Avant-Garde Photography

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ul for these timeless memories and couldn’t recommend them more highly to anyone looking for a photographer who goes above and beyond. 

cation was seamless, locations were perfect, and the church shots captured Orthodox traditions beautifully. Whether it’s weddings, family, or intimate moments, they deliver stunning, unforgettable photos. We will definitely be using their services again. 

t and our first family photoshoot with our daughter when she was born. He is communicative and SO flexible and accommodating- rain or shine! I wouldn't trust anyone else to capture our most special moments. I cannot speak more highly of him.

as professional, reassuring, and so easy to work with. He also has a great sense of humor, which made picture-taking a breeze and kept everything fun and relaxed. On the day of the wedding, everything felt seamless, and he captured every moment beautifully. The quality, attention to detail, and overall artistry of the photos are truly amazing—we couldn’t be happier. We’re so grateful we found him and would recommend him without hesitation!

lt comfortable in front of the camera and gave clear, helpful direction without ever making things feel forced. Our engagement session a few weeks before the wedding really helped us get to know his style and feel more relaxed on the big day. He captured every moment beautifully, from our first look around different spots in Chicago to the ceremony and reception. The photos turned out incredible, so many natural, candid images that truly reflect how the day felt and went. We couldn’t be happier with the results and would absolutely AvantGarde Photography!

singlehandedly covered our getting ready pictures, Catholic wedding, bridal party pictures, and reception. The coloring of the final pictures are stunning. Our friends and family have repeatedly said how amazing the photos are. We also appreciated that Lukas' expertise did not require a photo checklist and that he was able to improvise photo locations to capture the best lighting. We highly recommend!

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and creativity went above and beyond our expectations. If you’re looking for someone who’s talented, kind, and an absolute pro at what they do, look no further than Lukasz. Hiring him was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and we highly recommend him.

orked so seamlessly with myself, my husband, wedding party and family. During the wedding reception, it was if they weren't even there! The photos were stunning and they captured so many beautiful moments, posed or not. I highly recommend booking the Avante-Garde team for any future event.

nal wedding photos- I am obsessed and look at them all the time. Lukasz went above and beyond to perfectly capture my big day and working with him was one of the best decisions I made!

dding photos and seeing how his attention to detail and artistic eye eternalized some unique moments on our special day. Łukasz is easy to communicate with and very responsive. This was also evident by how well he worked with our videographer and guests at our wedding. We could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you for your attentiveness and support throughout the planning process and event day!

ur big day in May was picture-perfect, with gorgeous spring weather adding a touch of magic to every shot. Lukasz captured every meaningful moment, from the intimate ceremony in the stunning St. James Chapel to the chic reception at the iconic Blackstone Hotel. His eye for detail is incredible—he found the most beautiful angles for our portraits at the Wrigley Building and at Grant Park near the hotel, creating images that feel timeless and full of life. We loved the perfect balance he struck by blending the urban charm of the Wrigley Building with the elegance of our park photos, creating a stunning collection that perfectly captured the spirit of our day. We also had the pleasure of working with Lukasz for our engagement shoot, where he set the tone for his professionalism and creativity. He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and brought so much fun and energy to the experience. By the time the wedding came around, it felt like we had a friend behind the lens. Almost every single person in our wedding party remarked how much fun they had with him as our photographer, so we are immensely grateful that he added his special touch to the overall energy of our wedding day! What sets Lukasz apart is his passion and dedication to his craft. He takes immense pride in his work, and it shows in the breathtaking final product. Every single photo—from candid moments to posed portraits—was included in his package, and his pricing was incredibly reasonable for the level of quality and service he provides. He never made us feel rushed, prioritizing capturing great photos for us over keeping an eye on the clock. If you're looking for a photographer who will go above and beyond to make your special day unforgettable, look no further than Lukasz at Avant-Garde Photography. He is truly the best!

ion on how to pose and for all the guys at our wedding. Would recommend him to any of our friends and family

ich was very appreciated. He was a gem to meet in person and brought a quiet confident energy to the planned shots, and the more action shots were varied to the point it seemed like there were two people shooting. The only small thing was it did take a while to get the full photo album as it seems like he ended up very booked up the rest of the season. However the photos were well worth the wait! They turned out fabulous and we could not be happier with what turned out. Thanks Lukasz!

