Hi, I'm Bill, and I love capturing life’s candid moments. I have a lot more availability and flexibility directly through my site. I am inspired by people and their stories, beautiful spaces, nature and simplicity. I strive to create stunning, real photos that truly capture the emotion of the moment. I want to tell your story and capture breathtaking imagery that will be cherished for years to come.
I strive to give my clients the greatest quality and value. For every hour of a session, you will receive 100-plus fully edited images. I like to capture everything. I shoot with the Nikon Z9 and D850.
Nothing pleases me more than an ecstatic customer who can't believe I captured the shot. My customers will tell you that when I'm on the job, I'm everywhere. I do my best to capture every moment, whether I'm doing a family event on Lake Michigan, a corporate shoot at the Union League Club, or an engagement session in Lincoln Park. I always have two to three cameras on me on every shoot so I can quickly go from an intimate shot to a wider portrait.
Overview
Hired 199 times
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14 years in business
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House
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Condo / townhouse
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Drone
Fixed-wing aircraft / plane
Helicopter
Blimp
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Photos
Video clips
Full edited video
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Bean B.
May 3, 2026
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Bill is the photographer you want to capture your special moments. I hired him for my proposal and I’ve received the previews and those alone are worth every penny. I am 1000% certain I’ll love the other photos when I receive them. Bill was very quick to respond, professional, and hidden in plain sight as to not ruin the surprise. The poses he had my fiancé and I do were amazing. I cannot recommend him enough. You will not be disappointed.
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Outdoors • One location • Album • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Gabriel J.
May 21, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
When I was down bad and needing a photographer last minute, they were fast to respond and accommodate their lives to my schedule. Honestly, I didn’t expect for them to reach out so quickly and be so responsive, but they were. I am beyond happy that I chose him forour surprise engagement photo shoot. I asked that he go incognito and just be one with the crowd and he did just that. My partner never saw it coming, and I have some of the best candid photos I could ask.
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Natural or environmental • I'm flexible • Two locations • Online or digital proofs and prints • At the pro’s location
Engagement Photography
Jessica B.
May 2, 2025
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We loved working with Bill! He captured my brother’s engagement and also got some family shots. The pictures came out great and he got them back to us quickly! Highly recommend Bill!
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Luis B.
Mar 19, 2025
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Bill did an outstanding job with my engagement photos. Took the time to understand what I was looking for and how to set it up without my fiancée finding out the surprise. Amazing photos. Hope to hire his services again soon.
Details: I'm flexible • Candid • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • Two locations • Online or digital proofs and prints • At the pro’s location
Engagement Photography
Jacob H.
Apr 20, 2026
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I can’t recommend him enough, he was amazing, professional, and knew exactly what to do, even giving suggestions and ensuring everything went according to plan.
Details: Proposal photoshoot • I'm flexible • Outdoors • One location • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
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William Biederman
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Please contact me directly through my website or via text, not through this app. Thumbtack's calendar does not reflect my availability.
I love capturing candid moments -- surprise engagements, corporate events, weddings, parties...
I deliver all my high-resolution digital images through Pixieset. Pixieset is an amazing platform that allows my clients to easily download and share all of their images immediately.
I always provide my customers with a quick preview album within a few hours of the event as I know my clients enjoy that.
I then provide the fully edited high-resolution images within a week to ten days of the event, depending on the event's length.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I love meeting new people and working with new customers. I want my customers to know that I'm willing to explore with them any location, pose or idea. Some of my best sessions have come from the spontaneous ideas that clients and I have developed together. I had a couple who came to Chicago with limited time on military leave. Even though it rained their entire session, we chose locations that complimented the dramatic mood that the rain provided. Another morning, while I was doing engagement photography, the fog crept in and we capitalized on it, and got some amazing shots.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Where photography is concerned, I've always had to have the latest and the best. From junior high on, I've been obsessed with finding the best way to capture the moments around me. I've been taking photos for so long, that it's second nature to me. I'm extremely responsive to the changing demands of a dynamic photo shoot.
I can be responsive because I have the right gear for any circumstance. I always have my Nikon D850 and my Nikon D750 on me while shooting any event or portrait session. I also have a variety of lenses on me so that I'm never surprised by changing lighting or other unknown factors. Even if it's bright and sunny, I always bring several flashes and have them ready. They're important to balance the different lighting conditions that are always present.
