About this vendor
You’ve probably spent hours, maybe years, planning your dream wedding on Pinterest. Don’t be ashamed – you and every bride-to-be! Weddings aren’t cheap and they sure aren’t easy to plan. As your wedding photographer, I want you to know that I care about how much time and money you’re spending to make your day memorable. I want you to know that as your photographer I’ve got your back (your front, your side, and your best angle) and will make sure everything looks perfect. You’ve put in all the effort, let me take it from here. On your big day, I want you to stop stressing about the little things and live in the moment - the stunning, once in a lifetime moment(s)! Brian & Janelle make up Janelle Rose Photography, and we document weddings in Chicago and all over the world!
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Same-Day Edits
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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Janelle and her husband Brian, were fantastic to work with. They both exceeded our expectations of a wedding photographer. The package we picked with Janelle included an hour engag...
ement shoot. Janelle drove to the Chicago Botanic Gardens to meet us. Within the first minute of meeting we knew we made the right choice. She not only is an amazing photographer but is all around a personable, friendly, and compassionate person. On the day of the wedding Janelle and Brian made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. It was so much fun working with them in the hotel, Madison Club (venue), Madison Capital Building, and everywhere in between! They captured our day beautifully and we will forever be grateful to them both!
I highly recommend working with Janelle for wedding photography! She is a very talented photographer. I'm extremely happy with the photos, they captured our day beautifully. Janell...
e and Brian are so kind and Janelle was a reassuring presence when I was feeling overwhelmed in the morning. It was a pleasure to have them there on our wedding day.
Janelle and Brian were PHENOMENAL to work with - they were extremely professional and more importantly flexible as plans for our wedding day changed up until the last minute!
They...
both truly cared how our day went and made sure to get each picture we wanted.
Janelle’s pictures were gorgeous! I would 100% recommend her to anyone who is looking for a photographer for any life event. We will definitely return for all future photo memories!!
We cannot say enough good things about Janelle and her husband & second shooter Brian! They are so talented, organized, and responsive which made them fabulous vendors to work with...
, but also the sweetest couple and greatest hype squad which made it so fun to share our day with them. Our families and guests raved about how great they were and that was before we even got the photos back (which they turned around in record time). And of course the photos speak for themselves. I've already referred multiple friends to Janelle for their weddings and would recommend her to anyone! We hope we get to work with them both again in the future because at this point they feel like old friends.
Janelle and Brian did our wedding photos and they were a dream to work with! Very responsive throughout the whole booking process, and so sweet. They did a great job making us feel...
comfortable on our wedding day, and, most importantly, the photos are beautiful. You won't be disappointed! They also got our edits back to us in record time. We are so grateful they were a part of our big day and we highly recommend them!
We had a wonderful experience with Janelle and Brian! They were so sweet and very helpful with any questions we had along the way. We had our engagement session with them, and love...
d those photos! And we just got our wedding photos back and they’re incredible! They were so seamless at blending in with our wedding party, it felt like they were old friends! They also worked incredibly well with our videographer, making sure everyone had the shots they needed for great pictures and video. We truly can’t recommend them enough!!
Janelle and her husband Brian are the sweetest people to work with. Their work is gorgeous and they make you feel so comfortable as a couple which is reflected in their photos. I c...
ould not recommend them enough.
Janelle and Brian are the sweetest and the best couple to have around with you at your engagement session/wedding! Not only are they the best to hang out with, but the photos they ...
capture are amazing, and they're so thoughtful about it all. Janelle asked us for a super detailed questionnaire, and chatted through it with us ahead of time. Then on the day of we were shocked to see how well prepared she was and how attentive she was to make sure she captured our day *EXACTLY* the way we imagined it. The photos came out absolutely perfect and we will 1000% be hiring her for all our future occasions :) Highly recommend!!!
Janelle and Brian did great work! We were very impressed with both the engagement and wedding photos. Janelle really has a knack for finding lighting and backdrops.
Janelle and Br...
ian were also awesome to work with! Wedding planning in 2020 was not easy. We originally planned for our wedding to take place at The Covenant in Racine, WI. When the pandemic hit and there was no clear picture on what Racine restrictions would look like, we moved our wedding to Upper East in Kenosha, WI. A week before the wedding, we ended up having to switch back to The Covenant, due to the civil unrest in Kenosha. During all of this, Janelle and Brian were extremely flexible and understanding. Not once did we feel panicked about adjusting our location and timeline!
