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Rich Chapman Photographers

Rich Chapman Photographers

Algonquin, IL
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    Caitlin M. Sent on 11/01/2019
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    Fantastic Wedding Photographers!

    We hired Rich and Rich to come out and shoot our California wedding. They were wonderful! Besides getting all of the pictures we wanted they captured so much during our first look and even at our rehearsal dinner the night before! Very professional and good, creative eyes for everything! They even suggested that we have a moment to walk around the reception area before all of the guests arrived so that way we would be able to see it and have some pictures before all of the guests went in. It was a great idea that we had never thought of! They were willing to go above and beyond to get the perfect shot!
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    Valerie B. Sent on 09/01/2019
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    Best Wedding Photographer

    Rich took my wedding photos and they are truly stunning. He goes above and beyond to get perfect shots and makes sure you like what he doing the whole time. With our package, Rich followed us around all day and captured every aspect of our wedding, we got 2 flash drives with all the pictures for our own use, editing, and printing (and there was around 2000) and a beautiful book of photos. I highly recommend Rich to take your photos for any occasion.
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    Ken O. Sent on 06/03/2019
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    A Great Team!

    Rich and his son Rich were a fantastic part of our wedding. They made both my wife and myself comfortable while creating a fun atmosphere throughout the entire experience. We met once before the wedding, FaceTimed a week before, and was given an agenda for the day. Everything went off without a hitch. I could not have chosen a better pair to capture the moments of our big day and I have no hesitation in their work and would recommend them for any large occasion.
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    Michael G. Sent on 12/02/2019
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    HIGHLY Recommended... Thank you Rich and Richie!

    Rich and Richie were a terrific duo to work with. We hired them for our wedding in November 2019 and had a great experience from start to finish. From the moment we hired them, they were incredibly respectful of our wishes, what exactly we wanted and needed, while also offering very helpful suggestions along the way the kept us on track. And, what we really appreciated was that they were prompt and responsive throughout the entire process.

    We put a lot of trust in Rich and Richie throughout the process and they delivered. They are both very professional, kind, assertive when needed and they put our minds at ease when it came to wedding day photos. And of course we have to mention that their quality of product is excellent! We HIGHLY recommend Rich and Richie…two absolute professionals. You will not be disappointed.
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    Sara Sent on 10/12/2019
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    Creative Capture

    BEST PHOTOGRAPHER HANDS DOWN! WORTH EVERY PENNY! Rich's years of professional photography experience is creatively expressed through his lens. Our outdoor wedding was rescheduled indoors when the sky darkened and rain poured down, but Rich & his son knew how important it was to us to have some outdoor photographs and through their years of experience were quick to adapt and make it work. All went as smoothly as if it were a sunny day. Rich & Rich are a great team. Both patient, kind, understanding and easy to work with. They were careful to check off from our requested photo list and took the time to add a few more creative shots at dusk of the Bride & Groom which were absolutely stunning. We just can't say enough for this dynamic duo!
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    Jpr Sent on 05/24/2020
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    Photographer Like No Other

    There are a few vendors that were above and beyond fantastic. One of these was Rich Chapman Photography, from Algonquin, IL. The duo came highly recommended by a very close friend. and I knew after our first meeting that they were going to be great! They took the time to get to know the couple as well as the venue and what it had to offer.
    The engagement photos, taken on the campus where they met, were just the start. Their photography is not just pictures. They caught the personalities of the bride and groom in these pictures and it carried right through to the wedding shots. It is hard to put into words, but somehow their photos captured not only “the event” but, also beautifully captured the expressions and emotions of the time.
    Lastly, I want to add just how professional and respectful they were through out the process. They were always where they needed to be, but they seemed invisible to guests. I hope we get a chance to work with them in the future. I highly recommend them for your special day!!
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    Christopher M. Sent on 11/19/2018
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    Rich and his team were fantastic.

    Working with Rich and his team was a fantastic experience. They were very thorough and communicative through the entire process. The pictures were professional and very well done. The final books and print came out very nice.
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    Mark S. Sent on 12/02/2018
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    Mark and Rachel wedding day

