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Codrean Photography & Films

Codrean Photography & Films

Chicago, IL
5.0 out of 5 rating, 11 Reviews
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    Rachael G. Sent on 08/30/2023
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    Highly Recommend

    I could not recommend Lidia enough! She has a clean aesthetic and I instantly fell in love with her photography, all of her pictures truly capture the moment. We had Lidia shoot our engagement pictures, she made us both feel so at ease the entire time. I am so in love with our pictures, they are timeless and feel like art. Lidia and Ruben both shot at our wedding and all night I received compliments from family and friends on how good of a job they were doing! They’re laid back and make you feel comfortable, we both really just enjoyed their presence on our wedding day. I wouldn’t even think twice about having them as your photographers!
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    Jennifer D. Sent on 12/06/2021
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    Amazing experience

    Lidia is laid back, hilarious and never awkward. Her and Ruben make you feel so comfortable and even if your wedding is rushed and you barely have time for pictures because you're running late, she will still get the best shots. She is amazing at finding the best angles and editing. We love all of our pictures. Weddings can be stressful and it's so important to have someone laid back who makes you feel comfortable. She is amazing at what she does!
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    Sarah Sent on 04/09/2020
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    Very Talented Team who made our day!

    Working with Lidia and Ruben really made one of the largest vendor decisions incredibly easy and fun. Not only are they incredibly talented photographers, but they also are flexible, responsive, and reliable. The pair made the overall experience seamless, from the initial conversations regarding various packages to the booking, scheduling, and photo shoots. They were open to customizing a package that worked well for us, which was a willingness I had not encountered elsewhere in the industry.

    Then, as artists, they had a very natural, laid-back style which made everyone feel at ease and allowed them to capture candid moments throughout the day. The photos turned out wonderfully, truly telling a story of the day and of everyone in attendance. Their curated file included a perfect balance of photos, from details and scenery to portraits and candids.

    I would highly recommend Lidia and Ruben for any couple seeking a talented, easy-to-work with, duo!
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    Emily Sent on 07/02/2019
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    June 15, 2019 Wedding

    My husband and I got married on June 15, 2019 and hiring Lidia was one of the first things I did after booking our venue. Her work is so elegant and she truly knows how to make people feel comfortable in front of the camera. We worked with her for our engagement photos and my husband, who is not a fan of taking pictures, could not stop raving about the experience. Her photos are amazing but what really makes her stand out is her personality and her passion. On our wedding day her and her husband worked so hard all day long to capture our moments and all of the details, she even hung out in the rain with us at the end of our portraits! I seriously cannot wait to see our photos.
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    Alissa L. Sent on 04/22/2020
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    Talented and Creative

    Where do I even begin? Lidia has such a special gift when it comes to capturing the most perfect moments. We’ve had Lidia for all of our events and will continue to have her for everything if she’ll come to California again! She captured our wedding day so elegantly, I still find myself after 2 years going back and looking at what a wonderful job she did. I appreciated that she was so flexible and willing to do anything we asked. We felt so comfortable taking pictures with her since she has a bright and lovely personality that anyone can get along with. Lidia’s husband Ruben also did our wedding video which we absolutely adored and he captured such beautiful elements of that day 💕 We highly recommend Lidia and Ruben for their marvelous and high quality work! You won’t regret regret hiring them 😊
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    Audrey Sent on 05/04/2020
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    If you're looking for artistic, classic, elegant & timeless wedding photos...choose Lidia & Ruben!

    One of the most important wedding vendor decisions my husband and I knew we had to make was our wedding photographer. I was looking on social media for a photographer with the minimalist, simplistic style of photography that evokes an emotional response when you view their photos and as soon as I came across Lidia's work, it was apparent her work encompassed that. Her photography is classic, elegant and timeless. I especially love the way she plays with natural light and highlights earth tones in her work. There are a lot of photographers who rely on filtering or editing their photos and Lidia relies on her raw, artistic talent. Her photography is just stunning. Lidia's husband Ruben is also very talented and my husband and his groomsmen enjoyed spending the morning with him. Lastly, it would be remiss of me not to mention that Lidia offers very fair prices for the high quality of work that she produces. We were married in 2018 and two years later, I am still in awe of our wedding photos. When we look back on our photos 50 years from now, I know we will feel the same way. We would absolutely recommend Codrean Photography to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer!
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    James P. Sent on 04/15/2020
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    High quality experienced wedding photographer

    Our wedding day is only as memorable as it is today thanks to Lidia's beautiful photography. Lidia went above and beyond to help us including when she got a videographer to work our wedding merely a few days before the big day after ours had to cancel. She made herself available for a boudoir shoot the day before and was overall very accommodating.
    Her skill and professionalism is evident as you look through all her work. She managed to take perfect shots of us in the Infinity Room at The Broad Museum in LA with barely a 30 second window of time to work with. Those shots were so good we blew them up and they now hang in our bedroom.
    Lidia is so much fun to work with and made us feel very comfortable. She works very hard and it definitely shows through the quality of the photos and the speed with which they were delivered to our doorstep. We would love to work with her for all of our future family photoshoots!
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    Monika Sent on 03/29/2017
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    My husband and I used Lidia for both engagement photos and wedding photos. She is amazing. Her photography style is so beautiful, pure and flawless. I've gotten SO many compliments on our wedding photos. She captured not only beautiful shots of us, our families and the bridal party, but even of all the small details that you want to remember. Lidia is super professional, kind and easy to work with - all things which your wedding photographer should possess. Thank you Lidia for documenting our beautiful day. I can't get enough of looking at our photos and reliving our special day.
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    Alina Sent on 09/08/2016
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    We got married in June 2016. When we first got engaged, we had trouble finding a good photographer in the area, so when we decided to find a photographer that is willing to travel, I immediately thought of Lidia. I saw her work and knew of her through mutual friends, I just never thought I would be able to ever have her shoot my wedding. She was quick to respond and so professional and sweet through emails. It just so happened that I could only meet her the day of my wedding. Her and her husband were so friendly from the moment we met to the ending of our dream wedding. I do not know how to even explain how awesome they were. They made our bridal party so comfortable for pictures, made us laugh a lot, and played a big role in keeping us calm. Lidia truly has an eye for art, she is very detail-oriented and creative!! Lidia & Ruben were able to get all of the details I hoped would be noticed and chose the spots with the best lighting and background that I didn't even know existed at our venues. She captured all the special moments of our big day, leaving us with beautiful memories to look back on. Her quality of work is outstanding. We were speechless when we got our photos back!! I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat, and this is coming from a super picky bride. If you're looking for a passionate, dedicated, and artistic photographer, Codrean Photography is the way to go!
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    Christine V. Sent on 04/15/2020
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    Raw talent


    Codrean photography catches beauty in all forms. I can personally confess to this after witnessing how above and beyond they went for documenting my most cherished memories. Lidia’s amiable free spirit is contagious and Rubens helpful friendly vibes assert professionalism. These two combined is artistry at its finest. That being said I would 1000% recommend them to anyone I know and they will forever be my go to photography team.
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    Andrea Sent on 07/29/2014
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    I cannot even begin to explain how amazing this husband and wife team are. You are making a mistake if you do not hire them. They are ridiculously talented, super nice and easy to work with. Their pricing is incredibly reasonable given how much you get in return...and they do films. It is hard to find a photographer/videographer team that isn't priced astronomically. I would use them a million times over and highly suggest that any bride use them, even if they don't get married in Chicago.