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We are a husband and wife photography and cinematography team based in Chicago. We want your wedding photos to look like they belong in a magazine, with a mixture of beautiful candid images and romantic portraits with a classic touch. We are easy going and fun, and work hard to help your day go smoothly.
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
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- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
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- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
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- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
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- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
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I recently completed a portrait photo session with Ann & Kam. My experience with them was nothing short of exceptional!
Prior to my photo shoot, Ann discussed my vision with me, helped me build a Pinterest board of ideas, and thoughtfully considered all aspects of the photos from styling to posing to larger scale considerations such as branding.
The day began with hair and makeup performed by a professional artist, who was incredible. We then launched directly into photos in their beautiful home studio. Being in front of a camera is very uncomfortable for me, but Ann and Kam made the day fun and relaxing! Ann was open to all of my ideas and has a keen eye for detail. She provides gentle instruction for posing and allows lots of freedom for creativity! Kam was wonderful at providing suggestions for lighting and backdrop in addition to just making me laugh!
I cannot recommend these two enough - choosing to do this session definitely required me to step out of my comfort zone, and Ann&Kam made the day not only comfortable but an incredible memory for me. I had fun, I felt beautiful, and I got to spend the day with two amazing individuals. I would not hesitate to recommend them and will most certainly be visiting them again!
Thank you Ann&Kam! I am grateful.
Ann & Kam Photography & Cinema are the best in the business. Not only are they husband and wife (which was notably helpful in navigating our rainy wedding day) but they are also a one stop shop with the cinema option as well.
We had to postpone our first wedding date and actually had booked a different photographer/videographer from 2 separate companies due to cost. With our new date, and the extra planning, we realized how important these photos/videos are to us and reached out to Ann & Kam. We were thrilled to hear that they were available for our new date of 6/26/21 and moved forward with a custom package that fit our needs.
We found Ann & Kam online as they had previously shot a wedding at our venue and we were wowed by the photos and video highlight. My husband and I were looking for photo shot direction and working with Ann & Kam couldn't have been better for us. They were cool, calm and collected as the tornado sirens rang and the sideways rain and wind continued throughout the day. Kam was even taking photos of us in his suit while getting poured on because he "had to have the shot!" There were zero complaints and their enthusiasm and cooperation were so greatly appreciated. As the weather derailed our initial photo location plans, Ann made the executive decision to divert our pictures to the Lyric Opera House. These are my FAVORITE pictures that we took and you couldn't even tell that the bad weather was a factor that day. This is true professionalism in the sense that I didn't have a backup plan so they made it for us on the fly and for that, we are so grateful!
Nick the videographer couldn't have been nicer and more professional. You hardly noticed him filming, which is what we wanted in a sense of what the day really looked like. He was a fabulous addition to have on our wedding day and works so well with Ann & Kam.
One of the best things is that now that the wedding is over and we have our BEAUTIFUL photos, was that our package included a wedding album as well as 2 parents albums crafted by Ann & Kam. I was so overwhelmed on where to even begin with the albums and once we got the draft back, I only swapped a handful of pictures. This saved us so much time and energy and is worth every penny. On this same note, I appreciate the flexibility with the customization of packages and that you have the option to add items after the fact, which we did.
We ordered prints from their website and they turned out beautiful. I highly recommend this as they are high quality and look beautiful framed.
I could go on and on but to summarize: Ann & Kam are a must for your wedding day. We will cherish these photos and our video forever. Their team made a rainy day perfect and we can't imagine having anyone else there to tackle such an unforgiving weather day. Thank you Ann & Kam, we are SO happy we chose you to document the best day of our lives.
Ann & Kam were such an amazing asset to our wedding day! We knew we wanted to use them from the time we looked at their artistic work online but when we met them in person, we knew they would be easy going and a joy to work with. Ann & Kam were awesome and flexible when we took engagement photos outside when it was freezing cold. Ann even ruined a pair of boots stepping into a giant puddle just to get the right shot of us! They were creative and fun the day of our wedding. They were always checking in to make sure we were ok and ready to keep shooting. We are so thankful we found them and would recommend them to anyone! We hope to work with them in the future!
I can't say how much I appreciate Ann & Kam, not just for their spectacular talent in capturing all of the little magical moments of our wedding day, but also their generosity of heart and kindness. You don't quite realize how important the role of your photographer is in shepherding you through what can be quite a chaotic experience until it's happening. Ann and Kam somehow managed to make us look natural and at ease, even when my head was spinning with stress and anxiety! Kam made sure I was hydrated while Ann fed me granola bars! They even offered to stay past their contract time at the end of the night to make sure they documented all of our important dances. I don't need to talk about how incredibly talented they are, their fantastic portfolio speaks for itself; I just wanted to express how impressed we were with them as people, and we are forever grateful to have had them with us on our day. Thank you!
Best EVER!!!! Ann and Kam's photos and videography blew me away and could not have been happier. They both are so great to work with, very professional, and make the best husband-wife team. On my wedding day I was so nervous in the morning and as soon as Ann and Kam walked in I instantly felt at ease and let them basically take it from there. They pay attention to every detail and take great pride in their work and it definitely shows.
