Storytelling Wedding Photos & Films
Photo + Video Serving Chicagoland
Travel area: Within 50 miles See details
Videography services available
Peter
CO-FOUNDER
AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
We are Fox & Ivory, a boutique studio that specializes in modern and timeless wedding photography and films, NO CHEESY films or STUFFY photos (it's not 1992).
Your wedding day is about so much more than just a photoshoot. It's a chance to shine and create unique memories that will last a lifetime. That's why we bring a personalized approach to each and every wedding, because we believe that working with our couples makes wedding days better.
We are storytellers, capturing the real moments, the candid laughs, and the elegant portraits that make your love story so special. We bring a mix of elegance, art, and authenticity to each wedding, so you can look back and see just how loved you truly are. With an approach that is 80% documentation and 20% gentle direction (not posing), we'll be in the background capturing the memories as they unfold, while still ensuring that we get all the important shots.
We understand that planning a wedding can be stressful, which is why we have a dedicated studio manager to help with whatever you need. From questions about timeline to logistics, we're here to make your day as stress-free as possible.
Say goodbye to overly posed family photos and hello to timeless portraits that truly capture the essence of your love story. Let's work together to tell a great story and have an awesome wedding day! Reach out at https://foxandivory.com/contact/ - we'd love to hear from you!
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Online Proofing
Photo
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Classic
Documentary
Lifestyle
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Peter
Co-Founder
Peter is our co-founder and studio manager at Fox + Ivory and coordinates everything between our clients and our studio! Any questions you may have before or after booking, Peter is here to answer them for you!
You can email Jay directly with any questions: peter@foxandivory.com
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0144 reviews
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Fox + Ivory is consistently praised for being professional, organized, and communicative, helping couples plan and stay on schedule. Couples loved the beautiful, emotive photos and videos, quick turnaround, and the friendly, creative team that captured candid moments. Widely recommended for weddings.Review photos
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Julianna L
5.0
3/31/2026
My husband and I got married on 10/25/25 and used Fox + Ivory for both our photos and video. We were lucky enough to work with Zohair, Jay, and Eli on our wedding day. All three wo...
rked seamlessly together. They were timely, instructive, and exceptionally professional. Our photos turned out better than I ever could have hoped for. We opted to do the legacy film so that we would be able to watch back our wedding day over the years. The team captured so many moments that we would have otherwise missed. It was so fun to watch back the day and see all of our loved ones together. We are so grateful that we worked with Fox + Ivory and would recommend this group to anyone looking to take the stress off of photo/video on your wedding day. They truly handle it all and brought a sense of calm and ease to both of us (who don't love to have our pictures taken). Thank you to Zohair, Jay, and Eli! We appreciate you all so much!
Hanna A
5.0
3/22/2026
I am so glad we booked with Fox & Ivory! They were easy to work with and the quality of the photos they took is unmatched. We talked with both Peter and Jay when we were planning a...
nd they helped me feel confident in our choice. They were responsive to our questions and were pretty timely with all of our email communications.
We ended booking up two photographers for the wedding day and I’m really glad we did. Jen and Saoirse were phenomenal. The photos are so beautiful and they were both so kind and efficient! I didn’t feel like I spent all day away from my guests taking photos, but I did feel beautiful and supported. Jen and Saoirse were fun, easy to talk to, and definitely got the vibe of the wedding. I was particularly touched by Jen’s emotional response to my husband’s welcome speech, acknowledging the difficult political moment we found ourselves in in early October in Chicago…
The turnaround time for getting the photos was amazing! Even more amazing was the editing work they did to make it look like my sister - who was sick with Covid and was only at the wedding for a few minutes - was in more photos than she was actually there for! I am so grateful for all of their work and highly recommend them if you’re looking for a wedding photographer!
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Bekah B
5.0
3/15/2026
We used Fox and Ivory for our wedding in the fall of 2025. They were incredibly professional and attentive during the pre-wedding period. From the engagement shoot to the day of th...
e wedding they were incredibly helpful and supportive. Kirsten was our lead photographer and she and her team did a phenomenal job. Not only did they produce amazing photos and video that we couldn’t be happier with, they also brought great energy. All of our family and friends could not stop talking about how amazing and cool the team was. I could not recommend them more!
