Colin Lyons Wedding Photography

We hired Colin for our small intimate wedding ceremony at the London House hotel chicago. We were working on somewhat of a tight schedule for our group photos, but Colin did an excellent job of coordinating and communicating quickly so that we had all the different group shots needed. Colin is a pro and has that artistic eye. He is very friendly and personable—always willing to jump on a call or text to answer any questions and brainstorm ideas of how you’d like your photos done. His personality is contagious and easy and comfortable to be around. Colin was also so helpful in directing my husband and I as we were posing, for example he showed me the more natural way to hold onto my bouquet which helped a lot, since I was definitely looking a bit still at first. He sent my husband and I a preview of some of our photos very soon after the wedding event, and we absolutely are in love with them already! He knows how to photograph and do it right. He thinks of all the things that a true pro needs to, such as lighting, time of day, weather… anything which could impact or change the setting of the photos. I definitely recommend him to anyone who wants some awesome wedding photographs!

We hired Colin Lyons Photography for our wedding. We also ordered the video package and a second shooter for the day. Our main photographer was Clay Kerr and he was amazing. Colin was involved in most of the planning of the shots, and coordinating contracts, dates, and timelines. He was super helpful and was always willing to answer any questions we had. Colin also had great advice for shooting downtown which is where we wanted our first look photos to be. Clay is a great photographer and his passion showed while we were shooting with him. Their package comes with an engagement shoot which is only supposed to be for two hours but we went passed the time and Clay didn’t seem to care. He was open to our ideas but knew what shots to get to make our session even better. During the wedding, Clay and Jim, the second photographer, worked very well together. They covered every shot on our list and had many ideas of their own that we loved. Clay also recommended a few places for downtown shots in Chicago that were great locations. At the reception, the photographers and videographer were everywhere but they never got in the way. They knew how to capture all the right moments of the ceremony and reception without getting in the way of our guests. We had multiple people comment on how engaging they were as a team and how much ground they covered to get as many photos as possible. We can’t wait to see how the photos turn out. Overall, we would highly recommend Colin Lyons Photography for your wedding or any event where you need a photographer.

Colin Lyons Photography was a dream to work with for our wedding. Colin was such a pleasure to work with from the beginning, until the end. Starting with our engagement shoot, he really took the time to get to know my husband and I, and even brought our dog a toy for the shoot. He spent 4 hours with us and the pictures turned our AMAZING. Throughout the planning process, Colin was communicative and easy to work with, he also came to our walk through with our planner to make sure we were aligned for the day of the wedding. The day of the wedding Colin and his team were timely and super easy/fun to work with. He made sure we got all the shots around the riverwalk and made us feel so comfortable on our special day. He was extremely personable, and so many of our guests commented how great he was. He was super efficient and organized when it came to family photos as well, which could have been stressful - not with Colin. He even helped us get THE SHOT with our dog the day of the wedding. Colin ended up staying well after his "contractual" time, and truly is a gem in the wedding photography world. Hire Colin Lyons for your wedding and know you're in the BEST hands - THANK YOU COLIN!

Colin Lyons Photography came to our rescue when our first photographer dropped the ball in communication and we had to start looking for a new one only 6 months out. Clay was amazing to work with and we had a bunch of fun taking our engagement photos with him! Our wedding day was crazy and fun and Clay was able to capture all of my family and friend's goofiness while also capturing all the sweet moments. We could not recommend them more!!

Hiring Colin to shoot our wedding was one of the best decisions we've ever made! From our first conversation with him, we knew he was the right person for us. Hilarious, down-to-earth, professional while still being incredibly personable - what more could you want? We were instantly comfortable and couldn't wait to work with him. Leading up to our wedding, we had multiple conversations to review the shot list, photo locations, and what was most important to us in terms of photography. Colin listened, provided so many helpful ideas and created the perfect schedule for us. Day-of, Colin and Jim were simply the best. They make everyone feel comfortable and at ease, like we're all just hanging out together at the best party ever. They kept the wedding party on schedule, chatted it up with everyone, and caught every single important moment while somehow blending in to the background. Knowing they were there took away all my anxiety about getting the photos I wanted, and Colin served as a much-needed source of comfort and comic relief throughout the day. Finally, receiving our pictures was one of the best parts of the post-wedding months. The photos are STUNNING - exactly what we wanted to make the memories last forever. Every time I scroll through them, I can't help but grin from ear to ear. Thank you Colin, for preserving our wedding in the best way possible!

Colin was the best decision we made for our wedding. Colin took our photos for our engagement shoot and we had a blast with him. He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. For our wedding day, he was a life saver. Prior to the wedding day, we had a call with Colin to go over Plan A, B, and C for photo locations depending on the weather on the wedding day. When the day came, we did Plan B and Colin was able to direct the wedding party trolley to the locations we had discussed. We didn't have to lift a finger that day because Colin was so well prepared. Colin's photography skills speak for themselves - he is so talented and we cannot wait to get our photos back from the big day. Hire Colin for your wedding! You won't regret it!

Colin Lyons not only is an amazing wedding photographer, he also own an amazing photobooth company as well!! I saw his photobooth at another wedding, and I knew that I had to have this at my own... what I loved: the picture clarity is unreal, you have someone that manages the ongoing picture button (no 3,2,1 countdown BS), the onsite ipad that can send your pics to phone/email immediately, the fun props, the people coordinating the booth (the best personalities), and overall the experience... my guests were OBSESSED and it was a great takeaway for us (the bride & groom) and for my guests to remember the wedding. Would highly recommend <3 Much Love, S&Z

Colin was amazing!! We had him for engagement shoot, small intimate COVID wedding and post-COVID wedding reception and he did such an amazing job every single time! I will admit my husband and I can be a bit awkward in front of the camera and he made sure we were as comfortable as we could be which made for such beautiful photos!! Not to mention the open-air photo booth for the wedding reception was SUCH A HIT and the photos were STUNNING. Thank you Colin! We loved having you celebrate with us! Xoxoxo

Colin is so great at what he does! He has a fun, witty personality that brings a chill and calming vibe to the somewhat stressful process of wedding planning and the chaos of the day-of. After reviewing his portfolio online and having an introductory video call with Colin, we jumped on the opportunity to book him for our July 2021 wedding. His work showcases his ability to capture a balance of artistic shots that amplify your venue/surroundings and the right mix between posed pictures and special candid moments. I honestly can’t say enough about how much his demeanor and personality impacted our experience as well. He helped us brainstorm wedding party photo locations and build a photography plan in advance. On the day of he kept us on schedule, and he was always there taking pictures and anticipating “moments” before I even thought to to catch him. We had a great experience working with Colin and would highly recommend him if you're considering him for your wedding or event!

