I met Barb when she was taking updated headshots for my Law firm. I could tell right away she knew…read morewhat she was doing. As someone who is anxious about looking bad in photos I felt very at ease with Barb and the shots came out incredible! Truly my favorite professional headshots I have had taken. I will definitely use her in the future when I need a professional photographer (e.g., for family photos). 10/10 recommend

Barb Levant has been my "go to" photographer for years. She's the best -- portraits, animals,…read moreceremonies, etc. You name it; she does it, and she's fantastic at what she does. She's very prompt, professional and knows photography as well as anyone. She knows how to get the attention of her subject and capture the real person (or pet as the case may be). Her prices are fair and worth every red cent!

Julia is amazing in so many functions - she's taken corporate head shots, events and product…read morephotography for me. I've worked with many photographers for work and she is hands-down my go-to. She has a way to make people very comfortable and has captured some great shots of people I normally have a hard time evening wanting to get a photo of. I also have a few of her prints in my home, she has an amazing eye!

Our original photographer didn't work out and we were in a panic trying to find a new photographer…read morefor our wedding... we received a recommendation from my now husband's family and they did not steer us wrong. Cherie was prompt, professional, and the best part is, she's talented. :) She is very easy to talk to and she gives great direction during a photo shoot... especially since I'm terrible in front of the camera... I'm VERY awkward in front of the camera. She made our photos so beautiful and I was so impressed with the end result. I would definitely recommend Cherie Schrader to everyone I know... that's YOU! :)

Cherie was wonderful to work with; professional and talented. She kept the mood light and easy…read moreduring the shoot to keep us comfortable and laughing. She had great recommendations for poses and locations and we are thrilled with our photos. She is very talented and easy to work with, definitely recommend Schrader Photographs.

I entered what I thought was a contest for healthcare workers to get free boudoir photos, but I…read moreended up having to pay like $200. I'm masc and was really hesitant to do it because I didn't think they would portray my gender in a way I would be comfortable, and I was right, they did not. I was in the best shape of my life and wanted to see my abs and arms highlighted in the photos, and they were not. Everyone was very nice and professional, but the whole experience was very cookie cutter. I e seen other people's boudoir photos from here and it's the same makeup, sets, poses, etc. If you want the same typical soccer mom newborn/quince/wedding/ even boudoir photos everyone gets, sure, this place is great. But if you're weird and not trying to celebrate the typical things people get photos for, or you're trans or gender non-conforming, I would go somewhere else.

I recently had the most amazing experience with this boudoir company, and I cannot recommend them…read moreenough! From start to finish, everything was absolutely perfect. I was a little nervous going in, but they made me feel completely comfortable and confident the entire time. The woman who did my hair and makeup was incredible--she truly worked magic and made me feel beautiful before I even stepped in front of the camera. The photographer was phenomenal. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, but she guided me through every pose with patience and expertise. Her direction and encouragement made a huge difference, and it shows in the final photos--which turned out stunningly! This was such an empowering and fun experience. I walked away feeling amazing, and I'm so happy I decided to do it. Five out of five stars, hands down!

She took photos of our little one when he was 1.5, and my oh my did she do a fantastic job. She…read morewas great with him. He didn't cry once, even though he decided not to nap that day! So many people have complimented her photos of him, that I have lost count. Her studio is lovely for photos if you can't make it outside. SHe has a fantastic personality-easygoing, laid back, just awesome! You cannot go wrong with Sarah, as she is a great photographer. But also, you can't beat her prices. I am sure of it.

I love, love, love Sarah Alair Photography. Sarah was flexible to work with our small photography…read morebudget and the pictures turned out great. She's a kind, fun person and she made us feel so relaxed getting our photos taken. On our wedding day, I forgot that she was one of our vendors and wasn't just a friend with a really, really nice camera. And Sophie in her office is so nice. She went into the office at 9:00 the night before Thanksgiving to check our photo upload and then e-mailed me a status on Thanksgiving. They're good souls.

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.

We just received our photos from our son's third birthday year, and they are super cute. We did…read morethem at Humboldt Park, and Laurie had scouted every little micro-location, including a picnic under an impressive tree, skipping stones in the little lagoon, complete with lily pads in the water, and the exact location on the bridge where the Willis Tower peeks through the tree canopy. We were wrangling a three-year-old, a Rhodesian Ridgeback-boxer-beagle and a pitbull, and she made everything look relaxing and joyful. All three babies had fun and looked good. So did my shy husband and I. Laurie also did some light retouching at my request, and the results looked natural and beautiful. She is exceptionally good at retouching. She is personally a sweetheart as well. I am so glad I met her 11 years ago, and I hope to come back to her at least every year. She always blows us away!

Laurie took photos for a spring engagement photo shoot in NYC, my July, 2010 wedding, and a…read more"day-after" Korean wedding ceremony at my home. I can't say enough great things about her! From start to finish, she was professional, enthusiastic, fun to work with, and of course, best of all, the photos were WONDERFUL! She was incredibly understanding and flexible as I was trying to arrange my Naperville wedding from out-of-town - I know it's not easy doing everything by phone! She was willing to meet with my mother for a viewing of her sample albums, and was communicative with me at each step. At the wedding itself, she was discreet and TIMELY with family photos. There was a small brief struggle for photography/video real estate in the church with another rather enthusiastic picture-taking guest and our videographers....yet this was the extent of any difficulty I had noticed, and know this is because of Laurie's professional approach to working with other vendors - a point I had not otherwise considered when choosing a photographer. Otherwise, honestly, I hardly knew she was there, and I really was just able to enjoy my day! Thank you Laurie!

This space is AMAZING. We had my daughter's 5th birthday party here, I hired Dave's Traveling…read moreWorld of Reptiles to come in and have a show for 30 kids! Staff amazing and nice, the space is designed beautifully and super impressive:). I hope some of the parents book photo sessions with Melissa, cause she's a fabulous photographer. LOVED it all.

Can't say enough great things about my experiences here. The moment you step inside you feel like a…read morepart of the family. Beautiful people who shoot beautiful pictures!