We could not be happier that we chose Ann and Kam to be our wedding photographers! When we were making our decision, we did our best to thoroughly and objectively compare portfolios of several photographers, all of whom came highly recommended to us, and we even sent different photographers’ work to a few family members to compare and let us know which ones they liked best. Our decision actually ended up being super easy – not only us, but literally everyone else we asked agreed that Ann and Kam’s photos were clearly the best. Their use of space and lighting and their ability to capture emotion are unmatched! They were also awesome to work with – super flexible about scheduling our engagement photos when the weather and our schedules were less than cooperative, and just generally super friendly, fun, and laidback people – exactly the kind of personalities you want to have around you on your wedding day! We are beyond thrilled with our photos and have gotten tons of compliments on how incredible they are. I truly believe we could not have made a better choice for our wedding photographers, and I can’t recommend Ann and Kam highly enough!!
Ann and Kam were everything and more than we ever could have asked for. The photos and videos from our wedding day are far beyond what we could have imagined. Their vision is truly unique and they know just how to make every shot perfect. As soon as we saw their work, there was no question that we had to have them capture our wedding day and it was the best decision ever. Thank you, Ann and Kam, for giving us the most beautiful photos and perfect video to look back at! We are forever grateful!
We found Ann and Kam on The Knot and they were instantly the top of my list. Photography was very important to me because I wanted those gorgeous showstopper photos to hang in our home - I wanted the best and oh boy did we get it.
We did a one hour engagment shoot with Ann which was a great "get to know you" event in addition to the practicality of having engagment pictures to take away after.
Then of course was the big day with both of them. I can honestly say that they captured the moments exactly like I wanted. I absolutely loved that they MADE SURE that my husband and I were stolen away to capture these moments. My mother who worked for a studio, prepared me to only have a couple show stoppers.....I have easily 25 that I want to canvas (we've only gotten 5 so far). The work that they put into the candids as well is just perfection. They have such an eye to make sure the balance and the lighting is there - even if it means one of them is crouching behind you as you dance with a 2 year old. My family has just marveled over our wedding pictures.
One of the best investments we made for our wedding.
We were very fortunate to have Ann and Kam photograph our 8-18-18 wedding! From our first meeting with them, we loved how down-to-earth they were. We had terrible luck with finding cooperating weather for our Engagement shoot, yet they were so flexible in helping us find a different time, and making sure we got the pictures we were looking for. On our big day they were very accommodating and relaxed even though stress was filling the air and we were behind schedule. Their calm demeanor and friendly nature will be perfect to have by your side. They have a great sense of lighting and angles and enjoy creating beautiful visions to capture your special day. We also loved the husband and wife vibe they had and were able to communicate so well with each other. Thanks Ann and Kam for all of your patience and talented work. Future Brides and Grooms, you will be very lucky to have them as your wedding photographers!
Ann and Kam are two very special people. After speaking with many photographers, I ultimately asked Ann and Kam to work with us for two main reasons. I was extremely impressed with their portfolio, but I was more so impressed with how genuine our conversation felt. We did our engagement photos with Ann and Kam. We were beyond nervous, but that quickly went away. Ann and Kam knew how to make us comfortable and focus on one another, which completely come out in our photos. What we found most special about working with Ann and Kam was how they guided us on our wedding days in ways we did not anticipate. When things would get stressful with millions of family portraits and things not always running on time, we would look to Ann and Kam. Without many words and just really their smiles and support, we felt all the comfort we needed. When we got our gallery back, we were blown away. They captured every little special and meaningful moment when we did not even realize they were around. They photographed the big and small and, more importantly, are true personalities. We truly could not imagine working with any two other photographers on our wedding day and feel very lucky to have had the pleasure of working with Ann and Kam.
Ann and Kam are absolutely incredible! They were a dream to work with and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We love how our engagement and wedding photos turned out. They captured the spirit and energy of our big day so beautifully.
I cannot say enough about Ann & Kam and the wonderful job they did on our engagement and wedding photos. My favorite part about working with them was how comfortable they made us feel, right from the beginning. On such a high-stress day, having their positive energy around was incredible. They captured all of the special moments during our wedding day better than I could ever have imagined!
Ann and Kam were the most valuable and important choice I made with my wedding. First of all, their skills as artists are EXTRAORDINARY, like could be at the Met or something, the quality of the emotions and composition and just incredible photography is insane. Like half these pictures call to mind classic paintings. Are you kidding me??? They're insane. They're so good. And also so remarkably personal and intimate. I'm not exaggerating -- when we got them back, my husband and I were able to relive the entire wedding in a way I didn't get to see the first time, which was by far the most important thing to me -- to get to have every aspect of the wedding to keep forever!--In addition to that, in person, Ann and Kam were sweet, funny, professional and completely non intrusive. We barely saw them taking pictures the entire evening, and somehow they caught every intimate moment, nothing looks staged and everything was so truthful and real with the emotions of the day -- on top of that, the quality of literally every single picture is incredible. My whole family was astounded. Out of everything that I budgeted for in my wedding, this was the most worth it, and I'm so so thrilled and lucky that I found them and went with them and get to keep this day with me forever.
