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Geraldine.o photography

Geraldine.o photography

Great 4.8

(261)

Great 4.8

(261)

449 hires on Thumbtack
62 similar jobs done near you

Richard E. says, "Geraldine was right on time on a very snowy day for my husband's 40th birthday party."See more

Richard E. says, "Geraldine was right on time on a very snowy day for my husband's 40th birthday party."

Exceptional 5.0

(48)

Exceptional 5.0

(48)

69 hires on Thumbtack
10 similar jobs done near you

Samuel H. says, "We had an amazing experience with our photographer. He was professional, easy to work with, and captured our day beautifully. The photos turned out better than we could have hoped for, and we’re so grateful to have these memories. Highly recommend."See more

Samuel H. says, "We had an amazing experience with our photographer. He was professional, easy to work with, and captured our day beautifully. The photos turned out better than we could have hoped for, and we’re so grateful to have these memories. Highly recommend."

Svyat Bogdanov photography

Svyat Bogdanov photography

Excellent 4.9

(36)

Excellent 4.9

(36)

42 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

Alexander M. says, "Very easy to work with and great photos!"See more

Alexander M. says, "Very easy to work with and great photos!"

C.C. Photo & Video Chicago

C.C. Photo & Video Chicago

Great 4.8

(83)

Great 4.8

(83)

200 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

Michelle M. says, "Caleb did a excellent job with our wedding very friendly and very professional I highly recommend his services"See more

Michelle M. says, "Caleb did a excellent job with our wedding very friendly and very professional I highly recommend his services"

Developing Diamonds Photography LLC

Developing Diamonds Photography LLC

Exceptional 5.0

(43)

Exceptional 5.0

(43)

90 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

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Christie M. says, "It has been a pleasure working with Developing Diamonds. They were very responsive and willing to meet multiple times before our wedding. The price was very responsible and they were all very professional. Would definitely recommend. Almost 3 years after our wedding we lost all our pictures when our computer crashed. Elliot was able to recover our photos and sent them to us. We are so grateful, those are memories we will cherish forever."See more

Christie M. says, "It has been a pleasure working with Developing Diamonds. They were very responsive and willing to meet multiple times before our wedding. The price was very responsible and they were all very professional. Would definitely recommend. Almost 3 years after our wedding we lost all our pictures when our computer crashed. Elliot was able to recover our photos and sent them to us. We are so grateful, those are memories we will cherish forever."

Exceptional 5.0

(42)

Exceptional 5.0

(42)

103 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

Axel R. says, "He even made it to our party in a snowstorm, so I’m very grateful for his commitment to his work."See more

Axel R. says, "He even made it to our party in a snowstorm, so I’m very grateful for his commitment to his work."

Imafora Photography

Imafora Photography

Exceptional 5.0

(11)

Exceptional 5.0

(11)

5 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

Joe Umana says, "My fianc and I did our engagement photos with Jorge. Not only did he guide us through picking out our photo package, but he also helped us choose the places where we took our photos.Jorge scoped out the areas where we took our photos a week in advance. Then, on the day of, he arrived early and was super professional throughout. Jorge took photos in many beautiful areas, and captured many different types of photos of my fianc and I.A couple days after, the photos were already edited and sent our way. We were so happy with how they turned out! If you need a photographer for your engagement or wedding or special occasion, I highly recommend going with Jorge! Thank you, Jorge, for all you did!"See more

Joe Umana says, "My fianc and I did our engagement photos with Jorge. Not only did he guide us through picking out our photo package, but he also helped us choose the places where we took our photos.Jorge scoped out the areas where we took our photos a week in advance. Then, on the day of, he arrived early and was super professional throughout. Jorge took photos in many beautiful areas, and captured many different types of photos of my fianc and I.A couple days after, the photos were already edited and sent our way. We were so happy with how they turned out! If you need a photographer for your engagement or wedding or special occasion, I highly recommend going with Jorge! Thank you, Jorge, for all you did!"

G&R Photography

G&R Photography

Great 4.8

(52)

Great 4.8

(52)

83 hires on Thumbtack
22 similar jobs done near you

George M. says, "Absolutely excellent! Ruben went above and beyond for our engagement photos - couldn’t have asked for a better photographer 10/10 thank you Ruben!!!"See more

George M. says, "Absolutely excellent! Ruben went above and beyond for our engagement photos - couldn’t have asked for a better photographer 10/10 thank you Ruben!!!"

