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Shutterwinks Photography

Shutterwinks Photography

Dundee, IL
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    Corey S. Sent on 01/04/2023
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    She did a fantastic job!

    Stephanie was so wonderful to work with. She is very organized, personable and a fantastic photographer. We had her do our engagement shoot and wedding day. We're beyond happy with the outcome!
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    Megan Sent on 08/17/2020
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    Amazing Photographer

    Steph was wonderful to work with! She did our engagement photos last year and our wedding photos August 2020. We saw a “sneak peak” and she knocked it out of the park. LOVE is an understatement. We get told often how beautiful our photos are! Cannot wait to see the rest. She has wonderful talent and a great vision for pulling off incredible, unique images. She is easy to contact, flexible with the forever changing pandemic rules, very reasonably priced, and is a sweet person who you surely will feel comfortable working with. Steph we will cherish our photos forever, thank you so much!
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    Mike D. Sent on 06/07/2020
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    Amazing skills and LGBT Friendly

    We highly recommend Stephanie for your wedding and other photography needs. As an LGBT couple, we felt the most comfortable with Stephanie out of all of our interviews. We’ve had several experiences with Stephanie before. She’s open to tailoring her standard packages to fit your needs. All of her assistants were friendly and amazing. She works hard to create stunning shots and photo-ops. We were able to receive awesome pictures to share and save. Her editing, color adjustments, and retouching were beautifully done. We were so lucky to have Stephanie cover our wedding photography. We love her!
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    Nikki Sent on 10/26/2018
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    I refuse to shut up because she’s that good

    She hasn’t even shot my wedding photos yet but she has done my matron of honor’s wedding, and my engagement pictures and I am over the MOON about how beautiful theses turned out. Seriously! Wonderful person, great value, absolutely beautiful work! Thank you thank you thank you!
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    Kayla D. Sent on 10/23/2018
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    Amazingly talented and easy to work with!

    Stephanie was absolutely amazing. I could not have asked for a better photographer. She was on time with every promised date in her contract. She was timely in the delivery of the photos and her edits are amazing. She really has an eye for lighting and body placement. We enjoyed the pace that she kept with everyone - we didn't feel rush, but she certainly kept us on schedule. She was patient with last minute accommodations and very flexible on every detail. Her second shooter was able to get fabulous shots of the guys and my husband while he was getting ready. Stephanie's prices are more than just competitive - what you get from her is worth SO much more. She has a natural talent of staying out of the way but never missing a beat. I felt like I barely saw her during the ceremony and reception but she captured everything! Simply amazing and definitely 5 stars!
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    Sarah Sent on 10/04/2017
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    Steph and her second shooter Cheryl did such a fantastic job shooting our wedding! It was last month so we've only seen a few photos, but everything we've seen so far is incredible! They both worked so hard all day to make sure we had as many amazing photos as possible. They were so easy to work with and we actually had a lot of fun, too! We can't WAIT to see the rest of the photos. I would highly recommend Shutterwinks to anyone looking for a great photographer!
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    Josh Sent on 08/04/2017
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    We loved our experience with Stephanie at Shutterwinks! Everything about the process was made simple and easy. She responded to e-mail quickly, met with us before the wedding to go over some more specific details that we wanted covered, and the turn around time to get our photos back after the wedding was very quick. Best of all, the day of the wedding was a breeze. Stephanie and her second shooter were kind, calm, and guided us through the many photos we took. They also both worked collaboratively with our videographer. A great experience from start to finish!
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    Elizabeth Sent on 06/24/2016
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    I can't imagine our wedding day without Steph from Shutterwinks and her second shooter, Missy. Steph was so wonderful to work with, from enduring a hot and humid day, to organizing a crazy bridal party of 22, to making the entire day a breeze. Every single photo portrays her creative genius and her passion for what she does. The shots of our wedding day truly blow us both away every single time we look at them, which is often. Thank you Steph, we love you!
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    Julie Sent on 04/14/2016
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    Your photos from your wedding day are something to be treasured and we are so thrilled to have had Steph capture the best day of our lives! We had gotten our engagement pictures done by Steph a year prior to our wedding and she did a wonderful job on them. She was very responsive throughout the entire process and just so pleasant to work with! When it came to our wedding day, she knocked it out of the park. Steph and her second shooter, Missy, were just so sweet and wonderful to our family and friends. We recently received all of our wedding photos and we are just so in love. It's really like we can relive the emotions from the day through those photos! I can't thank them enough and I would highly recommend Steph and Shutterwinks for your wedding and engagement session!
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    Jessica Sent on 01/29/2016
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    There was only one photographer I wanted to use and that was Stephanie. We heard of her through my cousin and his wife who booked her for their wedding. When I saw their pictures from their wedding I thought they were so beautiful and thought that's who I want to photograph our wedding when the time came. When the time came we met with her and instantly went with her. Her price is so reasonable and I love the fact she has a second shooter on hand with her. It was so easy to communicate with her and she answered any questions we had, and made the day of the wedding a breeze to get through photos. She was just so easy to work with and a joy to work with at the same time. We have only gotten a few sneak peak photos so far since our wedding was only 2 weeks ago, but the ones she showed us are beautiful which makes me more excited to see the rest of them. We were very happy and pleased with Stephanie and will recommend her to anyone.
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    Kristin Sent on 10/22/2015
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    Steph is great. So far I have only seen a sneak peek but WOW her work is amazing. So friendly and creative. Cant wait to see our pictures!
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    Janet Sent on 10/23/2015
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    We chose Shutterwinks Photography for our wedding photos, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Stephanie's work is truly amazing. She was recommended by a photographer friend of ours, and after the very first meeting with her we knew she was the one. Stephanie sees light and background as none I have worked with before. Within 5 minutes of her beginning the wedding day photos, I knew we were going to get some fabulous shots. She is incredibly organized as even my family commented. She was sure to get the shots we requested, and had a list with her to be sure everything was covered. I would highly recommend her for any wedding photograph needs, and we plan to continue to use her to capture future professional photos.
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    Maggie Sent on 08/13/2015
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    Stephanie was amazing! She was super responsive to all of our needs and was so easy to work with. The pictures she shot are amazing and something my husband and I will always cherish. Her prices were very reasonable and I would recommend her to anyone looking. Thanks, Steph!!!
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    Beth Sent on 01/30/2016
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    Steph was absolutely wonderful. She is professional, fun, and engaging. She captured beautiful moments from our wedding day. We will cherish these pictures for the rest of our lives. Definitely would recommend her to anyone.