How to best put this... we LOVE Ann and Kam! Note the present-tense. From the first few moments we met them for our engagement shoot, we knew we had found the perfect team. Not only are they exceptional at their craft, they are genuinely amazing people and "working" with them just felt like a day with long-time friends. Throughout our time together for the engagement session, and then onto our wedding day, they made my husband and I feel and look so special! We love how our photos turned out and have memories to last a lifetime. Thank you, Ann and Kam, for your work and for being such a special part of our wedding day!
We could not be happier with choosing Ann and Kam as our wedding day photographers! We searched many photographers before coming across them, and once we saw their photography, we knew we should look no further!
From the moment we booked them, Ann was so helpful with the planning process; answering all of my questions from photography locations to help with my photography timeline.
Ann and Kam really made the entire process fun and comfortable from engagement photos to wedding day photos, and went the extra mile to make sure we got the shots we really wanted. We had a few hiccups with transportation and Ann was right there to jump in and help us out which I truly cannot express how appreciative we are for that!
It is easy to see that both Ann and Kam are so passionate about what they do and they want to make the day as special as possible for everyone involved. We received numerous comments from friends and family about how nice and friendly our photographers were (even the guests loved them!).
They have a talent for capturing the emotion and essence of the most special moments and we cannot wait to have these photos to reminisce over for many years to come.
We would highly recommend Ann & Kam for your special day!
We could not be happier with our decision to choose Ann and Kam for our wedding at Bridgeport Art Center! They are so talented and kind. You can easily see how amazing and unique their pictures are by looking at their instagram. Their professionalism and personalities are just as amazing!
We were nervous for the engagement shoot and expected it to feel awkward, but Ann and Kam made us feel so comfortable. We couldn't believe how much fun we ended up having. Similarly, our time taking pictures on the wedding day was so relaxing! I definitely wasn't expecting to use "relaxing" to describe taking pictures on the wedding day. They truly captured our most important/emotional moments. Several of our family members commented on how they were surprised looking through our wedding gallery because they didn't even notice them taking these pictures.
They were also an incredible resource while planning. They are clearly experts and we could always trust them to give us their honest opinion. They took note of what we valued for our pictures and made sure our plan would deliver that.
I can't recommend them enough. You will not be disappointed!
AhhhhMazing! This is the only way to describe the duo that is Ann and Kam.
The one thing I knew that I didn't want out of a photographer was plain and cookie cutter wedding photos. Ann and Kam did not disappoint!
The quality and creativity of their work speaks for itself and the compliments on my wedding photos have been outstanding and continue to roll in.
The work they produce is breathtaking and they are so much fun to work with too! If you want pictures that feel artistic and so professional(but not cheesy) look no further.
Thank you both for the amazing memories we will cherish til death do us part!
Todd and Katie
Ann was so friendly, and made us so comfortable taking engagement photos, which was no small feat since my fiancé is uncomfortable in front of the camera! The pictures came out GORGEOUS and we got them back in less than three weeks! Highly recommend!
Ann & Kam.. where do we even begin! We had the most perfect wedding day and they were a huge reason why. From the beginning of the day, they were so relaxed and truly happy to be there. They joined our morning and were ready to capture the day without managing to be demanding or trying to force a shot. We sent a list of pictures/ video we wanted to capture and they filled in the rest of the details resulting in our perfect wedding photos and short film. Overall, they were so fun and loving that it felt like it was our family or friends with us capturing our day. I would HIGHLY recommend using them for your wedding engagement photos and wedding photos.
Ann & Kam were hands down our favorite vendors of the wedding. They were fantastic in every way.
First and foremost, they are also incredibly talented photographers. We looked at a lot of vendors before selecting a photographer. We chose Ann & Kam for the striking nature of their photos, the beautiful way they use light, and their impressive ability to capture emotion. We also chose them for their professionalism. We felt confident through our initial interactions with them that they would bring their A game on our wedding day, and they did. Finally, we also loved that they each play different roles as photographers. According to them, Ann has a talent for capturing how people are feeling on the wedding day, while Kam has a unique eye for lighting and space. That all proved to be true.
In working with Ann & Kam, they proved to be just as fantastic as we thought they'd be. In the lead up to the wedding, they were extremely patient with us, as we went back and forth over numerous emails to identify the perfect pre-wedding photo shoot locations. They also sent us numerous sample wedding albums, to help us better share our vision with them for our wedding photos, as we planned.
The day of, we simply had so much fun with Ann & Kam. It's wonderful to work with a couple because they get along so well. They're warm and relaxed, which made us feel at ease.
We got our wedding photos back a few months ago, and they took our breath away. The photos not only captured our day beautiful, they are works of art. We will have and cherish them for a lifetime. You can't pick a better photographer team!
I have been very happy that we chose Ann & Kam to photograph our wedding and very highly recommend them! The contract and payment process was easy and professional. They had a quick and easy survey + phone call so they knew what combinations of photos we wanted and what was most important to us. They had a great back-up plan in case of rain (which we didn't end up needing). They were relaxed and kind, yet efficient while taking our photos, even when surrounded by our opinionated relatives. They made us feel comfortable taking direction even though my husband and I are usually painfully awkward in front of a camera. They got the photos to us earlier than contract said they would. The photos are beautiful(!!!) and match the quality and artistry of the photos on their instagram account. The website they have for sharing the photos and creating the album is very user friendly. Everything looks great and I can't wait to see the final album! Thank you Ann & Kam!
