Stephane was truly a highlight of our engagement and our wedding day! He and his assistant were incredibly thoughtful, helpful, and they made each moment meaningful! I really appreciated the fact that he spent time with us before we booked him so everyone would feel confident it was a good fit! He put it best - if he's excited about us and our wedding, the photos will reflect that and same with us - if we're excited about him photographing our wedding, then we'll put our best into it! Stephane and his team were just absolutely lovely. He made sure to get the shots we asked for, but also let us have fun on the big day! I've seen too many couples throughout the years who get dragged out of fun dancing for photos and he was so mindful to let us have our fun and pull us away only for a second when we weren't actively doing something! Hiring him was the best decision my husband and I made! I would do everything over in a heartbeat. My mother passed away two months before the wedding and he texted me a sweet message expressing his condolences when he found out and was incredibly respectful when I asked if he could take pictures of us visiting my mother's grave after the ceremony. If you're considering hiring him, please do!! You will not regret it! He's worth every single penny and then some and he will take absolute great care of you and your spouse! My husband is the absolute pickiest guy on the planet and he's already told Stephane that he'd like him to take our future child's baby photos! LOL if that's not enough of a testimony, I'm not sure what is!! Stephane, thank you and your assistant for everything!!! We had an absolute blast and we loved working with you two. We hope to work with you again soon! read more

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Absolutely our favorite vendor of our whole wedding! Would recommend hands down, best choice we made for our wedding day. He was great during the whole process and both him and his assistant were marvelous the day of. We have received so many compliments from our family before they have even seen the photos! Multiple family members praised how professional, thorough and kind they were throughout the day. He took the time to walk us through the day so we could feel more relaxed and gave suggestions while also really listening to us and our needs. It made the whole process so much easier and magical. Our photos really capture the moment and feel very timeless. With that being said they are incredible photos!! As someone that has worked in weddings and events and has worked with dozens of photographers I can say that with certainty Stephane is one of the best. read more

There are not enough great things I could say about this photographer. Stephane's professionalism and creativity were impeccable. Our photos from our engagement and wedding were stunning. Stephane was very creative and made my husband and I feel comfortable. Throughout both sessions, Stephane made sure to maximize his time with us and give us a variety of poses in a variety of locations. There is nothing I would change about my experience or my photos. read more

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Words cannot fully describe what an amazing experience we have had so far with Stephane and his team! My soon-to-be-wife and I recently had our engagement photoshoot and it was awesome, beautiful, fun and an overall unforgettable experience! Stephane makes you feel so comfortable right away from the start and helps you enjoy every second of it. We are in love with our pictures- we could have not asked for anything better and we are beyond excited to see what he captures on the day of our wedding! Fully and absolutely recommended! read more

Stephane was one of the first vendors that our planner directed us to. His interview process was well worth it because we got a taste of what was to come if he were to choose us as a match. I truly loved that all he did was weddings because the focus was on that and that only. He flew to Dallas to take our engagements and he was absolutely amazing. I was shocked in the best way after the photos were given to us. His process is so professional and truly cares on how his work will be portrayed. I can't wait to see our wedding pictures but I don't even have to worry because I know they will be amazing! His pricing is well worth the results. Invest in photos because they are with you forever! ABSOLUTELY recommended. read more

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In one phrase, "Stephane is amazing". Stephane built a relationship with me and wife prior to our wedding to get to know us and our story. He was careful and patience throughout the process. We really appreciated all the support and guidance he provided while only being our photographer. I felt like we could rely on him for wedding advice. For example, he recommended a specific DJ that really made our wedding come together into a great event that our families still talk about to this day. Stephane is amazing photographer and captures moments beautifully. He is professional and handled our family taking pictures with grace. For our wedding album, we trusted him to design and organization of our special photos and we are glad we did. I appreciated that he captured my late mother in our photos and organized the book as a timeline of events during our wedding day. I would definitely recommend Stephane to anyone who wants a professional, amazing, and experienced wedding photographer. Thanks Stephane for making our special day that much more special. read more

It can be difficult to plan a wedding from thousands of miles away, which is why we were so fortunate to have found Stephane to photograph our wedding day. From our very first FaceTime introduction, we immediately felt comfortable with him - like a long lost friend! It was clear from the start that he genuinely cared about us and our story as a couple. His professionalism, ideas, and planning were exactly what we needed in a photographer. The photos themselves were spectacular and breathtaking. Stephane really captures how people are part of an environment, whether it be indoors or outside, which was especially important to us given the setting for our wedding. He was very flexible throughout the process in terms of incorporating our thoughts and ideas, and that made taking photos exciting and fun! His landscapes, bright, crisp colors, and angles make every photo a dream. We recommend Stephane to any soon-to-be-married couple! read more

