Francis Marie Photography exceeded our expectations in every way! Thank you Chris & Becky for your…read moreincredible work documenting our big day (5/18/19)! Value. Professionalism. Flexibility. Kindness. Chris & Becky were a dream team, and we really cannot say enough good things about them! From helping us set our 'day of' schedule, to making sure all our listed family pics were captured, to jumping in attaching boutonnieres, they went above and beyond to ensure a perfect day, and plenty of perfect pics!!! Full disclosure: my fiancé and I did not put as much effort into choosing photographers as we did other vendors (Francis Marie Photography was the only one we met with). The best news: we did not have to, and neither do you! Book them! They come at an incredible value and took no shortcuts: starting with us early in the day and staying well through the bouquet toss & late into our extended reception without missing a beat. We were so impressed by their professionalism, passion, and ease of manner. They were never imposing but made sure to capture all the essential moments, somehow finding that great balance between being subtle but central. They were quick to tweak poses and make great suggestions but were also completely flexible for spontaneous photo suggestions from the bride. Do yourself a favor and book Francis Marie Photography, you wont be disappointed!

If someone hasn't told you already this planning a wedding can be a stressful event. The good news…read moreis that Chris and Becky are here to make your dreams come true. Meeting with tons of photographers is time consuming and sometimes confusing. Again Chris and Becky are here to help. They actually listen to the style of photography you are looking for and connect with you to make sure they can make your wedding the happiest day of your life! My wife Tina and I just recently got married Sept 19th and can't say enough about Francis Marie Photography. We had been recommended to meet with Chris and Becky and hit it off immediately, they are both so down to earth and have a great sense of humor. They listened to our concerns and even let us work our dog, Walter, into our photos! We wanted someone who could capture every single moment of our day and we got that and so much more. People actually thought Chris was part of my family by how well we got along with each other. Their style is incredibly accommodating to the expectations you set for them, we wanted photojournalistic with some artistic flair and man did they exceed our expectations. Almost every single family member wanted our photos for their family Christmas card, these pictures were so good. We will be able to relive our wedding everyday of our lives because of the hard work and effort they put into our wedding. We never had an issue with responses to our email questions or calls to check on status. Seriously stop searching all those sites and give this company a call you won't regret it. Thank you so much Chris & Becky

Five stars is not nearly enough to rate our experience with Brian Kinyon Photography!!…read more Choosing a photographer for your wedding day can be overwhelming. After researching MANY photographers, we found Brian through a friend who had also used him for her wedding. He came highly recommended, and now, it's easy to see why! Everyone has a different idea of what their wedding day will be like, and one of the things that I loved about working with Brian is that he was eager to uncover how we imagined our big day. When we met for the first time, I was struck by what a great listener Brian was and how good he was at asking questions to clarify his understanding of what we wanted in terms of our wedding photography. As we talked, it was easy to tell that he knew exactly what we wanted - something personal, candid and a little off-beat. As we worked together in the months leading up to our wedding, Brian was so helpful in keeping everything organized! He even put us in touch with a few recommended videographers! Fast forward to the day of our wedding. Brian was an absolute gift! My hair and make-up team was running a little behind schedule, and I was taking my own sweet time. Add to that a long line at Velvet Taco and a limo driver that liked to take the scenic route, and we had the recipe for a potential wedding disaster! : o We had planned to make five different stops prior to heading to the church for pictures, but because of the timing we had to cut it down to three. Brian was as cool as a cucumber the entire time! Knowing that our time would be limited at our last stop, he briefed our wedding party prior to arrival on what he planned to do and how we could help things go smoothly. Brian truly saved the day! He helped get us to the church on time! He did an outstanding job of organizing our families for pictures prior to our ceremony and capturing so many of the small intimate moments that made up our wedding day. From the moment we connected, Brian was flexible, accommodating and just plain easy to be around! We've only seen our sneak peak, but holy cow! I cannot even begin to explain how highly we recommend Brian Kinyon! He is a truly gifted photographer! You should consider yourself lucky if you get the chance to work with him!

