Esther Bloom Photography

I can't begin to explain the love and appreciation my family and I have for Laura and her team. She was called my "non-negotiable" from day one, and my husband will be the first to tell you that she was the most professional and easiest person to work with throughout our entire wedding process. We changed our wedding plans so many times, and Laura was always on board. When we finally decided to pack our bags and travel across the country for a desert elopement, Laura couldn't wait to be by our side! To Laura, from the bottom of our hearts we thank you. You were so much more than our wedding photographer. Thank you for climbing mountains (literally) at sunrise, zipping my dress before our first look, and becoming part of our family. We love you!

We loved working with Laura! Our pictures turned out better than we could have ever expected. She is always ready for an adventure and takes wedding photography to the next level.

Laura is as professional as they come. Her work is absolutely fabulous. She is also one of the kindest humans you will ever meet.

Esther Bloom photography is second to none. Her ability to capture the imagination of what her client wants combined with her artistic twist and professionalism makes her an absolute powerhouse. I feel so blessed to have had her capture one of the most important days of my life. I would highly recommend her to anyone who values the in between shared moments that show your individual personality.

Laura is the real deal. Not only is she creative, but she’s driven, passionate, down-to-earth, and insanely talented at her craft. She not only captured the beauty of the day, but the love and emotion of it. I didn’t know that was possible, but then again, I hadn’t met Laura. She set a new standard for what a photographer should bring to the table. She brought new ideas, vision and creativity. She is calm, cool and composed in “crunch time” moments. As a photographer and a person, she’s second to none. I was so blessed to have found her, definitely book Esther Bloom Photography if you can.

Esther Bloom is the BEST! Laura made us feel so comfortable during our engagement photo session. We love the pictures so much. She is so talented and made the whole photo shoot feel natural. We can’t wait to have her shoot our wedding!

Laura was my daughter’s photographer for her wedding and engagement photos. My daughter decided to get married in Zion National Park in Utah. Laura and her husband made the trip out west with us. There was no compromising with my daughter on her photographer (she is an artist). Laura was the most professional and considerate person. She climbed mountains at sunrise to get the perfect pictures for the first look. But more than anything, she captured the sincere love I see on a daily basis with them. If I could rate her 1-10, I would give her a 20! We will forever have the most beautiful and uniquely photos of their beautiful wedding and engagement. She not only did her job as the photographer, but she went above the standard to give my daughter and her husband the most unique wedding photos. Ladies, don’t just settle for the cheapest photographer out there. This is the most important day of your life and you want each photo to capture that love. She is unbelievably talented!!!! Laura, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You will forever have a special place in our hearts!!!!

Esther Bloom Photography did an amazing job on shooting our wedding. I couldn’t have asked for better pictures.

There are absolutely no words to describe the talent Laura and her team have. Before I was even engaged, I knew I wanted Esther Bloom Photography to capture my wedding. As a fellow wedding vendor, I know that one of the things you should never sacrifice is having your dream photographer. I am so glad I stuck with that mindset when I got engaged. My photos are completely timeless while still creative and unique to my husband and I. They are absolutely breathtaking and everyone still raves about them to this day. I will forever cherish the details that she so beautifully captured!

Laura and Tabitha were the PERFECT fit. Our team had the opportunity to work with them for a wedding. They listened to us, they chimed in during the planning process when we (or the couple) asked for advice, and they constantly went far beyond what we expected a “typical” photography team to do. They were so pleasant to work with! We LOVED the Bloom Booth, and so did our guests. During the wedding and all related events, you hardly noticed they were there. I still don’t know how they captured all of the important moments so well. They helped take the stress out, helped us enjoy the moments. THANK YOU for being so wonderful. We couldn’t recommend Esther Bloom any more!

Laura’s photos are stunning, and she makes everyone feel so comfortable!

Laura and Tabitha were AMAZING. That sounds so cheesy and generic but I mean it from the bottom of my heart. They are creative, they pose you flatteringly, they communicate clearly, and they boost your confidence during the whole process. They have a calming presence about them where if you are around them you don’t feel stressed. Which is perfect for wedding day, stress shows in pictures and no one needs to look it in any of their wedding pictures. We also had a fairly large family (I have 7 nieces and nephews all under the age of 10) and the family pictures were quick and so efficient and literally so painless. We are from Alabama but had our wedding in Southern Illinois and the entire process was smooth, seamless, and easy. I can’t thank them enough. We whole heartedly recommend them to all friends and family and we will be traveling back to them for more sessions in the future.