Lauren L
5.0
3/10/2026
I am so beyond thrilled with my wedding photos! After we had our engagement session, I knew what Jen was capable of, but the wedding photography really blew me away. She captured a...
ll the color, sparkle and joy of that day. Jen’s fun energy was infectious and the bridal party loved her. Highly recommend!
Meghan K
5.0
2/11/2026
We had the joy or working with Jennifer and her team on our wedding day and we couldn’t be happier with how amazing the photos and videos came out! Jennifer was not only so fun to ...
work with, but made sure to get everyone together, provided direction, and thought of great poses to help capture the day. She even taught my husband and me how to have the perfect dip in the middle of the aisle and the photo was fire to say the least. Fox and ivory had what I feel to be great pricing for the amount of time they spend at your big day, the amount and quality of photos and footage you get back, and having multiple photographers. The process of working with them was super informative, they were quick to respond, and made everything super easy!
Taylor D
5.0
2/08/2026
Fox + Ivory was absolutely amazing to work with for our wedding! The team was incredibly helpful throughout our planning process, and the video and photo professionals were great. ...
We especially loved Jen, our lead photographer! She made us feel comfortable and natural behind the camera, and her personality is warm, friendly, and fun! She helped us navigate some last-minute changes on our special day with professionalism, confidence, and grace. We can’t thank this team enough!
Carolyn G
5.0
2/01/2026
Fox + Ivory did an incredible job as our wedding photographer! The team is extremely organized and communicative. Sadie was our lead photographer and Zak as our second photographer...
, and the two of them exceeded expectations. They were so professional, kept us on time, and ensured we got all the shots we requested. The team helped curate the timeline for the day and everything went smoothly. Pick Fox + Ivory for your wedding photographer!
Alexandra C
5.0
1/21/2026
We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Fox + Ivory for our wedding photography and videography!!! From the very beginning, Jay was professional, organized, and inc...
redibly easy to work with. Sadie, our photographer, was an absolute joy! She was warm, calm, and seriously so talented. She made us feel completely comfortable throughout the entire day! Zack and Eli were also apart of the team from Fox + Ivory and they were truly amazing!!
On our wedding day, everything felt effortless. They captured every special moment so naturally and beautifully, both in photos and on video. The final gallery and film exceeded our expectations. The emotions, the details, and the in-between moments were all documented perfectly. Looking through everything truly felt like reliving our wedding day all over again! We are so blessed to have all of these memories captured to pass on for generations.
If you’re looking for a team that is creative, reliable, and genuinely cares about telling your story, we cannot recommend Fox + Ivory enough. We are so grateful to Sadie and the entire team for giving us memories we’ll cherish for a lifetime!
Julianne Z
5.0
12/14/2025
We had the opportunity to work with Peter and the Fox + Ivory team for our wedding this fall and as we have continued to look through our photo album, we are incredibly impressed b...
y the work and absolutely in love with our photos.
What makes Fox + Ivory stand out is the expertise they bring, given all their years in the industry. From our first engagement shot to the day of, they had all kinds of guidance to share to help make the day go more smoothly. We worked with Peter and one photographer on our engagement day and Peter and a different photographer on our wedding day and both were amazing, which speaks to the consistency and high level of talent.
We also used one of their videographers the day of our wedding who was able to capture all of the moments, while never being in the way. In getting to work with Peter (co-founder) directly, he was able to take our vision for the kinds of photos we wanted and make it come alive.
He was great at balancing the number of photos we did want with family and certain groups of friends while capturing amazing candids that we got to relive back. He and his team were also great about managing against our timelines as well as managing our family members to make sure we could still enjoy our cocktail hour and other parts of the weddings.
We highly recommend Fox + Ivory - truly professionals at capturing the beauty of our wedding!
T K
5.0
12/04/2025
Victor and Saoirse of Fox + Ivory were the most immaculate wedding photographers to document our Chicago Cultural Center wedding! Working with Victor was an absolute joy. From taki...
ng our engagement photos to the big day itself, Victor facilitated candid moments every step of the way. We are so happy we chose Fox + Ivory and can't recommend them enough. Thanks Victor!
Erin H
5.0
10/29/2025
Fox and Ivory is an absolutely amazing team to work with. Jay is outstanding and his professionalism with check ins, email updates, and planning was top notch. We loved our photogr...
aphers Nisa and Saoirse! Both were fun to work with and the sneak peak photos we received so far are beautiful. Would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for professional photographers!
