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Angel Eyes Photography

Angel Eyes Photography

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    So much fun!

    For me, the photographer was the most important vendor. When the day is done- the pictures are what’s left. And Hilda not only takes amazing photos, but she makes the entire experience fun, relaxed. Yet professional, on track, and worth every penny. She works soooo hard to make every moment preserved and perfect. I can’t even say enough about her. I felt HONORED to have her photograph my wedding. Your wedding should be fun- and Hilda was all that and fabulous photos.
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    Nicolette T. Sent on 01/01/2022
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    Our Favorite Wedding Vendor BY FAR

    If you are on the fence, we cannot stress this enough.. BOOK HILDA!! Where to even start, Hilda just fell right into our laps and we couldn't be more grateful. She made the whole process a dream, from the initial meeting to see if we were a good fit for each other, to our SuperDawg themed engagement shot, to the wedding day itself she is the absolute best. Her fun and easy going personality is a giant bonus on top of her flawless photography skills. Her and Jaysin put us at ease and made the day so much more fun! It has been over half a year and no one has stopped talking about them. Their creativity is unmatched and they know exactly how to keep everyone comfortable but still capture all the special moments. The beautiful photos really speak volumes of their overflowing talent. We are looking for another excuse to hire Angel Eyes and get more photos taken! Easily the best decision we made for our wedding! Thank you Hilda and Jaysin!!
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    Jackie B. Sent on 09/21/2019
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    Wedding Photos-St. Petronille Church,Cantigny Park,Hyatt Lisle Regency

    I can't say enough about Hilda and Carol. My husband and I used Angel Eyes as our photograher for our wedding in September. From the start Hilda was personable, funny, and an expert in her field. She makes you want to be friends with her, while still maintianing a professional relationship. Not only are Hilda and Carol amazing photograhers but they know everything about weddings from how to cut the cake, bussel the dress-they even handing out beers on the party bus! Together they made me laugh, created special moments between my husband and me for pictures, and were SO creative. Beyond how fun they're are to be with, Hilda's pictures are the most beautiful ones I've ever seen....I'll refer them to everybody!
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    Kristyn Sent on 10/01/2019
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    Best Wedding Professional in the Midwest!

    I have been following Hilda's blog for the past 10+ years. When I got engaged in 2018 I knew that I had to reach out to her. I am so lucky that I was able to book my dream photographer!!! She is so much more than a photographer. She helped me make decisions, recommend other vendors to me, showed me examples of things I was considering, and eased my anxiety (more than I'd like to admit). She always was honest with me and did not just tell me what I wanted to hear. The fact that she made sure to communicate with me throughout the day to be sure I was happy with the way things were going meant a lot. I really appreciated that. She is the total package! I was so excited to have her on my wedding day and little did I know I would have the dream team when she brought her assistant Carol Lea. The two of them work so well together and they are SO MUCH FUN! Both ladies are so talented, funny, energetic, and professional. My niece even asked if Hilda could come to all of our family parties because she was so much fun!!! Thank you for working your butts off with my timeline full of pictures!!! Both of you will always be my number one recommendation for anyone looking for a photographer! Hilda will not disappoint, and anyone who books her is lucky to have her on their wedding team!!!
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    Taylor A. Sent on 07/17/2019
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    Hilda and Carol Are the Best!

    Hilda and Carol are the best photographers you could ask for. Back in 2008, Hilda had taken pictures of my little sister and I at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. I remember telling my mom when we left that one day I would hire Hilda to shoot my wedding some day. Well that day came and Hilda did not disappoint! Hilda and her assistant Carol are the best tag team you could possibly get to photograph your wedding. They are not afraid to be goofy to get a good laugh out of you and go out of their way to get the amazing, perfect shot. Everyone dreads the forced posed family pictures, but they made sure they went as quickly, smoothly, and painlessly as possible. When I got engaged I said the only thing I absolutely wanted was Hilda as my photographer, and I am so glad I did. I cannot wait to see how the pictures turned out!
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    Theresa Sent on 11/02/2018
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    More than just the best photographer!

