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s a best man so he knew that not only would the quality of the pictures be amazing, but that Doru could wrangle a group together. He was able to give clear instruction on poses that other photographers we've worked with had over looked (for example, guys put your hands in your pockets not just dangling by your sides!). We did our engagement photos and I understood exactly what he meant. Like most couples, we aren't often the center of attention for an entire hour of staged and candid photos- but Doru made us feel comfortable and helped us embrace the awkwardness which lead to photos that really show the love and happiness we felt. When COVID-19 happened and everything was closing and being postponed- we agreed: we're keeping Doru and The H Photography contract. We were lucky enough to be able to have our wedding, and Doru was there. Every single person who came to celebrate with us, has shared how much THEY enjoyed Doru. He has a way of being professional and capturing all the sweet, candid moments that sometimes get lost throughout the day, while still embracing all the unexpected crazy moments along the way. He is kind, on time, directive, and great at what he does. I promise, if you put your trust in Doru and his company- you will not be disappointed.

ing. He and his wife and worked in different areas of photography (news/reporting, weddings, etc) and what I loved about his pictures is that they tell a story about the day. Although he does them, his main focus is not the artsy photos of the rings and dress- it's more about capturing the emotions of everyone throughout the day. Doru and Claudia were very easy to work with and I had so many guests compliment him for his hard work all throughout the day- He never stopped moving to try and get the perfect shot! You won't be disappointed if you choose them!

he love between my husband and I. He agreed to incorporate our dog in the photos, the dog wasn't really cooperative, but Doru still captured amazing photos with him and we couldn't be happier that he did that. Our wedding was in January, out of all the beautiful weekend before the big day the weather was amazing, unfortunately on the day of our wedding it was brutal winter Saturday night. We had a vision to do photos with string light at night outside. Even though the temperature outside was brutal and it was super windy, Doru still made my vision of string lights happen. We went outside and he took beautiful pictures. When he posted few sneak peek photos on his website and Facebook, my husband and I, we got so many complements on those photos. Everyone was saying how creative he was and they absolutely loved the photos outside as well as on the inside. Doru captures every detailed of our wedding, starting with the dress and the rings, to the cake and flowers. All of our guests were amazed how he captures pictures of them and that he was willing to take photos of them throughout the night as well as taking pictures of us at the same time. Doru listened to all of our ideas and made them happen, he was really responsive to all the emails and it was such a pleasant experience to work with him. We will be definitely booking other photo shoots with Doru and H Photography for different occasions. After working with them I couldn't picture my photos being taken by someone else. Absolutely LOVED working with them and I am looking to working with Doru in the future.

rain and cold. I appreciate his thoughtfulness in trying to make sure we got all of the pictures we wanted, taking special care to make sure everyone looked their best in each pose, and helping us all have fun during the process. I cannot say enough wonderful things on how happy I am with the picture we will treasure for a lifetime.

ur engagement session and wedding photos he got us so excited with energy for each other. We had so much fun taking photos, he really brought out the love in us. My face hurt from smiling at both occasions. We couldn't be happier with the service we received.

ty list. The moment we met Doru, we knew we found the photographer for us. Luckily for us he agreed to come with us to Cabo and photograph our vow renewal. Doru was easy to work with, his attention to detail and his creative eye was more then we could ask for. Cabo is a beautiful place and Doru captured every once of it's beauty in his photographs. So glad he was there for our special day.

stic. They were extremely responsive, professional, and a joy to work with. They are photographers who care and want to make sure you have the best day. Doru does a great job at calming down a nervous bride! H Photography captured my sister's wedding and I was so excited to have them capture ours. I recommend H Photography to anyone getting married, needing professional pictures, etc. Can't thank them enough!

ing so easy and got the most AMAZING shots. We got married in a Catholic church and they can be strict about photographers. I can say that I do not even remember seeing the photographers visible during mass, and the pictures they got are unbelievable. H Photography is husband and wife owned and they are the perfect mix - they could not have been nicer to our bridal party. Our ring bearer had special needs and they were so kind to him, and our young flower girl. They truly captured special moments that show who we really are. It was the perfect balance of traditional, necessary pictures and creative, interesting shots. Multiple people at our reception came up to us saying how great there were and that they could not wait to see the pictures. So glad we made the choice to go with them and cannot wait to use them repeatedly for other special life events.