Sydney B
5.0
10/27/2025
Fox and Ivory exceeded our expectations for photography for our engagement and wedding photos. Peter and Jay were so helpful and communicative before the wedding, and were very eas...
y to get a hold of. They were very helpful in suggesting locations for day of, and for the engagement shoot as well.
Kelsy was AMAZING to work with. My husband and I went into our engagement shoot very nervous, and Kelsy made us feel so comfortable and gave us poses to work with. During the wedding, Kelsy was very helpful in getting our vision and also candids throughout the night. She captured so many moments that we wanted, and allowed us to be as silly and goofy as we are.
We got our photos back SO quickly, and we were so happy looking back and reliving the day.
Matthew B
5.0
9/25/2025
If I could go back and replan my wedding all over again, the very first vendor I would choose again is Fox + Ivory. I am beyond impressed and so incredibly happy with our decision ...
to book them. The entire process was seamless, professional, and organized, with Jay and his team always quick to respond to emails and questions. I especially cannot recommend our lead photographer, Kelsey, enough — from our engagement session to the wedding day, she was such a huge support to Matt and me, making photos so much fun and helping us feel completely comfortable. The entire Fox + Ivory team on our wedding day was amazing, kind, and helpful, and when we received our sneak peek photos my jaw was on the ground at how breathtaking they were. We cannot wait to see the rest! If you’re looking for an incredible photography and videography team that will not only capture your day beautifully but also make the entire experience enjoyable, Fox + Ivory is the team to book.
Nia V
5.0
9/06/2025
Working with the team at Fox + Ivory was a dream! Jay was extremely communicative from the time we booked all the way to the day of our wedding. Victor, Zakari, and Paul were an am...
azing trio to work with the day of for both photo and video. They were light and fun, while also firmly sticking to our timeline and ensuring we got all the shots on our list. From the day we booked I knew we made the right choice in selecting them, and they still managed to surpass our expectations. We are so grateful to have wedding photo/video that tells our love story and captures our day perfectly
Nicole H
5.0
8/20/2025
WE LOVE FOX AND IVORY! The entire process was incredibly smooth and efficient and everyone was so kind and helpful. Couldn’t recommend them enough!
Emily S
5.0
8/20/2025
We absolutely loved Fox & Ivory! They created the most beautiful photos, they are extremely organized, and are very professional! We loved working with Jen :) I cannot recommend th...
em enough!!
Amanda G
5.0
8/20/2025
The team did absolutely amazing with all of our photos and video. All you have when the wedding day is over is footage and I couldn't be happier with everything we have to look bac...
k on! Manuella led the team perfectly!
Don C
5.0
8/20/2025
The team was great. We couldn’t have been happier with how all the pictures turned out. The photographers assigned to our wedding were so fun and creative!
Josephine G
5.0
8/18/2025
Jay is very helpful in determining our timeline and everything. We had Nisa as our photographer. We just got our sneak peaks from her and they look great! She knows what fit our pe...
rsonalities and what looks good in pictures. We trust her so much.
Lauren P
5.0
8/16/2025
We had the best experience with Justin from Fox & Ivory! Our photos are absolutely stunning and captured our day perfectly. Justin was so easy to work with—outgoing, organized, and...
professional—which made everything feel stress-free and fun. The turnaround time was super quick and the quality exceeded our expectations. We can’t recommend Fox & Ivory and Justin enough!
Taiylor T
1.0
8/03/2025
Very disappointing experience. I chose Fox and Ivory because they’re reputable and highly rated, so I truly believed I was in good hands.
Communication was great until there was ...
a problem — then it became like pulling teeth to get a response. It took multiple emails and leaving voicemails just to get someone to reply after we had missing footage from our film (the first look with my Dad, which is a major moment) and I had asked for a few edits of the most important pictures since there were very few of family.
We got our gallery after 6 weeks, which was expected, but the photos were a disappointment considering the amount of money we paid. In the very little family photos we have, there are people with eyes closed, caught mid-sentence, or blocked. It felt like there was no planning or intention behind what was captured, and there was no organization of how people were placed. The gallery really lacked variety. One bridesmaid had solo photos taken SIX times, yet somehow there were no groomsmen-only photos with the groom. My mom — the mother of the bride — is barely in any photos. Family photos in general were seriously lacking.
