We had a great experience working with Travis (Wasabi Photography) and are extremely happy with the photos both from our engagement shoot and our wedding. He has a unique eye for lighting, and his ability to capture stunning images of people and their environment is impressive. We were also amazed by his ability to efficiently handle large group photos (often including 20-30 people). Overall we are thrilled with the quality of our photos and had a very positive experience working with Travis. Our only major complaint is that at our reception, only guests who were dancing were photographed. Since we had a large outdoor balcony where many (especially older) guests went to chat, this meant that over half of our guests were not in any candid reception photographs. Additionally, we had a large fire pit and s'more making station on the patio, and there was only one photo from that (when then bride was roasting a marshmallow) - again, it's a really nice photo, we just wish there were more of the other guests who were out there. We enjoyed sharing the reception photos with our friends and family (there were some great images of those who danced), and wish we had photos to share with everyone. Aside from that issue, we have to note that Travis really went above and beyond in many ways. We were able to do our engagement photos in Chicago (where we lived at the time) while our wedding was in Michigan, and Travis traveled at no extra cost. He arrived early and came to our rehearsal to scope out the venue in advance to make sure he was prepared for the day of (again, at no extra cost). He even navigated a last-minute curveball when a family member decided to setup video recording of our ceremony, discussing with him in advance where to setup so that he would not be in the background of any photos. As noted above, he and Justin (second photographer) handled the group photos with impressive efficiency. Based on our experiences, we would strongly recommend Wasabi Photography! read more

Looking for professional, kind, and efficient photographers? Look no further!! Wasabi Photography was incredible, professional, and so so so organized. They photographed our wedding day, and we were wowed by them every step of the process. Multiple wedding guests approached us and complimented their professionalism, efficiency, and expertise. My husband's brother was so impressed that he is intending to use them for his wedding next year. Huge thanks to Wasabi Photography and highly recommend them to anyone and everyone!! read more

Travis was great to work with throughout the entire process! It was really important for us that we had a photographer who captured moments that were in the moment and felt natural. I honestly don't even recall seeing Travis throughout our reception because he was busy floating around capturing beautiful candid shots from unique angles and perspectives. Aside from the pictures, Travis was super responsive throughout the entire year + that we booked him and we would highly recommend him! Thanks, Travis!! read more

We loved working with Travis for our wedding! If you want a photojournalist, Travis is the one for you. In a very difficult year he worked with us through 3 rescheduled dates and was very flexible. He and his second photographer Allison were with us for 12 hours on our wedding day and they made everything easy. Travis handled our group portraits and a large bridal party incredibly efficiently. At our reception, every time I found myself thinking this was something I'd love to have a photograph of, he and Allison somehow managed to be right there ready to capture the moment. He is incredibly talented, truly captured the emotions of the day, and we are thrilled with our photographs. Hire him! read more

I LOVE my wedding photos! Photography was probably the second most important thing to me on my wedding day (after my dress!). I scoured the internet for photographers, and Travis was the winner hands down. His work isn't a bunch of stiff, posed wedding photos. His work tells the story of your big day. I look at my photos and I can see the personalities of my friends and family come to life. Not only that, but he has a knack for being in the right place at the right time. I have so many amazing photos from my wedding day, I could wallpaper an entire room with them. I'm still struggling with which ones to actually display. The are all so beautiful, and my hubby says I can't hang them all. His work really speaks for itself. So, let me get down to working with Travis. I planned my wedding from out of state. Travis was so friendly and easy to work with. He was quick to respond, and very accommodating of our travel schedule. He also Face-timed with us, so we could get to know each other and feel comfortable working together the day of the wedding. Our meetings were always very relaxed, and I never felt like he was in a rush to get them over. Working with Travis felt more like working with a friend. Hire him! I promise you won't regret it. read more

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Travis took advantage of us during covid, he used it as a financial gain for himself and now we are out money, a wedding and a service. I strongly recommend to not use him, trust and partnership on your day is so important, you will not have it with him. If you are in a similar situation please contact me as we have a few items in the pipeline read more

We highly recommend Wasabi Photography for your next event! Travis was a wonderful wedding photographer and we felt very much at ease in our decision to use his services for our big day. He was responsive, kind, accommodating, and talented- really the list goes on. If you want a fantastic photographer for your wedding day do not look further. He has the unique ability to be able to detect good shots without them looking overly staged. See attached for reference. Thank you so much Travis for these images that will last a lifetime! read more

