Do not use. Highly unprofessional. Missed several shots on our shot list and then did not edit the…read morephotos she did take of the wedding. She cropped my wedding dress off in almost every photo and i was told "but I wish I'd known having the whole dress in the images was so important to you ahead of time! " She then dumped 350 + images on me and told me the gallery was "closed". Refused to listen to any feedback on the coloring of images - everything turned out really yellow. would not recommend

I cant say enough about Melissa! Her patience & kindness taking family photos for my Dad's 90th!…read more She has the best ideas for photos and truly captures the moment! I highly reccomend The Picture Garden

What a treat! Not only do we have our new granddaughter but to be in Illinois while Christine did…read moreher magic was just amazing. I really think Christine is the baby whisperer! Children really respond to her and the final product of her photographs are nothing short of phenomenal. Christine handles newborns with such kindness, gentleness and the patience of a saint. She is certified to do newborn photography and it really shows. The poses look like they are out of a magazine and the baby is so at ease. Christine also shoots older children and family milestones. The children love her and it shows in the results. If you are looking for true perfection don't hesitate reaching out to her. Christine does shoots in her studio or in your home. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful photo session.

Christine has been an absolutely amazing discovery for myself and our family. I just happened to…read morestumble upon her contact information while looking for a maternity photographer, and we will now be working with her for our growing family for years to come! From the get go, Christine was super welcoming and able to work with creating a customized package for a maternity/family shoot with my brother and SIL. She really has an eye for the beauty in nature, and the maternity pictures turned out amazing. I couldn't wait to work with Christine again for the newborn pictures, and I can't rave enough about what a great experience that was. I wasn't sure what to expect when attempting to work with a one week old subject, but Christine was a pro. Her studio was gorgeous, clean, and I didn't need to bring a thing with me- she had all of the props, clothing, material, headbands, etc. Her patience is unmatched, and she's been unbelievably accommodating for our little family set up/situation. Thank you, Christine!

Before our second son was born, we debated whether to use the same newborn photographer as our…read morefirst. I'm so glad we decided to try Bethany Hope Photography because the experience exceeded every expectation. Bethany's studio, tucked away in Six Corners, has a cozy, rustic feel that perfectly matches her photography style. It's not a flashy, high-end production studio, and that's exactly what makes it so inviting. It feels warm, comfortable, and intentionally designed to capture the feeling of home. She even stocks snacks, water, toys for older siblings, and welcomed our dog without hesitation, immediately making the whole family feel at ease. Her studio specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and family photography, and everything from the wraps to the props is thoughtfully prepared. What impressed me most was how naturally Bethany connected with our toddler. We were honestly worried he wouldn't smile for a single photo, but within minutes she had him laughing, playing, and completely engaged. Those genuine smiles ended up becoming some of our favorite family photos. With our newborn, her experience really showed. She handled every pose, wrap, and outfit change with incredible patience and care. As a relatively new mom herself, she understands how to work gently with newborns and put new parents at ease. She was thoughtful about hygiene, attentive throughout the session, and never made us feel rushed. What We Loved * Warm, comfortable studio with a beautiful rustic aesthetic * Wonderful with toddlers, newborns, and even family pets * Thoughtful amenities that make the session comfortable for everyone * Easy scheduling, responsive communication, and straightforward pricing * Beautiful collection of wraps, props, and newborn setups * Efficient session without ever feeling rushed Of course, the photos are what matter most, and they are absolutely stunning. Because everyone felt comfortable, the smiles looked natural, the newborn poses were timeless, and the entire gallery captured exactly what we hoped to remember from this stage of life. Compared with other newborn photographers we considered, Bethany offers tremendous value. You work directly with the photographer, the process is seamless from booking through delivery, and the final product speaks for itself. If you're looking for newborn, family, or milestone photography in Chicago, I couldn't recommend Bethany more highly. She's talented, caring, and creates an experience that's every bit as memorable as the photos themselves. An easy five stars.

Bethany is truly a wonder. She has taken our family photos for some of our most important seasons…read moreof life, maternity, newborn, and toddlerhood. She seems to capture us exactly as we are, while still having a quality that feels like we're a family from a magazine, even if for a split second of time. From a booking and business perspective, part of why we chose her was because it was SO EASY. Her website, pricing, contracting, proof process, and image delivery are all ABSOLUTELY seamless and easy. Booking her the first time was the path of least resistance because she was right in the neighborhood and had her pricing and booking easily available online. We keep coming back because it is so simply and joyful. Book her if you can get a session on her calendar, you will be so glad you did. And so will your extended family when they receive all of your gorgeous photos.

Shelia has been our loyal photographer for our school's Daddy Daughter Dance for over 10 years…read more She does a fantastic job managing up to 100 families getting their photos taken within a 2 hour period that evening. She does it with a smile and a great sense of ease. The photos come back quickly and are truly beautiful. There isn't one bad photo in the batch. The families are thrilled with the photos and will have them to cherish for a lifetime. Many thanks Shelia!

