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$3,500 starting price
Chicago & Milwaukee
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Randy
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
To me, the essence of wedding photography is all about authenticity. Moments should not be faked or forced. My goal is to tell a story; to share genuine, natural images with you that inspire emotion and joy. I take a documentary-style approach to photography that will tell the story of your wedding day in an organic, natural way without unnecessary intervention or awkward poses.
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Photography Package
$3,500 starting price
Photography Package
$3,500 starting price
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Contact for hours
Professional image processing
Professional image processing
USB drive with hi-res images
USB drive with hi-res images
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Personal online gallery
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Printing rights
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Pre-wedding consultation
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Engagement
Trash The Dress
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Modern
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Getting Engaged
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Randy
Owner
After more than 10 years in the industry, I honestly have to say that 90% of my photographic skill has nothing to do with the camera; it’s my ability to get couples to let down their walls and be natural with each other.
I am very emotion-driven and work hard to capture the unique, personal nature of my couples.
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Randy and his team from Crane's Photography receive glowing reviews for their exceptional talent, professionalism, and passion. Multiple reviewers praise Randy for capturing beautiful, candid moments and making couples feel comfortable. Many appreciate the efficiency, organization, and quick turnaround of photos, highlighting how Randy's work truly captures the essence and emotions of the wedding day. Clients highly recommend Randy for his artistic vision, calm demeanor, and ability to create stunning images that showcase the joy and beauty of their special day.Review photos
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Erika S
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5.0
11/23/2022
Randy was absolutely AMAZING!! From the first video call with him, we could tell how much he loved his job. He is so passionate about what he does and all of our photos turned out stunning. Our engagement pictures were spectacular. He joked around with us and helped us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. He was there for 10+ hours on our wedding day and he captured every possible emotion from everyone throughout our special day. I recommend Randy to every person in the Chicagoland area who gets married because he will truly help you re-live your wedding day over and over again through his amazing photographs!!!
Brooke K
5.0
1/22/2025
Randy was one of our favorite vendors for our wedding experience. He is a TRUE artist. I cannot tell you how many complements we got on our photographs. Not only were all the photos beautiful, but we got a sneak peek of 75 only a week after our wedding and the rest before the contract noted. He was amazing to work with and truly captured the magic we felt that day. You cannot go wrong with Randy.
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SHEILA W
5.0
12/31/2024
Hiring Crane’s to be our photographer for our wedding day was the best decision we made. From the first call with Randy, we felt completely confident in his skills based on his experience and demeanor. We loved that they are a small company and were reassured to know he would be present on our wedding day. Fast forward to our wedding day and the day was completely seamless with Crane’s. They were efficient in getting the perfect shots and made the day seem so smooth. We could not be happier with how our photos turned out!
Julia F
5.0
11/19/2024
Hiring Crane's Photography as our photographer was one of the best decisions during our wedding planning process. We found Randy via The Knot, but based on his reviews and samples of his work, my husband and I were really connected and enjoyed his style and the way he was able to capture candid moments. And his work did not disappoint! From the moment we got our engagement photos back, we knew that our wedding photos would be equally amazing! Plus, Randy is such a nice man and kept us comfortable and smiling the whole day! We cannot wait to see our wedding photos!
Alyssa B
5.0
9/18/2024
If you are reading this, look no further and hire Randy. We loved our engagement photo shoot and were absolutely blown away by our wedding photos. Randy is so sweet and easy to work with. He captures the true feeling of your day with some absolutely beautiful moments that are legitimately priceless. SO many people have complimented the quality of our photos! Randy makes you look and feel good on your big day without any stress or awkwardness that can come with photo sessions!
Taylor W
5.0
6/09/2024
My husband and I are SO incredibly grateful we found Randy and hired him as our wedding photographer!! From our initial Zoom call, Randy was easy to talk to we were laughing together during our entire intro call. We first met in-person at our engagement shoot and were blown away by how amazing our photos turned out. It was evident Randy had a vision and in trusting him, we got photos that literally blew us (and our family/friends) away, including running onto a bridge in the middle of downtown Chicago! With that, we knew our wedding photos would be just as incredible. From the minute he arrived, Randy was on top of things, moving seamlessly through our shot list, working with all the personalities of our group, and letting our true selves/personalities shine through. He was also VERY quick to turn around our album, which we so appreciated! We can't recommend Randy enough!
Jesse G
5.0
12/06/2023
We just had our wedding in October this year and it was amazing thanks to Randy and his team. He captured all the wonderful moments of the day and was a joy to work with. He was organized, easy to communicate with and super responsive. Randy takes the time to get to know his clients. He recognized us at a friend of ours wedding and made a point to say hello! His work speaks for itself, he has an eye for detail and makes the process as comfortable as possible. I will definitely be reaching out to Randy for future life events!
