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    Stephanie K. Sent on 03/18/2024
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    Do the videography!

    We really enjoyed working with Artisan Events for our wedding. Everyone we worked with was amazing and the organization leading up to the event minimized stress. We were confident that everything would go smoothly, and it did! Photos are absolutely lovely. I was hesitant to invest in the videography package - videography is expensive and I really didn't know if it would be worth it. It definitely was! If you are debating, do it! They did an amazing job highlighting the day and piecing everything together. By the time everything is done, the whole day is a bit of a blur. The video will definitely help cherish memories forever!

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    Thank you so much, Stephanie! We're thrilled you had a wonderful experience and are enjoying the photos & videos. Thank you for allowing us to work with you and your family on such a special day.
    xx Team AE
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    Chelsea P. Sent on 08/17/2021
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    So good we booked them 3 times!

    Our photographer John was amazing to work with and clearly a professional when it comes to wedding photos! We also did engagement photos with him and it was a great experience. My (now) husband and I had never taken professional photos, and were slightly awkward. John put us at ease and coached us through the whole thing. The photos came out beautiful and we have never looked better! Thank you so much Artisan Events for these memories from our engagement and small covid wedding. We also booked them for our large reception this year and they were just as incredible as before. Cannot ask for more consistently beautiful photos! Loved them!
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    Rosalee Sent on 09/04/2019
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    Great photos; lovely to work with


    I found AE when we went to other wedding venues and came across their photos, and I thought they were so beautiful. What initially drew me to them is that they seemed to be comfortable shooting outdoors, and with our wedding being an outdoor wedding, I knew I needed someone who would be able to capture the space. And they did, beautifully. Ashley, our lead photographer, took our engagement photos and they turned out beautifully; so much so that my boss saw a photo at work and asked who the attractive couple was in that photo! (I let her know we have a really good photographer!) On the day of the wedding, Ashley took great control and worked really well with our videographer, for whom we used a different company. She captured these great “in between” moments, as did her second, who took photos of the groomsmen. Ashley also checked in with me when we were having an issue with a pushy relative to ensure whether or not I wanted her time spent in that way, which I really appreciated. We just received our photos and I can’t stop looking at them, they are so gorgeous. Their coordinator, Cindy, is great as well. Her and I went through their photo form, which ensured that I would get the photos that I wanted and none of the ones I didn’t. Cindy is also so great about returning correspondence, and setting up meetings which seems small, but when you’re staring down the barrel of a big wedding, a simple returned email can be so relieving. Highly recommend Artisan Events!
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    Amanda B. Sent on 09/16/2019
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    Great Chicago Photography Company!

    We found Artisan Events on the Knot website while planning our summer Chicago wedding and I am so glad we did! We interviewed a few different photography companies in the city prior to meeting Artisan, specifically Cindy, and we were sold! We are so impressed with their professionalism and timeliness with our planning, and our photographers were phenomenal the day of. They worked with my husband and I, as well as our wedding planner, to make sure we felt prepared and set for our day. They were organized, professional, and very talented. We are so happy with our product, our pictures are beautiful, and we highly recommend you utilize this company!
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    Harry L. Sent on 08/12/2019
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    Such beautiful photos and video (and a wonderful time taking them!)

    We used Artisan Events for our sangeet and wedding. It's hard to describe how happy we were with that choice. The photography (AJ and John at the wedding, Christine at the sangeet) was so beautifully done, capturing us (and our family & friends) in ways that were simultaneously totally natural but also reflected the special nature of the day and ceremony. We can't stop looking at them. Same goes for the highlight video, which we've been re-watching more or less constantly. And, almost as important, everyone we worked with from Artisan was so skillful at making what could be a bit of an overwhelming two days feel calm and joyous. My wife and I never needed to worry about anything, and we actually just had so much fun doing the photographs. A special shout-out to AJ here who, besides being a real artist, was so good at keeping us calm and continuously in the (very happy!) present throughout the day and evening.
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    Abigail L. Sent on 07/08/2019
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    The best from start to finish!!

    Artisan has been AMAZING to work with!! I knew that have a great photographer was important for our wedding and Lexi and John were amazing!!!! I never thought I would have such stunning wedding photos because I usually hate taking pictures. But our photos are STUNNING!! The best part is now that we have these amazing photos we're working with Artisan to put together beautiful albums for us and our parents. From the start of this process to working on the albums Artisan has been the best to work with! I can't recommend them enough!
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    Katie Sent on 09/11/2019
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    Great experience - highly recommend Lexi!