The film was the most devestating part. The one moment I truly cared about having on film — my first look with my dad — was ruined. I wasn’t told until after multiple inquiries and almost 3 months after the wedding that the microphones had failed which is why they decided to just cut it out. Instead of working with us on a thoughtful fix, they finally added it in and just slapped on some random music that didn’t match the moment at all. It was honestly just sad to see that memory treated so carelessly with no apology at all. He actually worded it like he did me a favor by saying “I’m happy we were able to get that in your film”. Excuse me?
I only asked for six photos to be re-edited — that was almost three months ago, and every time I ask about it I get ghosted. No updates, no accountability.
The owner was warm and responsive early on, but once something went wrong, that professionalism disappeared. It became clear that once they’ve been paid, you're no longer a priority.
You don’t get a second chance at your wedding memories. I was extremely understanding in my initial phone call and follow uo emails with Jay. I even reiterated that I know we could not go back and find pictures that were not taken, but if we could just make some adjustments to the existing family photos that would help. I was told that this could absolutely be done, and it still hasn’t. Inexcusable. I understand that business owners can’t answer emails immediately, but ghosting for weeks is ridiculous. I only received a vague response after I would call and leave voicemails. If this was something that they truly needed more time to work on, then update me and keep me im the loop when I patiently wait 6 additional weeks and have sent a follow up. A little communication would have gone a long way here. It’s the lack of apologizing and effort to rectify this in a professional and respectful manner that I have a big issue with. The last thing they responded was that they edited the pictures to clear their name and looking back at the gallery, they absolutely did not. I have already told many of my engaged friends to avoid this company.
* Sharing this experience to warn others because as a bride, it is incredibly difficult to choose a wedding vendor and you should be made to feel like a priority*
Response from Fox + Ivory Photo & Video on 08/25/2025
We’re sorry that this was your takeaway, as it doesn’t reflect the experience or effort we...
brought to your wedding.
I'm honestly not sure how we earned 1 star. We showed up fully staffed, gave you and your family a fantastic photography experience, delivered your full gallery and film, communicated throughout, and completed multiple post-wedding requests outside the original scope in an effort to be helpful. Coverage on the wedding day was shaped by a very large wedding party (who did not listen to any direction given), a timeline that ran significantly behind, and family availability—at times, your mother was unfortunately not able to be located for additional photos.
Despite all that, we delivered a stunning gallery, you be the judge: https://foxivory.pic-time.com/-taiylordominic We’re comfortable letting the work and the day as it unfolded speak for themselves.
Wishing you all the best,
— Fox + Ivory
Kelly H
5.0
7/06/2025
Working with Fox and Ivory was an absolute dream! The amazing team is attentive, communicative, flexible, creative, kind, organized, and so much more. My husband and I absolutely a...
dored working with Kelsy at our engagement shoot and she produced the most amazing photos. Additionally, on our wedding day Kelsy and Yasmine were fun and took fantastic photos. We also had the privilege of working with Matt for videography and he was an absolute crowd favorite. Our team had such an amazing impact that a bridesmaid reached out to specifically request Kelsy, Yasmine, and Matt for her own wedding day. I could not recommend Fox and Ivory enough, they are right in saying it is an investment because my husband and I will cherish these photos and videos for the rest of our lives. We cannot say thank you enough!
Bridget H
5.0
7/03/2025
We are so so happy that we chose Fox + Ivory for our engagement and wedding photos! Peter and Jay were incredibly responsive and easy to work with from the very beginning. We worke...
d with Jen as our lead photographer and LOVED her! She was so much fun but also so professional. We couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out!
Caitlyn S
5.0
7/03/2025
We worked with Kirsten on the day of our wedding, and by the end, she truly felt more like a friend!
She was able to get all of the shots I wanted and even some that I didn’t thin...
k about!
Fox and ivory has great communication and works with you as much as you need! I would highly recommend them!
