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sive throughout the process. The photos were made available ahead of schedule and, most importantly, are stunning. Our photographer, John, was everything that we’d hoped for. He managed our challenging photo shoot schedule including our last-minute location addition. He was simultaneously present and unobtrusive at the right moments from the first look through the end of our wedding reception. John managed to capture the natural interactions between us throughout the day. This was important for us because we weren’t interested in high fashion-style self-portraits. Most importantly, he was great with the gaggle of small children in our large family during the family portraits. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Artisan to anyone who is looking for beautifully done photos that they will treasure for the rest of their lives.

p with Erika for our wedding. They were an amazing team to calm nerves and make sure what we spoke about during the planning process came to life. I appreciated the fact they have a streamlined planning process - a document will be shared with you months out from the wedding that you fill it out as an overview of what you want and it helped ensure nothing was forgotten or misunderstood. There were little moments during the wedding day I was so grateful for them (e.g. definitely left without my bouquet and John suggested I might want it :)) where they do a little extra or coaching to keep things moving. We joked that Erika was our MVP - every time we stopped for photos she had some new amazing angle she planned to get by scaling a wall, climbing a tree, etc.! Our photos were turned around really quickly and are exactly what we hoped for. Definitely would recommend!

dy. The company's overall aesthetic is in line with ours. Their handmade albums are beautiful and honestly one of the reasons why we decided to book with AE. All of the AE photographers we had to choose from are super talented, but we fell in love with Ashley's work. Ashley and associate photographer, Amanda were very patient and had great attitudes throughout the wedding day! Our wedding party had a blast working with them! Cindy is also very easy to work with. She answered all of my emails and questions (and I had a lot!) in a timely manner. And even if she didn't have the answer readily available, she was able to find me the resources to help me. AE is very transparent with their costs and try their best to assist you with your budget. What a great experience to have when it comes to one of the most important days of your life!

r to meeting Artisan, specifically Cindy, and we were sold! We are so impressed with their professionalism and timeliness with our planning, and our photographers were phenomenal the day of. They worked with my husband and I, as well as our wedding planner, to make sure we felt prepared and set for our day. They were organized, professional, and very talented. We are so happy with our product, our pictures are beautiful, and we highly recommend you utilize this company!

ook some great opportunities to capture very cute moments as we were laughing and enjoying ourselves, but she also made us all feel very comfortable right off the bat. Our photos came out amazing and we have a wide range of photos, including portraits, candid shots, and even pictures with a troll at the Morton Arb.

able shooting outdoors, and with our wedding being an outdoor wedding, I knew I needed someone who would be able to capture the space. And they did, beautifully. Ashley, our lead photographer, took our engagement photos and they turned out beautifully; so much so that my boss saw a photo at work and asked who the attractive couple was in that photo! (I let her know we have a really good photographer!) On the day of the wedding, Ashley took great control and worked really well with our videographer, for whom we used a different company. She captured these great “in between” moments, as did her second, who took photos of the groomsmen. Ashley also checked in with me when we were having an issue with a pushy relative to ensure whether or not I wanted her time spent in that way, which I really appreciated. We just received our photos and I can’t stop looking at them, they are so gorgeous. Their coordinator, Cindy, is great as well. Her and I went through their photo form, which ensured that I would get the photos that I wanted and none of the ones I didn’t. Cindy is also so great about returning correspondence, and setting up meetings which seems small, but when you’re staring down the barrel of a big wedding, a simple returned email can be so relieving. Highly recommend Artisan Events!

s so beautifully done, capturing us (and our family & friends) in ways that were simultaneously totally natural but also capturing the special nature of the day and ceremony. We can't stop looking at them. Same goes for the highlight video, which we've been re-watching more or less constantly. And, almost as important as the end product, everyone we worked with from Artisan was so skillful at making what could be a bit of an overwhelming day feel calm and joyous. My wife and I never needed to worry about anything, and we actually just had so much fun doing the photographs. A special shout-out to AJ here who, besides being a real artist, was so good at keeping us calm and in the (very happy!) moment throughout the day and evening.