Colin seems like a nice guy. I'll start with that. Colin came highly recommended. Never sent us a contract even though we asked. After making sure he'd send us a contract to sign, he then decided that a friends 'welcome event' which had just popped up was more important to him than an obligation he'd made as a business endeavor to us at the same time. He asked to send a replacement to our wedding when his friend decided to have his welcome party the same day as our wedding. After suggesting the replacement go to the welcome event rather than fragment our wedding at 6pm, he couldn't handle it and bailed. Additionally, the cryptic email wasn't event clear enough so we emailed back for clarification. Cannot recommend Colin for this reason. If you want someone who is committed to your special day, this might not be the guy for you as he has my future bride In tears. Back to the drawing board. No hard feelings. I get it. If my close friends were adding extra things to their special day I'd do my best to be there as well. What I wouldn't do, however, Is cancel on a couple I'd promised a contract to- don't understand how he's highly rated if this is his business model. Buyers beware. Please note ~ website won’t let me update actual date of wedding slated for October. Either way…. Colin, epic fail.

We had an amazing experience with Colin Lyons as our photographer! He was fun, energetic, creative, enthusiastic and devoted to capturing our love. He was very responsive through the whole wedding planning process and he was very easy to work with! Our pictures are AMAZING and we have so many printed around our house already! I would recommend Colin to anyone looking for a photographer in Chicago!

We can not speak highly enough about Colin Lyons. From our initial meeting he was committed to making our wedding day special. He wanted to make sure we were 100% aligned going into the big day and he listened and gave great recommendations to ensure our photos would meet our expectations. Lets just say, they exceeded our expectations in EVERY way. We were very clear we wanted him to capture expressions, emotions, and really bring to life the day and he blew us away with how he was able to deliver. The photos are AMAZING. On top of that, he was so much fun to be with, he made our wedding day that much more fun!

We had a great experience with Colin Lyons - he is the perfect combination of laid back and detail oriented and improvised through bad weather to make our wedding day great. He was so fun and we were thrilled with the photos. In fact, we liked Colin so much we had him back for family photos for our daughter’s first birthday.

Colin was so amazing at our wedding. He always has the most positive attitude and had incredible attention to detail. We got married at City View Loft and can't recommend him enough!!!!

Working with Colin was one of the best parts of our bizarre, pandemic wedding experience. He made us very comfortable at our engagement photo session and turned around some beautiful photos rapidly to include on save the dates. We ended up rescheduling and moving our venue multiple times, and Colin stuck with us every step of the way. We had a very small gathering, and Colin captured all the most beautiful, memorable moments. I almost forget we had to make any compromises on our day when I look at our amazing wedding photos. Everything was great, and Colin was a big part of that. Colin is friendly and upbeat. He's professional and produces high quality work. I couldn't be more pleased with our decision to work with Colin. We'll probably be bothering him to take photos of our family and events whenever something else noteworthy comes up in the future!

Colin Lyons was absolutely amazing to work with and our photos turned out beautiful. We found Colin online and after meeting in person we knew he was the perfect fit. We had so much fun during our engagement shoot (he gave us great ideas for location) and everyone raved about our save the date card. The day of the wedding, Colin made my entire bridal party feel at ease and we had such a blast with him and his assistant all day. I loved that he captured real moments between my husband and I, as well as our family and friends. It was so amazing to get a website with all of our photos so that we can easily share. I would hire Colin again for other events and I would highly recommend him for your wedding.

I cannot speak highly enough about Colin Lyons. He was a joy to work with for our engagement shoot and wedding day. He made the trek with us to South Bend, IN for our shoot on the first weekend of January 2019 (read BLIZZARD). The photos were absolutely stunning! On our wedding day, Colin was a peaceful yet direct and fun-loving presence, who was able to wrangle our 20+ person bridal party for all of the perfect shots. From the traditional portraits to some fantastic artistic shots, we are so pleased with our decision to work with Colin. He was there with us the entire day, and truly knew the timeline so well that he was able to assist in all of the transitions with our planner. The Photobooth with an attendant that he also provides was a hit with our guests! The photos are beautiful, fun, and lively action shots of our guests that they could email immediately ( a great touch! ). We also loved the second shooter, Clay, who truly felt like a friend enjoying our day with us while capturing so many moments. We would make the same choice again in a heartbeat, and we hope to with our family someday soon! If you want a photographer who will go above and beyond for you, Colin is the perfect fit!

While I asked Colin to photograph our 50th Wedding anniversary - it was more like a small wedding event as we had DJ, dinner and dancing. I met with Colin and while I thought I knew what I wanted, Colin advised me to do more natural shots vs. just the standard table shots - and wow - he and his assistant captured our night with unbelievable photos. Colin really caught the essence, elegance, family focus, friendship and love and fun of the night. The photos are amazing........ Everyone who has seen them is blown away. Colin has an exceptional eye - he is truly an artist. He will capture your night like no other photographer I have seen. He will give you a beautiful memory to treasure forever that allows you to re-live the true emotions, spirit and love of the night. I highly recommend Colin.

We worked with Colin for our wedding over Memorial Day weekend and couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Every moment, from our getting ready moments to the first look to the ceremony to the party was captured perfectly. Colin and his team also provided a photo booth that had a magical ability to make every candid photo look spectacular. Our guests loved it and months later the photos still make us smile. Hiring Colin was one of the best decisions we made and we can't recommend him highly enough.

Colin was FAN - freakin - TASTIC! I would recommend him for every wedding! He is very professional and very great to work with. He kept my crazy bridal party in line and made them look great! He is very personable and made my not to happy to take photos hubby loosen up and take great photos. He was a great choice!