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When planning our wedding my then fiancé and I sat down and discussed what was most important to us. As many of you know, weddings are expensive and all the details involved add up very quickly ! So at the top of our list was hiring a good photographer, a great DJ for the reception and planning a nice honeymoon. You spend months sometimes even years planning your wedding day which really only lasts 13 hours. But when it's all said and done, the one thing you actually walk away with are the pictures from that special day. For that reason, we felt that it was crucial to find an amazing photographer to capture the most important day of our lives. We were referred to Stephane Lemaire from a friend of mine that used him for her own wedding. After meeting with multiple photographers and even doing an engagement session with another photographer we knew Stephane was the perfect match once we met him. He welcomed us into his home for a meeting to not only discuss his pricing and variety of packages but to actually get to know us. This was one of the first things that set him apart from other photographers. He was genuinely interested in getting to know us as a couple and hearing our love story. From what I remember, our first meeting took almost 3 hours because he wanted to know all about our lives. He showed us his work by presenting us with wedding albums of other couples and a slide show. We instantly felt a connection to Stephane, he was friendly, laid back but also confident in his work and very professional. One of my husband's frustrations when meeting multiple photographers was that most of them were self taught or someone who just picked up photography as a "hobby". Not trying to knock anybody who decides to pick up photography as a hobby but many of them were not very good with their editing and their poses seemed cliche. They used the same locations, same poses and everything looked staged. Every album and couple had the same pictures. Not to mention they seemed over priced for what you were getting. On the other hand, Stephane had credentials, formal training and actually studied photography. His photography was not your every day picture. Every shot was unique, candid and it seemed like he really captured the theme of each wedding. No pose or style was repeated, he made every wedding look different. Stephane was confident and very organized. Hiring him was a big investment and he took the job seriously. He was incredible from start to finish. He made us feel very comfortable during our engagement session offering guidance here and there but he mostly just let us do our thang. He encouraged us to include props or anything that was meaningful to our relationship. He wanted to capture it. We felt completely comfortable with Stephane and had lots of fun working with him. Not to mention, he also provided us with information on other local vendors such as make up artists, hair dressers, and DJs. Which was super helpful when you are new to the wedding industry. Prior to the wedding day, he had us fill out a questionnaire pertaining to our family members, the wedding party and what were "priority" pictures that we wanted taken. On the wedding day, he arrived early, was completely stress free and worked behind the scenes. Looking at our pictures there were so many moments he captured that I didn't even realize he was there for. He created a gorgeous wedding album for us that we will have for the rest of our lives. We were able to pick the material used, the box it would be stored in and the aesthetic details but Stephane designed the spreads that displayed one of our happiest days. He was flexible throughout the entire process and we knew we could count on him. His beautiful photography now decorates the walls in our home. We have shots of our engagement session and wedding portraits hung throughout our home serving as a constant reminders of such a special time in our lives. I can't say enough good things about Stephane. If you hire him, I promise you that you won't regret it. read more

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Started by finding Stephane (prounounced Stef-Ahn', it's French!) online and noticing his photography was noticeably superior than others, started an online chat session on his site. Needed a photographer on short notice and was really psyched to discover he could help us out in a pinch. Like most photographers in my area, there were very few Yelp reviews, so I had to do some shopping on my own. Right away, after our chat, we spoke on the phone and Stephane volunteered to come to the site of the portrait 2 days in advance to check it out. Stephane's understanding of lighting and posing is quite artistic-see his website. He has an assistant who accompanies Stephane on shoots. I was very impressed with Stephane's professionalism and hope to use him for future portraiture needs. read more

Stephane was amazing to work with! He is professional and makes it a point to really get to know you and your significant other at a level where he wants to capture the true moments on your special day. We live in Chicago, IL and wanted our engagement session here! He made it happen! On the day of our wedding it really felt like we had a friend with us to capture all of our special moments. He's detailed, and when he has a vision you just have to let him have it... Trust me you will not be disappointed read more

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From his initial consultation to his follow through with execution at our wedding, Stephane Lemaire was nothing short of superb, expert professionalism. As an older couple, we were a little apprehensive as to what our pictures would look like. We had no idea how to "pose" or make ourselves photogenic. However, we were amazed at how easy he made it for us. He brilliantly captured our engagement, our wedding, and reception pictures making us proud to display our pictures and give them to family and friends because honestly... we've never looked so good!!! He made us feel very comfortable and allowed our love and respect to really shine in our photos. The quality of his pictures captures "us" through his lighting techniques and distance he gave us to be us. He had great ideas on how to get the best pictures and incorporated all of our ideas and wants. We fell in love with our engagement pictures. What stands out the most was the insight and professionalism he brought to our events. He was never invasive during the wedding or reception, yet he captured emotion and motion so well. We hardly noticed he was there, but were amazed to see the joy, love, care, warmth of our joined families that came alive in his pictures. While looking at the pictures months after the wedding, my guests still say it was the "most beautiful and magical" wedding ever. Our guests were excited to see themselves in the pictures and how well they looked. Now my family wants to adopt him! What he captured in photos will bring a lifetime of joy in our memories. Stephane has our highest recommendation. It is no surprise that he is highly requested and recommended by all the TOP professionals in ELP. His pictures exceeded all our expectations and he is great to work with. Highly recommend the all-day package because he made the wedding day jitters disappear. It's much easier when you know you are working with the best, and Stephane IS THE BEST. His photography is like a dream capturing our most intimate moments as well as our grand display that made my dream wedding come true. Photography is the one part of the wedding that will last forever and he absolutely worth the investment. Stephane Lemaire is absolutely the best photographer. read more

Working with Stephane was a revelation. From the very beginning, he brought a most unique blend of professionalism, tirelessness, and perseverance to deliver a product of unmatched quality. He established a strong rapport right away with us, and communicated his goals. He flew in for our engagement shoot to Minneapolis, and by the time he has met us, had spent the previous day doing intense research and scouting to discover the best possible locations. The day of our engagement shoot was taken over by a huge blizzard that rendered streets impassable. Stephane and his assistant Dulce were not deterred, and still drove us to the chosen spots and encouraged us in the freezing cold to take photographs. On our wedding day, again, his professionalism and drive was unmatched--they literally did not rest for one moment as they clicked away capturing every single aspect of our day. In just 3 weeks, he had our photos to us. We were just stunned at how well composed, thoughtful, detail oriented and colorful they were. Every shot appeared to capture the true essence of or day. We are not exaggerating when we say that working with Stephane is the best decision you will make on your wedding day read more