I hired Matthew Adams Photography to capture photos for my new business centered around fashion and…read moreself-discovery and I was absolutely astounded at the outcome. His talent for capturing light and shadows captures a mood and moment in time. He experiments with angles and framing to capture your essence and made me feel more beautiful than I have in years. Matt's talents go far beyond the lens itself. I am not a professional model by any means and he was able to direct me physically and emotionally in order to make me feel comfortable and confident - which is no easy task. If you are looking for an inspired photographer for your business, an editorial shoot, beauty shots, or personal portraits - I cannot recommend Matt highly enough.

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!

Jill has taken pictures of our family from my pregnancy to grade school. She has always captured…read moresuch lovely images of our family that make me smile every time I see them in our home. She even got our very reluctant dog in the picture! She is wonderful to work with and has always captured amazing pics of our family!

I had my daughters' pictures taken here 2 months ago and they are amazing. Jill was born to work…read morewith young children. My 3 year old is known for her fake photo smile - but Jill was able to get her to give us genuine smiles with ease (something I've been trying to do for 2 years!). She takes photography to the next level by not just snapping pictures, but creating works of art, and unlike other photo studios I've been to, Jill does something I feel I could never duplicate myself. Isn't that what you want out of a professional? I'd give her 6 stars if I could.

This version reads like a genuine, enthusiastic 5-star review while incorporating all of your…read morehighlights: If we could give Colin Lyons and the Love & Lyons Photography team more than 5 stars, we absolutely would. From the very beginning, Colin went above and beyond in every possible way. He wasn't just our photographer--he became a trusted partner throughout the wedding planning process. He took the time to truly get to know us as a couple, starting with our engagement photoshoot a year before the wedding. He learned our personalities, our style, and the overall vibe we wanted for our wedding weekend. Leading up to the big day, he was incredibly responsive, helping us think through everything from rain plans to photo locations and even giving us guidance on poses that would make us look our best. His preparation and attention to detail made us feel completely confident that we were in great hands. Colin also attended our venue walkthrough and was actively involved in planning during the week of the wedding. It was clear that he had done his homework and genuinely cared about making our day special. His creative eye is second to none, and he constantly found unique opportunities for beautiful and memorable photos throughout the day. One of the biggest surprises was the incredible photo booth he generously provided. It was a huge hit with our guests! The setup was professional, the photos were high quality, the backdrop was beautiful, and his team member made the entire experience seamless and fun for everyone. On the wedding day, Colin brought the perfect energy. He was funny, laid-back, and easygoing, which helped reduce so much stress and allowed us to actually relax and have fun. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and captured natural moments that never felt forced or overly posed. We also included our dog, Bagel, in our wedding photos, and Colin was amazing with him. He knew exactly how to engage him, keep his attention, and capture some of our favorite photos from the entire day. What truly sets Colin apart is how much he cares. Even after a full day of shooting, he stayed extra hours into the evening to capture additional creative photos and candid guest moments. One of our favorite examples of his dedication was when he tracked down pickleball paddles and balls so we could do a themed photoshoot with our pickleball-inspired seating chart and signage. The photos turned out absolutely adorable and became some of the most unique and memorable images from the entire wedding. It was such a thoughtful touch that perfectly reflected us as a couple. The photos themselves are stunning, but what we appreciate most is the experience Colin and his team created. They brought professionalism, creativity, enthusiasm, and genuine care to every interaction. We felt like they were just as invested in making our wedding day incredible as we were. We truly cannot say enough good things about Colin and the entire Love & Lyons Photography team. If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, creative, responsive, fun, and willing to go above and beyond in every way, stop searching and book Colin immediately. He is simply the best.

Hiring Colin to shoot our wedding was one of the best decisions we've ever made! From our first…read moreconversation with him, we knew he was the right person for us. Hilarious, down-to-earth, professional while still being incredibly personable - what more could you want? We were instantly comfortable and couldn't wait to work with him. Leading up to our wedding, we had multiple conversations to review the shot list, photo locations, and what was most important to us in terms of photography. Colin listened, provided so many helpful ideas and created the perfect schedule for us. Day-of, Colin and Jim were simply the best. They make everyone feel comfortable and at ease, like we're all just hanging out together at the best party ever. They kept the wedding party on schedule, chatted it up with everyone, and caught every single important moment while somehow blending in to the background. Knowing they were there took away all my anxiety about getting the photos I wanted, and Colin served as a much-needed source of comfort and comic relief throughout the day. Finally, receiving our pictures was one of the best parts of the post-wedding months. The photos are STUNNING - exactly what we wanted to make the memories last forever. Every time I scroll through them, I can't help but grin from ear to ear. Thank you Colin, for preserving our wedding in the best way possible!