Kate H
5.0
9/12/2023
Randy and his team were nothing short of perfection! We loved everything single image from our engagement session to our wedding day. Randy makes you feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera and truly lets you enjoy your special day while he captures every smile and every moment. I couldn’t imagine having any other photographer capture our day! We got rave reviews from our family and friends about Randy and his team, how easy they are to work with and how they make everything fun. You could not pick a better option for photography than Randy and his team!
Lisabeth M
5.0
8/16/2023
Randy was amazing. He really understood what my husband and I were looking for and was the epitome of calm and collected on our wedding day. He easily navigated a lot of people and loud personalities and was able to find those intimate moments as well. We really enjoyed our time working with Randy.
Vendor response 08/17/2023
So grateful we've crossed paths Lisabeth! I appreciate you and Byron being so wonderful to...
work with and am so glad I could document this important day for you both! I wish you all the very best!
Jaclyn B
5.0
7/08/2023
Crane’s Photography photographed my sister’s wedding, and they were outstanding. When I got engaged, my first call to a vendor was Crane’s Photography. Randy is extremely gifted. His photography is excellent, so I felt confident having him photograph my wedding. Randy is professional, organized, and kind. He truly cares about his artistry and making your day so special. I highly recommend Crane’s Photography!
Michelle H
5.0
4/13/2023
I don’t even have words describe Randy & Cranes Photography. We had our engagement session with him & he was so wonderful. We were blown away with the wedding photos. If you’re looking for a photographer, look no further. It’ll be the best investment you’ll make. Randy is extremely talented & professional. His work is exceptional
Sarah C
5.0
11/07/2022
If you're not a model but want to look like one - book Crane's! We just got our pictures back and wow! The pictures look incredible as far as the angles, lighting, scenery, and editing. But he also made it a point to capture the memories through emotion and "little moments" with each other and our loved ones. Randy was a joy, he was professional and easy to work with from the first meeting to the end!
Amanda S
5.0
11/05/2022
Randy was so wonderful to work with! He was very personable, professional, and did a fantastic job capturing every special moment of our wedding. We had so many beautiful pictures after our event that we will cherish forever. I highly recommend working with this vendor!
Shannon S
5.0
11/04/2022
Crane's Photography was the best decision we made for our wedding. Randy's top-notch skill behind the lens captured the joy of the entire day. During our complimentary engagement shoot, he helped us shake off the jitters and become comfortable being photographed and directed. Randy was invaluable in guiding our timeline for the wedding day - we would have been lost or stressed without him! He has a great eye for Chicago spots to create breathtaking photos and a special way of reading a room to genuinely capture the energy. We were impressed with how he handled a crowded Tribune Tower photo op... with 7 other wedding parties waiting their turn, he never made us feel rushed, made sure we got every picture, and calmly dealt with the other bridal parties. We would give our experience an 11/10!
Lydia V
5.0
6/27/2022
We just had our wedding yesterday. Randy blew everyone away with his obvious incredible talent and attention to detail. His assistant, Gigi, was amazing as well. She constantly arranged my train during our first look and took so many wonderful photos. Our guests could not stop talking about how we picked the best photography team. Thank you both so much! We look forward to seeing the photos!
Monica C
5.0
6/16/2022
Loved working with Randy! He is seriously the best. He was so professional and he is so great at capturing the important moments. We have so many awesome photos with people laughing and enjoying the day and we are looking forward to looking back at the photos for years to come. I couldn't recommend him enough!!!
Linda C
5.0
3/25/2022
Randy is AMAZING to work with. His eye for great photos is amazing and he makes sure you are looking good (chin up , lean fwd, step back etc) You can also tell he loves what he does , as he is taking each picture, you can see just how in love with his job he is. He is not just the guy behind the camara but he really is part of your love story that day , documenting the memories that will last forever !
Angelica P
5.0
1/13/2022
The search for a photographer was so overwhelming for us. We chose Crane's Photography because Randy really won us over during our virtual meeting with him. He also had great suggestions on locations for photos. We did our engagement photos in downtown Chicago and they turned out absolutely beautiful. We had so many compliments on them and couldn't have been happier. We recently received our wedding photos back and they are also incredible! The turnaround time receiving our engagement photos was about a week and wedding photos was a little less than a month. Choosing Crane's was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning! Thank you so much Randy!
