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Meaghan Sent on 10/14/2024⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We couldn’t be more thrilled with our wedding photographer! From start to finish, he was a true professional, but what really stood out was his ability to connect with our 6 nieces who were flower girls. They were a bit shy at first, but he made them feel so comfortable by letting them help him with the camera. He even let them press the shutter button a few times, which they absolutely loved! It was such a sweet and thoughtful way to help them relax and feel part of the process.
The photos turned out absolutely stunning, capturing not only the big moments but all the little details we’ll cherish forever. If you're looking for a photographer who goes above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience, look no further. Highly recommend! -
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Logan Sent on 08/30/2024Excellence and Quality!
There are too many amazing things to say about Tim and his importance on our wedding day. We were first drawn to Tim through his work on Instagram. We loved the vivid, realistic, and candid quality of his work. Meeting him in person for our engagement photos was great to get to know him and get photos before the big day. Tim was detailed, organized, and brought a calming and confident presence throughout wedding planning and the day-of. He captured so many candid moments and encapsulated the day perfectly through his photos. It is so special to be able to relive the day through his photos. We cannot wait to work with him again in the future. -
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Kelly Sent on 08/05/2024Wedding Photographer Recommendation
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Tim for our wedding this past weekend, and we cannot recommend hiring him as your photographer more! He is so professional and collaborative, and brought a ton of expertise while incorporating our ideas and needs (like a very large family photo). He also great at giving direction and made sure that we got the photos we wanted while keeping us on track for the day. His photos are gorgeous and he made us feel so comfortable. If you are looking for a photographer for any event, seriously consider Tim! -
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Sheffia Sent on 07/30/2024Amazing client service!
We loved working with Tim as our wedding photographer! He really cares about his work, and we had a few different calls with him prior to talk through what we wanted, potential locations, changes to the schedule, etc. to make sure we felt comfortable with everything. He was flexible and adaptable as we mentioned our schedule for the day would be a tad untraditional. We kept him busy with additional photos asks on the day of, which he handled with enthusiasm! He was definitely a pro in figuring out how to pivot and made adjustments on the spot too!
Before we could even think to ask for a sneak peek, he had already sent us a few selects so we could start sharing while we waited for the full gallery. Highly recommend! -
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Matthew Sent on 07/16/2024Amazing photographer and even better person
Not only was Tim a fantastic photographer but he was also a wonderful person to work with. We initially choose him because we felt like his photos had a timeless style, that we could enjoy for the rest of our lives. During our engagement photoshoot, we found Tim to be kind, that he had great ideas for various shots, gave us clear directions, and was amenable to all of our ideas and suggestions. And as a couple that don't normally feel comfortable with taking pictures, my fiancé and I LOVED all of the photos that came out. But my favorite example of his great character came while we were shooting photos right before our wedding ceremony. I was feeling rushed and panicked from being behind in our schedule, but Tim reassured me, telling me that everything was okay and would be fine - and that the most important thing was to be in the moment and enjoy every second of the day. I'll never be able to thank him enough, because that advice really did help me calm down and enjoy the most amazing day of my entire life. For your sake, I hope that Tim will be available to take pictures for your special day as well, because I guarantee that you will not regret it. -
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Sarah Sent on 06/16/2024Amazing Photos!
Tim did an amazing job taking photos for our wedding weekend. He is so talented and great to work with. -
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Tim H. Sent on 12/20/2023Awesome experience with Tim!
We worked with Tim for our November 2023 wedding. He also helped with our engagement photos early in 2023. He was fantastic to work with all the way through from the hiring process all the way to delivering our photos. Tim works with you for a fantastic balance of getting us what we want, but also guiding us through the areas where we needed help. My wife and I aren't the most comfortable in front of the camera, but Tim made us feel at ease! We highly recommend Tim to any couples looking for a photographer. -
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Andrew Sent on 11/06/2023Absolutely excellent wedding photographer!
