$3,600 starting price
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Chris McGuire
Owner
In business: 16+ years
Team: 1 member
Languages: English
Moments that matter.
With 15 years of experience, Chris takes a documentary approach to create compelling images that tell the story of your big day.
Based in Peoria, Illinois and happy to travel.
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Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
- Vintage
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- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Chris received overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple couples for his exceptional wedding photography services. Reviewers praised his professionalism, ability to capture intimate moments, and talent in creating timeless, beautiful images. Couples appreciated his calming presence on the wedding day, prompt communication, and attention to detail in fulfilling their visions. Chris's skill in suggesting locations, managing timelines, and capturing candid emotions were highlighted as key strengths. Clients highly recommended Chris for his outstanding work, quick delivery of high-quality photos, and his ability to make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera.Review photos
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My husband and I absolutely loved working with Chris for our wedding photos. Chris was very communicative and helpful through the whole process. Wedding planning and the wedding day in general can be overwhelming, but he was very attentive and had a calming presence. We are beyond grateful for his service and the photos turned out AMAZING!! We love them so much and will highly recommend him to everyone we hear that is getting married. Highly highly recommend for any of your photograph needs. Thanks again, Chris!!
We were fortunate to have Chris photograph our wedding, and I can truly say he was nothing short of phenomenal. Chris was responsive, reliable, and had an amazing ability to make us feel comfortable behind the camera. We did an engagement session with him (which he went above and beyond with flexibility for), and we instantly felt relaxed (which is saying a lot for my husband especially as he had never been behind a lens before!!). He had great suggestions of areas where we could take photos in order to get the vision we wanted for both engagement and wedding day photos, and he was also incredibly helpful in suggesting the best locations at certain times of day. After the engagement shoot, Chris continued to go above and beyond on wedding day. He kept everyone on track, brought such a calm energy to the day (which I really needed on such a wild day), and was everywhere we needed him to be throughout the entire day and night! There were several times throughout the night when I was hoping he’d be able to get a picture with us and a guest, and I looked up and he was there and ready instantly! I also have to give a shout out to his amazing skills with sunset photos – he was able to capture some of me and my husband’s favorite photos at sunset that we’ll cherish forever. Chris really went above and beyond for me and my husband, and gave us the most positive experience we ever could have hoped for on our wedding day. I would hire him again in a heartbeat for anything we might need in the future!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2025
Thank you, Jessica!!
Chris did an amazing job capturing so many intimate moments of our wedding day. Viewing Chris's photos is like going back in time to experience our wedding day all over again through a magnificent cinematic lens. We could not have asked for anything better than what Chris delivered. We would strongly recommend his services to everyone!
Response from the Vendor on 12/31/2024
Thank you, Inês! I had a great time working with you!
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Chris was absolutely fantastic and the perfect photographer. He allowed us to voice what we had in mind and also gave professional suggestions that are soundly based on years of experience. He was incredibly professional and prompt in answering any questions and adapting to changes in plans. He suggested that we meet with him a few months prior to the wedding to hear our thoughts and our plan for the day, he used this to craft his timeline and everything worked out perfectly. We had a chance to confirm everything with him in another meeting the week of the wedding, which was incredibly helpful and eased any anxieties we had. His knowledge of how the time of year for our wedding could impact photographs was incredible and it led to some of our favorite pictures that he captured. We cannot recommend him enough to any other couples that are looking to get married in the Central Illinois/Greater Peoria area.
Response from the Vendor on 12/30/2024
Thank you, Claire! It was great working with you and Craig!!
Chris went above and beyond anything I could have dreamed! Our photos turned out amazing! Chris was professional but very easy to talk to and get to know. He made sure every detail was perfect form my necklace was straight and my hair not being in my face. Chris was very past at replaying with any questions me and my husband had along the way. But Chris also too. The time asking me and my husband questions about what photos were very important to us and our vision for the day. He surpassed all of that and took our visions and put his own twist on them. Whenever we show our engagement & wedding photos to friends and family we always get so many compliments! I would recommend Chris for any photoshoot. From his professional and his friendliness you won’t be disappointed!
Chris was my wedding photographer and he was wonderful! He did great with the timeline and made sure we got photos of the things that were most important to us. He got us our photos back fairly quickly as well. He was even great with taking pictures of our pup. Would highly recommend Chris!
Chris did an amazing job of capturing the memories of our wedding day. He went above and beyond to find photo shot locations by arriving early to walk around our venue, and implemented all requests and ideas we gave him. He helped us stick to our timeline, while also capturing all the pictures we hoped for. The photos turned out so beautifully, with so many details captured perfectly. I would request Chris as a wedding photographer to anyone getting married soon!
