Before our second son was born, we debated whether to use the same newborn photographer as our…read morefirst. I'm so glad we decided to try Bethany Hope Photography because the experience exceeded every expectation. Bethany's studio, tucked away in Six Corners, has a cozy, rustic feel that perfectly matches her photography style. It's not a flashy, high-end production studio, and that's exactly what makes it so inviting. It feels warm, comfortable, and intentionally designed to capture the feeling of home. She even stocks snacks, water, toys for older siblings, and welcomed our dog without hesitation, immediately making the whole family feel at ease. Her studio specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and family photography, and everything from the wraps to the props is thoughtfully prepared. What impressed me most was how naturally Bethany connected with our toddler. We were honestly worried he wouldn't smile for a single photo, but within minutes she had him laughing, playing, and completely engaged. Those genuine smiles ended up becoming some of our favorite family photos. With our newborn, her experience really showed. She handled every pose, wrap, and outfit change with incredible patience and care. As a relatively new mom herself, she understands how to work gently with newborns and put new parents at ease. She was thoughtful about hygiene, attentive throughout the session, and never made us feel rushed. What We Loved * Warm, comfortable studio with a beautiful rustic aesthetic * Wonderful with toddlers, newborns, and even family pets * Thoughtful amenities that make the session comfortable for everyone * Easy scheduling, responsive communication, and straightforward pricing * Beautiful collection of wraps, props, and newborn setups * Efficient session without ever feeling rushed Of course, the photos are what matter most, and they are absolutely stunning. Because everyone felt comfortable, the smiles looked natural, the newborn poses were timeless, and the entire gallery captured exactly what we hoped to remember from this stage of life. Compared with other newborn photographers we considered, Bethany offers tremendous value. You work directly with the photographer, the process is seamless from booking through delivery, and the final product speaks for itself. If you're looking for newborn, family, or milestone photography in Chicago, I couldn't recommend Bethany more highly. She's talented, caring, and creates an experience that's every bit as memorable as the photos themselves. An easy five stars.

Bethany is truly a wonder. She has taken our family photos for some of our most important seasons…read moreof life, maternity, newborn, and toddlerhood. She seems to capture us exactly as we are, while still having a quality that feels like we're a family from a magazine, even if for a split second of time. From a booking and business perspective, part of why we chose her was because it was SO EASY. Her website, pricing, contracting, proof process, and image delivery are all ABSOLUTELY seamless and easy. Booking her the first time was the path of least resistance because she was right in the neighborhood and had her pricing and booking easily available online. We keep coming back because it is so simply and joyful. Book her if you can get a session on her calendar, you will be so glad you did. And so will your extended family when they receive all of your gorgeous photos.

I have known Miss (Ola) Klimczak for years, and I cannot begin to express the amount of talent she…read moreexudes through her photography. She can take on any "project" and create an absolute work of art whether it's just a photo of your favorite pet or your debut burlesque performance. Alexandra has done not only ballet shots for me but head shots with my flute as well; each picture is stunning. Like Julie A. (above) mentioned her "extraordinary relationship with the camera", Alexandra also has the ability to make you feel calm and comfortable whether the photos are head shots or something more personal. Just when you think you're camera shy, she'll make you smile. She's fantastic!

Alexandra Klimczak is an extremely talented photographer. Not only do Klimczak's photographs…read moredemonstrate an extraordinary relationship with the camera, they also demonstrate her unique ability to document the facets of a story into a single still image.

I met Fareeha ay a charity event and she was doing henna. She is so creative with her craft, I love…read moreit!

I searched and found Fareeha on Google search. She replied…read moreto my texting, emails and kept in touch until the night of the hena party. She was professional, respectful and very talented. I would recommend her services to everyone. See attached photos; beautifully designed patterns for me, the grooms mother, my daughter, my sisters, and nieces. The Bride's was more than we imagined. Thank you! !!

Eliska did an amazing job with our wedding celebration! Every photo told a story and she was so…read morecreative! We will enjoy every picture she took...forever!

Eliska photographed my wedding on 12/1/12. I met her at my friend's wedding earlier this year and…read morethought she was a pleasure to work with. We met again prior to my big day to make sure that each location had the perfect lighting and set up. She was great at communicating with me throughout the process and was always polite and professional. The pictures turned out lovely and I would highly recommend her.

Amy is absolutely fantastic at knowing exactly how to make you feel comfortable while posing you in…read morethe perfect position to get an incredible headshot. Headshots are not by nature "natural" and yet, Amy has a way of making her clients look like their absolute best selves. I HIGHLY recommend her for all of your headshot needs!

Amy Bissonette has done two shoots for me -- one for headshots and one for a presentation video --…read moreand she's done a fabulous job each time. I don't like being in front of the camera and she made me feel extremely comfortable. She's very flexible with her time and her pictures and videos are of extremely high quality and always delivered on time. I highly recommend her for your next photography/video project.

Di took photos of my old baby Pumpkin a few years before he went to Rainbow Bridge. ALL my animals…read moreLOVED her (and so did I), but Pumpkin and she really connected. I will hire Di again to take pictures of the rest of Pumpkin's adopted brothers and sisters. Totally cool, relaxed, and non-judgmental about ANYTHING. The ONLY thing I could imagine Di being NOT cool about is human cruelty. OTHER than that, SHE is THE ONE.

Di came over to our house and took pictures of our cats. she did a great job and we really enjoyed…read morehaving her over and the cats really liked her too she is great with animals I think she works as a dog walker on the side so she knows what she's doing and she get some great shots would hire her again

My husband and I hired Linda to take portraits for our 10th anniversary and we're so glad we did!…read moreShe responded back to us quickly and we chose a date. Linda has good energy and was a lot of fun to be around, which is important when working with a photographer because your mood shows through your photos. We would hire her again in a second and would recommend her to anyone!

Linda's work is excellent and she handles print orders quickly and professionally…read more I highly recommend her!

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.