Brian did my wedding photography last September. The work speaks for itself. He is a wonderful…read moreperson and photographer. I had specific shots that I wanted and he remembered each one. He had a lot of great ideas and I trusted him completely on my wedding day to get all of the shots. It was nice to not have to worry about that so I could relax (at least about this one thing!!! :) The only problem was after the wedding when he was going to send me the CD of pictures. He mailed it 2-3 times and I never received it. I am sure it was the mail delivery. But he saved the day and hand delivered it after these failed attempts to mail!! How great is that?! Brian's photography is second to none. Just make sure to book him early!!

Anne and John are the perfect photographers for a couple like us, who absolutely want to remember…read moreeverything but don't want to have to worry about the details on the day of. They caught every key moment, and every single shot they delivered to us was beautiful. They were amazing with indoor photography, which was something we especially needed for our venue, and getting candid shots that really captured the feelings of the day.

Do yourself a favor, and hire John and Anne for your wedding photos. You won't regret it! They are…read moreperfect and they really have such an amazing eye for capturing amazing photos. They were so easy to work with and some of the moments they caught are so perfect. I was so worried I wouldn't remember every detail of the day, but through the photos I know exactly what's going on and I remember it all so perfectly. When we first met with John and Anne, they were really willing to work with us, which is why we hired them. Their photos stood out amongst the competition in the area and they were fairly priced. Our engagement photos were included and they were just as wonderful! I know we will enjoy the memories for a lifetime with our photos!

Susan made our wedding day so great! She was professional & straightforward to work with, and the…read morephotos turned out amazing. She got a good variety of couple shots, group shots, candid shots, etc. We always felt taken care of, never overwhelmed. Highly recommend!

Susan did a great job taking senior photos for my son! She managed to keep him engaged and happy…read morefor an entire hour while getting great shots.

REALLY glad we hired paola and vivid photo + video for our may 2018 chicago wedding! i was…read moresearching for a company that could do photo + video both, at a reasonable price, and they popped up in my search. thank goodness they did! i met paola for coffee back in the beginning to learn more about them, and left with a really good feeling. after hiring her + her team, as it got closer to the wedding, she wanted to do a walk through of our venue with us since it was a new one for her - we appreciated this a ton, and felt even more comfortable knowing they would take care of capturing our day. (they also worked really well with the many other vendors we used the day of) i had a bunch of creative ideas on my own for photos and/or video that i wanted to accomplish, and she was incredibly open to all and had some great additional ideas. our wedding included a first look at an old fire station, ivy walls, shots downtown on the bridge, a (warm) rooftop ceremony, and then food trucks for dinner + a glass blowing demo for our guests. they managed to capture so much of our day in photos/video/or both.our photos are vibrant and colorful and candid, just as we wanted. and we'll be watching our highlight reel over and over with friends & family, while our full feature footage will be reflected on at least every year to relive the whole day. hire vivid photo + video - we feel like we got incredibly lucky finding them for our wedding!

It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Paola and her team at Vivid Photo and Video for any wedding…read moreor event! My husband and I worked with Paola and her team to provide photography and videography for our wedding during August 2017. Paola was kind & flexible from the start, meeting us at a coffee shop in our neighborhood for an initial consultation. Upon meeting, we instantly felt at ease. She took time to learn about us as a couple and to our delight, worked with us to customize a package of photographers and videographers to fit our needs and budget. After seeing Paola's work, we were thrilled to learn that she would be our primary photographer for our wedding. We found this to be a fabulous perk of working with a smaller boutique studio. Paola and her team did an excellent job on the day of our wedding. They were all friendly and made our wedding party feel very comfortable. They did an amazing job capturing the important moments without being noticeable or "in the way." Paola has a way about her that could put the most anxious bride at ease! She was always one step ahead with her quick thinking, suggesting creative and fun poses, as well as beautiful locations for our "first look" and group shots before the wedding. Several members of our wedding party, friends, and family mentioned how much they liked Paola and the energy that she brought to our event. We were also impressed to see her positive & creative energy last all day and night! Last but certainly not least, Paola and her team take beautiful photos and create lovely videos. They do an excellent job of using light and focus to highlight important details within different shots. They also pieced together our highlight video in a meaningful way that told a story about our relationship and brought together different elements of our special day. It was evident that Paola understood who we were as a couple and captured our day perfectly. As we watched our highlight video it almost felt as if she had read my mind! Every beautiful detail of our story can be told, remembered, and cherished for the rest of our lives. We have Paola and her team to thank for that.

