Honestly, I was a little disappointed in the wedding photos she did for us. Her website showed so…read moremany glamour shots and ours felt rushed and almost like she didn't care. On top of the photo price, our photo album was around $1500 and it felt/looked like a scrapbook I could have done on my own. There weren't any photos of the flower arrangements on our tables either. I was a pretty low maintenance bride, but that doesn't mean that I didn't want beautiful glamour shots.

It is impossible not to love Kristin the minute you met her. I live is another state and she…read moreaccommodated our meeting location by using Video chat. She has so much knowledge and her picture just make you free gorgeous. Not sure how she did not I got so many great photos to choose from and she really want able to capture every detail is such an artist way. There are so many different views and angles, it amazing. She just really knows how to position you and she has been a real asset to helping plan my wedding. She has so much knowledge and ideas, and when I needed the help she gave me great suggestions and vendors too. She will be apart out of lives forever until she retires as I can't wait to book her again as soon as I get pregnant.

Had an AMAZING experience with Maria, she is so patient and she knows how to get you comfortable…read more My daughter is a camera shy but Maria got her to open up, she knows what poses works best for each shoot as well. Absolutely loved her and she's such a talented photographe. -Vriza & Silvia VIllarreal

Maria did such an amazing job with my toddler pictures! To start of, my daughter in not really…read morephotogenic, she's shy when it comes to new people. But Maria instantly worked her magic and got her smiling. She even got her bubbles to take home. I was impressed with all the prompts and garden. The pictures turned out better than I imagined and made it so hard to choose from! She got exactly what I wanted which for me it was a magical look setting. Thank you so much again!!

From the moment I signed up for a photoshoot with Ann Oleinik, it would be a positive, memorable…read moreexperience: she sent me written materials that helped me prepare for the photo session and explained every step of the process. When I arrived at her studio, it was nestled among trees and open natural spaces. She greeted me warmly, and her make-up artist discussed with me what look I would like, rather than imposing her own concept. While my make-up was being done, I chatted with Ann. It was delightful and put me at ease. We laughed and compared stories. Her sense of humor was refreshing. By the time I was ready for her camera, I felt at home and Ann stepped into her role as photographer with ease, competence, and professionalism. She guided me and had an eagle eye for small changes such as a turn of the head, an expression, or use of objects that totally gave another facet to the resulting photographs. It was artistry in motion! And I never felt like I was posing! I never felt false or stiff or managed. The results were remarkable. She had captured the essence of me with such ease and lightness. She was almost like a dancer with her camera, moving through space and around me with grace and perfection. Her experience, talent, and powers of observation attest to her extraordinary abilities as a photographer. And the results were fabulous! It was hard for me to choose among so many marvelous photos; even in that she helped me without in any manner forcing her opinion. Her flexibility took nothing away from the creative process. I am so grateful to have made her acquaintance and to have undergone this unique experience. I highly recommend Ann Oleinik and would use her services and talents again without hesitation.

We hired Ann & Kam for our wedding and most recently Ann took portraits of my mother for her women…read moreover forty series and maternity photos. Their photos are truly a work of art and will be in your family for generations. Wedding: What makes them special is that Ann has a true gift for portraiture and for taking photos that capture the essence of who that person is and their relationships. Kam has an incredible eye for architecture. His photos bring drama and he creates harmony between the people and spaces ( it's hard to describe so just look at their portfolio!) They are such a great team and put you at ease the entire day. This is SO important because you spend the most time with them out of any person your wedding day, after your spouse of course. We got a package that included the wedding album which beautiful and I can't wait to share with my kids one day. Portraiture: Ann has built an incredible studio space and is able to do natural lighting and more formal studio lighting. Some photographers specialize in a more formal look while other have a less posed look but Ann is actually able to do both. Its a matter of telling her what you are looking for and your outfits/look. A few weeks after the shoot she went over the photos with us to be printed. It felt very special because now a days people have thousands of photos on their phones that they rarely look at. This process forces you to select a few that you will cherish and love. Also, I really appreciated that the printing is included because it's just one less thing I have to do. I hope to go back in the next year and get professional headshots.

Sylverstudio photographed two events for us in less than two years: our wedding reception and the…read morehomecoming of our internationally adopted daughter. We couldn't be happier with the quality of work we received! Sylver is very personable and really took the time to understand what we wanted out of the photography. All of our pics are beautiful--fairly priced with amazing communication. Highly, highly recommended!

