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Erik Anderson - Photography

Erik Anderson - Photography

Machesney Park, IL
4.9 out of 5 rating, 35 Reviews
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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    Melissa N. Sent on 01/03/2024
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    Our BEST vendor at our wedding

    Choosing Erik as our photographer was the best decision we made for our wedding day. Their work is pure magic—each photo a masterpiece, telling the story of our love with unmatched artistry. Professional, unobtrusive, and a true visionary, Erik’s effortlessly captured every emotion and moment. The post-production brilliance elevated the visuals to breathtaking heights. Not only is he an amazing photographer, but he also is a spectacular extra ‘honorary bridesman’ as he puts it. He helped out with so many things other than taking photos - like helping my mom with my buttons. His personality is professional and artistic but also hilarious and personal. We felt like we made a family friend during our time with Erik. If you're seeking an artist, not just a photographer, choose Erik for a wedding day turned timeless masterpiece. Our heartfelt thanks for turning our moments into an everlasting symphony of love. He is worth every penny and so much MORE!
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    Sarah E. Sent on 09/17/2023
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    Best photographer ever

    Erik made my day absolutely perfect! I could not have asked for a better guy than this one! He is so funny and makes everything more comfortable!
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    Sarah V. Sent on 07/07/2023
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    Erik is truly the best!

    Erik is truly the best! He did an amazing job with our engagement and our wedding photos! He is super easy to work with and makes you feel comfortable throughout your whole session/wedding day. He is also super quick with editing. He had our entire wedding album done and released to us in less than a month. We highly recommend him for any of your photography needs but especially for wedding photos!
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    Jess M. Sent on 07/10/2023
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    THE BEST- the answer is yes!

    Where to even begin! I cannot recommend Erik enough-he truly is the best!! His light and airy style was exactly what I was looking for when it came to our wedding photos. The passion he has for photography and energy make him stand out amongst other photographers. He made us feel comfortable, and brought out a side of us we didnt know was there! He is hilarious, and help get rid of all the nerves. He brought my vision to life, and I could not be more thankful for him and his work. Erik- thank you so much for being such an important part of our day.
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    Miranda S. Sent on 11/06/2022
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    Erik is amazing!

    We hired Erik after seeing his work at another venue. He is SO friendly and we immediately felt like we had known him forever! His work is absolutely amazing. Cannot wait for him to capture our family pictures someday!
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    Hayden C. Sent on 03/31/2022
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    A PERFECT choice for your wedding photographer!!

    We are beyond lucky to have found the most awesome photographer to capture our wedding! His personality, professionalism, and creative eye was everything we didn't even know we were looking for. He gave us 120% all day and was the most fun to work with. He gets into his work in a fun and unique way that makes you feel completely comfortable, and is able to bring out sides of you that you had no idea you even had... capturing the fun, emotional, and even spicy photos that you'll cherish for a lifetime. It was truly a joy to have him with us throughout our wedding day. We wish nothing but the best for this man and highly recommend him and his work to anyone for anything. Thank you again, Erik, for making our day a dream!

    Hayden & Katie
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    Katie H. Sent on 02/11/2022
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    Absolutely amazing!

    I cannot recommend Erik enough! He is so generous, so easy to work with, and absolutely hilarious! Our guests loved him as well!! Our pictures are breath taking. I can’t put into words how beautiful our pictures are & I will 100000% be using Erik for future photo needs!
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    Mykela B. Sent on 02/21/2021
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    A Sincere Thank You Erik!

    Erik's work is absolutely stunning! It's so airy and bright, seriously go look for yourself! He has done our engagement and has given us a sneek peek at our wedding photos so far and if all I had from our wedding was just those 4 photos my heart would be content! They are gorgeous!! Lucky for us we have many many more coming! Erik is also a true joy to work with. He makes you feel so comfortable! Thank you Erik!
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    Jaclynn B. Sent on 11/20/2020
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    Eriks work is amazing! Not only is he an amazing photographer but he is so awesome to work with.
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    Jenna E. Sent on 12/14/2020
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    Beautiful Photography and Great Energy!

