Save yourself the frustration of paying in full and not receiving the service you paid for…read more We hired Rubén for an important family celebration, and unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. We paid him in full, yet we still have not received our album. The video we finally received was also very poor quality, with sections that are completely black where you cannot see anything, and the camera moves so much while recording that it is difficult to watch. Rubén is not someone I would recommend for videography, especially for large and important events such as quinceañeras or weddings. From the beginning, he never communicated with us properly. He never called to coordinate the schedule, never sent us messages to confirm details, and we were constantly the ones trying to reach him. The only time he seemed interested in contacting us was when he needed his payment. When you are trusting someone to capture memories from one of the most important days in your family's life, you expect professionalism, communication, and quality. Unfortunately, that was not our experience with Rubén.

Ruben is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I'd give 10 stars if I could!…read moreHe and Dawn made my fiancé and I so comfortable with the whole process. It was like hanging out with our friends for the afternoon and our engagement pictures turned out just beautiful! It was an oddly windy day so I was nervous but they weren't and we had a blast! Thanks again Ruben... Can't wait to see how how wedding pictures turn out!!

I don't even know how to start this review. Brittania Drew is great. Our first meeting was via…read morephone- we had 3 photographers lined up to have calls with and the energy and enthusiasm that Laura and Stephen showed was unmatched. We immediately felt that right connection and moved forward with the process! Next step: engagement photos. For timing, the initial phone call was in June and we wanted a more fall-ish vibe to our engagement photos, so we waited until the end of September to do them. It ended up being about 95 degrees out. I did a trial with my hair and makeup artist that day, and with all things beauty related, we ended up running late. So Stephen and Laura waited for us, on a 95 degree day, in the middle of a field. We finally pulled up, about 40 minutes late and super apologetic, and they acted like we were 30 seconds late- not even a glimpse of grump or inconvenience. We did some photos, did a quick outfit change, then did some more into the sunset. I should mention that from the time we signed our contract in June to the time we took our engagement photos in September, I had been back and forth over whether or not to add video to our package. I've always read that it ends up being a big regret- and I just wasn't sure!! So Laura and Stephen offered to chat with us after the shoot to see if we could make it work. Because we had been running late, they had to get home to take care of their son, but invited us to their house to discuss- what a nice gesture (especially when we were the jerks for being late)! We went over and they were able to slice and dice our photography package so our photography addition didn't kill our budget. We were at their house for a little over an hour and the photo/video conversation was probably 5% of it. They were just great hosts and it was wonderful to get to know them a little better! We left knowing we made the right choice in who we hired... until we got the pictures back. Then we ABSOLUTELY knew we made the right choice. The pictures came back with quick turnaround and every one seemed to be better than the last. We thought we did pretty good for our first time in front of the camera- turns out it's the people behind the camera that work all the magic. We have a few back and forth a between the engagement shoot and the weeks leading up to the wedding- mostly just any changes or updates to timing. The week before the wedding we had our final call with them where we nailed down the final timeline and the things most important to us to photograph. They had a worksheet we had filled out to assist with this that was super helpful. It also included the family photos we wanted to have taken. They were, as always, calm and friendly during the final call- and we were so excited for the big day! So the day comes and Laura and Stephen are there on time, with bells on, and we are, of course, late (however long you think is enough for hair and makeup, add an hour!). As soon as we got there, I felt rushed because of the lateness but Laura and Stephen kept me calm and insisted we still had plenty of time to remain true to our timeline. Phew. They took my dress and rings and went off to make magic with them. Once she returned, Laura stuck around to get the pictures of the girls helping me dress, final make up touches, and shaking out the nerves. Stephen went off to photograph/video the groomsmen. I won't bore you with the details of the whole day but Laura and Stephen were there shooting for a whole 6 hours of it! They left as the party started (we decided we didn't need photos of everyone getting drunk- that's what the photo booth was for), and my husband and I danced into the night. As the wedding date passed and we enjoyed our honeymoon, smaller details of the day started to escape us. We were so excited to get our pictures back to remember every detail. It took about a month and every single photo is so worth the wait. The photography part seems to go by so fast, but they manage to capture every photo you could want! We made an event out of going through all the photos- it was like reliving the day! We remembered the emotions we felt in those photos- and we laughed and cried all over again. Can you ask for anything more from your photographer? We haven't received the video yet, but my expectations have been set! I cannot wait to see it, and I imagine it will be as wonderful as everything else they do. I'll be sure to update if not. :) Laura and Stephen were a dream to work with and I'm so glad we found them!!! Stop looking, you found them too!