Bri S
5.0
1/11/2022
I looked at a LOT of wedding photographers. There are a lot of people out there who do beautiful photos, but none really felt like a fit for us -- either the photo style was moodier/sexier than I thought we could pull off, or the price was too steep for the amount of hours we wanted to have the photographer available, or photos felt too “posed” and cookie-cutter. Then we found Randy. The first thing I noticed about Randy’s portfolio is that people were smiling and laughing. You’d be surprised how few photographers feature photos that look joyful! The second thing I noticed is that photos weren’t all the same; different couples had different looks and styles. I felt like I was learning something about the couple by their photos. When we contacted Randy, we discovered that his work was not only in budget, but that his pricing included a full day of wedding photos – no matter how many hours the day lasted! Our package included engagement photos, wedding photos, a small album, and we added a photobooth for the wedding day.
Our engagement session and wedding ended up being two years apart (thanks, COVID) and Randy did an incredible job with both! The engagement shoot gave us a great sense of how Randy works and got us accustomed with posing. What I most appreciated was the fact that Randy caught the moments in between the poses – where my husband and I were laughing with one another or sharing a special moment. For the wedding photos, Randy joined me a little bit before 9 am and was with us until the reception ended at 11 pm! He had a second photographer there during most of that time, as well. I really wanted to capture the joy of finally being able to be together with family and getting to celebrate. After nearly three years of being engaged, I was determined to make the day as stress-free as possible and just enjoy myself. Randy picked up on our joyful, relaxed mood right off the bat and gave us the photos of our dreams! Our photos are bright and colorful (although he picks wonderful photos to do in B&W) and full of laughter, big smiles, and happy tears. Every part of the day is beautifully captured, but we are especially fond of the candid joy in our reception pictures. He got such wonderful shots of our guests that we sent everyone a photo in their thank you cards!
If you want wedding photos that feel like you, your partner, and your loved ones, I cannot recommend Randy enough. He is professional, easy to work with, and so talented. We are so grateful to have found him!
Audrey D
5.0
10/03/2021
We are absolutely in LOVE with our wedding photos taken by Crane's Photography. Randy is so wonderful to work with and made us feel comfortable through the whole process, from our very first conversation until the end our reception! We are blown away at all of the amazing moments he captured on our special day. When our wedding day came, it went by in a flash. These photos beautifully capture our entire day so we can relive it forever!! Thank you Randy and all of Crane's Photography for your remarkable work! - Joe and Audrey
Christie Y
5.0
9/24/2021
Wedding pictures was the most important accessory of my wedding day and Randy superseded all expectations. He has a very high level of expectation from himself, which is reflected in his professional, creative work. He was always incredibly punctual, professional and has a Very pleasant attitude. Every interaction with him has been pleasant, even years after our wedding date. We got our pictures in a timely manner, and when we needed extra time to compose our album, he was very flexible, pleasant and cooperative. I HIGHLY recommend Crane's Photography, as Randy was the best vendor we worked with on our wedding day.
Theresa F
5.0
8/31/2021
From our first meeting *before* COVID shut down everything, my husband and I knew we wanted Randy to photograph our wedding. His unique style and personality made us immediately feel warm and comfortable with the process, and we thought he would be perfect for our "small" 100 person wedding. We had everything set up for our December 2020 wedding by the end of February, and then shutdowns and the pandemic hit! However, Randy and his awesome communication kept us in the loop the entire time. We were able to meet for beautiful engagement pictures in June when everything opened up. When things shut down again in November, we had to revise all of our plans - drive-through reception, only wedding party and close family (3o people) able to attend, etc. We knew it would be a special time to document, and a beautiful day, and Randy captured it perfectly. He got amazing pictures, mostly outdoors in December because of facemask requirements inside, worked well with our freezing family members, and still capture the most intimate moments of the day. We just got our album from him, and it tells our story perfectly, from my bridal party laughing behind facemasks while we got ready to our bride/groom pictures alone outside the wedding reception venue being able to see our breath because it was so cold! It was perfect, and Randy was able to handle it beautifully all in stride! We would not hire him again in a heartbeat!
Lauren F
5.0
7/26/2021
Randy was our photographer for our engagement photos and our wedding day. He showed us around the gorgeous areas of Chicago and captured some amazing photos of us in the city. He is very friendly, responsive and organized. Before the wedding day, Randy called to set the schedule for the day. The itinerary he created was so organized and helpful the day of. This helped us feel very prepared for wedding day. On wedding day, Randy listened to our photo ideas and made sure to capture any pictures we were hoping to get. Our sneak peek came back quickly and our photos shortly after. They are all absolutely amazing. We highly recommend Crane's Photography!
Cale T
5.0
10/28/2020
Randy was an absolute joy to have as our photographer throughout our entire wedding planning process. Throughout postponements and venue changes he stuck with us, adapting to the changes to our vision from a large, grand wedding to a small, intimate experience. His eye for the small moments and ability to catch those candid shots were amazing; we had the pleasure of seeing those illuminated in our photos he sent back to us this week. He truly believes your wedding day is sacrosanct, and that he has the task of documenting the day for you. It is more than a job with him; it is an honor.
