My fiancee and I were visiting a particular wedding venue and saw some gorgeous pictures in the…read moreoffice of a event coordinator and were told they were by Artlynn. I couldn't stop staring at them! We later started our search looking for a wedding photographer. This is no small feat. I learned that just because someone is a photographer doesn't mean they do weddings. I checked into several photographers and did thorough research. When I called Artlynn, I spoke to Jeff. He was professional, helpful and very friendly. I had many questions and he answered them all. He encouraged me to come into the studio to look at their work in person. So, I came in the next day (conveniently located) and was absolutely wowed by the photo work displayed in the studio along with the photo albums I got to look at. The pictures are clear, so much so, I felt like I was actually there in the scene. Now, that's talent. The pictures online don't do them enough justice, definitely go pay them a visit. When my fiancee was available, he came to see the photos for himself. Like me, he was impressed. Jeff once again was friendly and took time with us along with being very accommodating which we appreciated. We were glad our wedding date was available as it is a popular date. We are also relieved because Artlynn has done photography at our wedding venue many many times so they are familiar with the place which we know will be to our advantage. I look forward to providing an updated review when our wedding photos are completed but I will say that our impression so far is really good and their prices we found that, compared to others, are very reasonable. Things got a little confusing in the paperwork process. We would talk to Jeff but when it came to receiving contract documents or messages through email, it came from Anthony. When responding to Anthony's email, I would get a reply to talk to Jeff. A suggestion I would make is that if we are dealing with Jeff, then it should be him throughout the whole process and the same process with Anthony. I shared this information with Jeff. This place has been in business for 61 years! If that doesn't speak volumes, I don't know what will. Thank you Artlynn!

We had heard a LOT of good about Artlynn from people we knew, and my wife had used them for…read morephotography supplies in high school/college. And we are so glad we went with them! Jeff, the front of house guy, was so excited about our Mickey Mouse/Disney theme. Dan, our photographer, got so many rave reviews, including from our Pastor, who was asked where he could/couldn't go. He said NO ONE does that these days!

Naja is incredible. From our first interaction via email she was so professional, organized, and…read morethorough. Her response time was extremely quick and she answered all of my questions. She was incredible at posing my husband and I for our maternity shoot and really knows how to use lighting, backdrops, props etc. When we saw the unedited photos we were SO impressed. It was hard to just pick ten. The edited photos are truly breathtaking. I am SO glad we did this and used Naja. I've sent two friends to her already and will be sending more. We hope to use her for our newborn shoot as well. Worth every penny.

Naja takes incredibly beautiful pictures! LOVE LOVE, she is also so gentle and patient and so…read moreamazing with new born children. She took our little girls pictures, came out amazing! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Katie is an incredible photographer with an eye for emotion. Whether she is photographing weddings…read more(I've recommended her to several friends), events, babies, or pets (like mine), she always seems to perfectly capture the emotion or feeling in that moment. I'm in love with her photos. She's a great person to boot- really a pleasure to work with personally and professionally. Katie took puppy pics of my Boxer, Lucy, a couple months ago. Everyone loves the pics, and I get compliments on them all the time. As my family grows, I know Katie will be my go-to gal to capture all the milestones. I only wish I'd known about her when I got married. I had to add a few pics of my puppy in the review, too! Katie, you can totally reduce the pics if there are too many- you know I think my dog is the cutest ever.

Katie Ryan Photography rocks my socks. Plain and simple…read more I was so hesitant to hire someone to take pictures of my baby because she's such a serious baby when it comes to getting her picture taken. That, and the fact that I'm cheap and didn't think it would be worth spending money on pro pictures that I could "take myself," made me really leery on hiring anyone- which is why it took me nearly a year to do so! Boy was I dumb! From the moment Katie Ryan entered my home, I was not one bit disappointed. Quite the contrary! I remember thinking, almost instantly, how I wished we would've hired Katie Ryan Photography for more photo shoots rather than just our baby's one year photos!! Nevertheless the one year shoot is what was taken and, again, I was not one bit disappointed. Picture after picture after picture, my baby and her personality shined for the camera as she smiled and giggled and had a great time! My husband and I watched in complete awe as an instant connection was formed between our baby and Katie Ryan; it was really incredible! I haven't seen all the photos as this shoot was less than a month ago, but I have seen some teasers and WOW. The pictures are just beautiful and leaves me anxiously waiting to see the rest. (I actually ended up using one of the teasers in our 1st bday party Thank You cards- thanks to Katie Ryan Photography for sending a high res version of one of the teasers I liked!). Bottom line is if you're looking for a photographer who clearly loves what they do, who gives you rights to the images on disc, who travels to you, who catches the essence of the subject so that you're looking at a person rather than just a picture, then you're looking for Katie Ryan Photography!

Complete idiots!! They charged me for pictures for my son on picture day. Demanded that I pay in…read morecash and then PURPOSELY missed one picture. Now my son's grandparents don't have a picture for his first school picture EVER. Now they're ignoring my calls texts AND emails. I swear people like this stay scamming people. I'm done supporting "black" businesses. I will go on every platform I can to put them on blast.

From the owner: Headshot and Brand Photography for hard-working…read moreprofessionals in Chicago, Il, and Louisville, Kentucky.

