Ty was as professional and amazing as it could get! I hired Ty for a surprise proposal photo shoot at Maggie Daley Park in Chicago. Ty showed up right on time. He helped in all senses of the photo shoot. He provided a great location for me to get down on one knee. He captured every moment of the proposal and for the next hour, he took AMAZING photos of us all around the park. Ty edited the photos within a few days and boom, we have an AMAZING photo album for our proposal. I highly recommend Ty for ANY photo opportunity you're looking for and you CANNOT beat his value. If this review went up to 10 stars.. Ty would get every single one! read more

We cannot say enough good things about Ty from Prudence! From our very first conversation, we just knew he was our guy. He actually listened, asked the right questions, and totally understood our vision without trying to push us into the usual wedding photo routine. We wanted candid, fun, unique photos that felt like our day and not a staged production. Ty nailed it and then somehow leveled it up! He has this incredible ability to catch real moments at exactly the right second and make everyone feel relaxed and natural. Our photos feel alive, and honestly, we're obsessed! On the wedding day, he blended into the flow so seamlessly that multiple guests came up afterward to tell us how cool he was and how comfortable he made everyone feel. That kind of presence is rare, and it made such a difference. Ty was honestly everything we hoped for in a photographer. He's creative, relaxed, easy to talk to, and he genuinely cared about making the photos feel like us. He understood our vibe right away and captured the day in a way that feels real and full of personality. We're so grateful we had him with us. read more

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Ty and Sergei did an outstanding job! We couldn't be happier with the beautiful moments they captured for our big day. The booking process was seamless, and Ty definitely took the time to understand our vision and the important pieces of the day. Our family is currently having a hard time choosing which shots to frame -- there are so many amazing choices! Thank you again for capturing all the wonderful moments. We will cherish them always. You HAVE TO book Prudence for your big day! read more

One word, three syllables. A-ma-zing. My wife and I got married in the beginning of September 2025 and could not be more happy with Ty's craft and professionalism. From our first correspondence all the way through the end he was reachable and focused on providing us with the best experience possible. During our engagement shoot, Ty had great recommendations for the location, and the poses looked so pretty and natural. Despite it being during the Chicago heat wave this summer, he was able to keep both my wife and I looking fresh. On the day of our wedding, both Ty and his secondary photographer did a great job capturing all of our special moments. Some of the shots were so unique, plus the venue provided a spectacular backdrop that Ty was able to capitalize on. In conclusion, we will be recommending Prudence Photography to all of our friends, and if we need a photographer in the future, we know where to look! read more

Ty helped capture my surprise proposal and I could not imagine a more seamless experience. He was incredibly responsive leading up to the proposal and had excellent photo suggestions during the photo shoot. The pictures turned out incredible! Both my fiancée and my friends have commented on how beautiful the photos are and how well Ty did capturing the pure joy in our faces. I would recommend Ty with zero hesitation! Thank you for capturing such a special day, Ty! read more

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHY. Ty was a complete blessing. He is the epitome of meticulous, creative and fun. After our engagement session, we were 100% sold on using him for our wedding. He has an eye for perfect shots, and as long as you're the type of person that's willing to listen, you're going to end up with stunning pictures. I really appreciated that Ty made time for us and never treated us like a number. He answered my emails and phone calls quickly, helped us pick a first look and wedding party picture location, and was always right on time with his deadlines. In fact, we got our pictures EXACTLY one month later-- even though we got married in prime wedding season. Needless to say, Ty was such an asset on our wedding day and we are so incredibly thankful for him! I would book him again and again! :) read more

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Ty was fantastic. I am super happy with how our photos turned out. He made me feel so comfortable and did amazing portraits and was also able to capture candid shots that were genuine and still flattering. Thank you for everything and I highly highly recommend. read more

Ty is seriously amazing. He was able to capture every moment. We got over 2000 images and all of them were perfectly edited and they all came back pretty fast. I'm honestly very impressed by his work. He made me feel comfortable on my wedding day and made sure my smile was very natural and not fake. He also collaborated with my videographer very nicely and they never worked together before. Unfortunately, I was left at the hotel on accident by my bridal party and Ty made sure I got to the church on time and he ordered me an Uber XL and tried to make me laugh the whole way there. He also stayed a little extra to capture pictures on the mezzanine that I really wanted. He did above and beyond what he was supposed to do. I highly highly recommend him and his second shooter was hilarious we loved him and he did a great job as well. Book Ty! Hurry though he gets booked up fast. read more