Lisa V
5.0
8/21/2020
Randy is an amazing photographer! He made Joe and I feel comfortable from the start. His work as a photographer is journalistic and creative. He is super compassionate about his work! Our wedding photos turned out great!! Everyone LOVED them! He was there with us every step of the way, especially during COVID times when we had to change our plans a million times. Don't hesitate to use him as your photographer! You will not be disappointed!!
Gina O
5.0
3/23/2020
You captured such amazing memories and we can’t thank you enough. They came out perfect and I’m so in love with them.
Lorin V
5.0
2/06/2020
Randy is an amazing photographer. He works with you every step of the way to ensure that the memories you want captured on your wedding day will be captured. He truly takes the time to understand what you want. We are so glad we booked with Randy. Our wedding photos are absolutely priceless! You are not going to want to miss the chance to work with this amazing photographer!
Amanda C
5.0
2/01/2020
We used Randy for engagement photos and our wedding and are so happy we did. He did a wonderful job! We are so pleased with how they turned out and the quantity - every minute was documented. He is also relaxed but professional and provided the tips we needed on positioning and how to photograph well. Throughout the process leading up to the wedding he was very responsive and took the time to sit down with us and plan out the details of the day. We also booked Randy's photo booth - this is a must! Our guests had so much fun taking photos in it and we love the souvenir book.
We are so happy to have these images to look back on for years to come. Thank you Randy!
Jessica S
5.0
1/20/2020
Randy is an amazing photographer! He took such beautiful photos to capture our special wedding day. I couldn't have asked for a better person to take these important pictures. We took photos at Botanical Gardens before our ceremony and they were so beautiful! All of our photos from the day, start to finish turned out perfect and looked beautiful! The album that Randy designed for us is incredible! So high quality and such vibrant photos! They were just what I pictured and more! We are so lucky that we found you! Thank you again for everything! I HIGHLY recommend Randy and Crane’s Photography! He is the best! Thank you so much for capturing all the special moments of our wedding day!
Blake V
5.0
1/14/2020
Hands down the best photographer we have ever worked with! Randy and his assistant were amazing. He truly cares about the people he is taking pictures for and wants to make sure they are perfect. My wife and I are very critical of our photos, and for some reason have a hard time just relaxing and being us in front of the camera. Randy was would have my wife whisper things into my ear to make us laugh. He is funny (everyone got along great with him), super nice, talented, professional, and carries around two suitcases full of equipment to get the lighting and angles just right. He quick at setting up and snapping shots so you can get plenty of them on your wedding day. He was with us the whole day, which was awesome. He has many techniques that make amazing photos like puts some sort of lighting flash behind us to light up the top of the gazebo we were in in order to make it look like the gazebo was glowing around us, so cool. He did some action shots that made it look like my wife was almost floating. I could go on and on about how good of an experience this was for us.
Annemarie S
5.0
11/19/2019
Working with Randy was absolutely wonderful from start to finish! Not only are we so incredibly happy with how our engagement and wedding photos came out, he was helpful and professional throughout the whole process.
He worked with us to reschedule our engagement photos (due to terrible weather the first time we tried to do them!). His eye for good photo opportunities is amazing; he came up with so many great ideas for photos for us! He also took our wishes into account both for the wedding day and engagement photos, and everything turned out beautifully in the end. We highly recommend him for any wedding/engagment photo needs you may have!
Gaby A
5.0
11/04/2019
We had such a wonderful experience with Crane's Photography! Randy was available and thoughtful throughout the whole planning process and during our wedding day. He was involved in the planning of our timeline and offered recommendations to make sure we could get all of the shots we wanted. He also made our guests feel comfortable as he captured special moments throughout our ceremony and reception! We received our edited pictures in a timely manner and loved being able to relive our wedding day through Randy's pictures. Thank you, Randy!
Cami C
5.0
11/04/2019
We absolutely loved working with Randy! We previously hired a different photographer for an event previously in the year and regret not having gone with someone of Randy's caliber from the beginning. He captured our wedding just as we had hoped, the emotion, minimal staged shots, artistic perspectives and scenes. In addition, we had Randy do an engagement shoot for us in Chicago - and again, he was great. We had multiple changes of clothes and several locations we wanted to use and he accommodated us for all it without any complaint. To top it all off, he sent us a hand-written note along with our photos (a great personalized touch)! Randy truly loves what he does - and he's a great artist, we are very happy we were able to work with him! We can't recommend him enough!
Jessie P
5.0
10/31/2019
Engagement Photos - Beautiful!
Easy to work with - Super fun and relaxed!
Experienced and Knowledgeable - Yes!
Fabulous team - Yes!
Help planning the big day - Yes! With great enthusiasm!