by his inherent ability to spot the perfect setting or moment complete with lighting, framing, and color), he was also visibly passionate about the art and truly cares about the quality of the final outcome. He was very enjoyable, easy going, and fun to work with. Lukasz made us feel comfortable from the very beginning. He was with us all wedding day, from morning through most of the reception, and despite our large wedding party, long guest list, and tight schedule, he captured all the moments we'd hoped to AND more. Not only did he capture hundreds of beautiful moments of us as a couple, but he also included many, many photos of the guests enjoying themselves in his photojournalistic style which we were overjoyed and touched to see. The pictures came out beautifully and Lukasz was very patient and communicative in working with us through edits and final drafts. One thing we particularly love about Lukasz's photos is the real life color and beautiful lighting, not to mention his eye for ephemeral, beautiful and intimate moments lost to most of us experiencing the moment. Lukasz is incredibly talented and we felt lucky to have found him for our wedding. We felt he was very reasonably priced given the extreme high quality of his photography, the number of photos we received, and the ease with which he was able to work with us. We highly recommend his talent to anyone looking for a wedding photographer and cannot say enough good things about him!

clude all of my bridal party, he kept things upbeat and fun to also help alleviate any other stressors.

o details when shooting, which I LOVED. He also did plenty of candid shots that caught those “moments” that everyone wants during the most important day of our lives. The edits are perfect. I can’t complain about anything. I have so many to choose from !!! I am so so so happy with everything and highly recommend Avant-Garde Photography!!

nfidence in us that our photographer would put our best interests first. I loved the photos he had taken for my brother and knew that his skills would transfer to my wedding day and that his photos would turn out just as classic and creative as my brothers’ photos. Luke really cares about his couples and I am so happy to have picked him!

design and composition which I truly appreciated as an architect. Lukasz nailed the vibe that I was looking to capture on film even though I chose a technically challenging venue. He took the time to fully understand the objective, the look and schedule beforehand then provided valuable advice to ensure that everything flowed smoothly. What impressed me the most though is that Lukasz went above and beyond to ensure that I ended up with what I wanted. I was on a budget, but he agreed to stay a bit longer to capture the dancing and even took extra time to touch up my favorite photo. It’s rare to find an individual so committed to this level of excellence. Lukasz takes great pride in his craft and is a very talented artist. He has a gift for capturing the best version of you in a natural and beautiful way. Looking at my wedding photos makes me so happy because I get to re-live that magical night and experience all of the joy again. My photos turned out beautifully and I promise that you will love working with Avant-garde!

g weather. It was raining all day long and he still helped us do pictures outside. The quality of the photos speak for themselves. Beautiful quality work and great attention to detail. He is responsive to his emails and has been a pleasure to work with and capture our special day. I cannot say enough great things about him and his company.

s that will last a lifetime.

y of Chicago, and the photographer did a great job of picking out beautiful settings for the photos. He came up with interesting and creative poses for us. We absolutely loved the photos.

as the candid moments. His photos are beautiful and he manages to capture so much of our days for us to cherish. It allows us to truly be present vs. trying to take our own pictures. He also is such a great person it is very easy to have him around during special family moments. I highly recommend him.

ruly listened to us and worked with us. He was also very laid back while still being communicative and professional. He provided a perfect combo of posed and candid shots. He gives direction to those who need it, but his strength is catching beautiful moments as they’re happening. If we were going to spend our budget on anything, it was photos. It’s one of the few things that lasted longer than the day of our event! We highly recommend Avant-Garde - Lukasz is the best!

PERFECT everybody loved them. Wonderful work!! So grateful to have chosen them

lighting and cool architecture which make the photos very special. Lukasz was so fun to work with and made our wedding day light, fun, and enjoyable. He captured so many great moments that truly tell the story of our entire day. We will have these photos to look back on forever so we are very grateful. 10000% would recommend Lukasz.

