Photographers near Elk Grove Village

“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.“

“Essence was truly phenomenal for our September wedding! Joe was our photographer and Adrien was our videographer, and both did an incredible job. We absolutely love all of our photos and are obsessed with our wedding video. They captured the day so beautifully and gave us moments we’ll cherish forever.

We also used their formalwear company and highly, highly recommend them! I especially cannot say enough great things about Gerry. We had finalized the groomsmen shoes, belts, and tie colors well in advance. When my husband went with his dad and brothers to pick up their tuxes, I was on FaceTime to see everything and I immediately felt overwhelmed because it looked completely different than what we had originally chosen.

Gerry went above and beyond to make it right. He worked so hard to accommodate my wants, switching every pair of shoes from brown to black, changing the tie colors entirely, and even giving us belt options plus suspenders so we could try everything together. He was patient, kind, and genuinely cared about making sure we were happy. After everything he did, I felt 10,000 times better, and the tuxes turned out amazing. I’m so grateful for his dedication and attention to detail!“

“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.“

“We had a destination wedding to Schaumburg, IL for our Medieval Ren Fair themed wedding. Our photographer Conrad with Something Blue Photography knocked it out of the park! He made us feel so special and he was so enthusiastic about our themed wedding. The quality of the photos is wonderful. He really captured our personalities and I will cherish these memories forever. Their email communications before the wedding during planning, and after, were so helpful and professional! I would highly recommend picking Something Blue for your wedding photographers!“

“David did an excellent job with my high-end Chicago headshots. As a photographer, it’s stressful being in front of the camera, but he made it easy and comfortable. I got the shots I needed, and his studio is fantastic. Highly recommend.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 is simply the best!! He was so easy to work with from beginning to end and gave us great ideas when we weren't quite sure how to pose. On the day of our wedding, I actually got stuck in the elevator with Randy and his team on the way to my first look with my husband! They made sure I didn't freak out (too much) and still made sure we got all of our pictures we wanted. It was even chilly during our photos and Randy let me borrow his jacket between shots so l wouldn't get too cold! We are so happy with how our pictures came out and are happy to have them forever“

“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!“

“I made an appointment with Maggie at MWD Photography because the photo taken by Walgreens for my passport looked like a mugshot. Maggie was amazing! She adjusted my hair as necessary and the photo came out Perfect! I highly recommend MWD photography for any of your photography needs! A++++“

“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!“

“Worked with Andrei on our wedding at the Art Institute of Chicago on 09/23/23.

I know this is based on stars, but 10/10 working with their Company. Andrei was so EASY to work with and they were our favorite vendor because there were NO PROBLEMS.

Not only were they easy with no issues, their service was IMPECCABLE and everyone had GREAT things to say about their setup and QUALITY.

Austin“

“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.“

“Harry was an awesome photographer to have on our wedding day! He was so sweet to meet us with us a week before the wedding at check out the venue for photo ideas in case the weather was bad. He had so many great ideas for photos! Harry was so considerate he took a couple of pictures on his cell phone and texted them to me after the wedding so I had some right away! Harry was great and I can’t wait to get the rest of my pictures!“