Jenna W
5.0
6/23/2025
Fox & Ivory were clear communicators throughout the whole process, which I truly appreciate. The studio manager, Jay, was incredibly helpful answering any questions and helping me ...
create a timeline for my day. Day of our wedding, Manuela and Yanna were so amazing and ensured we got all of the photos we hoped for. On top of that, Fox & Ivory was super quick to send over some sneak peak photos and I am so excited to see the final products soon!
Jenna S
5.0
6/07/2025
We loved working with Fox & Ivory for our wedding photos and videos! We originally were only going to do photos, but after speaking to a lot of friends & family, we decided to add ...
the video package and went with the Ultimate Collection. Sadie was our lead photographer and she was so amazing to work with. My husband and I are not used to taking photos so we did an engagement session to get more comfortable. The photos turned out beautifully and Sadie gave us amazing direction on how to pose. The day of the wedding we had a larger team and everyone was so kind, professional, and fun to spend the day with! Everything went so smoothly and Sadie did such a wonderful job making sure we were comfortable all day and also keeping things on track! The whole team is so creative and did such an amazing job! We are so thrilled with the final products and are so happy that we chose Fox & Ivory to capture our special day!
Victoria P
5.0
6/06/2025
Fox+Ivory did a wonderful job communicating expectations about photography style & wedding day photo goals. They provided a template and worked with us to help plan a realistic tim...
eline for our wedding day. Communication was great - you first connect with Jay (owner) and then you pick a photographer based on portfolios he shares. We worked with Victor as our photographer and did add on an engagement photoshoot to help us get to know Victor before our wedding day and to get comfortable being photographed. We are glad we did that.
Victor did an amazing job photographing both our engagement photos and our wedding day! He captured the right blend of detail and people photos. We are very happy with how our wedding photos turned out. Looking back through the photos, we do feel the emotions of our day again! He captured so many great moments! We definitely made the right choice going with Fox+Ivory.
Katie L
5.0
6/04/2025
If only I could have the Fox & Ivory team follow me around all day to document my life! They are seriously the ultimate hype crew!!!!! Our photographer, Jennifer, made us feel like...
the coolest couple ever (and that is a feat in itself)! Their cofounder/studio manager Jay was also with us through every step of the way, always available to jump on a call to answer any questions or work through any issues. We could not have done the wedding day without them! LOVE THIS TEAM! - Gabby M
Alexa P
5.0
6/01/2025
We had such a wonderful experience with Fox + Ivory, who were the photographers for our engagement shoot and were also the photographers and videographers for our wedding. They wer...
e super responsive and professional from start to finish, and clearly have a vast wealth of experience with wedding photography. Jay was so helpful and patient with our many scheduling questions throughout the process, and took the time to walk us through mapping out a detailed wedding day timeline (which we used)! Victor, our lead photographer, was not only a great people manager (putting us at ease, posing us, and corralling our errant relatives) but also produced really beautiful shots that we will treasure. We would unreservedly recommend this team to others.
Miranda R
5.0
2/03/2025
We had an excellent experience working with Fox + Ivory! Jay was responsive and very helpful throughout the planning process! Our photographers Justin and Julia crushed it on our w...
edding photos! We enjoyed working with Fox + Ivory and highly recommend working with them for your big day!
michelle e
5.0
1/10/2025
This is a long overdue review, but I have kept it on my to do list for a reason! We were married 9/30/2023. We worked with Jay who was absolutely amazing! From our first phone ca...
ll, he was thorough, professional, relatable, and organized. He always responded to my questions and provided wonderful information when needed by this nervous bride. On the day of the wedding, he was so accommodating and never pressured or rushed us, but made sure we got done what we needed. He was sensitive to difficult family dynamics and kept me at ease. In the end, he also delivered exactly what he promised. We have wonderful and cherished photos from our wedding day. They are romantic and soft. Both my husband and I love our pictures. Thank you Jay for capturing perfectly this special day. We are very grateful that you were able to partake in our wedding!
Taylor G
5.0
12/06/2024
Fox & Ivory was absolutely amazing to work with for our wedding. Victor, our main photographer, was incredibly helpful with posing tips, and the sneak peeks we’ve received so far a...
re absolutely stunning. Jay, who handled our communications leading up to the big day, made the entire process smooth and stress-free.
In my opinion, your wedding photographer is one of the most important vendors you’ll choose. You’re trusting them to capture one of the most significant moments of your life, and Fox & Ivory truly delivered. The quality of their work is definitely worth the investment, and we are so pleased with how everything turned out.
