My wedding was in July of last year and we are SO thankful we chose Sapan and his team for our photographer. Sapan is talented, kind, and can catch every breathtaking detail. He and his team were easy to work with, and made us feel so comfortable during all of our shoots. Sapan made sure the day was planned accordingly, and didn't miss a beat. We are still awestruck by all of our photos and love going through them. This day is worth remembering, and we would choose Sapan over and over again. We can't thank you enough, Sapan!!!! Love, Nehal and Jeet read more

Sapan did both our engagement and wedding photos (with his team joining him for the latter). First and foremost, the pictures came out stunning. People went out of their way to compliment them (even folks who I haven't talked to in years). He pays close attention to detail to not only create beautiful photos but to capture the multitude emotions of the wedding. I look back at the pictures and the feelings of the day come back to me immediately. We were happy to work with Sapan and company. He is easy to talk to and fun to work with. These are two important attributes when it comes to your wedding photographer especially if you are a bit camera shy. Sapan gave good direction and used the environment to come up with some creative ideas. He is really passionate and excited about his work. This attitude is infecting and we had a lot of fun despite it being one of the busiest days of our life. You are lucky if you are able to book him! read more

Sapan & his team were absolutely amazing to work with! They were the one vendor we never needed to worry about because we knew when we got the team to be a part of our wedding that nothing would go wrong in their hands. The team is truly there to work with you and we felt so secure and appreciated! For example, we decided to do our portraits after the ceremony when we were already feeling a little hangry but the team was so cognizant of our time and moods and took our pictures with such ease and efficiency that we didn't even feel time go by. Or when we didn't want to go all the way outside for reception portraits they made do with what we had around and the pictures speak for themselves! We owe them a huge thanks for putting us at ease all weekend & delivering the most amazing pictures we could have ever dreamed of! read more

Where to begin with describing Sapan's work?! I have hired Sapan for professional headshots, our engagement shoot, and our wedding photography and each time I am blown away with his ability to capture magic. We put a lot of time and energy into our vision for each wedding event and Sapan was able to catch those blissful moments and details for us to have forever. Not only that, but he has amazing energy and is wonderful to be around / work with. I never once felt awkward or uncomfortable because Sapan has a way of getting you in your natural and authentic element. So thankful for the experience we have had together. read more

Sapan was an incredible wedding photographer! We really wanted to capture the moment rather than spend time posing, and he made it happen seamlessly for us. He was so easy to work with and made the photo moments very fun for my husband and me. He also was very cognizant of not being too "in the way" so that our guests could enjoy the ceremony without an obstructed view. And the photographs came out AMAZING - the colors, moments and expressions that were captured were better than we could have imagined. read more

Sapan is a truly talented person and hiring Sapan as the photographer for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! His artistic approach to photography makes it feel like the photos should be at a gallery. Sapan mentioned that when couples hang their pictures in their house he wants it to feel like a piece of art, and we definitely felt that way when we received our pictures. We could not stop smiling looking through the pictures because they were so beautiful! Sapan ensured that the vision of our wedding was captured during phone calls and a questionnaire sent a week before the wedding. Sapan is organized, has great attention to detail, and so easy to work with! He made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera, and even captured beautiful candid photos. He far exceed our expectations! read more

We absolutely loved working with Sapan and his team for all 5 of our wedding events! They were super down to earth and friendly to work with all weekend long. Our pictures turned out absolutely stunning. They captured every single detail perfectly...we are in AWE of how beautiful the photos are. Thanks to Sapan and his team, we are able to relive our wedding weekend over and over again!!!! read more

Sapan did an AMAZING JOB! Thank you so much for photographing our special day! We love the pictures and feel like we are reliving the wedding day while looking through them. We can't wait to blow up a few pictures and print them on canvases for our new apt!! read more

Sapan was hands-on, creative and reliable. He was present for all key events (not his assistant), and he communicated all deadlines and delivered on them. Highly recommend using him and he even helped submit our pictures to a few media publications. read more

Working with Sapan for our engagement and wedding photographs was one of the best decisions we made during our planning process. He is as excited and invested in the process and photos as you are from the very beginning. He truly makes you feel so at ease and is able to capture moments so beautifully. Thank you, Sapan! read more

Sapan at Marici Photo shot our engagement pictures this past fall. He did an amazing job and really exceeded our expectations. We had picked a few spots where we usually took walks on nice days and he was able to capture us in all of these locations so well and really show our personalities. The angles he shot were also terrific...my fave was an aerial shot of us lying on a bed of beautiful yellow leaves. Choosing a wedding photographer was a long process for us because we wanted to hire someone who had a great eye, could provide artistic shots, and give us amazing edited pictures. Oh yea, and we didn't want to pay an arm and a leg either. You'll really get way more than what you pay for with Marici. We've met with many photographers at the same caliber who have charged double. read more

