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This is what happens when a poet meets an artist. Alicia and Erin share the same love for documentary photography, Mary Ellen Mark, vintage photographs and are both Columbia College of Chicago photography Major Graduates. They combined their similar loves with their different ways of seeing the world to create a wedding photography style that uses both of their unique visions. We take our work very seriously because we know that our photos have to last a lifetime. You won't get the boring; "stand here and smile" wedding photos because we know our photos should be as unique and fun as you are. We put much consideration and care into our clients because they always become our friends. Their day is as unique and important to us because we choose to only shoot a select number of weddings per year and we want those weddings to be with people we connect and share our vision with. It is our pure passion and joy to be able to be a part of your love story, and to create poetry with your wedding day images.

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Reviews of F/Stop Poetry

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Liz Sent on 08/08/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Erin and Alicia did a wonderful job at our wedding this past June. Looking back at our pictures, my husband and I felt as though we were experiencing our wedding all over again. They captured all of our greatest moments from our wedding and even some we had forgotten about! They made everyone feel so comfortable and really made sure they took all of the pictures I wanted throughout the night.
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Briana Sent on 05/23/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Alicia and Erin were FANTASTIC! They were extremely attentive and open to all my ideas along with incorporating their own. They have a great eye for detail, are very creative, and laid back. We had a very tight schedule to get our pictures done and they made us completely at ease when it could have been very hectic and stressful. They got every shot I requested along with many others. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a photographer for any event. You will definitely come away with beautiful, fun, sweet photos to last you a lifetime! :)
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Kara Sent on 02/16/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Erin and Alicia are amazing. They have an incredible eye and work so well together. It was so much fun having them there on our big day. With them, everything went incredibly smooth while creating incredible photographs. We've gotten only rave reviews and recommend them to everyone. They will have our business for life.
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Alexandra Sent on 01/09/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Last year I did a boudoir shoot with the ladies of F/stop poetry. I had contemplated doing one years ago when I got married. I am so glad I waited for the right photographers to capture such a personal shoot. Erin and Alicia make you feel like you are just hanging out with them for the day, throughout the whole shoot you are having fun! You can tell these girls love what they do, and they should because they do it so well! I would recommend everyone do a boudoir shoot no matter what stage they are in their life, age, or body type. It can be something to have just for yourself or to give to someone special. These beautiful photos are something you will always have to look back on. When I gave them as a gift to my husband, he was speechless at the thought and talent that went into my shoot. A year later, Erin captured precious photos of our son in an heirloom Christening gown, and our Christmas pictures. This was no easy task with a three month old and two 160 pound dogs, but she took her time and got amazing shots! Once Erin and Alicia photograph you and/or your family, you go back to them again and again to document wonderful memories and times in your life!
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Nicole Sent on 01/08/2012
5 out of 5 rating
As someone who was an art major, I worried about finding the right photographers for our wedding because of how picky I am when it comes to photos. Every company I looked at seemed so boring and "by-the-book". But the second I saw F/Stop Poetry's website I knew I HAD to have them there for our big day. Not only is their work amazing, but Alicia and Erin have that awesome, fun, personality to back up their incredible talent. They maintained a level of professionalism while still making us feel like we'd known them for years. Not to mention our photos are stunning! They captured the elegance and uniqueness I was looking for while staying true to our love story. Erin & Alicia- Thank you both so much for everything! We absolutely loved working with you and can't wait to come back!

Nicole and Paul
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Diane Sent on 01/08/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We have had many photo sessions with F/stop poetry; our wedding, boudoir photo shoots, Christmas photos, and even for business. Throughout all the sessions, Alicia & Erin made us feel so comfortable by walking us through their vision. Those visions not only told a story, but the creativity that is revealed is so magical and timeless. Our memories live with in these pictures and we could not have been more thankful to have had F/stop poetry capture them. These two women are extremely talented and tell a beautiful story through their work. If you are looking for photos that capture depth and emotion, F/stop poetry is the perfect match.
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Kimberly Sent on 01/08/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Alicia and Erin did a boudoir photo shoot for me in November of 2010. I could not have felt anymore nervous than I did while driving to the shoot. As soon as I got there to get my hair and makeup done, they made me feel so comfortable. The passion and excitement they have for photography was showing before they were even holding their cameras. Before, during and after the shoot they were professional, personable and so much fun! The end result was perfection. They made me look so beautiful - not to mention my husband enjoyed the pictures as well ;) I would recommend F/Stop Poetry to anyone.
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Priscilla Sent on 01/07/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I have a unique story. Erin and Alicia, photographers of F/S Poetry did not photograph my wedding. They, instead, photographed me beside my husband's memorial. I am a young military widow. My story with these talented ladies begins here: I was wanted to celebrate the life of my husband while also illuminating what it is like everyday without him. How I miss him with every second of my heart beating. I sent Erin and Alicia a quick message and asked them if they would feel comfortable photographing me besides my husband's memorial at the cemetary. The response from them was not only immediate but incredibly warm, welcoming, and filled with such an amazing eagerness to capture these pictures for me.

When they arrived at the cemetary they were beyond professional, but also remained tender, supportive, and compassionate. They treated me like I was a 'normal' woman having pictures taken with her husband. For countless moments, I forgot that I was alone, in the cemetary, without my husband. They captured heartfelt, realistic, and memorable images to remind me of the everlasting love of an airman and his widow.

I was so impressed with their professionalism, their friendly nature, and their raw talent, that I had them do another photoshoot with me and my dog. What I appreciate the most about these remarkable ladies is that they rarely asked me to pose. They capturde REAL and AUTHENTIC moments and on the rare occasion that I was asked to pose, I was still in an authentic element as they captured the sunshine on my skin, the wind in my hair, and the value and worth of God's natural beauties.

On the day that I choose to marry again, and find love, again, I would not have any other photographer than these two ladies. I assure you, their pictures are creative, innovative, and magically capture love, in all of its forms on film/video.
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Colleen Sent on 01/06/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I have dreamed about my wedding day since I was a little girl. Pictures last a life time. There are too many wedding that have the cliche photographer that uses the cheesy back drop. F/Stop poetry is not like that at all. Erin and Alicia are a great team that bring out a fun and comfortable envirment along with professionalism. They not only did our wedding photos but also our engagment. I have people comment all the time on how beautiful our pictures are. I am so happy with the results my husband and I can cherish for the rest of our lives. Thank you for bringing our vision to life!
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Sarah Sent on 01/06/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Fstop poetry did a budoir session with me and it was amazing!! These girls are wonderful at what they do and definately made me feel at ease. I would recommend them to anyone I know!! Great people to work with!!!
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F/Stop Poetry frequently asked questions

F/Stop Poetry offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
F/Stop Poetry offers the following photography services for weddings:
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F/Stop Poetry is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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