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Esenam Photography approaches weddings with an artistic flair and eye for capturing raw emotions and candid moments in a way that is natural and authentic.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
Reviews
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5
out of 5.018 reviews
For a wedding photographer in Chicago, we can't recommend Esenam Photography any more highly. He was extremely flexible working with us as our plans changed, he was extremely well-...
prepared and the photos turned out great. When we asked about getting a canvas for people to sign he took care of it for us and saved us the work of trying to find a vendor that would make what we were looking for. For what you pay, I don't think you could find anyone better.
I don’t know what was better: our wedding day or Esenam Photography! Not only was he a blast to work with, but our photographs were breathtaking! 10 out of 10 would recommend! We c...
ontinue to scroll through the photos and fall inlove with them all over again
Aside from marrying my best friend, Esenam was the best decision I've ever made.
As a creative person, photography was the most important element of our day for me. I spent count...
less hours researching photographers to find the perfect fit. I actually found Esenam through an Instagram hashtag rabbit hole (I was determined to find the perfect photographer) and fell in love with his work. I connected with him and shared my vision and he absolutely delivered on it (frankly, better than I could have imagined).
Our wedding was not a simple one. We had pictures in the city, a fusion wedding with two ceremonies in the suburbs - it was a long day. Even with knowing how long the day would be, Esenam and Lindsay made it a point to come early and stay late to ensure we got the best shots.
Truthfully, almost everything that could have gone wrong on our day did. Despite this, Esenam stayed by our side making everyone feel comfortable and happy. His presence alone is worth the investment.
When we got our pictures back, we were able to see our wedding as the joyous occasion it was rather than the series of mishaps we experienced. Esenam's ability to capture emotion is unparalleled. He is able to organically shoot incredible images that elicit emotions and make the ordinary extraordinary. His natural editing style makes images beautifully enhanced without feeling over-edited. Simply put, he is one of a kind.
Esenam is without a doubt the best wedding photographer out there (trust me, the amount of research I did is embarrassing). But you don't have to take it from me, because everyone who saw our pictures went out of their way to tell us they were the most beautiful pictures they had ever seen. Not only has Esenam earned his spot as our photographer for life, but he has become a lifelong friend. Trust me, you'll want Esenam by your side on the most important day of your life. He is the best decision you'll ever make, aside from marrying your best friend.
We hired Esenam for our November 2016 wedding and he was amazing to work with. He was extremely professional, even showed up early, listened to our requests and he even helped sew ...
my dress straps when they broke! Also, we received all of our photos back in just one month and they are beautiful! I would definitely recommend him and use his services again in a heartbeat!
In many of life's important decisions, the right decision often speaks to your heart. From the moment I came across 'Esenam Photography', the beautiful memories he preserved for o...
thers captured my heart. From our very first meeting (All Chocolate Kitchen + gelato to seal the deal), I knew that Esenam would be the perfect fit for our wedding needs. A consummate professional, Esenam was friendly, warm, passionate, timely and thoughtful every step of the way. The immense amount of preparation he put into our wedding photography was evident and we had zero concerns about missing "the perfect shot." As a military family who lives out of state, Esenam was flexible in communicating by email and phone to ensure I felt prepared for the big day. Our first look photos reached near and far to our family and friends who loved them as much as my husband and I. Irregardless of the miles that separate us, Esenam's photographs hold our hearts together in the same place and for that we are forever grateful.
Stop looking for a photographer NOW. Esenam's 'documentary' style of photography is what drew my husband and I to his work, and we *could not be more thrilled* with the finished pr...
oduct! He captured every laugh and tear, every beautiful candid and intimate moment of our wedding day so perfectly that our friends and family are STILL talking about our photos!!
Not only is he clearly passionate about his work, but he is super friendly, patient, and always professional. We had a small wedding and he fit right in with our closest family and friends, but he always put my groom and I FIRST. He even managed to calm everyone's nerves when our officiant was running 45 minutes late!
Working with Esenam is one of the best decisions we made. We'll cherish our amazing photos FOREVER! Thank you Esenam!!
