Roland was a pleasure to work with on our wedding day! We got married at the Waukegan courthouse that was a first come first served basis and he was so patient and kind to wait the 2 hours before we were seen by the judge to start taking photos. He captured amazing memories of my husband and I, as well as, our family at the harbor near the courthouse afterwards. He paid no mind to the dirty sand we walked on near the water and even laid down on the sand to make sure he captured the best angle of every picture! And besides the great photos, he was also very kind and patient with the different photo combinations we had to take with each family member haha. He was a true pleasure to work with and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for great photos to commemorate your special day!
Daphne W. Married on 08/26/2023
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Roland was honestly the highlight of all my wedding vendors! He was amazing throughout the whole process. We were in communication throughout the whole year leading up to the wedding. He was organized, detail oriented, meticulous, and thoughtful. On the day of the wedding, we had a few hiccups with various vendors. However, Roland and Jane kept calm the whole time and helped guide us through the night and ended up being voices of reason and leadership. They were amazing! On top of that, Roland sent me a beautiful video highlights reel as my sneak peek which included drone shots and snippets of our vows.
Carla S. Married on 05/28/2023
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Highly Recommend
Roland (and Jane) are absolutely incredible. Roland is timely, professional, responsive and goes above and beyond. Leading up to the wedding he was in communication with us to provide us with details and helpful tips to ensure a smooth wedding day, which most photographers wouldn’t take the time to do. Roland did whatever it took to get the shot and Jane helped to make those incredible moments shine even brighter by ensuring hair/makeup/dress/people placements were all looking good. We were heard when we asked for specific shots and Roland captured our vision perfectly. Could not have asked for a better team to capture these special moments for us.
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Jessica P. Married on 02/25/2023
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Hands down, the BEST!!!
Where to even begin?! I am a Wedding Planner, so I met Roland and Jane about 3 years ago when we worked a wedding together. In my profession, I work with many photographers, but only a few manage to stick out. Roland & Jane are great to work with, cooperative, timely, communication is great and so forth. However, their product is amazing! Roland has a great eye and will give you amazing photography! Not only has Roland made my Preferred Vendors list, but I love his style so much that I recently hired him for my family's own event-my daughters Quinceañera. I communicated with Roland what I was looking for. Unlike other events, I did not want to work my daughters event. So I hired vendors I trusted and I knew we were in great hands with Roland. He handled all of our photography needs perfectly and delivered our pictures so quickly! The pictures came out amazing and we love them so much!!! Not only do I recommend Roland and Jane in a Professional level, but now as a client myself I definitely recommend them even more!!! Roland and Jane are great and you are in great hands with them! Their creativity definitely goes a long way. He even catches the candid moments you didn't even know were there. Thank you so much Roland!!!!
Roland Gozun Photography's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jessica! It means a great deal to us that our photos exceeded expectations and made an impact on your daughter's special occasion. We feel privileged to be part of it, and you allowed us to capture and document such an important event in your family's life and be involved in such a momentous day!
We genuinely appreciate your support over the years and are delighted to hear that we have consistently met your expectations. We look forward to continuing our work with you in the future.
Michelle W. Married on 09/10/2022
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Hire them now!
Roland and his wife Jane are a dream team to work with. Last minute I asked them to stay an extra hour and without hesitation they did. Our wedding day they captured our love for each other with all the artistic photos and lighting we were looking for. Our engagement photos they captured our love for outdoors and made us feel normal the entire time. They are very genuine people who love what they do! Hire them!
Elizabeth V. Married on 08/27/2022
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Amazing, organized and determined to get best photos possible!
Roland and Jane were amazing to work with! Married barely a month ago and we ALREADY have our wedding photos back. We LOVE how our photos turned out.
The entire process of planning, the day of and after has been a very organized and well thought out, as a bride I never felt stress over photos. I was most worried about the timeline the day of which Roland had thoroughly planned out.
If Roland is anything, he is a perfectionist as he was determined to get the best angle/light possible for a perfect photo. We received many compliments on his determination from all of our guests.
Wonderful couple and so easy to work with, could not begin to recommend them enough. Jane worked with Roland effortlessly, she new exactly what he might adjust before he asked and she was so much fun during the girls only shooting pre-ceremony.
