Anthony Ziccardi Studios (Photo + Video)

Anthony and Karina were amazing! We had a rainy wedding day, but they did an amazing job capturing every aspect of our day. They still found beautiful spots for us to take our photos and got us our during the breaks in the rain. They took beautiful pictures and made us comfortable enough to be our natural goofy selves. Anthony helped us plan out special first looks with both of our parents (mother of groom and father of bride), which was very important to us. He also joined us out on the dance floor and got all of the action shots throughout the night! They posted a sneak peak within 24 hours so we had some pictures to share right away too. Thank you so much to Anthony, Karina, and the rest of the team, we cannot recommend you enough.

We had the most incredible experience with Anthony Ziccardi Studios as our wedding photographer at Rock Island Lake Club on May 30, 2025. From start to finish, they were everything we could have hoped for and more! We knew we wanted this photographer before we even knew what venue we would book! From the first interaction in the office, they were professional, personable, and genuinely caring. By sheer fate, we had Anthony shoot our engagement photo shoot. He took the time to understand our vision, and more importantly our personalities. Before we even got home from the shoot, we had emailed and requested he be the photographer for our wedding day (although truthfully we would have been happy with anyone on his incredible staff). On the big day, he and Karina blended seamlessly into the celebration, capturing every laugh, every tear, and every beautiful detail with such an artistic eye. They are so knowledgeable about the work and the photos that would be bested, and we trusted them endlessly! Anthony and Karina made us feel so comfortable and confident, even in the most emotional and high-energy moments. They were never intrusive but always right there when it counted, capturing magic without us even realizing it. The photos? Absolutely breathtaking. Every image radiates emotion and tells the story of our day so perfectly. We couldn’t stop smiling (and tearing up) as we looked through them. They delivered not just pictures, but memories frozen in time...and as I write this I've only seen a handful. We cannot wait to receive the rest! We truly couldn’t imagine having had anyone else by our side for this once-in-a-lifetime moment. Anthony Ziccardi was more than just a vendor—he is now a friend and truly felt like family. If you're lucky enough to book them for your wedding, do it. It was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our special day. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being such a meaningful part of our celebration!

We booked Anthony Ziccardi Studio for our December 29th wedding. They were amazing. My now Husband hates photos but Karina did an amazing job getting the boys to laugh and actually enjoy themselves. Kadyr was extremely nice and patient as I was running slightly late but he made everything work. And got all the pictures I wanted. They captured some amazing photos on the dance floor and we overall could not have asked for better photographers and pictures. They are my go to choice from now on.

Anthony Ziccardi and Studios was awesome to work with from start to finish. On our wedding day they felt like the dream team to capture our perfect day. JT and Corinne were so professional and knew exactly what they were doing to capture the best photos. They worked so well with our videographer and have been to our venue Bear Brook Valley so many times that they knew all the good places to take pictures. We love how proactive they were in directing us on how to stand and pose and look. We 1000% recommend Anthony Ziccardi to anyone as they are so professional, have been in this business so long, and have been to so many different venues. Our sneak peak pictures were stunning…we can’t wait to see the rest of the photos!! We know they’re going to be perfect!

I used Anthony Ziccardi for my engagement pictures, Save The Dates, wedding, and will be using them for Thank You cards. They are the best in the business hands down. We had Joe Steel for engagement pictures and again on our wedding day with Marcus. They run the show and anything they say to do, JUST DO IT. They know what they are doing and they will deliver absolute fire pictures if you just trust them. Sneak peaks were always received within 24 hours and I truly was speechless. I haven't even gotten my wedding pictures back yet, but I have no concerns and I am honestly just so excited to see them. Joe Steel is one of a kind and he will forever be one of my favorite parts of our wedding day. If you are even considering hiring these guys for your big day, please know you are in great hands!

