Chris McGuire Photography Reviews
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Jessica Sent on 12/06/2024Wedding Day Photographer
Chris did an amazing job of capturing the memories of our wedding day. He went above and beyond to find photo shot locations by arriving early to walk around our venue, and implemented all requests and ideas we gave him. He helped us stick to our timeline, while also capturing all the pictures we hoped for. The photos turned out so beautifully, with so many details captured perfectly. I would request Chris as a wedding photographer to anyone getting married soon! -
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Mariah Sent on 11/25/2024Chris is the BEST!
Chris was the absolute best! I was indecisive and he was helpful and respectful of my feelings the whole time. He was such a great sport and even crouched into the bushes to get the perfect show. We received our edits quickly and could tell that this is really his element! We are incredibly happy with his work! -
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Isabella Sent on 05/09/2023Wedding photographer
Chris was amazing he did our Engagement photos and our wedding photos. When I tell you he’s amazing it’s because he’s such a kind hearted person, very understanding and very patient with me when it came to my big day decisions. Chris was always there for me with any questions I had since this was my first wedding I had many and he was always there to answer them for me. He was also very understanding to any changes so made before and during my wedding. He was the only photographer I had with over a few hundred guests and he was capturing every moment I hoped! I highly recommend Chris for any photo sessions he’s very nice and professional. -
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Mckenna Sent on 12/07/2022Best Photographer!
Chris was very prompt to respond to my photography inquiry. When Chris and I met, I initially wanted a second shooter. Chris informed me that he felt confident that he could capture our day himself so we let him do his thing! Leading up to the wedding, Chris was always willing to answer any of my questions and even help with the timeline. The day of the wedding, Chris arrived on time, calm and collected, and even got started early! He knew some really great spots to go around our venue to take bridal party portraits. Being in front of his camera felt extremely natural. Chris knew that the reception was an important part for him to capture. We ran into a snag with food plates so our reception got started a little later than expected. Chris offered to stay an extra hour so we took him up on it. After the wedding, we received our album in about 2-3 weeks with 1,400 photos. The photos are simply breathtaking. He captured every emotion, all the perfect moments, all the little details, and everything in between. Choosing Chris to take your wedding portraits will be one of the best decisions you make for one of the most important days of your life! -
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Tomnao Sent on 09/19/2022Photographer that delivers!
Chris was the perfect choice for our engagement and wedding photos. His professional and high-quality style of work were apparent from the beginning in the way he worked with us to plan the locations, timing, and sequence of photos for our engagement shoot. We did our engagement photos in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations and Chris executed incredibly well given the huge variety of lighting conditions. Moreover, he exhibited great creativity in the way he improvised several shots in an art museum, which produced some of our favorite photos. On our wedding day itself he was able to photograph all of the standard wedding images while also managing to discretely capture many unique moments. He was able to pose different groups for photos efficiently and yet naturally. Chris was professional, courteous, flexible, and kept an upbeat and positive sense of humor for the entirety of both sessions. We would absolutely choose to work with him again for another wedding or other professional photography needs. -
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Hannah Sent on 07/04/2022A+ Photographer
Chris was amazing. I love the way he captures sharp and vibrant colors in all of his photos. He captured the essence of our relationship and wedding day perfectly and efficiently. Highly recommend him! -
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Sarah Sent on 03/02/2022We Could Not Have Asked For More!
Chris was absolutely amazing throughout our engagement and wedding! He communicated well, pre-planned, and re-planned when the timeline changed! He was prompt and took the lead during sessions! We needed a strong photographer to get us through this very important event and he was there every step of the way! The best part was that he gives access to all photos taken and they were AMAZING! -
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Lauren Sent on 10/07/2021The best in the business!
Chris was wonderful to work with! From our first zoom meeting until the last moments as we left the reception he was focused on making things great to us! His work is unmatched. Truly the best option for wedding photos! -
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Stefanie Sent on 09/09/2021Chris was just what we wanted!
Chris was so sweet, professional, and flexible with us! The pictures look better than could have even imagined. My bridesmaid said he captured everyone’s personality perfectly, which is so true. He was fun to work with but still extremely professional (even around my tipsy bridesmaids haha!). If you are questioning booking him, I say do it! You won’t regret it. -
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Alaina Sent on 07/26/20215 stars isn't enough!