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Jada G. Married on 08/27/2022
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Beautiful photos
Roland gozun photography was very professional, organized, and on time. The photos were beautiful and creative. Him and his wife captured every important moment and detail. Would highly recommend!
Lara T. Married on 06/25/2022
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The BEST photographer you will find!
Roland and his wife Jane were a dream to work with! We booked Roland from out of state and I was really impressed with his communication throughout the whole process. Our pictures are beyond anything I could have imagined! Roland has a very calm demeanor and was great at getting the shots but keeping things calm, which I really appreciated. Jane is so sweet and was so helpful with making sure my train and veil were perfect. The quantity and quality of the pictures we received was a huge value for the price we paid and I would absolutely recommend Roland to anyone getting married!
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Lauren Z. Married on 10/23/2021
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Bride of wedding
Roland was the best photographer to work with. He is very attentive and dedicated to making sure he gets everything you need to have on the day of. Also, his engagement photos were wonderful too. He is very thoughtful with lighting and timing of when the sun is setting and his technique made for some amazing photos!!! I would 100% recommend him for family and friends. We will be using him for future events as well.
Mollie L. Married on 09/25/2021
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Sensational Photos!!
Roland and Jane helped make our perfect day possible! They were a pleasure to work with and our photos turned out better than we could have ever dreamed. Make sure to book them if you want gorgeously shot memories!!
Maria S. Married on 09/18/2021
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Best Wedding Photographer Ever!
There are so many wonderful things to say about Roland and his wife Jane that I really don't know where to start. Our engagement photos were stunning and Roland did an awesome job of not only finding the perfect picture shots but coaching us through the entire shoot to make us look amazing in our pictures; this made us even more excited for our wedding photos! Finally the day of the wedding his wife Jane came to help him shoot and she was an absolute gem! Jane paid close attention to detail and made sure the entire wedding party looked flawless for photos. They were so flexible with us but also made sure to get all of the photos we wanted. Together it's clear they make a great team and I would recommend Roland to anyone looking for a detail-oriented, highly skilled photographer for all of their events.
Angela J. Married on 09/05/2021
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Roland AND his work are incredible!!
Roland was incredibly professional, he had great packages that were affordable but also gave you a LOT of value. He provided engagement pictures, save the dates, thank yous, an album, and rights to ALL photos. He takes beautiful photos. He was our friends photographer for their wedding and we kept his name for our wedding one day--we weren't even engaged yet! We knew Roland had such incredible work that he was our first vendor we booked. The day of his wife Jane comes with him to direct the shots. They are a great team and we're in live with how they turned out!!
Kh Married on 08/14/2021
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5-stars all the way!
It was an absolute pleasure to have Roland and Jane as our wedding photographers. Roland and Jane are a dynamic duo who work so well together - a perfect team. Roland has a wonderful eye for beauty and is determined to capture it under various lighting scenarios and backdrops. He is encouraging, patient, and determined. Jane is a delight and stepped in whenever we needed assistance - above and beyond; very much appreciated. Roland and Jane kept things fun; we were so grateful to have them capturing our special day! Roland sent us a few of our photos as a sneak peek while he worked on compiling a full gallery of our photos, which was very appreciated. The photo reveal was fantastic and Roland explained how we could utilize his photo website to mark which photos are favorites and share them with our guests. Roland has some wonderful examples of different print/framing options displayed, as well. Roland also created a slideshow with some of our photos - it was outstanding! We, and our guests, loved it and watched it many times! Our wedding photo album proof was magnificent; Roland's talent for grouping photos and laying them out in an artistic way makes them even more aesthetically pleasing; I'm sure the end result will be a treasure! I highly recommend Roland Gozun Photography without hesitation.
Samantha H. Married on 07/31/2021
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Incredible Photographers!
Roland and Jane are absolutely incredible! They are such wonderful people and beyond talented photographers! We truly couldn’t have asked for anyone better to capture our engagement photos and wedding day. We absolutely LOVE our photos and our family and friends are amazed by them as well. I cannot recommend Roland and Jane enough! Not only is their talent top notch, but their organization and communication skills are as well. Roland takes the time to meet with you and review questionnaires and mood boards in order to fully understand your vision and to be sure to capture all of your special moments and special people in your life. Roland and Jane made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. They were fantastic at helping us with poses and they paid attention to even the smallest details to make our photos beautiful! I highly recommend Roland and Jane, we are so happy to have found them for our special day!