We couldn't be happier with our Brittania Drew experience. We took family photos with our 8 month…read moreold and Laura was an absolute dream. She immediately put us at ease (the photos show us so relaxed and comfortable) and the pictures look effortless, beautiful and memorable. I can't stress enough how wonderful the whole day and subsequent photos are for us as a family. It is so hard to find family photographers that don't subscribe to posed and stiff photos. Laura provided us with a variety of locations within a forest preserve (seated, standing, walking, wide shots, close-ups) and we didn't ever feel like it was "work" or even know what "type" of picture she was taking at the time. I am so excited to frame our photos and can't wait to work with her again in the future. I am in awe of how amazing everything turned out!

Stephanie is an AMAZING photographer. She brings positive energy to every photo shoot she does. She…read morehas taken family photos as well as smash cake pictures for my little one. Her ideas are always very creative, unique and changing. We were lucky to find her and look forward to a lifetime of portraits with her.

I did a maternity photo shoot with Stephanie and the pictures came out beautiful! I really enjoyed…read morethe entire session and the variety of pictures with different angles/props. She has a lot of creative ideas and things of hers you can use but also lets you bring and use whatever you'd like. She's very professional and easy to work with. I've also seen albums of other pictures she's taken and they are great. I can't wait for her to do my newborn pictures :-)

Keith French Photography - absolutely professional and dedicated. Everything we have done with him…read morehave had excellent results. He talks with you about your needs, situation, equipment, etc and gives you his honest opinion about what your next steps should be. We have had prints made, corporate portraits taken, camera equipment repaired, passport photos taken, etc. I just brought in a nonworking 35mm camera (probably 15 years old) - with partially exposed film in it. He was able to work with it and pull prints off after it sat for over 6 years in that state! My husband received an award which we needed photographed for our web site. This is a VERY difficult piece to photograph due to all the angles and design of the piece - plus we needed a background color that matched our website. The photographs turned out beautiful! The work he does is always so professional, and done with great care. You definitely know his passion for his work. His classes are a lot of fun and truly informational - I certainly did not need to know anything about cameras coming in! His knowledge is so expansive that even the most seasoned professionals will be able to discuss their situations and needs with him as well - many camera stores I have been in have not been able to talk to me in terms I could understand. Keith, a United States Marine veteran, has supported many military and veteran events with his time and talent. He is a big part of the community - geographically and militarily - something we look for in our business relationships. His patience, passion, and commitment to his profession are very evident. I highly recommend Keith French Photography for all of your photographic needs.

Keith is awesome! He is professional, personable, and super talented! If you need photography of…read moreany kind ... go to Keith!

Couldn't be happier with CLR Studios! Professional, creative, and super easy to work with. Five…read morestars all the way!

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As the mother of a newborn and the owner of smarter-than-me fancy camera, I wanted professional…read morepics of the gorgeous little one. Oh, and I didn't want to leave my house. Or pay more for them than the hospital bill. Too much to ask? For once, it was not. Stephanie promptly responded to my email requesting a session (email so much easier than phone with a sleeping baby), flexible with the scheduling of said session, arrived at my home promptly with her little basket of cute photo props, and snapped away... And all the while being very personable and pleasant and open to my suggestions and desire for props and cute baby positions. I was left with a ton of images, the next one somehow cuter than the last and a fantastic one that we used for the baby party invite. We received so many compliments - people seriously amazed at how our little one was captured at only 2 weeks of age with a huge smile. I've given her info out to a ton of people and look to schedule her again in the coming months. Stephanie said that our daughter was the cutest ever. But I'm sure she says that to all the babes! And she would then, of course, be wrong.