Sylverstudio photographed my wedding in August, 2008, and we couldn't be happier with their work!…read more Not only are they incredibly talented photographers (the pictures look great), but they are SO friendly, considerate and nice -- a real pleasure to work with. They are a small studio, so you know exactly who you are working with (Sylver and her assistant Tonia). They provide such a high quality of service and go out of their way to make sure that everything is done right. And the ultimate bonus is that they are VERY reasonably priced compared to other Chicagoland photographers of the same caliber. We couldn't be happier!

Highly recommended!! We had a newborn/family session done and could not be happier with how they…read moreturned out. Our little one arrived earlier than expected so the photo shoot had to be scheduled last minute. Luckily, Michelle was quick to respond and was able to accommodate us on such short notice. Our shoot was done at our home visit and she brought her props which really gave the photos a "studio" look and feel (but without the studio price.) She was really quick and fluid in the way she positioned our little one...so much so that baby was asleep through the whole 2.5 hour session and several outfit changes! Definitely looking forward to booking Michelle for our future family photo sessions.

Highly recommended!! Michelle was extremely accommodating with the scheduling and met us down in…read moreLincoln Park over an early May weekend. She was very talented, amazing to work with and took perfect pictures. Her guidance as a photographer and easy going attitude made us feel comfortable and allowed us to really get into the session. Whether it was trying a pose she thought would look great or even taking our feedback, she was a top notch professional. Definitely recommend her for photo sessions and we'll be going back to her for newborn pics of our first little girl. Thanks Michelle!! Tyler and Adisa

Our family has used AnnMarie for 5 sessions so far and we have been so happy with the photos from…read moreevery single session! She has always made our family feel comfortable and at ease. It's not easy working with newborns/toddlers and a husband who hates being photographed, but AnnMarie is super sweet, understanding, and makes the sessions fun! She is truly one of the best photographers we've ever worked with and we will definitely continue working with her for years and years to come!

We first worked with Ann Marie when we moved into our new home and neighborhood several years ago…read moreand were so impressed with her work that we haven't used another photographer since. She has an amazing talent for capturing those special moments, which isn't easy when some of your subjects are 3 years old (in our case). The images she has taken of our family will be cherished memories for years to come. We could not recommend her any more strongly if we tried!

Oriana and her partner Erica photographed our wedding / post-elopement party with supreme…read moreprofessionalism, skill and style. I don't know what their secret is, but I've never seen a photographer manage groups of people so deftly while bringing out and capturing the most wonderful spontaneous emotions. In practical terms: Oriana was prompt, always returned phone calls and e-mails quickly, took our ideas and concerns seriously, communicated with us about everything in a clear and straightforward manner, and charged extremely fair rates. She came prepared with questionnaires to get a sense of the look and feel we wanted from our photographs, suggestions for our shot lists, and samples of creative photographs from similar events to inspire our imaginations. From the moment we met with Oriana, we felt completely assured that the photography for our event couldn't be in more capable or more careful hands. Oriana possesses an unparalleled devotion to her craft (along with a marvelously charming personality), and working with her was a genuine pleasure. She offered us a range of options and gave us the guidance we needed to feel like the celebration would be photographed in a way that would really reflect our personalities. When we began getting early samples of her work from the party (within 72 hours!), we were floored by how beautifully she and her partner had captured the people and moments at our party.

We love Oriana! She was our photographer for August wedding at Greenhouse Loft in Chicago. She and…read moreher second shooter were great to work with all day. She was laid back and such a joy to have as part of our day, which was a busy one including getting ready, a Hindu ceremony, a civil ceremony and then straight into our reception. The pictures are exactly what we wanted, capturing candid moments that perfectly recreate the day for us when we look through them. Several people commented that our engagement pictures and wedding pictures are some of the best they've seen, but even better, they mention how the photos capture our relationship perfectly. She was up for our game plan for the day and was awesome in figuring out the details. Could not recommend her enough!

Huda was so great to work with. Cheerful, always on time and worked around our needs and schedules…read more Pictures were lovely, she captured some great moments. She was very helpful in the actual process of taking the photos, new what posses looked best for us. Definitely recommend her for your wedding / newborn / family photos.