Laura Rush of Esther Bloom Photography has a style of photography that evokes movie cinematography. Her photos are hauntingly beautiful and she has a way of capturing details often overlooked by other photographers. She has went from being a photographer hired for a family wedding to now being one of our ENGAGED! River Valley online bridal magazine's main photographers trusted with bringing to life epic inspiration shoots to grace the pages of our publication. She is a true professional but also an artist. Utilizing her skill for composition she captures shots that bring in the atmosphere, the personalities and the environment of her couples and their weddings. In short, she creates magic and I cannot recommend her enough.

Laura and her team have been awesome to work with! She is super flexible and I was able to get my photos quickly. We met beforehand and were able to discuss my wedding plans for day of. She came out to the spot I wanted engagement pictures taken and was very professional and fun! I can't wait for the wedding photos!

Esther Bloom Photography is one of THE BEST in the IN, IL, KY Tristate region. Regularly featured in Engaged River Valley magazine, her work is captivating, beautiful, and the lighting is on point! She is such a pleasure to work with, and her understanding of composition is unmatched! I highly recommend! -Nikki Davis Managing Editor Engaged River Valley magazine

This team is by far hands down the best to work with. From making sure the day goes smooth, to capturing some of the best content we have ever seen. We love working with the Esther Bloom they are the Batman to our Robin and we are always relieved to know their around when shooting such an important day!

My husband and I could not be happier with how our photographs turned out. Choosing Esther Bloom Photography to cover our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. Not only were the photographs great, but the photographer was willing to work with us to create a custom package for our intimate, small wedding. They were great and cannot recommend them enough.

If you want perfection, Esther Bloom is the photographer for you. They always go above and beyond for each and every one of their clients. I have worked with them numerous times over the last few years (I’m a florist). From styled photo shoots to weddings go shooting my own family photos, Esther Bloom Photography has always presented nothing less than breathtaking, flawless photos. Not only are their photos, vibe, and unique style amazing - but their wonderful personalities and easy going attitudes are even more reasons to BOOK THEM NOW! They go out of their way to make your special day fun and stress free. Working with you prior to your wedding date to determine the photos you want taken and to provide you with a scheduled timeline. I cannot say enough great things about Esther Bloom Photography!! I will always recommend them to everyone I meet and all of my clients! Hiring them is one decision you won’t regret!!

From our engagement shoot to our wedding, Esther Bloom Photography was above and beyond! Besides being great to work with the quality, creativity, and beauty of the pictures were phenomenal. I would recommend them and have numerous times to family memebers and friends. Such wonderful talent!!!

You will get top quality photos. They work hard to make sure they get the "just right" photos of each of your special moments. Would highly recommend!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Esther Bloom Photography. From start to finish, they made every aspect of our engagement and wedding photos amazing. We brought our FOUR dogs along for our engagement session, and Laura captured all of us beautifully (and put up with four preoccupied hounds). On our wedding day, Laura and Tabitha were so easy and fun to work with. They have such amazing vision and used the natural light, scenery, and details from our wedding to capture beautiful memories that we will cherish forever. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

If you're looking for the best of the best, someone who cares about every detail of your wedding as much as you do, & it be so easy and feel so natural as if you'd known them forever, Esther Bloom is it! My wedding photos were more than just another picture on Facebook or something to hang on the wall. I wanted pictures I would cherish and that my kiddos and future grandbabies will cherish when it's all they have left of us someday. Laura totally understood this and captured all the emotions that, I could never thank her enough for it. Almost 3 years since our wedding day and I still love every single photo and always get compliments on how gorgeous our wedding photos are thanks to Esther Bloom!

Highly recommend! Laura has a genuine amazing personality. She is so much fun to work with. Laura is creative and willing to do whatever needs to be done to get the perfect shot. She pours her heart and soul into her work, and it does not go unnoticed. If you are looking for an exceptional wedding photographer, Laura is your girl!

If you are looking for creative, fun, unique photos that will last a lifetime, Esther Bloom is it! Laura and Tabitha both were absolutely wonderful to work with! They made my traditional church wedding look fabulous in photos! You will not want these pictures stored away in a box.... Could not reccommend these two ladies more!

Laura and Tabitha were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING photographers (and just people in general) and made the whole day so incredible. They knew their stuff, were always there to answer my questions and make me feel more comfortable. They totally got my vision of the day and the pictures were incredible. I can’t thank them enough for capturing the day and making me feel comfortable and beautiful. Even in the more personal moments (first look, putting on the dress, the first kiss) everything was natural because they made us feel comfortable. Thank you thank you!! Think no further if you are looking for a photographer of any kind!!

Laura and Tabitha were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING photographers (and just people in general) and made the whole day so incredible. They knew their stuff, were always there to answer my questions and make me feel more comfortable. They totally got my vision of the day and the pictures were incredible. I can’t thank them enough for capturing the day and making me feel comfortable and beautiful. Even in the more personal moments (first look, putting on the dress, the first kiss) everything was natural because they made us feel comfortable. Thank you thank you!! Think no further if you are looking for a photographer of any kind!!