When it came to the actual photographs, he made us feel comfortable, confident, and was always on his game. For both our engagement shoot and our wedding day, we had so much fun working with him. His close eye to detail and willingness to find the extra shot resulted in terrific results. We are thrilled with the photos we've received. Our bridal party and family all commented on how much they enjoyed working with him and his team as well. In addition, during the pandemic, he made it easy to transfer over to our new date, and we were appreciative that we could keep him onboard. Thanks Lukasz!

mend him to anyone seeking a photographer for their wedding. Thank you Lukasz.

nt/classic”! He worked with us so nicely on our wedding day and made our day run smoothly! I don’t know how he did it but everyone in our pictures look the best they ever have!! I am extremely happy with his quality of work and am so happy that we found him!

times. Lukasz has been very accommodating and responsive, literally reduced a lot of our stress navigating the uncertainties. We also love the way he directed us for photos, we weren’t very good at posing, but the photos turns out really natural, probably because a lot of them were taken in motion. We are so glad we chose Lukasz@Avant Garde as our photographer. Highly recommend :)

out of state and he has been there for my husband and I every step of the way. On our wedding day it was pouring and he knew of many locations as alternative options. Our wedding photos are everything and more! He captured all the moments of the best day of our lives! Couldn’t have been happier with picking Lukasz as our photographer. I would absolutely recommend him as your photographer. He is a very diligent photographer.

emic. Through the engagement session and TWO weddings (a socially distanced outdoor gathering, and a full church ceremony - reception hall event) he remained professional and fun. Very friendly and easy to work with. Add in the benefit of fluent in Polish and English, Lukasz was the perfect photographer for our wedding. Highly recommended!

equests and really worked with our budget for our wedding. Not to mention, he worked with our rescheduling due to covid. Booking with him was seamless and fast. We also did an engagement shoot that turned out amazing & was a perfect practice for our wedding day! The day of the wedding, Lukasz and his team were incredible - they made sure to capture everything we wanted without pulling us away from living in the moment, which was most important to us. I was speechless with the final product, the pictures turned out so beyond incredible that I feel like I am reliving the day over and over again. The online album is also a favorite of mine, all my pictures throughout the day are pre-organized and easy to access through the website link. I have already recommended Avant-Garde Photography to many friends and family, and look forward to working with Lukasz for all of my future events. Could not recommend him enough!!

d relaxed even if we were posing. When we interviewed Lukasz we could tell that he felt the same way about photography. He mentioned how his job was to capture the emotion that we were experiencing rather than just ourselves or just our guests. The photos that he took really showed that he delivered on what he promised. We truly could not believe how well they came out. He walked us step by step on how to make ourselves look completely relaxed (even though being in front of the camera is not really our forte). During the photos after our ceremony it was just us and Lukasz. Taking photos and walking around the the arboretum where we got married gave us a sense of living in our own fairytale. At times my husband and I even forgot that we were being photographed and we really felt alone with each other. Working with Lukasz is truly one of the highlights we have of our wedding. He was fun, well spoken, professional, and diligent. We can not recommend him more highly. If you are considering hiring him, you should! I know we will definitely be hiring him in the future.

w what to ask for or expect in our photographer. Needless to say Lukasz was a god send. He was very professional and a talented guide for my wife and I when having us pose for photos. He knew exactly the best spots at our venue to give us the best results. He was clear in his directions and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, something we honestly never really were. One huge aspect of why we would highly suggest Lukasz is how accommodating he was when we had to postpone our wedding because of the pandemic. He really showed his true character as a resourceful and genuine person and was very understanding with our dilemma. At the wedding you could see his hustle. It seemed that everywhere you turned he was there getting photos of the guests, of our family and of us. Even our friends got to know Lukasz and he was happy to take photos of them when asked. The finished products of our photos are beautiful to say the least. They truly capture every memorable moment for eternity. We can not say enough on what an amazing photographer and person he is. We would hire him again 1000% in the future.

ionate, and creative! He was also very organized and helpful getting things in order for the big day. We did an engagement session at two locations which was very beneficial for both him and us because he learned our style and we practiced being photographed. Lukas is extremely talented and truly cares about his clients. Money well spent!

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essions came out stunning and we can’t wait to see the ones from our wedding! He has great ideas, always wants to be unique in different shots and natural. We’ve received sooo many compliments on our photos. Lukasz is just the best and we highly recommend him!!! Book him ASAP!!