I can't express how great Ann & Kam are! Not only are they the most amazing photographers they are great people and so fun to work with! When I was searching I kept coming back to them. Every picture I saw them post on their Instagram was artistic and beautiful! They know how to catch the perfect moment and find the most unique shots. We had so much fun during our engagement shoot! It was a super hot day and they went all out which is evident in our pictures. We had so many people tell us they looked like they were straight out of a magazine. With so many great pictures its hard to narrow down your favorites! A great problem to have! Our engagement photos really did set the tone for our whole wedding! Which made us that much more excited to work with them again for our wedding. Once again they out did themselves! As many know the weather in Chicago is very unpredictable so they worked with us before hand to come up with lots of options in case the weather wasn't ideal (which it wasn't). They scouted out the hotel we were getting ready at beforehand and found some amazing spots. One being the grand ballroom at the Hilton. The pictures we took in that room are literally out of a fairytale and some of my favorites! Anyone that walks into our apartment might think we are vain because of all our pictures of ourselves but it's really just because Ann & Kam are so great that we can't narrow down your favorites! We also used Ann & Kam for our wedding video! I don't know how Kam looked through all that footage to come up with a perfect reflection of our day but Kam managed to do it. It's only been a few months since we've had it but we've already watched it a few dozen times. I travel every week for work so when I'm homesick it's the perfect thing to watch to make me smile! I can't wait to watch it every year on our wedding anniversary and relive such an amazing day! We can't thank Ann & Kam enough for capturing our day! My husband always jokes we need to get married again so we can work with Ann & Kam again! Overwhelmed with all the options out there? Look no further as I can promise you that you will not be disappointed!
Ann and Kam were terrific to work with and provided superior service with engagement photos, wedding photos, and a post wedding shoot. We could not have found more talented and responsive photographers. They captured so many memorable moments. Highly recommended in every way!
Ann and Kam were one of the first vendors we hired after booking our venue, and I’m so glad that we did. They were incredibly easy and fun to work with for both our engagement shoot and our wedding day. My husband and I are originally from Chicago but we currently live in Seattle, so when Ann and Kam offered to come out to the PNW to take engagement photos of us we were thrilled. The four of us drove out to Mt. Rainier National Park and spent the afternoon wandering around the park and taking advantage of the beautiful mountain and lake backdrops. They were super go-with-the-flow and awesome at helping us to get comfortable in front of the camera. The photos they took were stunning and I will treasure them forever. On our wedding day they made sure to get all of the right shots while also letting the day play out naturally. Overall, Ann and Kam are incredibly talented at what they do and they make an amazing team. Any couple would be lucky to have them photograph their big day.
Ann and Kam were great to work with, especially since my husband and I were not local. Ann made the whole day seemless to coordinate and had great alternative suggestions for post-ceremony photos when the weather didn't turn out how we had planned. Most of all, the pictures were fantastic and we have had nothing but complements from our friends and family!
While planning our wedding, my wife and I decided that hiring a great photographer was definitely a top priority. After countless hours of researching and we came across Ann and Kam's Instagram page. We were instantly sold on their ability to capture the moments. As we continued to look through their work, we just felt like the photos were exactly what we wanted. They were so full of emotion and life.
Fast forwarding to our meet and greet. We had a terrific consultation. Ann and Kam were very kind and genuine. They discussed our timeline, venue, alternate shooting locations, and packages with us. I was sold, however, my fiance and I agreed that we would talk everything over before making a commitment(before we walked in). Knowing this we told Ann and Kam we would need a night to think about it.
We stopped by Stan's donuts right across the street from their offices to discuss how we felt. We both felt Ann and Kam seemed to have different personalities. They were both very friendly and open but Ann just gave off a more strict professional vibe, they type that would make sure to get the perfect quintessential shots every couple must have. Kam on the other hand was artistic and bubbly, very passionate about his work. We pegged him as the guy who would get the artistic humorous shot that everyone would fall in love with.
After 10 minutes of talking about how we both loved Ann & Kam. We decided to walk back across the street and book their services before we lost them to another couple. This was one of the fastest decisions we made when it came to booking a service for our wedding.
They did not disappoint one bit. We loved the outcome of our pictures and our short video. We were expecting amazing results and they definitely delivered on them. I highly recommend anyone looking for a wedding photographer to check out their work.
Thank you again Ann and Kam for helping us capture our day.
Love,
Tony and Elma Moy
Ann and Kam helped make the day so special. They were so easy to work with. You really enjoyed the day. Exceptional team!
Ann & Kam are phenomenal. The minute I saw their website I knew I had to book them for our wedding. Their photos are dramatic, personal, and beautifully capture the spirit of their subjects. I had already decided to splurge on photos as these would be something that we will look at and cherish for years. Let me tell you it was worth it.
