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C. Tyson Photography

C. Tyson Photography

Rockford, IL
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    Melanie B. Sent on 11/14/2022
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    Must hire best ever

    I had Chris and Ella for my wedding. They were so amazing. Chris helped calm me down the week of my wedding helping me find a perfect location for photos. He listened to all I needed and helped with everything. Elle was so amazing. Especially with the kids getting them to pay attention for photos. She helped grab my shoes or random things. I just appreciate them both for helping making my day so special.
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    Mary L. Sent on 07/20/2021
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    Outstanding service

    Chris and Elizabeth were outstanding!
    They were professional, thorough and beyond words.
    Definitely a photographer you should consider for your special day!
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    Andrea Sent on 10/07/2019
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    Best photographer ever!

    Chris always puts you first and is always there for you, literally anytime you need him. He strives to make your day as smooth and perfect as you do! He will not disappoint, and even with my now-husband who's not huge into photo keepsakes, even HE is excited to get our photos back from him because he was so talented and went above and beyond for us on our special day ❤️
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    Cassidy Sent on 01/25/2019
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    Perfect Photography Experience

    Booking C. Tyson Photography was probably the best decision my husband and I made throughout the wedding planning process. For years I have teased my husband about how awkward he is when he gets his picture taken and joked that our future wedding photographer would have their work cut out for them. Well, Chris made it seem easy. From our initial meeting with him, we all hit it off because Chris is so easy to talk to and get along with. During that meeting, our engagement session, and on our wedding day, Chris knew exactly what to do and say to put my husband and I at ease, make us laugh, and get amazing photos throughout the process. He took the time to get to know my husband and I and it was clear that he genuinely wanted us to enjoy our day and have the wedding of our dreams. Chris was there all day with us, making sure that everything ran smoothly and photographing everything along the way. He brought along an amazing second shooter who was equally as fun and caring as he was. Our wedding photos came back faster than I had expected and they are absolutely gorgeous. He captured every important moment throughout the day and a lot that I hadn't even realized had happened. Looking through our gallery was like getting to relive our wedding day all over again which we truly loved. I can;t say enough great things about C. Tyson Photography and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great photographer and amazing pictures to cherish for a lifetime.
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    Holly Sent on 02/10/2019
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    Quality Photographer!

    Chris is the best choice for a wedding photographer. He is very professional, but personable and extremely skilled at what he does. We couldn’t be happier with the photos or the experience! My husband and I had the most amazing time on our wedding day. Chris and his assistant were an integral part of our day. They kept the day flowing smoothly, and made sure things stayed on track. They had worked with many of our vendors in the past, and things just happened around us with very little input needed from us. That was honestly the greatest thing. We were able to truly enjoy ourselves! We had 3 flower girls and 2 ring bearers, who were a little mischievous at times, and both Chris and his assistant were so great with them. While the price point may be considered a little higher, you absolutely get what you pay for. The quality of service he provides on that special day and end product of the photos and wedding album are incredible. I can’t imagine the day with any other photographer. I am so glad we took the time and allotted the budget for a quality photographer. You won’t regret the money paid to get such an unparalleled experience! Five stars!!
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    Abbi Sent on 01/10/2019
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    Incredible person & photographer!

    Chris was more than a photographer for us on our wedding day; he was there with us from the early morning to the very late night, capturing every special moment, and just helping in any way he could. We are so incredibly thankful for him. When we first met him he spent the time to really get to know us and understand our story. This was reflected in the way he captured our wedding day and made everything so much more personal. His main mission was to make sure we were having the best time ever and we are so grateful for that. He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. He captured not only all the big significant moments, but all the small intimate moments in between. We will forever cherish the stunning memories he captured. His easy going personality and professionalism allows you to enjoy every second of your big day and he makes sure there is no stress on you. He was such a big part of our wedding and we can’t thank him enough. If you are looking for an outstanding photographer and person, look no further!! He is the best!
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    Kayla Z. Sent on 02/12/2019
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    10/10 would recommend!

    Our experience with C. Tyson photography was everything we could have hoped for. Christopher was awesome to work with and we love every single photo we got!
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    Danielle B. Sent on 02/17/2019
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    Perfect Photographer

    Christopher was such an amazing photographer! Our first meeting with him was very laid back and he took the time to ask us questions and get to know us a couple. He took our engagement photos and we loved them! He made that moment very special and it was filled with a lot of laughs. Our wedding photos turned out beautiful and he was able to capture every moment perfectly! Him and his second shooter, Elizabeth, were there our entire wedding day to make sure nothing was missed! Not only did they take photos, but they helped with little details and kept us on schedule. We have gotten so many compliments on our photographs and we can't thank Christopher and Elizabeth for capturing our perfect day!
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    Courtney C. Sent on 02/07/2019
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    AMAZING Photographer!