rings and family heirlooms for beautiful shots beforehand. He embraced our outdoor ceremony by getting great angles and shots during the ceremony, and then by finding interesting places for us to get some more photos of just the two of us. We are more than pleased with the results! He made me feel like a princess throughout the day, and the photos reflect that! My best friend recommended him and his business to me, and allow me to recommend him to all of you!

nt that we had made the right choice. When it became close to our wedding day, rain was in the forecast and up until the morning of, Claudia was messaging me ready to change our timeline, if I chose, to avoid the rain. We ended up keeping the same timeline and both photographers (Claudia included) showed up early. We took a TON of pictures. Even when we were about to call it and be done with photos before the ceremony, she would see another good photo op and she shot away. Those are now some of my favorite photos in the album. Claudia and her team captured everything so perfectly and was such a pleasure to work with. She made our wedding day so much easier and stress free. We received our teaser of photos shortly after the wedding and all of the photos in a couple of weeks! I was shocked! The photos look amazing and the only problem is, we have way too many to choose from. The lighting and the color in all the photos are just what we pictured. We would highly recommend H Photography to anyone looking for a photographer.

nt shoot were stunning even on a cool overcast and cloudy day. We loved them and had fun taking them! On our wedding day, Doru & Claudia worked flawlessly with each other and came up with some awesome, unique, and fun ideas for our photos. We got to see our “preview” of our wedding photos and we are in love with how perfect they are, they make our hearts smile because Doru & Claudia were able to capture the emotions of the moment. We cannot wait to see the rest and look forward to working with them in the future!

rection from us, Doru took charge and started from the very beginning to capture all of our special moments that made a difference in all our memories for years to come. I’m elated that we hired you and will always recommend you. I love all of the photos that you took. Thank You Doru for a job well done.

ing. He is very accommodating and makes sure to capture all of those amazing moments and beyond. Our engagement photos were amazing and we have seen a sample of our wedding ones, which we are already in love with! We can't wait to see all of the rest! I would highly recommend Doru and H photography for weddings or any special events!

edding. He had a wonderful personality with the crowd, was very professional, and was constantly asking me for any other photos that I would like taken, as he didn’t want us to miss anything from this special day. His creativity with scenes that he created was absolutely beautiful. Definitely not your typical wedding photographer. We saw his previous work and were sold on him then...but after working with him ourselves, and seeing the gorgeous engagement photos he did, we know we made the best and only choice. We can’t wait to see the memories he captured for us. I would highly recommend Doru as he is the best of the best!!

mfortable in front of the camera. He pays attention to detail and captures every special moment! The photos are crisp and very clear. He responds in a timely manner to any questions or requests you may have! We will definitely be using H Photography again in the future for photo sessions! We appreciate his talent and hard work!

place! The photographs in downtown Chicago of this special moment are priceless! Next was their engagement session and this is where they became so natural for expressing their love for one another. It definitely shows in the photographs that they captured along with the environment. We truly love their art form, they pay attention to all details. Of course our most treasured moments of their wedding! From getting ready, to pre ceremony, ceremonial moments, out door pictures and of the reception we are in awe. They were so attentive to details, making sure to get all our group photos of families and the candid pictures that bring the wedding day so alive through the photographs. We highly recommend H Photography; their expertise is incredible!

es. The photos are magnificent as as well as the album. I hope we have the opportunity to work with him again.

e can't imagine not having them capture all the next life moments we have in the coming years. The duo team are incredible to work with, very accommodating, exceptional work, great attention to detail, and patient and understanding. Our photos are incredible and they truly captured every moment of our journey. I highly recommend H Photography for your engagement, wedding and any other life event or special moment you want to cherish forever.

aphy. We even had our proofs within a few weeks after our wedding! You won’t be disappointed!!