My husband does not enjoy taking photos normally so I was super worried about the idea of us being photographed the entire day. My husband ended up having a ball . They are not intrusive at all so that during those intimate moments or even when at the altar, you barely notice they are there.
They are such a great team and are great at giving direction. I loved how flexible they are and how they are able to look at a space and immediately figure out how they want to shoot. Ann & Kam are so passionate about their work...you know when they get excited about the shots that they are going to turn out beautifully. I especially loved how flexible they were. Before the day of they helped me identity a few locations where we wanted to shoot. On the wedding day we had to change things up a bit due to the weather and even got a few stunning shots in the rain!
We had an engagement session with Ann and Kam. They were very instructive and artistic with their shots. The pictures turned out beautifully.
During the wedding, they captured all the emotion and beauty of the day. They seemed to be everywhere at once, taking photos of guests, family, and scenery. Their work is a combination of black and white, and colored pictures that truly show how special the event was.
Ann and Kam were so wonderful to work with for my wedding. I chose them based on their website and their amazingly talented work. Their professionalism and delightful personalities made my wedding day even more special. The day was seamless and they made everything feel so natural. I would highly recommend them!!!
I had the pleasure of working with both Ann & Kam for my engagement photos. Planning a (first) wedding is extremely difficult when you have never worked with a photographer before. I read amazing reviews of Ann & Kam and was extremely impressed with their website! My best friend is a wedding planner for LK Events in Chicago and her company has worked with Ann & Kam many times with glowing reviews.
After I spoke with Ann the first time, I knew I found the right photographer for our wedding. First of all, Ann & Kam are a married couple who are fun, adorable, and are not afraid to both speak up in order to get the best “shots”. They work together beautifully, making the somewhat uncomfortable engagement photoshoot process easy and fun! My fiancé finished our engagement session with his own ideas and loved every second of it! Our engagement photos were ready within two weeks and completely blew us away. Ann & Kam knew exactly where to go that fit our personality, we had a GREAT time with them. I just have to say the lighting in our photos is perfect and better than I ever expected! 5/5 stars!!!
When I was planning my wedding, I had no idea that I booked the date the weekend after daylight savings. One day I decided to look up when the sun sets on my wedding day…. 4:33PM. With a 3:00PM Catholic Ceremony start time, that does not leave any time for daylight wedding photos outside. After a small (large) freak out, I called Ann and she calmed me down to explain all of my options. I knew I did not want a “first look” and so we came up with a plan. That is what makes a GREAT photographer! I feel so confident in Ann and she saved me a ton of stress, THANK YOU ANN!
My wedding is in one month and I have not given any second thoughts about the photographer/videography process for the big day. Each time I talk with Ann or Kam I feel relieved and ready for the big day! If our photos turn out anything like our engagement photos, then we are in excellent shape. I cannot recommend Ann & Kam enough! Please do me a favor and check out their Instagram page @annkamphoto <3
To say that we loved working with Ann & Kam is an understatement! They are so easy-going and creative. They love the creative process and pay great attention to personal details. We were only married a month ago and so have not received our entire album of photos yet. However, we are on their Instagram page everyday, checking to see if they have uploaded a new photo from our day! Their work truly is spectacular! We absolutely made the right choice in choosing them!
Ann and Kam are truly the most amazing wedding photographers out there, and that's coming from a person who has done a lot of research and has very high expectations. I stumbled upon them during my search for photographers within the Chicagoland area and fell in love with their work after our first appointment. We just received our wedding pictures and couldn't be happier. They are wonderful people to work with and most importantly they have such an amazing eye for details. I know there are a lot of cheaper wedding photographers out there but I PROMISE Ann and Kam are worth every penny. They say pictures tell a thousand words and its nice to know that you can relive the beautiful memories of your wedding simply by opening your photo album.
I honestly cannot say enough good things about my experience with Ann & Kam. They shot both my wedding and engagement photos and were EXTREMELY kind, accommodating, and provided excellent advice and guidance. They were attentive to what me & my fiance wanted, but also came with some wonderful and creative shots that became my favorites! I would highly suggest choosing them to be a part of your special day. They are not only wonderful photographers, but wonderful people. I'm so thrilled that I chose them to capture these priceless memories.
I am a Wedding Planner with Storybook Weddings and Events in Chicago, and I worked a wedding this past October with Ann and her husband Kam. They were super sweet and very easy to work with. And not only that, but their photos were awesome! The couple who was getting married is Korean, and they decided to have a traditional Korean ceremony. Ann and Kam captured the brightness of the many colors beautifully, and Wow, were their photos clear! Thank you for everything Ann and Kam, you did a fantastic job!!
We had nothing but a wonderful experience with Ann & Kam. They really captures every element of our wedding that we requested and more. It was like they weren't even there and were so buttoned/organized the day off. We were even running a bit behind on our schedule that day - but they didn't stress and got everything done we wanted. The quality of their pictures is nothing that I have seen before and my now husband is quite picky about his pictures (he is very into photography)! I couldn't recommend them more!
I am so lucky to relive my wedding day everyday with the most stunning and gorgeous wedding photos.
