Photographers near Des Plaines

“Kenny Kim was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He is incredibly kind, easy to be around, and genuinely takes the time to get to know every guest. He learned our guests’ names, remembered who was related to who, and made people feel comfortable in front of the camera without ever forcing anything. The photos are beautiful. He captured a perfect mix of clean, timeless portraits and candid moments that actually feel like us. We received hundreds of highlight images within 48 hours, and the full gallery of over 2,000 photos just 12 days later, which was amazing. We’re so grateful for the way Kenny documented our day, and we’ll treasure these photos for a long time. I’d recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer who is talented, professional, and genuinely good to work with. And his prices are extremely reasonable for his experience and caliber/level of skill.“

“We had an incredible experience with Ashley Ham Photography and cannot recommend her enough. Ashley was prompt, professional, and extremely communicative from start to finish. She arrived on time and immediately made the entire process feel smooth and stress‑free.

What truly set Ashley apart was how she supported me during the event — she gently helped manage the flow, reminded me to relax, and made sure I was enjoying the moment instead of feeling overwhelmed as the host. That meant more than I can express.

She captured so many beautiful memories, and the photos were absolutely top‑notch — natural, emotional, and perfectly timed. She was also incredibly graceful and accommodating with editing requests, taking the time to re‑edit a few photos exactly as I asked.

Ashley is talented, calm, kind, and a true professional. We are beyond grateful for her work and will cherish these photos forever.“

“Would definitely recommend Miguel. He is timely, professional, and kind. He takes amazing pictures and gets them back to you very quickly.“

“I had the absolute pleasure of working with her on a beautiful elopement, and she was incredible to collaborate with. Despite the cold, she showed up with such warmth, flexibility, and kindness, making the entire experience seamless and enjoyable.

Her ability to capture the true essence and emotion of the couple was nothing short of magical. Every moment she documented felt authentic and full of feeling. I’m so grateful to have worked alongside someone so talented and dedicated, and I truly look forward to collaborating again in the future.“

“Something Blue was absolutely wonderful - I truly couldn't have asked for a better team to work with on my daughter's wedding day! They made everything feel so easy and fun, and we were able to get everything done with time to spare. Every single person was pleasant, professional, and a joy to work with! I only wish there were more people like them in the world! A special thank you to Liz, Christy, Conrad, and Marcella - you all made the day even more special! I would 100% hire them again in a heartbeat and would love to relive the experience with the same amazing team! Thank you for everything.“

“Amazing airbnb photographer in Chicago! If you want to get bookings for your airbnb then book this session!“

“Married on 10/3/25 and our experience was amazing. Truly amazing. From working with the staff prior to our wedding up to our actual wedding day. Of course, Maks, our photographer was honestly the best part of the day. He was INCREDIBLE! The amount of compliments we received from our bridal party, family and friends was like no other. If Maks is available, TRUST ME, request him!!! Although I know many other photographers are exceptional, our experience was top notch and our photos are everything we hoped for.“

“Nicole Jones did THE most wonderful job photographing my wedding ceremony and portrait photos. She was so professional, knowledgeable and prepared. She met with me beforehand, scouted the location, checked the lighting, and kept things running smoothly while having to photograph over 20 people day of. She knew how to help with positioning while still making all of the pictures authentic and even candid. My pictures were perfect beyond my wildest dreams and I can’t believe how lucky we are to have someone so talented right here on the North Shore. I can’t wait to have Nicole Jones take all of my future family photos and am so grateful to her everyday I get to look at these beautiful pictures that captured the essence of everyone’s love and happiness. Thank you SO much Nicole we are forever lucky we met you!“

“While planning our wedding, one piece of advice we kept hearing from family and friends who were already married was that if they could go back in time, they would invest in a better wedding photographer/videographer. That advice really stayed with us, and we’re so glad we followed it from the beginning because choosing this team was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.

From the very start, they were amazing to work with. They were attentive, professional, and listened to all of our requests. On the wedding day, we had several unexpected changes, including street closures and last-minute location adjustments. Despite all of that, they handled everything with such calm and professionalism. They even suggested beautiful alternative locations for our photos and worked seamlessly around our schedule to make sure we still captured everything we wanted.

Their ability to adapt while keeping everything organized and smooth made a huge difference on such a busy day. They captured every important moment and so many meaningful details that we will cherish forever.