    Hilda is the absolute best! The first time my now husband and I met her, we knew she was a perfect fit. I knew I wanted someone who took great photos, but other than that I didn't think about anything else. After meeting with Hilda and working with over the past few months, we are beyond grateful that we found her! If you are looking for more than just a point and shoot photographer, look no further. Hilda and her assistant Carol not only took amazing photos, but were like my coordinators for the day. They kept everything on schedule, kept everything flowing, were in contact with the Reverend before the ceremony and stayed in contact with the DJ throughout the night to be sure to catch every important moment. The entire bridal party was smiling all day, they made the group photos a blast. Even when it started snowing, yes snowing on Oct 20th, I was perfectly calm, because I knew they would get the amazing photos inside the venue and they were just so positive and fun, there was no time to be upset. Also if you are looking for boudoir photos Hilda is amazing! I felt so beautiful, powerful, and proud of my body and of course had so much fun! It felt like working with friends that I have known for years and I hope to stay in contact and use them for all of the important moments in our lives!
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    Denise Sent on 06/30/2017
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    Hire this amazing photographer right now. I would need way more characters to tell you how amazing Hilda is. I have never seen a harder working person with a keen eye. Hilda is a master at wrangling people
    and surroundings - with an eye for detail and concern for capturing what is important to you. We've only seen a snippet of the pics so far, and we're over the moon.
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    Gloria Sent on 06/11/2017
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    Hilda Burke owner of Angel Eyes was incredible to work with. She was the photographer my daughter choose for her wedding. Hilda was patient, kind and so much fun. I believe she captured the essence of the day. Hilda and her assistant were always available throughout the evening for us to have pictures taken of friends and relatives. We can't wait to see the captured moments.
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    Ashley Sent on 10/15/2016
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    Hilda is simply amazing! She listens to what you vision of your wedding photos, yet she adds her amazing talent to give you truly unbelievable shots. She is so fun to work with and can work with even the most challenging groups! She has such a great eye for making each wedding unique to each bride and groom. She also is hilarious so your group will certainly be laughing the entire time! I couldn't recommend her more. Honestly, the problem is there are SO many beautiful pictures to choose from! :)
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    Sonora Sent on 10/19/2016
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    Hilda has such a good eye for beauty and ideal photo moments!

    We are so satisfied with the pictures by Hilda at Angel Eyes Photography! Hilda is very thoughtful and accommodating to the bride and groom’s concerns, such as budget, being timely and organized, capturing memorable moments and producing great pictures. Her rates are very reasonable, and there were an overwhelming amount of awesome pictures, almost too many, which is a such a good problem to have. She is extremely concerned with customer satisfaction, and we could not be happier. Hiring Hilda is one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!
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    When my husband and I found Hilda, we had already interviewed three (3) other photographers. All of which either gave the sense that we were not valuable or that they didn't want to work with us because our budget was not $10,000.00. My first meeting with Hilda was low-key and casual. We immediately clicked and I knew she was the one for us! Hilda has a way of making the Bride feel completely relaxed because you know that everything will be taken care of and your pictures will be more than you could ever have imagined. That was worth every cent spent! Hilda's assistant Carol is a doll, so kind, sweet and patient. Truly, I would recommend Hilda & Carol to every single couple I meet about to plan a wedding! It was for sure one of the best decisions we made.
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    Liz Sent on 03/16/2016
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    My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Angel Eyes on our wedding day. We met with Hilda a few times before our big day, and she was so helpful in getting us prepared for our photographic moments with family and friends. She had such great advice and suggestions, and she helped us feel more confident with the photo sessions. On the day of our wedding, Hilda and Carol were professional and friendly leaders as they captured beautiful photos of our family and friends. They were creative with some of our poses, and they were sure to capture all the moments and groups we requested. They walked around with us during dinner and snapped fun photos on the dance floor. Hilda and Carol were a lot of fun!! So professional, creative, and kind. We LOVE the photos from our wedding. We are grateful for their quick responsiveness and dedication to our happiness. :) Highly recommend!
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    Mallory Sent on 06/12/2015
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    I found Hilda through a friend’s wedding pictures and stalked her for years preceding my engagement (I know…kinda crazy). Hilda and Cheryl were both true professionals and fun to work with! They have amazing talent behind the camera. We had a pretty big bridal party and a large guest list with lots of demands but Hilda and Cheryl both handled the day with ease and made sure that I got all the shots I wanted….it was a great experience working with both of them and I will not forget it. The pictures turned out FANTASTIC and exceeded my already high expectations. I can't wait to print some pictures and make an album.
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    Mallory Sent on 03/11/2016
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    Hilda was a great photographer to work with and made my husband and I very comfortable. The pictures were amazing ad she was very flexible with the package when I didn't want a guest book!
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    Briana Sent on 05/02/2015
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    Hilda was a fantastic photographer!! We are absolutely in love with our photos. We received so many compliments on our wedding photos and how beautiful they came out. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer, now friend!
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    Shannon Sent on 12/31/2013
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    Hilda and Carol did an amazing job with our photos. Though we have not seen all of them yet, the ones we have seen have been fantastic. If you like artsy and creative pictures with a sense of a humor, then Angel Eyes is your photographer. We can't recommend them enough
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    Michelle Sent on 02/17/2014
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    Our photographer was our favorite wedding purchase. My fiance didn't have a say in who our photographer was going to be. I knew it would be Hilda long before I met my fiance.