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We just got our pictures, and oh my word was I beyond myself! Ty did everything and then some, the pictures were absolutely beautiful!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more

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Awesome, once again! Ty and his photographer partner Mike did an amazing job photographing our wedding. I am blown away by his skill and I can't wait to see all of our pictures. My husband Brant and I are so happy we chose Ty. Thank you so much for everything. Our pictures will last forever and I am so happy you caught the memories that I will always cherish. Brant and Audrey read more

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Ty is the best photographer! He's professional and really knows how to make you feel comfortable. He made the process of taking engagement photos and wedding photos fun and easy. I would highly recommend him. He also has very reasonable pricing! read more

Ty was an absolute pleasure to work with for both our engagement and wedding day photos! We are absolutely thrilled with how the pictures turned out, and Ty made the entire process a positive experience from start to finish. We highly recommend his services, and hope to have the opportunity to work with him again in the future! read more

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Ty Acierto at Prudence Photography was so wonderful to work with. He is so professional and friendly and was very responsive to all of our needs. Ty spent a good amount of time talking with me on the phone before the wedding so that he could learn exactly what we wanted. Our wedding was non-traditional and Ty made me feel confident from our first phone call that he would be able to capture it exactly the way we wanted it. We received our pictures within the time frame promised and they turned out beautiful. We purchased a package with an album included and we LOVE our wedding album. It is absolutely stunning and we have gotten so many compliments on it! We would highly recommend Ty for any special occasion. Thank you Ty for capturing so many wonderful memories of our wedding day!! read more

Used Ty for my secret proposal. He was great and extremely professional. The pictures came out amazing! My fiancé and I love them. We 100% recommend! read more

Working with Ty has been nothing short of amazing. We booked him for our engagement/family shoot and for our wedding! At the family shoot, Ty worked so well with our kids and made the process go smoother than I ever imagined. For our wedding, Ty went above and beyond to get perfect shots, literally going out on a limb to capture us at the spot where my fiancé proposed at Northerly Island! My dress was backless and my sweater wasn't cutting it so Ty offered his jacket. At both sessions, Ty is easy to talk to, whether it's personal interests or planning out shots on the fly to make the best of our environment. Little things like that and his palpable passion for capturing precious moments are what make him so special. Our photos effortlessly capture us and are pristine. A million thanks and nothing but love for Prudence Photography! read more

We really loved working with Ty! He was so attentive and understanding of our traditions and what needed to be captured during traditional Hindu ceremony events! I could not recommend him more! When we ran a little over, he was very understanding and did not try and get out of there - this is much appreciated by a bride since hardly anything runs on time! He truly has an eye and a passion for photography! From just our highlight photos a number of our friends told us that he captured us and our event beautifully! We also were able to see our highlight photos in less than 2 weeks from our event and the full CD of photos was sent at exactly 2 weeks which is extremely quick!! And, again, much appreciated by an antsy bride. Really, Ty is a wonderful wonderful photographer and great business owner. Work with him and you ABSOLUTELY will not regret it! read more

Ty recently photographed our wedding at Room 1520 and did a superb job! He is very professional, knows exactly what he is doing, and is very talented. He is also very creative with staging of the photos, which really enhanced our experience and finished product. Another thing about Ty is that he is very efficient. I have heard one too many stories about people waiting several months to receive their wedding photos from other photographers. However, Ty completed our package in a month!! Additionally, there was nothing rushed about his work. The wedding photos are amazing!! We highly recommend Prudence Photography and we hope to use Ty again for a future event! read more

I used Ty in May 2016 for my wedding (mendhi day and wedding day) along with an album. With a little bit of direction, he was amazing at capturing every aspect each day, from candid shots to specific traditions. I received the edited photos back pretty quickly, and I can honestly say I don't think there was even 1 shot I didn't like! The wedding album was so artfully done, it's really the centerpiece of what I show off about that day. read more

