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    Cheyenne K. Sent on 09/08/2023
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    Just do it.

    I don't even have words for how great of an experience I had with Rachel. The makeup and hair was gorgeous, and I used to be a professional artist. The vibes were set from the beginning and Rachel just made me feel SO comfortable. She had tons of helpful items (pins, tape, etc), wine, gorgeous accessories, and is clearly a master of lighting. I don't even have my pics back, but just the unretouched images from her camera screen made my jaw drop. She posed me down to the last detail, so I didn't have to worry about if I looked wrong. I will absolutely come back for more and would recommend her to anyone looking - no matter how you feel about your looks, she will SHOW you how beautiful you are. Worth the drive from Chicago any day of the week.
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    Stephanie E. Sent on 01/30/2022
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    NYE Wedding 2021

    Last night I plugged the jpeg of our wedding photos into our large screen TV and put the on slide show. I was AMAZED. Jeff and Rachel truly captured the entire essence of the evening. Amazing. I have to say their work is second to none. I am so incredibly relieved that we hired them. Having these photos tell the story of an evening that was mostly a blur means the world to me. I would recommend Jeff and Rachel to anyone looking for a photographer and hope to work with them again when we renew our nuptials. :-)
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    Katlin Sent on 02/10/2020
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    Amazing Photographers

    I found J.R. Owen at a bridal show. I was drawn to them because they are a husband and wife team and they really seem to care about the weddings that they shoot. We had several meetings before the wedding, locking down the timeline and making sure that all the important people were in the notes.

    Rachel and Jeff both bring their own eye to the wedding photography. Jeff keeps things light, fun, and takes a TON of pictures. Rachel focuses on the artistic photos and sets up beautiful shots. BOTH take beautiful photos. It was a pleasure having them both photograph our wedding because we got the best of both worlds.

    We got our photos extremely fast and everyone was extremely happy with the results. The other great thing is that Jeff and Rachel want you to be happy with your photos, so if there is a perfect picture but one person's eyes are closed, they are more than happy to fix it.

    GREAT photographers. HIRE THEM.
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    Liz F. Sent on 08/15/2019
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    Amazing! Beautiful! Stunning! Spectacular!

    These are just some of the words I would use to describe our wedding photos! JR Owens truly are the BEST wedding photographers I have Ever seen.  And I have been in, and attended, many, many weddings. What a great husband and wife duo! They compliment each other so well.  They were so easy to work with. Jeff’s quirky sense of humor, kept everyone laughing. And kept the mood light.
    Rachel’s creativity and beautiful eye for lighting and staging was absolutely terrific. We were So Blessed to be able to have both Jeff and Rachel as our photographers. We got a link to our photos, over 900 of them, right after we returned from our honeymoon. We have circulated the link to our guests and Everyone that has viewed them, has complimented our photographers! Our guests also said, how nice both Rachel and Jeff were. I don’t know how we will be able to narrow down our pictures, as each one is so well done! Luckily Rachel is going to help us with that too! JR Owens really went above and beyond for us! They captured the beauty of the day. They captured the emotion of the day. They were not intrusive, and we are so blessed to have such lovely photos that we will cherish for many years to come! I would give them 10 stars!!
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    Michele H. Sent on 10/30/2019
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    Wedding 4/27/19

    we chose J.R. Owen & Co. For our wedding and it was the best decision. Once meeting them and seeing their personalities and what they have to offer we knew they were the best fit for our wedding. My husband and I were very happy with Jeff and Rachel. Jeff was our photographer and we had videography too. They went above and beyond to capture every moment of our day. He even captured moments we forgot happened. They truly care about what they do and making their clients happy. They did such a great job all night you didn't even notice them being there as they didn't get in anyone's way. They are extremely responsive with any questions you have. Jeff was extremely creative with his pictures. Our family and guests couldn't compliment on what an amazing job they did with capturing such gorgeous pictures and an amazing video. They truly exceeded expectations and would recommend them to any bride.
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    Casey R. Sent on 08/13/2019
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    We love our wedding pictures!

    J.R Owen & Co. did an amazing job capturing our big day! We absolutely love our wedding pictures. Rachel was very organized and thorough. And she made us feel good throughout the day! I loved how much time she spent with us planning out what types of pictures we wanted to capture ahead of time. Thank you for making our day so special!
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    Lauren R. Sent on 10/29/2018
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    Amazing photographers and videographer

    Would highly recommend them! We had Jeff and mike as our photographers and Jim as our videographer. They made the day so much fun and all our brideal party loved their energy. All the photos they took were amazing and they were really able to capture all the great moments of the day. We couldn’t be more happy with the work they did! We can’t wait to see what Rachel creates for our wedding album!
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    Taylor Sent on 11/01/2018
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    J.R Owen & Co. helped make our wedding memories last forever!