Wedding Event Review…read more I found Mio Forte on Yelp, and was very thankful that we did! We are very happy with our experience with Jorge (owner of Mio Forte). He was very responsive, punctual, professional, and captured some amazing moments from our wedding. Package: We picked the "Il Tipico (The Typical)" package and added the cinematography ad-on (3-4 minute video summary of the wedding). The package covered 6 hours of continuous photography throughout the wedding. Photos: We had a few typical wedding "poses" prior and after the ceremony. However, my favorite photos are the photojournalistic ones that captured real moments. Video summary: The video summary was so amazing! Jorge took some wonderful video clips throughout the wedding day, and put it together into a cool video for us. We preferred this to hiring a full videography since we did not want to watch 5 hours of footage LOL. Thank you, Jorge, for capturing our special day!

I had headshots done by another photographer that were unusable. I went to Jorge at Mio Forte to…read morehave them redone and could not be happier with the result. Jorge was professional and timely in getting the photos back to me after the session and they looked great.

Probably the most amazing and kind photographers you'll ever meet. I can honestly say that…read morephotography was one of my highest priorities and am thrilled that I was able to book Gina + Tony. Over the wedding planning process you may hear that the vendors you chose are so important. This is spot on... and I know you are juggling budget/style/etc., but the connection you have to your photographer is hugely important. Not only were they an absolute breeze to work with, but professional, cool and kind. Gina even made sure I looked my very best with her dress skills and expertise on attire - bustling the train, etc. Tony had a great attitude the whole time and gives the best directions for the legit shot. Both are totally calm and helpful in every way. G+T have uncanny talent and constantly make you look great. Whether it's finding the best light for you and your partner, or standing in the rain for the perfect shot (Thanks Tony). And, on top of it all -- they are just a really cool couple of cats to boot. Genuine and talented - this duo is THE photographer to book. 100% heartfelt recommendation for G+T.

A friend had recommended Gina and Tony to us. After viewing their work online and speaking with…read moreTony on the phone, we knew that they were right for us. They worked with us to get the right picture package, which was less expensive than other photographers who we considered. On the day, they were flexible and efficient. They were also unbelievably kind and personable. They knew great spots to shoot and were quick with ways to get the best smiles out of us and our families. The final product was more than we could have hoped and we will cherish the pictures forever. We would highly recommend them and wish them continued success!

Layla shot our wedding in July of 2025 and she did an AMAZING job. We are so in love with all of…read moreour photos we got back from her. Layla was so kind throughout the whole process of wedding planning and took the time to make an extra meeting with me to answer all my questions and help me understand how the photography timeline would flow on the big day. She was very responsive with our email chains back and forth, and very flexible with changes we decided to make throughout the entire process. On our wedding day she was professional, prompt, and so bubble. Everyone really enjoyed working with her that day. She made sure to capture all of the photos/style we wanted on the wedding day. We would highly recommend Layla!

Layla is a dream to work with! Not only is she personable, professional, and prompt, but her photos…read moreare breathtaking. She was incredibly flexible and shifted course when we had to move our wedding date from 2020 to 2021. On the day of our wedding, she showed up early and was incredible at ensuring we got all of the photos we wanted with friends and family. She's fantastic at capturing candid, unposed moments. We're so happy with our wedding photos and our family won't stop raving about how beautiful they are! Layla went above and beyond in so many ways and I would recommend her to anyone.