and attire. He did an amazing job photographing moments from beginning to end. I could not ask for better photos from my special day for the cost. What set Doru apart from the others was that he suggested meeting at the venue for our initial meeting. That was an amazing idea!!! Doru is exceptional and I would not have had my special day photographed any differently. <3

at amount of people and the amount patience that is needed to take photos and gather everyone in order to take photos. They were patience, they listened to what we wanted, and gave it their best! We had very limited time due to running late for photos, but they took many photos and we had plenty to choose from! The only thing we regret is not having more time to take photos because they are exceptional at what they do. Doru took our engagement photos and they were beautiful! We recommend them for your once in a lifetime event because you will not regret it!!

smile! I always get excited when I hear a couple has selected him to capture there special day. Five Stars!

ctures from in the moment pictures to all the necessary family and friends pictures. I cannot say enough about H Photography and their professionalism and true talent. They are worth every penny and highly reccommend H Photography for any and all of your photography needs!

to us. They were professional and friendly and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Our engagement session shots came out great and we’re so excited to see what the wedding photos look like

antly, the photos turned out great! We had an exceptional experience with the both of them and would highly recommend H Photography to anyone!

n the best choice we have ever made. There are no words to show the appreciation we have towards your dedication and hard work. HPhotography THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

referred to this dynamic duo by a work friend and I’ve already referred them to another work friend that is planning her wedding! Please choose HPhotography!

was a like a ninja! He got all the pictures we wanted and pictures we didn’t even know we wanted until we got them! He was so professional and very kind! We even stayed extra to make sure we got all of the moments captured that we wanted, because you know wedding timelines never go as planned ;). We are beyond thrilled with our photos and HIGHLY recommend H Photography to anyone on any budget! They really work with you to make your dream wedding a reality that you can relive for years to come :)

ay. He took a mix of traditional and nontraditional photos, which is exactly what we wanted. He captured every moment that was important to us, and he even managed to make us smile in the park when it was 90 degrees out! If you're looking for beautiful wedding photos at an incredible value, look no further. These guys are the right choice.

otoshoot with him, and the results were amazing - he was very prescriptive in his instructions on how to pose and what to do for various shoots (which we needed) and also managed to incorporate many of our ideas into the album. On the wedding day, he managed to captured many candid and posed pictures of all the guests and most importantly the family members that we wanted to capture most pictures of. We did have terrible weather that day (thanks Chicago), but that did not stop us from capturing many wonderful indoor photos. Big thanks to Doru for capturing all the wonderful moments of our big day!!! Highly recommended!!

e was stealthy and captured every moment conceivable - all without even being noticed. We've been to some weddings where the photographer is almost obnoxious in interrupting special moments with the couple, friends and family, etc., in trying to capture posed or staged moments - H Wedding Photography pulled off many special 'real moments' .... those priceless opportunities to capture real emotions, laughter, interactions and joy. Words cannot express our gratitude; this was an incredible experience and worth every penny. Thank you!

as ready to take shots at the scene. He even knows the secret hall way where we could fit the whole family and friends. He also led the way to walk through all theater district and millennium park, finding all the proper background to capture the big moments. He is so fun to work with and knows how to make posing comfortable. I would highly recommend H Photography if you are looking for a wedding shot, or any shot!

r photographers, we actually saw their work from our friend's wedding. So we set up a meeting and that was it, we met with them and signed the contract that day. Not only are their digital pictures beautiful, but their albums are just gorgeous and so unique. We absolutely loved working with them and our day just wouldn't have been the same had we not had them as our photographers. Thank you for catching such special moments!!!

! We had plenty of guests compliment Doru throughout the day, so we had already known we made the right decision before even seeing how wonderful the photos turned out!

so listens to your desires for your day.

odstock, IL) that H Photography had taken. Upon meeting the husband and wife photography duo, we knew that they were the perfect photographers for us. They have the most artistic eye for making incredible photos of their subjects as well as using any kind of environment the photos are being taken in. Their creativity and artistic brilliance shines through in the most mesmerizing way when you look at the photos they will take for you. As an added bonus, they are also very personable, so easy to work with, and will help you with any additional vendors you need for your wedding. Without their help all along our 11 week wedding planning way, we would never have been able to have the most beautiful and wonderful wedding we had!