Melanie M. Married on 07/30/2021
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Great! 10/10
Roland was a pleasure to work with! Roland's attention to detail was excellent as our photos turned out great. Roland is very easy going and organized which allowed our engagement session and wedding day to be worry free. Roland is truly one-of-a-kind and would highly recommend him to capture your big day too!
Melanie M. Married on 07/30/2021
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Roland was a pleasure to work with! Roland's attention to detail was excellent as our photos turned out great. Roland is very easy going and organized which allowed our engagement session and wedding day to be worry free. Roland is truly one-of-a-kind and would highly recommend him to capture your big day too!
Y. Lu Married on 09/13/2020
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Best decision made
Roland and Jane photographed our wedding in 2022 and I would totally recommend them!
I am a photography hobbyist and I am very particular with lighting, angles, and composition. Thus I had high expectations for our wedding photos. That was why we decided to hire the best photographer our budget allowed.
We first contacted Roland after seeing his work on The Knot, Wedding Wire, and Instagram. The quality and style of his images stood out in a crowd of wedding photographers. You could feel the happiness and joy in each photo. We had a brief chat with Roland and we appreciate how detailed and smooth his process seemed. After signing our contract in 2020, we had to reschedule twice due to Covid. He was understanding and supportive throughout this frustrating time period.
As our wedding date was approaching, we appreciated his check-ins and cited wedding prep resources. He was quick to answer my questions and provided valuable insights. We chatted a week before to align on the timeline, special events, and overall expectations.
Roland and Jane did not miss a beat on our wedding day and helped keep us on track. I appreciated his clear communication and quick decision-making abilities. I could count on them completely to make the best decision and capture the best pictures.
The photos that Roland produced blew my wildest expectations. I am in awe of how filled with love the photos are. The most candid, intimate moments, are captured artfully. And they were delivered quickly! We had sneak peeks to share with family and friends the week of!
Thank you, Roland and Jane! We love our wedding photos and are grateful for having you as our photographer. ❤️❤️❤️
Mallory G. Married on 09/10/2020
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Stop your search now and hire Roland!
Finding a place to start when it comes to describing our experience of working with Roland and Jane seems like an impossible task. Every single aspect of the experience was incredible.
Roland was very responsive in all of our communications in the planning process. Rescheduling our wedding twice due to Covid was a stressful experience (to say the least) but Roland made sure that photography was not one of the elements we had to be concerned about.
I'm convinced that Roland and Jane have superpowers because somehow they were always where they needed to be throughout the night. For many of our photos I commented that I had no idea that they were where they had to be in order to capture the shot. Many of our guests also commented on our amazing photographers throughout the night.
Lastly, but most certainly not least, we received a handful of photos a few days after the wedding and received the rest a couple weeks earlier than promised. Every single photo captures the joy of the day; Roland's ability to capture candid moments in particular is unrivaled. His use of natural light is beyond impressive.
I could go on and on about how great Roland Gozun Photography is, but I'll finish by saying that if photography is something that is one of your top priorities when it comes to vendors, you should stop your search now. You won't find anyone better.
It has been a delight working with Roland and Jane both for our engagement and wedding photos. Roland and Jane have a keen eye in capturing the most authentic and most captivating photos in such that viewers can meaningfully tell the story behind the images. Every photo is uniquely captured. They have been absolute representations of us as a couple and our story. Between the engagement and the wedding photos, they have delivered exceptionally and beyond what we have expected. Roland's song selection for our slideshow couldn't have been any more perfect for us that we ended up using it for our wedding party's processional. We have received lots of conpliments for our photos. Their team is simply amazing. They are very fun to work with which puts us at ease. Jane always has our backs making sure that every detall is in order from my veil and train to Tony's eyeglasses, etc. They are true professionals who have mastered their craft and are very passionate about what they do. If we can give them 10 stars, we will.
