The Best Doula and Photographer -- Natalie Made My VBAC Dream Come True!…read more I cannot say enough about Natalie -- she was truly the reason my VBAC was such a success. She stayed by my side for over 24 hours, never once losing patience or energy. She guided me through every contraction, changed my position constantly, and did everything possible to help me stay strong and focused. Her calm, knowledgeable presence gave me confidence when I doubted myself, and I'll forever be grateful for her support and expertise. On top of being an incredible doula, Natalie is also an amazing newborn photographer. She came to our home just days after the birth and spent extra time making sure every shot was perfect -- never rushing, always so gentle with our baby. She went above and beyond by giving us additional photos and getting them back to us in only a few days. The images are absolutely stunning and capture this precious time so beautifully. Natalie is one of a kind -- dedicated, compassionate, and unbelievably talented. I can't imagine my birth or these first memories without her. If you're considering a doula or newborn photographer, Natalie is the one you want by your side.

Natalie was AMAZING for the birth of my second child. Throughout my entire pregnancy she was always…read moreavailable and made me feel confident with her wisdom. Her Christian background also allowed me to experience the labor and birth that I always envisioned. I would highly recommend Natalie as a doula!

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!

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!

Maria is amazing! She's been providing me and my family with our professional photography for…read moreyears. Maria has been a part of so many of our most important and memorable moments. Her work is hung proudly all over my home. Maria is highly talented and she makes her "subjects" feel comfortable so she can capture true and natural expressions. I highly recommend Maria Christine Photography!

Sonya recently shot our updated headshots and they turned out great! She is very friendly, easy to…read morework with and quickly turned around our photos. She was able to get smiles out of everyone. We look forward to working with Sonya Martin Photography when we do our team and action shots! Thanks again Sonya!!

Sonya Martin Photography is top notch. She and her team are professional innovative and creative…read more They capture the most important moments of your lives. She's my top choice. I've used them for my business and personal needs. They never disappoint.

We hired Janderson Photography for our family reunion held at the Sycamore Community Park on July…read more4th, 2025. Not only did Jeff do a great job capturing highlights, and portraits, he also accompanied our request of the July 4th holiday. Jeff is an absolute pleasure to work with. We wholeheartedly recommend Janderson Photography for your special occasions.

Jeff Anderson, Janderson Photography in Sycamore, took pix of the 2nd of my three dogs (Annie) and…read moreonce again did a superlative job. The pixs are absolutely stunning! See attached. On August 1st, he will take photos of my 3rd dog, Emma. (She and Annie are certified therapy dogs.) We are Lucky to have such a skilled photographer locally.

Winner winner, chicken dinner!! I just worked with one of…read morethe best photographers I've worked with. Shelby, from Shelby Sharlette Photography took care of taking pictures of my son and a couple of his friends for their preschool. She was very professional and maintained proper social distancing/Covid protocol. She captured the cuteness and innocence of these kiddos, while keeping things fun. The session went quickly and smoothly and the pictures turned out flawless. She was so easy to work with and stands behind all her work. She was also quick with responding to email and the turn around time was lighting fast. Her photos will leave you breathless and impressed. All of this surely sounds like it has an extravagant price tag, right? Absolutely not! Her sessions and pictures are affordable, without taking away from the quality of the experience and the pictures. And she'll even come to you! I have high expectations for services I receive and she surpassed them. Her work is trill and so is she! Give her a try, you won't regret it! You finally deserve a win in 2020, and hiring her would be just that!

I love Dee and her team! From the photo booth to the photography and drone footage, everything was…read moreabsolutely incredible. They brought such an amazing energy to our wedding day and truly felt like family. Our guests are still talking about how much they loved them and how fun the photo booth experience was! A special shoutout to Dee- she helped to make me feel like the most beautiful bride. She went above and beyond every step of the way to make sure I had everything I wanted and needed. She genuinely cared about making our day perfect and put so much heart into her work. The photos, videos, and memories they captures are something we'll cherish forever. We are beyond grateful for everything they did for us! We will absolutely be using them for future events and will continue recommending them to everyone we know. Thank you for helping make our wedding day so special!

From the word "go," my experience with Dee Dee and Sip & Snap was 100% fantastic. Communication was…read moresimply great- from the initial conversation throughout, Dee Dee understood the needs of my party and came fully prepared, and ready to have FUN with 300 people! Her warmth, humor, attention to detail, and fast & perfect photos were exactly what I'd hoped for. Imagine having 300 happy guests! They loved their photos and it's a testament to Dee Dee's skills. I loved her so much I recommended her for another event (I'm on the planning committee) and they were impressed as well. I will continue to sing her praises, and hire her again in a heartbeat!

We used Kim Johnson photography for a family photo recently. Her service was outstanding, and she…read moreprovides an uncompromising level of service for her customers. The photo session took about an hour and a half, and she was great with our 9 month old daughter! In 90 minutes, we had several outfit changes and diaper changes, and still wound up with a great selection of excellent photos to choose from. After the photo session, Kim called us a few weeks later to let us know that the photos were ready to view. We met her at her house, and she projected the photos on the wall so that we could see them nice and big, the size that we would be ordering. She had coffee, tea, and snacks for us, and set the photos to a slideshow for us to enjoy. We were stressed out about having to choose only a few photos from such a great selection, but she helped us through the selection process and we were able to decide on a great grouping of pictures to order. We are currently waiting for our photos to be delivered. Will update review when we receive our final product. Overall, a great experience so far, and we would highly recommend to anyone looking for very high-quality prints to hang in their home!