Amazing photographers - outstanding photos A must-have for…read moreanyone wanting to capture the love and joy of a wedding or event. Chris and Elizabeth are beyond fantastic!

I am a worrier and I worry about everything. As someone who watches the local news before bed, I've…read moreseen probably 500 different segments of "Problem Solvers" (or some variation) about a couple who paid a photographer thousands of dollars only to have them bail last minute, take crappy photos, or disappear forever after taking said photos. So naturally, since wedding photos were my #1 priority, I was basically a lunatic when it came to finding our photographer. A friend of ours is a former wedding planner and she recommend us to Christopher as someone who had helped her out in a pinch. We loved his website, but it all seemed to good to be true. It wasn't! After talking with him I couldn't have felt more at ease. I can't say we didn't put him through the ringer while "interviewing" with him, but I can say how absolutely THRILLED we are with our wedding photos. I jokingly tell everyone that I love my wedding photos more than I could ever love my husband (so far its not true, but only time will tell how that pans out..;) KIDDING). Christopher was awesome to work with. We are inherently awkward and unruly people, but Christoper did a great job of coaching us and capturing "real" photos. There isn't a photo in our collection that looks overly posed or unnatural (we worked out those kinks during our engagement shoot). In the end we received about 1400 edited, digital photos (I can't imagine how many he actually took!), and the count does not even include our engagement session. We had him all day from 9am to 10pm, and our package included a 2nd photographer. I also can't emphasis enough how easy it was to have Christopher around us all day, even in the limo as we cruised before the reception. Our friends were probably even too comfortable around him which explains some unusual groomsmen photos.. My best advice (obviously stolen from Christopher): 1. DO the engagement session. We wanted to bail on it, but I can't stress enough how much it helped to practice being in front of camera. I think it made our wedding photos a million times less awkward having been used to the camera being on us. 2. Hold your bouquet low as you walk down the aisle. I see so many photos (not done by Chris) where the bride is holding her bouquet by her chest and covering up that dress you just paid hundreds of dollars for. Also smile!! Maybe you are crying, or about to barf, but just smile.. that goofy look is what people call 'true love'. 3. Try to think about the photos that you actually WANT. I've been in so many weddings where I have to sit through 4 hours of photos while EVERYONE gets portraits done. Why do you want a picture of just you and your great aunt? Do you need a solo portrait of each bridesmaid? Who frames a solitary photo of themselves? Christopher was more than willing to take whatever photos we asked, but our family photos took 20 minutes tops. The group photos are the ones you are going to frame anyway. Cut the excess and get to your reception.. you should be partying right now! (Also make sure to sneak away for 15 minutes towards the end of your reception.. I mean have you SEEN his website? The man knows his way around a flash at night).

When looking for a photographer for our wedding, my criteria were that the photographer takes…read morebeautiful shots and that they are reliable. After looking through Brian's impressive portfolio and sitting down with him to talk, we decided to hire him for our wedding and engagement shoot. Brian completely exceeded my expectations in every way possible. Brian is not only very reliable, but he is also extremely dedicated to his work. Brian drove over 90 miles to get to our engagement photo shoot and on the way he stopped at a gas station on the south side of Chicago where he stepped on two nails, which punctured his foot. Although we insisted that we reschedule so he could take care of himself, he still arrived (early, as his style) ready to shoot our session. He carried his equipment on his back on his injured foot for miles around Chicago, and took some of the most breathtaking photos I have ever seen. Brian helped us to feel completely comfortable the entire time. I remember being impressed with how he can walk backwards, get to know us better by carrying on a conversation, assess the lighting of the area around him, all while shooting pictures that made our families cry and that we will treasure forever. We are happier than ever that we chose Brian and his assistant Greg to shoot our wedding on July 13, 2013. On the day of my wedding, I didn't have time to notice all of the details that I previously spent so much time planning. Brian perfectly captured all of these details in his photographs. There were many shots that I would have never thought to ask him to take, but because of his professionalism and experience he provided these pictures for us. Most importantly, Brian captured the moments that happen so quickly.. but that I will remember forever. Because of his talent, I have photos of my mom trying not to cry as I step into my dress, my grandmother giggling with the woman who was doing her make up, my groom's first teary look at me, and so much more. You are a lucky couple if you get to book Brian for your wedding!

Brian did a marvelous job on our wedding and engagement photos. He is very patient and easy to work…read morewith. He had many great ideas for both sessions. We love the way our photos turned out!

To put it bluntly, if she is booked for the date you have in mind for your wedding you need to…read morechange the date of the wedding to get her!!!!! Beth is hands down the BEST photographer in Rockford. No contest. She is highly professional, timely, a complete joy to work with and so much more. When you're planning your wedding it's not just "one day" this is the day you have thought about your whole life. Her photography is the BEST INVESTMENT you will make for your wedding. She captures every moment. So when you look at the pictures she sends you, you get the feelings all over again. The tears, the goosebumps, the stomach turning excitement all over again. The best choice we made by far was hiring and trusting our special day to Beth.

The only way I can properly describe Mindy is, "magic." Mindy photographed two engagement sessions,…read moreour wedding, maternity photos, newborn photos, and two sets of family pictures for us (so far), and every single one has been nothing shy of perfect. She delivers albums full of photos that perfectly represent the event and individuals - capturing personalities and emotions to a tee. She has a creative, innovative eye behind the camera which allows her to produce true art pieces, which she delivers alongside beautiful traditional portraits and emotional candids. Whenever we receive photos we laugh out loud, gasp with excitement, and squeal with joy. It would be impossible not to. What is even more important is the experience Mindy brings to her clients. She makes every photo experience FUN. Mindy ensures that everyone is comfortable in front of the camera, allowing an ease in her photos that feels genuine. She immediately puts people at ease with her friendly, easygoing, and warm personality. Our family and friends LOVED spending time with her at our wedding, and I could not imagine that day without Mindy there. She is a part of our wedding memories, not just someone with a camera in the background. If there is one wedding vendor I would recommend to anyone and everyone I know, it is Mindy. She is the single best decision we made for our wedding, and the only person I'd ever want to capture photos of my family.

Did an amazing job photographing our wedding and engagement pictures. Is great at making it a…read morerelaxing and enjoyable experience.

Krystal did a phenomenal job not only on my photos but in everything she makes you feel so…read morecomfortable from the moment you step foot inside the studio. She communicates everything the entire time she make sure you are comfortable with everything that is done. I will definitely be returning for another shoot.

Krystal is an amazing photographer and provides a supportive and comfortable environment!read more