nning wedding photos because I usually hate taking pictures. But our photos are STUNNING!! The best part is now that we have these amazing photos we're working with Artisan to put together beautiful albums for us and our parents. From the start of this process to working on the albums Artisan has been the best to work with! I can't recommend them enough!

your photography/videography vendor. Cindy made the process so incredibly pleasant and easy from the moment I inquired about their services. This company gives you a TON of wiggle room when it comes to budget, allowing you to choose your level of photographer and a package to fit your budget. I also loved that I got to look through and choose my photographer based on their actual portfolio, and Cindy helped me by explaining each photographers style (they are truly all unique!). We had John as our lead photographer, with Liz as a second, and Andrew and David on video, and they were all absolutely a joy to work with. Again, I cannot say enough wonderful things about this company to do them justice, but I promise you will not be disappointed.

o through countless details to make sure the day is captured the way you want it to be. We will never forget our wedding day and have the pictures to relive every moment. We highly recommend them.

ample time preparing the schedule with us and all possible game plans. On the day of they were fantastic. Christine is an exceptional photographer and she captured all of the special moments we wanted for the day and more. Her team was very professional and helpful in staying on schedule. Their videographer team also greatly exceeded our expectations. The final product is exceptional and we received many comments from guests that they didn’t even know we had a videographer because they were so discreet. I would absolutely recommend their team!!

hotography, which was plenty, and have so many great photographs to choose from. They also were able to provide us with our photos after the wedding day fairly quickly compared to other photographers that we had been choosing between.

d for group pictures, which is no easy task. I really appreciate how patient Artisan has been with me while editing my photo album -- they are very accommodating!

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short of a fantastic experience. Cindy, Lexi, and Erica were extremely easy to work with and they made me feel like I had known them all my life. My husband and I could not be happier with our photos from our wedding and can't wait to see our completed album! Highly Recommend

phone when we discussed the types of photos we wanted. On the wedding day, we worked with the photographer AJ. She did a great job picking out spots for photos and directing us on how to pose. All the photos turned out great! I would definitely recommend them for wedding photos!

anning process. No one seemed like a good fit for us. We just aren't the couple who would be draped over a chaise lounge, looking off into the distance. Our wedding planner encouraged us to review Artisan Events' portfolio and I instantly fell in love. The couples looked like REAL people. We wanted photos that captured who we are as a couple. Amanda has the beautiful ability to capture a couple's love and emotions in her photos. Countless photos brought me to tears, as I reminisce on such a memorable day. I always felt comfortable, calm and myself with Amanda behind the lens. The entire team had great ideas on poses, locations, etc. Every detail was thoroughly documented. I am so elated we get to relive our wedding day so vividly when looking at our photos. Artisan Events will certainly continue to be a part of our lives now, and for many years to come.

n more than accommodating and helpful from start to finish!

many scenes from our wedding they were able to capture. We love our pictures and I would highly recommend using them.

vided us during our wedding was superb and highly recommendable. Hannah and John were amazing, accommodating and very professional. All the pictures they took were amazing and beautiful , just the way we have hoped for. We are really glad that we found them and we would recommend them in a heart beat to any couple who are planning their dream wedding.

ll questions from our first consultation through the album design and ordering process. First and foremost, we absolutely LOVED our photographers, Hanna and Erika. We didn’t do an engagement shoot with them prior to the wedding, so we were a little nervous about feeling awkward or not meshing with them day of. This was totally not the case though. They made us feel comfortable the whole day and gave us direction while still asking our opinions and making sure they got the shots we wanted. They were also amazing at corralling a semi- rowdy wedding party and keeping everyone in line. It was clear they went above and beyond to get every great shot they could. We felt confident that we would have great pictures with them, but we were still blown away by the pictures when we got them. They were everything we wanted and more AND they got them back to us super fast. The office staff has also been so helpful in coordinating everything and explaining each step in detail. Photos are such an important part of a wedding (or at least it was to us) and we are so happy we entrusted Artisan Events with this important task. We love all the pictures we got out of it and will keep them in our lives forever.