On the day of, Janelle and Brian played a huge role in our big day running smoothly. We never felt rushed or uncomfortable during their 10 hours of coverage. We would 100% recommend Janelle Rose Photo to anyone who is still looking!
When working with Janelle and Brian, you'll feel like you're just hanging out having a blast with old friends who happen to be taking a ton of pics of you along the way. They are s...
ome of the kindest, most genuine people we have ever met and are incredibly talented at their craft. Sure, lots of people can take nice photos, but they have the ability to pull that extra spark out of you and capture every fleeting moment in the best way possible. They make you feel so comfortable that you can truly feel and be yourself while also gently guiding you to make the most of the moments they capture. Our photos are seriously gorgeous.
As for photo delivery -- they are FAST. Our engagement photos came back to us in just days and our wedding photos in less than two weeks. Yes, you read that correctly -- two weeks. Mind blowing.
Janelle and Brian have magnetic personalities and that's really what takes them so far above and beyond just being incredible photographers. They are simply the best and we could not be more grateful that we had the privilege of having them be a huge part of one of the biggest days of our lives.
Janelle was fantastic to have as part of our wedding day! First of all, she is beyond talented and captured all of the important parts of our wedding day with absolutely gorgeous p...
hotos. I loved looking through my album because as a bride you are pulled in so many different directions throughout the day that you miss things that happened that Janelle & Brian were able to capture which was very special to me. Also, it’s so fun having a husband & wife photograph your wedding together they are literally the sweetest & cutest couple ever (I had so many guest’s comment on how much they loved our shooters). Janelle has made this process so easy for us starting with our engagement session to creating our day of timeline and then directing us through the big day - she made me feel confident she got the shots we wanted. She is truly a professional and makes the process so easy. She is also very speedy with her editing- I remember continually refreshing my email after my engagement session and was honestly surprised when a week later my photos were finished & our wedding pictures were completed before we were back from our honeymoon!! Thanks AGAIN Janelle & Brian we will cherish these photos for ever <3.
Hiring Janelle was simply the best decision we could have made for all of our wedding festivities. She and her second shooter/husband Brian went above and beyond to perfectly captu...
re our day (in addition to our engagement photos and rehearsal dinner). If you are still looking for a wedding photographer, here are some reasons why you should choose Janelle:
1. Her photos are absolutely beautiful. She has an amazing eye and is able to constantly find perfect lighting. We were instantly drawn to the light and airy feel of her photos, and were blown away by our photos.
2. Janelle and Brian were incredible to work with. They made my husband and I (and the entire wedding party) incredibly comfortable in front of the camera. My wedding party commented throughout the day how amazing Janelle and Brian were to work with. My husband continuously commented on how Janelle and Brian were people we want to be friends with.
3. Janelle was super accommodating throughout the process, including meeting us for coffee during our photographer search, driving to Chicago for an engagement shoot, coming to our venue ahead of time to help scout photo locations, and answering my countless questions ahead of time.
4. She was professional and timely. I texted Janelle the week after the wedding asking for a single family photo by Friday (10 days after the wedding) to print for my grandma's birthday. On Friday, I received an email from Janelle which I expected to be the photo I requested, but it was our entire 1,700+ photo gallery, completely edited. We were not expecting to get our pictures back for a few more weeks, and it was such a treat to get them so quickly!
Overall, choosing Janelle Rose Photography is a decision we would make over and over again, and we are so happy with the result. Thank you, Janelle and Brian!
If you are looking for the sweetest photographer that does AMAZING work Janelle is the only choice. She is so talented, the quality of her work is breathtaking. Our entire experi...
ence was seamless from engagement photos to timeline organization to the big day! She was so helpful when it came to planning the timeline details. Janelle and Brian (her second shooter) really took the time to get to know us and made everything feel so effortless and comfortable the day of our wedding. My husband hates having his picture taken and for him to say he enjoyed it speaks volumes about them! They truly care about capturing the moments we want to remember forever. They were such a pleasure to work with and I can honestly say they felt like friends by the end. I knew our wedding pictures were going to be amazing but they were better than that, better than I could have imagined! To us, the pictures were one of the most important parts of the wedding because we will have them to show for the rest of our lives and we could not be happier!!! We can't thank them enough for their amazing work!!