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Ah. I don't even know where to start with Sapan. I've been obsessed with his work for several years now and I was ecstatic when I was able to book him a year in advance! He is gifted, approachable and made us feel at ease during our wedding weekend. He was accommodating and very easy to work with throughout this stressful process. Photography is a huge part of any wedding and really the only way you will remember it years down the line...so consider yourself lucky if you get a chance to book Sapan for your wedding events! read more

Sapan Ahuja is beyond doubt a talented photographer. Over the course of one year, Sapan photographed our engagement party, engagement shoot, and our wedding. During this course, he got to know us and really captured us in a way that defines us. My husband and I had a blast every second of our wedding, but to be honest, when we now look back at the wedding weekend, it is all a complete blur. This is why it is absolutely crucial to find the perfect photographer to document all the precious moments and I fortunately did! Sapan was professional, flexible, and so much fun to work with. He made sure we felt comfortable at all times. He became our friend throughout all of this! He was able to capture all the special moments, the colors, and all the fun in such a sweet and creative way. His pictures are classy and vibrant and really do tell a story. Our family and friends only have amazing things to say about his work! Thank you Sapan for creating such lifelong memories : ) read more

My fiance and I picked Sapan for our engagement pictures and we couldn't have expected any better! It was on the coldest day and he somehow managed to capture incredible shots! No one could tell how freezing I was when actually, I had goosebumps all over. He kept us entertained and worked his magic! He is professional, reasonably priced, and knows how to work that camera! He truly loves what he does and is always coming up with new exciting shots he wants to take of couples! I'll be working with Sapan again in the future! read more

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Sapan did an amazing job with our engagement and wedding photography! He listened to our suggestions and requests but also provided his expert opinion throughout the process. He is creative and hands on and was one of our friendliest vendors to work with. He was timely for all the events and professional throughout. I was so happy to book him far in advance and guaranteed he was able to attend our main events. We are so happy with our photographs. I only wish he made wedding albums! read more

I was so impressed the 1st time, I went back for more! he has such a natural creative eye. he can turn things lying around the house into the perfect prop. he has a great eye for fashion too, and can tell how certain colors or clothes will work for what you want to accomplish. agree with the last person, he's a perfectionist...you will be happy :) p.s. and it's very comfortable to work with him! fun guy. read more

The quality, the passion, the enthusiasm, and clearly the beauty of his photographs are absolutely amazing.

Sapan was great! He was punctual, flexible, and very creative. He made us feel comfortable and knew all of the great spots to take awesome pics in Chicago. He communicated with us reliably before, during, and after the shoot to make sure that we were satisfied with our end result. We would definitely use him again for any photo needs. read more

Sapan Ahuja is truly an artist. My husband and I heard of him through friends in Chicago and we loved his work so much that we flew him to Oklahoma for our wedding. Words cannot express how impressive his talent is. Sapan captured such beauty and elegance in our photos. He is exquisitely creative, professional and passionate. Sapan became a friend at our wedding--which made us feel so comfortable while posing for our shots. He worked so well with our videographers, like he had known then forever. You can see the beauty in his editing as well. His photos really make you fall in love with colors and lights. We were so thrilled with his vision and even more so that he got us our photos in one month after our wedding! Sapan is definitely a perfect choice for a photographer if you are looking for classy and stunning photos! read more

If you're debating on weather or not to use Sapan as your photographer for your big day, don't look any further. Not only do I and my husband love our photos from the engagement shoot and wedding events, our whole family adores them. Sapan took the time out to learn what was important to us and captured those moments perfectly. I had told him during one of the initial phone conversations, that one of my favorite parts of an Indian ceremony are the pheras (its a fun part where the groom and bridal party stand on opposite sides and serenade the couple with flowers as we they make vows around the ceremony fire) And Sapan nailed it, months after that conversation, he remembered and captured that moment. He puts a lot of time and effort in his work and is detail orientated and it shows in his photos. In the end, do the right thing, choose him. read more

I will begin by saying that I chose Marici Photo not only by recommendation but by seeing the work itself. I was impressed by the meticulous work and passion for capturing life's simple moments in a unique and stylish way. I worked with Sapan for My Engagement photo shoot . My Fiancee and I were at ease throughout the session and it actually was fun given the personality of the photographer himself. We were given direction throughout the shoot and had opportunity to direct a few clicks the way we wanted as well. Needless to say our pictures turned out great and any special requests were accommodated.Overall a great experience ! read more