We wanted to start off by saying that we were a little nervous about booking a photographer that we didn't use for our engagement photos, we didn't know if we would click with the photographer, if they would understand us, or capture the right moments while making us feel comfortable. With that being said Chris was AMAZING to work with from the start. He was able to work with our budget and walked us through his customizable packages to ensure we got everything we were looking for. We chatted for over an hour going over details and just getting to know each other and by the end of the call, we knew we wanted to book Chris for our wedding. He was always there to answer questions and helped us build out our wedding day timeline which was great! He even was able to accommodate our last minute request to add a second photographer (who by the way was also amazing!).
Now to the actual wedding day....Chris couldn't have been a better sport. Our wedding ended up being 105 degrees and our ceremony was outside. We had a bridal room to get ready in but there was no air conditioning (which threw a wrench into the getting ready photos I had planned)! Everyone should have been miserable but the laughter didn't stop and Chris helped everyone feel comfortable and managed to find multiple locations around our venue to get the most beautiful shaded photos. We have no idea how we are going to pick our favorites because Chris delivered SO MANY amazing photos, both in the moment and the typical posed photos.
During the ceremony and the reception, Chris and the second photographer were like ninjas. They got some really cool angles and when sharing the pics with family and friends, no one could figure out how they managed to get some of these pictures without being seen! We had more than 5 people approach us at our reception just to compliment us on our photographers, saying they were just the best to work with, they blended into the crowd and made everything feel so natural. We could not recommend Chris enough! We are over the moon happy with our photos and our overall experience with Chris from the time of booking all the way through to the picture delivery.
Again, could not recommend Chris enough! Book him for any and all of your special events, you will not be disappointed! -
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Allison Sent on 05/17/2021Beautiful photography from a responsive local photographer
Chris was absolutely amazing. To start, he accommodated our complicated schedules to schedule a beautiful family engagement session (second marriage for both, 4 kids in sports between us, life is hectic!). Chris was extremely easy to work with and super responsive. He made sure to capture all of the special moments. His editing was REMARKABLE. I can't get over how beautiful our wedding photos turned out. I absolutely love them. I'm not sure how I will ever decide which prints to get enlarged and hang in our home because their are so many amazing photos to choose from. His photographer was so fantastic, our wedding venue chose one of the pictures of us to be as their main photo on their website. Best photographer around! -
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Maggie Sent on 03/14/2021Chris is GREAT!
Chris requires no instruction. He showed up and went to work. We had our photos back within two weeks. The photos are incredible. I'm so glad we went with Chris! -
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Claire Sent on 10/27/2020Absolutely Incredible!!!
Chris did an excellent job photographing our wedding day! He arrived early in the day to capture candid shots while getting ready, both for the bridal party and groomsmen. He seemed to be everywhere at once, managing to get pictures that I didn’t even know were happening! Our wedding party portraits turned out phenomenal. Chris did a great job of coordinating everyone for posed shots while also taking transition photos that truly showed everyone’s personalities and emotions. He was also able to capture our ceremony from all angles. We got plenty of pictures of our vows and ring exchanges while also getting photos of our guests’ reactions. With both the groom and I having large families in attendance, family portraits required lots of organization. Chris made sure to include all of the shots that we wanted, doing so in a timely manner to make sure that we were able to spend as much time as possible with our guests. Given the unusual circumstances of 2020, many of our wedding plans were constantly being evaluated with the changing pandemic guidelines. Chris did an excellent job of communicating with us regularly to ensure that we had everything we needed to make our wedding as normal as possible. Additionally, our wedding day ended up being extremely hot and humid. Chris did a great job of working with everyone to keep the outdoor shots as quick as possible to get everyone back inside. Furthermore, Chris did a great job of changing plans even last minute. We had planned on sunset photos followed by a sparkler exit. However, it became cloudy and started thundering just before sunset. Chris was able to incorporate the stormy background, giving us absolutely stunning shots with the lightning strikes behind us! We were able to finish the shots just before it began pouring down rain. Chris was also able to capture the energy of our guests during our reception, giving us photos of cherished moments to forever look back on. Overall, Chris exceeded all of my expectations. Even months later, I am still blown away by how amazing our photos are. Chris played an integral role in making our wedding day memorable, and I would highly recommend his photography services. -
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Shelbi Sent on 10/26/2020Great experience!