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I fell in love with Travis's journalistic style after seeing a friend's wedding photos and I while I researched other photographers, I could not stop thinking about his work! And after meeting him, I knew he was the perfect fit for our photography wants and needs. Our engagement session was fun and not forced - Travis did an excellent job capturing genuine moments and getting us comfortable having our photo taken and working with him. We absolutely loved how the photos turned out! And just when I thought I couldn't be more impressed, our wedding photos turned out even more beautiful than we ever imagined! I can not emphasize enough how organized Travis and Justin were the day of the wedding (and the days leading up). Even while they were in the hotel rooms while everyone was getting ready, they were discreet and helpful when needed (they came prepared with scissors and boutonniere fastening skills!). They kept things moving at a great pace while keeping the mood light and fun when we were taking our first look and bridal party photos as well. Oh, and the dance floor pics - they are priceless! I HIGHLY recommend Wasabi photography, such a pleasure to work with and the photography was exceptional. read more

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We could not be happier with Wasabi Photography and would enthusiastically recommend them to anyone who has a special day or moment to document. Some of our favorite moments from the day were during our photo sessions, whether standing on top of the Wabash Street bridge, the madness of family photos, or all the private moments when my husband and I stole away with just Travis and Justin. Travis was so helpful in guiding us leading up to the day and on the day itself Travis and Justin kept us relaxed and helped us find ways to stay present in what is inevitably a whirlwind. And did I mention the photos are beautiful? They managed to capture all the moments that I want to hold onto and refer back to over the years. Your wedding photographers will be by your side all day and can either add to your day or detract from it - Travis and Justin definitely added something special to our day and we are so happy with our decision. read more

As a guest of a wedding I have not seen the pictures but I found this photographer/owner to be one of the most unprofessional, rude and not caring business people I've ever dealt with. He argued with guests, almost sat on peoples laps to get a good shot and did not do anything to make sure that people in posed photos look the best they could. This made for a very uncomfortable evening as a guest and would not recommend this photographer to anybody. As I said I have not seen the pictures and I am sure they are very nice but at what cost to the gusts? read more

To say Travis is a wedding photographer wouldn't do justice to all that he offers. Not only did he take incredible photos we are still smiling wildly about, but he also supported us in a highly professional manner on our wedding day. As you know it can be a stressful time, but his cool and calm demeanor put everyone at ease. He knows how to grab the perfect candid shots you'll remember the rest of your life, and at the same time he can line up your huge family and make sure everyone looks good for the group shots. I highly recommend him for anyone who needs a wedding photographer in Chicago or anywhere in the US for that matter. As an extra offering, he setup a photo booth during the evening after our wedding, everyone loved taking silly photos with fun props, we're still laughing at some of the pictures of my father in law. Overall it was a professional, easy, and wonderful experience working with him. read more

When searching for our wedding photographer, we were looking for someone who would be able to capture the candid moments and tell the "story" of our wedding. We received a couple recommendations from friends for photographers in the Chicago and Milwaukee area and came across a list of the best wedding photojournalists in Chicago, where we found Travis. We loved the photos we saw on his website, especially the candids, but were sold when we spoke to him on the phone about shooting our wedding. The conversation ended up lasting an hour - he was extremely patient in answering all our questions and is very detail oriented, which went very well with my planning style and was extremely helpful to us since we were planning from Milwaukee and weren't always able to be in Chicago or meet in person. He also offered to set up a photo booth for us which was a perk because we had planned to get one anyway so having Travis take care of it meant one less vendor for us to deal with. Travis spent several hours with us getting to know us and shooting our engagement photos, which was great since most engagement shoots only allow for an hour or two of shooting. Travis is extremely generous with his time and doing the engagement shoot really put us at ease and helped us feel comfortable with him before the wedding. On our wedding day, Travis was calm and composed, offering help while the girls got ready- he had everything, even a sewing kit and scissors! His presence was definitely calming and did not add to the stress level at all. He stayed until quite late in the night to capture pictures of our guests dancing and overall was extremely helpful and personable the entire day. We recently got our wedding photos back and have gotten so many compliments from friends and family on them! We are so happy we went with Wasabi Photography for our wedding! read more

We had an exceptionally positive experience with Wasabi Photography for several reasons. First, Travis is a wonderful photographer and took a tremendous set of engagement and wedding photos. Second, he is organized and responsive- you are in good hands, as he has a clear plan about how to execute the event appropriately. Third, he is friendly, easy to get along with, sets others at ease, manages family dynamics on your behalf, and does everything he can to ensure your big day is a success. I would highly recommend using Wasabi Photography for high quality photos and a high quality experience. read more

