4.5 out of 5 stars and 22 reviews Best of Weddings (2x).
4.5
(22)Photo & Video Chicagoland | Destination
About this vendor
Welcome to Ivory Light Studio, where timeless moments are captured in the soft glow of ivory light. With 15 years of experience, I specialize in wedding, elopement, and engagement photography, crafting romantic, photojournalistic images that tell your unique love story.
At Ivory Light Studio, I believe that every couple deserves to have their special moments preserved in a way that reflects their love and connection. That's why I take a personalized approach to every shoot, ensuring that your vision and personality shine through in every photograph.
My style is characterized by its timeless elegance and romantic allure, with a focus on capturing candid moments and genuine emotions. Whether you're exchanging vows in a grand ceremony or stealing quiet moments together during an intimate elopement, I'll be there to document every smile, tear, and tender embrace.
One of the things that sets Ivory Light Studio apart is my dedication to capturing the beauty of natural light. I specialize in harnessing the soft, ethereal glow of ivory light to create images that are both breathtaking and timeless. Whether we're shooting in a lush garden, a historic venue, or a secluded beach at sunset, I'll use my expertise to ensure that every photo is bathed in the warm, romantic glow of ivory light.
But beyond just taking beautiful photographs, my goal is to provide you with an unforgettable experience from start to finish. From our initial consultation to the delivery of your final images, I'll work closely with you to ensure that every aspect of your photography experience exceeds your expectations.
So whether you're planning a lavish wedding, a romantic elopement, or a fun-filled engagement session, let Ivory Light Studio capture the magic of your love story in timeless, romantic photographs filled with gorgeous ivory light. Let's create memories together that you'll cherish for a lifetime.
Based in Schiller Park, IL, Ivory Light Studio is a wedding photography specialist.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.
Best of Weddings
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4.5
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I interviewed Aga in September 2025 for my September 2026 wedding. She seemed well priced and we loved her photography style, so we sent her an $800 deposit to book her. I didn’t h...
ear from her in the meantime but thought it was normal to communicate again closer to the wedding.
I tried e-mailing her multiple times and even texted over the course of a couple of weeks in March 2026 to ask about hiring her for a different photo shoot I wanted to do. I was concerned I was not hearing back, so I looked up her recent reviews and saw 2 new reviews that made me worry about her reliability. I sent her another e-mail stating that and asking for my deposit back. Within 2 minutes, she was calling me. I wasn’t able to pick up in that moment, but she was then finally responding to me via email. Her excuse was that she was out of the country and sometimes honeybook does not notify her of emails. I found it all to be too suspicious and she told me she could not refund my deposit. I asked if I could transfer the money to a different photo shoot so not all my money was lost. She completely stopped responding to me again. I do not recommend hiring her. I have since hired a different photographer and it’s obvious she is much more communicative and already talking to me about day of timeline.
I am baffled by these 5-star reviews.
Contract signed on 3/28/25 for my 12/13/25 wedding. Included was an engagement session for $400.
She never scheduled the session. I emailed 9...
/25 to ask to use $400 for prints/an album instead. No response. F/Us sent 10/3 and 10/15. I finally received a response on 10/16; she said the $400 could be reallocated and she was overseas until the end of Oct.
I sent the balance via Zelle on 11/30 and emailed to confirm receipt. No response. Followed up on 12/2. She replied on 12/2 confirming payment and again advised that she was overseas and would return on 12/10. She suggested a call "any day...no later than 2PM CST” to go over the next steps and schedule. I suggested 1:00PM on 12/5. No response. F/U on 12/5 PM asking her to let me know when SHE was available. She replied 12/7 blaming bad internet connection and finally got a call set up with her just 5 days before my wedding.
THEN- At 5:11pm THE DAY BEFORE MY WEDDING, I got a call from her to tell me that she was “stuck in immigration” and could not make it to my wedding. She sent her cousin (also a photographer) to shoot the wedding, and then Aga would edit and send the photos.
