My GF and I purchased a Groupon for the Chicago Photo Safari and we chose to shoot at Millennium…read morePark. Unfortunately, about 15 minutes into the session, it started to rain so the group (around 10 of us) fled into the Chicago Cultural Center for the remaining time. I thought the CCC was interesting for about an hour but definitely did not have enough interesting areas to fill up a 3 hour photo shoot. This brings me to one of my complaints-the safari was supposed to be 3 hours, but it was only about 2 hours and 20 minutes. I'm sure it would be a better experience in Millennium Park but if you are planning to make the safari rain or shine, you should have a better back up plan. Also, b/c the CCC isn't brightly lit, this limited the settings people could use while taking pictures. Our instructor - Scott - is a student at Columbia and he had a good personality and did his best to engage the students and help them. I thought it was helpful that he had an iPad that allowed him to pull up a picture that illustrated the concept that he is explaining. He also was knowledgeable re photography. The one complaint regarding Scott is he clearly was out late the night before and still smelled like stale beer. Not a big deal to us, but I can see how that might bother some people. I think this class would be useful for someone that has a DSLR and only shoots in automatic mode or in program mode without understanding what is actually happening in the program mode. I'd say the majority of the class fit into this description. But, if you have a basic idea of how to set the exposure, what depth of field and what ISO are, I'd skip the safari and just walk around Millennium Park. The 3 stars is based on the Groupon price and if you are an absolute beginner. If you paid full price the rating would be a 2 stars.

My Mom and I bought a Groupon and did the Millenium Park daytime safari. I live out of town, and…read morethought this would be a fun way for us to spend time together while I was visiting for the holidays, and it was! The MP safari was beginner level, which worked well for my mom who was borrowing one of my DSLRs for the first time. As a more intermediate DSLR photographer, I got more familiar with my new camera and was able to talk lenses and other advanced topics with the instructor and students with the same DSLR Rebel I had. But the most beneficial thing for me was the fact that we spent so much time photographing the same subject (the Cloud Gate) over and over. Other yelpers lamented that there wasn't enough subject matter to photograph, and although that is true, the real benefit to the repetition is that you can take the same shot over and over and adjust your settings each time. Then when you go home, you can load the shots into the computer and compare the settings for each picture, and try to learn more about what settings work in which conditions. "Setting intuition" is something that I struggle with and having a slow tour through MP has already helped me to better predict how to set my camera for different lighting conditions. I would certainly recommend Chicago Photo Safaris to (1) beginners who own or have access to a DSLR camera or (2) intermediates who are either looking to become more familiar with their DSLR or use the safari as a way to experiment with settings, take home the shots, and critically evaluate them. The MP safari was NOT for folks who (1) want to take a bunch of pictures of different things, (2) don't own a DSLR or other digital with shutter speed and aperture controls, or (3) are easily bummed out by being outdoors on one of Chicago's many less-than-perfect days or indoors in one of our many old, under-lit buildings. As for me, I would seriously consider another Chicago Photo Safari when I'm in town in the future.

Wow, just wow! I did a photography shoot for my website and was blown away by the experience. I…read morewas extremely nervous, but Nancy and her assistant made it a great experience! Nancy is warm, funny, creative and professional. We shot at The Dole Mansion (where her studio is located) and the location made it all the better for me. The pictures? They're the best pictures I've ever had taken. I'm actually comfortable with the way I look, which is unusual for me. She highlighted the right things and captured creative looks that are absolutely perfect for my business. I highly recommend Nancy. You won't be disappointed!

I took a one-day class and found it to be very helpful and useful, combining photography with…read moresocial media. The band I play in needs all the help it can; trying to reach as far and wide as possible to get our name out there. Highly recommended.