Wedding Photos - Breathtaking! Randy's eye for "in the moment" photos is incredible!!
Quality of Album - Unbelievable!
Our photos are authentic and personal and candid and unique and really captured the happiness and joy of our day. From the moment we first met with Randy--it was clear that not only was he a true professional with a lot of experience but that he was able to make personal connections with ease. His work is supreme and we continue to receive the best compliments on our wedding photos.
Maria H
5.0
10/30/2019
I can't say enough about Randy and Crane’s Photography. You can easily tell he puts his heart into all of his work. He is just a truly amazing photographer with a very talented eye. When my husband and I began looking for a photographer we were looking for someone with not only skills to capture our perfect day, but someone who can make us feel at ease, someone who is friendly, enthusiastic, personable and trustworthy and so felt so fortunate we have found him. He set up a perfect photography itinerary, was a great communicator throughout the process, and aimed for the effortless, in-the-moment photos that we love day-of. We are so obsessed with the photos!
Anna M
5.0
10/22/2019
So glad that we went with Randy for engagement photos. He is organized, responsive, kind, and talented. He made my fiance and I feel comfortable and at ease during our engagement shoot, and we were both surprised at how much fun we had. The photos came back even faster than promised, and were truly beautiful. I'm so happy with the whole experience and recommend Randy to anyone looking for a wedding and/or engagement photographer.
Taylor P
5.0
9/23/2019
One of the best choices I made when planning my wedding! Randy is one of the most gifted photographers I have ever had the opportunity to work with. He has an artistic and unique eye, captured the most amazing lighting, and made my fiancé and I comfortable (even in 20 degree winter weather). He was willing to travel to meet our needs and researched the locations. Even more than being a great photographer he was invaluable with the advice and timelines he gave leading up to our big day. He was prompt with answering questions and so fast getting our engagement, wedding, and photo booth pictures back to us. You will not regret this choice for your big day!
DAVID Y
5.0
9/20/2019
My wife and I hired Randy for our wedding last Spring after consulting with a handful of photographers. He seemed professional and the large samples of his work that he displayed seemed flawless.
Come wedding day, his composure and guidance helped allay many of the concerns associated with what could've been a nerve-racking day.
Subsequently, the results of his work on our wedding day have been impeccable.
We would highly recommend Randy for any special occasion.
Samantha P
5.0
8/20/2019
Randy and his partner were absolutely amazing to work with it. During our first meeting it was clear just how passionate he is about photography and what he does. This was even more evident when it came time to shoot our engagement photos and on the day of our wedding. He was so thorough, gave great direction, but above all he made everything so upbeat and fun for everyone. What we also loved about Randy was how reasonable he was with pricing and how he made himself available to us for the ENTIRE wedding day. Normally photographers will have a set time limit of eight hours or so but Randy and his partner stayed until the very end of our reception to capture every last detail. I cannot thank him and his partner enough for helping us relive the beginning of our engagement to the wedding of our dreams in the most beautiful way.
Shelby C
5.0
7/31/2019
We absolutely loved working with Randy on our engagement pictures! My fiancé and I both feel like we are not great at having our pictures taken and we were really dreading the experience, but Randy made it painless and fun. We wanted to capture downtown Chicago and he took us to multiple locations. We were truly blown away by our final results, we had SO many amazing options to choose from. We couldn't be happier, and couldn't more highly recommend working with Randy!
Jay L
5.0
4/24/2019
Randy has an artistic vision that gets translated into wedding photos that recall the feelings of your special moments each time you flip through them. He is professional, responsive, and caring. We recommend him to anyone looking to capture their special memories.
Kerry M
5.0
3/25/2019
Photographs of our wedding day was one of the most important things to my husband and I because they are our memories, and boy do you need them because that day flies by! Working with Randy was amazing. He captured amazing moments that day, as well as beautiful shots I can't stop staring at! He has a true passion for what he does, and it shows in the quality of his work. He is amazing to work with, so accommodating, yet also great at directing us awkward picture takers! Our families were very impressed by him, not only his work, but at how kind he was in dealing with everyone and letting other people get shots they wanted on their cameras as well! I would hire Randy a million times over!
