BK Rose is undeniably the best in the business. We hired Kat and Brett for both our engagement and…read morewedding photos, and we had an amazing experience every step of the way. Kat immediately made us feel comfortable, relaxed, and completely ourselves during our engagement shoot. Her attention to detail is phenomenal, especially when it came to all the little things I told her I wanted -- like my very specific request for our photos to feel grand and epic, but also romantic lol. She was always available by text or phone whenever we had questions or concerns. Weeks after our engagement shoot, I noticed something off about my dress, and she had edited photos back to me within hours to help solve the issue. Kat has such a vibrant energy about her that makes the photoshoots so fun! And that's before even getting to her incredible photography skills. She knows all the hidden gems around the city, how to navigate crowded locations to get THE shot, and how to capture a wide variety of moments while maintaining incredible quality. The photos truly speak for themselves. Kat and Brett together are an incredible duo. They seem to instinctively know what shot the other is trying to get, and it was cool to watch them flow together so seamlessly. I think that definitely contributes to their fantastic work. I'm not even sure what our next big event will be, but whatever it is, we're already looking forward to having a reason to hire Kat and Brett again!

We used Kat to do family/newborn photos when we had our 2nd child. We hadn't done family photos…read morebefore and Kat was so patient and helpful with answering all the questions I had and letting me try on outfits she had in the client wardrobe to see if anything would work for me before the photoshoot. She had some beautiful options but I ended up going with a dress of my own. Kat is truly a child/baby whisperer and was able to soothe my 3 week old to get her to cooperate for pictures and got my shy toddler to smile for photos! We received our pictures within 2 days of our photoshoot and they are nothing short of incredible. We have gotten so many compliments on how beautiful and stunning they look. I would highly recommend using BK Rose Studio for photos and know we will be reaching out again when we need more family photos taken!

I've recommended Nicole to friends and family, but hadn't shared my opinion with fellow Yelpers…read moreuntil now. Sometimes when you discover a great business, your first instinct is to worry that *everyone* will go there and ruin it. Nicole and her staff are great, friendly and down-to-earth. The studio is a soothing, artsy setting, tucked away in a quiet industrial part of town near the railroad tracks. The photo shoot moves at a brisk clip, yet she never makes you feel rushed out the door, waiting patiently while you choose from among the images. And she's always delivered multiple pictures I'm very happy with. Note that it really helps to follow the detailed instructions on her website before you go in for the photo session.

Having done business with more than six Professional Photographers over the past twenty years…read more Nicole is one of the most creative, welcoming personality's to work with. From the second you walk in the door, the adaptable & creativity will make you wonder why more people do not run their studios in this manor. Everything that was asked for was done in a timely manner, and would recommend her to everyone I know. The whole staff is a pleasure to work with, and you should really look into booking an appointment with Nicole. They work with you every step of the way, and I could not be happier with the results. If you are considering a photographer, search no more.

Soo and his staff are very kind, professional, and talented photographers. The studio photo results…read morealways feel high quality, with that wonderful museum feel. Soo will work with you and your needs. He has been so kind to our family. I would recommend them for all your milestone photo shoots.

I booked a passport photo with Gugwa today and had a wonderful experience. The country for my…read morepassport remewal website has a very strict photo standard. I have been to couple chain pharmacies and it just wouldnt accept my picture. Jay the photographer took the time to set up lighting and directed me on my posture. He did have to adjust the size and contrast several times after the shoot to get the website approval. They are very friendly, professional and patience. I will definitely go back for headshots and family photos in the futu

Helga is one of the warmest and welcoming people I have met. I immediately felt like we were…read morefriends when we met, and her photography evokes the feeling that you're right there in the moment that was caught on camera. She had an excellent feel for lighting, poses, clothing and paid great attention to detail.  It's not easy to make someone feel natural when taking their photo, but she gets it!!! We really appreciate the different pricing options. Helga always was aware of our needs. She is prompt with her turn around of photos. The only downside is - there are so many great shots that choosing which ones to have printed is difficult ;) My family will definitely be going back for more portraits and group shots. We will treasure her work forever.

Olga was great to work with. She spent a great deal of time making sure we capture all of the…read morephotos we wanted. She also communicated ahead of time as to see what type of photos we were looking for. We also got a good deal with the mini video she created from our photo session. The turn around time was fast, within one week we got the mini video and within two weeks we got the longer version of the video and also all of the photos (I think there were 40 to 50 edited photos). Olga really captured the moments and the mini video was very touching. All of our friends loved them as well and gave high praises of her work. We will definitely have Olga take our family photos when our kids are older!

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!

Super reasonably priced photographer who was easy to work with and the photos turned out great! He…read morewas willing to stay an extra hour at our wedding celebration to capture even more fun.

I'm fairly disappointed with my experience here. It has also made me decide I probably will take my…read moreown photos of my kid, rather than continuing to pay anyone. What's included in the package is made unclear, so I never got what I expected. In addition, during the shoot he said that he could take my arm out if I had it on my kiddo and when I reminded him of this later, he said that was considered a complex edit and would cost money but they'd do it complmenetary that time. Had he told me this at the time of the shoot, we would have done something differently to get photos without me there in the background. Not cool.

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.

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.

Truly as good as it gets - George and his team are professional, creative, and extremely likable…read more You will fall in love with this company and use them for the rest of your life. We considered a few options for our wedding and decided to give PJ's Photography the first chance to win us over by doing our engagement party. We were floored and booked him immediately. Aside from his creative shots and attention to detail, George is very honest and does a great job listening to what you want and planning ahead so that you get it al. Highly recommended for any type of occasion as we also hired him to do our daughter's baptism. We still keep in touch with the team as we know we will use them for all our future photography needs. A+

They love what they do! Efficient, talented with a great eye and are on top of all their projects…read moreas well as schedule! They have their own lab which allows for quick turnaround on orders. Booked them for several occasions such as our wedding, baptism, engagement, etc and every single time they have exceeded our expectations! Definitely my only go to place for all photography work. Make sure your special event is captured by the best! Look no further, PJ Photolab is the BEST!