My husband and I met with Ann and Kam, and not only are they fun and great people to work with, they are unbelievably talented. When we sifted through their look books, I was taken aback with some of their shots. I never thought that my wedding photos could be as beautiful and breathtaking as the ones in those books - BUT I was thankfully mistaken.
Ann and Kam are so creative. They see angles that you would not think of, which gave us unique and cool photos that I have never seen anyone else have. They also go above and beyond to get the shot. I remember Ann rolling on the ground 6 months pregnant because she had a vision, and Kam would climb around rooms and windowsills because he had an idea. And ultimately, I have the most beautiful photos - photos that I will not only cherish for the rest of my life but am proud to brag about and show everyone else.
I recommend doing engagement photos and wedding photos with them. Not only are the pictures amazing and good keepsakes to have, but it helps loosen you up for the big day and stay relaxed because you have already gone through it before.
I absolutely LOVE their work. My friends and family still talk about the wedding photos to this day! I try to think of different parties I could potentially throw because I want them to take more pictures so I may have even more beautiful reminders all around me. I would hire them again and again!
We are so happy with our wedding photos, they came out so unique and definitely captured all the special moments of the day. Ann and Kam were so much fun to work with as well, they are truly experts in their field! You can be 100% worry free when it comes to your wedding photos of you work with them!
Ann & Kam are incredibly talented photographers. They captured both our engagement session and our wedding so beautifully! - I couldn't have asked for a better team. Not only were they fun to work with, but they have a great attention to detail. They also took they time to get to know us, which played a huge role in the pictures turning out as well as they did. I'm honestly having a hard time deciding which ones to hang in my house because they are all so beautiful!!!
Ann and Kam were our first and best choice when it came to any of our wedding vendors. It took one glance at their profile of work to know we wanted them as our photographers. What stood out for us, is their ability to get so personal with my wife and I on the day of, and to find private and intimate moments to capture during such a wild and busy day. Having them there with their knowledge and advice made for wedding photos and video we are so proud to have and to share.
The overall product they sent us exceeded our expectations. The pictures truly were able to show us such beautiful moments otherwise could have been forgotten. They were a class act and total joy to work with on both our wedding day and the engagement shoot.
All agreements prior to the wedding day were handled professionally and both the photos and video were delivered on time according to the contract.
Thank you Ann & Kam
Ann & Kam are an amazing photography/videography team that you want on your wedding day! They understand the ins and outs of a wedding and are there to capture every important memory of the day. It was great to work with the both of them because they have a great energy and bring both of their photography styles to the pictures. I got the beautiful, intimate and dramatic pictures that I wanted with my husband on the day of during our first look and with our wedding party as well as the fun party pictures from our reception. They were there with us every step of the way helping us plan our timeline and I couldn't be happier with the pictures that I will have to remember the day forever!
We LOVED Ann & Kam! They are true artists and their photography is magical. We used them for both our Engagement and Wedding photos and they worked hard to find out what we were looking for and what was important for them to capture for us. They're very personable and go the extra mile. We are so pleased to have had them as our photographers at our wedding this past summer!
With all the decisions that go into wedding planning, booking Ann & Kam should be the easiest "no brainer" decision to make. They are absolutely wonderful and extremely talented. I found them on an instagram hunt for a wedding photographer. Like many brides, I reached out to about 20 photographers as that was one of my top priorities. But not a single one was remotely comparable to Ann & Kam, just look at their pages, their images are STUNNING! I can say with confidence that working with them was the best decision I made in the planning process.
The husband and wife duo executes everything perfectly and creates images I didn't even know were possible. There was never any awkwardness or pressure, in fact they felt like friends that we had known for years and made everything extremely comfortable. They made my wedding dreams come true and I'm incredibly thankful to have the beautiful images for a lifetime. I have referred them to multiple friends and will be working with them in the future for maternity photos, family photos, etc. They are our photographers for life! Thank you guys for making our day so special :)
Ann and Kam were amazing to work with. They listen to what you're looking for and provide awesome direction and feedback. My now husband and I couldn't decide on what type of photography we loved move, bold or soft and romantic. Luckily, with Ann and Kam, they captured both. We enjoyed every second working with them. Not only are they personable, but also super professional and patient. You can tell they love what they do and just want you to get the most out of your special day. You are in the best hands with them. Afterwards, all our photos came in on time, the way they share it is super easy to review and share with others. Overall our experience was more than 5 stars. I would highly recommend them to everyone!
Ann & Kam were so great! They know exactly what they are doing and made us feel completely at ease. We knew nothing about photography other than that we wanted to to look great! They worked with our awkwardness during engagement photos and perfected our wedding photos - we love them all! We also had them do a video that we have yet to receive but I know it will be great. During the ceremony & reception, they blended in and got some amazing memories. We are so glad we had Ann & Kam capture our wedding and I can't recommend them enough!
Husband and wife duo, Ann and Kam, were fantastic!
They shot our engagement session, nine hours of our wedding day, and our photo booth photos and everything turned out amazing. The photos are everything we could have hoped for and more. They worked with us to make sure we got the shots we wanted and Kam stopped at nothing (including climbing on things) to capture the perfect image. Both Ann and Kam were able to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera, which isn't always easy after hours of posing. We couldn't be happier with the experience and the final product, not to mention the quick turnaround time of the final product.