Jillian V
5.0
1/21/2019
I am so grateful that I found Randy on The Knot when searching for wedding photographers. I originally chose him by chance from just looking at the beauty of his photos, and how he captured the “real” moments beyond the posed photos that we love, but frankly aren’t always as beautiful as those unplanned. We were fortunate to have him photograph both our engagement photos and our wedding. During our engagement session, we had two full hours to take photos, and, lucky for us, I learned first-hand that Randy has such a great eye for finding beauty wherever you are. All of our pictures were so stunning that we had a VERY difficult time picking out our favorite ones for the save the dates (which is a great problem to have). Prior to the wedding, he met with us in our own neighborhood and went through every detail with us thoroughly. He was so available and adaptable to any last-minute wishes or changes. On the day of, he and his partner were prompt and helpful in guiding us along, ensuring to capture things I did not even think of. Basically, he was our unofficial coordinator. He also was patient in letting me have the time to celebrate with my loved ones while also guaranteeing that not one photo was missed, which I think shows his experience in allowing that balance throughout the day. When we received our wedding photos, they were all above and beyond what we could have hoped for. I continue to have a hard time picking which ones I want to showcase in albums and around the house—there are too many amazing photos to choose from! He also captured all of our guests throughout the day, and going through the pictures was like reliving the day all over again from so many different perspectives. If I did it all over again, I would hire Randy in a heartbeat! I recommend him 1000%, and am so grateful for all the work he did for us throughout this chapter of our life!
Melissa B
5.0
12/10/2018
Randy was an incredible photographer! He had all our wedding pictures within 4 weeks of our day and they are gorgeous! He wrote a beautiful blog post about the day and also did our save the date photos. He doesn’t nit pick an hourly charge and instead wants to capture all the most important moments of the day. We recently got our album (delayed due to us taking forever to select photos) and we are in love! Thanks so much for making our day so special Randy!!
Natasha P
5.0
10/23/2018
RANDY WAS FREAKING PERFECT!!!!!! From the engagement photos to the final moments of our wedding, everything was FLAWLESS! Besides the obvious fact that the pictures are simply stunning, Randy is punctual, professional, creative, quick, and simply a breath of fresh air to work with. I HIGHLY recommend Crane's Photography! I wish that he would photograph more than weddings. But I totally understand his niche; you must zero in and focus on one genre to obtain perfection. (And he has nailed it!)
Nicole V
5.0
9/15/2018
Randy did our engagement shoot and wedding and went above and beyond for us! He was fantastic to work with and you can really tell he loves what he does. He was so easy and great to work with! Every photo was amazing and he really knows how to get the best shot! We chose to do the photo booth and our guests loved it! Highly recommend Randy!
Kristine M
5.0
8/22/2018
Randy was amazing to work with! From our first meeting, he was so friendly and organized on top of being a fantastic photographer. He went above and beyond during our engagement session. Randy was key in helping to plan our wedding day timeline. He captured our wedding day beautifully and demonstrated his expertise and professionality every minute. We are so glad we chose Randy (Crane's Photography).
Carrie P
5.0
8/15/2018
Randy is such a pleasure to work with and is so skilled! For our first meeting, Randy drove quite a ways to meet in person and then really listened to me describe my style (i.e. camera shy, don't love posed pictures). He was so easy to work with during the process and such a pleasure to be around. Within days of our wedding, he already had a few photos for us (so quick!) and then in less than a month, he had all the photos ready - it's really amazing how diligent he is! And then the quality of the photos -- we loved all the pictures! They are gorgeous! As someone who is very critical about how I look in photos, I thought they were all beautiful (and my husband looks great too!). He knows just how to capture the moments!!! We will relieve our memorable night for years to come through Randy's amazing work!! Thank you Randy!
Amanda T
5.0
8/12/2018
I never really understood the phrase "A picture is worth a thousand words" .... until I saw our photos from Randy. Every single image tells a story, is full of emotion, and brings us back to the happiest day of our lives. We booked Randy 2 years in advance, (before I even shopped for my wedding dress) because he so talented! I am so thankful we worked with Randy and his team, we have an abundance of authentic and genuine wedding (and engagement) photos we will cherish forever! *Side note, we are not photogenic people at ALL, and don't usually like pictures we take. I have no idea what he does behind that lens ,but Randy made us look and feel amazing! On top of all of this, he (and his lovely assistant Gigi) were fun to be around on the wedding day!
Thank you Randy, we are so grateful for you and your talents!
Lisa D
5.0
8/09/2018
Randy was perfect for our wedding day. He adjusts to your style. Both my husband and I are a little camera shy and he really 1. Got us to loosen up 2. Created photos that were very our style. He definitely listens. His turn around for photos is quick in comparison to others and the photos are beautiful. We REALLY appreciated that he sent us a “sneak peek” of our pictures that we were able to show family in Europe that couldn’t make it. It meant the world to the grandparents to see the pictures a week later and feel they were there (instead of waiting months to see them). The prices are VERY reasonable for the quality work you get. The pictures are amazing.
Katie L
5.0
7/16/2018
Randy did an excellent job capturing every moment of our wedding day! We had the best pictures to prove it! We are so glad we went with Randy! From the engagement photos to our actual wedding day turned out amazing! He was very professional and went above and beyond everything we expected! Thank you again!
