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Mandelette Photography

Mandelette Photography

Chicago, IL
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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    Nicole H. Sent on 12/07/2020
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    Must use photographer in Chicago

    Rachel was amazing to work with!! She was so fun and bubbly and really wanted to get to know us. Our photos turned out beautiful and we got them back so fast. I can't recommend her enough!!

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Aw Nicole! Thank you so much for this stellar review! It was SO nice getting to know you and Justin, and I can’t wait to work together again!
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    Michelle Sent on 06/27/2023
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    Our photos are a work of art!

    I have worked with Rachel and the Mandelette team professionally over the years, and when it came time to book a photographer for my own wedding, I knew I could trust Rachel and her team!!

    My husband and I eloped in a City Hall ceremony, then spent the afternoon taking photos throughout the city with Sherry :D

    Even though we had only met Sherry that day, we felt like we were able to connect with her immediately! We wouldn’t necessarily describe ourselves as “photogenic” but WOW looking through the photos had us feeling like celebrities!!! Sherry was able to capture every small look between us, and guide us into the best light and positions without formal posing. We felt very natural and at ease! She also immediately jumped in to help me with my dress, coordinate with our driver, and hold my purse or my husband’s suit jacket if needed which was so appreciated!

    We’re so thrilled with our photos; every single one is a work of art! And they were so wonderful to share with our families when we told them the big news! We couldn’t be happier!

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Aw Michelle! Thank you so much for your kind words about Sherry and your photographs. We always love working with you, and it was an honor to capture your wedding day :)
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    Morgan P. Sent on 12/06/2020
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    The Absolute BEST!

    Rachel was an absolute DREAM to work with! She helped capture our special proposal in Chicago that we will now have gorgeous pictures of to remember for the rest of our life. Rachel has a bubbly, free-spirited, easy-going personality that makes working with her an absolute joy. She delivered our pictures to us VERY quickly and they are absolutely stunning. I cannot wait to work with Rachel again in the future, I HIGHLY recommend for all your photography needs.

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Aw, Morgan!! Thank you SO much for this amazing review! I am so happy that we got to work together and can't wait for you and Justin to get married! Congrats!! You are also a joy to work with :)
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    Jamie K. Sent on 10/28/2021
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    Most amazing photographer!

    Rachel is seriously amazing!! She photographed our engagement session recently and I am obsessed with the photos to say the least. She is so sweet and she made us feel so comfortable during the entire shoot! She will talk you through all the poses and will hype you up behind the camera. She is an amazing photographer and I cannot wait until she photographs our wedding next year!
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    Teresa Sent on 10/07/2021
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    Beautiful engagement photos

    Rachel is so great to work with! She will walk you through posing and make sure you feel comfortable in your photos. She is very prompt with communication and turned around our engagement session gallery extremely quickly. Our photos are beautiful, and we can’t wait to have her photograph our wedding. I recommend working with her if you get the opportunity!
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    Jennifer L. Sent on 03/22/2021
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    Best photographer ever!!

    I can't even begin to describe how amazing Rachel is. She took photos for our elopement/small wedding in Chicago. She went above and beyond to make our day feel so special. At one point, I was so nervous my hands were shaking, but standing in front of her camera with her kind, calm, and detailed instructions made all my nerves go away. After the elopement, we all sat around talking about how much we all loved Rachel and how comfortable she made all of us feel!

    Most importantly, she has an AMAZING eye for lights/angles/background. She helped us take photos that I didn't even know I wanted. The photos came out very quickly, and I was able to share them with all my family and friends who couldn't make it to the wedding due to COVID.

    I highly, highly recommend Rachel. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture our intimate wedding.

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for this beautiful review, and for including me in on your wedding day! I loved seeing your wedding on the front page of Style Me Pretty, and can't wait to meet again!
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    Jessica T. Sent on 06/24/2021
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    Loved working with Rachel!

    Rachel was amazing! She thoughtfully purchased a fold-out tent prior to our session so we could do multiple outfits in a public space in broad daylight. Rachel has such great attention to detail which was so appreciated! Both in her photographs after the fact & during the shoot. Could not recommend enough!

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for this beautiful review, Jessica! I can't wait for your wedding. You are such a special pair!
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    A.j. I. Sent on 10/29/2021
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    Rachel is an amazing photographer!