When we received our photos and videos, we were beyond happy with the results. Every picture and video brings us right back to that day, and we find ourselves smiling every time we look through them.

We are truly grateful for their incredible work. They are extremely talented, professional, and passionate about what they do. If you are looking for someone to capture your wedding or any important event, I highly recommend them. You will not regret hiring them.“

“They hit it out of the park again! I will always stick to what works and when I say they work I mean it! Gerardo is amazing at what he does he truly loves what he does and he is amazing at it! Thank you Edward Fox photography for another incredible evening!“

“I recently did my maternity photoshoot with Alina. Thank you Alina for such a incredible experience!!! I was quite nervous but the comfort and the atmosphere that she gave made me enjoy every captured moment ? I was very much impressed with the final edited pictures, beyond what I had imagined. I strongly recommend Alina to those who want pictures of themselves that really reflect their best side??“

“Randy was more than we could ever have asked for on our special day. He was easy to work with, kind, visionary, and captured every moment. He truly did not miss a moment and felt like he was family. I could not recommend him more to anyone!“

“Needed Canadian passport photograph. Met with Maggie. She is very courtous, friendly, and experienced. I strongly recommend her for your photo needs. I sure hope my passport photos will pass. But, I don't worry because I have Maggie's assurance and support. Maggie's work will do the charm. Thank you.“

“Peter was exceptional. The photos were taken quickly and he was able to truly capture our amazing wedding in wonderful detail. We also received access to our digital copies within days to relive the moment in bliss (it goes by fast).“

“Dennis’ work is simply amazing! Hands down a great photographer who truly takes pride in his work. I've hired him a couple times a month for the last 2 years to document private healthcare office build-outs and recommend him to any business owner, architect, or builder wanting to their work to stand out. As much as I hesitate to share a good secret, this one is too good to keep to myself. Hire Dennis Jourdan Photo & Video. You'll be so glad you did.“

“Jan was so fun to work with! She was great at getting smiles out of our young kids, and got some really lovely pictures of our whole family!“

“We hired Saud and his team for our wedding and they are extremely professional. They were punctual and reliable. They knew exactly what shots to take to capture every moment perfectly. I felt comfortable following Saud's direction and am grateful for every picture. The aspect that blows everyone out of the water is how quick of a turnaround we had received the photos, video and highlight video. Within a week, we were able to enjoy all three digitally. I've watched and looked through all of photos and videos multiple times out of pure happiness and satisfaction with the product. You will not regret working with High Dynamics.“

“Big thanks to the photo studio for doing an excellent job with my PASSPORT PHOTOS! I appreciate the attention to detail and the great quality.Highly recommended!By the way, I’d recommend skipping Walgreens for passport photos – had a bad experience there. This studio, on the other hand, did an amazing job. Save yourself the trouble and come here instead!“

“I was in town for a wedding and went to Summer for a refresh on my highlights. She was super sweet, did a great job on blending the blonde with my natural. I love the end result! Got so many compliments too.“

“We had In Light Photo Booths back at our school again for another event, and as always they are great! It’s so easy to schedule everything, there are so many options of backdrops to choose from, great options for the types of booths, and Andrei is such a please to work with. The kids had a blast, as usual, with the photo options and props ~ I don’t think there was a minute that went by that both of them weren’t being used. I would 100% recommend him to anyone needing a fun event photo op.“

“I was familiar with Nicole Thomas Photography for family photos, but I would wholeheartedly recommend her for professional headshots too. She and her team shared a lot of good tips to prepare and were very helpful and patient on-site, making sure we got the perfect shots.“

“He was excellent. Our videos and photos are amazing. I strongly recommend to work with him for your celebrations“

“I had made a table that I was very proud of and wanted to sell. I have a camera, doesn't everyone, but knew I wanted a better picture than I could take. I went to Merkle's Photography and couldn't be happier. The pictures were beyond professional. They were personal. I felt he captured what I was trying to express. I recommend Merkle's Photography to anyone who is looking for the perfect pictures.“

“Jimmy was very patient with me and the kids our engagement photos turned out perfect!!!!“

“This studio is next level. Curtis and team know exactly what they are doing and have tons of experience. Loved how Curtis talked me through the filming process which helped me be at ease.“