Henington Studios

shots, portraits...just a perfect recreation of everything. They were even able to calmly handle our huge crowd of family members. Simply genuine people. So happy with our decision :).

ny compliments on our engagement/wedding pictures! From the beginning Jay and Larissa have been collaborative and great to work with. During our engagement shoot Jay was interested in learning about us as a couple and what was important for us on the big day. During the planning process they were able to help us create a realistic timeline for the wedding day and were very responsive with all questions we had, no matter how small. On the wedding day, Jay and Larissa exceeded expectations. They were always present taking pictures, but never in the way. They knew exactly what we wanted from prior communications, and was calming knowing they had everything under control. With a large wedding party (20+) they were able to take photos in several locations in a timely manner-one of our favorite pictures we did last minute and took 30 seconds for Jay to shoot! The pictures they took throughout the day are incredible and would have never thought to ask for- we have memories captured that will last a lifetime. We highly recommend Henington, and will be going back for all future photography needs!

he takes. He had a natural eye for where and how to take photos of us and moved around the venue with us to get a variety of backgrounds. He made sure he got what pictures we wanted and also helped me keep track of time during the whirlwind of an event. It was such a great feeling knowing I could trust someone to capture our special moments. It helped give me a piece of mind throughout the whole day. Jay was professional, personable, and patient throughout the whole day- even when dealing with pushy/loud family members and friends. I’ve been blown away by our photos that I’ve seen and enjoy each post on his Instagram page. I would work with Jay again in a heartbeat- and plan to for future family events.

le and the pictures came out amazing!!! He was super creative with the surroundings and it was an amazing day. The wedding photos were beyond breathtaking and brought us to tears. He was able to capture such sweet and special moments. They did so much more for us than just taking pictures. They helped develop our wedding timeline, organize different family members, and helped me handle all the wedding day craziness which was not easy. Not everyone has that special touch to make photos mesmerizing but Jay and Larissa definitely have it and anyone who works with them is very lucky.

rk that I had seen--and then I stumbled on Jay and Larissa's instagram. I thought their wedding and portrait work was unique, eye catching and stunning--and then I found out Larissa offered Boudoir Photography. I was sold. Larissa was patient in plan coordination, timely and efficient in her responses and immediately made me feel at ease with being in minimal clothing with a total stranger. We booked the shoot within just a few weeks. The space was a rented loft with an old fashioned elevator. It was so clean, simply decorated to ensure that I was the focus of the picture and offered so many different ways to "work the room". Larissa was so relaxed and yet insanely encouraging and helpful. She wasn't focused on cookie cutter or cheesy poses (like the kind of stuff that turned me off all the other Chicagoland area photographers!). She demonstrated poses she had in mind which was key, was a great coach about what worked and what needed slight adjustments and was so respectful and patient--and she had a Beyonce and Cardi B playlist ready to go, a definite plus. I was so much more comfortable than I ever thought I could or would be. The actual photo shoot was the most empowering, amazing thing I've probably ever done. I've dealt with body issues my entire life and this was a BIG push out side my comfort zone. For every girl that has stopped herself from doing a shoot because of insecurities--THAT is the EXACT reason to do it (particularly with Larissa). I felt strong, beautiful and sexy--what could be better? The most helpful advice I got was that you see yourself mostly as 2-dimensional figure in the mirror, and your partner loves you for your 3-dimensional, moving, swaying, dynamic self--Larissa captured all this and then some. I also would say it was actually quite a little workout--I give professional models even more credit than before now! Stretching gently before and coming with water are good ideas. I brought my best friend with me (which ended up being so helpful for authentic laughter as well as an ego boost to work the booty!) and she and I marveled for literally hours afterward at how amazing the experience was and how it was so different than what we thought it would be. My advice to anyone interested in a boudoir shoot would be this: 1. Get options of however you define lingerie that you feel GOOD in--the better you feel, the easier it is to be confident. 2. Take the time before the shoot to do something that makes you feel good--endorphins are a nearly-naked girl's best friend. 3. Do NOT do a Boudoir Shoot with anyone but Larissa--she is a magician that will help you see yourself in a totally new, completely incredible way.

f service, and right to print the photos on your own. Jay and Larissa were so fun to work with. My husband and I are not used to having our pictures taken but they made the process enjoyable. Jay and Larissa were very responsive to emails and always on time for shoots. They delivered photos about 5 weeks after the wedding. Click through their website and decide if their style is right for you. We couldn’t be happier with the pictures we received. We’ve also received a ton of compliments on our engagement and wedding pictures from family and friends. There is so much thought and creativity behind each picture. They captured little details and caught a lot of the random moments throughout the day that will be nice to hold on to. Their slideshow really tells the story of our wedding day. We highly recommend Henington Photography for your engagement shoot, wedding, etc.

o me within a couple of hours or so. My husband and I had a destination wedding and didn't get to meet them until our wedding day- so being able to communicate online was a big deal for us! There were no surprises, and everything was as they said it would be. On our wedding day they arrived early and were dressed really nicely, blending in well with the rest of our guests. They both made us feel incredibly comfortable and happy, and by the end of the day they felt like old friends. :) They took a TON of photos, and when we received them we were absolutely blown away!!! They captured some amazing moments that we will cherish forever! They got the photos back to us quickly in an online gallery, and we were able to download them on multiple devices. Our photos are absolutely stunning, and I'm so happy I chose Henington Photography for our wedding day! We love you guys and want to thank you again for helping make our wedding day the best day of our lives! Hopin we'll be able to do maternity and anniversary photos with you in the future! -Jessica & Jeremy

ey made sure it get an understanding of what was important to us. I loved how they made capturing the day their top priority. Jay literally was on the ground getting amazing shoots of our guests getting down on the dance floor. Very easy to get along with and were willing to do whatever it took to make sure myself and the groom were happy with the photos. I would HIGHLY recommend them for capturing your special day or any other special event! Thanks again it was truly an amazing experience working with you two and Matt & I will cherish these photos until we are old and gray :) Bridget & Matt

ing, not to mention the pictures turned out perfectly. Couldn't recommend a better company.

amazing eyes for art. They capture so much love and emotion in every shot, and then turn it in to colorful, modern,and gorgeous photography. I'm confident that choosing them for our engagement shoot and wedding has been the best decision I've made so far in the planning process!

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't have time to get there, so instead Jay shot pictures in a very urban, somewhat plain setting, and made them look incredible! Very unique, artistic, and fun! Would definitely recommend him for an edgy, fun style!

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ng weddings. Their individual strengths compliment each other and make for an incredibly dynamic experience for couples. You want them shooting your wedding!

that they are more than just satisfied, but truly thrilled with their photos. I would recommend them to anyone looking for high quality photography!

y they use lighting is what drew us into their work and they definitely captured that for us. I would highly recommend them.