Layla is a dream to work with! Not only is she personable, professional, and prompt, but her photos…read moreare breathtaking. She was incredibly flexible and shifted course when we had to move our wedding date from 2020 to 2021. On the day of our wedding, she showed up early and was incredible at ensuring we got all of the photos we wanted with friends and family. She's fantastic at capturing candid, unposed moments. We're so happy with our wedding photos and our family won't stop raving about how beautiful they are! Layla went above and beyond in so many ways and I would recommend her to anyone.

Layla shot our wedding in July of 2025 and she did an AMAZING job. We are so in love with all of…read moreour photos we got back from her. Layla was so kind throughout the whole process of wedding planning and took the time to make an extra meeting with me to answer all my questions and help me understand how the photography timeline would flow on the big day. She was very responsive with our email chains back and forth, and very flexible with changes we decided to make throughout the entire process. On our wedding day she was professional, prompt, and so bubble. Everyone really enjoyed working with her that day. She made sure to capture all of the photos/style we wanted on the wedding day. We would highly recommend Layla!

Francis Marie Photography exceeded our expectations in every way! Thank you Chris & Becky for your…read moreincredible work documenting our big day (5/18/19)! Value. Professionalism. Flexibility. Kindness. Chris & Becky were a dream team, and we really cannot say enough good things about them! From helping us set our 'day of' schedule, to making sure all our listed family pics were captured, to jumping in attaching boutonnieres, they went above and beyond to ensure a perfect day, and plenty of perfect pics!!! Full disclosure: my fiancé and I did not put as much effort into choosing photographers as we did other vendors (Francis Marie Photography was the only one we met with). The best news: we did not have to, and neither do you! Book them! They come at an incredible value and took no shortcuts: starting with us early in the day and staying well through the bouquet toss & late into our extended reception without missing a beat. We were so impressed by their professionalism, passion, and ease of manner. They were never imposing but made sure to capture all the essential moments, somehow finding that great balance between being subtle but central. They were quick to tweak poses and make great suggestions but were also completely flexible for spontaneous photo suggestions from the bride. Do yourself a favor and book Francis Marie Photography, you wont be disappointed!

If someone hasn't told you already this planning a wedding can be a stressful event. The good news…read moreis that Chris and Becky are here to make your dreams come true. Meeting with tons of photographers is time consuming and sometimes confusing. Again Chris and Becky are here to help. They actually listen to the style of photography you are looking for and connect with you to make sure they can make your wedding the happiest day of your life! My wife Tina and I just recently got married Sept 19th and can't say enough about Francis Marie Photography. We had been recommended to meet with Chris and Becky and hit it off immediately, they are both so down to earth and have a great sense of humor. They listened to our concerns and even let us work our dog, Walter, into our photos! We wanted someone who could capture every single moment of our day and we got that and so much more. People actually thought Chris was part of my family by how well we got along with each other. Their style is incredibly accommodating to the expectations you set for them, we wanted photojournalistic with some artistic flair and man did they exceed our expectations. Almost every single family member wanted our photos for their family Christmas card, these pictures were so good. We will be able to relive our wedding everyday of our lives because of the hard work and effort they put into our wedding. We never had an issue with responses to our email questions or calls to check on status. Seriously stop searching all those sites and give this company a call you won't regret it. Thank you so much Chris & Becky

There is so much to say about Dawn, but the best way to really capture the essence of working with…read moreher, is to work with her! Dawn was fantastic. Due to Covid, we had to reschedule our wedding and had to find a new photographer. A friend recommended working with Dawn and the rest was history. Dawn walked us through what the new schedule would look like, what photos we wanted, and understood how we wanted photos to look. We wanted a more natural, "candid" picture. She was able to adapt to our individual needs. Even before the event, she was extremely helpful, welcoming and addressed our questions in a timely fashion. She also asked questions that helped her understand the unique situation she was asked to take photos for (small wedding, personal premise). When it came to the wedding, Dawn was fantastic. She immediately started scouting for an additional photo spots to ensure she would get the best view point. This was no small feat, she walked a good distance to the tree line and into a small forest. She really wanted to maximize her working area. The photos of the prep time, ceremony, dancing and speeches captured the magic of the evening. Her photos really speak for her craft. To close and probably the most important reason why we're giving Dawn a sparkling review (outside of the photos of course) is that she truly was a pleasure to work with before and during the event. The stress of changing and planning a wedding three times in a year was overwhelming. Dawn was able to fix one of our problems and became an asset to the team. Dawn was extremely wonderful to work with leading up to the event. At the event, Dawn fully integrated and felt like she was truly there as a guest of the wedding. Her personality fit in seamlessly with the atmosphere and jovial energy of the evening. This really stood out as the event was so small. She really added onto the day.