Sapan's photography on our wedding day far exceeded our expectations. Although we had planned for an outdoor garden wedding, the weather could not have been more miserable the day of! It was cold, rainy, and extremely windy, yet Sapan took truly amazing outdoor photos. He has an eye for capturing moments in an artistic way, and his ability to adapt with the weather was amazing. At one point during our photos, when I was getting especially frustrated with the weather, Sapan handed us an umbrella and told us that, "the rain is part of our wedding day, so we are going to embrace it!" My favorite photos of the day are from that very moment he took of us under the umbrella. Sapan's laid back style allowed us to feel comfortable and natural throughout the day. He delivered the photos less than a month after the wedding (a month earlier than expected!) and his editing style is beyond perfection. We have gotten so much positive feedback from our photos, and couldn't be happier that we decided to go with Sapan to capture the memories of such a special day. I would recommend Sapan to anyone looking for beautiful wedding and engagement photos! read more

Breathtaking. That is the word that comes to mind when I think of Sapan Ahuja Photography. My husband and I are still amazed by how perfectly Sapan and his team were able to capture our wedding weekend through their lens. We cannot say enough about how happy we are that we decided on Sapan Ahuja Photography for our wedding. My husband I knew from the very beginning of wedding planning that photography was one of the most important elements to us because at the end of the day the photos and videos are what we can look back on throughout our life to remember our special day. As such, we had an ideal vision for what we wanted-- artistic photographs that captured the essence of our wedding beautifully, as well as the traditional shots with our family and friends that we could cherish forever. We also knew that we wanted to enjoy working with our photographer. Sapan Ahuja fit this vision perfectly. He made us feel very comfortable right from the beginning during our engagement shoot and was very accommodating. We truly had fun taking photographs with Sapan because he is a kind hearted and genuine person who simply loves what he does. Sapan's passion for photography is undeniable when you are around him and that passion is reflected in his stunning photographs. He goes above and beyond to capture the uniqueness and beauty of each wedding. We are unbelievably thankful that we can re-live our wedding weekend through the breathtaking photographs Sapan and his team provided to us, and we would highly recommend Sapan Ahuja Photography to everyone. read more

I would give Sapan and Marici Photo a zero if I could. Our family hired Sapan to photograph my sister's engagement party. On the day of the party, Sapan barely took any photographs during the event. Rather, he was spotted by the bar hanging out and people watching. When we kindly asked him to take photographs of the party (which we were paying him to do), he seemed very uninterested but followed orders half-heartedly. Another weird thing, he felt the photos he was taking were becoming repetitive (indicative of his lack of creativity) so he suggested he leave the event after 2.5 hours when we had agreed upon a 4-hour time frame. He offered to only charge a prorated fee, which is nice, but the whole situation is quite unprofessional. If the service was the only problem, I may have given a higher rating, but the photographs themselves were terrible, to say the least. Many of the pictures were out of focus, taken from unflattering angles, and did not have the creative edge that was represented in his online portfolio. My sister and her fiancee were crushed with the results because they solely relied on his photographs to capture the event. They couldn't even select one frame-worthy photo from the entire album. Overall, we were very disappointed and would not recommend this company. read more

Sapan did our engagement photo session in April in Chicago. From the first email communication that we had with him, he was patient, understanding, accommodating and just overall a pleasure! On the day of the shoot, he was punctual, flexible, creative and innovative. Sapan is easy going and fun to work with...he took all the nerves out of the process. We can't wait to use his services again! Joi Lynne read more

Sapan was the photographer for our engagement session and our wedding. We could not be happier with the service he provided. From the beginning, he always made sure to understand what we wanted. We were so happy with the pictures. They came out so vibrant, and artistic. He was very flexible to work with, and had ideas for some very creative shots. We would definitely recommend him for anyone's wedding! read more

Sapan took our engagement & wedding pictures. When my husband & I saw his work prior to booking him we knew we really liked his work but we were sold after he took our engagement shoot & saw the work! He was very accommodating with time & even extended the engagement shoot to another day due to the amount of time we had due to natural lighting. This gave us the opportunity to take pictures at more locations! All our requests & ideas with the engagement shoot were fulfilled & the pictures turned out outstanding. Our wedding was beautiful & he really captured all the little details of decorations & lighting that a lot of photographers may not really pay attention to. He took fantastic pictures of our wedding & you can see the quality & creativeness in his work. Sapan gave us our pictures promptly & even edited more pictures than we expected or agreed on. I have recommended Sapan to numerous friends & family, and I will continue to do so! Great Job! read more