We used Colin for our wedding in June and couldn't have been more pleased! Besides his obvious photography skills, there are a few things I really loved about working with him. First, his communication is wonderful. We communicated through multiple email, phone, and in-person conversations which really helped relieve any stress about photos. He always made himself available or got back to me immediately. Second, he made sure to get the shots that were important to me which I ended up loving! Third, his personality is so easy to work with. He is respectful and fun and all about capturing the perfect essence of the wedding he is shooting. I would recommend him to anyone!

We planned a wedding in the Chicago area from California and Colin made long distance photo planning a breeze. We had a video chat with him and got to know him a bit. The day of the wedding, Colin and the second photographer, Ian, flowed right in and helped us out so much! From timing the first look, to getting waters for me and my sisters as we waited, to wrangling our families for pictures, they were so calm and fun. We also added on the photo booth option and it was a huge hit at the wedding. Our photos are awesome - which was super important to us since we didn't have a videographer. They caught so many great moments! Our families still rave about our how great our photographers were when they talk to other people about the wedding. Would highly recommend Colin for your wedding! 10/10

You will be so happy to work with Colin. Every interaction was polite, professional and fun. Our engagement photos were fantastic enough to put into their own album. You own all your own photos and can print or make any album you want. Together we worked though some ways to handle my very large, very opinionated family, and family photos went seamlessly. Colin brought his photobooth, which was a hit, an assistant, and I swear he even brought a second assistant for the same price! Colin set up every extra shot I asked for happily (yes, I wanted all the cheesy sparklers, champagne pop, city view shots I could think of). He stayed late because our New Years Eve wedding went later than we ever expected, and the cost of everything was so reasonable. Colin has actually become a great friend of ours through the wedding year! Please do yourself a favor and consider him for your wedding, we are thrilled we did.

We used Colin for our wedding in April and loved how our pictures tuned out! Photos were important to me so I wanted to make sure to hire a photographer that I felt confident using. Right away I was impressed with Colin's work and could tell that he really cared about his client's needs. He was so easy to work with not only during the planning process but on the day of! I would highly recommend Colin if you're in need of a wedding photographer - he was fantastic!

COLIN is the BEST! He is not only so talented, but he is also a BLAST to work with and spend your day with! He made sure to make the timeline flow for the day and made sure we got everything we wanted AND MORE! His assistant, Jim was also so fun. The Photo booth that Colin and his crew has is not like anything you've seen. He has a backdrop and self-sending station that was an absolute HIT. Colin has photographed many of our siblings weddings and he continues to requested by all of our friends upcoming weddings because he is just that awesome. Would highly recommend!

Colin and his team made our wedding day unforgettable! Out of all our vendors, he went above and beyond, delivered perfection, and really was committed to the work. Truly – I cannot say enough good things about Colin & his team. I would hire him for any event – he is a true professional, artist, and friend! Colin met with us twice before the wedding just to get to know us and understand what we liked. He was proactive with emailing and responding. He was very organized and a dream to work with. More than that – on the days of the wedding, his team made our wedding INCREDIBLE! As the bride, I spent more time with Colin & his team than anyone else on my wedding day, and he and his team are hilarious and so helpful. Even when times could be stressful, Colin would be there to run my keys to my mother, or let me know where my husband was; he was not just a photographer but everything we needed! We had an Indian ceremony - and Colin and his whole team were incredibly knowledgeable about when the pictures needed to be taken. For the photos themselves, both my husband and I do not enjoy having pictures taken of us, but their whole team made it feel natural and unbelievably fun! He was a true artist – at times my husband and I wanted to call it quits, but Colin saw opportunities for great shots (running in and out of traffic to get them)! He organized his own car to make sure that he would be able to travel around with us through Chicago. He really is an artist!

Colin and his team were fantastic to work with! Not only do they provide amazing photography and videography services, but they also go above and beyond to take care of you! Colin was always asking us if there was anything we needed, and even brought us over some drinks and h'orderves from our cocktail hour! We are so happy with how all of our pictures turned out and our guests loved the photo booth that was set-up for the reception! Every moment was captured beautifully and you can tell that they really love what they do. Colin is extremely responsive and was always available to answer our questions. He even took the time to get to know us before the wedding and we truly enjoyed working with him. If you want to have a fun, talented photography team capture your wedding or event, look no further!

Highly recommend! My husband and I worked with Colin and his team in July 2018 and we were over the moon with how the pictures (and video) turned out and how the entire process was handled. Colin made it as easy as possible by being extremely flexible in meeting us or calling us whenever we had a question (not always the case with photographers). In addition, he provided us with suggestions for other vendors we could use and templates for timelines, photo opportunities, and etc. He also assembled a fantastic team that was professional and friendly, so us and our guests felt comfortable. He also used our wedding as a test for videography and the video came out great. Again, highly recommend Colin and his team!

Hiring a good photographer for our wedding was a top priority for me and I don't think we could have found anyone better. From the engagement shoot to the wedding day itself, we loved working with Colin. He and his team are true professionals who made the day so easy for us. Leading up to the wedding he was responsive and gave great advice when I was making decisions about how to keep the day running smoothly for our wedding party, especially when it became apparent that our fall wedding would have winter weather. Colin had all the solutions and he kept the day fun for our wedding party. We really felt like he paid attention to every detail and took the time to get to know us. When I got the pictures back I was pleasantly surprised to see that he captured moments and things that were important to me, things I know I mentioned to him in passing, but never thought to include on my photo list. His photos seemed to capture everyone's personality and we have wonderful candid photos with the people we love. If you have the option, get the photo booth. The quality of the photos is great, our guests loved it and we are grateful we have so many good photos of our friends and family. Overall, we feel that Colin is truly passionate about what he does and he gave us gorgeous photos that bring back a lot of great memories. I highly recommend working with Colin if you have the chance.

Colin was fantastic. He was the best combination of laid-back and confident. We told him that what we hoped for was a wide variety of shots that captured the mood and emotion of the day, and he blew us away. He shot our rehearsal dinner, and he and his crew shot our ENTIRE wedding day (they may say 10 hours, but he definitely extended that to get as many dance floor shots as he did) and he and the other photographers were all just amazing to work with. My husband and I love looking through our pictures; it makes us feel like we are right back on that day. I would recommend Colin without hesitation. He is just so good at what he does. Oh! And a bonus...our rehearsal dinner venue was a little warm, and I mentioned to whoever I was standing with that it was warm enough that I didn't want any alcohol, I just wanted a big glass of ice water. Colin overheard, and even though he had finished shooting for the night and was heading home, he backtracked to find and deliver me a huge glass of ice water. Just the nicest guy. You will not regret giving him a call and setting up a meeting to talk about your wedding. Hiring him was one of the best decisions we made.

