OUTSTANDING. Ben came prepared with lots of soft lighting options. He took outstanding portraits of…read moreour teenage daughter on her special occasion, and also portraits of our whole family. I've ordered a bunch of framed prints to hang on our walls and to send to relatives. Ben was extremely easy to work with. He was especially great at getting our wiggly 7 year old son to smile nicely for the camera.

Ben not only shot the most amazing wedding photos and videos, but he and his team did everything in…read moretheir power to make our day run smoothly, especially when our bus didn't show up. I could not speak more highly of Ben, the quality of the product and person. When our usb was later corrupted, Ben saved the day by providing a whole new set of photos and videos. Our family still talks about how great Ben and his team were and how amazingly he corralled both families seamlessly so it did not take forever to take group photos. Do not look further, he and his team will be the perfect addition to your wedding.

Flikk was very helpful with my surprise engagement! Though in a semi-remote area, Flikk was able to…read moreact natural and help continue with the surprise. The photos turned out amazing and I would recommend to anybody! He even had a great conversation with my Fiancé and I after the surprise was over.

We hired Flikk Thornton Photography recently to take photos at our annual outdoor party. Flikk was…read moreprompt & professional and so great to work with. Everyone loved the photos he took. He was very kind to all the guests & very easy to work with. We will definitely contact Flikk for all our future events!

My love for this company and this photographer go FAR…read more The passion and love Jeremy has for his work shows through the pictures. I have been using him for 5 years now and he's amazing. Personable. Funny and awesome. Thank you Jeremy!

We hired Jeremy in Chicago, and he is absolutely the best event photographer in Chicago. He is…read moreprofessional, flexible, and beyond talented. His style is very particular, which I see as a good thing-- your photos will look like art, not just like anyone else's photos. Moreover, his prices are completely in line with those of other photogs in Chicago-- even less than several we interviewed! Back in September 2013, we needed our engagement photos quickly to produce save-the-dates and Jeremy delivered. We loved every shot he gave us and are constantly finding ways to use the pictures in new ways. Too, too many of the shots from our August 31 wedding are breathtaking. Jeremy gave me one photo before he left, taken just with his iPhone, and even that shot is spectacular. Plus all the guests at the wedding commented on how clearly capable Jeremy was-- getting right in the middle of the dancing, and being super efficient with all posed shots he took. Jeremy is a legitimate inspiration to both my fiance and me, who have both worked as event photographers ourselves. THANK YOU FOR COMING TO CALIFORNIA JEREMY!!

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.

Unfortunately we had a horrible experience with this photographer. We had originally planned to…read morehave our engagement photos taken in December, she rescheduled multiple times and we did not receive our photos until a few months later. Mind you, she did not even take the photos but sent someone else after canceling multiple times(all cancelations were on short notice). She does not respond well at all and we had to follow up with her multiple times to get responses. This caused our wedding planning to be significantly more stressful.

Monika was wonderful to work with. She photographed our engagement session and made both my fiancé…read moreand I so comfortable. Doing the engagement photo shoot really helped and prepared us for our wedding day. As the bride, I felt very at ease and I thought everything flowed so naturally. Monika was professional, easygoing, creative, always ready to take the shot, funny, and so helpful throughout our whole wedding day. She even helped me with bustling my dress during the reception! I am so grateful for all that she has done. Monika's work is truly beautiful--her ability to capture important and one of a kind moments is amazing. Her editing style is what made me choose her as my photographer and I could not be happier!

Kim from Kiki Photography was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She was very…read moreresponsive, respectful, and friendly yet professional throughout our interactions. Kim was also caring, reliable and timely in providing the support I needed to ensure my photography needs were met. The photographs she captured were truly beautiful - high quality and vivid, perfectly preserving all the special moments of our wedding day. Kim was easy to work with and very supportive while taking pictures. The photographs speak for themselves - if you want an honest, reliable professional photographer who will give you the photos you want, I highly recommend hiring Kim. You won't be disappointed!

From the owner: At Kiki Photography, we specialize in capturing timeless, authentic moments with a creative and…read morepersonalized approach. With years of experience, we deliver professional, high-quality photos that reflect your unique love story. From sneak peeks within 24 hours to full galleries in 4-6 weeks, we ensure a smooth, stress-free experience. Whether it’s a local celebration or a destination wedding, we’ll be there to preserve every special detail. Let us turn your big day into memories you’ll cherish forever.

Winterlyn is such a gift. She is a great person and photographer…read more Winterlyn shot our wedding this summer and our free engagement session a few months prior. We probably wouldn't have chosen to do an engagement session, but I'm so glad we did because, in addition to having a blast and producing beautiful photos, the session great way for the three of us to become comfortable with each other before the wedding. I hired Winterlyn because I felt she was someone I wanted to have around on my wedding day. She mixed well with everyone, helped us stay calm amid the chaos, and was super sweet and kind. You should hire Winterlyn because she is fun, funny, patient, flexible, professional, and talented. Winterlyn's turnaround time was astonishing. She sent the first batch of edited photos the next day! Her rates are also a steal for the quality she provides... and we shopped around a LOT. I immediately referred her to a friend's wedding, which of course she totally crushed. Our weddings were both pretty casual, and Winterlyn made them look freakin' spectacular.

From the owner: Winterlyn is a Chicago-based wedding photographer with a passion for capturing timeless, elegant…read moremoments. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and personal approach, she creates an extraordinary experience for every couple she works with. Being in business for 12 years, Winterlyn’s approach ensures each celebration is uniquely preserved with artistic vision and authenticity. From Chicago cityscapes to intimate, nature-inspired backdrops, Winterlyn crafts wedding stories that are heartfelt, vibrant, and enduring.