I have worked with John many times for my fitness photo shoots and I can honestly say he is the…read morebest of the best. Some photographers go way overboard with the photo shop, leaving their subjects look almost like a cartoon. John makes you look like the best version of yourself. The photos that he created for me attracted a lot of business to my personal training practice. I owe much of my success to him. He is also very good at making his subjects feel at ease. He is very funny, down to earth, and genuine. He is great at communication and had my photos finished for me in a very timely fashion. I've included one of my favorite shots from him in the photo section. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Thanks John!

John Gress is a talented photographer. He knows how to get the shots needed for acting headshots…read more I'm excited to have work with him and I will most definitely be working with him again.

Chuck has been great to work with. I'm not really sure what happened with the other person who…read morewrote a review, but Chuck has always returned my calls and made it a point to come by and fix anything that was repaired. He 100% absolutely sticks by his guarantee. Chuck drove over 2 hours in traffic to come by and fix the skylight.. I initially had 5 out of 7 skylights in my house that were leaking. Chuck came by and fixed them but when we had a sudden downpour here a week ago, one of the skylights developed a small leak. Chuck came back and sealed it up and we were good to go again. He definitely honors his warranty on his work. I would not hesitate to call him back and refer him to others in need of skylight repairs.

I would not recommend this company. I called Chuck to repair my skylight and explained to him on…read morethe phone that the seal was broken and we had some internal water damage to my ceiling. He said he'd come take a look and fixing it shouldn't be a problem. The most positive takeaway from this experience is that Chuck showed up around the time that he said he would. After inspecting the skylight, Chuck said he could reseal it for $150. I asked about what he could do to the internal part of the skylight/ceiling. He said they don't do any internal work. That's fine, but this something that could of been explained on the initial phone conversation and saved us both the time. After re-explaining to Chuck that I was looking for a repair person who could seal the skylight and repair my ceiling, he turned aggressive. A lot of swearing in front of my kids and just outright unprofessional. I'm glad it was me instead of my wife, as I image a woman would of felt somewhat threatened by his change in demeanor. I ended up buying some outdoor caulk at the hardware store and sealed the skylight myself. Took about 10 minutes and less than $10. It would of been nice to avoid this situation and Chuck.

I absolutely love Tom Killoran Photography! The pictures are amazing. They probably have the best…read morequality photos and videos in Chicago!

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"I cannot recommend Beth enough! From the moment we arrived at Creations by Beth Photography, she…read moremade our family feel completely at ease. Her attention to detail, creative direction, and gentle guidance allowed our child to truly shine. Every image feels timeless, soulful, and full of personality -- not just a photo, but a piece of art we will treasure forever. The styling, hair & makeup, and wardrobe choices made the session feel effortless and luxurious. Beth's passion and expertise are evident in every single image. We left with not only beautiful portraits but a memorable experience that we'll cherish for years. Truly a five-star experience from start to finish!"

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Five stars, without hesitation. Amy is deeply thoughtful in her approach and heart for capturing…read morethe moments her clients are looking for--and works as a friend to authentically achieve that. I was especially moved by her presence in her work, making sure the session felt like spending time with a friend than posing for a camera--which gave, I wholeheartedly believe, the best results. Not only are the photos she took beautiful, Amy has helped me build confidence in a unique way entering into a new season of life! Highly recommend!

Amy has such a wonderful spirit and it clearly shows through her craft. My fiance is not very…read morecomfortable in front of the camera. Amy was patient and asked us some questions to get to know us and then asked us to talk about silly topics to just loosen up. Our photos turned out natural and beautiful. Amy respected social distancing so it required more communication than the norm in photos and she gently guided us from afar to get the perfect shots. We are so happy she took our photos and captured us and our puppy!

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I couldn't be happier with the work that Alicia's Photography does! I have had numerous photos…read moredone through her studio (my children's photos, headshots & most recently my wedding photos in 2018) and each and every time she amazes more than the last time - my wedding photos were absolutely STUNNING! I will definitely recommend her/her studio to everyone I know! Thank you so much Alicia/Alicia's Photography!!!!