Prudence Photography - This was taken on the mendhi day. Ty made use of a gazebo right outside the hall (Cotillion) as well as the perfect sunset. - Session Photography Near Me - Elk Grove Village, Illinois

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This rating is for the outstanding customer service. Ty was wonderful in calling me to get my families background and offer tips on what would make the best group photo. He was patient and understanding and willing to work around my schedule. Very upbeat and professional and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend Ty for your photos. read more

Two words for Ty...ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I found his company by chance and so lucky that I did. He took our maternity photos and each one is stunning. He is very creative and brings his own ideas, but also open to listening to your ideas. He is super nice too and a thorough professional...he responds back quickly to any texts or concerns. We are so happy with his work...I cannot wait to book him again next time!!! read more

I am so beyond thankful to have had Prudence Photography capture all the memories from my wedding. Ty was so wonderful to work with from start to finish. Our wedding was supposed to take place in 2020, but was rescheduled to 2021, which Ty was so accommodating with. It was so nerve-wracking to reach out to vendors and not know if they would transfer their contracts over due to Covid, but Ty made it feel like it was not a problem a all. I originally found Ty through a friend who also used him for her wedding and also had such a positive experience. He took our engagement photos, took the time to discuss day of timelines, family dynamics, picture and location requests, and even allowed for us to have our dog involved with engagement pictures and wedding day photos. He was happy to accommodate all of our requests to make sure we got all of the photos we wanted to get. On the day of the wedding, Ty was the perfect combination of being organized and easygoing. He brought such a calmness to the day, which was much appreciated. He also has a true passion for what he does. He had such clear ideas of the photos and poses to get which made it seamless to follow his direction. Ty worked well with our entire vendor team, most of whom he hadn't met before. He did recommend our videographer to us though, which worked out well. He also worked behind the scenes with my dad to put together a surprise slideshow with childhood pictures, which was so special to us. He was prompt in his communication throughout planning and stuck to his turnaround time in getting our pictures and photo album back to us. Speaking of the photo album...wow! We received a 12x12 acrylic cover photo album with thick pages as a part of our package. It is so high quality. I am truly obsessed with it and look through it daily. I can't say enough good things about Ty and am so thankful that he was a part of our wedding team. Pictures were something that were really important to me in planning for the wedding and we couldn't be happier with how they turned out. We will treasure them forever. Thank you, Ty! read more

We used Ty for our wedding on 10/24/15 at the Garfield Park Conservatory and I cannot recommend him enough or say enough wonderful things about him. He is professional, creative, passionate, understanding, personable, and an absolute pleasure to work with. He was in constant contact whenever we needed him, calling us on the day before as well just to go over each detail. So many of my wedding guests came up to me during the reception and asked for his information and where we found him because his skill and attention to detail was phenomenal. At one point during our first dance, he took a running slide across the dance floor on his back just to capture our final dip with a kiss. I think he got more applause than our moment, which made me incredibly proud! His wife came along to assist and was just as lovely, sweet, and helpful. She assisted with arranging my dress, getting infants in the pictures to smile or laugh, and was so sincere and complimentary. I haven't even seen the proofs yet as our wedding was only 4 days ago, but I will add pictures to prove my complete confidence in Ty's talent and artistry. His passion for his work was evident, he had so many creative ideas for angles and poses, and made sure I only had one chin in every shot! We can't thank him enough for being there for us on such an amazing day. read more

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Ty is an amazing photographer. He is very professional, accommodating, and seemed very comfortable around us. Every time I look through my wedding photos I re-live the day and smile. I just wanted photos that candidly captured our wedding day and Ty did that beautifully. Ty was very stealthy as well; he captured moments that I didnt even realize he was around for. I am so glad that I found Prudence photography and look forward to working with them in the future. read more

We had some family pictures taken this past fall, and Ty was the perfect guy to work with our family. From the point I initially contacted him to receipt of our photos, he was extremely communicative. He worked with our schedule and was happy to meet us at the location of our choice. I was particularly pleased with his patience during the photo shoot. We have a toddler son, and Ty was a pro with him. Best of all, we loved all of our pictures. The proofs were returned to us in a timely fashion, and they turned out great. read more