    Our wedding planner recommended Artisan Events to us and we couldn't be happier with the result! We had Lexi as our lead shooter for the day and she was awesome! Not only did she took some great opportunities to capture very cute moments as we were laughing and enjoying ourselves, but she also made us all feel very comfortable right off the bat. Our photos came out amazing and we have a wide range of photos, including portraits, candid shots, and even pictures with a troll at the Morton Arb.
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    Jeanette S. Sent on 12/20/2018
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    Loveeeee artisan events

    Amanda and the entire team at Artisan Events were beyond incredible to work with. My husband and I were given numerous photographer recommendations very early on in our wedding planning process. No one seemed like a good fit for us. We just aren't the couple who would be draped over a chaise lounge, looking off into the distance. Our wedding planner encouraged us to review Artisan Events' portfolio and I instantly fell in love. The couples looked like REAL people. We wanted photos that captured who we are as a couple. Amanda has the beautiful ability to capture a couple's love and emotions in her photos. Countless photos brought me to tears, as I reminisce on such a memorable day. I always felt comfortable, calm and myself with Amanda behind the lens. The entire team had great ideas on poses, locations, etc. Every detail was thoroughly documented. I am so elated we get to relive our wedding day so vividly when looking at our photos. Artisan Events will certainly continue to be a part of our lives now, and for many years to come.
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    Katie Sent on 01/10/2019
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    I would highly recommend

    We had Tara as our lead photographer for our wedding, and she was so great to work with! The pictures were everything that we wanted and more! We would highly recommend. The whole process was so flexible and easy going.
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    Matthew F. Sent on 12/10/2018
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    Great service and great photos

    We hired Artisan Events for our wedding photographer. They did an excellent job capturing every moment. As we looked through our pictures my wife and I were very impressed with how many scenes from our wedding they were able to capture. We love our pictures and I would highly recommend using them.
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    Kathleen E. Sent on 12/10/2018
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    Best wedding photographer in Chicago!

    We found Artisan Events through my co-worker's recommendation. My husband and I could not be happier of the decision we made to hire them as our photographer. The service they provided us during our wedding was superb and highly recommendable. Hannah and John were amazing, accommodating
    and very professional. All the pictures they took were amazing and beautiful , just the way we have hoped for. We are really glad that we found them and we would recommend them in a heart beat to any couple who are planning their dream wedding.
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    8593E525E79E3E3A3685928135C3C9Fc1Ee2Cdcf Sent on 02/03/2019
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    Easy to work with

    We used Artisan Events, and specifically Hanna, for our wedding in September and had a great experience with her and the rest of the Artisan Events team. We had 6 hours of day of photography, which was plenty, and have so many great photographs to choose from. They also were able to provide us with our photos after the wedding day fairly quickly compared to other photographers that we had been choosing between.
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    Jenna B. Sent on 10/17/2018
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    Amazing wedding photography!

    My husband and I could not be happier with our choice to go with Artisan Events for our wedding photographers. They made us feel comfortable with the process and answered any and all questions from our first consultation through the album design and ordering process.

    First and foremost, we absolutely LOVED our photographers, Hanna and Erika. We didn’t do an engagement shoot with them prior to the wedding, so we were a little nervous about feeling awkward or not meshing with them day of. This was totally not the case though. They made us feel comfortable the whole day and gave us direction while still asking our opinions and making sure they got the shots we wanted. They were also amazing at corralling a semi- rowdy wedding party and keeping everyone in line. It was clear they went above and beyond to get every great shot they could.

    We felt confident that we would have great pictures with them, but we were still blown away by the pictures when we got them. They were everything we wanted and more AND they got them back to us super fast. The office staff has also been so helpful in coordinating everything and explaining each step in detail.

    Photos are such an important part of a wedding (or at least it was to us) and we are so happy we entrusted Artisan Events with this important task. We love all the pictures we got out of it and will keep them in our lives forever.
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    Whitney P. Sent on 01/14/2019
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    They made the day so easy!

