From the moment we had our first meeting with Liz on a very cold night in January, we knew that…read morethere was no one else out there we'd rather have photographing our 12-13-14 wedding. In fact, she ended up being the first vendor we booked, even before we had our venue picked. We knew wherever we ended up, we could trust Liz to capture it perfectly. And she did! Liz gave us pictures that took my breath away and everyone who has seen them has remarked on what an amazing job she did. She and her assistant were able to capture every single emotion and moment we went through that day and presented them beautifully. She is also not a photographer who relies on the current photographic fads (you know, the instagram-y looks) to make her work interesting. Instead, her photographs are classically beautiful and have a more editorial, natural feel. Even the posed formal pictures look natural. They are definitely images that will stand the test of time. Not only is her work amazing, Liz is too. She is professional, patient, interesting, funny, and soooo easy to work with. Even my husband, who hates to have his picture taken, enjoyed being around her so much that eventually he was able to relax and have fun. Ok, the bottom line of this ramble-y review is you want Liz Lui as your wedding day photographer. She is someone who is genuinely excited and happy for the couples she works with and will work her butt off making sure you are just as happy with the photographs as she is.

Absolutely fantastic from the very beginning. We found Liz through a Google search for…read morephotographers in Chicago and after seeing her photos online, decided to set up a meeting. We were a little weary of booking a photographer that didn't come from a personal recommendation, but as soon as we met her we knew she'd be perfect. We booked the very next day -- before we had a venue or anything else picked. We had ~400 people at our wedding and Liz did an absolutely phenomenal job capturing every little detail and put as at ease. She had scoped out the hotel and surrounding area in advance so she knew exactly where to capture photos and worked with us on our timeline to make sure we could get everything we wanted. We received all of our photos within a few weeks of our wedding and every. single. one. of them was stunning. We couldn't be any happier. Definitely one of the best wedding decisions we made. If you have the opportunity to work with Liz, TAKE IT.

I got a chance to review the photos Genevieve took for me at an event in December. They are…read moreamazing! She is so worth the $ and I don't say that about a lot of people. If you are looking to hire a photographer for your event, Here are the things you need to know about Genevieve: 1. She is easy to work with. 2. Her Turnaround is days... DAYS... not weeks... Not months! 3. She understands light and how to adjust her cameras to fit any situation. My room had over 500 candles and that is really difficult to shoot 4. My clients LOVED her. 5. She is extremely professional in her presentation and how she works with the client. You can really tell she has fun doing what she does. I'm so excited to refer her to my clients. Finally a photographer that get's it!!! Derrick J. Taylor President TAYLOR&CO EVENTS

got a random text from these people, not sure how they got my number, was very creeped out by it…read more Did NOT like the pictures they sent as "advertisment" they were blurry and looked terrible. dont text random numbers. "Glad you wont be my client" ya I dont know you.

Daniela has been wonderful from her stunning work to traveling last minute to my small home town in…read moreIndiana 5 hours away from Chicago so that I could still have the wedding of my dreams during a pandemic. Her work is unbelievable and truly captures the emotions of the day. Any bride would be lucky to have her document your day!

Daniela is not only professional and over the top friendly but she also made posing feel natural…read moreand captured so many great shots! All of our family and friends loved her and I couldn't recommend her more! Plus the turn around for getting our photos back was so quick!!

5 STARS!!!! Melissa was absolutely wonderful to work with! She was so attentive throughout the…read moreentire day and made sure every photo request I had was honored. I changed my mind more than once, and she was always so flexible and accommodating. She also has such a calming, positive personality. It genuinely felt like she was celebrating right alongside us instead of just doing a job, and that made the day even more enjoyable. And of course, the photos speak for themselves. We couldn't be happier with how they turned out! I would absolutely recommend Melissa to anyone looking for a photographer.

For us, photos were one of the most important elements of our wedding day, and Melissa Stuckey…read moreexceeded our hopes & expectations!! She is an amazing combination of being highly professional and organized, while at the same time seeming laid back and putting everyone at ease. We met ahead so she understood our personalities and the tone of our wedding as well as our "non-negotiables." She went above and beyond in handling the essentials we'd outlined, but she also has the eye and heart to catch countless other timeless moments beautifully. She has a golden personality and added joy to our day, while also having a solid grasp of things like the timeline of the event and managing those pieces so I didn't have to think about it. She is phenomenal at prompting "poses" (that don't look too posed!), and her fun personality made it easy to catch authentically happy shots. She's also highly intuitive and understands the moments that call for something more serious. From our first conversation about the possibility of booking until everything was signed-sealed-&-delivered, Melissa was a huge gift to work with. You can't go wrong with her. Thank you, Melissa!!

Working with Christine was one of the best choices we made in planning our wedding! Her passion for…read morephotography and working with soon-to-be married couples shines through in everything she does. She was so kind, welcoming and warm from the start, which really helped us open up during our engagement photoshoot. Her level of professionalism is unmatched and her attention to detail is reflective in all the beautiful pictures she captured and edited of our special day. She also helped us craft a perfect timeline for our wedding weekend that allowed us to capture all the photos we wanted while still enjoying our day with our family & friends. Don't hesitate to book Christine and team - we highly recommend!

