My sisters and nephews visited from abroad this summer. With our family all being together for…read morefirst time since before COVID we decided to try and do a family photo shoot. I found Chris Randall's website and thought based on the online portfolio gallery, it could be a perfect fit for our needs, so I submitted an inquiry. Chris was immediately responsive and provided a number of highly flexible options for us. It was a breeze from start to finish with logistics and the level of efficiency and professionalism at the photo shoot (managing multiple young kids and several different combinations of family members). The best part is that the photographs turned out stunning!

Our pictures turned out beautifully. Highly recommend. We were on the beach at 7:30 a.m. and the…read morelighting was gorgeous.

We hired Cat for family pictures and she did a great job. Our photos turned out beautiful even…read morewith two of our toddlers being cranky. She was good with the kids and worked quickly, which is what we needed! Her prices are reasonable as well. We will definitely use her again.

From the owner: Cat MacDonald Photography is a professional wedding and family photographer based in Northwest…read moreIndiana, serving LaPorte, Michigan City, Valparaiso, South Bend, Southwest Michigan, Chicago, and surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experience, Cat specializes in timeless, natural, storytelling photography that captures real moments and genuine connection. As a Northwest Indiana wedding photographer, Cat photographs everything from elegant venue weddings and backyard celebrations to elopements and destination weddings. Her style blends candid emotion with gentle direction so clients feel comfortable, confident, and relaxed in front of the camera. Cat also offers family photography, maternity sessions, engagement sessions, senior portraits, and lifestyle sessions throughout Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan. Clients love the personalized experience, clear communication, and high quality galleries designed to be shared, printed, and treasured for generations. If you are searching for a trusted wedding photographer in Northwest Indiana or Southwest Michigan, Cat MacDonald Photography provides a stress free experience and beautiful, meaningful images from start to finish.

Ben Pancoast is truly everything we could have asked for in a photographer and so much more. It may…read moresound cliche to say, but Ben was not only fantastic to work with as a person, and once you see his work, you will see that it speaks for itself. Ben is a very talented and passionate photographer. Our parents and our venue both came to us as a couple after the wedding and said how much they loved Ben as a photographer (I know some venues hate certain vendors, but our - Hilton Garden Inn wanted to add Ben to their preferred vendor list after our wedding). Ben offers many wedding packages and options to fit many different budgets. Ben also helped us out when we were in a bad spot with our guest book printer, and truly saved the day! He is based out of St. Joseph, MI while we live in Chicago, but Chicago is within his travel radius. He was able to come out to the city for no extra charge! We also took a trip out to St. Joe for a 2nd shoot, and being a native, Ben had some great locations to show us. One thing we loved about Ben was his passion for his craft. The number of times we found Ben crawling on the ground or rolling around to get the perfect shot were far too many to count. It is great to feed off of his energy. You can truly tell he loves what he does! For the wedding, we also recommend that couples spend the extra and go for the photo booth. Ben has a unique approach to the photo booth that we have yet to see at a wedding, and it was a fan favorite! We would recommend Ben and his studio without any hesitation, and hope to use his services again in the future.

Ben Pancoast recently photographed my wedding, and working with him was nothing short of a delight…read more I have been in several weddings and have found photographers to often steal the show or become a bit of a nuisance with constant requests for canned, posed photos. Not the case with Ben - I had several guests comment on his professionalism and method of capturing the true essence of the event in an unintrusive manner. The flash bulbs did not stop throughout the event, and Ben was sure to identify great opportunities for photos, such as a few in a field at sunset and a few more later in the evening just as a low fog settled close to the outdoor reception area. I would absolutely recommend Ben's services to anyone looking for a great photographer with a fantastic rapport and more photojournalistic style. I would also recommend the photo booth - affordable and great fun!

Working with Patricia was an absolute dream! She doesn't just take photos, she puts her heart and…read moresoul into every single shot. You can truly feel the love and passion she has for her craft through the images she creates. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she's also so much fun to work with! If you're looking for someone who will go above and beyond to bring your vision to life while keeping the experience light, joyful, and stress-free, look no further!!

Great experience from start to finish. She was very communicative and helpful and very instructive…read morewith posing for the photos. The images turned out amazing and I received them sooner than she quoted. Overall, I was extremely pleased and would work with her again.

Kate was an amazing photographer. We hired Kate for our Wedding this past June. She captured our…read moreday just perfectly! Looking back at our photos you can see how they tell a story. She captured every detail. Each one is more beautiful than the next. It was so hot the day of our wedding but Kate didn't care. She still got every shot and made me feel like I had my best friend looking out for me. I did not have to worry with Kate around. Thank you so much for not only taking the most amazing photos but for helping the day go smoothly!

We hired Kate after searching through dozens of wedding photographers' portfolio sites. Her work…read morestood out to us, especially because her pricing for packages was so flexible. She was really communicative throughout the entire planning process, and took all of our preferences and requests into account, while maintaining her own eye and style. I don't remember seeing her very much day-of the wedding, but boy, she was everywhere she needed to be -- our pictures are gorgeous! I highly recommend Kate to anyone in Chicago or northwest Indiana looking for an event or family portrait photographer.

Had my wedding 4 years ago. Leading up to event and day of was good. A few (maybe 10) edited…read morepictures were texted and that's where it ends. Constantly promising dates to get pictures sent out and these dates come and go. Would not recommend and would give 0 stars.

Zero stars. I was married in July of 2019. Paid for his services and an addiitonal photographer. As…read moreI was stepping into my wedding dress, I was informed that he was no longer coming. He sent 2 women who were not photographers in his place. They asked me (the bride) "where else would you like pictures? " They needed direction and could not execute large photos. Typical wedding moments were never captured....I do not have a photo of my dad walking me down the aisle, I do not have a photo of our first kiss, or exiting the ceremony as husband and wife. A complete let down and disgusted that we could have gone with someone else and could have had our memories captured. He is a thief and a liar. I DO NOT RECOMMEND and do not wish the tears I shed on anyone else.