I highly recommend Fox & Ivory for your wedding photography needs—they made our day even more memorable, and I’m so glad we found them!
Megan B
5.0
12/04/2024
We cannot say enough good things about Jay, Peter and their team! They did a tremendous job capturing our engagement photos and wedding day! Our sneak peeks for wedding day came in...
3 days of our wedding day and we received more than 40 of them! We did the photo and video package and are so excited to see the final products! We loved working with this team!
Katherine S
5.0
12/03/2024
Fox + Ivory was super easy to work with. Their process is simple, straightforward and helpful in getting us to think about different aspects of the day that we wouldn't have though...
t of otherwise, this being our first rodeo and all.
Our photographer was Justin, who was so fun & easygoing! He got creative whenever we hit any snags. For example, the weather did not cooperate with us so we pivoted to new locations and he had such a positive & encouraging attitude about things. We loved working with him & would absolutely pick him again.
We haven't seen all of our pics yet, but we got a handful of previews a week later & they look great!
Ivan D
5.0
11/15/2024
Jay and Victor at fox and Ivory were fantastic to work with. We appreciated the transparency and collaboration we had! They captured our day exactly as we envisioned and all our gu...
ests raved about how great of a job Victor did! We appreciated that they listened to what we wanted and worked diligently to make it happen. Fox and Ivory is also reasonably priced and works to achieve your vision.
Emily M
5.0
11/13/2024
We had a great experience with Fox + Ivory for our wedding. Sadie was our photographer and she was wonderful and so knowledgeable. I felt like we were in really great hands. It's b...
een really easy to work with the team at Fox + Ivory and I recommend them to anyone. Our photos we have so far turned out so beautiful. Thanks to everyone at Fox + Ivory for being flexible and capturing our wedding.
Ashley S
5.0
11/13/2024
I can’t speak highly enough of our photographers – special shout out to Kelsy and Kirsten for being the absolute best on our wedding day! All of our wedding party complimented on h...
ow fun they were to work with! Our photos, both the engagement shoot and the wedding, all turned out amazing and we will cherish them for a lifetime. The photos were stunning, crisp, and truly captured our day exactly how we envisioned it. How we’re going to pick our favorites is going to be an impossible task! The entire process was seamless and we highly recommend working with Fox + Ivory if you’re looking for an A+ team of vendors!
Yasmeen H
5.0
11/10/2024
We hired Fox + Ivory for the photo and video of our 3 day South Asian fusion wedding in Chicago in October 2024, and we cannot praise them enough. We worked with Jay, Zohair, Justi...
n, and Manuela for our photos and Eli for our video, and each one of them was so passionate about their work and such a joy to be around.
From our first call with Peter, we loved the team’s candidness, humor, and dedication to capturing our wedding’s details and the emotion it evoked. They worked with us to come up with a custom package for the three-day weekend long celebration. Throughout our planning process, the team checked in with us on timeline help, and we loved being able to get to know our photographers via engagement sessions. The team was so quick to address any questions or concerns and went absolutely above and beyond to ensure we felt comfortable and confident in working with them.
On the wedding weekend, working with each member of this team brought a smile to our faces. They captured every small detail in lay flats, worked so caringly with our guests, and even transported me (the bride!) to our first look location in their car when we didn’t have anything organized. The team was timely, handling a quick turnaround from Saturday night to Sunday morning with grace, and they kept us smiling and laughing through our photos, even when we were getting ready at 6 am.
We truly cannot recommend Fox + Ivory enough and would rate them higher than 5 stars if we could. We’ve received our sneak peek photos and cannot stop looking at them. This team is truly a dream team! If you are looking for high-quality shots that capture the essence of your wedding, and a team that makes your wedding day (or days!) easier, more fun, and joyful, this is your team.
Jenna R
5.0
11/06/2024
I absolutely loved Fox & Ivory. We had Kelsy for our day of photographer. The poor girl had a tire BLOW out on wedding day, and did not miss a beat. The communication was all so pr...
ofessional, detailed and quick. I felt they are one of the more affordable photography companies in Chicagoland while having great work. We just send our thank you's with sneak peek photos and we're so eager to see the rest!! :)
Sarah B
5.0
11/05/2024
We are absolutely thrilled with the incredible work Jay and his Fox + Ivory team delivered for our wedding! While we missed Jay on our special day, his team of photographers and vi...
deographers, especially Erin, were the epitome of professionalism, making every step of the process feel seamless and enjoyable. Their eye for detail and commitment to their craft was apparent in every shot—they truly captured the magic of our day in ways we’ll cherish forever.