Marissa B
5.0
7/02/2018
Randy with Crane's is fabulous! We chose Randy based on his work from our friends' wedding, and we could not have been more pleased. He was so easy to work with during the planning process, and he was very thorough with instructions for our schedule the day of our wedding. Randy has such a great personality, and he made us both very comfortable on our wedding day. He was able to capture intimate moments without making us aware that he was there taking pictures. The process of taking our photos was fun, and everything just seemed to flow easily. We LOVE the results and our photos! I would absolutely recommend Randy with Crane's!
Savannah B
5.0
7/01/2018
Randy was amazing! His pictures were stunning and he was a true pleasure to work with. We got our images back right on schedule and each one was more beautiful than the last. I cannot say enough great things about him and would recommend him to everyone.
Emily M
5.0
6/28/2018
Randy over exceeded our expectations for our wedding photos. We met for about an hour a couple of months before our wedding and he saw our vision. Not only did the pictures turn out beautiful but our entire bridal party had a blast as we strolled through Chicago for our photo shoot. Additionally, we stayed perfectly on schedule and arrived at our reception exactly as planned! I cannot recommend Crane's enough, the photo booth was also one of the highlights of the wedding for our guests.
Lana S
5.0
5/31/2018
Randy is an extraordinary wedding photographer. He is professional and spontaneously creative. He has the innate ability to capture your most special moments, your soulful intimacy, and he truly cherishes the love you share as a couple. Randy can blend into any and every moment and capture your tenderness or your silliness. His work is simply incredible. Your special day is his special day. We were so very lucky to have had Crane's Photography at our wedding.
Lauren K
5.0
5/16/2018
Randy was hands down the best wedding photographer! From the beginning, working with Randy was easy - he was responsive, was excited and funny, had lots of creative ideas for our day, and understood what we wanted for photos (both candid and posed shots). His pricing was transparent, which was refreshing compared to other photographers we met with. At our first meeting, my fiancee was set at ease (and he had not been at any other wedding vendor meetings). That alone made the decision to work with Randy obvious. Our engagement photos looked beautiful, and our wedding day photos are amazing! Randy made all of our guests laugh with his easy sense of humor, and put me at ease as I got ready - it was like he was a member of the bridal party, even helping pin on my dad's boutonniere! He got great action shots of my husband and I dancing and some intimate moments during the first look where we didn't even realize Randy was there. After the wedding, Randy was very quick to return the wedding photos - within the promised 6 weeks. Our wedding album came in the stated time frame also, as did our photo video montage - both turned out exactly as we hoped they would. It was reassuring knowing as the bride, I didn't have to worry about my photographer. I'd recommend Randy and his team for all brides!
Corine S
5.0
5/10/2018
It was so hard to choose a photographer. When I met Randy I knew he was the one that I wanted for my big day. He took the time to meet with me in person to go over all my questions that I had. He was so knowledgeable and he is dedicated to making your pictures look absolutely amazing! He even does a timeline for your big day, so everything can run smoothly without having any stress! My pictures turned out amazing! I would highly recommend Crane's Photography for your wedding day. You will regret it if you don't go with them!
Janet C
5.0
4/25/2018
Randy blew our expectations out of the water. Crane's Photography was a perfect choice for our big day! When we got our photos back, it was like reliving the most special parts of our day. We are so happy with our experience and the memories we will have forever.
Jacee M
5.0
4/12/2018
It was the best decision we made to go with CRANE'S PHOTOGRAPHY for our wedding & engagement photos! Randy was able to capture great moments without being intrusive - everyone who has seen the pics has commented on how good of a job he did. Since these serve as our memories, we are VERY happy that we went with such a professional company to forever immortalize our special day!!
Becca S
5.0
3/23/2018
If Randy is not available for your wedding day, change your date!! He is the best in the business - seriously, look no further!
Samantha B
5.0
2/27/2018
RANDY IS WONDERFUL! He is incredibly talented and I would highly recommend him to any engaged couple looking for a photographer. Not only he is personable and so helpful in planning the day, his pictures are breathtaking and better than I could have imagined myself. He was so patient and kind with us throughout the day and did such an amazing job capturing all the important moments! I highly recommend Randy and his team for any of your photography needs!
Leslie F
5.0
2/20/2018
Simply amazing Photographer. A year and a half ago we were searching for the best photographer for our October wedding as we knew this would be one of the most important parts of our wedding. We searched for weeks until we finally came across Randy and Crane's Photography and the minute we reviewed his portfolio I knew he had to be our photographer!
We had the pleasure to have both Randy & Gigi shoot our wedding, which was the most beautiful day of our lives. The gorgeous images that they capture tell the story of a wedding day with all of the emotion and beauty involved. Randy has an eye for composition and detail that is absolutely inspiring. If you're looking for the best photographers out there, choose Crane's Photography!
