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Birthday party photographers near Chicago, IL

Birthday party photographers in Chicago, IL outline timelines and shot lists, explain venue logistics, and confirm preferred moments before the event; they share updates during the party and review selected photos afterward. This clear process may help events run more smoothly.

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These pros consistently receive high praise in customer reviews.These popular pros are highly sought after for their quality and expertise.These pros recognize that your time is important, and are the fastest to respond to requests.These highly recommended pros are experts, ready to help with your project.

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Developing Diamonds Photography LLC
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Developing Diamonds Photography LLC

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Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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In high demand
  • 90 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • 90 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
Laney A. says, "We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos! Elliot had so many creative ideas while still making sure every single thing we wanted was covered. From start to finish, he was incredibly easy to work with, professional, relaxed, and genuinely enjoyable to have around on such an important day. He made us feel comfortable and confident, and it truly shows in our photos. We’re beyond grateful for the experience and the beautiful memories he captured. Highly recommend!"See more
Laney A. says, "We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos! Elliot had so many creative ideas while still making sure every single thing we wanted was covered. From start to finish, he was incredibly easy to work with, professional, relaxed, and genuinely enjoyable to have around on such an important day. He made us feel comfortable and confident, and it truly shows in our photos. We’re beyond grateful for the experience and the beautiful memories he captured. Highly recommend!"
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Imafora Photography
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Imafora Photography

Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

(16)

  • 6 hires on Thumbtack
  • 3 similar jobs done near you
  • 6 hires on Thumbtack
  • 3 similar jobs done near you

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Olivia Murphy says, "Jorge is absolutely incredible!!! He took his time and was so patient! We are beyond in love with our photos. He is so knowledgable and extremely talented in what he does. I would recommend him to literally anyone looking for photos. He went above and beyond and the pictures are perfect. Can not recommend him enough! I can't wait to work with him in the future.If you are looking for a photographer he is the one!!!"See more
Olivia Murphy says, "Jorge is absolutely incredible!!! He took his time and was so patient! We are beyond in love with our photos. He is so knowledgable and extremely talented in what he does. I would recommend him to literally anyone looking for photos. He went above and beyond and the pictures are perfect. Can not recommend him enough! I can't wait to work with him in the future.If you are looking for a photographer he is the one!!!"
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Mahrou Senobar Photography
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Mahrou Senobar Photography

Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

(36)

  • 57 hires on Thumbtack
  • 18 similar jobs done near you
  • 57 hires on Thumbtack
  • 18 similar jobs done near you
Ahmad S. says, "We worked with Mahrou for our courthouse wedding photos and had an amazing experience! She was on time, patient, full of great ideas, and incredibly flexible - even when we ran nearly two hours over. She felt like a friend rather than just a photographer - and that is exactly who you need for the big moments in life. Awesome experience. Highly recommended!"See more
Ahmad S. says, "We worked with Mahrou for our courthouse wedding photos and had an amazing experience! She was on time, patient, full of great ideas, and incredibly flexible - even when we ran nearly two hours over. She felt like a friend rather than just a photographer - and that is exactly who you need for the big moments in life. Awesome experience. Highly recommended!"
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Margarita Chudinova | margaritach.photo
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Margarita Chudinova | margaritach.photo

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Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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  • 17 hires on Thumbtack
  • 6 similar jobs done near you
  • 17 hires on Thumbtack
  • 6 similar jobs done near you
Anthony D. says, "Margarita was awesome to work with. She had less reviews compared to some other photographers but I really liked what I saw in her portfolio and aligned with the artistic style she goes for. I’m so happy I decided to go with her as the photos for our sunrise proposal turned out amazing. She understands what angles and backdrops work, and is great at positioning you in a way the makes the final pictures turn out amazing. Would highly recommend anyone considering hiring a photographer to go with Margarita!"See more
Anthony D. says, "Margarita was awesome to work with. She had less reviews compared to some other photographers but I really liked what I saw in her portfolio and aligned with the artistic style she goes for. I’m so happy I decided to go with her as the photos for our sunrise proposal turned out amazing. She understands what angles and backdrops work, and is great at positioning you in a way the makes the final pictures turn out amazing. Would highly recommend anyone considering hiring a photographer to go with Margarita!"
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.

Mlewisvisuals
Mlewisvisuals
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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