Miguel was great to work with! There was a slight issue with scheduling and timing day of and he worked within my schedule to accommodate. Taking pictures was easy, Miguel used a variety of different approaches to get multiple different results so I would have options. Nice studio as well :) read more

Miguel is amazing to work with. We shot on State Street at the start of the business day and while I was a little nervous about shooting in front of so many people, he quickly put me at ease. His photos are stunning and he did a great job of really capturing me, which is essential for the photos I share on my blog and social media accounts. Can't wait to schedule another photo shoot with him. read more

Miguel was such a pleasure to work with from the beginning. The online appointment maker was so convenient. He was so accommodating about rescheduling as well. He made our kids laugh and the pictures turned out great! read more

Miguel was friendly, professional and responsive from the start. Being from out of town, I had many questions regarding location, weather, and attire, and he answered them all. He arrived on time and and had an immediate rapport with my strong personality family of 5. He took the time to listen to what we wanted and was able to accommodate all of our requests. He made us feel so comfortable and it showed in the beautiful photos. We got great family portraits, graduation photos, and even new LinkedIn profile pictures! He can do it all! We couldn't be happier with our experience. Whether you are a local or traveling in from out of town I highly recommend Miguel! read more

Miguel helped me with both a surprise engagement and surprise party. Met the day before to make sure we were on the same page and worked his tail off at the party to get a ton of great pictures. Received pictures very quick and the online portal made it super easy to sift through. Highly recommended, would use again in a heartbeat. read more

Miguel did my maternity shoot, and me and husband could not be more happier about the final photos. We just loved the photos. Miguel really enjoys doing what he does, and that just shows in his work! He really made us feel comfortable and we actually enjoyed the photoshoot session. Highly recommended. read more

We worked with Miguel for newborn photos and he did an amazing job! He was super patient with us and took photos in multiple areas in our house. He brought all of his equipment and props, which he sanitized, and made the process extremely seamless. It was a pleasure working with Miguel and the pics came out great! read more

Miguel was fantastic. We took our holiday card photos with him at the Garfield Park Conservatory and he was extremely professional and a pleasure to interact with. We highly recommend Miguel to anyone looking for a great professional photographer! read more

I know the photographer Miguel through a phone call. I need to have a photo retouched. On the phone he was very friendly, with experiences and professionalism. His editing and retouching skill is very good. Thus, I thought to take photos from him. On that day, he took quite a number of photos to catch the possible best moments. Later after I selected the photos, He did excellent work on editing/retouching. It is worth to point out that we had a very good communication in his studio, as well as through email/text message on retouching discussions. read more

Miguel was a wonderful photographer to work with! We recently had our first family photos done with him at Lincoln Park Zoo. Miguel made sure the lighting and background were just right and was very patient photographing us with our 9.5 month old twin boys. His positive energy made us feel comfortable during the photo shoot. It was very easy to schedule our photo shoot on the MNPhotoStudios website. I highly recommend using MNPhotoStudios for your family portraits. Thank you for your work Miguel! read more

We chose MNPhotoStudios to do a family photo shoot and are very pleased with the results. There were 11 of us -- 6 adults + 5 children (ages 4-10) and Miguel took lots of photos of different groupings. (the whole family; grandparents alone & with grandkids; grandkids together; each individual family group, etc). Miguel is very patient & definitely has a knack with kids -- he got them in some playful shots, and, amazingly, got them to sit and stand in the posed shots that we wanted, too! We got lots of great images in our Gallery, and can't wait to frame & hang them in our home. read more

My headshot photo shoot with Miguel was Amazing...He has a unique way of getting the best out of you for a photo shoot. Really appreciate his relax professionalism.cool vibe, studio and has cool cat name Logan..I think my headshot photo will help grow my business read more

I can't say enough great things about MNPhoto Studios! From the very start of booking a shoot with Miguel he was incredibly accommodating. When we rolled up to our location, we found out real quick that it was infested with thousands of mosquitos. Miguel was so flexible as we piled all 17 of us back in cars to head to a new location. Once there, he was able to get started and work his magic. I was very impressed with how thoughtful he was in terms of poses and who should stand where based on such small details that I wouldn't have caught. Again, we were a large group but he was directing everyone (by name even!!) when needed. He made everyone feel super comfortable (even the five kids under 4 years old) and got some amazing shots. I highly recommend him for any group photo shoot!! read more

Great photos, and Miguel made the experience very fun and relaxed. I don't normally like my photo being taken, but he told me exactly what to do down to the angle of my chin. Highly recommend. read more

Had a great experience with this company. Booked them 1 month before the wedding and they were more than accommodating. Luckily for me they had availability. My photographer was professional and made me deal at ease. The pictures came out amazing and the wedding book will always be a great keepsake. Everyone loved it! I would definitely book again for any event I have! read more

If you want high quality photos with impeccable service, I strongly recommend working with Miguel. He will ensure you look and feel your best. read more

Wow! Miguel did a wonderful job of taking commercial photos of me for my website! He met me at a specific location, taking the time to get all of the different kinds of photos I wanted. I am so pleased with the quantity and quality of photos he took. We were in a challenging environment for photos and Miguel adapted really well to the situation. I was quite impressed with his professional manner and his artistic eye. His patience and commitment to getting great shots helped me have lots of photos to choose from for my website. I would highly recommend Miguel's services. read more