The contract states: “The Client shall receive final digital image delivery within 1 month from the Wedding Event.”
I heard NOTHING from her after she canceled on me the night before my wedding. I sent an email asking for status on 1/14/26; no response until 1/19 when she promised them "later this week.”
I sent a follow-up on 1/25. No response. I received an email on 1/27 with a link to some of the photos, but not all of them had uploaded, due to “internet issues.” There were less than 200 photos, only from pre-ceremony. I had ZERO pictures of my husband and I together. I sent an email on 1/30 asking for status; email was ignored. I sent another on 2/6, also ignored.
On 2/11 I sent a text to both Aga AND her cousin, in hopes that she could assist in getting a response. I got a call from Aga. She said she was going to try re-uploading them, and that she was flying back to the US on 2/19 and if needed she would hand-deliver the USB.
That was the LAST time I have had any communication with her.
I texted on 2/19 asking about the USB. No response. I texted on 2/23, 2/25, 2/27, 2/28, 3/4, and 3/5; all ignored. I also tried messaging via WhatsApp on 2/28, 3/2, 3/3, 3/4, and 3/5. ALL ignored.
I also found her Instagram; on the first photo are comments from other clients begging her to respond to their “many messages."
Two of these women also got calls the DAY BEFORE THEIR WEDDINGS (Oct and Nov) to tell them she was stuck in Poland and couldn’t be at their weddings.
On 3/5 I emailed advising that the lack of communication had left me no choice but to pursue legal action.
I FINALLY received more photos as of Sunday 3/8, and as of today I believe I have all of them.
I received an email from her “sister” today, giving me a story about how she’s going through some personal issues, etc. so now the “sister” is reviewing all of her orders and making sure photos are uploaded.
I have requested she return the $400 for the engagement shoot to me so I never have to deal with her again. I will be pursuing this until I am refunded.
Another client found BBB complaints about her under a different business name. All complaints are the exact same issues that I’ve experienced, and they go back YEARS! This is not a temporary issue she’s been going through… it sounds more like a scam. BEWARE!
I do not recommend anyone use this photographer. Her communication is horrible! She will miss calls and ghost for days or weeks.
It should have been a red flag when she missed our...
first call but she had a whole story that she had gotten rear ended and was waiting for the police to file a report and that is why she didn’t call. My friend used her for her wedding and her photos had been a little late but Agnes said her turnaround time was now 30 days because AI tools make it easier and faster to edit. She also had reasonable pricing and didn’t try to push extras.
We didn’t do an engagement shoot so I didn’t reach out again until closer to our wedding in October 2025. She said on the initial call that she was very hands on with creating a timeline and working with our venue’s event planner so we had a plan for the day and this was a lie. She never reached out to our event planner and I had to create the entire timeline for the day. When we were about 2 weeks out I texted her to set up a call to go over the timeline. On the day we planned, I texted her and she didn’t reply or call. I didn’t hear from her until 3 days later, she said she had a health emergency. We finally had a phone call the next day and went over the timeline.
Then the Monday the week of my wedding she calls and she tells me she is stuck in Poland and she would not be back for the wedding. She had already reached out and secured another photographer to take the photos and she said she would still be editing them. I got the other photographer’s contact info and at that point I was trying not to stress since I at least knew someone would be there to take photos. She assured me that I would still get my photos 30 days after the wedding and said she would be gifting me 50 free prints due to the situation.
I called the other photographer and we went over the timeline and I will say that she was great and I had no issues or anything at the wedding itself.
I emailed Agnes 32 days after the wedding for an update. Heard nothing. 11 days later I emailed again and she got back saying that her WiFi in Poland was bad and she had them finished but was having issues uploading and they should be on the portal by the end of the week. Emailed her at the end of the week and got no reply. Emailed again a couple days later and still no reply.
2 WEEKS go by and still NOTHING, I sent multiple emails, texts, posted on her IG. I had to send out thank you’s with no photo because I couldn’t keep waiting.