Stephanie is easy to work with and not afraid to take control of a large group so that she captures…read morethe best pictures. She is incredibly priced without jeopardizing the quality of the photos you'll receive. When your event is over, she quickly puts your pictures on disc and mails them to you. You then have complete rights to the photos to do with what you will. No, she's not a part of some huge wedding photography company that will put together a book for you, but I appreciate this. Not only would I rather put together my own books, frames, etc...I'd rather not be charged an arm and a leg to collect all the pictures to do so. I plan to work with Stephanie in the future, as she's a great person and a quality photographer.

We first hired Joe about 6 years ago for our wedding and engagement pictures. They turned out…read morefantastic, and Joe was great about scouting out locations for our engagement shoot in Chicago. 6 years later, we hired Joe to take our family pictures, with our two boys and the grandparents. It was a great experience, Joe was incredibly flexible to the whims of our 2 yr old and 3 yr old boys. The pictures turned out great. We would definitely recommend Joe to anyone seeking a professional, reliable, high quality photographer.

Joe was amazing to work with! He was always very quick to respond to all emails and tailored our…read moreentire wedding package to our needs. We had an initial meeting to go over our style, what exactly we were looking for, etc. We had our engagement shoot with hundreds of photos to choose from, all edited and sent quickly so we could use one for our save the dates. He also spent the entire wedding day ensuring he got shots of everything and we received the wedding album quickly after our big day! We love every photo!

I contacted John Abbott Photography to get my headshots without a clue what "look" I exactly wanted…read moreor what the experience was going to be like. I'm new to the acting/improvising/auditioning scene and John asked me a series of questions to get an idea of what looks might work for me. To the point, John is a complete professional and will provide you with answers to questions you wouldn't know to ask. I am thoroughly pleased with the variety of shots taken and will definitely use John Abbott Photography again if and when I need to update my headshots.

I can't say enough about how amazed I am with the head shots I had done by John Abbott. He takes…read morethe time to get to know, walks you through the process, and is very passionate about his art. The photos I had done were some of the most sincere and honest reflection of me as a person; which is what I want for my head shots on auditions. John was professional, courteous, and efficient. The shoot went so well I had a hard time narrowing down which pictures to use. If you are looking for a quality photographer I would highly recommend calling John Abbott.

Looking for a photographer? Look no further than Chantel Ferraro at Dream2Be Image Photography…read more I've used her not once, but twice! If you have the chance to do something a second time, and you go back and use the same provider again, it speaks volumes as to the talent demonstrated and the results produced. She has a real "eye" for perfection and coaches you on how to pose to produce the best possible photographs. Her talent as a photographer grows with each passing day. I really liked her studio and the services she provided. If you want your make-up professionally done, she brings in the best to do it. I was very pleased with her work and felt her prices were appropriate. You get what you paid for and more!

Oh! I'm the first! I love Chantel!!! I first got to know her when she did makeup for my friend's…read morewedding over three years ago. I was so impressed with her that I asked for her business card and not too much later, I booked her for my wedding. We had a trial run a few months before my wedding. I don't wear makeup at all and I really wanted the illusion of me not wearing makeup on my wedding day. I wanted my husband to recognize my face. So, after talking with Chantel how I wanted the natural look, she tried out what would be best for me. I was pleased. Not only did she do a full makeup, but she then took a picture so I could see what I would look like. That is one smart cookie! On the day of my wedding, she came with an assistant since I had 7 ladies getting their makeup done. She was so professional and everyone looked gorgeous. She achieved the natural look for me. I have suggested Chantel to anyone that is looking for a makeup artist for their wedding if they haven't found one yet. As soon as my sister got engaged, I immediately told her to email Chantel and book her. I have friends that have hired her and by word of mouth, we are continually passing along the awesomeness that is Chantel. I wholeheartedly recommend Chantel. The make up doesn't make you beautiful. She enhances your beauty with the makeup. She is truly an artist.