KMc Video and Photo Productions

KMc Video and Photo Productions

Very good 4.5

(65)

Very good 4.5

(65)

137 hires on Thumbtack
4 similar jobs done near you

Alicia J. says, "They captured my 35th birthday beautifully, so it was a no-brainer to reach out again for my 40th—and I’m so glad they’re still going strong post-pandemic"See more

Alicia J. says, "They captured my 35th birthday beautifully, so it was a no-brainer to reach out again for my 40th—and I’m so glad they’re still going strong post-pandemic"

VTP.Photography

VTP.Photography

Excellent 4.9

(18)

Excellent 4.9

(18)

34 hires on Thumbtack
3 similar jobs done near you

Andrew M. says, "They took great photos for me and my band, it was very low lighting and we tend to move a lot but they still managed to get solid shots of us. Great experience over all"See more

Andrew M. says, "They took great photos for me and my band, it was very low lighting and we tend to move a lot but they still managed to get solid shots of us. Great experience over all"

Reviews for Chicago birthday party photographers on Thumbtack

From Laura B.

Layne Dixon Photography

Layne Dixon Photography

Layne was great to work with! She made the process of hiring a photographer for my birthday party easy. I’d happily work with Layne again.

From LeDia S.

eClarke Photography

eClarke Photography

Eric was absolutely phenomenal and provided excellent photos and memories from my 30th Birthday Halloween Party. He was professional, personable, and timely, and is truly a great event photographer that captures lively candids. I'm in the process of booking him for an upcoming party since he was that great.

From Rumya R.

Karolina Heggaton Photography

Karolina Heggaton Photography

Karolina photographed our daughter's 1st birthday party. She was professional and punctual, and captured the moments of our party perfectly. The photos were very candid and 'in the moment', as we had requested. She also took some family photos before the event that were lovely. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent event photographer!

From Rose n.

Reel Good Photography

Reel Good Photography

I hired Reel Good Photography for my birthday party. I had never hired a photographer before so I was skeptical and didn't know what to expect. My expectations were exceeded. Not only was she absolutely delightful to have at the party, her photos came out amazing. My guests and I felt like we were reliving that wonderful night again. I will definitely hire her again for a future party :)

From Pamela D.

W. Biederman Photography

W. Biederman Photography

Working with Bill for my 75th Birthday Party was a wonderful experience. The photos are exactly what l was looking for: a combination of informal and family groupings. Easy to work with and very responsive to every request. Highly recommend his services.

From Leena M.

Eljay Cabrera Photography

Eljay Cabrera Photography

I hired the team for my son’s 5th birthday party in order to make sure we captured memories. They did an awesome job, were kind and professional, on time, flexible, and we got an album of great photos promptly as promised. Thank you!

From Tracy T.

Mina was great to work with! We requested she photograph our friend's 40th birthday in Chicago and she was quick to respond and confirm the event. The day of the event, Mina came to the party and was friendly, quick to pick up who the bday girl was, the important people at the party, and got great shots of the event space. Highly recommend Mina for your event!

From Nicole S.

HMeadow Photography

HMeadow Photography

I highly recommend Haley for your next photo shoot or event. She did a wonderful job capturing our daughter's first birthday party. Haley was friendly, punctual, and extremely quick in her turnaround. She listened to exactly what we wanted and produced BEAUTIFUL photos. We will treasure them for years to come!

From Thumbtack Customer

Lori Strock Photography

Lori Strock Photography

The original photographer for our son's birthday party had to cancel at the last minute. Lori stepped in on short notice, calmed our concerns, and did a wonderful job. She was friendly, professional, and delivered great pictures. We are very happy, thank you Lori!!

From Kamal K.

Photography by Dwight Avent

Photography by Dwight Avent

I hired him for my son's birthday party last weekend.. He has no sense how to click the photographs, no photo has complete picture i.e. every photo is cutting by left, right, top etc.. There is birthday table we have and he took 3 photo of that table in parts instead of single table photo.. lots of photos have flash lights and he even didn't try to click again for better one.. No picture ha background and guests both.. Even with closeup photos he cut the head, face of guests.. In Overall nut shell Please don't hire this person, else it will ruin your photoshoot. I can't share photo with guest but some table pics are here.. I am sure if a kid is asked to take photos, will give good pictures than this guy..

