Nattaya and her partner were amazing. We were having a destination wedding an despite that Nattaya…read moremade it feel like we were there. She ensured we met numerous times via video calls to discuss our vision. On wedding day she was very prompt and got every photo we could have wanted. Additionally we did not pay for video but she still helped us and used our phones and a go pro to capture video of our dance performance, we trained for it, and the entire ceremony. We would book Nattaya again in a heart beat and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a phenomenal photographer

Great photographer who cares about you!…read more I have been in numerous weddings and of course attended showers, parties, galas, where there are professional photographers. Some of them always seem to be rushed or getting a quick shot and I've always wondered how the photos turned out. In one wedding, I was a maid of honor and my best friend was so disappointed in her pictures. She felt that they all looked fake and there were not many options for her to choose from. This would not happen with Nattaya. I have known Nattaya for quite some time and have seen her work. She's patient, creative, and thoughtful of the outcome. I recently hired her for some photos, and can't wait to share the final edits soon. She doesn't impose her "vision" or what she thinks would be best. She takes the time to understand what you (and/or loved ones) want, and will make sure that's what you get. Of course she will make suggestions based on lighting, etc since she's the professional.

Scott was extremely professional and great with our baby photos! He took many photos which helped…read moreappreciate the moments!

Amazing services! Scott was pleasantly welcoming with abilities to set people at ease. I think he…read morebrought out my best shots.

We can not express our deepest gratitude enough to Esmat and Sami Studio staff…read more They did the best to capture the magic and the beauty of our wedding. Their professionalism, excellence, and thoughtfulness resulted in the optimal documentation of our wedding. We advise to use their great services especially with drone. We enjoyed your help, and your kindness.

We booked Sami for our wedding in 2020 which was blown away by the pandemic, and they ended up not…read morereturning our deposit or any part of it, despite that we waited till the lockdown restrictions loosened up and most businesses started recovering, the answer was still no and they would only honor it towards another job. Update: Left with only one option, and thinking that this studio's word is reliable, we referred a close friend who's looking for a photographer for her wedding, and when she mentioned our referral and using our deposit towards the total cost, Sami came up with a new rule that only us or a first degree relative can use this deposit. Although previously he pledged to honor it if we have "anyone" who needs photography. I initially gave them 3 stars, considering the pandemic and not wanting to hurt a small business. But manipulation and lies are not something we deserved while giving away our wedding through the same pandemic.

Jake is a wonderful photographer. He did our family photos in the summer of 2025. He was patient,…read morefun, and engaging with our two young children, including a 2 year old who had no interest in making things easy. I consider myself fairly picky about photography, and I was truly amazed at his work -- both his style and technical skill, as well as the sheer number of natural beautiful smiles he managed to get from my kids. Strongly recommend!

Jake was such a pleasure to work with. He was so flexible with our courthouse wedding day. Our…read morepictures turned out amazing and we couldn't be happier!

I was looking around for a photographer for my kids. Charity replied within 15 minutes and we…read morebooked an appointment within the week(due to my schedule) One word: AMAZING. Not only is she professional, her efficiency is top notch. Her artistic views behind the camera lens is truly out of this world. My kids felt so comfortable with her and had a blast. They thanked me at the end of the session cause they had such a good time. If your looking for an awesome photographer with good vibes, Charity is your go to! Thank you so much for the memories I get to cherish forever. You are heaven sent!!

Working with Charity was amazing. I have never had professional pictures taken before and was…read morereally nervous since I felt like I didn't know how to pose or what to do. Charity guided my fiancé and I on exactly what to without making us feel nervous or uncomfortable. She is so genuine and easy to work with. Since I contacted her I have felt her passion and love for photography. I have yet to meet anyone else who has wowed me with their talent like she has.