Don’t bother looking anywhere else for a photographer for your wedding. I’m telling you I was ruthless searching this area to find someone as talented as Chris behind the lens. When I saw his work I knew I found the perfect photographer for the most important day of my life. Not only is his work impeccable, but he is also very kind and accommodating. The moments leading up to me getting to my church was fueled with absolute chaos and a mini meltdown on my part and Chris’ calm and gentle energy really helped keep me grounded. Book him.
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2024
Thank you, Jenn! It was awesome working with you!
When my husband and I set out to find a photographer for our wedding, we knew we wanted someone who could truly capture the significance of the day. We discovered Chris through friends who had glowing reviews of his work at their own wedding.
Choosing Chris was the one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He perfectly captured our special day and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. During our engagement shoot, he took the most candid and romantic photos of us, showcasing the joy and humor in our relationship.
The wedding photos were everything we envisioned. Chris made sure to capture the outfits, the guests, the decor, and all the special magical moments. His photos will be a wonderful way for us to keep the memories of our day alive.
We can't recommend him highly enough!
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2024
Thank you, Kira, it was great working with you!!
Hired Chris for our wedding last September. He was amazing and the pictures are absolutely beautiful. I admire how true to life the colors of his photos look.. no tacky sepia tone or other weird photo filters that will one day soon go out of style... his photos are timeless! The flowers were very important to me and he captured the colors of them with 100% accuracy. I also appreciated that before the wedding, he went over the timeline thoroughly and gave his expert advice on what we could/ could not accomplish in the time we had. I highly highly recommend him. Here we are 7 months later and I'm still in love with the photos! He got all the important shots and captured the event with expert precision. I would happily hire him again if I ever needed a professional photographer.
Response from the Vendor on 05/22/2024
Thank you Michelle! It was great working with you!
Chris photographed our wedding for us this past weekend and he was was amazing! He has such an eye for pictures and was so accommodating. He got to our venue early and found great spots for pictures and made sure we got every picture we wanted. He was by far our favorite vendor we had and we couldn’t recommend him anymore. I have no doubt the pictures will be amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2023
Thank you, Bryce! It was great working with you and I am very excited for you to see the pictures!
I am OVER THE MOON with the incredible job that Chris did photographing our wedding. I will be one of many glowing reviews of Chris, but I can't help but glow over the photos he takes.
Chris understands all the important moments that you need and want captured on your wedding day, and then he goes above and beyond to make those moments art that you will treasure for the rest of time. Some of my favorite photos are ones that I had no clue he was taking (or how he took them!).
He does so much more the photograph your wedding - he captures the exact feelings, moments, looks, and memories of the most special day of your life. He captures all the important people and all the big moments as they are at their very best. Getting our wedding photos back was like reliving our wedding day over and over again - and that is one of the greatest gifts.
Chris is an absolute treasure and the best in his field at capturing the most beautiful moments and turning them into living memorials. I cannot say enough about what a joy he was to work with and how thrilled we are with our wedding photos!
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2023
Madison, thank you so much for the kind words! It was amazing working with you and Chris and I wish you both the best!
We cannot recommend Chris enough! Chris did both our engagement session and our wedding. We recently got our wedding pictures back and we seriously love all 1,064 of them! He captured every little detail and it was truly like reliving our special day! All of the feelings and emotions of the day were captured perfectly. We’re not sure how we’re going to pick out which ones to put in our album and hang in our home. We definitely understand the “ninja” reference so many others have made in the reviews… there were so many pictures that made us say, “how did he get that? I don’t even remember seeing him!”
We were looking for a photographer that took high quality, crystal clear, timeless photos. We got that and so much more with Chris. He was so professional, easy going, and helpful. He made sure he knew exactly what we wanted before our wedding and made sure to capture all of our requests and more. We were so thankful to have such a professional photographer capture all the memories from our special day that we will relive for years to come. We would choose Chris as our photographer again and again. Thank you, Chris!
Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2023
Thank you, Nicole! It was great working with you and Lucas!
My husband, our family and our dog all highly recommend Chris. His photographs beautifully encapsulated both the grandeur of our events and the fleeting, intimate moments. The chaotic tapestry of an Indian wedding was seamlessly woven into his captures, revealing ceremonies and pre-event preparations in all their splendor. Chris was a dream to collaborate with — accommodating, punctual, and highly intuitive. When I was uncertain about portrait locations, he promptly provided suggestions, guiding us towards the ideal spot. Chris's keen eye not only captures the big moments, but also the precious ones in between. We truly believe anyone would be fortunate to have him as their photographer."
Response from the Vendor on 09/26/2023
Thank you, Pooja! I'm so glad I could be a part of your wedding!
My husband and I highly recommend working with Chris!! We are so, so pleased with the work he did. He is quick to respond, easy to schedule with, very straightforward, gives excellent advice, and captured amazing photos of our wedding. Seriously, I cried when I saw the photos. They are that beautiful. We were working with shifting timelines, poor weather conditions, lots of family photos we wanted, and Chris made it all go smoothly. A real professional!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/14/2023
Thank you, Ellie! It was great working with you!!
