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RAW Phase Photos is a wedding photography company located in Chicago, Illinois, that ensures that even if the wedding day does not go completely according to plan, the photos will. The images will serve as a reflection of one of the most special days of a couple's life together. Owner and lead photographer Rafay Zafer is committed to each couple on the wedding day, present and alert while capturing all the unforgettable moments. He documents the day as it happens, getting high-quality candid and posed images.

Services Offered
RAW Phase Photos gets to know couples beforehand with an in-person or over-the-phone meeting. Rafay uses his artistry talents with each image as he focuses on shadows and highlights and how to use them to his advantage. Once the wedding is over, he edits and tones the high-resolution images to achieve a unique creative style using Lightroom before sharing the final versions with the couple. One benefit that that sets him apart from most other photographers is that he provides no-limit to the number of final photos delivered!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of RAW Phase Photos

Varsha
Varsha Sent on 01/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing job!

I am so glad to have chosen Rafay to capture our wedding/reception pictures along with the engagement shoot. He is very profession, easy to communicate and work with and he does an amazing job! Really loved our pictures! Special mention to the candid shots captured during the reception. Thanks much Rafay!
Amreena
Amreena Sent on 11/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Raw Phase is what you need!

Rafay is very understanding, patient and easy to work with! He truly does capture the moment no matter the event and no matter all the crazy. My husband and I are very satisfied with his work and the pictures we received! Cant wait to hire him again!
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Harmain Sent on 12/31/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing to work with!

Was very easy to work with! Felt very comfortable & able to trust the photographer’s ideas! He was able to accommodate with time and location changes and worked well with everyone at the event as well!
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Naila Sent on 12/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

RAW phase photos

Incredible photographer who captured our day in the most beautiful pictures! I really appreciated his professionalism and flexibility. We were so happy with the final photos and look forward to working together again!
Sandya
Sandya Sent on 03/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded expectations!

Rafay was incredibly efficient with the short time we gave him for our engagement photos. My fiancé needed a photographer last minute and Rafay was sweet enough to work with him to fit us in his schedule. It was a cold, snowy day, but Rafay was able to capture the beautiful moments from the proposal and gave us a few sneak peaks the very next day. I was so excited to show everyone the pictures and we received a lot of love for the photos. Looking back at these pictures I am able to relieve a moment that passed by so quickly. I look at the photos and can feel the same sentiment and my nose begins to tingle. You won't be disappointed with Raw Phase Photos! Thank you so much for your beautiful work!!
Amber
Amber Sent on 03/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

My Engagement

I loved working with Rafay! He contacted me to discuss the type of shots I was looking for before the day of the event, and assured me that he would be able to capture the moments exactly how I envisioned them. The event lasted longer than we thought it would, but he stayed until the end anyway!! We loved the pictures, both the candids and the posed shots were awesome, and it was wonderful having him capture this special occasion for us.
Jamie
Jamie Sent on 12/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

We got so many great pictures that I wanted to put all 500 in an album! Very professional, dependable, and affordable.
S
Sofia Sent on 10/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Photographer!

Rafay did an amazing job covering my wedding! We had an outdoor photo shoot followed by the reception, and he was there to cover all the important moments. He got amazing shots of the entire event, and was super flexible with our chaotic family! Would definitely recommend RAW Phase Photos for engagement sessions, weddings, and portraits!
Hiba
Hiba Sent on 10/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So glad i chose rawphase

I've always been someone who loves photography, I'd always appreciate a beautifully captured picture but i was also the biggest critic if the frame/angle wasn't sitting right. Given all of that I was very nervous about choosing someone new in the field. But Rafay did an AMAZING job. He's also very reasonable compared to all the other photographers out there. I was planning my wedding on a budget and he worked with the prices i was looking for.

The resolution, the angles, the frame, the editing, the price, the flexibility, the amazing customer service was overall the best experience one could ever have! If you're looking for a photographer for your next event I'd say don't even think twice before booking with Rawphase!

I couldn't be happier with how my pictures turned out!
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Leigh Sent on 04/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Talented Photographer and Fun to Work With

More than 5 stars!! We hired Rafay to photograph our wedding reception and he went above and beyond what we could’ve ever expected. Rafay was such a great fit for us and we are so grateful we chose him to be a part of our special day. From start to finish, Rafay was extremely professional and easy to work with. He was quick to respond to our questions and requests and the photos he produced were artistic and beautiful. Our event happened to be in the evening and in a dark room with only up-lighting to light the event so the room was very dark. Rafay set up all the necessary equipment to photograph in the dark room and the photos turned out amazing. Rafay worked hard during the entire event and all our guests raved about how fun it was to watch him. He truly added to the fun of our entire night and choosing him was one of the best decisions we made thought our wedding planning. Rafay is very talented and we will definitely be recommending him to our friends and family.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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RAW Phase Photos frequently asked questions

RAW Phase Photos includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
RAW Phase Photos includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
RAW Phase Photos offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
RAW Phase Photos offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
RAW Phase Photos offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
RAW Phase Photos 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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