I honestly don't know to how to come up with the right words to explain the love I have for Janelle Rose and the AMAZING work that she does. Her photos are timeless, classic and th...
ey truly capture the emotion of your wedding day. She has also photographed my family (and you know how difficult it is to get a one year old to take photos) but she is so patient, understanding and will get the moments that are truly raw and real. Janelle and Brian are an absolute dream to work with and I really can't recommend them enough. If you want someone who is fun and kind but will also capture the most beautiful and stunning photos, Janelle Rose is hands down THE BEST and who you want to hire!!!
Janelle (and her husband Brian) were absolutely wonderful. When trying to pick out a photographer for our day, I stumbled upon Janelle's Instagram page and from that moment I kne...
w she was the perfect fit. Not only are they incredibly talented but they are flexible with your needs, genuine with work, and so personable that they make you feel part of their family. Not only would I recommend Janelle (and Brian -- who the men LOVED working with) but I will be using her in the future.
Not to mention, the turn around time for our photos was amazing!!! We were beyond impressed.
Janelle and her second shooter, her husband Brian, are absolutely amazing! They made us feel completely at ease during the wedding day, and so many of our guests complimented their...
professionalism and ability to capture such unique photos! They are so sweet and we look forward to choosing them again for a future shoot. If you're hesitant on who to pick as your wedding day photographer, look no more. They will do a phenomenal job!
We chose Janelle for our wedding after reading about the reviews and after working with her and Brian (her second shooter and husband) they really don't prepare you for how truly a...
mazing they are! They are so sweet and genuine and just have the best hearts ever. They also make working with them so easy and stress free and they really try to get to know you personally as well. They're photos are STUNNING. We knew she was an amazing photographer, but after getting our wedding pictures back we were at a loss for words. We really couldn't believe she was able to capture everyone and everything so beautifully. They are such an awesome team to work with!
After reading all the incredible reviews, we booked Janelle && from the moment we first started chatting I knew she was the perfect fit for us! All the reviews couldn't be more tru...
e!!! & her husband Brian was incredible too! Picking your wedding photographer can be stressful, & we didn't want to just go the cheap route! Investing in these photos were important to us because we will hang these images in our home for years to come! We feel in love with how timeless her style was which was something important to use as well! Overall she made us feel like we weren't just clients && if you are struggling to find the perfect fit, look no further && HIRE JANELLE! It'll be the best decision you ever make!
I chose Janelle for my big day after meeting with her and truly feeling like she was going to be there to help me plan my timeline and put me at ease on my big day. We did an engag...
ement shoot with her and her second shooter, Brian. It was such a fun engagement shoot and really helped my husband and I feel comfortable and get to know Janelle and Brian before our big day. One of the things that lured me to Janelle was her bright and airy editing style, I think it makes our pictures look so vibrant. On the day of our wedding it felt like I was walking around with friends instead of vendors which is so important because your photographer is with you the most that day. We got every shot we wanted and more. Janelle has such a great eye for detail and always scoped out the perfect spots for our pictures. Janelle had a quick turn around with editing even during busy season, we got our pictures back very quickly. My husband and I are so happy that we chose to book Janelle, she is truly the best. I literally can't stop looking at my pictures :)
If you’re looking for an engagement and/or wedding photographer, Janelle Rose Photography is the way to go. Janelle and her husband Brian made us feel so incredibly comfortable and...
we had SO much fun. They are some of the most pure and humble humans I have ever met.
We are so lucky to have them traveling with us to our wedding in February and our reception back in the states next July. If you’re on the hunt, go check her out!
Janelle was amazing to work with — very kind and endearing! She is very detailed oriented and easy going making it fun the whole time for my husband and I along with our family and...
friends! Thank you Janelle!
Janelle beautifully captured our engagement pictures and our wedding day. Not only was she professional, she was also so thoughtful and really made my husband and I feel comfortabl...
e and at ease throughout our photo shoots. The pictures turned out amazing and we received so many complements. Thanks Janelle, you are truly amazing and so talented!