On top of that, they brought such fun-loving attitudes and positivity that our entire wedding party felt at ease and excited to work with them. They were adventurous, willing to try anything we asked of them, and provided suggestions that we never would have considered.
Erin, and the rest of the Fox + Ivory team made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, allowing our personalities to shine through naturally. We couldn’t have asked for a more talented, upbeat, and all-around amazing team to capture our wedding day.
We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a team that combines expertise, creativity, and great energy!
Liz M
5.0
11/04/2024
Fox & Ivory was one of the first vendors we signed with for our October 2023 wedding after booking our venue. Photos were super important to us and we loved the feel of Fox & Ivory...
’s photos – classic and timeless style that still felt modern and creative without looking stuffy or stilted. They were transparent in their pricing and within our budget which was a huge plus for us. In our search we saw some industry photographers that had packages starting at $7-10,000, which, while we admired their work, was not something we could afford.
In part of booking, we were able to see the portfolios of the photographers available on our date and then choose our lead photographer. We had multiple prep-phone calls with Jay leading up to the day to go over details and plan as well as a phone call with our lead photographer two days before our wedding day.
Nisa (our lead photographer) was simply amazing. Her calm, warm presence made it easy for us to feel comfortable when being in front of the camera wasn’t natural for us. She was able to switch gears when crazy high winds and weather forced us to find an alternative location for first look photos after the hotel’s rooftop was no longer a safe option; and she was able to wrangle our extended family and bridal party with charm and ease and professional poise.
We received our gallery link a few weeks later and the photos were simply stunning. We were so excited that we actually hooked up our laptop to our TV and watched the entire gallery as a slideshow. Nisa and her team captured so many details and photo memories that we will cherish forever.
Michelle T
5.0
10/04/2024
You hear horror stories about wedding photographers so we were nervous about hiring this vendor for our wedding. Our planner turned us on to Fox + Ivory and we were immediately co...
mfortable. We could not have been more pleased with our experience. From the very first call, Jay and his team were so responsive. They were honest, paid attention to every detail and made our whole experience fun. Our pictures are just beautiful. And we LOVED our photographer Justin and his whole team. They became friends in a day and I actually teared up a little when the night was over and they said farewell. On our big day they listened to my every question and request. Nothing was too big or little to ask of them. Even my husband (who HATES having his picture taken) enjoyed the whole experience. And their package pricing was a steal. The value for the money was shocking. We just couldn't be more pleased with our pictures or our experience.
Haley S
5.0
9/30/2024
We highly recommend Fox + Ivory! They will reach out to set up a phone call to understand your wedding day expectations. After booking, you can review the photographer portfolios t...
o choose which photographer you would like to work with on your big day. Fox + Ivory team will help you create a 'day of' schedule, and will check in with you multiple times leading up to your date.
We chose to work with Jennifer and she was AMAZING! She has a bright, fun, energetic personality. She immediately took charge upon arriving to our hotel to get all of the getting ready photos, details shots, etc. She told the wedding party how to pose, kept us on schedule, had many creative and artistic ideas, and was patient with family photos (IYKYK). I genuinely feel that our wedding day wouldn't have felt the same without Jennifer as our photographer. We appreciate all of her effort into making our day memorable and capturing our special moments!
We received a 'sneak peek' photo gallery of 20-30 photos the weekend after our wedding, and the photos are gorgeous! We can't wait to see the rest of the gallery. We highly recommend working with Fox + Ivory!
Emily A
5.0
9/28/2024
Jay and Kirsten just absolutely nailed our photography for our wedding. We did our engagement shoot with Jay and then had both of them on our big day. They were easy to communicate...
with about all of our logistics, were fun and easy to be around, very professional, prompt in getting us back photos, and we love how the photos turned out. They recommended some places to take our wedding party photos around Chicago that we wouldn’t have thought of, and they were perfect places. They really know what they’re doing and you won’t regret working with them!
