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.

We booked Cattura after careful research and comparison of photographers and videographers within…read moreChicago. Ultimately we received a great recommendation from a friend that had her as their wedding photographer. We are so happy we went this route! Wedding planning amidst a pandemic wasn't easy & at times felt a bit less celebratory than I envisioned. Christine was great with meeting us virtually, making us feel comfortable, & answering our questions leading up to the big day. For instance, I even leaned on her experience in choosing my bridesmaids dresses... she was helpful all around. Both of us (bride/groom... but mostly groom) have very lively & sometimes crazy, friends/families. Christine & crew did a great job wrangling the herd & getting everything accomplished; all in a very nice manner. Patient, fun & lively were the words I'd describe the crew as, the day of our wedding. Day of went smoothly, including our photos getting ready/around the city/and of course at the wedding ceremony and reception itself. Christine & her team were flexible in terms of staggered start times, as well as having folks at various locations. The week of the wedding we decided to extend our 2nd shooter an additional hour & the team was really easy to work with on that. Kate was our 2nd shooter and she was fabulous as well. With the additional hour added, she was the 'lead photographer' for that portion & she did great. Our videographer was Antonin & he did a good job capturing footage as well. You can tell that Christine deeply cares about her business & puts her heart into her work. Just look at her blog & you will see how she takes note of important memories & aspects of clients relationships- and mimics that in her work. Not only is she a great photographer, she is a really great person. We saw her at a friend's wedding after we booked her, but prior to meeting her in person, and she quickly recognized us/took a photo of us there. Her memory and care stuck out to us & made the experience more special.

We really loved working with Cattura for our engagement session and our wedding day. Christine and…read moreher team made us feel so relaxed and they captured us and our guests well. We had no worries or stress regarding photography during the wedding planning process. She kept us informed the entire time and we fully trusted her vision. The images from our wedding are even more beautiful and touching than I could've imagined. The candid photos of us and our guests are exceptional. I cannot wait to share them with our guests. The images are vivid and you can really sense the activity of the day in them. Cattura captured our memories so well and we are grateful. The team definitely captured our joy!

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.

My wedding was in June of 2013 and we hired Theresa to do our wedding photography. To me, this was…read moreon the very top of my list of priorities to have the best quality wedding photos we could have in our budget that also reflected our taste. We felt this was the most important vendor to make sure was right for us since depending on your photos, that's the best way you can make those memories and details you put into planning and those wonderful emotions last forever for future generations to see. I have always really had an appreciation for great photography and photographers and I can not tell you how long I have researched during wedding planning to find my favorite photographer in Chicago! It was a hard and overwhelming task because there are a lot of talented ones in Chicago. No one matched her quality for her price, in my opinion, and her artistic eye combined with the gorgeous and striking way she makes black and white photos look and color photos so beautifully vivid made me sure she was the right choice for us! We've received so many compliments on our wedding photos. People have been saying, "You have the BEST wedding photos!!" and so on, and each photo she gave us really is a beautiful work of art. I love her eye for design and color. As an Artist myself, I really can appreciate her extreme and unique talent. We have absolutely no regrets, and felt so lucky that we got to work with Theresa! We'd do it again in a heartbeat. She was also easy to get a hold of, very thoughtful, sweet and very professional. She made everyone, including my young nieces and nephews, feel at ease around her. She was gracefully non intrusive throughout the whole day and night but whenever we needed her she was right there. One more thing I want to add is that she's excellent at taking charge/giving direction to groups and for photo shoots without being too bossy or anything! It was great so we didn't have to feel confused about how to pose or where to take photos. She definitely knows what she's doing!! We felt very taken care of. Anyway, I could go on, but just have to say we would HIGHLY recommend working with her! We are so happy with our photos and the whole process. Thank you, Theresa!! :)

Theresa took my engagement photos last year on a day that it snowed. It was miserable in terms of…read moreweather but she never complained and did an amazing job. She did a wonderful job editing and the photos turned out great. Her fees were reasonable/competitive. Had I not been married in Jamaica, I would have asked her to photograph my wedding. ~A~

5 STARS!!!! Melissa was absolutely wonderful to work with! She was so attentive throughout the…read moreentire day and made sure every photo request I had was honored. I changed my mind more than once, and she was always so flexible and accommodating. She also has such a calming, positive personality. It genuinely felt like she was celebrating right alongside us instead of just doing a job, and that made the day even more enjoyable. And of course, the photos speak for themselves. We couldn't be happier with how they turned out! I would absolutely recommend Melissa to anyone looking for a photographer.