Travis is an exceptional photographer and, even more importantly, is a really nice and laid-back guy who is wonderful to have around on an emotional and busy day! We knew our wedding reception would have a big, fun dance party and I knew from his portfolio that Travis's photo-journalism style would allow us to perfectly capture all of the joy our wedding brought. Travis gave us so many candid, beautiful shots throughout the day and was almost invisible when he was doing it. He is also really thoughtful and professional - for example, he carried water bottles in his camera bag for me and my husband. Also, the easy option to add a photo booth gave us some of our favorite images from our wedding. In short, I just truly can't recommend Travis enough. Hiring him as our wedding photographer is one of the best decisions we made. read more

Wasabi Photography was my absolute best vendor find for our wedding. Travis and Justin were phenomenal - they scoped out our ceremony and reception locations in Iowa (reception was at the Field of Dreams movie site), as well as a specific requested location (Fenelon Place 4th Street Elevator in Dubuque) and came up with amazing shots. These guys were incredibly professional, which was exactly what I was looking for after experiencing some friends' photographers who were more interested in the party. These guys will listen and do exactly what you want for your wedding. Travis will spend 12 hours with you (more with us!). He was flexible in helping me plan from New Zealand, even meeting me in Chicago at my convenience the week before the wedding. These guys are worth every penny. read more

Travis did a phenomenal job photographing our wedding- I use that word on purpose, because his work really is photographs, not pictures. He artfully composed every still shot he took- there was one he took in the middle of a street in downtown Chicago that I thought would look ok, and he used his artistic eye to take a beautiful picture. The candid shots were awesome- it felt like he and his second photographer were around at every moment. Travis made sure we walked away with beautiful, artistic photographs that spoke to every single moment of the day- and did so with professionalism. I would recommend him in a heartbeat! read more

Having a strong photographer was my number one priority out of the entire wedding planning process. After the music has ended, the cake has been eaten, the guests head home, and all of the wedding hype has come to an end- you will be left with your memories and your wedding photos. I knew that I wanted good ones. I thoroughly researched photographers for many weeks. Travis came highly recommended to us from other photographers (always a good sign). After looking through Travis' portfolio and meeting with him in person, we knew that he was the right person for us. My husband and I were married in an outdoor venue in rural Michigan and the reception took place under a white tent. During my wedding photographer research, I had seen some 'not so great' wedding photos from events that took place in tents- this only increased my desire to find a person with a strong photography skill set. We were impressed with Travis' previous photojournalism background. We knew that we wanted someone who could capture 'moments' and 'emotions' from our wedding, and we weren't looking for someone who was only skilled at lining up a bridal party. Travis and his shooting partner, Justin, were calm, funny and easy going. You will enjoy spending your entire wedding day with them (something important to consider- your photographer will be at your side all day. You need to like them!) Travis and Justin were extremely flexible and go above and beyond to get great shots- we took them to a farm, on ATV rides around the farm, into old barns, into rows of wine vineyards... They dealt with the heat and mosquitos likes champs and never complained. Travis' communication style is clear, professional and calm. He is not an overwhelming or overbearing photographer shouting and directing (we were not looking for this). Travis has the 'business side' of things down. He was one of our most organized and professional vendors. We liked that we could pay him online via credit card in installments. You will find him very easy to work with. Travis and Justin absolutely love what they do and it shows. My family continues to comment about how hard Travis and Justin both worked at our wedding and how my family thoroughly enjoyed their company throughout the day. I would highly recommend Travis and Justin to anyone and everyone. In fact, my friend is already trying to book Wasabi Photography for her upcoming wedding. I believe that a good photographer is the best money that you can spend on your wedding- and we found the best of the best with Wasabi Photography. read more

When my wife and I were looking for wedding photographers, we didn't really know what to expect and what to look for. After meeting with a few other photographers, we saw a range of styles but were not really blown away. We finally scheduled a meeting with Travis, who we were not initially planning on meeting because he was a bit out of our budget. However, after sitting down with him, listening to his approach and work history with photography, and seeing his work, it became super clear to us that you get what you pay for. Travis is a true professional photographer - he started photography as a news photographer, which is reflected in his photojournalistic style and ability to capture the perfect moments throughout our engagement session and wedding. He has an eye for creativity and is incredibly skilled in using lighting, reflections and silhouettes to frame stunning, colorful shots. It was also entertaining to listen to him banter and nerd out with his second shooter, Justin (who was also amazing and fun to work with). We were impressed not only by their ability to handle our hectic wedding schedule, but also by the care and thought they put into picking out wedding shoot locations around the city (for instance, they visited our hotel and venue the day before the wedding and did a thorough walkthrough to pick out the best spots). They managed to find beautiful locations where we got some amazing photos, despite the sleet/rain and 30+ mph winds. We have two minor points that we could have resolved if communicated earlier: 1) We wish that there were more photos of guests during the reception who were not dancing and more portraits of the two of us with our wedding party. 2) Some of angles (especially low-angles pointing up), while creative and unique, were not the most flattering (they're great for capturing the moment and fun to look at, but we won't be framing them). Otherwise, we are absolutely in love with Travis's work! read more

