I had the absolute honor of having Phil photograph my wedding in January, and we are so happy with…read morethe photos and the experience that we had with him. Phil met with us prior to or wedding to discuss timelines and what we wanted, and to show us some examples of his recent work. Phil also photographed my sister's wedding a few years prior, so I knew we were in great hands. The day of our wedding, Phil and his assistant (who is also his daughter) were on point. They captured amazing shots, both posed and candid, throughout the entire evening. Phil is a master at his craft and our photos were available to us digitally very quickly. He was even willing to go above and beyond for us when my husband's Grandmother passed away while we were en-route to our honeymoon 2 days after our wedding, to get us some photos of her from the wedding.

I can't express how disappointed I am with Matt Warren. First thing on the morning of my wedding…read moreday, he calls to say he would be late. I had already cancelled a pre-wedding shoot with him because of prior issues, but I gave him another chance--and what a mistake that was. To top it off, he shot the video on an iPhone. Are you kidding me? I expected professional equipment for the price I paid, not someone using their phone! The video is not clear, especially the bride's face, and it's short without filters or professtional editing. And the final photos? I honestly can't believe it. My friends took better shots with their phones during the wedding! Not only were the photos awful, ugly filter, but they were delivered much later than promised, and I had to wait even longer for the video. This entire experience was horrible. I wouldn't even recommend this photographer to my enemy. If you want to ruin your wedding day, by all means, hire him.

Matt is professional, proficient and most of all, creative. He has the ability to see shots and…read moremake them come to life like no other photographer I've seen. Matt also did some very powerful videography for me and hit it out of the park. Can't go wrong with whatever photo or video shots you might be looking for with Matt.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Doru and the senior photos he took of my daughter at…read moreLoyola University! From the moment we met him, he put my daughter at ease with his friendly demeanor and clear direction. Doru has an incredible eye for capturing both the iconic Loyola campus spots and finding unique, unexpected settings that made my daughter's photos truly stand out. He knew exactly how to work with the natural light and architecture to create stunning compositions that perfectly captured this milestone in her life. What impressed me most was how he balanced professionalism with making the session fun and relaxed. My daughter isn't usually comfortable in front of the camera, but Doru's encouragement and gentle guidance brought out her authentic smile and personality in every shot. The turnaround time was impressive, and when we received the final gallery, we were absolutely blown away. The quality, variety, and emotional impact of these photos exceeded all our expectations. We've received countless compliments on them from family and friends. If you're looking for a senior photographer who goes above and beyond to create beautiful, meaningful images that you'll treasure forever, Doru is absolutely the person to call. We're already planning to book him for our younger child's senior photos!

I used H photography for my wedding in December 2020 and was very pleased with their work. We…read moreworked directly with Doru, and he was wonderful. He was calm, professional, and very obviously very skilled. He spent the entire wedding day with us and captured all of our special moments. He even got amazing photos with my dog in them!!! My entire family only had great things to say and we would absolutely use H photography in the future!

Sam was the photographer for our July 2009 wedding. He was wonderful to work with: professional,…read morecourteous, patient, a good listener and a true creative genius. To say our pictures exceeded our expectations would be a gross understatement. They were amazing - breathtaking and beautiful, classy and inventive. The special effects he did to some of the shots were fantastic and unlike anything I've seen from other wedding photographers. He was so easy to work with from the beginning, planning stages through the delivery of our album and picture cd and everything in between. Countless friends and family have complimented us on his work, many commenting they wish THEY had used him for their wedding. You can tell from his work that he is more than a photographer, he is an artist. We took many fun pictures around the city - the lakefront, el stops, Wrigley, our favorite neighborhood bar, and they all turned out so well. I never felt "posed" and the way he used the landscape and architecture of the locations to frame out the pictures and tell our story was great. We didn't even hire a videographer, because we knew his pictures would tell the story better than any video ever could. Thank you Sam, for giving us something we'll cherish for life!

