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.

I'm fairly disappointed with my experience here. It has also made me decide I probably will take my…read moreown photos of my kid, rather than continuing to pay anyone. What's included in the package is made unclear, so I never got what I expected. In addition, during the shoot he said that he could take my arm out if I had it on my kiddo and when I reminded him of this later, he said that was considered a complex edit and would cost money but they'd do it complmenetary that time. Had he told me this at the time of the shoot, we would have done something differently to get photos without me there in the background. Not cool.

We booked the Outdoor/On-Location Family Portraits package from MN Photo Studios for our mom as a…read moreMother's Day gift, and it turned out great. Miguel came to my parents' house and took photos in their backyard. He got pictures of my parents together, with each of us kids, with our own families, and with all the grandkids too. Miguel was super professional, friendly, and easy to work with. He made everyone feel comfortable and was really flexible with what we wanted. We just got the photos back and my whole family was really happy with how they turned out. Highly recommend him!

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.

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.

I hired Jill to complete a shoot of headshots for me a few months ago. I was very satisfied with…read morethe services she provided and her work. She was professional, on time, her photography skills were excellent, and the price was reasonable. I would consider using her again for future headshots or other photography services. *This is an actual review - "not fake".

Our company was traveling to Chicago from all over the states. We wanted to have photos taken for…read moreour website and social media platforms. Jill was able to work with us on extremely short notice, which was greatly appreciated. She is very professional but easygoing, which put everyone at ease. From the first email and phone call she has been very patient, understanding and was willing to go through all the photos until we were completely satisfied with the final choices. We couldn't thank her enough for all her time.

We love Miguel! We've used him now for family pictures for 4 years running and he never…read moredisappoints. He always gets the shot - with a baby, a toddler, 1 dog, 2 dogs, doesn't mater he'll get the best shot of your family. We highly recommend him for the quality, variety of shots, coaching during the shots and responsiveness.

We scheduled our fall family photo shoot with MN Photostudios and worked with Camilla. I had booked…read moreour photoshoot over a month in advance and tried to schedule our 1 hour session to be during the golden hour. Since I booked the session so far in advance, I was off on trying to predict when sunset would occur by about 20 minutes. On the day of, Camilla reached out to me and asked if I wanted to move the photoshoot time up by 20 minutes to maximize our time with sunlight for the photoshoot. We really appreciated that gesture as it allowed us to maximize our time with sunlight for the photoshoot. We have a two month old and Camilla was so patient and helpful trying to capture photos with him. She had great suggestions for us and was open to whatever we wanted to do for the photoshoot. We really enjoyed working with Camilla and couldn't be happier with how the photos came out. We will definitely keep them in mind for our next photoshoot and couldn't recommend them enough!

Melissa and Isai took my wedding photos May 2014. I was super excited for my wedding day and…read morecouldn't wait to be married to my best friend. The big day came, I blinked and the day was over, I was a bit sad due to how fast the day went by. All brides to be know how much planing goes into a wedding, so at the end of the day, I couldn't believe my wedding day had ended. When I received my photos back from Melissa and Isai photography, my husband and I were able to relive that day! Through the amazing photos they took I had the same feeling I had on my wedding day, I cried with such excitement. They were able to capture the feeling and mood of that day. I remembered feelings and emotions through the photos, I also received many compliments on my wedding photos. Melissa was very patient and creative for the bride photos and Isai captured my husbands true personality through the pre ceremony photos. I would definitely use them again for other special occasions!

I recently had the most amazing experience with this boudoir company, and I cannot recommend them…read moreenough! From start to finish, everything was absolutely perfect. I was a little nervous going in, but they made me feel completely comfortable and confident the entire time. The woman who did my hair and makeup was incredible--she truly worked magic and made me feel beautiful before I even stepped in front of the camera. The photographer was phenomenal. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, but she guided me through every pose with patience and expertise. Her direction and encouragement made a huge difference, and it shows in the final photos--which turned out stunningly! This was such an empowering and fun experience. I walked away feeling amazing, and I'm so happy I decided to do it. Five out of five stars, hands down!

Lesson Learned: Nothing in life is free…read more I recently won a giveaway through Sylk Marti Studios, which advertised a free photoshoot valued at $1,500 on Instagram ad. I thought it was an amazing deal and a unique experience, so I signed up and "won" their Luxury Boudoir Giveaway. The prize included professional hair and makeup, a 2-hour creative portrait session, expert posing direction, a prep guide, magazine-quality retouching, and $750 worth of artwork or credit toward additional artwork. Before booking, they called to get to know me and asked me to create a Pinterest mood board. At the end of the call, they required a $250 "fully refundable" booking deposit. I asked how many pictures the $750 credit would cover--only two, at $375 each. That was shocking. My photoshoot was on April 20th. I brought my outfits to the studio and was shown an album of their high-quality photos. Individual portraits were $375 each, including a digital copy and printout. When I asked if the $750 credit included printouts, I was taken aback to learn it only covered 2 DIGITAL copies. Allie did my hair and makeup, and while I enjoyed her company, I usually do my own makeup and wouldn't have minded doing it myself. The photographer, Mercedes, reviewed my outfits but seemed unimpressed since they didn't include much lingerie, despite the prep guide saying lingerie wasn't required. The session took place in a room with a few sets and backgrounds, but the energy was lacking, and the experience felt awkward. Mercedes was sweet, but I didn't vibe with her, making the session less enjoyable. The viewing appointment on Zoom on April 26th was also awkward. They showed a slideshow of favorite shots with dramatic music, then asked me to rate each photo as "Love it, like it, or leave it." Knowing the $750 credit only covered two pictures, I liked a few and left the rest. After another round of choosing, I selected my top two pictures. When it came time to refund the $250 deposit, they deducted $76.88 for tax, which was not what I had in mind. So, I essentially paid $38.44 for each DIGITAL picture, making them the most expensive pictures I own. The claim that the deposit was fully refundable felt like a blatant lie. After the viewing appointment, I waited for an email from the production manager, April, with the link to my photos and my refund. Communication was poor, and I had to follow up multiple times. It took almost two weeks to get any response. When April finally sent the link on May 13th, it didn't work. She promised to fix it and text me when it was ready, but, of course, she never did. The next day, I had to email again for a working link and reset password. Regarding the refund, it was initially sent to the wrong account due to a mix-up with another person's profile. They had no idea until I pointed it out. After correcting this, April finally refunded the correct amount of $173.12 the next day. I knew it shouldn't have taken 5-7 business days because Chase Bank processes these things quickly. Overall, this experience was long, frustrating, and not worth the advertised value of $1,500. I'm still upset that they taxed the 2 digital photos supposedly valued at $750 (which they aren't because I'm only getting the digital copies, not printouts). If I had known I wouldn't get my full $250 refund, I never would have bothered with this so-called "experience."