We highly recommend Anthony Ziccardi Studios! The entire process was so seamless from start to finish. They are truly highly experienced professionals, which was evident on our wedding day and in our photos. It was so convenient and easy to be able to have photos and video from the same studio. Our wedding was small and intimate, and they outdid themselves capturing the love that day. My wife and I both felt supported throughout the day so that we ended up with shots of moments we wanted to keep as memories forever. JT was amazing for our engagement shoot and again on our wedding day. We forgot to tell him about details we wanted captured and he ended up getting those shots on his own anyway. We had Corynn for video and she is just as talented and was a relaxed presence on our big day. It rained on our beach wedding day, so the order of events was somewhat changed last minute. They both adapted without skipping a beat and made sure we had everything we wanted before they left for the night. If we had to do this over, we would definitely book with them again.

Joe Steel from Anthony Ziccardi is one talented photographer. I couldn't have been happier with my choice for my wedding day. Joe makes your vision come true and also does the most epic pictures. He honestly made me feel less stressed and confident. Joe Steel made my husband and I feel so amazing and comfortable from our consultation to our big day. I am beyond happy with our choice. Do yourself a favor and book Anthony Ziccardi and request Joe Steel, you will not be disappointed!!

Anthony Ziccardi’s Studio is 100% amazing and professional. First and foremost they are SO responsive to emails that it eases any worries. We had Joe and Andrea for photos, and Mike for video and we cannot boast enough. They understood our vision, directed us when we felt lost, and captured the most wonderful moments. They truly listen to what you want your day to look like and will make gentle suggestions, but ultimately respect your decisions as the married couple.

Anthony, Tommy, and Joey are an absolute dream team to have on your wedding day. They made taking photos in 35 degree weather SO much fun! We told Anthony we prefer candid photos over posed and he certainly delivered. The groomsmen were throwing my husband in the air to capture the most epic pictures. This is the kind of energy they brought to the entire day and everything felt like a party. Their communication was great and were always quick to reply via email. OH and we got our sneak peak by 10am the morning after our wedding which was the perfect way to wake up and look through photos with our guests at breakfast. His wife, Sarah, is also a fantastic boudoir photographer and was able to create the most perfect wedding gift for my husband! If you are looking for a photographer, do not hesitate and book them!! We received beautiful pictures and have the best memories thanks to AZS.

Anthony Ziccardi Studios is the best vendor you can possibly choose for your wedding day! My husband and I got married on 10/29/23 and we were paired with photographers JT and Tommy. At our pre-wedding meeting Anthony sat down with us and reviewed our timeline start to finish. My husband and I were set on not doing a first look from the beginning. However, Anthony gave us two different timelines for us to compare how our day will go with a first look and without. There was absolutely no pressure from him when he recommended we do a first look due to limited time and daylight. It made sense to go with a first look to avoid rushing the photos that were so important to us. His recommendation to do a first look truly saved our wedding day! Unfortunately, from the start of our ceremony until the end of the night it was pouring. If we did not do a first look, we would not have had ample time for our couples shoot around the grounds before the rain. We put our trust in the expertise of our photographers and we can not thank them enough for how our wedding day flowed. We not only were able to capture beautiful photos before the rain all over the premises, but also were able to get exquisite rain shots as well. JT and Tommy are absolutely incredible and we can not thank them enough for capturing our day. We can not say enough amazing things about them! From start to finish they kept us on schedule and knew exactly where and when to take the best photos. I truly believe that our day would not have ran smoothly if we went with anyone other than them! We recently got our photos back and it was such a fast turnaround process, even with their very busy fall schedule. We love each and every photo and you can tell they really captured every part of our day perfectly. Wedding photos last forever and were super important to my husband and I. AZS is the perfect fit to capture your wedding day perfectly and for your day to run smoothly, regardless of the weather!

We just got married November 25th, 2023 at Perona Farms and had Anthony as our photographer along with Marcus, JT and Kurt on film. They were absolutely amazing! We also had Anthony do our engagement shoot and from the moment we met him, we felt completely comfortable. His sense of humor along with his professionalism just made us feel so comfortable. I had absolutely no doubts that our pictures would be nothing short of amazing. Our wedding day was just the same! We received a large peek of our photos from our engagement shoot the same night and a sneak peek of our wedding photos the next day. The staff at Ziccardi Studios are very quick with getting their work to you and quality does not lack. We are so incredibly happy with our photos so far and can’t wait to see the rest. I look forward to working with Anthony again in the future for possibly maternity shoots!