    Erik was great on our wedding day! Super upbeat and fun! He was super flexible when we had to reschedule because of Covid-19. His photography is beautiful and we love all our photos!!
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    Erin H. Sent on 10/05/2020
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    Erik is phenomenal! Not only does he shoot amazing, high quality photos, but I had multiple guests from my wedding come up to us specifically to tell us how great Erik was and how they loved having him as our photographer. The only complaint I have is that I now have TO MANY amazing shots to just pick a few favorites! If you want a photographer willing to think out of the box and make your day special this is the man for the job.
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    Kelly H. Sent on 09/10/2020
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    Very talented photographer, professional, fun, energetic

    Erik Anderson was absolutely amazing to work with. When I first got engaged I was very nervous about finding a photographer. My venue had featured him on their Instagram page and I was in love with his work and knew right away he would be our photographer. He captured our day beautifully. His energy throughout the day was fantastic. He had all the guests laughing during pictures and made everyone feel very comfortable. Will definitely want to hire him again for future family pictures
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    Erin D. Sent on 08/25/2020
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    Wow, swoon!

    My husband and I, a high school photography teacher, are blown away by Erik's artistry, and are so happy he shared his talents with us! His attention to detail is unmatched, and he was so fun to work with! We chose Erik after falling in love with a friend's wedding photos that he had created. His portfolio speaks for itself. Can't say enough good things, highly recommend, you won't regret it!
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    Cindy R. Sent on 07/14/2019
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    Spectacular Wedding Photographer!

    Erik photographed my daughter's wedding and I was so impressed by his work that I called him for mine. He went over everything with us on a conference call about 6 months prior and answered every question we had. About a month ahead, he sent a questionnaire for us to fill out to make sure he would capture everything we were wanting. He is tons of fun to work with, arrived right on time and followed through with every shot we wanted. We had our digital photos a month later and they are spectacular. We couldn't be more pleased. Ours was a non-traditional wedding and he magically captured the essence of our day!
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    Audrey E. Sent on 07/10/2019
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    Erik is the best!

    Erik is worth every penny! First off he is super down to earth, he never makes any photos feel uncomfortable or unnatural. Erik always keeps you laughing our entire wedding party had an absolute BLAST working with Erik. Tons of them asked for his info so they can use him later on. Most importantly, the wedding photos we received are drop dead gorgeous he put everything he had into making them look absolutely perfect. If I could I would cover all the walls of our home with them! Don’t think twice hire Erik!
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    Cera Sent on 06/26/2019
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    Proof is in the Photos

    Quick review-
    My Husband and I LOVED Erik Anderson Photography and our wedding photos! If you’re looking for light airy romantic candid photos - he IS the photographer. He responds and edits the photos quickly plus he was fun to be around on our wedding day. He is very present on social media which made it easier for us to post and share!
    Erik is someone who truly enjoys photographing weddings and it shows. There are so many moments he caught of of us that show how beautiful and loving our day was!

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    We prioritized our photos/photographer as high as our venue so we knew we must love the photography style of who we chose! We signed with Erik two years in advance and he was responsive and friendly the whole time. My husband and I both loved his editing style and the way he captures couples.
    I was hesitant to take engagement photos (I didn’t think they were necessary) but they were worth it. We met with him and realized we chose the right person to capture our moments on our special day. He was easy to work with and he drove to us (probably an hour away) for our engagement pics! He posted teasers within a day and the full album within weeks!

    On our wedding day he was prompt, funny and “like another bridesmaid/groomsman”. He likes to have fun, joke with everyone, and help out if needed as well as professionally capture the important events throughout the day. My husband and I felt as though we hired our friend to follow us around. You can tell by his excitement after taking that “wow” photo of you two how enthusiastic he is about his work!

    Just like our engagement photos, he edited and posted our wedding photos less than a month later! He captured a beautiful “wow” landscape photo with us, our raw moments when we opened our gifts/letters, and everything in between!

    We are so happy we chose Erik and have these wonderful photos to look back on (let’s be honest I look at them every day) AND he’s starting to photograph family sessions which is perfect for couples after their wedding! ;)
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    Lauren Sent on 05/11/2019
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    My husband and I, and our family and friends couldn’t be happier with the memories Erik captured. Working with Erik was extremely easy. His body of work and years of experience speaks volumes, and I knew I could rest easy knowing Erik was taking care of such an important part of our big day.
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    Deborah G. Sent on 07/11/2019
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    Ah-ma-zing

    I've never worked with a photographer before so I didn't know what to expect. However, Erik was incredible. I hate having my picture taken and when I saw the results of his work, I was stunned at how beautiful everything looked! I want pictures of my wedding displayed all over my home and office! I would hire him again if I needed another photographer.