Travis did an amazing job documenting our wedding day and with our engagement shoot and we would highly recommend him. It was extremely important to us that we find a photographer who would document all the important moments of the big day while also getting some great creative shots around the city and in our venue. The day goes by so quickly and Travis nailed it on documenting every important moment with amazing photos that we know will help us to relive the day for many many years to come. He also got some amazing photos with the wedding party around the city and some great shots of everyone having a great time on the dance floor. Your photographer is with you all day and having someone that you are comfortable with and who puts you at ease is extremely important, Travis fits the bill perfectly. We would highly recommend doing an engagement session if you're on the fence about it. We were not used to being in front of a camera so the engagement session was great practice and made us much more comfortable which we think made our wedding day photos even better. read more

We absolutely loved working with Wasabi Photography! My husband and I planned our wedding from out of state and Travis made that process seamless. He planned a FaceTime call so we could meet and we continued to talk via phone and email up until the wedding. He went above and beyond and showed up for the rehearsal to meet everyone and learn the ceremony layout. He was also flexible with my ever changing schedule! We love all our photos and have a very hard time picking some favorites because there are so many! He and Justin did a great job capturing real moments from the wedding and showing just how fun the night was! Highly recommended! read more

We are so glad we went with Wasabi Photography. Our wedding photos turned out amazing! Travis was great to work with, we would recommend Wasabi Photography to anyone! Travis truly captured all the important moments from our wedding! read more

Travis is awesome! So laid back and made the photos feel as natural as they possibly can in such an intense situation. Travis and his assistant Justin were so fun to work with. Easy-going and took all of the combinations of photos we wanted. Would recommend him to anyone. Travis, thank you so much!! Looking forward to pouring over the pictures of such a fun night. read more

Wasabi was the best choice we could have made for our wedding photographer! Travis and Justin were so easy to work with. Leading up to the wedding Travis was really good about checking in and making sure we were getting our day-of itinerary together, but also really good about stepping back and giving us time to finalize it, even as we started to cut it pretty close with less than a week to go. As my bridesmaids and I were getting ready the morning of the wedding, Travis was in the hotel suite with us, but was inconspicuous and completely respectful and professional. Everyone was totally comfortable with him there. He even brought scissors and fabric tape, much appreciated! Most importantly, Travis and Justin take beautiful photos and work well together. We have some really interesting shots that showcase the city and our wedding venue really beautifully, and we look great in them too! read more

Travis exceeded all my expectations in a wedding photographer! We are so happy with the outcome of the photos. Travis delivered all that he said he would by capturing the story of our day. Travis' assistant Justin is also a very talented photographer, and watching the two of them work together was very impressive. They made us feel assured and at ease in situations to which we were unaccustomed. Their expertise shows in our photos because it was the first time my husband and I had ever taken photos like that together, yet it looks like we had been modeling for years if you ask me! We have all the "wedding day photo must haves" with formal portraits of our family members, beautiful photos of the tables all set with the flowers on them, photos of my dress, our cake, our "first look", and many unique, candid photos that will keep our special day alive in our hearts and minds forever. We were grateful that Travis and Justin attended the rehearsal at the church the night before, and also stopped by our reception venue before the event was held, in order to familiarize themselves for the big day by meeting our families and scoping out the scene. We also greatly appreciated Travis and Justin's patience with our 2 year old son who got tired and crabby at one point. I highly recommend Wasabi photography! read more

We absolutely LOVED working with Travis & Justin on our wedding day! Finding the right photographer was our number one priority and we knew right away after meeting Travis (and his adorable Beagle) that we would be in great hands. From email communication, to location recommendations, to our beautiful engagement session - Travis was amazing to work with throughout our entire planning process. The wedding day was perfection and Travis and Justin helped make our day feel even more special. They were professional, friendly, and captured the important moments in the most creative and elegant way. They make such a great team and work masterfully with angles & lighting to capture emotion at its richest & most candid moments. With many people to wrangle all day (including my 40+ person family), they kept things structured and fluid without interrupting the natural flow of the day. We have had the best time reliving everything & all of the precious moments that filled our day. Thank you Wasabi for being such an important piece of our day & we would highly recommend them to anyone! read more