    J.R. Owen & Co. are absolute ALL STARS! My wife and I spent many months prior to our wedding meeting with photo & video companies. Something always seemed off; whether it was the people we met with didn't relate to us, personality was off, or was to corporate for our taste. Photo and video were very important to us because well...they will capture the memory of our big day! We finally met Jeff and Rachel and we knew immediately after we met with them that we wanted to work with them. They took us in like family and gave us the reassurance that our memories with be captured and displayed with gorgeous artistic ability. Aside from inspiration from Pinterest, we let Jeff and Rachel have all the creative freedom they wanted, and they did not disappoint. My wife and I have large families, a large wedding party, and many guests attend our wedding. Jeff and Rachel were able to handle all the craziness, capture all the amazing and fun moments of our wedding, and show us highlights from our wonderful day, and we couldn't have been more happier. I could not be more grateful for all Jeff and Rachel did, needless to say stop searching and give J&R Owen Co. a chance. I guarantee, you wont pass them up after meeting with them! They have gained a customer forever and we will be recommending them to friends as they begin to plan their special day!
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    Hope P. Sent on 10/29/2018
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    Bride in Wedding

    We chose J.R. Owen & Co. to do our wedding photography and viedography this past fall and we couldn't have been more pleased! Rachel was so wonderful to work with and really made everything stress free. She followed all of our directions on the day of the wedding and really respected our wishes. The pictures turned out absolutely amazing and they are a wonderful way for us to forever remember that special day. I would highly HIGHLY recommend their company to anyone!!
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    Kara K. Sent on 11/14/2018
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    Great experience and amazing photography!

    Rachel did an amazing job with our wedding photos! She had so many great ideas for us downtown as well as no problem handling our large bridal party! We loved working with J.R. Owen &Co and look forwarding to working with them again for any future photography needs. Definitely recommend using them!
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    Melissa Sent on 10/02/2018
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    Talented doesn't even begin to describe the artistry found in all that J.R. Owens & Company does. For our wedding we wanted a photographer that captured more than photos. We wanted a photographer that captured memories, moments, and emotions and that is exactly what Rachel did for us. Rachel is beyond talented and it shows in her work. Her work is naturally beautiful without the aid of photoshop which was common among other photographers that we saw. That's how we knew J.R. Owens was the photographer for us. Rachel was our lead photographer and captured our Engagement Photos, shot my boudoir photo shoot as a wedding gift for my husband and captured our wedding day. The results of all three events were absolutely stunning. These photos turned out beyond our expectations and because of this, it won't be the last time we use them. Aside from stunning professional photos, communication between us and Rachel and Jeff was seamless. She was quick to respond, honest and offered a lot of advice for day of coordination. She was on time, on point and kept us on schedule. If you are looking for a photographer that will deliver service with quality as well as photos that look like they belong in a magazine, this is the company for you. I even had a hard time picking out photos for the review, there were just too many that we love!
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    Kelli Sent on 07/12/2018
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    Rachel and Jeff are an amazing team! Rachel worked with my husband and me for our engagement photos, as well as our wedding day. They are two of the most genuine people you will meet and are honest, yet accommodating to what you are looking for. Their work is beautiful and we are so pleased with our pictures. Highly recommend, go check them out!
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    Barb Sent on 05/29/2018
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    We used Rachel and her team for my daughters wedding. We had 2 photographers and a video. They ALL where OUTSTANDING!!. at the reception they showed slides of some of the photos they took earlier. If this is how all of the photos will be before editing....than I am so excited to see the rest!! They are FABULOUS!!!. Well worth the price. You can find cheaper Photographers but remember you pay for what you get. And this is a memory my daughter will have for life. Rachel you did an AMAZING JOB!!!! Couldn't thank you enough and for doing everything we asked for and than some. You and your team where so much fun to work with and party with!!! Can't say enough GREAT THINGS ABOUT THIS COMPANY.
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    Natalie Sent on 07/10/2018
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    We had a great experience with Jeff and his team! Even though it rained we still got all the pictures we wanted and the day went off without a hitch! I would recommend Jeff & Rachel to anyone looking for a photographer.
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    Candice Sent on 07/10/2018
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    We had the pleasure of working with Jeff and Rachel Owen for our special day! Their professionalism and expertise is seen in every single beautiful photo. I would highly recommend Jeff & Rachel on any occasion! We will most certainly be using them for future events.
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    Alicia Sent on 04/12/2018
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    We had the pleasure of working with Jeff and Rachel for our engagement pictures and our wedding pictures respectively. Both of them had such an amazing eye for what would look good and using the space around us for absolutely beautiful pictures. We really appreciated how Rachel was able to get all of the family pictures we wanted in a very stress free way so that we could get them done and really start enjoying our day! The pictures were also ready in less than two weeks! We can not recommend J.R. Owen enough. This was definitely one of the best decisions we made during the planning process. Thanks Rachel and Jeff!
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    Jennifer Sent on 02/13/2018
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    We chose J.R. Owen and Co. for our Wedding Photography and Videography and it was one of the best decisions that we made in our wedding planning journey. From our first meeting with Jeff and Rachel, we knew that their personal touch and attention to detail were for us. They truly care about their clients and make a great team. Jeff took our engagement photos, making us feel comfortable in the process and we couldn’t have been happier with his fantastic results! His friendly and easy-going demeanor, together with his high level of professionalism are exceptional! Leading up to our wedding day, Jeff was very accommodating and generous with his time, always quick to answer phone calls and e-mails. Jeff also met with us in person prior to our wedding day, giving us a chance to get to know him better, which in turn led to peace of mind by the time our wedding arrived. On the day of the wedding, Jeff and Mike were our photographers and our videographer was Jim. They exceeded our expectations and more! Jeff and Mike had exceptional communication throughout the entire day which led to a wide variety and large quantity of high quality photos. They listened to us and took into account our requests of a mix of traditional and candid photos. We were very specific with special photo must haves and their results were stunning! At the reception, Jeff set up a highlight preview slide show of photos taken during our day which was a special added touch. Jim did a fantastic job with the videography. He captured the entire day and the quality of the video is outstanding. Jim not only put together a wonderful comprehensive wedding video, but he also put together a very nice highlight video for us that included the key events of the day. Jim did an excellent job of recording our live band which was very important to us. We highly recommend J.R. Owen and Co. for your Wedding Photography and Videography!
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    Sarah Sent on 11/04/2017
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    Rachel and Jeff are absolutely amazing! When we first got engaged we wanted a company that was personal and provided exceptional quality. Rachel and Jeff took the time to get to know us and our wedding style. We spent hours that initial meeting just getting to know each other. After the appointment, my husband and I walked out and didn't even need to have a discussion. We knew right away J.R. Owen and Company was the perfect fit. We actually canceled our other appointments and emailed Rachel that night with our decision. It was the best decision! The day of the wedding Rachel made Michael and I feel so special. At the church we didn't even realize she was there. She is incredible at what she does and her photos are stunning. I am beyond thrilled to have these pictures that we will have for years and years.