Esenam is legendary! My husband and I both enjoyed working with him during our engagement shoot. He was pleasant, passionate, friendly, professional and very easy to work with. Jon...
athan & I were planning our wedding from out of state, and Esenam was very timely and worked with our BUSY schedule (we're both residents). My husband and I met with Esenam and his family for lunch to talk about the wedding/contract.
Everyone loved our engagement pictures and we can't wait to see the finished wedding pictures. Esenam has an artistic eye and beautifully captures each moment. Picking Esenam to capture the memories of our wedding day is probably one of the best decisions we made.
I would highly recommend Esenam to anyone who wants BEAUTIFUL wedding pictures. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Esenam!
If you're looking for a photographer, you could not look for anyone better! Esenam's photo's first caught our eye after our friend booked him for a wedding - we were able to see h...
im in action and booked him! Coming from out of town we'd only met him once before, but both Esenam and Lindsay made us feel comfortable and gave us the best direction. We are so happy with the memories they captured for us!
If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding, you can stop looking. We booked Esenam for our June wedding after a recommendation from another bride. After looking through...
his website and gawking at his beautiful photos that captured the moment not just the people in it - I knew he was who I wanted to capture our wedding day. Thankfully he was available! We had so much fun the day of the wedding. I never felt awkward - he was never intrusive. He even came early to introduce himself and get a few extra shots of the getting ready process. It was an absolute dream working with him and I almost wish I could do it all again just for the experience! Esenam was extremely professional and organized throughout the whole process - booking to after the wedding - just going above and beyond. The best part was seeing our preview - the moments he captured took my breath away. Everyone complimented us on how beautiful the photos were. I am so grateful we found Esenam - seriously if you are looking for a wedding photographer or any special events photographer - you can stop looking!
We could not have asked for a better photographer for both our engagement photos and our wedding photos! We were really looking for someone that would accommodate our needs, but al...
so provide us those special moments that can't be captured with posed photos. Esenam was wonderful! He worked so well with our wedding party and guests, as well as make the day feel so natural and fun! He also took the time to get to know us to make sure that he was able to capture the moments that were important to us. Our wedding day was perfect and now we have beautiful photos to relive the day!
I am so excited about all of the incredibly beautiful photos that Esenam delivered from my wedding day! I was counting on reviews online as I was coming in from Los Angeles for my ...
wedding in the Chicago suburbs and they did not disappoint at all! Esenam captured exactly everything that I had hoped to get! With enthusiasm, professionalism, and an artistic eye he was able to deliver so many beautiful images one after another! As a professional photographer myself, I am more than thrilled with my choice of wedding photographers and would highly recommend Esenam over and over again! Thank you Esenam! I will cherish these photos always!!!!
I recently got married in July. I used a different photography company. The pictures were nice, but I was disappointed with our photographer. I was very stressed during our picture...
s because she wasn't giving us any direction. I don't think she smiled once. Enough of that!! I recently stood up in my friends wedding. Before the night even ended,I told my friend how wonderful the photographer was! I told her I wish I had heard about Esenam photography to use at my wedding! I highly recommend him!! He was very professional, and had a great personality! Weddings can be stressful of course, but he made the photo sessions so much fun! I saw some pictures already that were posted, just beautiful!! If I have any advice, don't waste your time looking for a photographer, Esenam Photography will be the best choice you will ever make!
When my future daughter-in-law asked for help in finding a photographer for her wedding, she gave me a list of 4 from the city of Chicago. I looked at all the reviews, their packa...
ges, and decided that none of them was as good as the photographer who had done my daughter's wedding two years earlier. So I shared all the research I had done with her and told her I was adding Esenam onto her list to consider. She made a very wise choice in going with Esenam. His attention to detail, his fabulous candid pictures, his reasonable price for services delivered, his living up to and beyond commitments in the contract..... Consider that we used him for the two major events (daughter's and son's wedding). I rarely do on line reviews, but this guy is so great that I felt I needed to share with those of you considering hiring him. Do It!
Breathtaking. Stunning. Flawless. Like a postcard. Just a few of the compliments we've received on our wedding and engagement photos.