    After securing our wedding date with our church and booking our reception venue, Hilda was the first vendor we booked. I knew her photography was amazing, but after meeting her in person, I knew for sure that she was the perfect photographer for our wedding. A combination of fun and laid-back, Hilda made us laugh throughout the entire planning process and made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera on our wedding day.

    I'm not sure how many brides trust their wedding photographer enough to tell them "take whatever photos you want on our wedding day, we trust you", but I'm so glad we did. I mean, what wedding photographer lays down on the ground to get an amazing shot of you and the church?

    Hilda's artistic and unique style is exactly what we wanted. Everyone who has seen our photos has commented on how beautiful and different they are from the "typical" wedding photos. We couldn't be happier with our photos and with Hilda. We would recommend her to EVERYONE getting married.
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    Brighid Sent on 04/16/2013
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    All brides have heard at least a million times that the day goes by in a blink of an eye and that could not be more accurate. That’s why booking a confident, intelligent, fun, crazy, quirky photographer was one of the most important things to me. That's where Hilda came in. I had been at a friend's wedding, and Hilda was the photographer, and I not only remember having so much fun with her, but I was amazed at how beautiful the photos were that she took. My decision was easy. I didn't meet with anyone else. I actually e-mailed Hilda from the car after our first meeting to see if she would be willing to work with us...I was so afraid someone would book her before I could. From that moment on working with Hilda was a breeze. She is so intelligent, easy to talk to, and honest. I felt incredibly confident in her throughout the process. And the resulting photos are stunning. She exceeded my expectations in so many ways. Hilda is amazing. Chris and I are maybe two of the most awkward people ever (ask our families), and Hilda, somehow, got beyond all of that, and she made us feel incredibly at ease, and we had so much fun with her! Carol, her assistant for our wedding, was also a trip. I think we laughed more with them than we could have ever expected. As I’m writing this, I’m actually missing them. Angel Eyes Photography was by far my best wedding related purchase. The photos are breathtaking, and I found myself grinning from ear to ear as I looked at every picture. I highly recommend Hilda. You'd be lucky to have her :)
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    Luis Sent on 01/21/2013
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    Being a photographer myself the photographs had to be awesome. Hilda delivered. Her and her team did an amazing job capturing the moments. We have great pictures to look back on. No regrets. Great job!
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    Natalie Sent on 02/27/2013
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    I was introduced to Angel Eyes Photography through a friend. Hilda shot her wedding one year before mine. I knew the minute I saw Hilda in action that I needed her for my wedding!!! There is no denying Hildas love for photography. She was constantly looking for the next best photo op! I have a few photos that my friends and family say look like they belong in a wedding magazine.
    Not only is her work amazing, Hilda is so much fun to work with! My husband is not a huge fan of getting his picture taken, but Hilda and Carol made him feel super comfortable and made him laugh the whole day!
    Hilda is very helpful and informative and she has really good ideas. She convinced me to do a "first look" that allowed us time to get more quality shots. And I am so thankful she talked me into it! With our wedding day time line, a "first look" was the best way to go, and we have amazing photos to prove it! I will recommend Hilda and Carol from Angel Eyes Photography to anyone who is getting married!!!
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/10/2012
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    I discovered Hilda at Angel Eyes Photography through a friend. She was showing me pictures from a beautiful wedding she attended, and all I kept thinking was, who is the photographer, and how can I get a hold of her?!?
    Hilda has the special artistic ability to see beauty in every moment. And, lucky for us, she is able to capture that beauty in a photograph!
    When my fiance and I went to meet with Hilda, I immediately noticed how natural and lively her couples looked in her sample books. As I got to know Hilda, I learned that it is her funny and outgoing demeanor that helps to bring this out in her clients. (I can't tell you how many times I saw sample shots where the couples looked like statues. Not the case here.)