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Minna R. Married on 06/13/2020
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Shannon B. Married on 01/08/2020
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Creative, Inspiring, Professional & Hardworking
Roland and Jane shot our wedding last August and I have only positive comments to say about them:
1. The artistry and quality of the pictures themselves were excellent.
Not only were the final pictures wonderful, but they were shot in such a way that they needed very little editing or retouching. -For any welders out there reading this: Roland is a welder, not a grinder. ;) - in other words his work is already so good it does not need editing. He understands lighting and how to use it to make the shot and the people in it look magical. When I looked through our pictures and pictures of other weddings I realized that each was very unique and captured the mood of the day.
2. Professionalism: Replies were prompt, concise and timely. Any questions or concerns I had were addressed thoroughly. The contract and terms were clear and fair. And Roland and Jane were friendly and warm while remaining focused and professional. They are very easy to work with.
3. Flexibility: My wedding was in the States - I live in Europe. Finding a time between a 7 hour time difference to video conference was not always easy in regard to wedding planning - but Roland was able to make it work very easily. We were also very happy with the shots of neighbors and friends and family that we got from the wedding!! I add this to flexibility because he had a lot of requests coming from all sides of my family! With a big family and lots of kids, it is not always easy to capture the beauty in the chaos - but somehow they did.
4. Hard working
Roland and Jane put in a long day's work at our wedding - they showed up early and went home late. My whole family was impressed by workday that they put in - considering this is coming from dairy farmers - that says something.
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More than fairly priced for the value! WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY!!
Ashley N. Married on 12/06/2019
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Highly recommend!
Roland was an amazing photographer! He showed up on time and was very organized with his work. He captured all of the shots that were important to us and then some. Our pictures turned out beautiful and he had them ready for us a week after our wedding! He has a well organized process that makes reviewing, editing, and purchasing the pictures a breeze! Roland is so personable and he truly works for his clients. He is there to answer any questions and make the busy day run smoothly. We highly recommend Roland as your wedding photographer!
Brian M. Married on 07/13/2019
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Strongly recommend Roland
When we were looking for a photographer a lot of the places we talked with made us feel like we were "just another couple" that allowed them to make money. After we met with Roland we stopped looking and signed! Throughout the process he was responsive, clear, friendly, and personal. And the prices for the quality of the service(s) provided is phenomenal! During the engagement photo session we were very happy with our choice to pick Roland. He listened to us, but also knew when to step in to offer his expertise. The turnaround on images was super fast and the quantity / quality was more than we could have asked for. He helped us prepare throughout the remaining months leading up to the wedding and handled all of our questions with patience and ease. The day of consisted of him and his wife splitting up and taking pictures and he followed the schedule we aligned on. Again, he allowed us to be free with the photographs, but also offered his expertise, especially with bigger groups. Then the turnaround on wedding photos was faster than we expected, especially from hearing some horror stories from friends. And we have been very happy with the photos and the wedding album that he helped us put together, which was a part of the package, not a super expensive add-on. The overall value of the entire process was one of the expenses in our wedding we have zero regrets about! Thank you Roland!
Katelyn S. Married on 06/15/2019
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Talented and Trustworthy photographer !
Roland & Jane were amazing from the day we contacted them a year prior to our wedding to the day we received our gorgeous wedding photos . Roland is a great communicator which allowed us one less thing to worry about during stressful wedding planning . The photos turned out amazing ! Would recommend to everyone.
Marty D. Married on 06/02/2019
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Captured The Beauty of the Occasion, As Well As The Personalities
Roland was prompt, accommodating, and knowledgeable throughout the entire wedding planning process. He traveled quite a ways to shoot our engagement photos at the location we wanted. During the shoot, he coached us through poses that would result in some beautiful portraits, while also capturing our goofy, geeky personalities in between. Neither of us were used to being photographed, and he was able to get us to relax and get some gorgeous natural shots.
For the wedding itself, he was brilliant. He wrangled the rather large bridal party (18 people) with ease, and was able to get all the shots that we wanted with plenty of time to spare on our wedding day, but in pre-ceremony and during the ceremony. Once the reception arrived, we had asked that he try to "capture as much candid gold as possible," and he delivered. My cheeks were hurting from smiling so much as I scrolled through the galleries.
I could not have asked for a better resource or person in Roland. Should I ever need another professional photographer, he's my guy, and I hope he'll be yours as well.