For us, photos were one of the most important elements of our wedding day, and Melissa Stuckey…read moreexceeded our hopes & expectations!! She is an amazing combination of being highly professional and organized, while at the same time seeming laid back and putting everyone at ease. We met ahead so she understood our personalities and the tone of our wedding as well as our "non-negotiables." She went above and beyond in handling the essentials we'd outlined, but she also has the eye and heart to catch countless other timeless moments beautifully. She has a golden personality and added joy to our day, while also having a solid grasp of things like the timeline of the event and managing those pieces so I didn't have to think about it. She is phenomenal at prompting "poses" (that don't look too posed!), and her fun personality made it easy to catch authentically happy shots. She's also highly intuitive and understands the moments that call for something more serious. From our first conversation about the possibility of booking until everything was signed-sealed-&-delivered, Melissa was a huge gift to work with. You can't go wrong with her. Thank you, Melissa!!

This review is a long time coming. Melissa Marie has taken pictures for a lot of important events…read morein my life. She took our engagement photos. She took our Weddings Photos. She took family photos during the Christmas season when we had a newborn. All of the pictures we will cherish forever. Her skill is unmatched!

Nicee with Melissa Marie Was my photographer for our wedding. She is so amazing at what she does!!!…read moreOur photos from our engagement session and wedding are absolutely perfect! Not only are the pictures stunning but Nicee is just the best and someone you want around on your wedding day! She brings a sense of calmness and laughter. I could not have made a better choice. Although I never met Melissa all I can say is on the phone she was beyond sweet and helpful during my early planning phases! I would highly, highly, highly recommend MelissaMarie Photography on your wedding day! Nicee is an absolute rockstar!

Working with Christine was one of the best choices we made in planning our wedding! Her passion for…read morephotography and working with soon-to-be married couples shines through in everything she does. She was so kind, welcoming and warm from the start, which really helped us open up during our engagement photoshoot. Her level of professionalism is unmatched and her attention to detail is reflective in all the beautiful pictures she captured and edited of our special day. She also helped us craft a perfect timeline for our wedding weekend that allowed us to capture all the photos we wanted while still enjoying our day with our family & friends. Don't hesitate to book Christine and team - we highly recommend!

Christine was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! She was an absolute pleasure…read moreto work with, and made the photography process a BREEZE! From the moment we met Christine, she was a breath of fresh air. We had both our engagement photos and wedding day photos taken by Christine. She makes you feel so comfortable throughout the whole photoshoot process and her words of encouragement and clear directions truly made us feel at ease and helped to create the most magical, natural photos. Before our wedding, Christine created the most detailed day-of schedule, down to the minute (all of our other vendors commented on how impressive it was and how much they appreciated it)! Christine was able to personalize our wedding day schedule and accommodate all of our requests, and she did so without hesitation. Christine was also able to keep us on schedule throughout our wedding day, which is no easy feat! We are so grateful to Christine for her hard work, expertise, attention to detail, and of course her kindness, and for providing us with the ability to re-live our favorite day over and over! Thank you!!

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Gavyn on our wedding day! From the minute we…read morespoke with Gavyn over the phone, we knew we had to book with her! My husband and I have never gotten professional photos taken before, so we were a bit nervous, but omg, Gavyn made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and the pictures turned out so beautiful. She even sent us a sneak peak of a few pictures the day after our wedding!! Gavyn is so genuine and sweet, who wants nothing more than just to make your experience so special. It was such a hot and humid day and she even went above and beyond and made sure my family had plenty of water! It was def the best money we spent! I highly recommend Gavyn Taylor Photography! Thank you so so much!