Wedding Photography in Illinois

Frank was awesome! We booked a Photo Booth within a month of our event & he answered all of my questions and was a big hit the day of. All of our guest loved taking silly picture in the enclosed Photo Booth and we loved seeing the photo book that everyone signed afterwards. It made the event extra fun!

We used MBD for our DJ and decided to go with a photographer with them as well – wanted to streamline the number of vendors we dealt with. Great decision!! Planning a DJ and Photographer was so simple with MBD having one coordinator for us to work with ahead of the wedding. Taylor was assigned after letting them know the type of photographs we were looking for. I had an intro meeting with her as I wanted to be sure we at least had some rapport before making final selection. She was so nice and immediately seemed like a great fit. The day of she was spectacular. Our timing was a little off schedule, and she worked with our Coordinator seamlessly to keep us on track all while still ensuring we captured all the pictures we wanted. At the wedding and reception, she was everywhere, yet very unobtrusive – you didn’t notice her unless you were trying to notice her. She blended right in with everyone. While we won’t get pictures back immediately, we’re looking forward to seeing the final outputs.

When we first came across George Street, we were excited about everything they presented. They offered a combined package for both photography and videography, and at a more affordable price than competing vendors we researched. Nine months later, we are very happy with everything the George Street team brought to our wedding. Once we met with one of their consultants, we got to choose from among their available photographers/videographers. All correspondence throughout the entire process was always timely and cordial, as the team was very kind in answering our many questions. The team also provided us a convenient online portal for us to enter all the details about our wedding, make payments, etc. Shortly before the wedding, the team connected us directly with our assigned photographers/videographers. Our photographers, Kristy and Michelle, added a positive presence with thoughtful creativity in suggesting different poses and places on site. They kept encouraging us that the overcast lighting of the day would actually make for much better photos. Mario, our videographer, was also very professional. Ultimately, everyone was very friendly and accommodating, and the resulting photos were absolutely stunning. We also received full hour-long video and highlight reel covering the day, which were special to relive. We would highly recommend George Street for other engaged couples who want to capture their big day without breaking the bank.

Madeline

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5.0

Randy at Crane's Photography is so creative and visionary and takes beautiful photos. We are so pleased with our wedding photos. He really knows his lighting, etc. and picked great spots for our outdoor photos. The two of us had beautiful first look photos by a lake, photos by an archway at the church, and had sunset photos at the reception - all of the solo couple shots are just priceless! He also took pictures of us hitting golf balls in our wedding dress/tuxedo since our reception was at a golf course (country club). He also captured many family portraits for us and we love these as well as our wedding party photos. We also used Crane's Photography's photo booth services during the reception, which was a big hit and the photos were so fun. The service was high-tech yet straightforward and the background looked great. Thank you for everything, Crane's Photography!

She makes magic. I booked Odalys for my graduation pictures, and honesty i was so nervous. I’ve always felt like I don’t look good in pictures or never know how to pose. But she guided through everything and made be feel so comfortable and somehow capture the best version of me. The photos came out beautiful. If you are thinking about booking her, just do it. You won’t regret it. She is amazing!

Nicole

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5.0

I cannot recommend Gilbert enough for any of your photography needs. From the first outreach, he was incredibly kind, quick to respond and very organized. We absolutely loved our engagement shoot that was included in our wedding package. Leading up to the wedding, Gilbert helped me talk through our timeline to make sure we hit all of the locations and got all of the solo/group shots we wanted. On the day of, Gilbert and his team were timely and professional. We had so much fun with them. When we got back our photos/videos we were amazed at how absolutely stunning they are. He captured our day so perfectly and now we have the memories to look back on forever. This was hands down the best money we spent on our wedding. Thank you to Gilbert and everyone on his team for a job very well done!

Did a phenomenal job with our wedding in 2012. Was easy to work with, with the poses we wanted as well as having great suggestions of his own. The finished photos we received were stunning!

Aimée

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5.0

Essence was incredible to work with for our wedding. We used the photography, videography, Photo Booth services as well as the groomsmen formal wear. This is such a well run and professional vendor who anticipate all your questions and have great communication. We liked that there was a backup photographer or videographer available just in case. Filling out the wedding worksheet made it great to have a plan together for the day off. Then our meeting the week of our wedding with our photographer Kari confirmed and reviewed these details. Kari, Joe, and Kenneth were an awesome team for our ceremony and reception and even braved the elements while it rained during our planned photo time. Absolute pros!

Alexandra

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5.0

I cannot express my gratitude enough for our amazing wedding photographer, Madi! From start to finish, she made our special day feel so graceful and effortless. Leading up to the wedding, I was a bundle of nerves, but Madi’s calming presence instantly put me, my wedding party, and our families at ease. She felt more like a friend tagging along than just a photographer, seamlessly blending into the celebration. Her warmth, friendliness, professionalism, and incredible organization truly shone through. The humor she brought added to the incredible vibe of the day, making everything feel relaxed and joyful. Now, let’s talk about the photos—wow! Each image is breathtaking and perfectly captures the essence of our day. Madi has an incredible talent for finding the most beautiful moments, from candid laughter to the most heartfelt glances. Every shot tells a story, preserving the joy and love we felt throughout the day. The colors are vibrant, the emotions are palpable, and the details are captured beautifully. I genuinely can’t thank Madi enough for the stunning memories she created for us. I wish for everyone to have a Madi by their side on their wedding day! If you’re looking for a photographer who not only delivers stunning images but also enhances the overall experience, look no further. Madi is simply the best, and we are so grateful to have had her as part of our celebration!

We worked with Jason and his wife Stephanie for our wedding on 9/28. We had actually seen Stephanie's photos first but could not be more thrilled that we had Jason there as well. They showed up 30 minutes early and immediately started to work. I had a few small requests for photos and they took absolutely every vision that I had and made them so much more amazing than I could have dreamed. They truly seem to love their jobs and it shows in their work. We received the most beautiful preview just a few days after our event.. and it consisted of about 90 photos. Each more beautiful than the last. We are endlessly grateful to have had them capture our day. One hundred percent recommend Jason and Stephanie for any life event.