bums! I have always treasured looking back at pictures my mom saved while growing up, and I thought this mission of helping all their clients capture and create stories on paper was awesome. We have been nothing short of impressed. Even though my husband and I were planning from another state, the staff at Artisan Events was efficient with answering our questions and making the planning process simple and seamless, both over the phone and through email. They also offered many options for individuals with differing budgets. Our photographers, Lexi and Erica, were so fun to work with! They made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera and discreetly captured so much emotion in their photos. We will truly cherish their work the rest of our lives.

al candid shots of my bride and I in several areas around the arboretum, and captured tons of fun photos during the reception while being very discreet. Our photos were also sent to us quickly after the wedding, and their website made it easy to share with friends and family!

choose from, including a mix of color and black/white images, as well as various posed/natural shots. And everyone at Artisan Events was very easy to work with throughout the planning process – both before the wedding and after. Artisan Events is certainly are not a “budget” vendor, but here, you get what you pay for.

careers). They were on the pricier side of our budget (more details below) but I would recommend them again in a heartbeat. Below are some reasons why: 1) EVERY SINGLE PHOTO they took (around 1000 photos) was thoughtful, well executed, and made the bride/groom/friends/family all look like we were MOVIE STARS that belonged in a bridal magazine (we're not normally very photogenic!). With Artisan Events, you don’t have to wonder…”How will my wedding photos turn out?” Our photographers showed us photos on their digital cameras moments after they were taken. Choosing Artisan Events, you're paying to GUARANTEE that your wedding photos will be the best, most effortlessly beautiful photos of your life. 2) Photos with Artisan Events are EFFORTLESS—they go above and beyond to do the WORK so that you can focus on ENJOYING YOUR WEDDING, being with your (new) husband/wife, socializing with guests, eating, and drinking. These are some things our photographers, HANNAH AND JOHN, did on our wedding day: - Scouted out the venue for good photo spots - Suggested natural-looking poses - Told us if we looked awkward, and how to change that - Made sure the right people were in the right photos - Brought clear umbrellas since it was rainy - Handed me bugspray when we took photos in the grass - Helped me hold my bouquet & arrange my dress - Calmed me down when I got stressed out - Made sure I had time to eat 3) Staff at Artisan Events are extremely responsive to all questions—leading up to our wedding day, they replied to EVERY EMAIL within a few hours, and usually within minutes. THIS WAS A HUGE BONUS—if you’re a bride planning your own wedding, you want your questions to be answered ASAP. LASTLY: Our price breakdown (approximately): - $4000 for 2h rehearsal dinner photos with single photographer, 8h wedding day photos with 2 photographers - $500 for digital images (non-watermarked) - $800 for upgraded wedding album (fancier leather cover, additional pages, silver/gold gilded pages). The “basic” wedding album was included for free, but we didn’t like the look or feel of it. -------- Total: $5300 (not including tax) Still, I’m SO GLAD we picked Artisan Events because they're experienced, world-class professionals who helped everything, including the rehearsal dinner & wedding day itself, go smoothly. Yes, this was expensive (all wedding photography, good and bad, will be expensive!), but in return, they gave us around 1000 PERFECT PHOTOS for us to reminisce spending the day surrounded by our favorite people and marrying each other.

e about capturing the people and emotion of the wedding day - something that was very important to me! Their editing is not over the top either, which I prefer. With AE, you have a representative to help match you with a photographer and get all administrative things taken care of. Emily and Cindy both did a great job communicating with us quickly and making the process pleasant. We ended up going with Lexi as our photographer, who was so fabulous to work with. She took our engagement photos, which turned out so beautifully. She was creative and had many good ideas about different shots to take. She is so talented! Both my fiance and I felt very comfortable with her, and the photos look so natural. On the day of the wedding, she and Tara both provided a cheerful, yet calming presence. They made sure to capture every shot we wanted. And the photos turned out amazingly!! They went above and beyond, and captured unexpected candid shots, such as our guests listening to the speeches. We have priceless pictures of cherished family/guests enjoying the day. You can feel the joy and love of the day when you look at the pictures. One thing I didn't realize before booking is that AE wants you meet with them in person after the wedding, make edits to your physical album (if you order one of those - ours was included in our package), and then approve the album design, all before you get the digital copies of all your photos without a watermark. This was a bit tricky since we moved after the wedding, so it took a while to get all our pictures without the watermark in the corner. But Cindy did send us over a handful of photos without the watermark ahead of time to tide us over, so that was nice. I just didn't realize it would take that long to get all our wedding photos. They are worth the wait though. All in all, we are so so happy with our choice!!