Colin is the best there is. He is a total pro and so fun to work with. Throughout the planning process, he was very responsive, offered great ideas, and was very flexible with schedules. He shot both our rehearsal dinner and wedding day, and did an excellent job. I'm shy with photos, but he put me and the entire bridal party at ease the entire day. I would recommend him to any bride.

Colin was fantastic, literally the best. I have never been happier with the way my photos have turned out and he was so fun to work with! From the engagement pictures, to meeting up before our big day, and the day of our wedding, he was always full of great ideas and made everything super easy. He was always on time and super flexible with us. Also, Colin and his team was with us the entire day and night of our wedding and we received such a variety of great photos. I would 100% recommend Colin Lyons to anyone looking for a photography.

Colin Lyons Wedding Photographer Add a photo Colin Lyons Wedding Photographer 5.0 (13) Wedding photographer in Chicago, IllinoisClosed OVERVIEW REVIEWS PHOTOS ABOUT 1 of 4 CALL DIRECTIONS SAVE WEBSITE 182 W Lake St #309, Chicago, IL 60601, USA Map of colin lyons wedding photographer Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM Fri +1 312-285-4533 Suggest an edit QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Be the first to ask a question HIGHLIGHTS Highly rated REVIEWS FROM THE WEB WeddingWire 5/5 78 reviews The Knot 5/5 113 reviews Street View17+ Photos Add a photo REVIEW SUMMARY 5 ★ 4 ★ 3 ★ 2 ★ 1 ★ 5.0 13 reviews "Clay is so easy to work with and captured the BEST images from our big day." "The experience on the day of was excellent." "I couldn’t be happier." A Google User A Google User-Edit just now More Google reviews RATE AND REVIEW VIEW ALLPEOPLE ALSO SEARCH FOR Chicago Wedding Engagement Photographer - Gia Photos Chicago Wedding Engagement Phot... 5.0 (26) Wedding Photographer Victoria Sprung Photography Victoria Sprung Photography 5.0 (6) Wedding Photographer Lilly Photography Lilly Photography 5.0 (39) Wedding Photographer TWA Photographic Artists TWA Photographic Artists 4.8 (85) Wedding Photographer Heather DeCamp Photography Heather DeCamp Photography 5.0 (21) Wedding Photographer View all WEB RESULTS Colin Lyons Wedding Photography – Among Chicago's best wedding ... weddings.colinlyonsphotography.com › ... Colin Lyons Wedding Photography is a small company of photographers based in Chicago. Let's create and capture some of the best moments of your life. Colin Lyons Wedding Photography weddings.colinlyonsp Colin and Clay were an absolute pleasure to work with. I appreciate both the candor and demeanor throughout the process. Communication was never an issue with Colin, as we were in constant contact leading up to the wedding to confirm the itinerary. This included an inperson meeting the week of the wedding to finalize plans (and back up plans) as well as additional requests via email or text. True to his work ethic, he arrived early and left late. In the minimal amount of time between the reception and the following morning, he was able to send us a sneak peak of our photos via email. I personally can't wait to see all the final products! The photobooth photos were high quality and available online in a matter of days. They used a DSLR manned by an additional photographer instead of the standard iPad shoebox quality competitors. it was a fantastic way to get photos of all those attending instead of traditional table shots. With regards to cost, he was comparable to the other 10 quotes I received from similar competitors. All-in-all, I would recommend Colin in a heart beat.

We had such a hard time finding and deciding on a photographer for our wedding. We had met with a few and then we met Jordan from Colin Lyons. Immediately I knew we wanted to hire her! She was friendly, accommodating, and easy to work with. She made us feel comfortable and had great ideas! She listened to our must haves and concerns as well. We had a blast with our engagement photos and at the wedding! Her and Ian (our second shooter) were amazing and I can’t wait to see the photos!!

If you want amazing wedding photos with someone who is incredibly easy to work with, look no further than Colin Lyons! We reached out to Colin after viewing his photos online, and met with him over a year before our wedding at his studio downtown. He pulled out a bottle of champagne as soon we arrived, and let us look through his albums (digital and print) while talking through his process. We booked right away for our 9/8/18 wedding and we're so happy we did! Originally we hadn't planned on getting engagement photos, but Colin included them in his package and we thought they would be good practice. We got great photos and had a lot of fun, even though it was cold and snowy outside. Closer to the wedding, I reached out with our list of photos we wanted to get and to talk through a rain back-up plan, and Colin responded immediately suggesting we connect the week prior to the wedding to confirm and touch base on everything. He had great suggestions for a rain back-up, and totally put our minds at ease. The day of the wedding he arrived at the hotel where we were getting ready with the second photographer, Jordan. Everyone loved him and Jordan and they were great about working around our hair and make-up team and all the others coming in and out of the room. They fully coordinated our first look which was perfect, and helped to make sure we stayed on time for the rest of the wedding party and family photos. Colin included a photo booth at no additional cost for our wedding (a big hit), and brought another photographer to capture those photos. Throughout the event I barely noticed them there, and he was great about timing our 'sparkler exit' photo so that it didn't kill our dance floor. In addition to being relaxed and easy to work with, Colin sent over a preview of our photos the night of the wedding. They are AMAZING, and we've received so many compliments on how perfect they are. We can't wait to see all of the photos captured on our special day! If you are looking for amazing wedding photography, we would definitely recommend booking Colin & his team for your big day!

Looking at the other reviews I don’t think you need to read further to know you should book Colin for your wedding. However, if you do… Colin came highly recommended by our venue coordinator and he had worked with most of our other vendors (most importantly our videographer and day of coordinator), all of whom had great things to say about working with him in the past. Colin honestly went above and beyond! Not only were our photos absolutely gorgeous, but he made the entire process fun and relaxing. We had a massive wedding party and large family photos on both side; he did an amazing job organizing them and moving things along. He even got us a couple glasses of champagne when he noticed our stress levels going up. When it was just the 2 of us (bride and groom), he had us laughing and having so much fun we were able to just be ourselves and our photos look so amazing and natural because of it. If you’re in the Chicago area, he has great city shots (and backup locations if the weather isn’t great) and if you’re not in the city he’s well worth flying out to wherever you are. You could not find a better photographer! Thanks again Colin, we’d love to get a drink with you sometime : ) Paula & George

Where to begin! Colin is the absolute best photographer in Chicago. From our first meeting to our final product Colin was wonderful to work with. He captured our day perfectly and was always present to capture our moments. We couldn't be happier with our photos and would highly, highly recommend Colin for your wedding day!