Tim was great to work with! His friendliness and professionalism made the "getting ready" and post-ceremony family church photos painless and not seem like a chore. In between the ceremony and reception we wanted pictures taken at a location that he had never shot before and thus he wasn't familiar with the space. Tim's talent and eagerness to try new things made the pictures turn out fantastic. During the reception, we trusted Tim to capture the evening as he saw fit and he did not disappoint. Tim delivered the hi-res digital photos in a timely manner. Overall, we have no complaints of any size about using THara Photo. We highly recommend him to everyone! -
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Matt Sent on 08/16/2023The Wedding Photographer to get
Tim was amazing throughout the whole process! He shot our wedding and his talent and professionalism shined through! Not only did he make it easy on us as the bride and groom, but he got amazing shots while feeling imperceptible to the other attendees. Hire Thara Photo if you want immaculate pictures and an amazing experience while they are being taken. -
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Naphaka Sent on 08/02/2022Most efficient and experienced photographer
We couldn’t have been happier with Tim. He’s so efficient with the limited time slots that we have for the wedding day, and he is so experienced with where and how to take good photographs in Chicago. It made our day so much easier and not as tiring. We are so thankful to have him as our photographer. -
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Christine Sent on 06/14/2022Amazing skills, Flexible, Professional, Easy to work with
Beautiful photography. Easy to get along with. Flexible and honest. Extremely professional and responsive. Patient. Tim is the one vendor that I never stressed about, and we felt confident he would deliver. -
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Katrina Sent on 09/15/2021Simply the Best!
I'm forever grateful that Tim was recommended to us by a friend. Right from the initial meeting, Tim was kind, honest, professional, and made us feel at ease. I'm SO glad Tim was with us on our wedding day. The communication leading up to the date was great, and we knew just what to expect. He made everyone feel calm and created a relaxed environment for bridal party and family group photos. The photography was one thing we did not have to worry about on our wedding day. We received so many compliments from the bridal party and guests about how nice and professional Tim was, and I couldn't agree more! He captured some very special candid moments during the ceremony and reception, which we will cherish thanks to him. Our engagement and pandemic "porch session" photos when we bought a new house were also done by Tim, and those were equally great experiences. We would work with him again in a heartbeat! -
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Grace Sent on 08/02/2021Two words - HIRE TIM
Tim was a major part of the magic for us - from engagement photos to wedding day. He was experienced, professional, and felt like a friend in our presence, just capturing all of the best memories. And though our wedding was in Detroit, a city he's unfamiliar with, he knew how to take charge and be versatile to take the best pictures. We LOVED the photos and couldn't be more grateful that Tim was a part of our day. Hire Tim, he is the best! -
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Brianna Sent on 07/22/2021Tim knew just what we were looking for!
Tim was perfect! I could not have asked for a better photographer. We had a brief conversation a few weeks before the wedding. I was able to explain what I was looking for on the day of. I wanted some beautiful photos, but I didn't want to feel bogged down with tons of staged photos, thus missing out on important moments from the wedding day. Tim was able to capture some awesome posed photos, as well as allowing us plenty of time to enjoy our day! He was great and was totally onboard with what we wanted to do. Thanks Tim! -
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Sharan Sent on 07/16/2021The right person for capturing the precious moments !
Tim helped us capture our memorable Zoom wedding experience. Even for a simple wedding, Tim did an excellent and awesome job to capture our precious moments. He is very creative and with his professional skills you can never go wrong. Tim made an extra effort to capture the pictures from a perfect angle. Thank you so much Tim for working with us , we truly appreciate you ! -
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Jennett Sent on 03/19/2021Flexible and Efficient!
We are so grateful for Tim. Our wedding was in October 2020, and we had to make some major changes to be able to move forward with our ceremony. Tim was incredibly gracious as we figured out our new plan. On the big day, he worked quickly and turned around beautiful photos that we, of course, will cherish forever. We may not have had the ceremony we had imagined, but Tim was able to capture the magical moments of our small backyard wedding, and we will always have those memories, thanks to him. -
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Peter Sent on 03/03/2021Tim is an absolute professional delight to work with!
Can't recommend enough here.... Tim's Control, poise, and confidence was seen every moment throughout the process of our Wedding Day. And the end-result.... was stunning and phenomenal. Just an overall great human being as well, a super fair price (with a leather bound book on top!) no regrets here choosing THara Photo across the board. -
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Jade Sent on 02/18/2021Highly Recommend!