nning of wedding because after the day is over you want beautiful, perfect pictures to have forever. We found them on the knot and the minute we walked into their space in Chicago and met we AJ we knew we had found our perfect photography company and even decided to go with AJ as our photographer. My husband and I currently live in AZ and the Artisan Events team made long distance planning and booking so easy and convenient. AJ and her team showed up on time to our hotel, they were friendly, professional, and made us laugh and feel comfortable. The first thing she did was give me hug and gushed about how she's been looking forward to photographing us for so long (due to my husband's deployment we had a 2 year long engagement). Nothing ever felt forced and she took our ideas for our "around town" city scape pictures and turned them into something more than we ever could have imagined. AJ and her team captured every moment perfectly and we are absolutely obsessed with our pictures. I cried when I saw them and my family did too, because they are that breath taking. We decided not to go with a videographer, but just looking through all of the still photos brings us back to that day in vidid detail. We cannot say enough good things about Artisan Events and AJ and their team. We would recommend them time and time again!

by seeing their work and hearing about their styles. Although it would have been nice to meet the photographer face to face, they did arrange for a FaceTime so we could speak to them directly to get a feel for their personality and style. We decided to go with AJ. We absolutely LOVED her! Not only was her style in line with what we were looking for, her personality is so vibrant, and she makes you feel so incredibly comfortable. She was very open taking any pictures we desired. We had a lovely engagement shoot with her and we were very happy with how they turned out. We had a number of different backgrounds and she allowed us to do an outfit change. For the wedding, Artisan Events asks that you put together a list of picture combinations you would like (family, bridal party, etc). They send a thorough, detailed guide for the photographers to utilize on the big day. It was nice to get that planning done ahead of time, and we were also able to discuss more details with AJ over the phone about things we would like her to capture. One disappointing thing that did happen was we did not get all the pictures we had specified on our list. For example, we had requested pictures of the brides siblings alone and the flower girl/ring bearer with the bride/groom, but unfortunately these were not captured. Although there are other pictures of these people through the day, it would have been nice to have posed pictures suited for framing. We do understand though how crazy the day can be and just assumed it was an accident and overlooked. Besides this, we were extremely happy with how our photos turned out. AJ and her assistant were very easy to work with. The turn around time for pictures was SO fast! We got them while we were on our honeymoon right after the wedding! Overall, we have had a good experience with Artisan— the price is right for high quality pictures with excellent, timely, organized service! Thanks, Artisan Events, and AJ!!

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e and they blended right in with the rest of my family and friends! I also did my engagement pictures with Doug and I love them! He is so funny and easy to get a long with. His pictures are outstanding and he has a wonderful creative mind! I can’t wait to see my professional pictures from the wedding I’m sure I’ll be just as pleased with!

importantly, I loved their photos and aesthetic. Hannah was our photographer and she was lovely to work with! She was chill and made me feel calm during the process. I don't love posing for photos and she understood that and made it a speedy process! Would 100% recommend Artisan Events for any upcoming event! They were the best!

ly pick something that works with your aesthetic. They were great on the actual day and very prompt with getting photos back to us! Would highly recommend.

pictures. We were all so impressed how she basically ran the day...keeping all the moving parts and people in line and on schedule . We didn't have to worry about a single thing on the big day with AJ there. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!

ime and location made us feel at ease, and working with Hanna was a dream come true! She called us prior to the wedding date to discuss our priorities and style, making sure that she had a clear understanding for how we wanted to capture our special day. The day of she was efficient during portraits, came up with fun pose ideas for the entire wedding party, and made sure that me, my groom, wedding party and family had fun and felt comfortable the entire day. She made sure to capture each moment we had outlined in our planning session as well as captured a lot of fun candid moments. The delivery of our photos was also much quicker than we expected! The photos were edited beautifully and we had more than enough photos to fill our beautiful wedding album. Our wedding was November 11 and Artisan Events made sure that we had access to a few photos just in time to send out Christmas cards to our friends and family! Overall, we were so happy with Artisan Events and Hanna did a phenomenal job of creating a final product that we are eager to decorate our new married home with!