Worked with Colin for our May wedding and found him and Jordan to be super easy, personable and comfortable to work with for our special day and our engagement shoot. Super relaxed from the beginning while still professional and able to capture us naturally happy without overly having to force an inordinate number of seemingly posed pictures. Overall one of the best photographers and vendors we were privileged to work with and would recommend without hesitation!

To me, a photographer is one of the most important aspects of a wedding. Colin and his team did not disappoint. Colin took the time to get to know us as a couple and was able to capture so many special moments! Our engagement and wedding photos are stunning. I honestly can’t say enough good things about Colin Lyons and his team. I would highly recommend Colin Lyons to anyone looking for a great wedding photographer. Thank you for capturing our special day!!

Highly, highly recommend. I loved working with Colin and his team! They are the best - photos are stunning. Colin took the time to get to know us as a couple and perfectly captured our special day.

We made the best decision in choosing Colin Lyons Wedding Photography to capture our special day! Colin along with his team are creative professionals. I recommend Colin Lyons and his team for any special occasion in your life. So, call him to schedule your appointment. You will not regret it!

Colin photographed our wedding and was so wonderful to work with. He made the entire process easy from being flexible to meeting with us for the first interview to coming to our house to plan the wedding day agenda to making the wedding day seamless. Colin and his team captured so many moments from our wedding day that guests that weren't able to attend have commented that they felt like they had been there after seeing the photos. The photo booth was a fun and perfect way to capture tons of photos of our friends and family. Our guests loved being able to email the pictures to themselves instantly. We highly recommend using Colin and his team!

We can't even begin to describe how wonderful Colin, Jordan, Clay, and Ian were for our wedding! If you are looking for photographers who know how to capture those special 'in the moment' split second expressions of happiness, this is your crew. Very attentive to our interests while also giving expert suggestions to capture our wedding day. Thanks again! Kate & Paul

Colin was great to work with before, during, and after our wedding. Definitely one of the best decisions we made! Colin and his team were very flexible, accommodating, and fit right in with our wedding party. The pictures are great as well. Thanks!

One of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding was choosing Colin as our wedding photographer. As other reviewers have said, he not only took amazing images of the day, he was a pleasure to work with. He was very helpful in planning and was a calm, enjoyable, but unobtrusive presence the day of the wedding. He also knew how to work around problems. The day of our engagement shoot was cold and rainy. He found a way to take wonderful indoor shots and then get us outside between raindrops for some incredible photos. So when it poured rain our entire wedding day, I had no worries; Colin could handle it. And he did! Colin is a true artist, but knows that this is YOUR wedding and he is going to help get the images that mean the most to you. He also has helpful tips, as someone who has seen many, many weddings. He truly loves what he does and that shines through in every aspect of his business. Jordan was also there for our wedding day and was a pleasure to work with. As it happens, Colin's other associate, Clay, shot my sister's wedding just months earlier and her photos are equally wonderful and personal. Colin Lyons Wedding Photography is one of the best around.

A family friend referred Colin to me and when I saw her photos I was blown away and knew I needed to work with him! We loved working with Colin for our engagement photos and wedding. I hadn't planned on doing engagement photos, but ended up changing my mind and Colin was so accommodating and we had such a great time taking them. He really listens to what you are looking for and they turned out beautiful. The day of the wedding he was calm, cool and collected which is something I really appreciated. He got all the shots we were hoping for and the pictures turned out absolutely beautiful. I would definitely recommend using Colin he is certainly the best!!

Colin was the best decision we made with our wedding planning! He did an amazing job making us feel comfortable and capturing those candid, special moments among our family and friends. We have gorgeous engagement, rehearsal dinner, and wedding day photos to show for it. He even curated beautiful wedding albums for us that literally bring tears of joy to my eyes whenever I look at them. We couldn't be happier with his work! :)

My husband and I loved working with Colin and his team, and we are just so thrilled with how our photos turned out from our wedding. They were the best! We picked Colin because of how well he photographs color and light, the pricepoint was right what we were looking for, and we also liked his style with candids, which was something that was important to us but not a dealbreaker. We could not be more pleased. Some of my all-time favorite shots are actually the black and white portraits, and I absolutely loved the sense of humor Colin and his team had with capturing some memorable moments on the dancefloor. Every time I look through our photos, the candids and action shots take me right back. We got married on New Year's and in the gallery you can tell the minute the clock struck midnight bc of there is a cluster of smiles, hugs, cheers, and kisses and it's like we're back in the moment. Colin and his team were on their game the whole night. The pictures were just amazing from day to night, indoor to outdoors, family formals to bridal party to photo booth. Pro. Tip: If Colin has shot a wedding in your venue, which is likely, he will share a gallery with you so you can get an idea of how he shoots in that space, it's so helpful! In terms of the package - I highly recommend including the engagement shoot, it's so helpful to get to know Colin's style, become comfortable in front of the camera and with Colin, as well as give him feedback before the wedding. I also FIVE STAR HIGHLY RECOMMEND the photo booth - that lighting makes everyone glow! Price point wise, we were very happy. It's nervewrecking picking a photographer and if I can save a couple even a little bit of worry, I will say to just pick Colin. Colin was both affordable and worth every penny. We were a LONG wedding (12 hrs), and the quality of photos remained excellent throughout the day. Lastly, working with Colin was a pleasure. He goes out of his way to get to know you as a couple, including casual meetups for coffee or drinks leading up to the wedding, and he's very attentive. He checked in frequently in the weeks leading up to the wedding and his team was on their game - they even helped keep us on schedule the day of. Go with Colin, he's the best!