After another few days I sent an email saying if she can’t get me the photos that I was going to ask the original photographer to edit them and she could send the rest of my money.
I then got a phone call from her saying she hadn’t gotten any of my emails (funny she called right after sending one threatening to get my money back though) and gave me her WhatsApp. She said she was still having issues uploading. I truly don’t think she had edited anything at this point. 4 days later half of the photos were uploaded to the site. 5 days after that the rest were uploaded.
They looked fine but there was not much attention to detail as I had to have my dad who knows photos edit random people & things out of the background of a bunch of photos.
She never even messaged me to tell me that the rest of the photos were on there & that is the last I heard from her. Unsurprisingly, she never reached out about my free prints she promised.
Highly recommend if you're in the Chicago land area
Aga did a BEAUTIFUL job. I feel as though it is hard to find a photographer that is able to truly capture how beautiful an event is and she exceeded all my expectations. She took m...
y engagement and wedding pictures and there was not one picture that was less than perfect in my eyes. Additionally, she was amazing to work with! She is one of the kindest people and extremely responsive. I absolutely loved having her part of my big day 🫶🏻
I got to work with Aga as a DJ for a wedding and would absolutely recommend her to any couple or vendor! She was flexible and knowledgeable and worked to make sure that the bride a...
nd groom got to fully enjoy each moment of their celebration in the way that they'd imagined and planned.
AGA IS THE BEST!
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Ivory Light Studio for both our engagement session and our wedding day on May 31, 2025—and we couldn’t be happier wit...
h our experience. From the very beginning, Aga was incredibly helpful, patiently answering all our questions and guiding us through a process that was entirely new to us.
During our engagement shoot, she immediately put us at ease. Her direction was so natural and effortless that we felt completely comfortable in front of the camera. After that session, I knew we had found someone truly special.
On our wedding day, Aga exceeded every expectation. Not only were we blown away, but our entire bridal party couldn’t stop raving about how amazing she was. With so much happening throughout the day, Aga kept everything flowing smoothly—organizing photo moments with grace, keeping the pace moving, and somehow making it all feel stress-free and fun.
We’ve only seen a sneak peek of the photos so far, and I’m already completely in love. Hiring Aga was, hands down, one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We are so grateful for her talent, professionalism, and the heart she puts into her work.
Aga was truly wonderful to work with we are so happy that we trusted here to document our wedding!
From the very beginning communication was excellent, we asked to meet in-person...
at first and were immediately comfortable with Aga at her studio space. She saw our vision and knew how to make it happen. When we weren't sure how the process should work, Aga guided us with lists and tips.
During the timer after we booked to the actual wedding Aga made sure that we communicated as needed to have everything day of, but she didn't need any hand-holding. She knew what needed to happen.
Day of, she was timely, and got right into it! She knew the photos that needed to happen and was able to snap the day-of-requested photos with no problems at all! She was on the ball the whole night and even helped bustle my dress like a PRO when we needed a little help!
She is truly a professional, our guests even commented at our wedding how great she was! We are so happy Aga was there to photograph our wedding. Thank you so much Aga!!
Aga was absolutely amazing to work with! She photographed our wedding on June 15, 2024, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. She made us feel so comfortable i...
n front of the camera, and her energy and passion for what she does really showed throughout the day.
The photos are beautiful, and she captured so many special moments that we’ll cherish forever. Looking through them brings us right back to all the emotions of the day. We’re so grateful to have had Aga as our photographer and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who truly cares about their work and their couples. Thank you, Aga!
Aga did such an amazing job with our engagement photos! She had great location suggestions, and the photos turned out absolutely beautiful. The turnaround was so quick, and we love...
every single picture. We’re so happy we chose her and can’t wait for the wedding!
Aga was so amazing for our wedding last year! She make us feel very comfortable and natural in front of camera. She is so kind and easy to work with, and we could really see how mu...
ch she love what she do.