I moved to Chicago at the end of last year, and this is my first pregnancy. At first, I wasn't sure…read moreif I wanted to do a maternity photoshoot. It felt out of my comfort zone, something I had never done before. But after hearing from friends that I might regret not capturing this moment, I decided to start searching for a photographer. I came across many different artists online, but Sri's portfolio immediately stood out. His photography style is artistic, natural, and unique--nothing felt overly posed or awkward. I was already approaching my third trimester, so time was limited. Thankfully, Sri responded quickly and guided me through the entire process. He explained what to bring, what to expect, and assured me that most of the wardrobe and accessories would be available at the studio. We scheduled the shoot two weeks later with Sri and his talented makeup artist, Laura. When I arrived, I was nervous and unsure, but those feelings quickly disappeared. Both Sri and Laura made me feel completely at ease. Laura styled my hair into soft waves and gave my skin a beautiful, radiant glow, while Sri patiently walked me through the session step-by-step. Sri has an incredible eye for detail and a clear passion for his craft. He was attentive, energetic, and never rushed the process. Even when I needed time to find the right pose, he remained patient and encouraging, always focused on capturing the perfect shot. The final photos exceeded all my expectations--they are stunning and filled with emotion. I'm so grateful I stepped out of my comfort zone and trusted Sri with this experience. He even made sure I had a beautifully edited photo ready in time for my baby shower just one week later. This photoshoot has become one of the most meaningful memories of my pregnancy, and I wholeheartedly recommend Sri to anyone looking for a photographer. He not only incredibly talented but also kind, professional, and deeply passionate about what he does.

I cannot recommend Sri enough as a Chicago maternity photographer! I set up a pregnancy photoshoot…read morefor my sister as a gift. She hadn't planned on doing a shoot for herself and I wanted to make sure she had something beautiful to look back on to remember the moment. It was important to find someone who would make her feel comfortable while also delivering truly stunning maternity pictures-- and Sri exceeded all expectations. From my first call with him, Sri was warm, professional, and incredibly straightforward about pricing, deliverables, and the entire process. He made everything seamless, even arranging hair and makeup. When I introduced Sri to my sister, he was just as kind and reassuring, which instantly put her at ease. The maternity photo shoot itself was an amazing experience. Sri's studio is in a great location and offers the privacy that was important for my sister to feel relaxed. Throughout the session, Sri brought great energy and took the time to understand how my sister wanted to see herself in the photos. His expertise in artistic photography really came through-- his use of light is masterful, creating simple yet powerful images that perfectly capture this special moment. I found Sri by searching online for photographers in Chicago, and I'm so grateful I did. If you're looking for a talented, professional, and thoughtful Chicago maternity photographer, Sri is the one to book!

I am beyond thrilled that I picked Jessica for my maternity photo shoot- they turned out absolutely…read morebeautiful, even better than I imagined. She is so down to earth and nice and on top of that very accommodating. So easy to work with, you won't regret going with her! Thanks again Jessica, cannot praise your work enough!

Jess was amazing to work with. She responded quickly to all my questions and concerns and also…read moreprovided me with more examples of her work when asked. I had some scheduling issues where I needed to change the date of our newborn in house session twice, and she was extremely accommodating and understanding. I was highly impressed with her work and her ability to capture our lifestyle pictures. She is so patient with newborns and took all my pictures requests and then some! We ended up buying almost double the amount of pictures that were included because we loved her work so much! I would highly recommend Jess Elaine Photography to anyone searching for a photographer!

I could not have asked for a better photographer. Our wedding was gorgeous & Diego Ivan captured…read moreevery beautiful moment. Not only did he capture the sweetest moments of the ceremony and epic skyline pictures, but I loved his spur of the moment suggestion to take pictures in the park. I loved being able to get some green in and they look so romantic. Its almost a shock to them look at the skyline pictures, they are so stunning they belong in a magazine. Simply perfect!

Diego is an outstanding artist and professional - I could not believe my photos! He truly removed…read moreall barriers and brought out how I really see myself! He also worked very well with me understanding my diverse needs for personal and professional use and accommodated all my looks! Diego is a great value as he does things with lighting I could not have imagined! I now have some photos for a little bit of everything!

Chloe did the photography and video for my wedding on 10/07/17. I am the type of person who is very…read moreuncomfortable in front of a camera and being the center of attention. As a bride, you can kinda see why I'd be very particular who to hire!!! Chloe did our engagement session, and she made me feel comfortable. I knew after those pictures of have no problem on the wedding day. Sure enough, everything was smooth sailing! Chloe and her team were professional, and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera! Chloe is very responsive and helpful and really came through for us. Our photos and video are not done yet, but from the few sneak peeks she sent I am confident my wedding photos and video will be phenomenal!! I will definitely seek her out for future photo sessions!

I don't know where to begin! Chloe is AMAZING!! I first found her and came in contact with her…read morethrough the thumbtack website looking for someone to take beautiful, quality, inexpensive, professional photos, for my engagement pictures in downtown Chicago. She responded quickly, providing me with a quote and many places we could take pictures according to our wish list of having the Chicago sky line backdrop. She met us on time, spent extra time with us, and we had so much fun! The end result was beyond anything I could of dreamed of. I was so in love with the work she did for me and my husband, for our wedding I wanted to give him a present, I decided to do a boudoir shoot. I asked Chloe if she could do it and she was so excited and grateful! I am not comfortable taking photos or doing anything like that and she made me feel perfect! I did two outfits, and even had my makeup and hair done. AGAIN! The pictures were PERFECT! My Husband is a United States Marine. After he graduated Basic Training, he was home for 3 weeks, it was so important to me to have pictures taken of us in his uniforms. Chloe again went out of her way to find us a special spot to take pictures, letting us do an outfit change, fitting us in, in the small window of time we had and spent extra time with us making sure we got everything we wanted. THEY WERE PERFECT! I have already told Chloe since the day one of us meeting when I start to have a family she will be taking pictures of my babies! She will always be the one I go to and recommend anyone to go to when they need anything or anyone photographed. My 3 experiences with Chloe have been the best and I can not wait to use her in the future! :)