    Artisan Events did a great job of capturing all the special moments before and during our wedding. The photographer was fantastic and she did a great job getting everyone organized for group pictures, which is no easy task. I really appreciate how patient Artisan has been with me while editing my photo album -- they are very accommodating!
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    Elyse Sent on 07/03/2018
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    We had Hanna and her assistant Lexie for our wedding and they were both fabulous! Both ladies were very professional and easy to work with. They did a wonderful job of choosing great places for photos and making everything run smoothly.
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    Alex Sent on 04/10/2018
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    Loved using Artisan Events for my recent wedding. I instantly knew I'd want to work with them after my initial consultation at their office. They were organized, timely and, most importantly, I loved their photos and aesthetic. Hannah was our photographer and she was lovely to work with! She was chill and made me feel calm during the process. I don't love posing for photos and she understood that and made it a speedy process! Would 100% recommend Artisan Events for any upcoming event! They were the best!
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    Alison Sent on 01/09/2018
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    We loved working with Artisan Events for our wedding day! Emily was so organized and was super responsive to all of the (many!) questions I had throughout the process. The day of the wedding, Hanna was super flexible and creative and made sure that we got a huge variety of shots that we love. Our wedding was in December in Chicago, so Hanna made sure our group shots outside were as efficient as possible and the gorgeous pictures made standing in the cold worth every second! We received our edited photos just weeks after the wedding and I can't stop looking at them!
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    Elizabeth Sent on 03/08/2018
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    We had a great experience with Artisan Events for our engagement and wedding photos. Our photographer AJ was the best! She made the entire experience so fun, and it showed in the pictures. We were all so impressed how she basically ran the day...keeping all the moving parts and people in line and on schedule . We didn't have to worry about a single thing on the big day with AJ there. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
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    Jessica Sent on 02/21/2018
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    Working with Artisan Events for our wedding photography was super easy and the end results were more than we could have asked for. The entire process of planning the logistics of time and location made us feel at ease, and working with Hanna was a dream come true! She called us prior to the wedding date to discuss our priorities and style, making sure that she had a clear understanding for how we wanted to capture our special day. The day of she was efficient during portraits, came up with fun pose ideas for the entire wedding party, and made sure that me, my groom, wedding party and family had fun and felt comfortable the entire day. She made sure to capture each moment we had outlined in our planning session as well as captured a lot of fun candid moments.

    The delivery of our photos was also much quicker than we expected! The photos were edited beautifully and we had more than enough photos to fill our beautiful wedding album. Our wedding was November 11 and Artisan Events made sure that we had access to a few photos just in time to send out Christmas cards to our friends and family! Overall, we were so happy with Artisan Events and Hanna did a phenomenal job of creating a final product that we are eager to decorate our new married home with!
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    Kathryn L. Sent on 12/11/2018
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    Could not be happier!

    Every aspect of my experience with Artisan Events has been amazing. The pictures are perfect and I am so happy I can remember the best day of my life every time I look at my album! Those memories will certainly last a lifetime.
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    Chris Sent on 12/03/2017
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    Had a great experience working with Artisan Events. Our photographs look absolutely amazing. Couldn't have asked for a better team to work with. Everything was very organized and well planned, we didn't have to worry about a single thing on the day of our wedding. Thank you so much for perfectly capturing our big day!
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    Ali Sent on 03/15/2018
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    We had a great experience with Artisan Events. They were so helpful at every phase of wedding preparation. They give you a lot of different photographic styles so that you can really pick something that works with your aesthetic. They were great on the actual day and very prompt with getting photos back to us! Would highly recommend.
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    Gabby Sent on 11/26/2017
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    There aren’t enough great things to say about the Artisan Events team. From our initial consultation meeting to our engagement shoot to the day of the wedding, everything was flawless. Our main photographer was Hanna and we couldn’t have loved her more! She was sweet, knowledgeable, flexible and creative. We always felt comfortable and nothing was forced. On the day of our wedding she really took the lead with us, our family and wedding party. When we received the photos from both the engagement shoot and then the wedding, we couldn’t stop looking at the photos in amazement. We were so beyond thrilled with the quality and quantity! We will definitely be recommending Artisan Events to our friends who are getting married!
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    Alyssa Sent on 11/19/2017
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    We had a wonderful experience working with Artisan Events. They were very responsive, easy to work with, and we loved how our wedding photos turned out! Highly recommend :)
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    Lisa Sent on 11/26/2017
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    My husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Dream Team we developed to help pull-off our wedding day. AJ and Hannah from Artisan Events were part of that team.

    We were married on what seemed to be the coldest, rainiest day of the summer on August 4th, 2017 at Hidden Vineyard in SW Michigan. We decided to hire a local Chicago photography team and have them travel to our location knowing that there was some face-to-face meetings both before and after the wedding day. AJ and Hannah arrived promplty and were full of pep and spunk. They had time to walk around the venue to determine what locations would be suitable.

    The weather did not deter them nor us. Luckily it was only sprinkling during our "reveal" and "wedding party" photos so we were able to take pictures around the beautiful landscape. Although we had to take the family photos inside, AJ & Hannah were able to locate an area that worked well and provided the rustic barn feeling we were going for. They followed the family photo list but were flexible to make some change. At the end of the evening, the rain stopped and we had a beautiful sunset which our photographers were able to capture brilliantly.

    What I especially liked about AJ & Hannah was their diplomacy. They had a way to be nice to our family and friends but at the same time communicate the shot they were looking for (i.e. asking people to move in/out of the photo, how to pose, where to be placed and where to look).

    Emily has been fantastic communicating with us both before and after the wedding. She's kept me to task to make sure our photo album is one we are happy with AND actually accomplished. We are really pleased with the production of our photos - they captured what we wanted.

    In 20/20 hindsight, I would hire Artisan Events again without any reservation.
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