Dawn is fantastic!!! I am a business coach/entrepreneur and worked with Dawn on a photoshoot to…read morecapture the essence of my brand. She was professional, so easy (and fun) to work with, efficient with time/while still being creative, and she got me my photos quickly. I am in love with the photos. We did a snowy shoot in Lincoln Park during COVID... her attention to light, shadows, detail, angles (getting my good side ;)) and most importantly, the ability to make me comfortable enough to be my full self in front of the camera was invaluable. Thank you Dawn!!!

Oh my gosh, how lucky did we get in finding Robyn?! She shot my husband and my engagement photos…read moreand we couldn't have been happier with the photos! Let's start with Robyn herself. She's amazing. She was so great to work with- she is funny, down to earth, patient, and knows her stuff. She even worked with our photo budget! She recommended several places to take photos around the city and I'm so glad we trusted her ideas rather than to try to plan our own. She was engaging and even though we had been to multiple spots, she kept suggesting more places to make sure we were completely happy. Her photos are amazing! She knows how to work a camera and get amazing results. She's fantastic. And the turnaround time was great too! I can't tell you how many compliments we've gotten on our engagement photos. My single friends have even asked me for her name for "when the time is right'. :) The only reason we didn't have Robyn shoot our actual wedding pictures was because we had a close friend shoot them in another state. But trust me, I was second guessing myself all the way up to our wedding day! Also, as a major plus, Roby's work has been featured on Style Me Pretty multiple days within this past year. She's definitely an up and coming photographer! Grab her while you can!

Robyn is everything you could want in a wedding photographer. Her prices are very reasonable (she…read morecustom designs packages for each person and her prices start under $2000), her pictures are amazing, and she is extremely timely in posting your pictures (we received ours less than two weeks after our wedding). Robyn is a very laid-back person and really wants input from her clients, so make sure you know what you want. Robyn will make you look beautiful. (She herself, having just returned to Chicago from a stint in LA, is a very hip gal and on top of the fashion trends). We chose Robyn because the colors in her pictures are far and away better than anyone else in her price range. The pictures she takes look like they could be in a magazine. (But if you are looking for a more candid, photo-journalistic style, she might not be the person for you). One of the nice things about working with Robyn is that all her packages come with an engagement session. She likes to do these sessions so that she finds out each person's personality (and how to make them look good) and so that the couple meets her and knows her style before the day of the wedding. This definitely helped us get better pictures on our wedding day because we were all very comfortable with each other. Both my husband and I were very, very happy with Robyn.

My partner and I hired Charissa to do a couples photoshoot, and we could not be happier with the…read moreexperience and result. Communication beforehand was very clear and detailed, including all of the available timings and packages. Charissa did such a wonderful job, not just in the technical acumen of photography and editing, but in making us feel comfortable enough to capture our best selves! She made us feel right at home, and we are grateful for it. The photos (and album!) were processed quickly and within the provided timeline, and all came out even more gorgeous than we could have expected. We're excited to book her to take more photos of us in the future!

Charissa was an ABSOLUTE gem to work with!! We had the best day with her. She had our 9 month old…read moresmiling in no time! She was extremely professional and responded to my emails almost immediately. We ended up having a last minute emergency and had to cancel hours before our session. Charissa was incredibly understanding and had us rescheduled within the week! The photographs and the album both turned out amazing and the turnaround was very quick. I would highly recommend Charissa and look forward to working with her in the future!

We recently had family photos with Aubrey Jane, and it was our first professional session in a long…read moretime. I usually hesitate to spend money on photos because my kids never cooperate, and we never get a shot where everyone is looking at the camera or smiling. Aubrey clearly has experience with children--she was playful with them and captured beautiful, genuine smiles. I especially love how she captured the gleam in my son's eyes and the delight in my daughter's. These photos are memories we'll treasure forever!