Chris did an amazing job photographing our engagement pictures and wedding. He did a great job with the little details and portraits, but my favorite pictures were the action shots at the ceremony and reception. Chris has a unique talent in being able to capture the feeling of the moment. You really can't go wrong with Chris! He is patient with scheduling, a fast replier, quick turn around with pictures, and so SO talented.
Response from the Vendor on 08/21/2023
Thank you for the kind words, Lisa! It was great working with you!
Chris was amazing he did our Engagement photos and our wedding photos. When I tell you he’s amazing it’s because he’s such a kind hearted person, very understanding and very patient with me when it came to my big day decisions. Chris was always there for me with any questions I had since this was my first wedding I had many and he was always there to answer them for me. He was also very understanding to any changes so made before and during my wedding. He was the only photographer I had with over a few hundred guests and he was capturing every moment I hoped! I highly recommend Chris for any photo sessions he’s very nice and professional.
Response from the Vendor on 05/09/2023
Thank you, Isabella! It was awesome working with you and Austin!
Chris was great and extremely professional. He was always where he needed to be, on time, and took amazing photos!
Response from the Vendor on 02/22/2023
Thank you, Peter! Great working with you!
Chris was wonderful to work with! Very professional and was able to capture beautiful pictures on our day even though it was a bit chilly with bright sunshine. Would recommend him for your wedding photographer!
Response from the Vendor on 12/12/2022
Thank you, Jennifer!!
Chris was very prompt to respond to my photography inquiry. When Chris and I met, I initially wanted a second shooter. Chris informed me that he felt confident that he could capture our day himself so we let him do his thing! Leading up to the wedding, Chris was always willing to answer any of my questions and even help with the timeline. The day of the wedding, Chris arrived on time, calm and collected, and even got started early! He knew some really great spots to go around our venue to take bridal party portraits. Being in front of his camera felt extremely natural. Chris knew that the reception was an important part for him to capture. We ran into a snag with food plates so our reception got started a little later than expected. Chris offered to stay an extra hour so we took him up on it. After the wedding, we received our album in about 2-3 weeks with 1,400 photos. The photos are simply breathtaking. He captured every emotion, all the perfect moments, all the little details, and everything in between. Choosing Chris to take your wedding portraits will be one of the best decisions you make for one of the most important days of your life!
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2022
Thank you, McKenna! Congrats to you and Chase!
Chris was very organized and did an amazing job at capturing every shot. He not only captured amazing shots of us (bride and groom), but of our guests as well. We had several guests that have photos of their families from our wedding that they have put on canvases in their homes. His attention to detail is outstanding.
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2022
Thank you so much, Sara!
Chris did a phenomenal job photographing our engagement session and wedding day events. He was super kind and easy to work with. I was highly impressed with him and his work.
Chris communicated well with us throughout the entire process. We emailed often. He was always quick to respond to any of our questions. He conferenced with us on the phone ahead of our wedding. Chris was very organized, which made our wedding day run smoothly. We received our images very quickly!! (Our wedding was in early July, and we had our images by the end of July) It was evident that Chris was very knowledgeable about his profession. He handled our engagement session and wedding day carefully. He captured meaningful moments using excellent exposure/lighting. He is definitely an artist. The images he captured were unique, in the moment, individualized, and highlighted us as a couple.
Overall, Chris was great to work with! I would HIGHLY recommend Chris McGuire to anyone looking for a photographer. While working with my husband and I, Chris conducted himself in a professional manner. He without a doubt exceeded all of our expectations. I couldn’t be more pleased with our pictures! I will cherish these pictures for a lifetime!
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2022
Thank you, Rachel! It was awesome working with you!
Chris was absolutely amazing! He captured every single little detail of our wedding day. He is very nice and easy to work with. We got our pictures back in a timely manner. The pictures are beautiful, very clear, and the lighting was spot on! I was very impressed with Chris and I would recommend him to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2022
Thank you, Alyssa! Congrats to you and Andrew!
Chris was AMAZING. We warned him about our big family with loud opinions and he managed all of that so professionally and with immense kindness that he was their favorite person by the end of the night. We gave Chris a large order to fill and he over delivered. We actually landed back from our honeymoon when we got the email our pictures were ready (very fast turn around time), we spent the long layover smiling, laughing and crying all over again…which is exactly what we were hoping for. We cannot speak enough of his thoughtfulness, patience, and even-keel approach which made us feel so at ease and helped us to stay present in the moment.
Response from the Vendor on 10/01/2022
Thank you, Hannah! It was an amazing day to be a part of!