    We could not be more pleased with Rich Chapman Photography after using them to photograph our wedding. I would recommend them for any wedding, no matter the size or venue. They were very professional, and friendly. We felt we were able to really enjoy our special day, and Rich and his team were able to capture all of the special.
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    Carli Sent on 09/30/2018
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    Rich and Rich took very good care of us, and delivered fantastic results! :) They made our special day even more special, and provided us with beautiful memories that will last a lifetime!
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    Joe Sent on 05/08/2017
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    Rich and his son Rich (a.k.a. Camera 1 and Camera 2) gave us great memories and were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. My wife and I appreciated their kind temperament, and our interactions with them before, during, and after the wedding were not only satisfying, but enjoyable. During a process which can be stressful, Rich and Rich helped us plan our photo agenda ahead of time and they walked us through it on the big day so that we could relax and simply enjoy each other. Our pictures were fantastic, and we love the canvas print that we see on our wall every day. Rich and Rich took care of all our photography needs at a price we were pleased with. They were a genuine pleasure to have at our wedding. Recommended!
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    Megan Sent on 01/19/2017
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    Rich Chapman did an excellent job with our wedding pictures. We would highly recommend him to everyone!
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    Colleen Sent on 01/21/2017
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    Wow! How professionally this team is! He has been our family's "go-to" photographer for a few years now. when someone in the family gets engaged, they automatically know who they want their wedding photographer to be... Rich Chapman! Not only is the final product just spectacular, but the experience on the big day is what makes working with him so great! I think my favorite part of working with Rich Chapman photographers was that we met with them a few times leading up to our wedding day and he really helped guide us since we really had no clue what the best plan of action was. We appreciated that guidance so much and it made our wedding day so smooth and stress-free!!
    Thank you so much Rich Chapman Photographers!!
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    Rummana Sent on 03/21/2017
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    Rich Chapman and his partner/son were brilliant. I had two events--very Indian centric--and they did a great job capturing all the vibrant colors and festivities amid the larger than ususal crowds. They were also very accommodating and thorough and took the time out to discuss well beforehand how the ceremonies and events would unfold.
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    Jacqui Sent on 09/22/2015
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    Rich is the best photographer I have ever seen! He went above and beyond what I dreamed for our wedding photos! We got teary eyed just looking at the photos, because he documented moment by moment of the whole wedding. AMAZING!!
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    Bill Sent on 09/01/2015
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    I’m a professional photographer myself, so I set a high bar for my wedding photographer. Rich Chapman and his son did a fabulous job that exceeded even my expectations. His photos are technically excellent, of course, but more importantly, he captured the love, joy and fun of our ceremony and reception. He was even ready when a vintage B-24 Liberator unexpectedly flew over our ceremony!
    Rich and his son make a great team, and they went about their work with charm, class and utmost professionalism. They understood that we were there to celebrate with family and friends, not to pose endlessly for the photographer; I was impressed with the great wedding portraits they captured, and how efficiently they did this so we could get back to the party.
    We know that magic day will come alive for us every time we look through Rich’s work. My wife and I and our family and friends will cherish these photos forever.
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    Colin Sent on 03/09/2016
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    Rich did an amazing job for us....he was easy to work with, all our guests were impressed with how he worked the crowd and the final pictures and album told our story in the best way possible.
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    Rich, made an amazing day even that much better. Highly recommend!
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    Sarah Sent on 10/16/2015
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    I cannot express enough how appreciative we are that Rich was our wedding photographer! Absolutely wonderful. Rich is a family friend, so naturally, we immediately thought he would be a good choice for our wedding photographer. Little did we know that we had chosen THE BEST photographer we could ever ask for. Literally everything we could ever want in our photo album is there. Every little detail of our wedding captured beautifully. I had ZERO stress as a bride that our photos were going to turn out well, and let me tell you, that was a WONDERFUL feeling. Rich was so well organized and efficient too. Everyone always talks about how their faces hurt from smiling for so long taking photos after the wedding, right? We took photos at the church for 15 minutes only, and we got HUNDREDS OF absolutely amazing photos. HUNDREDS. Noone complained about taking a million photos, every single person in our wedding was captured, every single guest is in a photo. Everything was amazing. And then pre-reception and reception photos are just as amazing! We had a rainy day in summer for our wedding, and somehow we still have the most beautiful pictures I could ever ask for. Rich has a great eye for what is going to make a perfect photo, so take his advice and let him guide you. We felt so stress-free working with him, we honestly could not be happier! We will definitely be using Rich for all of our photography needs from here on out!
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    Ashley Sent on 09/12/2015
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    Rich's photos exceeded our expectations! In all of our planning, the photos were our number one priority. We wanted them to be nice because we knew we would have them for forever. The style was very professional and timeless (unlike some of the washed out hipster-y type photos that you see these days), which was the perfect fit for us! Rich and his son were very professional, organized, creative, and willing to accommodate our needs. A lot of the shots we would have never thought to take and they turned out beautiful!
    One of my favorite things is that we had our photos back so quickly! We have friends that got married the same weekend and STILL don't have their photos, but we started seeing some of the first photos while we were still on our honeymoon! What service!
    Our albums were timely too and they look absolutely incredible! We could not be happier with the results.

    THANK YOU, RICH!
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    Ralph Sent on 04/21/2015
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    We can't thank you enough for the great job you did at our daughter's wedding. From the initial consultation to the delivery of the photo book, everything was done first class. There are plenty of wedding photographers in the Chicago area, but there's a reason we picked you and your son to document our daughter's big day. While you captured every memorable moment with your stunning photography skills, we found working with the Chapmans was a piece of (wedding) cake! It's a pleasure to work with such down-to-earth perfectionists. If anyone asks if we know a good wedding photographer, we will be honored to put them in touch with the best!
    --Ralph and Karen Greenslade
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    Kelly Sent on 12/29/2013
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    When first meeting Richard he makes you feel totally and completely comfortable. His energy and demeanor are very welcoming. We met at a convenient location for both of us where we discussed the vision for photographing our wedding. He showed us his previous work then asked us to describe the style we were looking for. It didn't take long for all of us to paint a picture of what we wanted, which he eventually ended up capturing to perfection. We set up one more meeting a few days before the wedding to go over must have shots and lay out a schedule for the day. With his experience he offers up a bunch of great ideas that later we were very glad to have.

