Eljay Cabrera Photography

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About

Hello there! We're Eljay and Jennifer, a husband and wife photography team based in Chicago. We are storytellers and our goal is to capture the beautiful in-between moments that make your story so special. Please contact us through our website or instagram. IG: eljaycabreraphotography

Overview

Hired 75 times

Background checked

2 employees

3 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 pm - 11:00 pmMonClosed

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Top Pro status

Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.

2024

Services offered

Photoshoot type

Proposal photoshoot

Posed engagement photoshoot

Photo style

Traditional posed

Candid

Artful composition and lighting

Natural or environmental

Wedding photographer also needed

Yes

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Von K.

Dec 9, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Eljay for our engagement photos, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! From the very beginning, Eljay made us feel comfortable, creating a fun, relaxed atmosphere that allowed our true personalities and love for each other to shine through. Eljay’s creativity and attention to detail are truly unmatched. He guided us through poses while also capturing candid moments that felt authentic and heartfelt. The final photos were beyond stunning—every shot was beautifully composed, with perfect lighting and incredible emotion. Thank you, Eljay, for creating memories we’ll cherish forever!

Details: I'm flexible • Traditional posed • Candid • Artful composition and lighting • Natural or environmental • Fashion or editorial • I'm flexible • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • Ability to purchase prints online • Album • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography

Jerry O.

Sep 10, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Eljay was awesome! I hired him for my engagement proposal/party. He was on time! Worked with me on my budget! Was very professional! Photo’s came out perfect of me & my fiancé, with high quality pictures!

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Traditional posed • Natural or environmental • Fashion or editorial • Outdoors • Two locations • Online or digital proofs and prints • Physical proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography

Mary M.

Jul 22, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

Wedding and Event Photography

Cezara C.

Jun 28, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

We have only great words to say about our experience with Eljay and Jen. Exceptional experience and outstanding work done. One year before the wedding day, while booking vendors, we started to interview several photographers in NW Indiana and Chicago area. Hiring Eljay was the best decision. Their approach to photography, their work ethic, their attention to detail, ability to capture candid moments in a crowded party room, the touch of editing, and above all their pleasant personalities, impressed both of us, and our wedding guests. Preparing for a wedding is often stressful and expensive, “the longest shortest day of your life”, and what you are buying after all is a memory. Well, they captured ours in a way that makes us live it every time we look at the pictures. Price wise, two photographers and two videographers on their team, for the entire day, was at half cost we were offered by all other vendors. While that may look “suspiciously” good, I compared them with other photographers and realized they were the best way to go. I took the chance, and it was the best decision. Many thanks!

Details: Wedding • 100 - 149 guests • Indoors • CD / DVD • Digital or online download • Physical proofs or prints

Wedding and Event Photography

Diman H.

Jul 10, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

We had a wonderful engagement photo-shooting with Jenifer and Eljay. They’re extremely professional and yet super friendly, want to make your special day memorizable. My fiancé and I are super glad we worked with them. They also prepared the photos in a short time, high quality photos. They guided us in picking the locations and spots at downtown chicago. Thanks a million guys for such a stunning work that you did. Will definitely reach out for other occasions😍

Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Traditional posed • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography

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Lou Jonathan Cabrera

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We offer competitive pricing based on the type and duration of the photography service, and customized packages can be discussed to meet specific budgetary needs.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Once we've established a vision, I guide them through the shoot with creative direction and adaptability, ensuring their unique personality or brand is captured authentically.

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