Would recommend, 100%.
Ann & Kam are absolutely phenomenal, I am beyond happy with my experience and the quality of the photographs!
They were so nice and flexible to work with, on top of being so talented. The photography was one of the most important things for me for our wedding and Im so glad we chose Ann & Kam!
We hired Ann & Kam to come and capture special moments on our honeymoon in Italy.
Not only are they true professionals but we we're blown away with the results.
They had researched previously where to go in Italy where the best pictures would be. Guided us and really were a pleasure to work with.
We are still getting compliments on our pictures to this day.
Highly highly recommended !
Ann & Kam were beyond wonderful to work with from the very beginning. I took a recommendation from a close friend who did her engagement pictures and I am so glad I did. We first met Ann & Kam for our engagement shots and immediately loved them. They are both so professional and fun to work with. I love the creativity and ideas they add to every shot. It is clear they are both very passionate about their job. Also, they are both so diligent with editing the pictures… while enjoying our honeymoon we woke up to our wedding sneak peek! I didn’t even have to bother them once, they were on it! Initially we decided against the short video, after watching a few created by Kam…we decided this is something we should not skip. His videos evoke so much emotion they are truly amazing. Check them out on the blog. Our wedding photos are unbelievably gorgeous we had a few requests and Ann & Kam made them happen. 300 guests gathered on the Uihlean plaza steps at the Chicago History Museum… EPIC is the only word I have to describe it. The best part of working with Ann & Kam is the incredibly thoughtful messages they post on their blog with the engagement & wedding photos. They surely know how to make you feel extra special during this wonderful time in your life. They are worth absolutely every penny… I highly recommend spending the money on your photographers (Ann & Kam) because after the whirlwind of the best day of your life… this is what you have as memories! We certainly have the BEST.
Our wedding photos were the one thing we wanted to splurge on because it was the thing you will remember and keep forever from that day. So we didn't mind the cost as long as it was worth it. Ann and Kam were amazing from day one when we emailed and were so so so worth the price!
We met each other first before deciding to go with them (and them with us) which was good because we could see if we would be a good personality fit. We had researched lots of photographers so we already knew we liked their style (illustrative - a blend of photojournalism candid as things go photos and some posed portrait). You can see from their photos that they are amazing at catching movement in crisp shots. On our first meeting we ended up talking for an hour just getting to know each other!
We had been engaged for a while so we weren't too into the engagement photos thing but I highly recommend it because it gives you and your partner a chance to get used to getting photographed. Ann and Kam were great at making us feel comfortable and natural and even gave us suggestions that came out looking super natural! They even worked with us to do our engagement photos in Wisconsin because we both had family out there!
Prior to the day of, they helped us map out our day to make sure we had all the shots we wanted (along with suggestions). And before the day was over, they made sure we had every shot we wanted before they called it a night.
Ann and Kam are amazing photographers, a great team (two photographers for the price of one!) and are just all around fun people! We've gotten along so well, my husband and I consider them our new friends! I would recommend them to anyone for any event, especially wedding photos!
Your special day will go by very fast. It feels like a fairy tale and like a series of magical and surreal events filled with joy, but they only last for that one special day. Unfortunately, Ann & Kam were booked for our wedding day, so we decided to book them for a honeymoon shoot and make the magic last a little longer! I had admired their work for quite some time. They truly captured our emotions and gave just enough direction to keep it natural yet looking phenomenal. Every picture was beautiful and every single one had their amazing fairy dust touch that adds that "je ne sais quoi".
Many brides and grooms may overlook how important it is to have a positive energy around you at all times on your wedding day. It's a busy day and any negativity is really unwelcome. Your wedding photographers are with you the ENTIRE day - probably more than anyone, definitely more than any other vendor - so it is critical to have photographers who are peaceful, kind, warm, and just all-around good. Ann and Kam are those people. They are also, of course, incredibly talented photographers. They have an eye for dramatic light and catch the most intimate of moments. I am so glad we worked with them and recommend them completely!!
Ann and Kam are phenomenal! They truly enjoy what they do, and their charismatic and positive attitude brings smiles to our faces! For people who don't typically take many pictures, they made taking wedding pictures SO MUCH FUN. They are extremely talented - always pushing to find the best lighting, best shots and above all, they do everything they can to capture the moment which is what amazing photographers can do! We enjoyed every minute of working with Ann and Kam, and I think we actually all became friends in the process!
Thanks again for everything, Ann and Kam. We can't wait to see our wedding photos!
My husband and I were recently married in Downtown Chicago and used Ann & Kam as our photographers. Photos were the most important aspect of my wedding and immediately upon meeting Ann & Kam, I knew we made the right decision. They were not only extremely professional and kind, but they made us feel at ease the entire day.
We recently received our wedding pictures, and to say we were blown away is an understatement. Our pictures are the most beautiful I have ever laid eyes on, and I haven't stopped looking at them every day. Choosing Ann & Kam to document your special day is the BEST decision anyone can make.
-Patricia
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I researched for a long, long time for photographers. I called every single photographer my friends used in the city (all the big names) and I stumbled upon Ann and Kam on Style Me Pretty. I immediately clicked with Ann when talking to her on the phone.