Chris was the perfect choice for our engagement and wedding photos. His professional and high-quality style of work were apparent from the beginning in the way he worked with us to plan the locations, timing, and sequence of photos for our engagement shoot. We did our engagement photos in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations and Chris executed incredibly well given the huge variety of lighting conditions. Moreover, he exhibited great creativity in the way he improvised several shots in an art museum, which produced some of our favorite photos. On our wedding day itself he was able to photograph all of the standard wedding images while also managing to discretely capture many unique moments. He was able to pose different groups for photos efficiently and yet naturally. Chris was professional, courteous, flexible, and kept an upbeat and positive sense of humor for the entirety of both sessions. We would absolutely choose to work with him again for another wedding or other professional photography needs.
Response from the Vendor on 09/20/2022
Thank you, Tom and Nao! You were a pleasure to work with and I wish you the best in your lives together!
Chris McGuire created magic on our wedding day. He captured the most special moments every step of the way. I would never hesitate to recommend him to anyone. He's got an eye for the "once in a lifetime" pictures and is always on task. Chris provided an excellent experience for everyone involved.
Response from the Vendor on 08/02/2022
Thanks for having me along!
Chris was amazing. I love the way he captures sharp and vibrant colors in all of his photos. He captured the essence of our relationship and wedding day perfectly and efficiently. Highly recommend him!
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2022
Thank you, Hannah! Had so much fun with you and Mark!
We went with Chris for our wedding at the recommendation of a friend and we are so happy with the photos! We have SO MANY photos that we love from our engagement session and from our wedding day. Chris’s use of the light and the surroundings makes a breathtaking result. You can tell from his work that he’s been doing wedding photography for a long time. Getting a photographer with a ton of experience really pays off in the quality of the photos you get. And for that, you couldn’t pick anyone better than Chris! He took into account all our requests, ran around with us to different locations on our wedding day, and got every single shot we asked for. We can’t recommend him enough :) Thank you Chris!
Response from the Vendor on 03/21/2022
Thank you for the kind words, Madison! It was great working with you!
Chris was absolutely amazing throughout our engagement and wedding! He communicated well, pre-planned, and re-planned when the timeline changed! He was prompt and took the lead during sessions! We needed a strong photographer to get us through this very important event and he was there every step of the way! The best part was that he gives access to all photos taken and they were AMAZING!
Response from the Vendor on 03/03/2022
Thank you, Sarah! Had so much fun with you guys!
I could not imagine having a different photographer. From the start Chris was very prompt and professional. I felt confident in payment, booking, quality, you name it. Packages/pricing available were diverse and very accommodating.
I was looking for a photographer whose style was timeless. Definitely hit the nail on the head with Chris. We had an August wedding in 2021. Outdoor ceremony in a wooded area. Chris did a fantastic job with lighting which I know had to be difficult. Reception photos indoors were equally as beautiful. He also did our engagement photos, even with our kids and dogs in tow. (Thank you for your patience and willingness!) Poses suggested were creative without being forced and some perfectly classic.
I ordered a wedding photo book through Chris as well. Attention to detail was amazing and I can’t wait to have this memory so well crafted.
Again, I couldn’t imagine having anyone else capture our day!
Response from the Vendor on 12/29/2021
Thank you, Tracy! It was great to work with you and your family!
Chris was wonderful to work with! From our first zoom meeting until the last moments as we left the reception he was focused on making things great to us! His work is unmatched. Truly the best option for wedding photos!
Response from the Vendor on 10/07/2021
It was great working with you, Lauren. Thank you for the kind words!
We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! He was extremely professional, friendly, and fun. He really cared about us and that we got the pictures we wanted. He gave us great advice, and was honest if a certain location was not pragmatic or if the lighting would not be ideal. He was flexible with us as well when we had to reschedule (twice) due to the pandemic.
More importantly, the pictures were breathtaking. All of my friends and family were impressed. One of my bridesmaids stated that he caught the personality of everyone very well. I cannot recommend Chris enough!
Response from the Vendor on 09/10/2021
Such a fun wedding--thanks for having me along!
Chris was absolutely fantastic to work with! After changing our venue to our home instead of a "typical" venue due to covid, I was worried that our pictures wouldn’t look right, but boy was I wrong! Chris was able to make it look like we were in a forest even though we were in a small grove of trees on our front lawn and our pictures were amazing! He was able to capture small details that I had forgotten about and it was great being able to reminisce on our wedding day. He was able to not only capture great pictures of us, but also great pictures of our ceremony and reception venues. He was incredibly professional, showed up early, and let us call or email him anytime with any questions we had. We are so excited to start the process of picking out our pictures for our album with him - it will just be so hard to narrow the pictures down!
Response from the Vendor on 08/10/2021
Thank you, Jennie! It was awesome working with you and Marcus!
We wanted to start off by saying that we were a little nervous about booking a photographer that we didn't use for our engagement photos, we didn't know if we would click with the photographer, if they would understand us, or capture the right moments while making us feel comfortable. With that being said Chris was AMAZING to work with from the start. He was able to work with our budget and walked us through his customizable packages to ensure we got everything we were looking for. We chatted for over an hour going over details and just getting to know each other and by the end of the call, we knew we wanted to book Chris for our wedding. He was always there to answer questions and helped us build out our wedding day timeline which was great! He even was able to accommodate our last minute request to add a second photographer (who by the way was also amazing!).