ht choice. They are so easy going and flexible to work with. They do a phenomenal job balancing everything that was important to us- including emotions, lighting, details, and capturing us as a real couple, rather than posed. Their communication was amazing at all times, and we knew we could count on them to get back in touch soon with any questions that we had. Hiring a professional photographer allowed us to focus on enjoying our day and being present in the moment, while they captured everything we experienced together as a couple. Also, we had a rather large bridal party and large families to take pictures with, and they mastered this all with time even left to spare. They are creative, nice, outgoing, and so skilled with their work. I highly recommend that you hire them for any weddings or other special events.

at types of photos we liked. We got married on a farm and it had so many interesting spots to shoot. The pictures turned out amazing! Doru and Claudia were so nice to work with and they really made us feel comfortable. We had 7 nieces and nephews in the wedding and they were so awesome with accommodating them. I am blown away by all of the detail they captured in the pictures. We have already recommended them to some of our friends who are getting married!

ve known about him before her wedding. Doru is very creative and easy to work with; he never asked us to do too much. Doru is also very organized, he always sends his work on time and tells us what to expect next. It is one of the best decisions that we made for our wedding. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, I highly recommend H Photography.

lot of traffic coming to the photo shoot so we were a half hour late to do a road closure. He was totally understanding and did not mind waiting for us at all. The price was very affordable. I read other reviews and saw the pictures he had taken on his website and thought he was great. I loved the way the pictures turned out. I definitely recommend him to anyone! He is very sweet, attentive, and took any of our recommendations with ease. We decided to buy all of the pictures because of how they turned out! Thanks, Doru!

is creative and took his job very seriously. We had a surprise hayride after the ceremony and he played along and hopped on with us and the parties while taking amazing pictures. I strongly recommend this company!

h fun to work with! He got to know my husband and I before the wedding so he was able to capture "us". I had so many guests coming up to me and commenting on how creative he was. A true artist! I would recommend using H Photography for any special occasion that you want captured.

ring all the emails and phone calls I made involving questions & booking their services. Extremely reasonable price. Absolutely amazing photography. Doru is a true artist and that shows in each of his photos. He gives very helpful posing instructions, has an artist's eye for the setting of each photo, captures & frames candids fabulously, and after he's done editing, every single photo looks absolutely beautiful, regardless of the weather. He is also very kind and genuine, a pleasure to work with, very friendly, and also obviously passionate about what he does. Never did we feel rushed along. He makes sure every photo looked stunning! Thank you Doru! Also the nice thing about H Photography is that it's a small family business and so you know your photographer beforehand, are in contact with him/her, and feel very cared for each step of the way.

erfect match. They are 2 of the sweetest, professional people you will ever meet. We were able to look at their portfolio, and they also had worked with our friends on their wedding 3 years prior. Doru and Claudia are extremely prompt with responses and prints. I adored our engagement photos and just received our wedding photos and they are perfect! Doru and Claudia also have the most reasonable photography packages. I will be using them for future life events and can't wait to work with them again!

the very best for our wedding pictures. Doru completely captured the emotion, energy and depth of our day. He beautifully photographed all our guests and our venue. He so beautifully captured our love through very natural and candid photography. Doru's equipment is very good because our photographs are amazingly clear and vibrant. We knew he would be great but he undoubtedly surpassed all of our expectations. We had a very open budget for photography but Doru was very reasonable. His work is so much more unique and beautiful than many more expensive photographers we considered. His ability and eye for photography is very innate. He is very kind and accommodating. Doru was also very responsive which is so important for a bride. I would highly recommend him to anyone for photography. We feel very, very blessed to have had the opportunity to work with him.

g day. The photos they took for both our engagement and wedding day are absolutely perfect and exactly what I was looking for. I had no doubt about Doru and Claudia. They are both amazing people and artists! I can't thank you both enough for all your hard work and for making our wedding day the best day ever. You guys worked to capture our wedding day from start to finish barely even stopping in-between. I have been raving about your work and will definitely be using you in the future. Thank you so much again! Colleen & Anthony Natali

moments that were important to us. He was a constant professional, moving as quickly as he could to capture as many memories as possible. We cant say enough about how hard he worked while he was with us, the artistic touches he added and the quality of the photos and the album that he produced for us was extraordinary. There isn't anything more you could ask for when working with a professional photographer!