We had the pleasure of having Sapan Ahuja photograph our 3 day indian wedding over thanksgiving day weekend. My husband who loves photography was very particular on choosing the right photographer. We did a ton of research and found Sapan to be the best fit for the type of photography we wanted for our wedding. He was very flexible with the amount of photo coverage we wanted for each event. He was very pleasant to work with. He partnered very well with our videographer and DJ. I loved the fact that Sapan was able to deliver on my family pictures. I have a super huge family with over 130 people. We were able to get our family pics taken effortlessly for both sides of our families within 10 minutes. Last week we got our wedding album from Sapan. I got so many compliments our how amazing the photos turned out. This man delivered on everything he promised and threw in some extra surprises from capturing amazing moments. I highly recommend using Sapan for wedding photography and especially for indian weddings because he was spot on at getting all the best pictures at the right moments during the hindu ceremony. read more

When I saw a friend's wedding pictures online, I immediately fell in love with Sapan's work. I knew I when I got married I wanted him to do my wedding. After looking at numerous photographers, hiring Sapan has our photographer was one of the best decisions I made for the wedding. I was sooo happy when I was when I saw all the pictures. The way he edited all the pictures and the poses that were suggested by him, I can say he is truly a very talented individual. One of the things I liked about Sapan is the fact that he was very patient and listened to all the details I wanted to capture on your important day. I wanted someone that would keep taking shots until they knew the picture looked perfect and Sapan did exactly that. He is great at what he does and I'm sure you won't be disappointed if you hire him :-) read more

After researching several photographers, we finally heard about Sapan and his team through some mutual friends. People seemed to have great experiences, and the reviews online were obviously very positive. I can't express how happy we are with the outcome. From day one Sapan was very easy to work with, he made us feel very comfortable throughout the entire process. Our first experience was for our engagement shoot. Sapan paid a lot of attention to what we wanted. He obviously knows a great deal about photography, so he had some amazing suggestions and knew when to try new things. Our engagement pictures were absolutely amazing. From then on we knew we chose the right person for our wedding. Sapan and his team put a great deal of work and effort into our wedding, there were absolutely no shortcuts. Wedding planning is obviously very stressful, and choosing the right photographer was # 1 on our list. If you are in the same boat and are looking for someone that you can count on, he is your man. read more

most amazing photographer ever! comes up with the most creative poses and shots.. every picture looks gorgeous! Amazing job!

Sapan shot my January wedding earlier this year and I couldn't be happier with the results. His work is stunning and his professionalism is exactly what you'd want in a wedding photographer. If you're looking for wedding photos that look like something you'd see in an editorial or high-end magazine then you've come to the right place - the photos he took of my wedding are a breath of fresh air. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about Sapan! He shot my November wedding/reception last year. He was extremely professional and the quality of the pictures could not have been better. I highly recommend his services!! read more

Sapan is so amazing!!!! What a talented artist!! Our daughters wedding pictures were incredible... Rainy day but Sapan managed to capture the glow of the bride and groom!!! Thank you so so much Sapan!! So happy with your work!!! read more

We are so glad that we choose Sapan to shoot our wedding! He did a phenomenal job shooting on back to back days for the Mehendi / Sangeet and wedding day. Our wedding was unique in that it was a Hindu / Catholic wedding and he captured every moment beautifully. He put us at ease throughout it all and we just loved working with him. While our wedding was in Northern California and there are plenty of local photographers to choose from, we are so happy that we flew Sapan all the way over from Chicago to SF -- we wouldn't have it any other way! read more

My Fiance and I had Sapan capture our engagement photos and he did such an incredible job! He made the whole experience light hearted and fun, letting us be ourselves so that he could capture the intricacies of our interactions. He even worked with our dog, who can be easily distracted in large crowds! We could not have been happier with the final products and are so excited to show them off at our wedding. read more

My fiancee and I are from Toronto, Canada and we thought it would be great and unique idea to take our engagement pictures in Chicago, IL. After months of looking online for a photographer in Chicago area, we came across Marici Photo. Sapan's talent blew me away with the first picture. after emailing Sapan for the initial contact, he promptly replied with a detailed list of his services and prices. after booking a date with him, a week before the shoot, he contacted us regarding of the locations we like to use and he even checked the weather for that day and gave us the option of moving the shoot to the next day if it would make us happy and more comfortable. On the day of, he was on time and ready to go ! My fiancee and I had never done anything like that before so we were a little anxious, but Sapan made us feel very comfortable and relaxed. he had a lot of creative ideas and that's why our pictures are one of a kind !! he gave us a few pointers here and there, but mostly he wanted to catch us in the moment and that made our pictures more natural.We took pictures in the rain and clear sky. we had sooo much fun that we didn't want the shoot to end ! Sapan had our pictures ready right on time !! and they look AMAZING ! our friends and family absolutely love them, and so do we !! it turned out better than we expected and it was definitely worth the trip to Chicago ! We recommend him to any couple that is looking for a modern, reliable, dependable and creative photographer. read more