Carly S
5.0
9/28/2024
What an amazing team! Jen, our day of photographer, made us feel so comfortable and we had so much fun with all the photos taken! Some of the most beautiful photos we have ever had...
taken and we cannot reccomend enough! We will live through the memories of those photos for many years to come. Thank you for capturing and for making our day!
Monica D
5.0
9/14/2024
F&I was one of our favorite vendors from our wedding! They were incredibly communicative and professional. Nisa and her team were phenomenal, the pictures and video came out beauti...
fully. Jay's customer service was top notch. Couldn't recommend enough!
Casey R
5.0
8/11/2024
Having Fox and Ivory for photo/video at our wedding was the best decision we could have made. From the very beginning, Jay made such an effort to get to know us as a couple and ens...
ure we were comfortable in front of the camera. At the time of our engagement we were living out of state, he flew out to us to shoot our engagement photos without hesitation. Jay and his team were fantastic every step of the way. So easy to communicate with, they addressed any concerns we had and, of course, their work was absolutely beautiful. They managed to capture our wedding day without making us feel like we were at a photoshoot. We were able to enjoy our day completely. We really could not have asked for a better vendor!
Jill R
5.0
7/25/2024
We absolutely loved our experience with Fox and Ivory! Jay was so organized and helpful in the planning process which made the experience effortless from the start. Nisa and Jen we...
re incredible on our wedding day and were so receptive of our vision and expectations for our wedding. Our pictures turned out absolutely beautiful and we loved how they were able to truly depict the essence of our wedding celebration. You can feel the emotion, excitement, and energy in all of our pictures and for that, we are forever grateful. We highly recommend Fox and Ivory as they were able to deliver on everything we were looking for and more!
Nadine E
5.0
7/09/2024
My husband and I seriously could not have been happier with Fox + Ivory. From the first moment I contacted them, every single interaction with them was a 10 out of 10. Truly. They ...
hit the ball so far out of the park on professionalism, talent, communication and value that I feel like they’re the blueprint for how every vendor should operate.
Professionalism: Peter and Jay are the consummate pros. They know their stuff and give it to you straight, anticipate your needs—AND always make you feel special. I would imagine that doing this for a while, your interactions with clients can get a little “transactional.” But not with them. They never take the importance of their jobs for granted, and every interaction feels thoughtful, meaningful and personalized. Plus, they are laugh-out-loud funny and such a joy to work with! When I emailed Jay some questions I had, I appreciated that he immediately suggested we hop on a call instead of going back and forth electronically. And I felt so much better after I spoke with him in person.
Talent: Well, the photos speak for themselves. So natural. So candid. So inspired. We absolutely ADORED our photographer, Violet. First of all, she is the friendliest, kindest person you will ever meet. She had such an easy way with us, and we instantly felt comfortable and confident in her hands. I swear, she could make us look good sitting in squalor, if she had to. But we loved our time with her on our actual wedding day and didn’t want her to leave! She blends in during the intimate moments, goes with the flow, has great ideas and captures all the best moments you want to see and share over and over. She really is so special and we can’t say enough great things about her.
Communication. Peter and Jay tell you everything you need and nothing you don’t at the exact time you need it, while always looking forward to what’s next. None of their emails, advice or notes seem canned, but rather carefully curated and meaningful. You always know exactly where you are in the process.
Value. My god, these guys are priceless. Honestly, I think they’re a steal for what you get because you can’t put a price tag on their level of professionalism, communication and talent combined. I cannot recommend them highly enough. And I know they will never become monsters from all my compliments (which they deserve!) because they’re just too nice of people. I'm a Forever Fan.
Grace A
5.0
7/09/2024
We loved our experience with Fox and Ivory! The entire team was professional--all our questions/concerns were addressed, and we got responses in a timely manner. We never felt like...
anyone was trying to upsell us. Special shout out to our photographer Victor. We were asked to complete a form before the big day with details, and it was clear that Victor meticulously went through everything. He knew our preferences, notes, and schedule in and out. He had incredible attention to detail and helped us feel comfortable taking photos all day. From the minute he arrived to the last shot taken, he was putting in his 110% to get the perfect photos for us. We got our edited photos within the timeframe promised, and our jaws dropped as we went through the gallery. Highly recommend them for your wedding day.
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