I cannot say enough good things about Colin. He was by far my favorite vendor to work with for our wedding and the easiest to work with as well. He was so personable, professional, and flexible with everything. For our engagement photos, he brought a second photographer and they went all around the city with us to make sure we had as many gorgeous pictures as we could get. He gave advice along the wedding planning journey: recommendations of other vendors, how to create a timeline for the day, how to get the perfect sparkler picture, etc. A few days before the wedding, we met in person to discuss all of the details for the day of the wedding. When that day came, he showed up with two additional photographers, Clay and Dan (I was only supposed to have one additional). All three of them were amazing. They fit right in with the wedding, discretely taking pictures while getting along so well with our guests. Everyone was asking me about them and complimenting how great they were. His pictures are beautiful. I honestly don’t think I have seen better. He does a mix of candid and posed, but I personally love the candid shots more because he captures the moment so perfectly. He also gets you your pictures back quickly – it was about a month for our engagement photos and two months for our wedding photos. I have absolutely no regrets working with Colin and would not hesitate to do so again. I HIGHLY recommend him to others.

Colin and his team were absolutely amazing!! Definitely one of the BEST vendor choices we made for our wedding (June 2017). Not only were literally all of the photos absolutely gorgeous, but he was so fun and pleasant to work with. Somehow he managed to capture over 1500 photos of us and our guests, however we never felt like he or the other photographer were imposing on any special moments. We used him for our engagement photos which was a nice way to get to know him beforehand. He was always very responsive. We also did the photo both which our guests had SO much fun with! Thank you Colin for capturing our special day with gorgeous pictures that will last forever!!!

Colin was absolutely wonderful to work with for our wedding. Colin had done the photography for my best friends wedding 4 years ago, and after seeing the beautiful photos he created/captured for her, I knew I wanted him for my wedding too! From the first time we spoke when we were just looking for a photographer, he was easy to talk to, professional, flexible, and knowledgeable. Colin consistently was in contact with us as our wedding approached, and met with us multiple times to make sure that he understood exactly what type of photography we were looking for (which he also helped us figure out). Colin and his team were amazing to work with throughout our wedding day. From helping calm down an anxious bride when then bridesmaids were running late, to helping the groom tighten his vest, they went above and beyond what a photographer typically does. Colin knew our venue and the city so well that he was able to help us capture fun and unique photos with amazing lighting. Colin and his team captured the most special and beautiful moments from our wedding day/night. They were able to get candids that captured the pure joy and love that was felt throughout our wedding. They also helped create opportunities for fun and amazing photos (for example the sparkler exit). The photo booth was so much fun, and helped create some of our most fun photos. When we received our photos, we were amazed on how all of the photos truly told the story of our wedding and were stunning. The editing that was done made all of the lights and colors look exactly how they did then day of the wedding. It is also amazing that we can have access to our photos forever and share them with any of our family and friends. I could go on forever about how Colin and his team were the absolute best photographers to have at our wedding AND provided us with the most beautiful photos that were now will have forever to remember our wedding.

So so happy that Colin and his crew photographed our wedding. They were so organized, professional, and made me and my wedding party feel so welcome. He captured every moment of our wedding and was even able to get an aerial view of the reception. Well done!

Colin was incredible on all levels. First, he was very responsive to my wife and me throughout the entire process and clear about what his services cost and what he would deliver. Second, Colin was extremely flexible and willing to do whatever he could to accommodate our preferences. For example, one of the other photo vendors we spoke with said that she would not do our wedding if my wife refused to do a first look before the wedding because there wouldn't be enough time. My wife really didn't want to do a first look beforehand, so this was a deal-breaker. When we asked Colin about the time issue, he said that he would simply make do with whatever time he had and that it wouldn't be an issue. And it wasn't. Third, Colin was a breeze to work with during the actual photo sessions. He is very laid back and made my wife and me feel at ease -- resulting in great pics. One of my wife's bridesmaids had been in several (10+) wedding parties, and she said that Colin was by far the easiest photographer she ever worked with. Finally -- and most importantly -- Colin's pictures were absolutely incredible! From our engagement photos to the wedding pics, all of our friends and family were amazed at the quality and variety of Colin's photos. My wife and I really couldn't recommend Colin highly enough. Our wedding was incredible and we had several amazing vendors, but Colin was the one that we will always recommend to our friends and family!

Cannot say enough positive things about Colin both as a photographer and as a person. He was AWESOME to work with...always quick to respond to emails and beyond helpful in assuring he would capture our wedding with the vision we had in mind. He's incredibly funny and has a great aura about him that makes you feel at ease, making pictures fun and natural. Beyond his amazing personality, he is SO incredibly talented. I feel like the photos he took of our wedding were perfectly customized to us and our vision. He really captures the essence of each couple he shoots! I cannot wait to receive the rest!!!!! One of my most favorite vendors to work with!

Colin is an artist in which you can feel safe letting him do his job. Which means you don't have to be a model and pose to have a great picture. Instead you can enjoy your wedding as he captures the story throughout. Our story started with our engagement shoot. I love photography unfortunately my husband hates getting his picture taken. Colin has the persona to make people feel comfortable. He took his time and knew just the right places to take the city shots. He gets to know the couple which I appreciate as everyone is interested in something different. I happen to love architecture of Chicago and Colin incorporated that in our pictures. Our engagement pictures were stunning and I chose several pictures for our save the date as one just wasn't enough. We added the rehearsal dinner to our package as I knew I would be getting pulled in all directions the day of the wedding. He sent a team member as he couldn't make it and my guests loved him and invited him down for dinner with us. Although only 2 hours he captured the love and happiness of the weekend. No detail was missed from the menus to the food served and the guests enjoying themselves. It was important that my pictures told a story. Our wedding was in October 2016 which happened to be the World Series and game day here in Chicago with our Cubbies. Although the city was crazy busy Colin took us around town and we felt we were the only ones in the city. Capturing some great shots without the crowds. And the final product looked awesome! I was beyond excited when we received our pictures. It made it very tough to pick just one picture for the thank you card. If you want edgy, professional, stunning photojournalism at its best look know further, Colin Lyons to the rescue! He is a true delight to work with as he captures the moment in his pictures!

I should have written this long ago, but better late than never :-) Rob did our wedding back in September and he did an amazing job! I knew he would be great to work with, however, from the moment we first spoke with him. Rob is such a warm, kind, and genuine person. He really listens to what you want for your big day and is very responsive. Despite our wedding being on a Sunday, Rob had everyone out on the dance floor, having a great time! So many people came up to my husband and I during the wedding to compliment us on our DJ and rave about the music. I would recommend Rob for any wedding. Not only is his pricing fair and affordable, he's such a pleasure to work with!

