Photography

minskat30

Does anyone have any recommendations for a photographer who produces really quality photojournalistic work?  My budget is around $3,500 for two photographers for 9-10 hours of photography.  The wedding will be downtown in Chicago.  Thanks in advance!

Cony&Ben

We loved our photographers, Gilbert and Nessli Reyes of GReyes Photography! Their packages start at $2000 for all-day photography with two shooters. They are both really great to work with and super talented. Every time he posts new photos from a wedding, it makes me want to get married again!

http://www.greyesphotography.com/

abussen

I absolutely love my photographer. It is a husband and wife. They are located in Madison WI, but Chicago is part of their coverage area. There is no time limit on the day and they are much less then your budget. 

Here is a link to their website... check out their blog. I also did some engagement pictures which you can see and they were in Downtown Chicago. I am getting married in the West Loop in December of this year and I am so happy to have them working my wedding. 

http://bellowblue.com/

ncwenze

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[QUOTE]We loved our photographers, Gilbert and Nessli Reyes of GReyes Photography! Their packages start at $2000 for all-day photography with two shooters. They are both really great to work with and super talented. Every time he posts new photos from a wedding, it makes me want to get married again! <a href="http://www.greyesphotography.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.greyesphotography.com/</a>
Posted by Cony&Ben[/QUOTE]

We are using Greyes Photography based on your recommendation. I love that they have their portfolio on their webpage, and he emails you back INSTANTLY whenever you contact him.
Their prices have gone up a lot since your wedding, but we signed with him in the nick of time He was willing to honor the lower price quote he gave us months earlier. Im super excited about Greyes, I think our photos are going to be amazing!

KatWAG

Tammy Leathem from Leathem photography is right in your budget. I used her and she is amazing and even did our engagement shoot for free. We had 2 photogrpahers all day with no limit on pictures take or number of hours. We got a picture preview 3 days after our wedding!

MobKaz

http://matushekphotography.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matushek-Photography/119839858076229

This is a relatively new duo.  Their prices are moreso a reflection of their "newness" to the wedding market, so do not be misled by their affordability.  They did a fantastic job at my son's wedding this past July.  They are a remarkable couple, who seem to have a knack for "getting" each couple and their nuances.

I would highly recommend them. 

Cony&Ben

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Photography : We are using Greyes Photography based on your recommendation. I love that they have their portfolio on their webpage, and he emails you back INSTANTLY whenever you contact him. Their prices have gone up a lot since your wedding, but we signed with him in the nick of time He was willing to honor the lower price quote he gave us months earlier. Im super excited about Greyes, I think our photos are going to be amazing!
Posted by ncwenze[/QUOTE]
I'm so glad you decided to go with them! I seriously loved working with them and was so happy with our photos! They are the nicest people, so I'm happy to see their business growing. I look forward to seeing him post your photos when the time comes!

elellingson

Definitely check out Erica Rose:
www.erosephoto.com

www.ericaroseblog.com
the quality of her photos is higher than anyone else we could find, and our budget was similar to yours! Good luck in your search.

CASK85

Kara Schultz!!  

minskat30

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[QUOTE]Kara Schultz!!  
Posted by cschiano[/QUOTE]

I was going to PM you about who did your photos actually.  Thank you.  :)

minskat30

Thank you all, ladies.  I appreciate the suggestions and am looking into each one. 

loca4pook

We are using Fred Fox which has tons of positive reviews and have been around forever...They were extremely affordable and were quite accomodating so far

snn07102011

My rec is Janet Johnston ... We take our engagement pics tomorrow, but she did my friends wedding last year and she was the first vendor I booked when we got engaged. Shea out of Aurora, but does travel. Good luck!!!

lmg1115

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[QUOTE]<a href="http://matushekphotography.com/" rel="nofollow">http://matushekphotography.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matushek-Photography/119839858076229" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matushek-Photography/119839858076229</a> This is a relatively new duo.  Their prices are moreso a reflection of their "newness" to the wedding market, so do not be misled by their affordability.  They did a fantastic job at my son's wedding this past July.  They are a remarkable couple, who seem to have a knack for "getting" each couple and their nuances. I would highly recommend them. 
Posted by mobkaz[/QUOTE]

Peter is amazing and their work is gorgeous!! CHECK OUT  MATUSHEK!!!