    Rachel was amazing! She captured every moment of our engagement perfectly! She was very personable and made us feel comfortable with each shot. She guided each of our poses and has an eye for detail. We LOVE our photos and would 10/10 recommend Rachel to anyone looking for a wedding photographer or engagement session. Thanks again Rachel for capturing these amazing moments for us!
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    Jasmine J. Sent on 11/07/2021
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    The Absolute Best

    Rachel is the best! We loved working with her for our engagement and wedding photos. She is kind, super responsive, helpful, and the best hype-woman. She made us and all of our family and friends super comfortable. Not to mention the gorgeous photos she takes. We love our photos and how Rachel captured the love and so many special moments from our day. And somehow she had our edited gallery back to us before we even landed from our honeymoon flight. She was easily my best vendor choice and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone!
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    Sarah Sent on 06/06/2019
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    Beautiful photos & so much fun!

    Rachel did an amazing job of directing my fiance and I during our engagement mini-session - which allowed for us to have an awesome experience! Her professionalism, experience, and easy going personality made the whole shoot very genuine and the images turned out great! Not only was Rachel easy to communicate with during planning, she also provided wonderful recommendations of other wedding vendors.

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Thanks so much for your kind review, Sarah! I had the BEST time with you and Steve at the beach! Can’t wait to see your love blossom for years to come. :)
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    Cynthia Sent on 09/02/2021
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    Amazing to work with

    Rachel went above and beyond with our session! We couldn’t believe how fast we got our pictures & we were extremely happy with how they came out! Rachel was amazing to work with and her energy topped it off. Highly recommend working with her !
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    Elizabeth B. Sent on 11/02/2020
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    Stunning Photos!

    Rachel from Mandelette Photography is one of those people you HAVE to have at your elopement, wedding, or whatever photos you'd like for her to take.

    She's fun, kind, hilarious, and knows exactly how to make you laugh. Really laugh - not those fake photo laughs. ⁠

    My co-officiants and I have worked alongside her for elopements, weddings, and styled shoots, and we always look forward to working with her. Highly recommend booking her!

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for this amazing review, Liz! I always love working with your team, and am so happy to be your colleague :)
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    Emily B. Sent on 10/31/2020
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    you NEED to book Rachel for your photos! She’s the best

    Rachel is AMAZING!!! She’s not only an incredible photographer, but such a kind person and sweet friend. She helped us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and we had the best time with her! We got the photos back SO fast, and we are beyond blown away. Thank you so much for being a part of our engagement Rachel! 💞

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for this kind review, Emily! It was a joy to work with you and Jori, and I can't wait for the wedding!! :)
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    Jasmine J. Sent on 12/21/2020
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    Our Dream Photographer

    Rachel has been a dream to work with and I am so sorry excited to have her photograph our wedding. She is so easy to talk to and she made us feel really comfortable in front of the camera. Our engagement photos came back so quickly and they were stunning! And on top of all of that, she was flexible in working with our budget! I can’t recommend her enough!

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Thank you SO much for this stellar review, Jasmine! I can't wait for March and to celebrate with you! Cheers to a new year :)
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    Meredith B. Sent on 11/09/2020
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    Amazing, kind photographer!

    Rachel with Mandelette Photography is absolutely fantastic!! She took me and my fiance's engagement photos in Lincoln Park. She is such a pleasure to work with! She is very kind and patient, which makes the entire photography process so much fun. She also has great vision with her photos, which are GORGEOUS! She had our final edited photos back to us in less than 24 hours because she "couldn't wait to get them back to us"; how kind is that?! They are better than I imagined. I highly recommend her for your next occasion!

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for this stunning review! I loved working with you and Nate, and can’t wait for the next opportunity to capture your love :)
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    Laura P. Sent on 11/05/2020
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    A passionate photographer who loves love and was a joy to work with!

    My husband and I were very fortunate to meet Rachel at a wedding vendor event. I was immediately drawn to her kind energy and passion for photography (it literally runs in her family… her great grandfather created the Mandelette camera). Her knowledge of the Chicago wedding industry is extensive and we ended up working with many other vendors she recommended. We utilized Rachel for our engagement photos and felt so comfortable during the shoot and happy with the final product that we booked her for our wedding. We were a COVID couple and had to change our plans multiple times. Rachel was extremely flexible and easy to connect with. Our photos arrived very quickly after the wedding and captured the magic of the day so well. She helped design a photo album that arrived promptly. We would certainly utilize Rachel again for a future photo shoot!

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Thanks so much for this kind review, Laura!
    I am so happy we got to work together and that you loved your finished product. You are a true gem and I am so happy for you and Drew!
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    Lauren D. Sent on 10/20/2019
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    Wonderful experience!

