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Carrie Holbo Photography

Carrie Holbo Photography

Chicago, IL
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    Emily M. Sent on 08/13/2020
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    We loved working with Carrie for our wedding!

    Carrie was our wedding photographer and she was phenomenal! Our wedding plans were constantly changing because of Covid-19, but she rolled with all of the punches and was by far our easiest vendor to work with during this time. She also did our engagement photos that were absolutely stunning, and we can't wait to see all of our wedding photos! She sent us a ton of sneak peaks right after the wedding that were all absolutely stunning.
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    Tiffany Sent on 08/10/2018
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    Carrie is a true joy to work with. She’s fast, organized and works with a great team. Highly recommend.
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    Mike Sent on 01/21/2018
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    We can't say enough great things about working with Carrie and the beautiful photos we received from both our Engagement session and Wedding day! From our initial meeting, all the way up to receiving our Wedding gallery, Carrie was professional, responsive and easy to work with. At first we weren't keen on the idea of an Engagement session, but we're so happy that we changed our minds. Not only did we receive quality photos, it also gave us a chance to get comfortable in front of the camera and get a feel for Carrie's shooting style. As a result, we were completely comfortable on our big day. On the day of our Wedding, Carrie was prompt and we didn't have to worry about a thing. She even extended her shooting time (free of charge!) since we were delayed in getting to our venue due to traffic. We received our Wedding gallery in only 4.5 weeks and have gotten so many compliments on the quality of our photos. We would highly recommend Carrie!
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    Courtney Sent on 10/06/2017
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    We feel so lucky to have been able to work with Carrie for our wedding in July. When we received the finished photos we were so blown away by how much emotion she and her team was able to capture throughout the day. We were left with plenty of gorgeous portraits that we'll look back on for years to come and candid moments that will always remind us of just what an amazing day it was. Carrie goes above and beyond to make sure everything is absolutely perfect and we would highly recommend her to anyone planning a wedding in the area.

    P.S. She also spent a freezing November afternoon with us for our engagement session because she knew it was the only time we could be in town. She made it look like we weren't shivering the whole time and we could not be more grateful. Just an absolute pro through and through.
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    Bridget Sent on 09/04/2017
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    Carrie is an incredible photographer, an awesome photo editor, and a really fabulous person to spend hours with on your wedding day. Carrie made everything so easy, she had visions for how she wanted shots to look, and helped us keep the day moving and on time. I have a HUGE family and I wanted lots of pictures of them and she got them are wrangled and in position no problem. She took really great picture of our bridal party that really captures who they are and our relationships.
    To be honest one of the main reasons I picked Carrie is because of her candid and guest pictures, and she did not disappoint. She got awesome photos of people on the dance floor, groups during cocktail hour, and guests during the mass. I am so incredibly happy that Carrie captured our wedding and spent the day with us.

    Carrie Holbo Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much, Bridget! I had so much fun working with you!!
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    Karen Sent on 07/06/2016
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    Carrie was great to work with and put everyone at ease. Her prices are great and she got my photos back very timely. She captured all of the important wedding details....even my grandfather holding his framed wedding picture and my flower girl sneaking a cupcake. All of her photos of my husband and I turned out beautiful...so many compliments from my guests. Super happy and would recommend her in an instant!
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    Melissa Sent on 07/01/2016
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    Carrie is an amazing photographer and really fun to work with. We had an engagement session in December which enabled us to get to know each other and the results were fabulous. We had a last minute change of venue for the wedding which meant I didn't have enough time to think through all the pictures and Carrie stepped up and helped us create the perfect memories. She is easy-going, friendly, unobtrusive and has an eye for the best settings, angles and poses to get the best pictures. I highly recommend using her services and plan to use her again in the future.
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    Chloe Sent on 11/05/2014
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    We are so happy we picked Carrie as the photographer for our wedding! It was the first decision we made in our planning process, and an important one for us as a couple. We really loved Carrie's style of photography and use of natural light in her pictures.

    On the day she was so easy to work with, we felt very relaxed with her there and our guests were very impressed with her manner and friendliness. My mother was delighted with how flexible Carrie was when she requested to add an extra combination to the formal shot list.

    We have only received a sneak peek of the photos so far (they were great!) so we are really looking forward to seeing the rest.
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    Carrie took beautiful photos and we're so happy that we hired her as our photographer!! Her photos throughout the ceremony and the reception perfectly captured the essence of the day! Equally as important, the photos were never invasive or felt forced. We've heard from countless friends and family regarding how beautiful they thought the pictures turned out!

    She had great suggestions for photos and also to do a "first look" to be more at ease during the ceremony. She was also always responsive via email or phone for whatever questions we had. Carrie's turnaround time was very timely and she provides photos via her website (which you can easily share with family and friends for them to download) and also on a flash drive. All this for a reasonable price and a friendly, professional person to work with!

    We will definitely be hiring her again for family portraits when the time comes :)

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    Carrie was excellent to work with for our wedding. She was extremely professional and one of the most responsive vendors we worked with. She provided all the details we needed and was flexible to get what I wanted out of the day and our pictures turned out beautifully.
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    Kate Sent on 09/11/2013
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    Carrie was amazing!! She was really friendly and fun to work with, and she made my fiance and I, who are not at all photogenic, feel very relaxed in front of a camera. She was also extremely flexible with scheduling an engagement session and changes to the day-of schedule. A few of our guests commented about how unintrusive she was, and I didn't even notice her during the ceremony and reception. She definitely rolled with the punches during some of the chaos of the wedding, and she was a kind and calming person to have with us throughout the day.
    On top of her great personality and professionalism, the photos she took are gorgeous. She has a very natural style and knew exactly how to position us to capture the best light. Her prices are also extremely reasonable for the DC area. Overall, I could not be happier that I chose her as our photographer.
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    I can't say enough good things about Carrie. She is warm, calming, unobtrusive, and has a beautiful aesthetic. I know she considers her style contemporary, but our setting was a rustic barn and couldn't have been more old-fashioned. Our wedding photos are stunning--so soft and lovely; she totally captured the warmth of the whole event, from getting ready to the sparkler send-off. Carrie was generous with her time and her pricing couldn't be beat--she cost half of what other photographers quoted us, and allowed us use of all our images with no obligation to order albums or prints. Her price also included a pre-wedding engagement session, which she explains, gives the couple some relaxed time to build a sense of rapport and comfort with her--and that was true. It also gave us the opportunity to think about what kinds of shots we'd want or want to avoid on our wedding day. On the day itself, Carrie helped me to stay on schedule, and she captured incredibly intimate moments without anyone even noticing her presence. Carrie has incredible talent--you would be wise to include her on your big day.