moretruly were blessed by the gift of her talent and love for Jesus. I can not say enough to express my heart and appreciation for the service and talent shared at our daughters wedding. She captured every vital moment with the utmost discretion. She respected the sanctity of the union and yet every moment still captured! I would and will want her at our other daughters wedding when that time comes because NO ONE will meet the expectations that I now have due to Lauren Richwine's talent.

She captured us perfectly in the photos she took! I loved all of her ideas for different poses and…read moreplaces. Super friendly and professional.

From the owner: I am a photographer located out of good ole Fort Wayne, Indiana, and am currently scheduling…read moresessions for 2023. I have a very wide variety of photography interests and as far as I am concerned, the sky is the limit. I'm so passionate about capturing the moments that we all want to remember forever. I try to skillfully adapt my photographic style to fit the occasion, all while using the right lighting and techniques to make your photos unique.

Long story short: Courtney from Fleeting Fox Photography is AMAZING…read more Now for more detail: We found Courtney in a pinch about four months before our wedding when our original photographer fell through. From the first moment we emailed/Skyped, it was like she just "got" my (then fiancé) husband and I. Courtney is out of Fort Wayne, and our wedding was in Indianapolis - but that didn't matter at all! Courtney came to Indy a few weeks before our wedding and we walked the venue and blocks around it (in 20-degree weather!) to determine exactly where we wanted shots, where to avoid, etc. Courtney was there for the rehearsal, through the entire day of the wedding and stayed through the later part of the reception. She made sure to capture what we wanted but also had super creative ideas that she directed us into for the best pictures. Her turnaround time is super quick too - our wedding was just before Mother's Day and she had no problem editing a few family shots in time for us to give them as gifts. We received all of our photos (in the CUTEST package in the mail) in less than three weeks after the wedding, which is unheard of! Courtney's photos are beautiful. She has a great eye when it comes to lighting and always had a great idea of how the image will come together. We could not be happier with our photos, with Courtney and with the entire experience!!!

Highly Recommend Fleeting Fox Photography!…read more Courtney is Professional, Sincere and Genuine! I reached out to Courtney for a non-traditional photoshoot that was also last minute. She was not only able to accommodate my needs, but she was also extremely flexible to work with me as her client. She arrived early to a location she had recommended (she had many ideas!) and was ready to begin working with me. During the photo shoot, she was calm - extremely easy to talk to and I felt very comfortable with the poses I did and the ones she suggested. After the shoot, Courtney followed up promptly. Her system of sharing images was very easy to use. I knew from the moment we said goodbye I wanted to work with her again. She was able to capture my emotions in each image, take shots from different points of view that were so incredibly creative and to most importantly make me feel comfortable. Courtney didn't just take photos that day, she created an experience I will never forget. I highly recommend working with such a talented, kind person!

Jenna does an amazing job taking quality pictures. Even with the challenge of working with families…read morewith young kids, she was a pro. She keeps the atmosphere calm and conversation going, as she snaps her shots. I feel like this helps people feel and look more natural in their pictures. She was also very helpful with placing our order. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars, is because it is a little pricey. But then again, you probably get what you pay for. I will look forward to Jenna taking our family pictures again in the future.

From the owner: My photography aims to capture small moments that are organic in nature and truly convey the…read moreintimate, timeless connection that is only there when love is present-whether that of a mother and child or bride and groom. I also aim to bring out the best in people, whether that is their physical bodies, talents, or natures. I'm in inspired by streaming sunshine, big skies, and foliage that frames and enhances.