Fox + Ivory Photo & Video

re truly worth the investment—you want to be able to remember and relive the day for years and generations to come. I looked through countless photographers in the Chicago area trying to find someone whose work we loved while still fitting within our budget with multiple package options. At the end of the day, Fox + Ivory was the clear choice, and we could not have been happier. From the very beginning, they are incredibly communicative. They take the time to talk through your vision for the wedding timeline and offer thoughtful feedback based on their experience, while still respecting and prioritizing what is important to you. They make sure you know that, ultimately, you have the final say. Their entire team is attentive, professional, and incredibly talented. One thing I especially appreciated about having a full team is the peace of mind knowing that, if something unexpected were to happen on the wedding day—whether a photographer gets sick or there is another unforeseen issue—they already have a reliable backup plan in place. You never have to worry or spend energy figuring it out yourself; THEY HAVE IT COVERED. Leading up to the wedding, they ask incredibly detailed questions to understand exactly what you want and what matters most to you. This made us feel confident that we would get all of the photos we were hoping for, along with countless moments we may not have even thought to ask for. Jay was fantastic throughout the process and was always wonderful to communicate with, whether by email or phone. They even have a platform where you can easily schedule a call if you need to talk something through, so you never feel like you're left wondering or trying to figure things out on your own. And Manuela, our lead photographer, was incredible. She did an amazing job rallying everyone together for group photos, keeping things moving, and making sure she captured the specific moments and photos I had asked for. She was attentive without being intrusive, and we are so grateful for the memories she captured for us. If you are getting married in the Chicago area/suburbs and are trying to find a photographer/videographer, I cannot recommend Fox + Ivory enough. They are worth the investment, and we would choose them again in a heartbeat.

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pher was Sadie and we had Cassie as second shooter and Wyatt as videographer. We had such a great time with them and they ensured we had a great time while doing pictures. Our engagement pictures and wedding pictures also turned out amazing and are something we will truly cherish forever! Highly recommend Fox and Ivory for your picture and video needs!

camera, starting with our engagement photos. The whole team worked so smoothly together on our wedding day. They did a very good job of keeping everyone on schedule, following the photo guidelines of our church, and managing the large group photos and wedding party. Some of our favorite photos are the candid ones that they captured throughout the day! We love how all the photos and videos turned out and are so happy to have these memories captured for years to come!

n the price range we wanted to spend. A week before our wedding, we learned via email that our lead photographer had to have emergency surgery and the second photographer (Zohair) would become our lead. Zohair did an excellent job capturing moments, providing direction, and delivered great photos. The Fox+Ivory team even provided free rehearsal dinner photography due to the unforeseen circumstances. We really appreciated them going above and beyond given these unfortunate circumstances, and would highly recommend them.

irections were so helpful and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Jen knew what shots she wanted so there was no wasted time in getting tons of important photos, and she was open to the photos my husband and I wanted as well. We received a few photos within a week of our wedding and they all look beautiful - we can't wait for the rest of the album.

e, and shot list in advance, the photographers we were assigned were completely unprepared. This led to significant delays, an abundance of stress, rushed portraits, and missed photo opportunities with each other, as the bride and groom, and with our loved ones. The photographers had not scouted our location in advance, they did not keep to our schedule, and they lacked focus and direction. The photography challenges we faced on our wedding day show in the final gallery we were delivered. We did not receive the quality and quantity of photos we expected, and few photos feel worthy of printing or sharing with family and friends. When we shared feedback with Jay and Peter after our wedding, they dismissed our concerns and did not take accountability.

h it. Since we were planning from out of town, they were incredibly accommodating with our schedule, which made the whole process so much easier and stress-free. Most of our communication throughout the planning process was with the owner, who was very responsive and helpful. Then, the week of the wedding, they made sure we had a final details call directly with Nisa, which gave me so much confidence going into the big day and made sure everything was perfectly aligned. For our engagement session, Nisa helped suggest beautiful locations and even gave us the flexibility to change if we wanted. She had a great eye for where to take photos and guided us through posing in a way that felt natural and comfortable. On our wedding day, Nisa and Andrew arrived early and immediately got started capturing moments. They were organized and made sure to get all the photos on my must-have list—and then some! Any additional requests I had were met with enthusiasm, and they were always quick to jump in and capture both the planned shots and fun candid moments. If you have specific photos in mind, definitely share them—they are very responsive and want to make sure your vision comes to life. We’re so grateful for how they captured our day and would highly recommend Fox and Ivory!

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!

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!

ll the color, sparkle and joy of that day. Jen’s fun energy was infectious and the bridal party loved her. Highly recommend!

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! 

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!

, 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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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

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k on! Manuella led the team perfectly!

rsonalities and what looks good in pictures. We trust her so much.

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*

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!

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!

k about! Fox and ivory has great communication and works with you as much as you need! I would highly recommend them!

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!

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!

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.

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

edding photos! We enjoyed working with Fox + Ivory and highly recommend working with them for your big day!

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!

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!