ible. We loved how they capture the REALITY of weddings – from happy tears to intricate details and the beautiful architecture of the ceremony and reception space. Artisan Events capture photos that are truly authentic. Since they were listed first on our vendor's preferred photography list, they were extremely familiar with the venue's locations, best spots for photos, how to work with the venue manager, and how to navigate the wedding throughout the day which definitely helped put my mind at ease. The wedding images turned out truly amazing! We can’t wait to see the wedding album once its ready.

gh our vision as well as all of the people and combinations that were important to capture in our photos. Our photographer, Hanna, really listened to us and made sure to capture everything I asked for. The day of the wedding, everything felt relaxed and we were able to get some great pictures while also really enjoying our wedding! We received all of our edited photos just a couple of weeks after the wedding and it was so fun to relive the day. I love the pictures more every time I look at them - there's always something new that catches my eye.

studio manager studio to review what I was looking for and to get a feel for the photographers. I chose the photographer whose style I resonated with and from there Emily and I were in touch several time to ensure that all of the moments I wanted to be captured were noted and that we were all set for the wedding. The day of, Christine and Doug did an outstanding job of capturing laughter, tears and precious moments. Would definitely work with them again and am looking forward to receiving my beautiful album, which was included in my package.

day. Photos turned out amazing! Couldn't have asked for a better team to work with!

ess. Our main photographer was Hanna and we couldn’t have loved her more! She was sweet, knowledgeable, flexible and creative. She took the lead with us, our families and our wedding party. We felt comfortable with her from the moment we met. When we received our photos after the engage shoot and then the wedding, we were truly amazed at how amazing they were. We will definitely be recommending Artisan Events and specifically Hanna to all of our friends getting married!

We were married on what seemed to be the coldest, rainiest day of the summer on August 4th, 2017 at Hidden Vineyard in SW Michigan. We decided to hire a local Chicago photography team and have them travel to our location knowing that there was some face-to-face meetings both before and after the wedding day. AJ and Hannah arrived promplty and were full of pep and spunk. They had time to walk around the venue to determine what locations would be suitable. The weather did not deter them nor us. Luckily it was only sprinkling during our "reveal" and "wedding party" photos so we were able to take pictures around the beautiful landscape. Although we had to take the family photos inside, AJ & Hannah were able to locate an area that worked well and provided the rustic barn feeling we were going for. They followed the family photo list but were flexible to make some change. At the end of the evening, the rain stopped and we had a beautiful sunset which our photographers were able to capture brilliantly. What I especially liked about AJ & Hannah was their diplomacy. They had a way to be nice to our family and friends but at the same time communicate the shot they were looking for (i.e. asking people to move in/out of the photo, how to pose, where to be placed and where to look). Emily has been fantastic communicating with us both before and after the wedding. She's kept me to task to make sure our photo album is one we are happy with AND actually accomplished. We are really pleased with the production of our photos - they captured what we wanted. In 20/20 hindsight, I would hire Artisan Events again without any reservation.

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wedding day and cannot believe what a wonderful job she did! She made my husband and I feel as comfortable and natural as possible. On our wedding day, AJ, Lexi, and Kim were all amazing to work with. I did not have a wedding planner and AJ practically doubled as a day-of coordinator! She was a calming presence for me and made sure everyone was on schedule the entire day, even when we jam-packed the portrait session with three different locations and a large bridal party. More importantly, the photos she and the AE team delivered are so stunning and special to us. They were able to capture candid moments and details I wasn't even aware of. If you're looking for a talented team of true professionals, we highly recommend Artisan Events!

"runs the show" when your bridal party can start to get spacey. Words cannot describe how much I would recommend her as your photographer - you will NOT regret it! Seriously, don't even bother looking at any other photographers, she is the best out there!