I booked Anthony Ziccardi Studios for my June 2023 wedding and it was the best decision that I made. From the start Anthony's team, Dani specifically, was welcoming and responded to my questions very quickly. She made me feel so at ease throughout the whole process. Anthony was so nice and friendly, he took our engagement photos and made it such a fun experience! Our preview was ready within two hours of the shoot ending. My wedding day team (Joe, Tommy, and Kurt) were so kind and helpful throughout our day. They kept the day moving flawlessly. They made us feel so relaxed and made the photos fun. I was beyond excited that our preview was ready the morning after our wedding when we first woke up! I was obsessed and in love with what their work. I was absolutely blown away by our photos and video. They captured so many beautiful moments from our day, and every time I look a my photos (which is very often) I can't help smiling.

We haven’t even gotten all of our photos/video back yet, but I couldn't wait to write a review! I just know that all of our photos/video are going to be amazing! I mean just take a look at our sneak peeks! I was so worried going into the day because I knew we weren’t going to be able to get the photos that I envisioned due to the weather. Part of the reason why we loved our venue was because of the beautiful grounds, so when it was raining all weekend long, creating a very muddy and soggy environment I was feeling extremely disappointed. I think one of the most important parts of the day for me was pictures, and Anthony Ziccardi Studios did not let us down! We also had our engagement session done by our lead photographer, JT (and it rained that day as well!) so we knew he was someone that we vibed with and we were completely confident that our photos were going to be outstanding because we love every single one from our engagement session. He again, did not disappoint and was totally amazing! We cannot wait to see the rest of our pictures from that day. JT used his creative genius to get unique, yet beautiful images - working with the beauty of the venue and the constraints due to the weather. The whole team - JT, Lisa, and Mike - were braving the weather with us and definitely were a HUGE reason why our day ran smoothly, was a blast, and was completely magical! We love the timeless editing style used by AZS. It was a very easy decision to choose AZS for our wedding day photography! So excited to see the rest of our photos and video from that day!

I can not say enough about this Studio. Joe Steel was beyond amazing… Thomas, Kurt and Austin were absolutely WONDERFUL to work with as well! They were fun, professional, punctual, attentive and most of all creative! I will absolutely be using them again for our next event. 10/10 would recommend them to anyone looking for amazing pictures to capture all your precious moments.

My husband and I got married at SkyView Golf Club on 8/18/2023. Joe Steel and Lisa were our photographers and Kurt was our videographer. From the moment they arrived, they were so incredibly professional and structured our day perfectly. We were able to enjoy every moment of the day without feeling stressed. Joe made sure that we were finished with all of our photos so we could enjoy our entire cocktail hour. Our sneak peek photos truly exceeded our expectations and we cannot wait to see the rest! We are so thrilled that we booked Anthony Ziccardi Studios, and we know that our magical day will be forever memorialized in our beautiful photos and video. We cannot thank you enough!!

There aren't enough words to explain how incredible Anthony and his team were for our wedding. From the moment we met him for our engagement shoot he was absolutely amazing. My husband and I aren't ones to jump in front of the camera but Anthony made it easy and fun; it was like hanging out with and old friend. When it came to our wedding day the team was nothing short of spectacular. They were so easy to work with, they asked us exactly what we were looking for and they also had some great ideas for our pictures. The great part about it all was that we didn't feel like we missed any of our wedding that's how sufficient they were with the photos. Not only did they take photos but the whole team always made sure that if we needed anything they got it for us, asking us if we needed a refill on our drinks and grabbing if need be. I was so very impressed the whole way through this journey. Each meeting and phone call the whole team was amazing. We recently picked up our photos from our wedding and we couldn't be more happier with them. They are so beautiful from the first photo all the way to the last one, the got more beautiful as we went on. if anyone is looking for a highly profession but easy to work with photographer who does incredible work, the the AZS team is the one for you. If I need any photos done in the future this is the team we will be using.

We're so happy we chose the A-Team for our wedding photos and video! Joe Steel & JT were our photographers and Kurt was our videographer. They captured really beautiful, clear images that were creatively composed. They're also very organized. They made everything go so smoothly the day of the wedding by giving clear, easy directions throughout the day. They even post sneak peek pictures the day after the wedding. One of the best decisions we made for our wedding is booking the A-Team. 100% recommend them for any wedding.