I honestly had never heard of them before but I loved their website and I loved Ann when I talked to her. I kept searching afterward and kept going back to Ann and Kam in my mind. I booked them and let me tell you--they did not disappoint. They pictures were FAB. I absolutely love them with all of my heart. The way they capture light is really unique and I consistently get comments.
If you are unsure about them--go with your gut. Also--check out their work on their blog--you will see the fantastic work!
I hope you make the same choice that I did!
My husband and I used Ann & Kam for our wedding this past June in Chicago, and it was one of the best decisions we made! From the moment we met Ann and Kam, we felt comfortable with them. This was very important to two people who don't usually feel very comfortable in front of the camera! We hired Ann & Kam for engagement photos, wedding photos, and a video. During our engagement session, they listened to what we wanted, and when we didn't know what we wanted, they had fantastic suggestions to capture what we were looking for. After our engagement session, we were even more excited for the wedding to get to work with them again! Fast forward to our wedding - we simply had the best time working with this incredible team. They were never intrusive - I was really hoping to have a special moment with my mom and sisters putting my dress on, which I wanted to capture on film, but was worried whether adding extra people to the mix would be intrusive. Ann, Kam, and their team were able to capture some very sweet moments, and I never once felt like they overstepped their bounds or got in the way. That is just one example, but the entire day was like this. For the first look, they gave us space to talk to each other, to be in the moment, but were able to effectively capture such a special moment. While there were so many great aspects in the day, If we had to focus on one specific thing that we loved about working with Ann and Kam, it was their easy nature. They are a great team, and that expands to everyone they are working with. They never made us feel rushed or nervous, and were able to laugh with the wedding party when we were all goofing off (at one point they were both lying on the ground taking pictures to get a different angle in the middle of Lincoln Park - talk about dedication!). They also got in there with all our family and friends on the dance floor and captured some amazing and hilarious images at the party - if I hadn't seen a camera in one of their hands I probably would have thought they had joined the party (which would have been awesome!). We wholeheartedly recommend Ann & Kam to any couples who are looking for a great team to capture their day and have fun doing it!
Thank you Ann & Kam for being so wonderful to work with!
Rachel & Aaron
Ann and Kam shot my husband and my wedding, as well as our engagement photographs. They were always on time, very professional, and turned our pictures around quickly so that we could see them right away! They gave us direction when we needed it (more so with the engagement photographs), but worked in the background for the ceremony and reception in order to let us enjoy the day.
It put me at ease to see them on the wedding day, as they were so easy-going during the engagement photo shoot. They can really mold to whatever you want as a bride, and can provide any specifics that you want or the relationship you are wanting with your photographers. They are super easy people. Ann was always very responsive to emails/calls and helped to keep the day on track. Kam is very creative and the nicest guy you will meet.
They are playful with eachother and you, but also very serious about the quality of their photos. They play off one another and bring out the best professionally (and personally) in eachother. They are cognizant of the lighting, surrounding, and mood. It all comes out in their beautiful photos! We have had so many people mention that when they get married they want our photographers, and it was such a plus that they were also great to work with!
They were very reasonable for a Chicago wedding photographer and worth every penny!
I absolutely LOVED my experience with Ann and Kam for my wedding pictures. Everything about it was a great experience. They were easy and fun to work with prior to the date of the wedding. When planning the photographs for the wedding day I worked with Ann. She listened to what I wanted and brought up ideas that I hadn't thought of. She listened to what I wanted while adding in great ideas from her experience.
The day of the wedding Ann and Kam were on time and present all day long. They were flexible and easy going while also keeping the day moving to ensure that we didn't miss any of the pictures that we wanted.
Most importantly the pictures are AMAZING! I cannot stop looking at them. I have received so many compliments on the pictures. I am so happy that Ann and Kam were my photographers.
With all the decisions to be made in planning our wedding, photography was one of the most important aspects for us. In trying to find the right people to capture the joy, love, and memories of our special day, we spoke to dozens of photographers before meeting with Ann & Kam.
Ann & Kam were very welcoming, friendly, and professional. Starting with our first meeting, to our engagement session, and throughout the wedding day - they made us feel very comfortable and natural.
They were flexible/accommodating and responsive to the questions and requests that we had. So easy to work with, and the pictures turned out incredibly! We've had a bunch of wonderful comments on our pictures and are just so happy with the results and ultimately our decision to go with Ann & Kam as our wedding photographers!
We used Ann and Kam for our wedding in September 2014 and they were amazing to work with! Their vision for photos matched our inspiration and made our dream wedding look even dreamier! They were super easy to work with because they were everywhere they needed to be, stayed calm (even cracked jokes to make me smile) when I had moments of stress, were unobtrusive in our church wedding and did whatever they needed to get the perfect shots! My husband loooved working with them which is great because most of time, guys are indifferent about vendors or the planning process. They were so fun that they even accepted our invitation to stay and dance after our photography package was over. They were slightly expensive compared to the national average but for Chicago photographers, they are very competitively priced. Highly recommend for those with a higher/flexible budget.
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