Now to the actual wedding day....Chris couldn't have been a better sport. Our wedding ended up being 105 degrees and our ceremony was outside. We had a bridal room to get ready in but there was no air conditioning (which threw a wrench into the getting ready photos I had planned)! Everyone should have been miserable but the laughter didn't stop and Chris helped everyone feel comfortable and managed to find multiple locations around our venue to get the most beautiful shaded photos. We have no idea how we are going to pick our favorites because Chris delivered SO MANY amazing photos, both in the moment and the typical posed photos.
During the ceremony and the reception, Chris and the second photographer were like ninjas. They got some really cool angles and when sharing the pics with family and friends, no one could figure out how they managed to get some of these pictures without being seen! We had more than 5 people approach us at our reception just to compliment us on our photographers, saying they were just the best to work with, they blended into the crowd and made everything feel so natural. We could not recommend Chris enough! We are over the moon happy with our photos and our overall experience with Chris from the time of booking all the way through to the picture delivery.
Again, could not recommend Chris enough! Book him for any and all of your special events, you will not be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 07/26/2021
Thank you, Alaina! It was great to be a part of your day!
Chris was absolutely amazing. To start, he accommodated our complicated schedules to schedule a beautiful family engagement session (second marriage for both, 4 kids in sports between us, life is hectic!). Chris was extremely easy to work with and super responsive. He made sure to capture all of the special moments. His editing was REMARKABLE. I can't get over how beautiful our wedding photos turned out. I absolutely love them. I'm not sure how I will ever decide which prints to get enlarged and hang in our home because their are so many amazing photos to choose from. His photographer was so fantastic, our wedding venue chose one of the pictures of us to be as their main photo on their website. Best photographer around!
Response from the Vendor on 05/18/2021
Thank you, Allison! It was great working with you and your family!
Chris is the best!
Chris made the process easy and stress-free! He was easy to contact, friendly, organized, and flexible! We are so happy with our beautiful photos!
Response from the Vendor on 12/24/2020
Thank you Hannah! It was great working with you!
Chris was great, personable, and has a great eye for capturing the moment. He put up with our sweltering hot day and kept everyone in good spirits. We are extremely happy with our photos and have gotten tons of compliments! Chris was even willing to work with us to create the right package that we needed.
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2020
Thank you, Hanna! It was great working with you!
Chris did an excellent job photographing our wedding day! He arrived early in the day to capture candid shots while getting ready, both for the bridal party and groomsmen. He seemed to be everywhere at once, managing to get pictures that I didn’t even know were happening! Our wedding party portraits turned out phenomenal. Chris did a great job of coordinating everyone for posed shots while also taking transition photos that truly showed everyone’s personalities and emotions. He was also able to capture our ceremony from all angles. We got plenty of pictures of our vows and ring exchanges while also getting photos of our guests’ reactions. With both the groom and I having large families in attendance, family portraits required lots of organization. Chris made sure to include all of the shots that we wanted, doing so in a timely manner to make sure that we were able to spend as much time as possible with our guests. Given the unusual circumstances of 2020, many of our wedding plans were constantly being evaluated with the changing pandemic guidelines. Chris did an excellent job of communicating with us regularly to ensure that we had everything we needed to make our wedding as normal as possible. Additionally, our wedding day ended up being extremely hot and humid. Chris did a great job of working with everyone to keep the outdoor shots as quick as possible to get everyone back inside. Furthermore, Chris did a great job of changing plans even last minute. We had planned on sunset photos followed by a sparkler exit. However, it became cloudy and started thundering just before sunset. Chris was able to incorporate the stormy background, giving us absolutely stunning shots with the lightning strikes behind us! We were able to finish the shots just before it began pouring down rain. Chris was also able to capture the energy of our guests during our reception, giving us photos of cherished moments to forever look back on. Overall, Chris exceeded all of my expectations. Even months later, I am still blown away by how amazing our photos are. Chris played an integral role in making our wedding day memorable, and I would highly recommend his photography services.
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2020
Thank you, Claire! Such a fun day!
Hands down the absolute best!!! We were so lucky to have Chris be a part of our special day!
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2020
Thank you, Shelbi!!
I can't begin to describe how awesome Chris is at his job. To be honest you can tell it's not even a job for him, it's a calling. He is an unbelievably talented photographer. He shot my wedding and I have only seen the sneak peek and I can't even put into words how beautiful they looked. I would highly recommend him for any of your events. He is your guy! You won't regret choosing him! Thank you again Chris McGuire Photography. You are fantastic!
