I moved to Chicago at the end of last year, and this is my first pregnancy. At first, I wasn't sure…read moreif I wanted to do a maternity photoshoot. It felt out of my comfort zone, something I had never done before. But after hearing from friends that I might regret not capturing this moment, I decided to start searching for a photographer. I came across many different artists online, but Sri's portfolio immediately stood out. His photography style is artistic, natural, and unique--nothing felt overly posed or awkward. I was already approaching my third trimester, so time was limited. Thankfully, Sri responded quickly and guided me through the entire process. He explained what to bring, what to expect, and assured me that most of the wardrobe and accessories would be available at the studio. We scheduled the shoot two weeks later with Sri and his talented makeup artist, Laura. When I arrived, I was nervous and unsure, but those feelings quickly disappeared. Both Sri and Laura made me feel completely at ease. Laura styled my hair into soft waves and gave my skin a beautiful, radiant glow, while Sri patiently walked me through the session step-by-step. Sri has an incredible eye for detail and a clear passion for his craft. He was attentive, energetic, and never rushed the process. Even when I needed time to find the right pose, he remained patient and encouraging, always focused on capturing the perfect shot. The final photos exceeded all my expectations--they are stunning and filled with emotion. I'm so grateful I stepped out of my comfort zone and trusted Sri with this experience. He even made sure I had a beautifully edited photo ready in time for my baby shower just one week later. This photoshoot has become one of the most meaningful memories of my pregnancy, and I wholeheartedly recommend Sri to anyone looking for a photographer. He not only incredibly talented but also kind, professional, and deeply passionate about what he does.

I cannot recommend Sri enough as a Chicago maternity photographer! I set up a pregnancy photoshoot…read morefor my sister as a gift. She hadn't planned on doing a shoot for herself and I wanted to make sure she had something beautiful to look back on to remember the moment. It was important to find someone who would make her feel comfortable while also delivering truly stunning maternity pictures-- and Sri exceeded all expectations. From my first call with him, Sri was warm, professional, and incredibly straightforward about pricing, deliverables, and the entire process. He made everything seamless, even arranging hair and makeup. When I introduced Sri to my sister, he was just as kind and reassuring, which instantly put her at ease. The maternity photo shoot itself was an amazing experience. Sri's studio is in a great location and offers the privacy that was important for my sister to feel relaxed. Throughout the session, Sri brought great energy and took the time to understand how my sister wanted to see herself in the photos. His expertise in artistic photography really came through-- his use of light is masterful, creating simple yet powerful images that perfectly capture this special moment. I found Sri by searching online for photographers in Chicago, and I'm so grateful I did. If you're looking for a talented, professional, and thoughtful Chicago maternity photographer, Sri is the one to book!

I went to Michael. He was very nice. This place was ALMOST so great. It was going SO WELL. My hair…read morewas looking awesome!!! I was very specific before my hair cut when I said, "Just cut it straight across. No layers. Just a blunt, straight line. Straight across. NO layers." He cuts it straight across. And it was perfect. And then proceeds to add layers and says, "it just looks better in my opinion." I also asked for curls and it's bone straight. Not a curl in SIGHT. I paid and tipped. Wish I would have been given this awesome 20% off the first haircut but I didn't know about it. When I left, my hair looked nice. But just an hour later and I can see all those awesome layers that I just don't want. And there's nothing I can do but either cut it way shorter or just look at it every day until t grows out. Straight across. No layers. Dang.

La Relance is definitely a place you can go in and relax in…read more The customer service is out of this world. Even for a simple service like a hair cut you can always count on a scalp and hand massage. Amanda the owner is awesome and sure to take care of you, as she is usually around.

Ben was incredibly professional and fun! We did a family shoot in a local park with 7 adults and 2…read moredogs. He captured the vision and ran with it! TY!!

Ben is the best in the business and is such a pleasure to work with. He went out of his way to…read moreensure that the day our engagement happened, the process was smooth, easy, and professional. He went above and beyond on what I was looking for. Our pictures are truly unreal and the best quality. I can't recommend Ben enough to take your professional pictures, head shots, and engagement photos. We can't wait to hire him again to take our pictures in the future. Thank you again, Ben!

Justina did my daughter's college graduation outdoor photos on campus in Evanston. She was…read morephenomenal to work with; very quick to respond, professional, made my daughter feel very comfortable and she had a great time - and it shows in the excellent photos. We recommend Justina to anyone who needs a photographer. The photos came out beautifully. Thank you Justina!!

Justina did an amazing job with our family pre-bat mitzvah photos! She was great with the planning…read moreleading up to the event and everything went perfectly for the actual session. She got the pictures back to us so quickly as well. Highly recommend!

Vanessa photographed our daughter & we could not be happier with the way the pictures turned out…read more She has a great ability with people & an eye for the opportune shot. Vanessa is also friendly which makes EVERYTHING easy. We highly recommend her!!!

Vanessa is our go-to family photographer! She's been capturing our family moments for the last few…read moreyears, and every single session with her has been stress free and fun! Her sessions are creative and range from outdoor locations, indoor sets, pet photos, and holiday themes. She can do it all! Vanessa is the ultimate professional - kind, energetic and talented. Her pictures are beautiful and my family is proud to have them as memories.

Ease and excellence! You want to work with a photographer who knows her environment, setting and…read morelighting so you can feel and look your best. Nicole Jones guided my daughter into places and poses with spectacular results. Dozens of beautiful photographs that captured her essence in both artistic and portrait styles were available for reasonable prices. She will now be our family photography. We feel lucky to have found her!

We just saw the pictures of our daughter that Nicole did. They are lovely! We were truly…read moredelighted at how Nicole captured her personality and how beautiful the pictures are. The natural outdoor lighting was perfect. She is a gifted photographer!

Alina is amazing!! We have had her take our family and kid photos 6 times over the past 5 years…read more She is great with young kids and helps keep parents sane when the kids are not being cooperative. Her photos are beautiful and she catches some great unposed moments. I highly recommend her and feel so fortunate that we found her!

We had a great experience with Alina! We hired Alina for our son's birthday party. She arrived on…read moretime and was ready to start shooting right away. She quickly made herself part of the background. The kids didn't even notice she was there, and she was able to get lots of great candid shots! My son wasn't feeling great, but Alina had some toys and props with her to help distract him and also had some tricks up her sleeve to get a fussy 3-year-old to smile! She got the CD to us by the following week. With other photographers, we had to wait at least a month and usually had to pay through the roof to get prints without a watermark. Alina's pricing was very reasonable and we were very happy with our pictures. We will definitely be calling her in the future.

Photos are great and Jill was pleasant to work with. Kind and warm also. The photos are easy to…read moreaccess, download, and share.

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".