Aubrey did our photos for our recent wedding and our engagement session back in 2020. She was…read moreINCREDIBLE. We absolutely love the photos and she made us feel so comfortable and more natural in front of the camera (not an easy task at all)! She was also really flexible and supportive when we had to delay our wedding last year due to COVID. I'm not sure what else to say other than I highly recommend Aubrey! I've been trying to think of other events that we might need formal photos for just so that we could do this again.

So as I was looking for wedding planners, I was perusing their photos of previous weddings that…read morethey planned. Amanda's photos piqued my interest so I followed up with her website, after so many heartfelt and treasured moments captured by her lens, my mind was made up. When you get an emotional reaction from a stranger's wedding photos or a baby's glee whose name you don't know, then you know the photographer KNOWS their craft. My now husband and I set up an appointment and had a chance to see more photos and really get a feel for Amanda's personality. Amanda is very professional, but her demeanor is warm and laid back. She was very accommodating every step of the way. After the engagement photos, I knew I made the right choice. Loved the engagement photos, loved the wedding photos, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer for any keystones in their life that need to be captured.

Amanda is an amazing photographer. She went above and beyond with great pictures from our…read moreengagement pictures and wedding. She really provided us an artistic view for both sessions and really was such a pleasure. She is professional, sweet, and talented. If you want a photographer that will capture all the great moments of your special day, no need to look further than Amanda. Book her NOW before she's taken all summer. And congrats on your special day!!! She also does baby sessions and family portraits.

REALLY glad we hired paola and vivid photo + video for our may 2018 chicago wedding! i was…read moresearching for a company that could do photo + video both, at a reasonable price, and they popped up in my search. thank goodness they did! i met paola for coffee back in the beginning to learn more about them, and left with a really good feeling. after hiring her + her team, as it got closer to the wedding, she wanted to do a walk through of our venue with us since it was a new one for her - we appreciated this a ton, and felt even more comfortable knowing they would take care of capturing our day. (they also worked really well with the many other vendors we used the day of) i had a bunch of creative ideas on my own for photos and/or video that i wanted to accomplish, and she was incredibly open to all and had some great additional ideas. our wedding included a first look at an old fire station, ivy walls, shots downtown on the bridge, a (warm) rooftop ceremony, and then food trucks for dinner + a glass blowing demo for our guests. they managed to capture so much of our day in photos/video/or both.our photos are vibrant and colorful and candid, just as we wanted. and we'll be watching our highlight reel over and over with friends & family, while our full feature footage will be reflected on at least every year to relive the whole day. hire vivid photo + video - we feel like we got incredibly lucky finding them for our wedding!

It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Paola and her team at Vivid Photo and Video for any wedding…read moreor event! My husband and I worked with Paola and her team to provide photography and videography for our wedding during August 2017. Paola was kind & flexible from the start, meeting us at a coffee shop in our neighborhood for an initial consultation. Upon meeting, we instantly felt at ease. She took time to learn about us as a couple and to our delight, worked with us to customize a package of photographers and videographers to fit our needs and budget. After seeing Paola's work, we were thrilled to learn that she would be our primary photographer for our wedding. We found this to be a fabulous perk of working with a smaller boutique studio. Paola and her team did an excellent job on the day of our wedding. They were all friendly and made our wedding party feel very comfortable. They did an amazing job capturing the important moments without being noticeable or "in the way." Paola has a way about her that could put the most anxious bride at ease! She was always one step ahead with her quick thinking, suggesting creative and fun poses, as well as beautiful locations for our "first look" and group shots before the wedding. Several members of our wedding party, friends, and family mentioned how much they liked Paola and the energy that she brought to our event. We were also impressed to see her positive & creative energy last all day and night! Last but certainly not least, Paola and her team take beautiful photos and create lovely videos. They do an excellent job of using light and focus to highlight important details within different shots. They also pieced together our highlight video in a meaningful way that told a story about our relationship and brought together different elements of our special day. It was evident that Paola understood who we were as a couple and captured our day perfectly. As we watched our highlight video it almost felt as if she had read my mind! Every beautiful detail of our story can be told, remembered, and cherished for the rest of our lives. We have Paola and her team to thank for that.