My husband and I couldn't thank Chris enough for the effort and AMAZING pictures/ moments he captured at our wedding. With Covid-19 and a storm messing with our plans he rolled with the punches and helped us have a truly amazing day! I still can't figure out how he was able to be in so many places at once to get all the pictures he got!
Chris was exceptional in providing all the standard and extra poses of my daughter’s wedding. After viewing the sneak peek, I can’t wait to see the finished product! Chris worked hard in over 90 degree heat and humidity and had a smile on his face the entire time. I would highly recommend him for your photography needs!
Response from the Vendor on 07/16/2020
Thank you, Kim! Such a pleasure working with you!
Chris is amazing! He was easy to reach when I had questions, professionally, and made the whole process easy. We had the pleasure of getting to know Chris during our engagement session and wedding day. Would high recommend Chris!
Response from the Vendor on 03/17/2020
Thank you, Taylor!!
Hands down the best! Chris is an amazing photographer, the kind where you don’t have to worry about what kind of weather is going to be there for your special day. We had a December wedding and got married on a cloudy day and the pictures turned out fantastic! He takes what may seem like an ordinary background and makes it something amazing, words from my husband exactly. He even captured priceless moments during the reception and you can just feel the energy that was in the room that night by looking at his pictures. He’s such a calm and flexible man who can ease the nerves of any bride. Do yourself a huge favor and choose him as your photographer!
Response from the Vendor on 01/30/2020
Thank you, Ash! Had a blast with you and Jet!
Chris is the absolute best! He is very professional and amazing at what he does. He goes above and beyond for his clients and my husband and I are in love with both our engagement and our wedding pictures. He has a great eye for detail, lighting, and what the best places in the area are for pictures! We had so much fun working with him and would highly recommend him to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2019
Thank you, Leah!!
I am so glad we chose Chris McGuire to capture our wedding. He is a very talented photographer and I'm so happy with how our photos turned out. He was very professional and punctual. It was clear to me that he came prepared and focused. Chris helped me tweak our itinerary which I appreciated. He also helped to keep things moving along smoothly during the day, especially during the family and bridal party photos. He was very assertive when leading our group. He really respected our vision and seemed to grasp what we wanted out of our wedding photography. I was super excited to receive sneak peeks a few days after our wedding and the full collection in less than 3 weeks! I highly recommend Chris! Wonderful job!
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2019
Thank you, Michelle!! Congrats to you and Jordan!
Chris is an amazing photographer and is wonderful to work with! We are so happy he was there to capture everything. He captured so many great candid moments that are so special to look back at. I'm so grateful for him. He exceeded our expectations! HIGHLY recommend hiring him as your photographer, he will blow you away!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2019
Thank you for having me along on your special day! So much fun!
Chris was the perfect photographer for our special day -- supremely talented, reasonably priced, personable especially when dealing with portrait photo chaos in the freezing cold, and overall just fabulous. Our pictures are gorgeous and we cannot thank him enough for capturing the spirit of our day so that we can remember it forever. We cannot recommend him enough.
Thank you so much again, Chris!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Thank you, Susan!! It was a pleasure working with you!
We are so thrilled by the photos Chris captured, both posed and candid. We were especially pleased by how easily he was to work with before and on the day of the wedding. I have observed photographers who were grouchy and demanding and cast negativity on special events. I have also observed less than professsional behavior at a few weddings. Chris was somehow VERY layed back, very professional, AND was able to get every picture we planned in advance. Trust us, you will not be disappointed in him or his work!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2019
It was a pleasure to work with you and your family--thanks for having me along for the ride!!
Believe the good reviews! Chris spent our 2.5 year engagement with us keeping in contact and answering questions. Chris is the most amazing gem in the middle of Illinois. Chris made us completely comfortable during our engagement session,and captured beautiful photos. Our wedding day was somehow even more beautiful! Chris listened to our requests and and delivered on exactly what we wanted! Chris was charming,clever,and so easy to work with.
Where to begin with Chris?! He is incredibly talented, thoughtful, professional, funny, easy to work with, and so so kind. We feel blessed to have found him and to have been able to book him on such short notice for our elopement.
We decided to elope three weeks before my due date -- crazy, I know -- so I was uncomfortably pregnant and a bit scatterbrained. We were unsure of the "aesthetic" we wanted, but sent him a couple examples and ideas for locations.
Chris took the situation in stride and produced the most gorgeous photographs of our special day.
He captured those small, special details that would've been forgotten otherwise. We felt like a beautiful couple through his eyes, and he immediately put us at ease. Our gallery was even available a couple days before our baby was born! We can't thank him enough!
Snap him up! Seriously. He is a gem.
Chris was everything we wanted in a photographer! It was so important to us to have a photographer that could catch the candid moments of our wedding day. We chose Chris because of his ability to catch those moments that can’t be caught in posed portraits. He definitely did NOT disappoint. I had several people comment that they weren’t even aware our photographer was there-that’s always impressive! AND he got us our pictures back way sooner than we expected! We HIGHLY recommend him!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/31/2019
Thank you, Lindi! It was great to work with you!!
