Mark photographed our wedding in October, and I was waiting to receive our prints before reviewing…read more He absolutely earned our five star rating--Mark was wonderful! He has a very impressive yet unimposing style, and while he happily took any formal photographs that we wanted, he excelled at "capturing the moment" shots. He took our suggestions and improved upon them and was able to direct us to the shots that he recognized we would want. And during the wedding and reception I barely even noticed he was there yet he got so many great shots. We received the photos within the time he estimated and just loved them. I am so happy that we went with Mark--he has a great eye and I would highly recommend for everyone--and he is very flexible and works with your budget. Couldn't ask for better!

The first vendor I booked is Balmin, the principal photographer of this company. He captured our…read morevision during our engagement shoot, and made our wedding memorable through his lens. He was flexible and adapted during my COVID-19 wedding, and I honestly could not recommend any better photographer than him. I am grateful for his artistic sense and ability behind the camera.

We hired Mark for our 9/28 destination wedding in Chicago. He was recommended to me by the DJ…read morecompany [DRM Entertainment] and we could not have asked for more. I'm a pretty frugal guy, so my ideal wedding photographer would be my friends with digital cameras. Alas, that viewpoint is not shared by my wife, so the next best option was Mark Campbell. He was very reasonable and absolutely top-tier. We received the photos via DVD today and they are perfect. He even created a photo label for the DVD... cool added touch, whereas he could have simply written on it with a Sharpie. Also, included was an extra DVD copy for each of our families. At the wedding, he did his thing and directed the photo shoots and was just super organized and energetic. Highly, highly recommend Mark for your Chicagoland events.

I'm going to be honest here as I have a lot of respect for the YELP process…read more Mark worked with me on a number of jobs last summer and for that reason I feel I should not pretend that I can offer an objective review of his work. However I can attest to his character and people skills. Mark has the perfect temperament for a photographic artist, he is able to make people comfortable in a short space of time and works in a relaxed approachable fashion in order to bring the best out of his subjects. Like I said I won't offer an opinion of his work but you can bet that I would happily work with him again in the future, and that's probably the best recommendation that I could give.

I got married abroad and I was looking for a photographer for our second wedding ceremony back…read morehome. I came across Matt's website and knew he would be the perfect fit for us. The ceremony was small and low key with no bridal party/groomsmen. We just mainly wanted group photos with different family members and friends post ceremony, in addition to pictures during the ceremony. Matt was responsive and always easy to get in touch with, not to mention a really kind and nice person. Since this was the second time around, we did not want to do any artsy couples photos around the city or any getting ready pictures, and he was very understanding to what are needs were. Matt was amazing to work with! He was easygoing and laid back. I would definitely book him again for another family event or special occasion in the future. I highly recommend working with him! Thank you Matt for being there to capture our special day!

Bright Matter Photography has taken both professional headshots and engagement photos for me. Matt…read morecaptured exactly what I was hoping for in both shoots. I really love how the photos came out. I would recommend Bright Matter Photography to anyone!

Melissa...what can I say other than you are a true master of your craft. You are so talented and I…read morefeel blessed that I stumbled upon you while looking for photographers for our 2014 wedding. Truly, I do. We looked at so many people/companies and nothing moved me. I liken your work to romance meets Vanity Fair. Also, you ROCK! We love you. You are so sweet. I felt so comfortable with you the instant we met; you are very approachable and friendly as well as professional all at the same time. I have to say, and anyone I know will agree, I HATE pictures of myself. HATE THEM. You helped me pose while making me feel confident and sexy. Thank you for putting together such an awesome engagement session for Reid and I!

If you're looking for a great photographer, look no further! Let me start by saying that I'm VERY…read morepicky when I hire a photographer and Melissa exceeded my expectations! I was looking for someone to take family pictures and I didn't want the standard posed studio photos. I've always gone for the more artistic, photojournalistic style, and Melissa was able to capture those moments beautifully. I have a 2 year old and a 10 month old and she was great with both of them. Usually it takes my son a while to warm up to new people but he was following Melissa around within minutes. Babies grow up so fast and thanks to Melissa, I'll always have beautiful memories of them at this age. She is now our official family photographer!

Olga and Gleam Photography were amazing! She was super responsive to questions and flexible with…read morescheduling, even during the busy winter holidays. When she arrived, she had terrific ideas for photos that we hadn't considered. Our family felt totally comfortable and had a lot fun. She gave us a ton of options to choose from, and the final edited photos looked great. The day of shooting was overcast, but she was able to make it look colorful and sunny. We love the photos, and would happily book with her again in the future!

Being in the military it always a struggle finding a great photographer within the time I am in the…read morearea, due to frequent duty station transfers. GLEAM exceeded our expectations. This was such an awesome experience for my family. We requested a studio shoot since it was too cold outside for a 4 month old. GLEAM was able to get us scheduled with no hassle. After arriving to studio, Olga made us feel very comfortable and treated us very professional. She was patient during the entire shoot and we never felt rushed. Additionally, she made the shoot fun for my 6 yr old. Olga played music for her to dance to, while she conducted the shoot. The ordering process was a cinch. We also received all pics on a thumb drive which was mailed to us within 2-3 weeks. I would highly recommend GLEAM to others in the area who are looking for a fantastic photographer. I intend on scheduling another shoot prior to my transfer from the Chicago area.

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.

There are two things that you will have forever after your wedding:…read more 1. your spouse 2. your photographs My husband and I are so happy that we hired Anna Guziak as our wedding photographer. First, the planning process with Anna was very easy; she offers a few packages to suit your budget, and she was willing to travel to Chicago to check out our unique first look location prior to the wedding. Upon meeting Anna in person, we knew we hired the right person: she is very warm, kind, and immediately understood what we wanted to capture on our wedding day. The day of the wedding, Anna and her husband Paul very efficiently (it was VERY HOT out) were able to take our first look, bridal party, and family photos. Upon going into the ceremony, both my husband and I completely forgot Anna and Paul were there... they were not in our face, and we got to enjoy our wedding night without feeling like we were always posing for photos. Okay, so here is the kicker... it's not the staged photos that blew our minds (they are perfect and lovely), but the spontaneous and natural photos. Anna captured the moments that no one else saw: the gestures between bride/groom/bridal party, the laughter, the nerves, and most importantly all the joy and love in the room. Every single photo we received was perfect. And we received them within a few weeks from our wedding! I cannot recommend Anna Guziak enough as a wedding photographer. Our photos turned out beautiful, and I am so happy that we will have them forever: we get to relive the best night of our lives for the rest of our lives.

THE BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS AROUND!…read more Anna and Paul photographed our wedding at Salvage One April 2016. We cannot recommend them enough!! From start to finish Anna is warm, kind, and so extremely talented. Her and her husband were able to capture all the moments and emotions from the day, so we have an amazing collection of photos to remember forever. They were also our FAVORITE vendors to work with. Paul and Anna were with us all day and the day would not have been the same without them. Not to mention the pictures they were able to capture were absolutely stunning, and she had them sent to us within a few weeks of the event! All our friends and family adore the photos and are excited to order from her easy to use online gallery. We are so happy with our photos from the wedding!!! If you are looking for a great photographer to tell your wedding story Anna Guziak Photography is a perfect choice.