Hiring Esenam was the best decision we mad...
e in the wedding planning process. Hiring our videographer (Eli at Wedding Masterpiece Films) was a pretty close second, but Esenam referred us to Eli, so that gives Esenam the edge :)
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Esenam. I spent months - MONTHS - looking for a wedding photographer. I cringe when I think about how many photos of strangers on their wedding days I looked at during my search. I tried to limit my search to photographers within the amount we'd budgeted for, but I ended up expanding it, which is when I stumbled across Esenam. I'm so grateful I did.
Not only is Esenam's work product phenomenal, but he is delightful to work with and to be around. I remember reading a review where one bride said that her guests complimented her on how fabulous Esenam was, and I thought, "Yeah, right. What guest comments on the photographer?" Man, was I wrong! We've received so, so, soooo many compliments from our guests on Esenam and his lovely wife, Lindsey. And they're all truly deserved.
I understand that Esenam is a bit more expensive than, say, George Street Photography, but you absolutely get what you pay for. Your wedding images, photos and videos alike, are truly an investment, and when it's all said and done, they and your memories are all that you have left of the day that you spent so much time and effort planning. And memories fade. It's worth reworking your budget to hire a top-notch photographer - the investment will pay off.
I'd hire Esenam again in a heartbeat. At this point, he feels like family. Sounds corny, but it's so true. We just loved him. And we love our engagement and wedding photographs more than we ever thought possible.
Big kudos and huge thanks to Esenam and Lindsey for capturing all of the love, happiness, and magic of our wedding day.
I chose Esenam based on a recommendation from a friend (and fellow photographer) for his editorial shooting style and overall professionalism.
When we met to "interview" him he ...
shared many beautiful weddings as well as engagements that really had an edge up on the others we had met with.
During our engagement shoot he was patient with us getting used to the camera and before long we were just walking and acting naturally, unaware of the outstanding pictures he was getting. When we reviewed the photos later we saw many very candid moments we didn't even realize he was capturing.
The same is true about our wedding day. He and his partner Lindsey arrived early to shoot us getting ready and I hardly noticed him moving about our hotel suite and coordinating everything. During the ceremony they got shots from the balcony as well as from the front and never interfered with the "action" of the ceremony or got in any shots with our videographer.
Esenam and Lindsey were with us all day and evening and endured some chilly outdoor Chicago weather to get some wonderful, and unique, shots of us around the city.
They were an absolute pleasure to work with and really captured the joy and excitement throughout the day.
The focus of our photos were more candid and natural shots, now that is not to say he did not coordinate some group shots of the family as well as bridal party, but the majority were very naturally occurring and wonderful pictures.
I would recommend them to anyone and would absolutely use them again in a heart beat!
Esenam photographed my second wedding. I'd had a civil ceremony in Antigua with a great photographer. I was convinced that nothing could compare with I saw from Ann Granger...unt...
il I saw my pictures from Esenam. He has a completely different style, more journalistic. The pictures tell the story of the wedding. I have never seen anything like it! He interveiwed us, got to know us, understand us, and it showed in the pictures. I absolutely love the pictures. He has the unique ability to capture the moment. When I saw the pictures, it was like being sucked right into the moment they were taken. He was very kind, personable, professional, fun, funny and a joy to deal with. He had me dying laughing as he showed me how I should pose with my bouquet! He was as much a part of the wedding as any of my guests. His technical ability is unmatched. It rained the whole day of the wedding, but somehow he was able to capture pictures that made the day look absolutely perfect, and others the captured the beauty of the rain. He captured our personalities perfectly...my bubbly flirtatiousness with my husband's more reserved Europeaness! He was able to take perfect pictures of me and husband, which is difficult because I am a dark skinned black woman, and he is European. He is simply amazing! It was like having a friend of the family take the pictures. He even helped me find the bustle loop in my dress, which was buried behind three layers of lace. I give him my highest recommendation!
Esenam was great! I love my pictures, he documented the entire day and really captured the feel of the day. I got the pictures all on DVD which is really nice. I highly recommen...
d using Esenam, I am so happy with my photos.
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Esenam is nothing short of fantastic! He was so professional and took a million pictures! He is also really fast at editing and great about getting the pictures to you quickly. We ...
absolutely adore him (and of course the pictures) and would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone!
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