Our wedding pictures are absolutely amazing. We cannot thank JT, Joe, and Kurt enough for making our day amazing and capturing all of our amazing memories. As people who are not typically comfortable in front of the camera, the AZ team made us feel so comfortable and we are obsessed with how the pictures came out. It rained most of the day on our wedding, but this Tim made sure to get the most amazing shots regardless of the weather. We could not be happier.

The Anthony Ziccardi team is amazing! Joe Steel and Marcus were absolutely the best! I love how the pictures turned out they made the whole night fun and light! I highly recommend this studio for all you photo needs ! I am in love with the pictures from my wedding and can’t wait to see the rest! Thank you for an amazing day!

I highly recommend their studio as they were so easy to work with, offered very helpful tips to make our photos and day even more beautiful and are just genuinely great people who are passionate about what they do! This shows in their photos, videos and meetings with their couples. By the time our wedding day came, they didn’t feel like photographers but more like family! They were great with every single family member and making sure we did not miss a moment! I cry tears of happiness every time I watch our video! It is so amazing to have these memories! Not only for ourselves but to see all the happiness in our guests faces. The day goes by so quick and the team at Anthony Ziccardi Studios were able to capture every moment so now I can always look back! The team was beyond incredible! Our photos blow me away and the video is something I will cherish forever! Thank you Joe, Marcus and Mike for an incredible, amazing, awesome day that we will never forget! Thank you Dani for all your hard work behind the scenes and answering my emails! ❤️🤍💙 5.26.23

Where to begin?! AZS is hands down the way to go! From the get-go, my husband and I knew we made the right choice choosing AZS to capture our wedding day. Dani, who is the sweetest person on earth, walked us through such a thorough consult on all the packages and always answered any questions we had throughout this entire process. We were extremely fortunate to have Anthony capture both our engagement shoot & wedding day. When we did our engagement shoot, my husband and I felt like we have been friends with Anthony since we were kids. The laughs were non stop and we were extremely comfortable in front of the camera, which this was the first photo shoot that we have done together as a couple. We knew we were in great hands knowing that Anthony was also capturing our wedding day just by the turn out of our awesome engagement pictures and not to mention the turn around time on them. We had our engagement sneak peek THAT NIGHT! When it came to our wedding pictures, Anthony & Matt captured moments that instantly flashes us back to that exact second where we have the opportunity to relive that cloud9 moment. Anthony worked with myself and Matt worked with my husband prior to our first look. The entire time we were doing “getting ready & dress” shots, Anthony always brought great energy and even had the best reactions to when he knew he got a great picture! When it came time for our first look, my husband and I were able to have our own moment together while not even knowing that Anthony & Matt were right there just capturing every reaction! We decided to save time and take our family & bridal party pictures before our ceremony. Anthony ensured everyone on our picture list was taken and this was also a smooth process which we were very thankful for since we had a lengthy list of people that we wanted to get pictures with. I know this can be rare to hear, but my husband and I actually got to experience our cocktail hour and our reception all while creating special memories with our favorite people all thanks to Anthony Ziccardi. He pulled us for a top 10 mins (if that) during our cocktail hour and reception to grab unbelievable sunset/night time pictures so in the end, we got to have the best of both worlds - getting to enjoy our wedding and gorgeous pictures that we will have for a lifetime. Anthony then provided us with a sneak peek (that was truly unreal) the following morning! We couldn’t get over how awesome our pictures came out! Anthony was the best to work with all the way around providing the best quality pictures, smooth transitions, a lot of laughs, and a wedding that we got to actually enjoy. Although Anthony was our photographer, we now have gained a new friend. We are definitely looking forward to working with Anthony again in our future endeavors and we would recommend AZS and his entire team a thousand times over if we could!

We had Joe Steel and JT as our photographers. We wish we could give them so much more credit for what they did. Not only do they know all the amazing places for photos, but they were patient and kind in small moments of stress. We received our photos in exactly 3 weeks from our wedding. All we can say is wow! The photos are STUNNING! A little bit pricier but totally worth every penny.