    As for the day of the wedding, Richard went with my wife to gather all the preparation for the wedding while his son joined the men to capture our own preparation. His son did a great job capturing everything on our end being there for every fun moment but never in the way. During our actual ceremony neither Richard or his son were very noticeable. They have an amazing way of blending in to the ceremony while still being able to nail all the perfect shots. When looking back at the photos it almost seemed impossible that they could have been everywhere to gather those moments as only a two man team.

    When we gathered after the ceremony, Richard did a great job leading our wedding party and guiding us all into place for the classic formal shots. We had a rather large wedding party and he still managed to get every shot with out taking too much time. Our personal favorite shots came out of the bride and groom photo walk. We were very fortunate to have a beautiful day for photos and Richard used it amazingly to nail some remarkable images. The wedding took place at a country club but the way he used his imagination and creativity he made it seem as if we were off in a beautiful forest preserve somewhere. The work truly does speak for itself.

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    Jessica Sent on 12/11/2013
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    I had the pleasure of meeting Rich at two of my friend’s weddings, which after seeing their amazing photos I recommended him to my sister. Two years later, I booked him for my own wedding!

    Prior to our wedding, Rich met at a convenient location for us and made us feel so comfortable. He brought his portfolio for us to look at and wanted to hear all about our engagement, our “vision,” and everything we wanted our wedding day to be. Having that first meeting with him put me at such ease! He was SO incredibly excited for our day, and so passionate, which only made us more excited.

    I recommend making a list of all of the shots you want for that day and meeting with Rich to discuss. I waited until the last minute to do this and had to email it to him, but it would have been great to meet one time right before the wedding. Again, this was all me, not Rich!

    The day of the wedding, Rich and his son arrived early and got right to work. They were so attentive to every detail and were absolutely amazing! They are both so pleasant to work with and you barely realize they are there! Looking back at the photos, I had no idea he was even taking some of the shots. He does a fabulous job of capturing every single moment and not being intrusive about it.

    While we were on our honeymoon, Rich sent us a slideshow of about 15 of the best shots. I was floored! This was such a great thing to send to our family members for a sneak peak! You also get rights to ALL of your photos. What you should know is that all of the photos are unedited, so if you want certain photos edited you have to ask for them.

    Overall, Rich was patient, kind, detail-oriented and beyond passionate about my photos. He made me feel like my wedding was the most important one he’d ever done. I would highly recommend Rich!

    Please check out my longer review on other websites, as WW only lets you post so much. I have SO many more amazing details to share! All in all, check out Rich’s photos. They speak for themselves!
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    Melanie B. Sent on 10/28/2012
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    We were referred to Rich Chapman, by a friend, and are extremely thankful that he was available to photograph our wedding! With approximately 450 guests, we were looking for someone who could be adaptable in many different situations and capture as many moments as possible. After meeting with him and his son, we felt very confident that we had made the right choice. They were so easy to talk to and were interested in what WE wanted.....not just how to get the job done. They kept in contact with us before and after the wedding and were quick to respond to our emails and phone calls.
    Rich, his son, and Kent exceeded our expectations by being professional, quick on their feet, creative and most importantly, FUN! They all have this sense of humor and personality that make you laugh and smile. We felt like they were a part of our family and friends. We have also received many compliments on the photos and are brought to tears and laughter every time we look at them. One of our favorite moments (notice I said one) was when he released a sneak peak, short video of our wedding photos! It was amazing! I highly recommend Rich Chapman Photography for your wedding and any other occasion. No question!
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    Jordan Sent on 10/03/2012
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    Hiring Rich Chapman Photography was one of the best decisions we made throughout our wedding planning process. Rich, his son, and his wife are incredibly professional, personable, and passionate and will do whatever it takes to get the “perfect shot.” From our initial meeting, to the engagement photo session, to the big day, Rich and his team made us feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera. In all of our pictures, we look like the best possible version of our selves without looking cheesy or fake. The team made sure we got all of the standard shots and then took it to the next level by asking for suggestions and letting their creative juices flow.

    One of our favorite parts is that Rich gave us access to all of the digital files. This way, we can print the ones we love now and in 2, 3, or 4 years, we can still go back and print as many as we want.

    Overall, you cannot find a better photographer to capture the best moments of your big day than Rich Chapman Photography.
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    Lynn Sent on 08/17/2012
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    I was referred to Rich by a friend. Rich and his son were a great team, and were very friendly, courteous, and professional. Rich is an amazing photographer, who shows passion and perfection in his work. We were very happy with the pictures, and had many comments from friends and family on the quality of his work. We loved many of the candid shots and he captured all the important moments of our wedding. The family and friends group pictures were beautiful. Rich has a talent for getting the photo perfect. We were very happy to have chosen him for our photographer. We highly recommend him.
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