Tim was a fantastic wedding photographer, especially during a year when wedding planning was turned upside down due to the pandemic. He stayed in close contact with us in the months leading up to it and enabled us to shift our plans as necessary, offering helpful ideas and thoughts to make it a wonderful experience. His attention to detail and experience as a photographer is unmatched, and the photos he took truly gives those who weren't able to attend a chance to feel like they were. I know my husband and I will look back at our wedding photos and smile, not only because we opted to get married during a crazy year (masks and all!), but also because he captured an intimate experience in such a stunning way - so much so that we're having him take photos at our 1 year anniversary / wedding celebration part 2! -
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Maria Sent on 08/10/2020Fabulous summer skies
We had the best experience with Tim! We were supposed to only do an engagement shoot in Spring but that had to be postponed due to Covid-19. Tim was super flexible and accommodating with the scheduling, until we found the perfect morning for the shoot in early July. We were so pleased with his photos that we hired him for our last minute elopement. That day it rained so much that we were close to cancel our outdoor event. Tim was ready to just go with whatever we would decide...until a big rainbow came out! Tim was there to capture all of that beauty. The photos are incredible, his flexibility really payed off! -
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Aman Sent on 02/20/2020Tim Hara - Master Photographer!!!
Tim is truly amazing. From our initial meeting with him, we knew he would be the one to capture our special day. He knows how to handle any situation and makes you feel at ease.
Our engagement session included our dog, and Tim was very patient and had fun with her! Our wedding day felt so stress free because Tim knew what he was doing and made us feel comfortable and relaxed. He was on time and understood and got all the shots we wanted with our family and friends.
Tim is the best of the best! We cannot wait to see his masterwork on our wedding pictures, and we hope to work with him again! -
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Carrie Sent on 12/18/2019Simply Amazing
My Husband and I are so happy that we hired Tim to capture our special day. Tim has a professional demeanor and is very easy to work with. We love all of the photos so much! It is an amazing experience to look through all of our photos and instantly be brought back to our day. We can't thank Tim enough for flawlessly capturing a once in a lifetime moment. -
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Anna Sent on 12/13/2019Tim was amazing to work with! The photos turned out perfectly.
Tim was easy to work with and made me feel comfortable. My husband and I were so happy and pleased with the photos and wedding album was beautiful. -
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Nathalie Sent on 12/10/2019Professional and Stunning No Frills Photography!
One of the most frustrating parts of wedding planning is the lack of transparency and communication with vendors. Tim was so gracious and the opposite of that! From the moment we met, we knew we wanted to work with him. We joked that during our wedding we couldn’t find the photographer- meanwhile, in every casual video of the day, you can clearly see Tim in the background! He was present yet not in the way of anything that was happening- unlike many weddings I have seen before. We had a winter wedding and he was so patient and genuinely cared about getting our shots. His previews showed us exactly how talented he is, and we are so grateful that we chose him as our photographer. His pricing transparency was extremely helpful, and sold us immediately because of his candidness. You want Tim as your photographer! There are no gimmicks, and you will be absolutely beyond satisfied with the shots you get. He takes his work seriously, and will make you feel like your wedding is the most important thing on his agenda. -
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Aditi Sent on 11/25/2019Flexible, easygoing and wonderful to work with!
Tim did an amazing job capturing our wedding day! He was easy to work with and made sure we got all of the shots we wanted! The final products were beautiful, we got so many compliments from family and friends. Thank you Tim! -
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Bizhan Sent on 10/20/2019The best in Chicagoland!!!
Tim was absolutely exceptional! He takes some of the best pictures you will ever see! But there are a lot of people that can “take good pictures.” What separates Tim is his incredible professionalism and his obvious passion for what he does. Wrangling friends and family and managing time at a wedding it almost impossible. Tim somehow can handle large groups of people with tons of different (and sometimes demanding lol) personalities and still get the most incredible pictures! But even though he is so involved and gives great direction; as the wedding day progresses, you start to forget he is even there! He just seamlessly navigates your big day, never missing a moment! Don’t make the mistake of hiring someone else to entrust with the most important of days. Meet with Tim and you’ll understand right away! -
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