    I highly recommend working with Rachel and Jeff.
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    Alexandra Sent on 10/03/2017
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    Jeff & Rachel are amazing! They make such a great team! They did my engagement & wedding photos and they turned out beautiful! They are so friendly and make you feel so comfortable! Everyone at my wedding raves about them! My pictures turned out perfect and I couldn’t thank them enough!!!
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    Danielle Sent on 09/30/2017
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    We first met with Rachel & Jeff based on recommendation from multiple family members who had used them for their weddings. Upon meeting with them for the first time, we cancelled all other appointments because we knew they would be perfect to shoot our big day! Rachel & Jeff are extremely personable and so much fun to work with. We used them for an engagement shoot as well as on the wedding day. Both sets of photos are AMAZING! We love how they all turned out. There is a perfect combination of posed and candid pics, as we had discussed when meeting prior to the wedding. On top of that, the turn around time for receiving the wedding photos was so fast! All of our pictures were given to us in under 3 weeks. They even put together a group of highlights that include the best shots. Also, we are so happy that we opted for the photobooth. It is an open booth so everyone is able to see how people are posing, which adds a lot to the fun/hilarity of it. Many of our guests have commented how much they enjoyed it. We even have 1 photobooth pic that has 16 people in it! Overall, choosing JR Owen & Co. was one of the easiest and best decisions we made in all of our planning. We highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a photography company that is friendly, professional, and knows how to capture and create beautiful moments on their wedding day.
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    Judith Sent on 10/17/2017
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    Jeff and his associate Michael provided the photographs for our daughter 's wedding September 2017. They were extraordinary. They were easy to work with and you could tell they enjoyed and took pride in their photographs. We also used their photo booth which provided so much fun. We can't wait to see the video
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    Caity Sent on 10/02/2017
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    Rachel and Jeff are accommodating and flexible in that they will give you what you ask for and MORE. My husband and I did not have our reception at a wedding venue but we still wanted some pictures outside with beautiful background scenery. Rachel suggested meeting at two different locations on the day of our reception so that we could get pictures with our loved ones at our reception, but also have some pictures of my husband, daughter, and I in a more picture perfect location too. Rachel has a good eye and got beautiful, candid shots quickly so that we could get back to our party as fast as possible! She did a wonderful job editing our photos before getting them back to us as well. Rachel and Jeff are really great about responding to emails and phone calls/texts in a timely manner. They are professional but also made us feel comfortable and cared for throughout the process.
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    Melissa Sent on 07/13/2017
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    Absolutely love Jeff and Rachel!! They make such an amazing team. I am so happy that I had them both for my wedding photos. Rachel made everything super easy from our first meeting. She was so easy to talk with and made me feel at ease with making all of the plans for photography. Rachel is very creative, so sweet and took beautiful pictures. Jeff is so outgoing and made everyone feel so comfortable. They were so fun to work with. My husband and I just met with Rachel yesterday to look at our photos and we are so unbelievably happy with the results. I would 100% recommend them! I can't wait to see the Album!
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    Maggie Sent on 12/06/2016
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    Jeff and Rachel were better than we ever could have expected. They helped us to plan our day to allow for all of the photos that we wanted to see. They were funny, helpful and captured more beautiful moments than we ever could have expected!
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    Geena Sent on 11/19/2017
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    I could not have been happier with Jeff and Rachel. From our first meeting until after the wedding, they were nothing but great. My husband and I work different hours so they would meet us on the weekend at a location close to us to make it work. I have already referred them to friends that got married, and they were just as happy as we were. Cannot say enough good things about this couple!
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