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About
Hi, I'm Zach! I live on Chicago's northwest side in Portage Park. I still can't believe I get to be a photographer in my favorite city. My dream job in my dream city? Come on!
I've picked up a camera just about every day since I first fell in love with photography back in 2013. Though every shoot holds something unique, it takes a lot to catch me off guard after nearly a decade in business.
My interests are all over the place, so I can't wait to see what we have in common! Will we connect over lit, music, or film? Maybe motorcycles or hiking. Might be mixology or cooking. Or we can compare tattoos! I'm sure we'll find something.
I pride myself on my ability to quickly connect with my clients, making them feel comfortable, cared for, and confident that they look great. I’m good at going with the flow: not every event I’m at goes exactly according to plan and I know how to be flexible and roll with the punches. Being a helpful and calming presence in the midst of your wedding or event is second nature to me. Basically, I try to treat people how I want to be treated: with fairness and understanding!
I love making new friends, so drop me a line and let’s get to it! Can’t wait to take your new favorite picture of you.
Overview
Hired 5 times
Serves Chicago, IL
Background checked
1 employee
12 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Angela D.
Nov 9, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
We found Zach on Thumbtack to shoot our engagementphotos, and it was a great experience working with him! He is super personable, friendly and easy going. He is professional in his business and delivered high quality photos to us quickly.
We felt Zach went above and beyond to deliver us gorgeous photos. He spent about double the amount of time as planned with us, and he delivered about double the amount of photos as promised. He accommodated shooting at two locations for us, and gave great direction in posing.
We definitely recommend Zach for any other couples looking to get their engagementsphotos shot!
Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Candid • Artful composition and lighting • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • Two locations • Online or digital proofs and prints • Ability to purchase prints online • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
John F.
Oct 19, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Honestly, extremely happy and lucky to have found Zach! Professional, very kind and helpful, and made the whole experience of capturing the moment much less stressful. Photos were/are GREAT!! Forever grateful and in debt to Zach for all his help on capturing our engagement beautifully
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Natural or environmental • Traditional posed • Candid • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • Physical proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
David L.
Oct 30, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
I booked Zach for a surprise proposal and he was awesome. The shots came out beautifully. He also has helpful advice because he has so much experience with proposals, weddings, etc. My now fiance is very particular for photos and even she approved of his work. Zach is great to work with and I think it'd be hard to find much better out there!
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Traditional posed • Natural or environmental • Candid • Outdoors • Two locations • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Kyli A.
Jul 15, 2015
Zach took my engagementphotos and did an amazing job! He is very down to earth and easy to work with. Also the quality of the photos are excellent!
Justin S.
Jul 14, 2015
Zach did an amazing job with our wedding photography. He captured every special moment and was very good at working with many family members, taking great candid and posed shots. He got the pictures back to us quickly and they turned out beautifully. It was a great experience from beginning to end. We would certainly recommend Zach to anyone.
Credentials
Background Check
Zachary Caddy
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Proposals are typically $500 :)
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
10 years of experience shooting proposals, weddings, events, family and engagement portraits, and concerts.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Look for flexibility, quick turn around time, affordability. Oh, and make sure you like the way their photos look!