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So you're getting married....
You found your favorite person in the whole wide world and are ready to shout from the rooftops that you're crazy-in-love! You're ready to hold the hand of your best friend and say "I do."
I want to make sure you remember it forever, I want to give you photographs that will take you back to that exact time and place... how the air smelled, how fast your heart was beating, what song was playing.
Nothing cookie-cutter or conventional. Just beautiful, joyful, and all about you!

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Contemporary
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High-Res Images

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Albums
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Reviews of Maypole Studios

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Bethany from Maypole Studios is consistently praised as an outstanding wedding photographer with exceptional talent, kindness, and professionalism. Clients highlight her ability to create a relaxed and fun atmosphere, capture genuine emotions, and go above and beyond to understand and fulfill their vision. Bethany's personal approach, efficiency, and stunning results, from engagement to wedding photos, have left couples extremely satisfied and eager to recommend her services to others. Her attention to detail, creativity in choosing locations, and seamless coordination on the wedding day have garnered high praise, making Bethany highly sought after for capturing unforgettable moments on special occasions.

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Bethany from Maypole Studios is consistently praised as an outstanding wedding photographer with exceptional talent, kindness, and professionalism. Clients highlight her ability to create a relaxed and fun atmosphere, capture genuine emotions, and go above and beyond to understand and fulfill their vision. Bethany's personal approach, efficiency, and stunning results, from engagement to wedding photos, have left couples extremely satisfied and eager to recommend her services to others. Her attention to detail, creativity in choosing locations, and seamless coordination on the wedding day have garnered high praise, making Bethany highly sought after for capturing unforgettable moments on special occasions.

Michael
Michael Sent on 09/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing!

I’m absolutely thrilled to share our experience with Bethany as our wedding photographer! From the very first meeting, her warm and caring nature made us feel comfortable and excited about capturing our special day.

Bethany has an incredible talent for making everyone feel at ease in front of the camera, which allowed us to relax and be ourselves. Her ability to capture the genuine love and emotion of our wedding was truly remarkable.

Bethany is incredibly personable and attentive. She took the time to understand our vision, and went above and beyond to ensure that every shot reflected our love story.

If you're looking for a photographer who genuinely cares and has a knack for capturing the essence of your day, look no further than Bethany. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a talented and compassionate photographer. She helped us document the magic of our wedding by creating a collection of photos that we will cherish forever.
Reinaldo
Reinaldo Sent on 09/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stop looking, Bethany is THE ONE!

Where to start... Bethany is simply AMAZING! From the moment that we talked to Bethany, we had this instant connection. We didn't even want to talk to any other photographer, we knew she was the one. And we were completely right: Bethany did our engagement photoshoot and she went all over Chicago with us, having fun, making us laugh, making us enjoy each other and also connect with her as a person.

Bethany is personal, friendly, smart, professional, warm, and everything that you would ever want from someone to capture such special moments from your life. Bethany's result from the engagement photoshoot were amazing, ensuring that we had made the right decision.

For the wedding, we had so many families involved in our pictures, that we gave Bethany a LONG list (70+ pictures) that we wanted to take. Bethany took the challenge and not only she delivered it, but we had even time to spare to take pictures of just the two of us. That just shows how efficient, organized, professional, and amazing she is. She knew how those pictures mattered to us because of how many families were involved in this day, and she made sure to capture all of those moments.

Bethany already shared a preview of the pictures of the big day. The pictures are amazing, and I can't wait to see the final result. More important than the product itself, I gained a new friend, because that is just who Bethany is, a beautiful human being, with a great eye to capture beautiful moments.

I can't wait to celebrate more times with Maypole Studios!
Mary
Mary Sent on 06/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Photographer. Ever!

If you don't hire Bethany as your wedding photographer, it's truly your loss. She was referred to us by friends, and I knew as soon as we met her she would be a great fit. My husband and I are not super comfortable in front of the camera, and the thought of engagement photos made us cringe - but we're SO happy we took her up on the engagement shots already included in our package, if for no other reason than to meet her and get comfortable with each other before the big day. Bethany is warm, kind, down to earth, and brings a calming energy to what can be an otherwise chaotic environment -- not to mention, she is *extraordinarily* talented. She captured the magic of our wedding day, and the personalities of those closest to us. Friends and family have raved about how great she was onsite, and the photos themselves are proof enough. She asked thoughtful questions throughout the planning process, came to our final walk-through to meet our vendors and to work out any kinks, and delivered our photos in under a month (!). We love her. You'll love her. Hire her. And we will definitely be calling her for any future photography needs for life's big moments.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Maggie Speaks Maggie Speaks Wedding Bands

Awesome talent and super fun to work with!

Five Grain Events Five Grain Events Wedding Planners

I adore working with Bethany at Maypole Studios! She has a fantastic eye and is amazing at capturing the joy present at the wedding day in her images. Highly recommended if you are hoping to start with a talented photographer, and end with a great friend. :)

Beth Bernstein Events Beth Bernstein Events Wedding Planners

Bethany Fritz is so amazingly talented that she truly could triple her price and be worth every penny. Fortunately, she keeps her pricing very competitive so brides at almost any budget can afford to hire her and have one of the best Chicago wedding photographers document their special day. Bethany captures both the "big moments" and the small details, so although your wedding day may go by in what seems like a minute, you'll be able to reflect on every moment long after you toss your bouquet (metaphorically speaking). She is also a blast to work with and puts everyone at ease so she can get the best photos possible. I cannot recommend Bethany and Maypole Studios more highly. I can't wait to work with her again!

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