I've been struggling with the idea of writing this review, but feel compelled to share our…read moreexperience, as I am sure others may find themselves in the same situation. We first met Otto through a Craigslist advertisement, where he was searching for models to help him explore areas around his new neighborhood of Joliet, IL, to give him inspiration for future shoots there. As the newly-engaged fiancee to a photographer myself, I felt compelled to respond to the ad, and within a few days, we had met Otto in downtown Joliet. As far as Otto's technique and professionalism, I know that the dynamic between a couple and their photographer largely depends on the personalities of each person and the intention with which they approach the shoot, but my partner and I were a bit put off by the excess of light boxes and staged posing. Still, for couples who seek photographers with this style, I do think that Otto would be a great match. Otto is a very friendly and funny person, and we felt that he was respectful and supportive of our relationship, which I am sure is hugely important for any couple contracting someone to capture it on their wedding day! When we received the images from the shoot, we were happy with his work and very grateful that he shared these with us. It wasn't until recently that I began to feel a bit uncomfortable about having worked with Otto. I had stumbled across something he had published that hinted at an anti-gay mentality, and was surprised by this finding. I was initially hurt, but my partner pursued it further with him to allow him the opportunity to explain what he meant. We were met with a response that was offhand and flippant regarding our concern, and could not help but feel the sting of hypocrisy at its finest. This review is not meant to attack Otto on his stance on LGBT rights, as everyone is entitled to his opinion, but I think it is disheartening to work with someone who claims he is supportive of gay marriage when he is working with a gay couple (for monetary gain or otherwise), and who then turns his back on the issue when he is no longer under contract. This may not mean much to most people, as questions of their unions never surface, but I would be doing a disservice to myself and the LGBT community at large by not revealing our experience.

This review is LONG overdue as our wedding was May 2010. *gulp*…read more I have known Otto for years. We went to school together. And although we worked together on many projects, photography was always his strongest love and passion. When we worked together, you could appreciate his sense of detail, his eye and ability to bring out the best in people by disarming the situation. It was a no-brainer when the time came to get married that Otto would be the one to do the photos. We didn't want the standard photos you see so often. We'd seen the work he's done for others and in his own home with his family. With only one request (big family photos), we left him alone to do his work: gave him free reign, full access. And with that, his thoughtful, photojournalistic style made our wedding as vivid in stills as it did in real life that day. In terms of logistics, our non-standard wedding (outdoors, in a public park) were no problem for Otto. He quick assessed the situation and delivered stunning photography that has been the rave of everyone who has seen them. He is strongly strongly recommended. And if you have any questions about his work, please feel free to DM me.

Nicole is, without exaggeration, the best decision we made for our elopement…read more We decided to elope with it being just the two of us, with our families back on the East Coast -- so it was *so* important that we captured the intimate, quiet, meaningful moments in the city we fell in love in and now call home. I had a Pinterest board with very specific photos I'd been dreaming about, and Nicole went above and beyond to make sure I got **every single shot** I had envisioned (and then some I didn't even know I needed). Her photos aren't just beautiful -- they're *alive*. She somehow captures the realness and emotion of the moment in a way that doesn't feel posed or forced. When we got our gallery back, it felt like reliving the day exactly as it happened -- all the joy, the nerves, the love, the little in-between moments. Those are the images that matter most, and Nicole nails them effortlessly. Also: Nicole is incredibly organized, which made the day feel calm and easy. She planned a timeline that didn't just focus on the locations we wanted -- she timed everything around the best light, the best angles, and the best flow so we weren't rushing or stressed. It felt thoughtful, intentional, and honestly... it made the whole experience feel even more special. I will be using Nicole for every milestone in my life from here on out. If you're even considering booking her, do it. You will never regret it.

I absolutely LOVED working with Nicole!! She is super personable while also being professional. She…read morephotographed my engagement pictures, and my wedding And I couldn't have had a better experience. She is able to capture the best moments and listens to what you want captured. I absolutely love her work and hope to work with her again in the future.

Julie was running a "special" for Christmas so I had my girls pictures taken by her. When I asked…read moreto receive the pictures Julie wanted me to come look at the proofs. I didn't need to look at the proofs, she only took a couple of each girl. Julie then sent me a message saying she forgot to give me the price sheet and she was a printing photographer. She wanted $400 to get the proofs!!! I never received one picture of either girl:(.

Julie takes awesome portraits for any occasion including the professional head shots we just had…read moredone. The turn around was fast. How good is Julie? We drove from Lombard to Oswego to get the portraits taken. That's how good Julie is!