I was looking for someone to take pictures of my almost one year old and I came across MNPhotoStudio. Miguel was excellent, he was so patience with my child & allowed him to take breaks as well as didn't try to rush us at all. He had such good ideas to try to make him smile. Thank you again for the great work! read more

I was in search of a photographer during COVID when corporate photography studios were limiting families to 6 people max. As my family had more than 6, I found MN Photo Studios. Miguel was pleasant to communicate with from the very beginning. He was the only photographer in the area I could find with his own (indoor) studio, which is important in cold Chicago December temperatures. Miguel also has his own website with an online rsvp tool, which made the appointment booking super easy. The location of his N. Central Ave Chicago studio is great, with free garage parking across the street. Miguel was very warm and made my family feel at ease, which made the photo session fun. He helped us decide the best background and took his time figuring out the best lighting and lenses to use. Afterwards, we received the digital photos the very next day and they were high resolution quality. It was easy to notice our genuine laughter in many of the photos, so Miguel did a phenomenal job. Wonderful value and highly recommend for family photos! Thank you so much. read more

Don't look any further - this is your go-to photographer in Chicago! After a lot (and I mean A LOT) of research and reading reviews, we decided to go with Miguel - and I'm never looking back! We booked him for a surprise birthday photo shoot for my sister (pro tip: great idea for a birthday gift) and he made her feel totally comfortable and at ease, even though she might not have been totally prepared for her close up. He was so flexible and patient and worked with the many props we brought to the session (balloons, flowers, cake, champagne) and was an all-around great guy to hang out with. I've worked with other photographers who are stiff or give a bad vibe; the opposite of Miguel. He's friendly and knows how to make his subjects genuinely laugh. We were thrilled with how the photos turned out, and I'll be booking more sessions with him soon (check out the website for mini session specials, which are very reasonably priced). Also, he's got great locations in the city to give your photos a beautiful background! This is your guy!! read more

Miguel was amazing! He has a beautiful studio and was very welcoming and made me feel comfortable. He was very responsive to messages and answered all of my questions. Affordable price and high quality work. Highly recommend! read more

I was very impressed with MN photos! Miguel's correspondence with us was always timely and professional. He knew which poses and postures would look good on camera. He knew some great spots in downtown Chicago, both indoors and outdoors to accommodate weather. He took feedback during the sessions and adjusted his methods according to our preferences. He really went out of his way to make our pictures turn out great. I would reach out to MNstudios again!! read more

Hello Everyone, There really isn't enough room in this comment section to properly explain just how happy and satisfied my wife and I were with our choice of Miguel to shoot our maternity photos. We were sincerely blown away by the time and effort Miguel devoted to our shoot, and by the patience, professionalism and positivity he exhibited throughout the process. He really went above and beyond to get the shots we wanted (even meeting us on the lakeshore at 5:30 am so we could get some sunrise shots). How many photographers, for this price, would have done that? He spent hours with us, never rushing us along or looking at his watch or anything. He very patiently, and yet enthusiastically, helped us plan out the shots we wanted, including several outfit changes. Then, even after this several hour sunrise/morning shoot, he also included a photo session in his studio for no extra charge. I cannot imagine any other professional photographer spending so much time with a client, taking so many pictures, allowing for so many location and outfit changes, all with no extra charge, and with patience and passion. If you are planning a professional photo shoot, I STRONGLY advise going with Miguel. I promise you that you will not find better services for the price. Not even close. This man loves what he does, and it shows. He not only accommodated every one of our special requests, but he had some amazing ideas of his own as well. And he really knew how to work with my wife, coaching her to get the right pose, the right smile, basically whatever it took to get the right shot. When I found Miguel, I was looking to book a maternity shoot for my wife as a birthday present. And somehow, for hundreds of dollars less than most professional photographers, we got everything we were hoping for, and more. Long story short, my wife ended up being really happy with the shoot. So my birthday gift to her ended up being a huge success. Making my wife happy makes me happy, and Miguel really made that happen. When you meet Miguel, you recognize right away that he is a very talented photographer with a great eye for beautiful photos, and more generally, that he is a good and decent man. I am still in disbelief over the incredible service and the impressive end-product that we received for the price we paid. I literally tipped him 50$ because he spent so much time and effort with us. I felt like I got so much more than I paid for, that I couldn't help but give him another 50$. I would have given more if we weren't on such a tight budget with the baby coming along. So, if you're reading this, I strongly encourage you to hire Miguel. And if you think this is a fake review (given how positive it is), don't hesitate to contact me personally (jcleary333@gmail.com). I'll be happy to tell you why your search for a professional photographer should be over now that you have found Miguel. Do yourself a favor: hire Miguel and you will end up being happy and satisfied just like us! Sincerely, John read more

Miguel was our photographer from MN Photo Studios and he was amazing!! He is so friendly, great listener, fun, funny, amazing photographer and has the best camera and eye for detail! He makes you feel really comfortable and at ease. He allows you to see the pictures on his camera for a preview after he takes them. That was my favorite because I could then tailor my next pose to what I thought I would like! He is so talented! I have taken pictures before with other photographers but my Husband and I have never had this great of an experience as we did with Miguel. After our photoshoot we said " wow that was really fun" It is a memory we will always have! We for sure will be scheduling Miguel for all of our family pictures and life events in the near future! I highly recommend him! I follow him on Facebook and Instagram and his pictures that he takes, truly turn out exactly as they look online! It is amazing his talent! 10 stars for MN Studios and Miguel. Thank you again!!! read more