The absolute best!!!!! We were so lucky to have Chris be a part of our special day!!!! -
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Sarah Sent on 10/26/2020Photographer
I can't begin to describe how awesome Chris is at his job. To be honest you can tell it's not even a job for him, it's a calling. He is an unbelievably talented photographer. He shot my wedding and I have only seen the sneak peek and I can't even put into words how beautiful they looked. I would highly recommend him for any of your events. He is your guy! You won't regret choosing him! Thank you again Chris McGuire Photography. You are fantastic! -
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Michelle Sent on 11/04/2019Chris is the best!
I am so glad we chose Chris McGuire to capture our wedding. He is a very talented photographer and I'm so happy with how our photos turned out. He was very professional and punctual. It was clear to me that he came prepared and focused. Chris helped me tweak our itinerary which I appreciated. He also helped to keep things moving along smoothly during the day, especially during the family and bridal party photos. He was very assertive when leading our group. He really respected our vision and seemed to grasp what we wanted out of our wedding photography. I was super excited to receive sneak peeks a few days after our wedding and the full collection in less than 3 weeks! I highly recommend Chris! Wonderful job! -
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Susan Sent on 10/31/2019Amazing photographer -- highly recommended!!
Chris was the perfect photographer for our special day -- supremely talented, reasonably priced, personable especially when dealing with portrait photo chaos in the freezing cold, and overall just fabulous. Our pictures are gorgeous and we cannot thank him enough for capturing the spirit of our day so that we can remember it forever. We cannot recommend him enough. Thank you so much again, Chris! -
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Mary Sent on 10/15/2019Chris Captured Everything!
We are so thrilled by the photos Chris captured, both posed and candid. We were especially pleased by how easily he was to work with before and on the day of the wedding. I have observed photographers who were grouchy and demanding and cast negativity on special events. I have also observed less than professsional behavior at a few weddings. Chris was somehow VERY layed back, very professional, AND was able to get every picture we planned in advance. Trust us, you will not be disappointed in him or his work! -
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Catlyn Sent on 08/30/2019Best of the best!
Believe the good reviews! Chris spent our 2.5 year engagement with us keeping in contact and answering questions. Chris is the most amazing gem in the middle of Illinois. Chris made us completely comfortable during our engagement session,and captured beautiful photos. Our wedding day was somehow even more beautiful! Chris listened to our requests and and delivered on exactly what we wanted! Chris was charming,clever,and so easy to work with. He went above any expectations and dreams 😍 -
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Hannah Sent on 07/08/2019Everything we could have asked for!
Chris was phenomenal to work with from beginning to end! He took the time to learn about us and what we wanted. He was extremely responsive, and went the extra mile before, during, and after our wedding. We got both our engagement and wedding photos back way earlier than expected, and couldn't be happier with the final product. Chris' work was worth every penny, and we plan on hiring him for future photography needs! -
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Alise Sent on 07/01/2019Absolutely stunning pictures
Chris is the BEST. He made our day so much less stressful. He was able to roll with the punches that came our way and still captured the love and happiness that surrounded us on our special day. We are so blessed for such GORGEOUS pictures. -
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Meghan Sent on 05/21/2019Outstanding!!
Chris was incredible! From the engagement session to the wedding itself. The photos were perfect! During the ceremony he was everywhere but I couldn’t even tell! Highly recommend this guy! You won’t be disappointed -
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Erin Sent on 02/24/2019Fall Wedding Turned Into Winter Wedding
We had other Photographers in mind before we chose Chris McGuire Photography. Once we saw his work and met with him, we decided to hire him and it was a great decision. Chris was very patient and flexible with us when it came to wanting to pick the perfect colorful Fall day for our Engagement Session, and the shots turned out awesome. He was even more accommodating on our Wedding Day. What was supposed to be a beautiful Fall November Day, turned out to be a Cold Snowy Day and yes, we got married outside in the snow! Chris and his assistant rolled with it and captured the moment beautifully. We highly recommend Chris McGuire Photography. -
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Nicole Sent on 02/19/2019You won't find anyone better
Chris was absolutely amazing. He was very responsive to my many emails, he worked with me to create a package that included everything I needed and in the budget I set! My family (and myself) couldnt believe how amazing he was on my wedding day! He seriously seemed to be in all the right places at all the right times. I'm honestly not sure how he does it but you wont regret trusting him to capture your big day perfectly!! -
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Brianne Sent on 12/04/2018Amazing!!!
My husband and I hired Chris for our wedding day and he was phenomenal!! I would recommend Chris in a heartbeat! He was very professional, quick to respond, and easy to work with. We are in love with every picture he took. He captured our day perfectly and was fantastic at catching candid shots. We couldn’t have picked a more talented photographer.
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