Sarah is the total package. Her photos are fantastic and she's so easy to communicate with. She…read morewent above and beyond and made sure to get every shot we could have ever hoped for. It was so refreshing to work with someone who was able to get so many great images without making us do cheesy poses all day long. She got so many different candid moments (including things I didn't even know were happening!) and really captured all the emotion of the day. We're so thrilled with the photos. I couldn't recommend her more!

Sarah shot my brother's wedding and did an amazing job, so I knew when I got engaged, I had to have…read moreher do our wedding too! Unfortunately she got Covid the week of the wedding and had to cancel but I was incredibly impressed with her professionalism and desire to help us find a new photographer. She went above and beyond to make the transition to a new photographer absolutely seamless, provided a full refund immediately and was super easy to work with. while it wasn't an ideal situation, I would still recommend her to anyone getting married or needing a photographer and we'll definitely use her in the future!

Uhhhhhhh-MAZINGGG!! I mean seriously AMAZING!…read moreTo the brides: You know that feeling where you know its going to cost a fortune to get an awesome photographer & u look through PINTEREST & Bride magazine, thinkin' about all the things you want for an awesome price! ADAM PHOTOGRAPHY IS YOUR ANSWER! His wife Grace & Him are HILARIOUS! They make you feel sooo relaxed but still are professional with how they handle everything! THEY suggested clothes, & props & have hook ups on the BEST PLACES for photoshoots, (vineyards, barns etc..) They are amazing. Book them noowwwwwww! :)

As a wedding coordinator myself, working alongside with other vendors can get really sticky b/c…read moreegos can be high. But in this case and at this wedding (10/5/13) , the chemistry was excellent! Our client was the top priority and having teamwork with another vendor is sometimes difficult to find. But not with Adam and Grace--they were a dynamic husband-wife team that exuded tons of friendliness, enthusiasm and swiftness....who wouldn't want to work with people like that?! We were in constant communication so that we were able to set each other up for success and deliver flawless jobs relating to our responsibilities. I would definitely work with them again in a heartbeat and I'm already adding them to my personal vendors list ;) Cheers to Adam and Grace for a job well-done and one done above and beyond!

The best thing we did to prepare for our wedding day was have Peter there to capture our engagement…read morephotos. Also, I would like to add that he was extremely flexible with rescheduling "3 times" in the midst of COVID-19. Five stars doesnt even do it justice! Peter doesn't just take photographs, he creates beautiful works of art, and to be a part of his art is an absolute honor. Not only is his work stunning, but he is just such a lovely individual all around and it was natural! We talked as if we knew each other for years. My fiancé and I were so nervous and he guided us with each picture he snapped. We cannot express just how grateful we are to have had him. We cannot wait to do future business with you. We love you, Peter. Thank you for everything!

Hands down, Peter and his team was the best option we picked for our wedding photos and video. We…read moreread his reviews and recommendations that rated him a top professional in the Chicago area. Our first meeting at Soho House Chicago was very relaxed and very nonintimidating. We just looked over Peter's work while sipping on some cocktails. After the meeting was over we felt like we were hanging out with an old friend and decided Peter was who we were going to choose. Our second meeting was for our engagement photos which were taken on the Chicago lakefront and then after a change of outfits we moved onto more photos on the bridges over the river and along the river. The photos came back very quickly and we were extremely happy and now excited for the outcome of our wedding photos. We got married at the London House Chicago on 10/13/18. Peter had a team 3 people with him. We spent about 2 hours walking the locations near the venue and also capturing epic pictures in the cupola overlooking the entire city. When the ceremony started, Peter and his team stayed with us all the way until midnight. It was fun for our guests to have access to all of the photos captured on the GIF booth through a link sent via text message to every guest. Within a few weeks later, we received an entire photo album sent via email. The photos are awesome and it solidified us making the right choice in choosing Peter and his team! Kevin and Mari

Ben was awesome to work with for our engagement photos. He met me the week before at the location…read moreto make sure I was fully comfortable about what I needed to do and where he would be. The pictures came out perfect and he really took his time to make sure both our families were involved as well. Couldn't recommend him more if you're doing an engagement in Chicago!

Ben was incredibly professional and fun! We did a family shoot in a local park with 7 adults and 2…read moredogs. He captured the vision and ran with it! TY!!