    Booking Christopher to be our photographer was the absolute best decision we made for our wedding! Because of him, we will be able to live forever through the moments he captured. We all want exceptional service and even more exceptional photographs on our wedding day. Well let me tell you, Christopher delivered. He went above and beyond to make sure that we were comfortable and enjoying our day while capturing every amazing moment - all without intruding and while encouraging us to be present in the moment! He helped us achieve better photographs than I could ever imagine! In addition to his amazing photographs, Christopher was approachable, fun and professional. He is very experienced, knowledgeable and passionate, and it shows! We also felt his packages were fairly priced and truly ALL inclusive. I can promise you that you will not regret making him apart of your special day!
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    Summer Sent on 04/23/2019
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    Simply the best

    Chris is simply the best. If you want a photographer that cares about you and the photos you of your big day this is who you want. He truly fits in with your group and makes your day smooth. We have double divorced parents and I got Very overwhelmed during that portion of the day... Chris made it seem like he needed to take a break for something camera related just so I could take a few minutes to re group. One of the groomsmen in my wedding loved him so much just based off of how he handled and moved the day along that he just booked him for his wedding!! Chris is the best. End of story.
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    Kimberly Sent on 07/03/2017
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    I highly recommend Christopher! Right from the start he put us at ease during our engagement shoot. Throughout the entire process he reassured us and reminded us that its our day and he is there to support us in anyway, beyond just taking beautiful photographs! We got married at the Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms and he advised us on exactly how our day would go and the best places to take photos at the best time. Some of my favorite photos are during the reception when we snuck outside to grab pictures around sunset. He took beautiful photos, and sent us all the photos shortly after the wedding so we didn't have to wait long.
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    Rebecca Sent on 08/04/2015
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    I cannot say enough great things about C. Tyson! Of course he delivers amazing, unique photos, but that's a given. What's even more amazing is how genuine and dedicated he is to his wedding couples. Throughout the day Chris was our photographer, wedding planner, bodyguard and therapist. When the venue was trying to push us to have the ceremony indoors due to possible rain, he looked up the weather forecast and helped me stick to my gut to stay outdoors. When we were still being pushed to be inside, he helped both my husband and I put our foot down and stay outdoors. I'm not sure our ceremony would have been as gorgeous if he hadn't been there! In the end we had only a light sprinkle throughout our vows and then a rainbow afterwards, which Chris caught on camera, naturally! The little things are some of the most memorable also, like holding my train of my dress up from the mud, as well as my shoes when my feet were hurting. These are things that you would never expect from your photographer.
    The communication was always great, and responsiveness was perfect. I felt like throughout the entire process he really took the time to get to know us as a couple. He is one of the best investments that I think one could have on their wedding day!
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    C Tyson Photography is amazing! I used Chris for my wedding at Orchard Ridge Farms and it was a great decision. He was so easy and nice to work with--really tries to get a feel for what kind of couple you are and your vision for the wedding! The whole process is easy from payment to setting up meetings and he would ask if there were others ways that he could help out in addition to his job as a photographer, which made me feel really good to know there was an extra person that was around to bend over backwards and help out if something went unexpected! His packages are really easy to choose from and you can add or subtract anything you want depending on your budget. He offers some beautiful albums, keepsake options. It was great to have him there at the pavilion as he knows all of the beautiful spots on the grounds and is very efficient! The photos themselves are stunning-he captured every emotion and part of the day! Thanks again, Chris!
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    Farrah Sent on 02/01/2015
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    I met C. Tyson Photography at a bridal show. I was a fellow vendor there to showcase my services. I was new to the business and I think we could tell. He was friendly and introduced himself. We started talking and I went up to his booth to take a look at his work. I was stunned. I loved everything! At that point (way before I was engaged), I knew he was going to be my wedding photographer. Just take a look at his gallery and you will see for yourself the amazing work he does. He captures the moment and you feel the emotion with it. My wedding was on New Years Eve and from day one he never made me feel like I was taking him away from his holiday. He was totally committed and it shows in his work. He is very easy to work with. We did our engagement photos with him as well and after he finished them he asked for feedback so that he could have a good sense of what we were looking for in our photos and so that he could ensure we get that. I liked that he was open to taking serious and fun pictures. He really understands you as a couple and plays off of that. He also had a great turnaround time as we received our photos much faster than others in the industry. Once again, he was open to hearing feedback and asked if there were any changes to the photos that needed to be done. We were so happy with them! I shared them with my closest friends and family first and received compliments of "breathtaking", "I knew your photographer was amazing", "gorgeous", and many other lovely words. Chris and his assistant captured our day beautifully. I cannot thank them enough for getting all the excitement, emotion, fun, beauty, love, and joy in our photos. His work will be forever loved. I can't decide what pictures to put up in my house as I have too many favorites! Thank you so so much!
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    Lauren Sent on 07/30/2014
