Imaginative Studios 4.8 out of 5.0 4.9/5.0
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5698 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
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Overall Rating
Quality of Service:
   5.0 out of 5.0 (5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:
   4.9 out of 5.0 (4.9/5.0)
Professionalism:
   5.0 out of 5.0 (5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:
   4.6 out of 5.0 (4.6/5.0)
Flexibility:
   4.9 out of 5.0 (4.9/5.0)

Endorsements
"I always love to work with Gina and the people at Imaginative Studios! The pictures are always outstanding, capturing the rare and beautiful moments most photographers miss. You cannot go wrong with Imaginative Studios!"
"Gina has a true eye for detail. After meeting her and working on an event this past September at the Art Institute of Chicago I saw that she has a wonderful talent that glows in her images. I was so excited to see the images from such a creative and romantic wedding, and when they were up I was completed wow'd! She captured so many tender moments, so much fun, and of course, the beauty of the flowers! Plus, her fabulous personality makes her a great person to have around on such an important day in your life!"
"Imaginative Studios continues to sweep my brides off thier feet with her stunning work. Gina has an eye for photo opportunities and then enhances the photos in the way she designs and lays out her albums. Her style is distinct and comparable to no other. Our concerns and anticipation are not knowing her availabilty as we dial the phone to ask. She is highly sought after and worth every penny. jennifer ellen The Event Gallery www.theEventGallery.com"
"We love GIna and her crew. Professional, creative and easy to work with."
"Not only was I fortunate enough to learn the art of wedding photography from the fantastic Gina M. DeConti, but she also photographed my wedding in August of 2008. Gina is a kind, giving person with more talent than most can even dream of having. Her professionalism and sunny disposition make her a delight to be around and her artistic eye is limitless. In the many years that I have known her, I have seen her go out of her way to teach, inspire and put herself last to help others grow and succeed - myself included. I highly recommend her services and guarantee you will find a friend for life in her."

 
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renko09
Wedding: 08/09/2009
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Gina and her team are phenomenal - they are extremely unobtrusive and never get in the way of guests but they capture everything. They checked in with me throughout the reception to see if I had specific requests. They are fun and calming. They shoot weddings every weekend so the little things that frazzle a bride are totally commonplace for them, Gina has calmed me down on more than one occasion. We purchased the most comprehensive package Imaginative Studios offers (we wanted a 12x12 album for us and an 8x8 for each set of parents), and that package has more hours than we needed so we still have an hour of time we have not used. Gina does not give us a time limit for when that must be redeemed. We might use it for a 1 year anniversary photo shoot, or a maternity shoot in a few more years. The point is, she is happy to let us decide.

Reviewed On:
08/13/2009

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Ian from Chicago
Wedding: 10/11/2008
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Imaginative Studios totally rocks! Their style is impeccable, they were always responsive and very professional. Gina and her crew are the best! Provided us with multiple locations to shoot at, and she even threw in an additional third photographer because she was pregnant and wanted adequate coverage. FANTASTIC photography company and probably our best wedding vendor.

Reviewed On:
02/12/2009

Services Used:
Photography

Marie
Wedding: 07/07/2007
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Gina de Conti is sooo great to work with. She is so sweet and attentive; and professionally she is amazing. We were absolutely impressed with her work the minute we saw it. She has such a great eye to take creative and photo journalistic shots. Plus, shes so quick !! When she's in action, you dont even notice her. Shes respectful of whats going on and is totally unobtrusive. Yet when you do spot her, you'll notice that shes often in so many different positions to capture various angles and to give the pics more context and dimension. She really knows how to capture the subject or emotion and bring the pictures to life.

Reviewed On:
01/07/2008

Services Used:
Photography

Rosa
Wedding: 11/19/2006
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Gina DeConti and her team are a dream to work with. Gina is so sweet, professional, easygoing, and extremely talented. Every treasured moment and detail was captured in all of her pictures. My husband and I could not be any happier with our photgraphs and wedding album. We highly recommend Imaginative Studios for such a special day.

Reviewed On:
01/25/2008

Services Used:
Photography

tszeitel
Wedding: 05/28/2006
Reviews: 7
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Imaginative Studios creates great wedding photos. Our friends and family all loved our coffee table-style wedding albums, and two of our friends have booked Gina deConti (the owner) as their own wedding photographers.

However, more so than their quality products, I think Imaginative Studios real leg up other photographers is their customer service. Gina is such a wonderful person - sweet, calm, organized. I liked her immediately, and felt like I could trust her right away. While these qualities aren't what some may look for in a photographer, they are priceless on your wedding day when stress is high, the bridal party may be tired and hungry, or the weather may be uncomfortable. Gina really helped put everyone at ease during the photo session. She helped to create a relaxed and fun atmosphere rather than increasing the stress (as my husband and I have witnessed with other photographers when we've been in the bridal party at other weddings). This also helps to make everyone look better in the photos.

She and her assistant were completely unobtrusive during the ceremony and reception, so although we ended up with amazing photos, the wedding still felt intimate without cameras in your face at all times.

As for value for budget, we got an amazing deal due to an original miscommunication of wedding dates. Gina gave me a discount because she thought my wedding was a year earlier. When she found out the real date, she honored her price offer even though she could've easily booked someone else for twice the price. This really impressed me. So I definitely got a 5-star value for budget. However, their regular prices may be more than the average person wants to spend.

Reviewed On:
02/09/2008

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Photography

Kathy
Wedding: 07/19/2008
Reviews: 8
4.8
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Everyone gets sticker-shock when looking into wedding planning. For me, the 2 big surprises are the catering/per-plate & photographer. Gina & her team were worth it. Every shot caught us both at a perfect moment & the photos were beautiful and artistic. & they were super chill and funny so it was easy to be natural around her. Only down side is that she didn't take as many photos of our guests as I would have liked.

Reviewed On:
08/28/2008

Services Used:
Photography

msjlpolk
Wedding: 06/16/2008
Reviews: 3
4.8
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Gina and Matt DeContii were the featured photographers for my event and they were fabulous. Gina listened to all of my requests and created a wedding weekend portfolio that captured the pure essence of the events. Their attention to detail and ability to creatively capture an event was amazing.

Reviewed On:
07/16/2008

Services Used:
Photography

Erika
Wedding: 05/19/2007
Reviews: 4
4.8
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Gina was amazing! Her sweet and calm disposition from the moment I met her was so comforting! She is so passionate about her work and genuinely cares for couple she is working with. Her pictures are beautiful; we were so pleased with everything! Thank you, Gina, for capturing our wedding day and for being so wonderful!

Sincerely,
Erika Page

Reviewed On:
11/07/2007

Services Used:
Photography

Virginia
Wedding: 09/04/2004
Reviews: 1
4.7
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Flexibility:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)

Gina and her assistant documented my wedding with the most beautiful photos. They were unintrusive, it was almost like they weren't even there. Gina was able to get shots that were true representations of everything that happened. We are so glad that we choose Imaginative Studios.

Reviewed On:
11/12/2007

Services Used:
Photography