Janelle was the best & we loved working with her. She went above & beyond our expectations!! I cared a lot about our wedding photos & she more than delivered, she felt like a true...
friend on our wedding day as well.
Janelle was absolutely amazing to work with! She was easy going, had wonderful ideas and had us laughing the entire session. I would highly recommend Janelle to anyone!!!
I LOVED working with Janelle. She is extremely personable, detailed oriented, & made us feel comfortable on our wedding day. Hands down the best decision we made & I HIGHLY recomme...
nd her to anyone
AHHH just got our wedding photos back & I am in LOVE. Wow I never thought I would have wedding photos this beautiful I am in love with every single one of them! Janelle treats you ...
like family from day one, I can not recommend her enough! Honestly I didn't realize how important a wedding photographer can be for your day but she went above & beyond. She made sure to put back my veil every time it fell out, she helped the groomsmen with their boutonnieres, she helped us dry of the ends of our flowers so they wouldn't get our dresses wet (honestly something I wouldn't have thought of!) She truly went out of her way & WAY beyond her job description to ensure we were taken care of - down to making sure we had water during our couple photos! It was like she was a little wedding planner & photographer all wrapped up in one! I usually don't write these reviews but Janelle was so incredible I couldn't help myself! HIRE HER HIRE HER HIRE HER. You will not regret it & working with her will honestly will be some of the best memories you have on your wedding day
Where do I begin?! Janelle has been an absolute dream to work with AND is an incredibly talented photographer!!! I started our wedding photographer search about a year ahead of our...
wedding, and was a little nervous about finding a photographer that would be able to capture all of the details and emotions of a traditional Hindu wedding. I wanted to make sure our photographer could not only capture the details, but do so in a way that highlighted the natural beauty of the day (without things looking too awkward/posed - especially since my now husband isn’t a huge fan of pictures...like a lot of guys). After speaking with Janelle on the phone, I felt an instant connection. She was so attentive and open to learning more about what to expect from the day and it put me at complete ease. Janelle and Brian (her second shooter) did a fantastic job of making us comfortable while finding all of the best angles/lighting - they were extremely professional, but also made us feel like we had been lifelong friends! We had an amazing experience with Janelle and the photos completely reflected that - every single one of our wedding photos turned out simply stunning!! If you want beautiful photographs that truly capture your most precious memories - hire Janelle!
Janelle is extremely talented, kind-hearted, and so much fun to work with. She will capture all of the important candid moments and effortlessly stage the beautifully planned momen...
ts too. Her photos will have you both laughing and crying because you were totally not expecting to have these incredible moments saved forever. Janelle and Brian (her second photographer) were so easy going when we had to improvise and make last minute changes, helped so much with our crazy day and were truly guests to our wedding, not only our photographers. You won't be able to help but consider these awesome people friends before you've even signed your marriage license! HIRE HER! You won't regret it.
Janelle did our wedding day photos and they turned out beautiful! She was so kind and her work is just beautiful. She is professional and a joy to work with!
I don't know how to put into words how amazing Janelle was! She was the easiest photographer to work with! Not only do we have the most amazing wedding photos that we have ever see...
n, but we also have some of the best memories captured to share for the rest of our lives. Janelle and her fiance were the absolute best to work with! She has an amazing vision for what photographs beautifully! She is able to truly capture a couple! EVERY SINGLE PERSON NEEDS TO WORK WITH JANELLE! We can not say enough about how friendly, loving, and amazing she is!
Janelle shot 8 hours for our wedding day, she was amazing!! When we first met with her she gave us her background in photography and she is very professional, and very kind! She wa...
s so helpful the day of the wedding too, she gave direction to everyone when getting family shots and when doing shots of my husband and I. She made everything very easy and fun! 100% would recommend her as your wedding photographer!!!
Janelle Rose Photography has a unique ability to capture our families most precious moments that we will cherish for years to come. Janelle captured joy in a photo unlike an photog...
rapher we've ever seen, and these moments and memories would not be the same without her.
Janelle took our newborn photos of my son recently and was phenomenal! Although my 3 week old son was not very cooperative, Janelle was super patient and creative in order to get ...
beautiful pictures that we will cherish forever.