I loved working with Laura and her team. She was always so helpful and provided excellent work. For our wedding day, she gave lots of tips and suggestions in order to produce great pictures. The second photographer was so nice and thoughtful, and kept asking if there was anything I needed or could help with. We would definitely recommend!

Hands down the best photographers in the business! My wedding day was so relaxing and enjoyable thanks to these fabulous ladies. They went above and beyond not only capturing the most beautiful photos but helping us create memories we will never forget.

We were very blessed to have Esther Bloom capture so many amazing moments from our special day. Laura braved the hottest summer day to take pictures at Bosse Field and outside for our ceremony. She captured moments that I will treasure forever. I highly recommend Esther Bloom!!

When I first saw Esther Bloom Photography and Laura's work, I was in love and knew I had to have them for our wedding. Everything about the pictures was exactly what I wanted: romantic, emotional, and raw. Laura & Tabitha are a joy to work with. My husband and I always felt so comfortable working with them and had a ton of fun! They captured our day perfectly and I couldn't have chosen anyone better to do so. They exceeded our expectations in every way!

I really enjoyed working with Laura. She answered all of my questions before the wedding and put my nerves to ease. She was easy to work with and got along with my family and everyone in the wedding party very well. We all felt very comfortable with her. Our pictures turned out great, they were everything we were wanting. The album she designed was beautiful, I'm so thankful we'll have that keepsake forever. I can't say enough about how great my experience was with Laura, I would highly recommend Esther Bloom Photography.

Laura & Tabitha were so wonderfully easy to work with. They captured really creative pictures and special moments on our wedding day that we revisit all the time. They helped me to relax when things became chaotic and always made the picture-taking effortless. They are a down to earth, fun, talented team that you would be lucky to have capture your wedding day!

We really enjoyed working with Esther Bloom for our engagement and wedding. I know at times my husband and I both just felt really out of our element, but Laura coached us through and we got some awesome shots. She was really open to our ideas as well. Overall great experience !

Laura and Tabitha are simply wonderful to work with. My husband and I used Esther Bloom Photography for both our engagement and wedding pictures and were SO glad we did. From the moment we met Laura she helped us feel so comfortable and caught all the perfect angles and images with us just being ourselves. They both have such creative eyes and that truly shows through their photos. Engagement and wedding photos can be an investment but after the day is done that and your memories are all you have to remember it so for us it was worth it! Highly recommend these talented ladies to capture the best day of your life!

Esther Bloom Photography were very professional throughout the whole experience. They were so patient with all the questions we had and answered with great detail. When it came to the wedding day, they were so fun to work with! The album was completed in a timely manner and the pictures were absolutely beautiful! The finished product was breath-taking and puts a smile on our faces reminiscing that day! When you choose Esther Bloom Photography you will not be disappointed!

Esther Bloom Photography is amazing!! My husband and I both said after meeting Laura and Tabitha that we felt like we had known them our entire lives! Love them! They are artists and such a joy to be around.

Esther Bloom Photography made our big day so special, and each of the photos taken turned out to be true treasures! In addition to our gorgeous photos, Laura was so kind and made my husband and I feel like royalty. That said, I would highly recommend her photography services to any couple.

I truly cannot say enough good things about Esther Bloom! From the time we began speaking about our wedding photography requests, Laura was flexible, caring, & accommodating! Her experience & professionalism shines through, allowing you to relax & enjoy your big day!

If I could give them 100 stars I would! Laura is absolutely phenomenal and makes you feel so comfortable! She helped me so much on my wedding day to get a schedule that flowed smoothly! Our pictures were more perfect than I could have ever imagined and she even had me a sneak peek ready while I was on my honeymoon! So grateful for Laura for capturing my wedding day perfectly!

I can not express how great it was to work with this photographer! My two main goals of my wedding day was to have fun and to have great photos of it all and that's what I got! These ladies are amazing to work with. They were punctual and made the wedding photos very painless. We never felt "staged" at any time. It was so natural and the photos were great. With our families and divorce there were a couple situations that could of been awkward during photos of the families but it wasn't at all. Laura was great at transitioning everyone and made it perfect! I told her about the situations and she was discreet and professional! Our wedding day was perfect and we have the photos to prove it. She was fun and never complained about any part of our day, even the pinatas or taco bar! Esther Bloom photography is highly recommended by this bride!!!

There is no way that I can accurately review Esther Bloom Photography and give them all the credit they deserve. Laura is PHENOMENAL to work with. Laura and Tabitha made the day of the wedding photos flow so nicely.. they were a true joy to spend the day with. The work that Esther Bloom does is world class. The best way to see their talents is to check out their website/facebook/instagram!