This review is long overdue! My wife and I had Ty photograph us for our engagement photos in 2014, and again for our wedding in 2015. He and his partner did such an amazing job that we've recommended him to all of our friends getting married. Not only did they capture timeless moments that we'll remember forever, but his flexibility and attention to detail, while remaining unobtrusive, was really something to behold. The amount of professionalism and quality is unmatched, Ty has the artistic touch that many photographers either forget to consider or end up making too heavy-handed of a signature appear on each photo. Working with Prudence Photography on several occasions has been wonderful and we will continue to utilize their services for future milestones. read more

Ty was such a great photographer for our wedding. It was really important to me to find someone who would allow me to keep my digital originals which he was happy to do. The whole process was really great. We met with him and really liked his photography style which is more photojournalistic than portraiture which we liked because we wanted a big fun party feel more than a formal feel. I also really liked his vivid colors, especially since our venue was inside and rather dark. Ty was really good to communicate with us in the lead up to the wedding. The day of the wedding, Ty came and brought an assistant as well. They were really nice and accomodating. They were also unobtrusive which was very important to my husband. I really don't remember them getting most of the shots I saw later. One of my family friends was unable to attend the wedding and when we showed her the pictures that Ty took, she got emotional and said she felt like she had gotten to see it after all. I don't have a single negative thing to say about Ty or the process. I highly recommend him for your photography needs. read more

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I've used Ty 3 times now - outdoor photo shoot at Montrose Beach, outdoor birthday party, and indoor photo shoot at my house. All three times there have been great pictures of my family. He has been great with the kids, I feel like my oldest daughter knows him now. I've sent him ideas via Pinterest and he has brought his own, together they have created great pictures. He is affordable and gets back to you quickly on best shots and the full album about a week later. Also, if there are any adjustments or effects, he'll photoshop them for you. I had lipstick on my teeth in one picture and he fixed that. Plus another picture a little boy photobombed it and he took him right out. Pretty amazing stuff! read more

There's so much to say about Ty (Prudence Photography). My fiancé and I had a photoshoot with Ty in November and was absolutely blown away by his professionalism, warm personality, ability to direct, eminence passion for his craft, and overall breathe taking ability to identify, capture, then create the most cherished and perfect photograph one may ever imagine. We, of course checked out some of his work from his portfolio online and only hoped that our photos would have that same spark; however, our photos surpassed our already extremely high expectations. Every last photograph Ty sent us back was breathe taking, making it extremely hard to choose just a few to hang around our home and use as a 'Save The Date'. As a model for many years and many many photoshoots; I must say that the quality, quantity, passion, creativity, and warmth of working with Ty is one that has surpassed most photographers that I have ever worked under. Working with Prudence Photography will be the best investment and experience one would ever consider; Ty is amazing at what he does and will go very far in his venture ... photography is his destiny! read more

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I seriously CANNOT recommend Ty enough. We actually found him online during one of his fall discounts for our engagement photos. The fear is always when you get things at a discount, you end up getting what you paid for, right? Well, I can confidently say that we got one hell of a bargain. Ty was AMAZING to work with. This guy knows his shit. Very professional, prompt responses, easy to work with, and really made everything feel so personalized. He quickly turned around GORGEOUS preview shots for our wedding website. Like jaw dropping images that I cannot even believe are us in the photos. We look stunning in all of them. If we were getting married in Chicago, or could shell out the cash to transport him, we would have booked him for our wedding in a heartbeat. Seriously, if you're reading this, you are in good hands..especially if you want photos in Lincoln Park Zoo...this guys knows the BEST spots around the park. I seriously cannot emphasize how incredible Ty has been to work with. Book him now!! read more

Ty was such a wonderful photographer to work with. He was easy to get in contact with which is something I really appreciated in planning a wedding. On top of having great communication skills Ty is an amazing photographer. He had some many ideas for shots and was also open to making our ideas work. We got all of our photos back within a month and man where there a lot of photos to pick from. I still haven't made prints for my home as I can't decide which ones I want! I am absolutely in love with them all. Ty really captured how fun our day was and how great of a time our whole group had. Stop looking/reading reviews now and book Ty. You won't regret it! read more