When choosing a photographer, not only is it important to choose someone who takes incredible photos, you also want someone who makes you feel comfortable and makes the experience ...
memorable. Janelle does both of those things and I cannot recommend her enough! Her photos are such a high quality and she truly captures stories in her photos. She has a special gift when working with her clients and makes you feel SO comfortable as if you've been friends forever. This is SO important when choosing a photographer because the emotion truly shows in her photos. She is the sweetest thing and is so passionate about what she does and it shines through in her incredible photos.
Janelle was a joy to work with! Not only do we LOVE the pictures that she took but she is also very warm, personable, and encouraging! Janelle was also very professional and organi...
zed and helped the day run smoothly! I was grateful for all her reminders to slow down and to take it all in! We would highly recommend her! :)
Overall I was very pleased with the demeanor of the photographer as she addressed all guests with a friendly and kind manner. The photographs I saw were lovely and had personal tou...
ches related to the couple.
Janelle was such a pleasure to work with! She has such a kind heart and a warm presence, she made the whole experience all the more special and authentic. She has a unique eye and ...
and an incredible gift for photography! I was blown away by the quality and beauty of our photographs and I will treasure the memories she captured for a lifetime. I would HIGHLY recommend Janelle, she is the best!
Janelle is so personable and talented. Taking pictures with her is a breeze and really fun! I am so satisfied with the quality of the images, would highly recommend to anyone!
Janelle is so gifted and utterly amazing with her photography. She has a gift for capturing the simplest of moments and making them look so beautiful. I had the opportunity to wo...
rk her on a styled shoot and I was in awe of how the photos turned out. The entire photo shoot went off without a hitch. She made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera and paid close attention to angles and poses that were flattering for each individual person. Her high energy spirit and ability to connect with others will make you feel like you’ve known her forever! This really shows in her photos! I highly recommend Janelle, you won’t disappoint!
Janelle did an absolutely amazing job on our engagement pictures! From giving us a styling guide, answering all of our questions, to having a great time during the photo shoot and ...
a quick turn around, we could not be happier! Janelle is so talented, easy to work with, and genuinely cares about her clients and capturing moments that are so important to them!
Of all the professional photographers I've had over the years, Janelle is by far my favorite and one I'll keep coming back to time and time again. Not only has she mastered the lig...
ht and airy feel of joy and happiness, she also captures the tiny moments in the midst of the big things. Her attention to detail is nothing short of extraordinary and she's always made me feel comfortable and confident. It's like shooting with your best friend instead of a stuffy photographer. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for a personal touch, connection is key for your special day!
Janelle did our engagement session. She took us to a wonderful destination in town and made us feel very comfortable. Her wonderful demeanor made it so our smiles in our pictures w...
ere authentic and the whole experience that much more enjoyable. We will definitely be booking her for our wedding and would recommend her to others as well.
Janelle was AWESOME! I loved how my head-shots turned out and she was very professional and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend to a friend.
I couldn't be happier with how our wedding photos turned out. Janelle did a great job capturing all aspects of our day, really making the day come to life with moments that will l...
ive on forever through our photographs. Her passion, creativity and experience all played a part in capturing everything perfectly. Appreciate everything she did to make the day en extremely memorable one!
Janelle did our engagement session & I can not say enough great things about her! She instantly made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. I adored the photos she captured, t...
hey were so authentic & truly photos I will cherish for the rest of my life! Don't think twice, book her, this was the best decision my fiance and I made! Can not wait to see her again for our wedding!
We would highly recommended Janelle Rose Photography. She is a very professional photographer, who has a beautiful eye. We had a lifestyle shoot with her. Our 9 person family looke...
d as if we had stepped out of the pages of a magazine. From styling suggestions, to specially selected props, to working with a young child, Janelle did so with grace and poise. The photos that were taken of our family will be cherished for years to come!!
Janelle photographed my family for a long overdue family photo session we had scheduled during a rare weekend where the whole family was together. She was very professional and sho...
wed up prepared. the pictures turned out better than we could have ever imagined. Now we have pictures that are just as wonderful as the memories we made that weekend! We are forever grateful and would HIGHLY recommend her for anyone's photography needs.
Janelle Rose Photography did our daughters 6 month, 9 month, and one year photos as well as anniversary photos of my husband and I. We fell in love with her style and ability to ca...
pture such perfect pictures of our most cherished memories. She is without a doubt our go to photographer!
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