if it wasn't quite looking how he wanted, we changed it up and made it happen. He's incredibly professional and super personable. He has a great sense of humor and was easy going enough that we all had a ton of fun during the photos, but also got it done efficiently so we didn't miss out on anything. He's great with our 5 year old flower girls and very patient with our dogs and all of our crazy ideas. I couldn't imagine working with anyone else and will for sure use him in the future. Our pictures are amazing and more than we could've every asked for.

hey allowed us to ask questions, while of course showing us their product. We instantly fell in love with their style and it did not take us long to make our decision. Our engagement photo shoot was quite the experience. For some reason, my wife was nervous and it showed on the photos. Doru allowed her to take my time, and tried his best to make her feel comfortable. The pictures turned out phenomenal. On our wedding day, Doru and Claudia were claim and collected, which made the experience less stressful for us. A lot of great moments were caught on camera. I feel like they knew exactly who/what to take pictures of because we were so excited when we got our pictures back. We definitely recommend H Photography! They are reasonable and their products are high quality. We just received our pictures and our wedding album—we were ecstatic! We will be using them again! Thanks, Doru and Claudia!

price it is worth the money because your paying for high quality results.

ence and therefore a small portfolio; the second was a larger, more commercial firm with many photographers; and lastly, we met with Doru of H Photography (in March 2016). After speaking with the different photographers, the choice was very clear! We chose H Photography for many reasons. Doru is a very down-to-earth, no-fuss, humble, and kind person and businessman. He doesn't over-sell himself or his business. He clearly articulates his passion for family, photography, and art, which is evident in the portfolios he brings to his consultations. H Photography's pricing is very reasonable and competitive with other photographers in Chicago area. One of the key issues that my husband and I personally have is that we are not the type of people who like to be the center of attention. Doru is superb at coaching couples in order to capture excellent composition and light, and amazing and memorable photographs with so much patience and grace! We did an engagement session in April 2016, which was very helpful for the three of us to get to know each other as well as have practice being in front of a camera! The practice paid off on our wedding day as we were very comfortable in front of the camera and working with him. We absolutely love the photos from our wedding this August, and look forward to continuing to build a relationship with Doru and H Photography as we need to capture more of our life's events! Highly, highly recommend H Photography!

es on the wedding day as to how we pose and what preferences there are. His photography skills are excellent! We were extremely pleased with the photos we have received back. He even went out of his way to help us get outdoor shots we didn't think we'd be able to have. What's more is that he regularly works with the videographer Gabi. There were no worries of whether they would work well together or if we needed to provide additional support coordinating a videographer and photographer - they know what they're doing! We're so glad we chose them!

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ly recommend H photography. You will not be disappointed.

isions we had to make, but selecting our photographer was the easiest. I knew H. Photography would exceed our expectations and they lived up to the task. Our wedding day was the only rainy day in 2 weeks of beautiful summer days. When I woke up in the morning, the dark sky and pouring rain threatened to ruin our plan for a photo shoot at popular Chicago spots such as the Adler Planetarium, the Chicago theater, the Magnificent Mile, etc. But with a little bit of luck and intermittent breaks in the rain, HPhotography managed to shoot some amazingly artistic and candid pictures. Doru had a plan B for everything and throughout the day and the many planned stops we made, he always identified a few new and unexpected shots that made our wedding day memorable. He was the ultimate professional and helped take the stress off of us by pre-planning the itinerary and general shots we wanted and making great suggestions prior to, during and even after the wedding as we reviewed and put together the album. H. Photography will be part of all our significant life milestones and we give them the highest recommendation! Thank you H. Photography! Roxana and Ivan A.

so glad we chose them. They are wonderful to work with and returned some absolutely stunning pictures. We couldn't be happier. Thanks Doru and Claudia!

d for pictures the day of the wedding. For example, I made a list of the pictures I really wanted and he brought that list with him on my wedding day to make sure that he got every one. He even scouted our off-site picture locations beforehand so he knew where he could take the best pictures, You can really tell that he loves what he does and I can't wait to see our final pictures and album. I would highly recommend him!