The photos are so beautiful, we cannot stop looking at them! She capture all the best moments, even little ones we did not notice on the wedding day. We are so happy we choose Aga, and we will always recommend her to friends. Thank you so much, Aga!
Aga did an incredible job capturing my bridal shower last July! The photos are absolutely beautiful, and she caught so many special moments with my family and friends. She was so e...
asy to work with and made everything feel effortless. The turnaround was super quick, and I couldn’t be happier with the final images. Highly recommended!
Aga did an amazing job capturing our wedding last February! The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, and we love her light and airy editing style. She was professional, easy to ...
work with, and delivered everything so quickly. Couldn’t be happier with the results!
I planned my wedding in a month and was so lucky to find Ivory light studio to capture our wedding. Aga was very patient with me and she made me feel very confident in her skills. ...
She showed up on time, she knew her way around the venue and what moments I wanted captured without me having to tell her. She was also very good at managing the stressful situation with family during photos. I really enjoyed having her and her video team at my wedding. The pictures came out beautiful and I highly recommend her for your wedding!
Aga is very personable, flexible, and has fantastic communication. She was so kind and lovely to my family during our event, and her work, of course, was fantastic. I have already ...
gotten so many compliments on how lovely the photos are. Thank you so much, Aga.
Ivory Light Studio showed up and immediately jumped into action. She ensured we stepped away from the event to get personal photos as well as lots of shots in action. She was profe...
ssional, kind and accommodating. Would highly recommend
On October 21st, 2023, Ivory Light Studio, led by Aga and Eddie, beautifully captured our wedding day through their expert photography and videography. Aga's skillful eye for compo...
sition and Eddie's seamless video editing resulted in stunning, cinematic memories that truly exceeded our expectations. Their professionalism and genuine passion for their craft made the entire experience effortless and enjoyable. We highly recommend Ivory Light Studio for anyone seeking exceptional wedding photography and videography services.
Ivory Light Studio exceeded all expectations for our wedding last June! Their attention to detail and creative vision truly captured every precious moment. The photos and videos ar...
e breathtakingly beautiful, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommend Ivory Light Studio for any special occasion
Absolutely fantastic experience! From start to finish, our wedding photography was in the best hands. Ivory Light Studio team was professional, talented, and incredibly friendly. W...
e received our photos in less than two weeks. Highly recommended!
Absolutely fantastic experience! From start to finish, our wedding photography was in the best hands. Ivory Light Studio team was professional, talented, and incredibly friendly. W...
e received our photos within 1 week! Highly recommend!!
Our wedding was made even more magical thanks to Aga's incredible talent for capturing light and airy images. From the moment we met Aga, we knew we were in good hands. Her ability...
to effortlessly play with natural light resulted in photographs that exuded a timeless elegance.
Every image Aga captured seemed to glow with a soft, ethereal quality, perfectly reflecting the romantic ambiance of our special day. Her attention to detail and creative vision ensured that every moment was beautifully preserved, from the intimate exchange of vows to the joyous celebration with our loved ones.
Working with Aga and the Ivory Light Studio team was an absolute pleasure. Their professionalism, dedication, and genuine passion for their craft shone through in every interaction. They went above and beyond to ensure that our vision was realized, and the final results surpassed our wildest expectations.
If you're searching for a wedding photographer who can effortlessly capture the essence of your love story with light and airy images that will stand the test of time, look no further than Aga and Ivory Light Studio. We are forever grateful for the breathtaking memories they have given us.
Choosing Ivory Light Studio for our wedding photography was the best decision we made! Aga's attention to detail and meticulous approach ensured that every moment of our special da...
y was beautifully captured. Not only did she exceed our expectations in terms of quality, but her efficiency was incredible—our stunning images were delivered within just two weeks! Thank you, Ivory Light Studio, for immortalizing our memories so perfectly.
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4825 Scott St, Schiller Park, IL | Photo & Video Chicagoland | Destination
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