    Thanks Steph!

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    Kristen Sent on 02/02/2015
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    Stephanie was wonderful. Her and her second shooter Ben made the day and night so much easier. She had great ideas for pictures; she was patient, helpful, and knowledgeable. She got all the pictures that we had hoped and wished for and was very creative with poses. Stephanie was very professional. When we contacted her, she got back to us the same day. We received all our pictures in a timely fashion and couldn't be happier. We have had so many great comments already on them. Can't wait to get some of them framed. I would definitely recommend Stephanie.
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    Diana Sent on 09/23/2014
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    Absolutely love how our wedding photos turned out!!! Steph from Shutterwinks with her awesome assistant Sam captured our wedding beyond my expectations! They were not only professional, but were so much fun and comfortable to work with. Steph and Sam both have an amazing artistic eye and have a unique and beautiful way of capturing detail. I highly suggest Shutterwinks for those sweet moments you're looking to have captured.
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    Kathryn Sent on 08/30/2014
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    Stephanie shot our wedding photos and I could not have asked for a better photographer. Stephanie was so easy to work with, she always got right back to me if I had any questions. Her package was an amazing deal and the quality of pictures that you get are worth more than she is charging, in my opinion. Stephanie worked with an assistant and they both were really fun and took charge of directing people for the photos.
    I got my pictures back and they are AMAZING! I have gotten so many comments on them. The pictures are absolutely beautiful. Don't hesitate to contact her. I would hire her again and again
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    Michele Sent on 02/14/2015
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    We originally decided to pursue Stephanie's services because we liked her style which definitely carried into our photos as well. The style and quality of our images were very high even though we gave her some tricky windows of time to work with, and all of our family and friends were very happy with them as well. In addition to liking our photos, Stephanie was extremely accommodating and flexible in the planning and then shooting of our wedding. She is very laid back in all the right ways which allowed us to enjoy the process, especially as we were two skeptics of the process prior to hiring anyone. My husband and I highly recommend her and will definitely look to her for future services.
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    Adrienne Sent on 07/14/2014
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    We hired Stephanie for our wedding in May and could not have been happier! We heard about Shutterwinks through a friend of a friend. Initially I sent emails to many photographers in the Chicago area to get a better sense as to what types of photography packages existed. I must admit, many of the downtown Chicago photographers do beautiful work but just were not within our planned budget. After receiving many emails back, I reviewed Stephanie's wedding package which really included everything we wanted! (all day photos and a second shooter were important to us). We met at a coffee shop early on in the planning process. She was so kind, warm, organized, and really open to hearing our opinions. We met again as the date got closer to go over the details. She continued to be very organized and flexible though giving opinions on timing and the flow of the day where she felt things could be improved. On the day of the wedding she was on time and excited to be there. I didn't meet our second shooter, Sam, until the actual wedding day but she was just as lovely and professional as Steph. In fact, the energy that the two of them provided really made the day that much more fun. They were subtle in their presence but also provided the direction during photos that we needed. They worked exceptionally well with our videographer and you would have thought that the two companies had worked together many times in the past though our wedding was their first meeting. Within 2 days they had ~10 photos up on Facebook and all of them were absolutely stunning. I received the full set of photos about 2 months later and sent them out to a few friends and family. Everyone has been raving about the pictures stating they are the most beautiful wedding pictures they have ever seen. Thank you Steph and Sam for making a special day that much more special and for giving us these photographs to treasure forever! Shutterwinks is highly recommended.
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    A big THANK YOU to Shutterwinks Photography! They did an amazing job on our wedding pictures. The photos are beyond anything we could have expected. Thank you both to Stephanie and Samantha for your professionalism and your easy going demeanor. You both made us feel relaxed and we think that comes through in the photos. We also want to thank you for going above and beyond---you helping the caterer and the florist before and after the ceremony and reception was truly appreciated! We want you to know that we will forever treasure our wedding portraits and couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. You guys did a fantastic job and all of our guests thought so too!!
    Forever grateful
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    Veronica Sent on 02/03/2014
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    Stephanie was so great! The day of the wedding she was absolutely wonderful. Her photographs that she took and the editing she did were perfect.
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    Deanna Sent on 03/30/2014
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    I cannot say enough about Shutterwinks Photography. Stephanie Stanger the owner is not only a great and generous person, but she is also a talented individual. I received Stephanie’s contact information from a friend, took one look at her website and knew she was the photographer my husband and I wanted! Her prices are so reasonable, plus the added bonus of having the right to your photos (without the added pressure of having to buy an album), the unlimited amount of shots and time spent with you is also a benefit you cannot pass up. What really caught my attention was how unique her photos were. Not only did she do the traditional photos, but she also added her own twist and style.
    On the day of your wedding another added bonus is that Stephanie not only shoots the photos herself, but she also has someone help her who is just as talented.
    I can’t wait to hire Stephanie again! We are already planning on using her for our anniversary photos and future family photos. I could go on for hours about how grateful, generous, talented, unique and amazing Stephanie is, but I’m really hoping after reading this review and others you will take the opportunity to find out for yourself!
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    Kathleen Sent on 11/02/2012
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    Stephanie was wonderful! I knew right away Stephanie was the perfect fit for us because her first email to us seemed more like correspondence between friends than between complete strangers. Stephanie did so much for us in a little amount of time.
    - She created excellent bridal portraits for my hubby as his wedding gift.
    - She took beautiful Engagement portraits of us and our Great Dane, Moose. Some people can be hesitant around Moose since he is big, but she was not at all. She captured a great family moment photo of us feeding Moose ice cream. It's frameworthy for sure.
    - She did an amazing job capturing our intimate wedding (one weekend)
    - She did another amazing job capturing our reception the following weekend.