    Rachel shot our wedding and she did an amazing job. Getting married in the middle of Chicago on the river can present a challenge as you don't exactly know what is going to happen, and she didn't break a sweat! Not only is she professional and you can tell she truly loves what she does, but on our special day she brought an energy that emphasized exactly how we were feeling... happiness and joy! She knew how to make us feel confident and really live in the moment for our photos. Would highly recommend her for any major life milestones you are looking to capture with photography!

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Lauren!! Thank you SO much for this lovely review! I had the BEST time with you, and am so glad you loved your special day!
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    Kristina R. Sent on 08/30/2020
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    Lily Pond Wedding

    Rachel is very friendly and easy to work with. She guided us throughout the whole process. She’s very professional and also fun! She was very patient with our kids and captured the love and craziness of our family of five. She made our wedding a memorable one. Highly recommend!
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    Kati M. Sent on 06/06/2019
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    Amazing and incredible, professional photography quality!

    Rachel is an absolute dream to work with! She is flexible and fun, and she will find the best light and scenery for your perfect photos!

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words, Kati! I loved working with you and Evan, and wish you a lifetime of happiness!
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    Adam J. Sent on 07/31/2019
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    Madelette Photography is the best!

    We had an awesome experience with Mandelette Photography! Being from out of town, Rachel helped me set up a surprise proposal in the city. She was very accommodating with advice on location, time, etc., and she was always a call or message away if I had any questions! I had never really done any type of photo session before, but she made my fiancé and me feel comfortable and relaxed the entire time, and not to mention, the photos looked great! I would highly recommend Mandelette Photography all day!

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind review, Adam! I loved reading this!! Made my day seeing you two smile :)
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    Elise G. Sent on 12/15/2019
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    Fabulous and easy!

    Rachel was an absolute joy to work with. She was easy to be around and made everyone in my family feel comfortable with taking wedding photos, and even gave us each tips on how to pose in more “flattering” ways. Rachel was also incredibly responsive leading up to the wedding and afterward. Her turnaround time with sending us photos was also extremely fast, much to our excitement!

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Thank you soo much for this review, Elise! I had a wonderful time with your and your loved ones :) Thank you sooo much for choosing me as your photographer!
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    Kashon F. Sent on 09/11/2019
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    Fun, professional and fast

    Thank you for for capturing the happiness of one of the most important days our lives. You’ve made such a special day even better. Both myself and my husband’s family enjoyed working with you so much. I’m also so impressed that you got our 1 year old crying son to briefly part his lips and smile for the photos! Lol. You are simply amazing. Thank you so much Rachel! Our photos are absolutely beautiful.

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for choosing me as your photographer, and for this review! I loved working with you and your family :) Your wedding was gorgeous!
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    Faye H. Sent on 09/08/2019
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    Such a sweetheart!

    Rachel was incredibly sweet and professional. She knew exactly what to say, and knew all the best spots for photos of our big day. She couldn't even wait to send us some pictures before the day was over! Thank you Rachel!

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind words, Faye! I’m so glad you love your photos, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything in the future! :)
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    Christine Sent on 08/06/2019
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    Wedding photography

    Rachel is absolutely AMAZING to work with!! Words cannot even describe how wonderful she is! The whole time we were taking pictures, I did not feel like a photographer was there. I felt like it was just me and my husband in our world and someone was looking in a capturing the very essence of who we are!

    She is CREATIVE and I trust her direction and expertise! Even when it may seem different, it always turns out WAAY better than I could have imagined or expected. She returns the photos quickly! I had a big bridal party and she lead everyone with grace and ease! She got through our pictures quickly. I could not even ask for a better photographer! You will not be disappointed.

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Thank you soo much for this amazing review! I had an amazing time at your wedding! I loved reading this review and am so glad that we have stayed in touch since the wedding :) Cheers!
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    Janet Sent on 01/22/2019
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    Amazing Experience!

    Rachel was so easy to work with! She gave great suggestions on where to take photos. I went into engagement photos with no ideas on where to take them. Rachel was very kind and provided my fiance and me with many awesome recommendations. The photos turned out amazing! You couldn't even tell that it was super windy and freezing. I recceived so many compliments on the photos. If you want to feel very much at ease and comfortable while taking photos, I highly recommend Mandelette Photography!

    Mandelette Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for this kind review, Janet! I loved working with you and Trent, despite braving the cold Chicago winds! You two are the best, and I can’t wait for the wedding :)
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