    I hired Hilda to do a photo shoot prior to the wedding, as well as the wedding day. She came with an assistant and covered the whole event seamlessly. My pictures are a combination of the posed shots that I needed for my mantle, as well as the candid, action shots that are my favorite. Hilda is a master editor (I know that I don't look that good! :) and I received over 900 pictures from my wedding. I am thoroughly satisfied, and I look forward to working with Hilda again for family shots down the road.
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    It was AMAZING working with Angel Eyes (Hilda & Carol). Really, it was a pleasure to have them capture our November Chicago wedding! Hilda was easy to work with from the very first day I e-mailed her to talk about meeting with her. Our initial meeting with Hilda was relaxing, inviting and professional. We knew right away she was a perfect match for us.
    Months went by and then we met with Hilda once again to finalize the day of the wedding plans. Hilda had amazing suggestions and was happy to accommodate all of our requests.
    On the day of the wedding, she arrived early and started snapping pictures right away. When I was CLEARLY a bit stressed out, she was the one who centered and calmed me down.
    I wanted a mint, she had it!
    I was a bit of an unprepared bride but she was able to work with me w/o a hitch :)
    Bottom line, with Hilda, taking pictures was FUN!!
    Hilda is prompt with communication, professional, fun, friendly, and all of my guests commented on how cool she was :)
    Getting married in Chicago? CALL ANGEL EYES!!!!
    By far my favorite vendor for our big day!
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    Cori Sent on 09/19/2011
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    Above it asks what service this vendor provided, and only gives photography as an option. It should be photography, day of support, friendship, hours of laughs... Hilda is more than a photographer, she is an amazing person and artist! I had previous experience with Hilda through various photo shoots she had done for my family so I had absolutely NO doubt that she is who I wanted to photograph my wedding. She went above and beyond every expectation I could have had for her. From the moment she showed up at my parents house to begin shooting pictures of us girls while we got ready, to the moment she left at the end of the night she was awesome! Both Hilda AND Carol were at the top of their game that day. Carol is an amazing assistant, and between the two of them we have no doubts they got pictures of EVERYTHING (and more) that we could have hoped for. Throughout the entire day both Hilda and Carol asked on many occasions if there was anything I needed... they are the photographers, and they were concerned with how I was feeling that day. That really says something about a person! They are not only concerned with getting awesome pictures; they want you to have an amazing day as well. Hilda shoots so many weddings that she warns you from the get go that it'll take some time to get the pictures edited and available for viewing. BE PATIENT! We know it'll be worth the wait and we are SO excited to see all the pictures. Thank you Hilda (and Carol!), you're amazing!
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    Elizabeth Sent on 08/03/2011
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    Highly recommend! We haven't gotten our photos yet, but I already know they are going to be amazing from all of the previous photos I've seen from Hilda, and all of her hard work. She will crouch down in the grass, climb over things, and do whatever she needs to do to get great photos. She was just great to work with (as well as her assistand, Carol) throughout the whole day. When you're spending the whole day with your photographers, you want them to be good people, which they certainly are! She and Carol worked so well together to get everything and everyone photographed and they can also work very quickly so you can get all the people coordinated and get in lots of different shots. The few teaser photos we've seen so far were amazing! I am so unbelieveably excited to see our photos!!
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    Picking to work with Hilda was the easiest decision I made in all of my planning. Her work is top notch.

    She was flexible with her schedule and with the package we chose...she was EXTREMELY professional, even when dealing with my rude father-in-law on the night of the wedding...Hilda and her side kick Carol came up with some creative shots at the most random times, and it goes to show they are anything but ordinary.

    I will use Hilda for every important event I have need a photogrpagher for, and refer her to everyone I know.

    Hands down you can enjoy your day, and know that the most important moments will be captured with Hilda behind the lens.
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