Thank you Ty! You were amazing to work with. One of our best wedding team members. You made us relive the day every time we look at our pictures from the ceremony. Ty is very professional, responds to emails/texts within an hour, very attentive, easy to work with, and trustworthy with his work. He completed the pictures very fast and sent to us in 2 weeks and they came out amazing. We couldn't be more happier with the way things turned out... Thank you so much once again for all your efforts and I will recommend your name to all my friends/family. -Palak & Yien. read more

Ty took our court marriage photos downtown on state street and by the chicago riverwalk. I had sent him gorgeous pics of couples who took pics in the same location, that I was hoping he could recreate for us as well. He was timely, professional, prepared, and excellent at what he does. You can tell he really loves his job, and it shows in the pictures. The photos he took of my husband and I are stunning and so much more than I ever could have hoped for. We are looking forward to having him there to capture all the moments for us in the future! read more

We loved having Ty photograph our daughter's first birthday! We found out about Prudence Photography through a friend's recommendation, and we are so thankful he was able to document this special day! Ty captured all of the memorable moments, including beautiful detail shots. He was professional, kind and flexible. I couldn't have asked for more! Thank you so much for everything, Ty! We'll definitely be seeing you again soon! read more

Ty and his wife were absolutely amazing from start to finish. I could not be happier with their attention to detail, awesome ideas for cool shots, and of course the final product! I am in love with all of the pictures! Thanks so much!!! Oh and Ty is extremely reasonable and everyone was impressed with the fast turnaround! read more

Prudence Photography - This was one of my favorites!!! Ty and his wife did an absolutely amazing job!!! - Session Photography Near Me - Elk Grove Village, Illinois

We had such a great experience working with Ty. We really wanted to work with a local photographer after reading horror stories and terrible reviews for the large companies. We found Ty over Yelp, and are so glad we did. His photography options come at a great price, and the resulting photographs turned out wonderfully. He's very easy to work with and delivered everything right on time. Would recommend to anybody looking for a photographer in Chicago. read more

I'm not in the business of shelling out 5/5 ratings. However, 5 stars is my honest review. Ty is essentially apart of our family now...he photographed our wedding last year and recently did a family/maternity photo shoot at our home. With the arrival of our newborn, we are looking forward to him photographing our new family addition. It's not just his work, but we feel comfortable with having him capture such personal moments. Ty is as professional, yet personal, as they come, and his work is absolutely AMAZING!!! He really does an outstanding job of capturing the beauty and emotions of the moment on photo. Also, while he's great with choreographing the photo shoot, Ty also welcomes suggestions and encourages you to vocalize your own personalization. So you don't have to feel as though you can't use that great idea you saw on Pinterest ;) Ty is officially our family photographer, whether he knows this or not. You can't go wrong with him, and he certainly won't disappoint! read more

Ty was the most amazing photographer we could have asked for. We wanted to capture our home and our neighborhood before we move onto our next chapter in life. He made us feel so comfortable and we totally felt like ourselves. He listened to us and what we wanted. We are so thankful to have found him and would use him again in a minute! Highly recommend!!! read more

Absolutely in LOVE with all of our pictures! Ty is nothing short of fantastic. Ty beautifully captured our wedding day. He is a phenomenal photographer. Not only that, but he's super great to work with. Ty was super responsive to the many emails I sent - I don't think I ever waited more than 24 hours for a response. Ty asked all the right questions to ensure that we got everything we wanted. He made sure that my husband and I were going to be thrilled with the final products. From our engagement shoot through our wedding day, we were so incredibly pleased. I would recommend Ty to anyone in need of a photographer!! read more

Ty was a great photographer for our wedding. Very personable, creative, and thorough. We couldn't have asked for a more professional and trustworthy person to serve as a photographer on our special day. We used someone else for an event about a month prior in another city and Ty was so much much better. Highly recommended! read more

Ty is so creative! We just had a maternity photo shoot last week and the pictures are amazing! He is so patient and willing to work with your ideas. I highly recommend him. He also replies fast when you contact him. I have already passed his information along because he had great customer service! read more