When planning our wedding, we were on the fence about hiring a videographer. After finding and…read morehiring Sureshot Productions and working together with Steve and Bea, we are definitely glad that we decided to do so as our expectations were far exceeded. Steve and Bea were wonderful to work with throughout the whole process. Prior to the wedding, Steve was always accessible via phone or email and was very prompt to respond to emails and answer all of our questions. Even the day before the wedding, Bea called to reconfirm the locations and times for filming on the day of the wedding which was really great and a nice personal touch to put our minds at ease during such a hectic time. On the day of our wedding, they arrived on time and did an awesome job of capturing all the right moments while remaining unnoticeable in the background (which we really appreciated as we are not used to being recorded). They captured personal interviews and well wishes from our friends and family which was a heartwarming surprise when we watched our video. The full video was provided on time and we were extremely happy with how everything turned out. We also received a highlight video as part of our package which captured the best parts of the day. This also turned out fantastic and was great to share with our family and friends without having them watch the full video. We can't thank Steve and Bea enough for capturing our wedding day and providing such a high quality video that we will be able to enjoy and share for years to come. We highly recommend their services for anyone that is looking to film their wedding at an affordable cost & work with some genuinely nice people.

We booked Sureshot Productions for our wedding on 8/18/2023. Steve was flexible and easy going…read morethroughout the entire process. He was very easy to talk to and very responsive to any questions and delivered the final product in a timely manner and as promised (about 2 months after the wedding). If you have any doubts about a videographer, hire Sureshot and you will not be disappointed! There are a variety of different packages and all of the important parts from the ceremony and reception were captured beautifully. We watched our wedding video (~2 hours) and our 5-minute highlight real video and to say it is a work of art is an understatement. The videos are provided with a cute photo on the front with our names and the date of our wedding like a real movie. There are very cool drone shots of the venue for the beginning and end of the videos which were so cool to see the venue from that angle. The sound and cameras were not in the way of the big day as we could barely tell they were there. We also got the raw footage on a USB file for a small additional charge, which was a great offering to have to be able to see outtakes and catch some conversations. The sound on the final video is perfect and the picture is so clear it looks like an actual movie. If you have any doubts about a videographer, hire Sureshot and you will not be disappointed!

Our family had a great portrait sitting at Studio West in 2010. We worked directly with Jeff, the…read moreowner, and Jen, the studio office manager. It was a simple process to get a convenient time for our portrait date. Jeff worked with me and my wife to suggest a good outfit and nice look for our 3 very young children and ourselves so that we would look and feel our best. Jeff posed us in a comfortable, fun way for at least 4 different styles or looks during the portrait session. Our children were ages 5, 3, and 1 at the time so it was kind of crazy with the kids but Jeff made it easy, stress-free, fun, and gave us all a great look. The guy is great with children and works seamlessly with each family to make it personalized and professional. The pictures look awesome. He captured dozens of great photos!! Now that we have 4 children we need to go back to Studio West and take pictures of our children again since they are older and look different. We will definitely use Studio West in downtown Libertyville again for the next photo shoot in 2013!

Jeff, the owner of Studio West, did the photography for our wedding at the Rookery and was SUCH a…read morepleasure to work with. He really seemed to "get" our personalities and the tone we wanted to capture on our wedding day. And we have already received all of our proofs (less than 3 weeks later!) so that we can start choosing the photos we want in our album.

Jeremy is an INCREDIBLE photographer, but also just a gem of a person…read more While unfortunately I met him after my wedding (I wish i had known him, id have hired him!); I've had the opportunity to work with him; and I'm nothing short of impressed. Great attitude, prompt with time, and just an incredible eye and attention to detail. Consider yourself lucky if you're able to find availability within his schedule!

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER!!!!!! Jeremy is absolutely amazing! Not only does he truly listen and care,…read morebut he also brings fantastic ideas when you're too busy to think about what's next. He recently photographed an incredible event at our venue, and the photos turned out even better than I imagined--thanks to his expertise and creativity!

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.