    Stephanie and her second shooter, Sara, were personal, friendly and always laughing. Both ladies made my husband and I feel comfortable and at ease. Stephanie's attention to detail shines through from your first meeting to her coverage on the wedding day. Stephanie and Sara came early to our wedding dinner to capture room photographs before they started shooting all the wedding day coverage. Stephanie also came early to our reception dinner to capture photographs before everyone arrived.

    Stephanie went above and beyond her role as our photographer! She supplied my mom with a engagement photo so my mom could create custom Champagne bottles as a surprise for my husband and I. Stephanie also set up an ipad with wedding photos from our ceremony so all our reception guests could see our romantic wedding.

    Stephanie is a talented photographer who strives for getting the perfect mix of natural light and emotions in every shot. Our wedding photographs tell the story of our day and showcase everyone's emotions that were felt as we became husband and wife.

    Book your wedding with Stephanie. You will be so happy you did!
    - Kathleen & Michael Mattoon
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    Max Sent on 09/18/2012
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    I heard about Shutterwinks through a family friend. From the first interaction to the last everything was a complete ease and ultimately a HUGE success. Stephanie has a great longtime friend of hers who assisted on our day and they worked so well together. We wanted a lot of candid shots instead of poses. They were both able to interact with the crowd and chaos while capturing great shots. Those that were posed were quickly put together and did not take long. Stephanie laid out the whole night and explained to us what we were getting. She checked with the both of us SEVERAL times before leaving for the night which I really appreciated as that allowed us to get several more shots from the night. After the wedding, the pictures were available in a quick turnaround and were sent to us on DVD which was rewritable and a great website that even allowed us to order through a professional printing company.

    Yes, I would recommend Shutterwinks over any other photographer for great service, professionalism, and pictures. If you are looking for a fancy album you can take the pictures that Shutterwinks provides to someone or do it yourself to save some money.

    Thanks Shutterwinks for a great experience!

    -Max and Kelly
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    Rebecca Sent on 01/23/2013
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    Stephanie was amazing!! She was so flexible and very accommodating to all my family members and our hectic time frames for our wedding. She captured each moment perfectly. I loved her and highly recommend her to my friends and family!
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