Chris did a phenomenal job on our wedding day! He worked tirelessly all day to capture every moment- we got lots of comments about how impressed our guests were that he was "everywhere" throughout the ceremony and reception which was awesome. Right away, he put my husband and I at ease. Chris was friendly, calm and professional. You can tell that he really has a wonderful eye. We've only gotten our sneak peeks back so far because our wedding was about a week ago, but we've received so many compliments on how stunning those are. We are so happy with them and can't wait to see the rest. We'd recommend Chris to anyone in a heartbeat!
Response from the Vendor on 07/16/2019
Thank you, Kerri! I can't wait to share the rest with you!
Chris was phenomenal to work with from beginning to end! He took the time to learn about us and what we wanted. He was extremely responsive, and went the extra mile before, during, and after our wedding. We got both our engagement and wedding photos back way earlier than expected, and couldn't be happier with the final product. Chris' work was worth every penny, and we plan on hiring him for future photography needs!
Chris was absolutely AMAZING. He did everything to make my day easier and less stressful while snapping gorgeous photos. I am so grateful to have had him on our special day to capture the true love and happiness all around.
Response from the Vendor on 07/01/2019
Thank you, Alise! Such a fun day!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Chris. From the very beginning, he always answered emails quickly and was never rude or insulting to my ideas and gave his professional opinion as well which, I needed. I was able to add extra hours without much notice without any complaints or hassle from Chris. And the photos.... So beautiful!! My whole family and friends said he did a wonderful job. He was never in the way or rude to any one. He's like a ninja getting so many angles in a 3 second time-frame. It's crazy. All in all, just book with Chris and you won't be disapointed. He is truely talented, goes the extra mile, and is simply a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much Chris! You really helped make our day perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 06/15/2019
Thank you, Jessica! Congrats to you and Andrew!
Chris is absolutely wonderful to work with. He captured our engagement and wedding beautifully. We truly had so much fun getting to know him over the course of our wedding planning process, and by the time the wedding rolled around it was like hanging out with an old friend. He has an unbelievable eye for making any space or location look amazing and is very honest with any questions and suggestions to make the most of your shoots. He also makes you feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera, which was a huge factor for my husband, who isn’t the biggest fan of being in the limelight. The hardest part is going to be picking which photos go in our album- all of them are amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 06/10/2019
Thank you, Jo! I had so much fun with you and Adam!
Chris was incredible! From the engagement session to the wedding itself. The photos were perfect! During the ceremony he was everywhere but I couldn’t even tell! Highly recommend this guy! You won’t be disappointed
Response from the Vendor on 05/21/2019
Thank you Meghan! I had a blast working with you!
Chris was everything we could have asked for and more from a wedding photographer!! He is extremely well organized and experienced! He made the entire day stress-free and everyone in the wedding party felt so comfortable with him! We are thrilled with our photos! Thank you Chris!
Response from the Vendor on 05/02/2019
Thank you, Madison! It was great working with you and your families!
We had other Photographers in mind before we chose Chris McGuire Photography. Once we saw his work and met with him, we decided to hire him and it was a great decision. Chris was very patient and flexible with us when it came to wanting to pick the perfect colorful Fall day for our Engagement Session, and the shots turned out awesome. He was even more accommodating on our Wedding Day. What was supposed to be a beautiful Fall November Day, turned out to be a Cold Snowy Day and yes, we got married outside in the snow! Chris and his assistant rolled with it and captured the moment beautifully. We highly recommend Chris McGuire Photography.
Response from the Vendor on 02/25/2019
Thank you, Erin! I had so much fun working with you and Ryan!
Chris was great to work with! Very responsive to emails and questions. He made sure to ask about any shots we wanted. Chris does well in capturing the candids that many people want! I created a list of shots for family pictures that allowed pictures to run smoothly. I would totally recommend him for anyone looking for a wedding/engagement photographer!
Response from the Vendor on 01/28/2019
Thank you, Alison!
Can’t say enough positive things about, Chris! We worked with him for our engagement photos as well as our wedding day and we love all of our photos! Chris was so easy to work with! He was always quick to respond, helpful, and organized. He scouted out some great locations for portraits and took amazing candid shots that really captured our day. His work is beautiful! I would highly recommend him!
Response from the Vendor on 12/14/2018
Thank you, Paige! Congrats to you both and thanks for having me along for the ride!
My husband and I hired Chris for our wedding day and he was phenomenal!! I would recommend Chris in a heartbeat! He was very professional, quick to respond, and easy to work with. We are in love with every picture he took. He captured our day perfectly and was fantastic at capturing candid shots. We couldn’t have picked a more talented photographer.
Response from the Vendor on 11/27/2018
Thank you, Brianne! You were a pleasure to work with!