Photography. My husband, who hates getting his picture taken, loved our wedding pictures so much HE suggested we "do this every 5 years" with H Photography--take photos, not get married :) Thank you so very much, Doru and Claudia, for capturing all of the beautiful, special moments on our wedding day!

Not one picture is the same and we feel that we have an amazing selection of wedding memories! Doru was extremely accomodating and friendly throughout the entire process. He even remembered the names of everyone in our bridal party! I highly recommend working with this vendor! -Ashley & Seth

g us determine the best wedding package for us, and we did an engagement photo session with her so that we could get to know her better. What we loved was that Claudia really only provided direction as needed, she wasn't shy, but she also wasn't overly pushy. The wedding day went off without a hitch (no pun intended). Claudia came and took photos while I got ready with my bridesmaids, and Sergio joined my husband and the groomsmen while they got ready. It was really gray to have two photographers to capture every moment. Right after the wedding, Claudia sent us a few photos that we could share with friends right away. I am so excited to see the rest of our photos. She is very talented!!!

. I would 100% recommend them!

they both came out truly amazing! Way beyond our expectations. I would highly recommend them for any occasion.

an outdoor wedding and it rained nonstop on that day, I was afraid that our picture won't come out right but Omg! they were absolutely beautiful, We couldn’t have asked for anything better. H. Photography did a tremendous job, the effect they used with the rain was super unique. As a bride that was very particular about the outcome of her wedding pictures I was very much happy and satisfied that we chose them to cover both our engagement shoot and wedding. They were so good, kind and patience with all of our guests. Thank you so much and we truly appreciate all of your effort and words of encouragement all throughout that rainy day!

age that fit our needs and budget, and was always professional and quick to respond. He was a huge help in suggesting photo ops for us that we may have not thought about, or didn't know how to get the photos. It's not always easy to get photos with all the family/friends that are present at your wedding, but Doru made sure that he made it happen for us! His candid shots are spot on, and his portraits are just beautiful. He made sure to capture some of the "love" moments between my husband and I, but also took some fun photos of us bowling and playing bocce, and just being goofy. It was nice to have a variety of photos instead of just super posed ones! I've had many people who weren't even at the wedding stop me after they saw the preview photos posted on social media and ask me who did my photos. If you are looking to hire a photographer for your wedding, Doru and H. Photography is definitely the way you should go!!

they are worth every penny that we spent to have our wedding captured through photos. They have an eye for the most beautiful shots. Claudia and Doru are professional, patient, hard working, and creative. They went above and beyond to make sure our wedding photos were special and unique. With out us asking, Claudia and Doru went on their own time and scouted out picture spots near our wedding venue. We could not be more thankful for them! If you are having a wedding, you NEED The H Wedding Photographers to be there to preserve the most important night of your life.

wn, and then more. My husband and I had real high expectations for our photography of our wedding and all that leads up to it pertaining to our pictures. Doru and Claudia surpassed our expectations! From the way they were in contact with us, to getting to know us and our vision, to the engagement photo session, to creating the engagement photo signature book for the wedding, to the wedding day, to working with our fun and crazy bridesmaids and groomsmen, to the time and effort put forth by them to help us create our gorgeous wedding album...we just can't say enough! Someone who captures your vision and creates a story for you to remember for years to come is exactly what they did for us. Doru and Claudia created so many memories of our wedding day for us and our families to enjoy and we cannot thank them enough!

laughter comes through all our photos. Doru is a true artist and his passion shows in his work. He has an eye for unique shots and is able to provide amazing photos you don't even realize that he was shooting. Highly recommended, great value and great service.

on their wedding day.

could not be more pleased with the quality of service provided! Doru and Claudia are experts in their field of work. They are very easy to work with and very professional. They both have a gift for being able to capture moments on camera. They have always been punctual and never missed a beat at any of the events we employed them for. Their service goes above and beyond. They have captured very special moments of our lives on camera and they are breathtakingly beautiful! We will continue to employ their services for all future events and photo sessions. They are a wonderful couple and true professionals in their field!