Brittany P
5.0
12/14/2017
Randy was outstanding! He made my husband and I feel so comfortable during our engagement photos and wedding day photos. Our pictures turned out beautiful! Randy was very professional. He has great ideas for different shots and is very passionate about the product he produces. The photo booth was so much fun to have at the reception for our guests too! They loved getting dressed up and having the pictures printed, sent to them on Facebook, e-mail or phone.
Leanne P
5.0
12/09/2017
We cannot begin to thank Randy and his staff enough for being a part of our special day and for helping to capture each memory from it. They were incredibly helpful during the planning process. They had all the details down and gave us confidence that we were working with the right photographer for our big day.
We also want to thank them for helping both John and I to break out of our comfort zones. As we know, it is sometimes hard to be yourself when you are excited to get married and when you are taking pictures in front of others. They really pushed us to show our love for each other and excitement for getting married. This showed when we received our wedding album. Randy and his staff captured the happiness and love of the day perfectly. The pictures truly showed who we were as individuals and as a couple.
We are excited to have the memories to share with others for years to come!
Maureen R
5.0
11/12/2017
Randy is the best! My husband and I knew from the moment we met him (13 months before our wedding) that we'd be comfortable working with him, and we were excited by his vision for our wedding day. He knew exactly when everyone should be ready, when we should move from point A to point B, etc. We really depended on him when creating our timeline, and he was totally on top of it, including being available for phone calls and meetings with us. And then to top it off - the pictures turned out GORGEOUS. We couldn't be happier with how they look. Randy is the ultimate professional, and he was even willing to venture out in the rain with us to get the pictures we wanted. We're so, so happy to have had Randy with us on our big day!
Laura P
5.0
10/27/2017
Working with Randy was one of the best decisions I ever made during the wedding planning process. His skills, passion, and enthusiastic personality truly shine in every photograph that he shoots. My husband and I knew he would be the perfect photographer for our wedding the moment we met him. He ensured we felt comfortable in front of the camera and enjoyed the process of taking each photograph. There are so many beautiful pictures, and he really captured the love and energy of our wedding. I am so thankful for his work passionate work ethic and welcoming take on taking photographs. Randy is by far the most talented photographer I’ve ever witnessed and would most definitely recommend him to photograph your wedding! Can’t wait to work with him again next year at my sisters wedding!!
Melissa B
5.0
10/03/2017
Randy was amazing.We were a bit pressed for time but he made sure that we got every single one of our must have shots plus some more. He truly listened to what we wanted and did everything in his power to make sure our special day was captured in the way we had envisioned. He was so easy to work with and our photos turned out better than I could have ever hoped for. Thank you Randy for capturing our special day!
Nancy F
5.0
9/26/2017
Randy is fantastic, highly skilled photographer. He is professional, extremely friendly, and easy to work with. He has lots of great ideas for where to do shoots , so even if you don't know the area very well, Randy can help out big time.
We are absolutely thrilled that we chose to go with Crane's Photography. We couldn't imagine having had a better experience.
Ashley C
5.0
9/22/2017
Randy photographed my wedding last year and he will be photographing my sister's wedding this fall. His work is extremely professional and creative.
When I booked my wedding date , we also received an engagement session which was a ton of fun and this was our chance to get to know Randy, and for him to get to know us as a couple, which helped us feel relaxed on the wedding day knowing that our photos will be beautiful.
Our wedding day was reserved for only us - so we had him from early in the morning through the last bit of dancing at the reception. Randy doesn't do more then one wedding a day.
If I could give him more than a five star rating, I would!!!!
Colleen W
5.0
9/11/2017
Randy and his second shooter Gigi were absolutely amazing! Randy impressed my dad and I as soon as we met with him because of his passion for what he does. He takes so much pride in his work. We received a beautiful video of highlight pictures made to the music of our first dance song that made all my loved ones tear up watching because he captures true emotion. We also received all of our edited pictures in less than a month of the wedding! My friends and family have said each one of his photos were better than the one before, too hard to chose just one. Cannot recommend him enough!
Natalie B
5.0
9/11/2017
Randy is FANTASTIC!! I Highly recommend him for any occasion! He did my engagement and wedding pictures and we were blown away! He has an impeccable attention to detail that is shown through each picture taken. He is easy to work with and truly desires to capture everything in a unique and personal way. Strongly recommend him without hesitation!!!
Molly F
5.0
9/05/2017
Using Crane's Photography was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Randy was very professional when I first got in touch with him. He provided all the information regarding the type of packages that were available and also gave us ideas on what to expect and how to plan our wedding photography. Our engagement and wedding photos came out absolutely beautiful. Randy took many memorable photos that will be treasured for years to come.