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    Chris was by far the best choice for us as a photographer. From the very start, he was extremely helpful and quick to respond whenever we had a question. Not only is his work amazing, but he made sure to make us feel really special and cared about. On our wedding day amongst all the craziness, Chris was there to help us through each aspect of our day and let us know that he was there to make US happy and feel comfortable and help in any way possible. He's super easy to get along with and knows exactly what to do to get the best photographs. We highly recommend him!!
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    Lauren Sent on 07/23/2014
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    LOOK NO FURTHER, THIS IS THE PHOTOGRAPHER YOU WANT!! The photos speak for themselves, but with Chris you get much more than just amazing photos. Throughout the planning process, I lovingly called him my co-planner. I still think he should start a side business as wedding planner, but he disagrees. I don't think we made any big decisions without getting his input first. Thanks to him we picked a kickass production company/DJ, the food was awesome, and we have one of the best wedding videos you'll ever see. He even gave me a template for the "day of timeline" (yes, you will definitely need one of those if you want the day to run smoothly) and helped me go through, literally, minute by minute from beginning to end.
    He has a way of tricking you into feeling really comfortable around him and then he just starts shooting and the result is magic. I remember looking at our engagement pictures for the first time and thinking, "who are these models??? Is this really us???". I can't forget to mention, he let us include our two hairy children (our two labs) in our photos as well. He captures moments that have feeling and meaning. When I look at my wedding photos, they don't look staged or uncomfortable. When I look at my photos, my heart swells because I'm instantly brought back to a special moment that any ordinary photographer may have missed, but Chris knew it was something to capture.
    Overall, choosing Chris Tyson was the first and best decision we made while planning our wedding. As for as the nitty gritty, he is prices are very reasonable, considering what you get in return is priceless, he is very professional and knows the ins & outs of the Rockford wedding scene, we had our wedding photos 1 week after the wedding, and the photos are something we'll cherish forever! This is one decision about your wedding that you won't lose sleep over. Chris Tyson is the photographer you want, trust me.
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    Chris is wonderful! He really knows how to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera!
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    Melissa Sent on 10/27/2013
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    If you want THE ABSOLUTE BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN THE ROCKFORD AREA LOOK NO FURTHER. When I say Chris was mine and my husband's favortie wedding vendor, I mean it. Chris not only takes amazing photographs but he is so personable! When we first met Chris he made us feel as if we had known him for years! He went out of his way to do several things for my husband and I! Even carried my shoes for me on my wedding day :) He is very professional, yet humble at what he does. If you're looking for someone to catch the real emotion of your wedding day in photographs rather than staged robots in tuxes and dresses, Chris is your man!
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    Holly Sent on 11/25/2013
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    From the moment we meet with Chris we new we wanted him to be our wedding photographer. Chris is very personable, professional and takes exceptional pictures. During our wedding day we had a few health issues that throw off our time line and Chris was very quick to adjust and come up with a solution. He also helped coordinate with all the vendors, so everyone was on the same page. We have had many complements from our friends and families about the great photos that Chris took. We could not be happier with our selection of C. Tyson.
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    Mr. Tyson was an absolulte hoot to work with!!!! He is fun, energetic, and takes AMAZING photos! We LOVED him and our wedding photos!
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    Bree Sent on 07/16/2013
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    Chris is more than a photographer, he has become a friend to both me and my husband. Words cannot due justice to the ride we have had with Chris over the past 9 months. In middle of planning our wedding, I(the bride) got extremely sick and was in the ICU for a week and on treatments through a port and unable to walk for a few months, he found out about this and went out of his way to call my Fiancé and ask what he could do for us, and not only one time he was checking in with us regularly. He has gotten to know us as a couple and has learned our story so on our wedding day he was able to capture everything that was important to us. From the breath taking pictures of our ceremony, to the sweet moments of getting ready with my girls, and the candid moments of the groomsmen, to the most touching sentimental pictures of all the details. The day of the wedding my body was exhausted and I was having a hard time getting around and Chris went out of his way to help my now husband with me and still give us EVERY beautiful shot we wanted, even though I was limited. He is amazing and we have had countless people tell us from our bridal party and family, that he was the best they have ever seen and we agree. We would pay every cent again to have Chris, We are so grateful to have had him as a photographer and now as a friend! Thank you C.Tyson we love you!
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    Jana Sent on 09/17/2012
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    Wow! We can not say enough wonderful things about working with Chris! His work speaks for itself (it's amazing). Even more importantly, his personality just makes it a blast to meet with him! We actually looked forward to our engagement pictures and meetings with Chris because we would all be laughing and having a great time! Chris is a true professional- he always responded promptly to my multiple questions. He makes you feel so comfortable during shooting- which can be a very difficult thing to do! The day of our wedding was when I was most impressed- Chris blended in seamlessly and helped in so many ways beyond his job description! He had everyone laughing and completely comfortable. I received so many compliments by my bridal party and guests on Chris. We are so impressed with the quality, value, and variety of our pictures. Thank you SO much to Chris for helping us create and capture such special memories! Book this guy! :)
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