We found Colin via an internet search for engagement photos. Colin spent several hours with us running around the city and taking photos at numerous locations. Colin made it so easy for us to hang out and be natural in front of the camera and it showed in our photos. I wanted to have pictures of us being natural and un-posed that would reflect how we normally look when around each other- and that is what I got. After that day and upon receiving our photos, we knew we needed to have Colin shoot our wedding day. Colin was wonderful. He kept the bridal party on time and moving even though that clearly wasn't his job. He helped ensure I didn't worry about any of that stuff. There are moments from our day that naturally I missed but have heard about from numerous guests. When I got the pictures back, those moments were all in there. I was able to relive all the fun. He also has an awesome photo booth that he can set up! The pictures are all sharp, professional, and wonderful. The only problem I have is that there are so many good ones to choose from. If you are getting married in Chicago, I definitely recommend Colin and his team!

Colin was an amazing photographer and was one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding. A friend of mine used Colin for her wedding and I knew right away that we needed to book him because her photos were absolutely beautiful. From the first time my fiancé and I met with Colin to talk wedding logistics, I know he would capture all the best details of our big day. From the moment he walked in to take the "getting ready" photos, to capturing the fun on the dance floor, Colin caught all of my favorite moments. Colin and his crew were so friendly and personable, our entire wedding party found themselves chatting with them throughout day. We love our how our wedding photos turned out! He was able to photograph how fun our wedding day was. We constantly look back at our photos because Colin provides an online gallery that makes it easy to view, download and share all our memories. I would choose Colin again in a heart beat and will be recommending him to all my friends.

Colin and his team are AMAZING. My wife and I planned our wedding from a distance. We live in Denver and got married in Chicago. We started the process about 15 months prior to our wedding and selected Colin shortly thereafter. He was more than happy to talk to us via Face Time so we could get to know him and so that he could get a feel for what we were looking for. Between that meeting and the actual day of our wedding, Colin was exceptionally responsive to all of our calls and e-mails. Additionally, Colin was instrumental is selecting Chicago city locations for our photography, including our first look and other city locations. The locations he selected were incredible, and really made Chicago part of our wedding, as we strongly desired. During the ceremony and reception, Colin and his team were remarkably both unobtrusive, yet everywhere we needed them to be at just the right time. We didn't have a long list of family formals, and they were also executed flawlessly. Somehow, as if magically, during the reception and dancing, Colin and his team were able to get photos of every guest without having to stage shots or take "old school table shots!" When it came time for delivery, we received our photography on time and as promised with easy access. Colin's service level following the event has been outstanding as well. He is never to busy to answer even the simplest of questions, like "How do I download all of my pictures at once instead of one at a time?" We believe strongly that wedding photography is an investment that we will reap the benefits of for the rest of our lives. If you look at wedding photography the same way we do - as an investment and not as a "necessary expense," you will find out that choosing Colin nets an incredible return on your investment. We had no doubts after selecting Colin that we would be pleased with our choice, but now, after viewing our photographs (all 800 of them), I can tell you that I am truly astounded by the quality of his work and the attention to detail of his entire team. Colin's value far exceeds the very fair price we paid for his services. Not only is he exceptionally professional, but he is also so friendly and engaging that our guests commented repeatedly how amazing our photographer was. We absolutely recommend Colin, without any reservation what so every. Simply, Colin was everything we had hoped he would be, and much much more. Please stop reading this review and go hire him now!

We used Jordan Avery from Colin Lyons Photography and she was amazing. She was fun, professional, easy to work with, and helped manage our schedule throughout the day. When we got our photos back, we were shocked. Jordan captured every moment and every detail beautifully. I highly recommend Colin Lyons Photography and photographer Jordan Avery.

There are not enough positive words in the dictionary to describe my experience with the one and only Colin Lyons. From our initial meeting I knew that he was meant to be our wedding photog. He was super easy to talk to, paid attention to and cared about everything we said (even the non wedding related things!), communicated better than any thing I've every experienced before, was full of great ideas/suggestions, and most importantly, did exactly what we wanted, how we wanted. The day of our wedding, he was on location scoping out great photo op spots before the bride was even halfway there! My husband and I were, and continue to be, blown away by what a great experience we had with Colin. Our wedding guests raved about how wonderful he and his associate were and our entire bridal party was blown away with how easy and fun of a time they had taking a million photos! Our experience with him was the best because that's just what he is... genuinely THE BEST!!!

Colin was absolutely fantastic to work with! He was extremely friendly, personable, professional, responsive and knowledgeable on where to photograph in Chicago. We felt so comfortable with him and he really got to know us as a couple and captured our personality in the engagement photo shoot. He had GREAT location recommendations and never made us feel pressured on time (we even went home to change and pick up our dog). He also photographed us with our puppy and he was a total pro. We highly recommend Colin; he helped make our photo shoot so fun and effortless, and we had a great time with him! He also did us a total favor by expediting our photo proofs so we would have them in time to make an engagement photo book for our wedding. THANK YOU SO MUCH COLIN!!!

Colin is amazing!! Colin photographed our wedding in June 2016, and I can't say enough wonderful things about him and the pictures he took. My husband and I met with several photographers, but when we met Colin and saw his work, we instantly knew that he was the right photographer. From the engagement shoot to the day of the wedding, Colin put us at ease and just made everything fun. He effortlessly interacted with our guests and family and captured pictures that look natural, in the moment, and amazing. Colin also brings a photo booth to the wedding and guests can email the pictures directly to themselves. It was a huge hit, our guests loved it. Colin was so great to work with and we couldn't be happier with our wedding pictures! I Strongly recommend Colin!!

We could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding. Colin has an extraordinary talent for being very personable with the people that he photographs while using his technical knowledge and creativity to capture people in their best moments in a beautiful style.

Planning a wedding is a series of difficult choices, each one harder than the last. Let this choice be easy. Hire Colin. He's there to answer questions, go over options, help the day run smoothly, offer some planning advice (if wanted), and most importantly take phenomenal pictures. Hiring Colin was easily the best decision my wife and I made when planning our wedding. I could go on for days about why- from getting a special needs groomsman to pose for pictures- and even smile- to keeping caffeinated mints on hand for when energy levels dipped (as well as having an almost supernatural artistic eye)- but it boils down to one absolute fact. Do yourself a favor, pick Colin Lyons Wedding Photography for your wedding.