    His vision, insight, suggestions, ease and sense of humor made the whole pre-wedding pictures an truly enjoyable experience. He kept an open mind and asked for suggestions and even caught some very intimate moments without being a distraction.

    I would recommend Erik for ANY event!!!
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    Lindsey Sent on 12/13/2018
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    Great to Work With!

    Erik was the perfect choice for us. Our personalities were a hit from the start, he really listened to what we wanted, more importantly, what we didn't want. He was able to be flexible based on our needs and budget. He was professional, timely and focused on US (not in-laws, aunts, grandparents, etc.). We are still getting compliments on the look of our photos!
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    Meghan Sent on 07/11/2018
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    Choosing Erik as our photographer was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. Erik is awesome, down to earth, entertaining and his photography skills are just amazing. All of his photos are light and airy and no matter the scenery he is given he will make it look like it belongs in Vogue! I was having such a hard time picking a photographer until I saw Eriks photos and the first one I saw I was hooked! He keeps the time rolling, mood light and can turn a ugly background into a masterpiece. If you choose Erik as your photographer you will not be disappointed. Everyone is always commenting on how amazing our photos are! And a little extra he usually gives a sneak peak photo as well!!
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    Rose Sent on 03/26/2018
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    Erik is amazing! He was so much fun to work with and was so great on our wedding day. My parents and wedding party kept mentioning how much they loved him the whole day. He kept things moving while paying attention to detail and making the day fun! Thank you so much for everything!!!
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    Michelle Sent on 08/01/2017
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    I can not express how absolutely AMAZING Erik is! A pleasure to work with, responded quickly to calls and emails even when I was being my type-A self, and extremely was accommodating. He is professional, but makes you feel relaxed and makes the entire experience fun and exciting. His pictures speak for themselves, so if you have looked through his portfolio, you know they are beautiful and unique. EVERY SINGLE PHOTO we received had his creative spin on them. He captured everything that I hoped he would! In my opinion, every couple should have Erik as their wedding photographer! He is truly an artist! Thank you Erik for helping to make our day perfect!
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    Dana Sent on 08/24/2017
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    Erik is AMAZING as well as his team member! He exceeded our expectations, and we couldn't be happier with our wedding photos. He was professional and perfectly fit into our friend and family group with such ease. He was such a pleasure to work with and we enjoyed every minute with him. Our pictures perfectly captured our special day, and the amount of family/friend compliments we got on our pictures are endless. If you want someone professional, creative, friendly, and out of this world talented Erik encompasses just that!
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    Samantha Sent on 06/29/2017
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    Wedding planning requires thousands of decisions and choosing Erik Anderson Photography was the best one I made. I worried about how our centerpieces would look, how my hair would turn out and if my arms would look bad in my dress. I scrolled through Pinterest and Etsy until my thumbs cramped up searching for the perfect table numbers. As brides, we aim for perfect and we don't want to compromise. Erik will guarantee your wedding looks like what you dreamed it to be. His responsiveness made me feel at ease, his friendly demeanor made it easy for us to be in front of the camera and his dedication ensured every meticulously planned detail was captured to remember forever. Our big day was a whirlwind and there were many things I wanted photographed that forgot to mention. To my relief, when our photos were given to us, I discovered that Erik had not missed a thing. His talent is unmatched. Above all, working with him was a pleasure. We received many compliments on his professionalism, his personality and his talent. I felt like he was a guest and a friend. Our entire wedding party loved hanging out with him and yours will too. Book Erik - I truly believe every bride deserves at least one vendor that stands out, goes above and beyond and that cares just as much about your wedding as you do. The excitement and passion he has will equate yours and with that you will end with beautiful, magazine-worthy wedding photos. I sure did!!!
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    Kelsey Sent on 06/15/2017
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    Erik went above and beyond to capture all of our special moments during our wedding day! He was very organized and professional. I loved that he sent out a questionnaire prior to the day of to collect information that made the day flow smoothly. He made sure he knew which people we really wanted to get portrait pictures with and asked for each family member's name. This made the family photos quick and easy so we could get on to the fun stuff! We honestly didn't even notice him there during the ceremony and reception because he was so natural and comfortable with what he was doing. I love all of the candid moments he captured. He was everywhere getting amazing vantage points. He is very unique and I love his style. My husband and I could not be any happier with our photos from him!!
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