Christine was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! She was an absolute pleasure…read moreto work with, and made the photography process a BREEZE! From the moment we met Christine, she was a breath of fresh air. We had both our engagement photos and wedding day photos taken by Christine. She makes you feel so comfortable throughout the whole photoshoot process and her words of encouragement and clear directions truly made us feel at ease and helped to create the most magical, natural photos. Before our wedding, Christine created the most detailed day-of schedule, down to the minute (all of our other vendors commented on how impressive it was and how much they appreciated it)! Christine was able to personalize our wedding day schedule and accommodate all of our requests, and she did so without hesitation. Christine was also able to keep us on schedule throughout our wedding day, which is no easy feat! We are so grateful to Christine for her hard work, expertise, attention to detail, and of course her kindness, and for providing us with the ability to re-live our favorite day over and over! Thank you!!

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Gavyn on our wedding day! From the minute we…read morespoke with Gavyn over the phone, we knew we had to book with her! My husband and I have never gotten professional photos taken before, so we were a bit nervous, but omg, Gavyn made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and the pictures turned out so beautiful. She even sent us a sneak peak of a few pictures the day after our wedding!! Gavyn is so genuine and sweet, who wants nothing more than just to make your experience so special. It was such a hot and humid day and she even went above and beyond and made sure my family had plenty of water! It was def the best money we spent! I highly recommend Gavyn Taylor Photography! Thank you so so much!

We spent months waiting for the day our child's adoption would be finalized and then we got the…read morecall... It was happening - like right now! I needed a photographer ASAP. A friend gave me Annette's name and contact information so I called and I'm so glad I did. On less than 48 hours notice Annette was able to come to court and capture our life-changing event. She could have charged us almost anything but she gave us a very fair price and the pictures were amazing. We had the photos available the next day so we could share the news with all of the people who couldn't make it in person to celebrate with us. It's impossible to over-state the value Annette provided. Our family is forever grateful to to Mitzvah Photography. Thank you!

Annette was terrific!! Not only did she capture the essence of the day, from the pre-service…read morepictures to the party following, she got my 94 year old grandfather to smile (!). Too me, that alone, was worth all the money in the world. I've already talked to her about booking the date for our youngest!

Wedding photos were one of our top priorities when we started planning. When we asked around for…read morethe things to look for in a good photographer, someone mentioned something that stuck with us: "Look for the things that are missing in someone's portfolio." We sent out a few portfolios to numerous friends and family, and Elena came back as the top independent choice every time. Her portfolio speaks for itself, but our cousin put it best: "if people saw these photos of themselves, they would be very happy with them". That is what drew us to Elena. A lot of photographers focus their energy on pictures that would look great in magazines and on Instagram, but Elena has those as well as a lot of smaller moments of joy between guests, capturing the emotions behind the photos. The bride and groom and their families looked happy in all of the photos, not like they were just posing for the camera. Our planners mentioned that she captures the day as it truly was, and that aspect was what made her portfolio stand out to us and everyone we showed it to. As soon as we used her for our engagement shoot, we knew our instincts had been right. She flew out to New York for a full day of pictures, and despite a ton of nerves at our ends, we felt so comfortable with her throughout. Even though these were the first professional photos we would take, and there were large crowds everywhere in New York, we were able to relax. When Elena sent over the photo gallery, the pictures reflected that. Her calming presence and her ability to capture the joy between us made our engagement photos look stunning. The multi-day Indian wedding was no different. Her and her second shooter Ryan were working across five days, morning to evening, and four large events and numerous smaller rituals. They probably took thousands of photos across the entire weekend. However, it never felt like a chore. We trusted her fully, even when we trucked through a mosquito-infested lawn because we knew the end results would be worth it (and they were). My dad was so impressed with how she took family portraits, positioning everyone effortlessly and quickly. Throughout, both her and Ryan focused on the emotions of the moments in addition to the flashy pictures. One of our favorite sneak preview photos showcases a young guest screaming for joy during the wedding ceremony. Elena has been a joy to be around, and we have loved getting to know her across these events. We have used photographers before, but we have never felt more at ease than when working with her. We believe that speaks to her personal qualities as well as her talent. One moment that stood out to us was when one of the people helping us out fell on the street. Elena was the first one there to pick her up, and Elena was the one that made sure she received help. We've also found it fascinating to see photos from guests where Elena pops up, smile plastered on her face or a tongue sticking out as she's taking her photos. She genuinely had a great time as well. We are going to use Elena for all future photos, no hesitation. When discussing wedding photography initially, we discussed a lot of our priorities internally. We concluded that the thing we wanted most of all was a set of photos that we would be happy to show our future kids. Elena delivered that for us.

Elena shot my wedding in Feb 2020. Photography was a top 3 priority for my partner and I…read more Loved working with Elena! She was a dream vendor leading up to it, answering emails prompting and clearly, and really understanding what we liked and wanted to get out of photography for the big day. She was fun to hang out with day of, she kept us on task, and made sure we got all the posed photos we wanted done. But most importantly - I am OBSESSED with our photos!! I could not have dreamt of them coming out better!!! I look at them every single day. I'm not typically this sentimental, but I really can relive every single moment of the day through these shots. I knew Elena was talented when I first looked at her portfolio, but holy moly some of the shots take my breath away, every time I look at them, no matter how much I look at them. And I think that reflects not only Elena's dedication to her craft but also her skill as a photographer that sets her apart from others in the field. She is really really excellent at this and it shows. I will cherish these pictures forever. I cannot thank Elena enough for capturing our day perfectly.