From Yun X.

W. Biederman Photography

W. Biederman Photography

We hired Bill to take pictures for our son’s four year old birthday party at an indoor trampoline park. Around 20 kids were in our party but mixed with other kids when they jump around and Bill did a fantastic job tracking them all! We got a LOT of edited photos in less than a week, and the families were so happy with them!

From Thumbtack Customer

Martika Photography, LLC

Martika Photography, LLC

It was great working with Martika for my daughter's 1-year-old birthday party AND cake smash photos. It was a lot to cram in to a short amount of time and limited space, and she was very flexible, accommodating and had great suggestions. The photos are GORGEOUS and she had a very fast turnaround time! Also, she's very quick at responding to questions/emails which is great. Would definitely recommend Martika as a photographer! Thank you!

From Thumbtack Customer

Nicole Jansma Photography

Nicole Jansma Photography

I wish I could give 10 stars! We hired Nicole for a private family photo shoot & 1st Birthday party event photography and were pleased beyond belief! Nicole is so sweet & has amazing talent! She has great communication - timely & precise. The photos were turned around in such a short time & the viewing/downloading was very user-friendly. She is worth WAY more than what she charges! :)

From Thumbtack Customer

Dave Ouano Photography

Dave Ouano Photography

I am ecstatic about my photos for my baby's first birthday party! He captured every magical moment which will be cherished for years to come. He was also very professional and patient with my guests! I highly recommend Dave for any event! Thanks Dave! Job well done!

From Ailie R.

VisualEtiquette

VisualEtiquette

Emil photographed my 30th birthday party and it was honestly some of the best money I’ve ever spent! His prices were very reasonable, and I was blown away by the quality and quantity of photos I received (and within 4-5 days). He was very friendly and did a nice job coordinating group shots and also taking some candids. I would definitely hire him again in the future!

From Thumbtack Customer

Rock 1 Photography

Rock 1 Photography

Brittany photographed my birthday cocktail party of about 15+ close friends and family at a downtown venue; she showed up early, was very upbeat and extremely professional as she magically managed to capture EVERY special moment at our private event and include all the guests in the photos as they arrived and mingled. I am soooo happy I went with Brittany and will absolutely use her for all of my photography needs in Chicago from now on, as she was very quick to send me a link with all the photos from the event including 30 edited ones with my dearest guests. A+++++ rating

From Amal S.

Karolina Heggaton Photography

Karolina Heggaton Photography

Karolina was very professional, helpful and excellent at her job! She communicated with me, showed up on time, did what we agreed on! I am so grateful for her and how beautifully she caught our daughter's 1st Birthday party! She is my photographer to go to now and recommend her to everyone I know. She did what she promised!

From Michael U.

Reel Good Photography

Reel Good Photography

Binita was a joy to work with. My wife and I planned a huge milestone surprise birthday party for my parents. There were a lot of logistics involved and it was extremely important to us that we found someone who could capture all the key moments of the evening. Binita did just that. She was easy to work with, punctual, and gracefully captured the evening. The photos are lovely and we cannot wait to share them with our family.

From Renee L.

Eljay Cabrera Photography

Eljay Cabrera Photography

Finding and choosing Eljay Cabrera Photography was the best decision ever. Price was reasonable and the team was punctual and friendly. I loved seeing Eljay and his partner take pictures the whole night. This was exceptional because I didn’t have to worry about taking pictures myself and focus on the 70th birthday party for my wonderful mother. I would highly recommend Eljay for any of your special events. He was friendly and a joy to have at our event. You can’t go wrong choosing Eljay Cabrera Photography!! Thank you Eljay!! 🙏🏻😁

From Shira S.

VisualEtiquette

VisualEtiquette

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We couldn’t be happier with Emil for my daughter’s 8th birthday party! He was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. He was professional, punctual, and had such a great energy that made all the kids feel comfortable and excited. He captured so many beautiful, candid moments that truly showed the joy and fun of the celebration. The photos turned out amazing! He was also patient and creative. My daughter and her friends had a blast, and we now have the perfect memories documented. I highly recommend him for any event. Thank you for making my daughter’s birthday even more memorable!

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