Chris was the perfect photographer for our engagement and wedding photos! Responsive, dependable, and personable, he went out of his way to scout areas for us to take "first look" photos since we were not from the area. The photos were all beautiful and finished in less than half the time we expected. He captured so many little details of our day. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/01/2018
Thank you, Michelle! What a fun day!
Chris shot our August 11, 2018 wedding and did amazing! I was initially worried about how many angles Chris could get because he works without a second shooter. But he blew us away with how easily he was able to move around everyone and still get amazing shots. He does the work of 3 people and without creating a distraction! I looked at some of the photos he took from our ceremony and I cant even remember seeing him in the places he took some of the photos. He was that good.
He was so easy to work with and didnt mind staying over when we realized we needed more time at the end. He was also kind to and worked well with the videographer we hired. Only having worked with each other at one other wedding, they moved around each other so fluidly and made it look seamless. I would definitely recommend Chris shoot any event you want documented. He did our wedding and I would absolutely have him shoot any maternity photos, anniversary photos, and family photos we have!
Response from the Vendor on 09/04/2018
Thank you, Kellie! It was a pleasure working with you and Connor! Such a fun day!
One of my best choices in my wedding planning. He is very professional, very punctual, and very easy to work with. We had our engagement session with him and he did an awesome job in our wedding photos as well. Go visit his website, and you will see some stunning work there. Don't hesitate, shoot him an email and let him work the magic.
Chris is amazing!! He shot both our engagement photos and wedding day, and we could not be more in love with the pictures! Chris has such a creative outlook and captured so many special moments. He is also very kind and accommodating to any needs/wants you have. We couldn’t recommend a better photographer!
Chris is a great photographer, and did such a wonderful job at our wedding. Not only is he a very nice guy, and super easy to work with, but also an artist. He was able to use the locations around our property and create some amazing photos.
We are really happy with his work, and would definitely recommend him.
Chris is amazing! He shot our wedding on August 4, 2018 with 3 different locations. My husband and I have never really been super comfortable in front of the camera, but Chis was incredible and made it a very enjoyable experience! His experience definitely drove the wedding shoot in the right direction. He knew exactly what we wanted without us having to direct him. He had a sneak peek of our pictures back to us within days of the wedding and had ALL our our photos ready 2 weeks later! We couldn't be happier with Chris, the experience, and the photos. DEFINITELY book him!
Response from the Vendor on 08/22/2018
Thank you, Kylee! I had a great time working with you!
Chris was very professional and rose above and beyond our expectations. I absolutely love our wedding photos.
I am the Mother of the Bride. When my daughter told me she only wanted candids of her wedding, I was a little surprised. I was used to 'traditional' photography where people lined up and had pictures taken.
I am SO pleased with the pictures Chris took. He followed my daughter's request. In doing so, we have the most natural pictures I have ever seen. Chris actually captured the feeling of the day. The pictures show people's emotions and even their personalities! My daughter's playful side came out and the love between the couple was absolutely coming out of the pictures!
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!
A photographer who 'gets' what the couples wants and delivers.
Adding Chris to our vendor team was by far one of the best decision we made when it came to planning our wedding. We decided to go with the engagement photo and wedding photo package, and I'm so glad we did! The photos are truly incredible and our entire family has treasured having such beautiful images.
Beyond taking incredible images - from the lighting to the clarity, etc. - Chris has such an eye for capturing the "personality" of a couple. I felt like the photos were a reflection of us. It is also true that he is a real "ninja" on the wedding day! I barely noticed him, but he captured everything! Even some of the funnier things that happened that day.
We are so thankful to have had Chris there and HIGHLY recommend him!
Response from the Vendor on 06/14/2018
Thank you for the kind words, Alissa! It was a pleasure working with you!
There is a reason Chris continues to be awarded The Knot's Best of Weddings!
As this review and all of the others attest to, you will NOT be disappointed!
As an "out of town" bride, I really needed a photographer I could trust, and I am so glad I found Chris! He was so easy to work with throughout the entire planning process and on the day of, and was extremely responsive to any communications.
His way of photographing as well is perfect - he captures very natural and candid moments. Nothing was staged, awkward, or forced. When we got out photos back we were so excited to see SO many that we had no idea were captured or taken, yet looked so good! The photos we got back were STUNNING. His ability to see something relatively mundane and make a beautiful photo come to life out of it is really impressive. Throughout the day he let us take quick peeks at the camera, was very encouraging, and really listened to what we wanted. I could not thank him enough for giving us such beautiful photos to look back on for years to come!!!
Chris did an absolutely amazing job! He was super easy to work with and got all of the photos we asked for. We honestly didn't even notice him for the majority of the day and were delighted to see all of the wonderful moments we didn't realize he captured. He also sent us our completed photos much quicker than we expected considering our wedding fell right before Thanksgiving.