Sheila has photographed my daughter for 10 years and I have the most beautiful pictures to…read moretreasure. She is PERFECT for kids. She doesn't get frustrated and she has a way of getting the shot every time.

Bethany is amazing to work with!! She is incredibly kind, easy to work with, listens and makes sure…read moreshe truly understands your vision, and then executes in the best way possible. From beginning to end her services were top notch. She helped us plan out our photos, making sure we got everything we wanted in the time slotted, and we had the most fun day taking our wedding photos with her. Our guests even raved about how fun it was to have her capturing special moments during our reception. She made every aspect of the process so easy, stress-free and smooth and I cannot recommend her enough. We just got some sneak peek photos back and were blown away by how perfectly she captured the very specific vision we had in mind. HIGHLY recommend working with Bethany for your wedding, or other, photo needs!

Five stars aren't enough! We would give 10 if that was an option. We feel so lucky to have worked…read morewith Bethany for our engagement photos and wedding day photos. Bethany is extremely professional and caters to your desires for your special day. She brings a calming presence to an often stressful process of wedding planning and on the actual wedding day. She is genuinely kind, funny, creative, and talented, and we trusted her ENTIRELY to capture our day. As the bride and groom, we had a million thoughts going through our heads on the big day, but we never, ever worried about our photos. Bethany is the person to work with if you want professionalism, attention to detail, genuine love and care, and kick a** photos!!! We are forever grateful to Bethany, and we would recommend her to anyone for their special day :) Thank you, Bethany!!!

Hannah has done our photos since my daughter was 1 week old. She works magic! She is professional…read moreand great with kids. My shy daughter even hugged her at the end which is rare! Her recent 2 year old pictures brought tears (of joy) to my eyes. See you for holiday photos next month!

Hannah is amazing. She's warm, personable and instantly makes you feel comfortable. We took photos…read morewith her a couple years ago, and again a couple weeks ago. Both times, I was in awe of her ability with the tiny babies and the adults. She is a gifted photographer and a wonderful person, and anyone who gets to work with her is lucky.

We had the absolute best experience working with Katie for our newborn photos. From the very…read morebeginning, she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and guided us into poses that felt completely natural--not stiff or forced at all. We did the session with our baby, and Katie was incredible at calming her when needed and patiently capturing the perfect shots. The final photos were exactly what we wanted--beautiful, timeless, and full of genuine emotion. We are completely in love with them and will treasure them forever. We can't wait to work with Katie again soon and would recommend her a thousand times over to anyone looking for a photographer.

Katie did an amazing job taking our family pictures. She chose beautiful city backgrounds, advised…read moreus on timing, even provided guidance on clothing choices that I wasn't sure of. We had our teenage son and a high energy family dog, and Katie did an amazing job capturing both of them with great patience and talent. The results are amazing- couldn't be happier!

I think I've hired more professional photographers in the past 15 months than I have in my very…read morelong life. Ever since my daughter was born I'm all about the pics; she changes so much on a daily basis that I just want to document every second. I take tons of pictures with my not so fancy schmancy cannon camera, but it's hard to get a good pic of a toddler who is always on the move. And so I leave it to the professionals... I saw pics that Shannon had taken of my colleague's niece and nephew. I was in awe of her photography skillz and immediately bookmarked her blog so I'd remember to contact her for Baby R's next photo shoot. And I did just that for a few months later when Baby R was turning 15 months. Shannon informed me that she liked to take pictures in natural light. The Floridian in me was not going to take pictures outside in February so we decided to find another option with natural light: The Garfield Park Conservatory.* The Conservatory proved to be the perfect location for photos and Shannon turned out to be the perfect photographer. She had a great eye for what backgrounds would work in the conservatory, was fun to hang out with for an hour and was great with our little one. At one point she asked if she could take Baby R away from us for a few minutes so she could get a few good shots of her not hanging onto me (we have a bit of a separation anxiety problem). Baby R went with her without even a whimper. My husband turned to me after we gave our baby away and said "how well do you know this photographer?' I replied "not well, but she seems nice and hopefully won't steal our baby." She returned minutes later with our smiling baby...phew! I'm a bit impatient so it's difficult for me to wait a few weeks to see photos so I was psyched to get a sneak peak of our photo shoot just hours after we got home. The six sneak peak photos that Shannon posted on facebook were so incredible that I got at least 20 calls/emails from friends asking about this fabulous photographer. The rest of the 30+ edited images came two weeks later and they were just as incredible. Our session with Shannon cost $200, which included all the edited images. She put them all on shutterfly (makes for easy ordering for the grandparents) and is also sending me a CD in the mail. I'm already looking forward to booking another session with Shannon! * http://www.yelp.com/biz/garfield-park-conservatory-chicago#hrid:lONOQwNDWP6tuo5wLjSECA

Shannon is an amazing family photographer! She managed to capture priceless pictures of my squirmy…read more2 year old. I have received so many compliments on the pictures. She is very professional and loves children and knows how to make them feel comfortable. Her prices are very reasonable and she is such a perfectionist. Can't wait to use her again for our next set of family pictures!