Colin Lyons photography is hands down the best wedding photography I have ever seen. He shot my sister's wedding a few years ago and the results were amazing. When I got engaged in 2015 Colin was the first vendor I reached out to. I'm not kidding, I booked him before my venue, caterer, everything. I asked him for a list of dates he was available so I could plan around him. My photos were perfect. I cannot think of any other adjective to describe them..... PERFECT! I cannot tell you how often after the wedding I heard "your wedding photos were the best I've ever seen!" It is icing on the cake that Colin is so easy to get along with. He is so professional and truly listened to how I wanted my wedding shot. I will always consider him a friend and I cannot recommend him enough! Colin Lyons Photography is the perfect photographer for your big day!

Colin is the absolute hands down best wedding photographer and you aren't going to get anyone better! He photographed our wedding in June 2016 and we were blown away at how well they turned out. We found Colin through some friends of mine who used him for their wedding. We loved their pics so much and his website that we gave him a call. Our top priority was to have awesome wedding photo's and we were so lucky we chose Colin! Colin is very professional but also does an extremely amazing job at keeping everything fun and makes you feel at ease. My wife and I were laughing the entire time we were with Colin, from the detailed planning over a couple beers, to the in the moment smiling for the camera. We wanted our pictures to stand out and we were not disappointed! Everything was so creative and artistic we could not be happier! If you are looking for a wedding photographer I would highly recommend Colin and his amazing team! There is a reason why all of Colin's reviews have 5 stars with nothing but amazing things to say about him. Everything he does really is second to none and the recognition for his work is very well deserved!! Not only did we love our pictures but we loved working with Colin, he made our big day even more special than it already was.

Being fairly new to the area, I relied heavily on vendor recommendations through sites like The Knot, Wedding Wire, and even Yelp when choosing a photographer for my wedding – and I must say, the stellar reviews on the sites were spot on! Colin was not available on my wedding day, so he suggested Jordan. Jordan did a wonderful job and was a delightful to have around on our big day. She was attentive to any shot requests we had, but also to the vision to capture shots that we didn’t. In addition, throughout the planning process Colin and Jordan were wonderful. They we both very patient in answering all my questions, and worked with me to find the package that captured what I wanted while also working within my budget. We perhaps could have used a little more direction during the engagement shoot (though I know some couples don’t need this), but the wedding pictures were everything I had hoped they would be! Overall I would definitely recommend Colin Lyons Photography.

Photography was one of the most important things to me for my wedding day, and I am so grateful we were able to book Colin to shoot our wedding! He really is the best photographer in the Chicago area and his work completely speaks for itself! He is incredibly talented and has such an eye for amazing photos. We were so impressed from the beginning working with Colin. He took time to get to know us and the things that were most important to us for our wedding day, he came early and stayed late to capture every moment of our most important day. He was very flexible with us to meet and go over all of our preferences. He had the most artistic ideas, plans, and suggestions for the day, but also really thrived on the spontaneity and surprises on the actual wedding day. My only suggestion to future brides would be to book him way far in advance! Someone else with snag him for your wedding day if you don't!! We were lucky enough to catch him for our day in time! :)

THE BEST wedding photographer experience I have ever had!!! I was a bridesmaid 7 times before becoming a bride...so I have taken a LOT of wedding photos in my life...Colin is by far the best to work with. He is so much fun...from our engagement shoot to the last hour of our reception...and even after that. He is very professional but also has a great sense of humor which made the busy wedding day stress-free. He met with us a week before the wedding to go over our "desired" shots for the day and provided great advice on small details that made the day go that much smoother. And the photos are amazing!!!! I am picking out my album and having the HARDEST time narrowing down the shots...he and his assistant captured every moment...every detail. Then a few months later when he sent us the link to the photos, I of course had some questions here and there and he always responds right away! Overall...having Colin capture our wedding was one of the best decisions we made to date! We will definitely be using him again in the future!!!

Colin is the best! He was immediately my favorite, after looking up photographers online, based on his portfolio and I was thrilled when he was available for my wedding day. He was so wonderful to work with in addition to taking amazing photos. He met with my husband and I a few times before our wedding and my husband instantly liked him. Colin is personable but not high pressure. He doesn't try to sell you but rather lets his work speak for itself and I appreciated that. From the engagement session photo shoot to getting the links of photos after the wedding Colin has been great to work with. When my husband and I didn't want to reschedule our engagement photo session due to rain Colin made it work and we got some awesome photos. The day of the wedding Colin was wonderful. We went all around the city with him and his assistant photographer and he made it so fun (he even had hand warmers for us) while taking AMAZING photos of us. Before the wedding he even helped wipe down my dress since we had gone around the city before the wedding. This was definitely not part of his responsibilities but it was super helpful. The photo booth that he brought to the wedding was also a huge hit. Go with Colin, his photos are incredible and are a great value given the service he provides, you will not regret it!

Colin and his team were amazing to work for our wedding. We first had our engagement photoshoot with Colin and the pictures turned out GREAT! He has such an eye for cool ideas and makes the shoot fun. Colin and his team were with us from start to finish and we had a blast sharing our wedding day with them. They truly captured all of the key moments. If you haven't already booked with Colin, DO IT NOW. You will not regret your decision, the absolute best hands down.

Wow, best ever is right! Me (the non-photogenic bride) and my now husband (the extremely photogenic groom) quickly decided that high quality photography was one of our top wedding priorities. From the moment we first spoke to Colin, we were immediately at ease. He's the wedding photographer trifecta -- fine art background, amazing experience/portfolio, and a great personality. We currently live in LA, and Colin made coordinating the Chicago engagement session a breeze. The engagement session photos turned out fantastic, making us even more confident that we made the perfect decision for our wedding. The day of the wedding Colin and his team were on time and super organized -- they were quite amazing at keeping us and our bridal party on time for our first look and photos prior to the ceremony. For reference, our ceremony was at Holy Family and our reception was at Salvage One. While very professional, Colin was also so fun and easy-going to be around all day. He is one of those vendors that you more want as a guest at your wedding. His assista