Jermaine Horton Photography

r first meeting he went over the technical aspects of shooting, and why each shot comes out a certain way. He made us feel very comfortable in his abilities, and that no matter the lighting, weather, or setting, he will get the shot. Every picture he took for our wedding looked exceptional. He shot with meticulous detail, but also an infectious upbeat attitude. You're not only getting a photographer with a great eye, but a great personality. Every contact you have with him has you feeling like you've known him for years. As a fellow Bears fan it made it easy to get along with Jermaine; seeing as he too bleeds Navy and Orange. Jermaine always gets it done. He would go from joking around to stoic quickly, trying to figure out the perfect angle, the perfect lighting, the perfect whatever he thought would work. There were certain times I would think to myself "I think this will look weird" but I trusted his gut. When the pictures came in I realized how much of a fool I'd have to be to doubt him! No one puts in the work like Jermaine to crush the photo game. If you are looking for the best, this is where you will find it.

much they liked Jermaine and how interactive and fun he was. He does quality work and you can tell he has a serious passion for this. By far one of the best decisions we made for our special day was to book him!

tmosphere of capturing our most memorable day. Weddings, as we know, are stressful, expensive and time consuming, yet, as I reflect today my photography selection is the ONLY thing I didn’t go back to and say what I would’ve wanted done differently. When people see our pictures, they don’t comment on us, they always say we had an amazing photographer. I’m willing to share that compliment - as I will strategically create moments for him to capture us again.

thing short of professional, fun and reassuring he would make me love my photos! Well my wedding was October 5th and we had TERRIBLE weather (down pours) but we managed to knock out some pretty amazing shots! He makes you feel relaxed and like he’s been your friend for years and he’s just shooting you! His work speaks for itself aside from his amazing personality! You can truly tel he enjoys what he does and lets himself have fun doing it! He will be out on the dance floor with you or dancing while getting some shots! My husband, bridal party and guests still bring up how awesome he is! If your looking for an amazing photographer that will do whatever to get the amazing shots this guy is your man!

not photogenic, I barely know how to smile in a picture and have it speak to my warm personality. What if the pictures turn out ugly, what if one of the best days of my life that I wanted treasured in photos was ruined by shoddy cheesy pictures? What if they are too scared to embrace my vision for getting photos at a waterfall as my fiancé had proposed at a waterfall?! I was so scared! That is until I got the courage to post a message on FB seeking recommendations for a photographer and someone tagged Jermaine and recommended him. When I tell you from the moment I talked to him on the telephone, with every passing moment he started to ease my anxieties, he was very patient, answered all of my questions, reassured me that he could bring out my natural photogenic abilities and scream my personality through my photos, but must importantly make my fiancé comfortable in the same regard (he initially hated pictures lol). Jermaine assured me that he could tell our love story via pics and he proved every bit of what he said plus more!!! He not only found us the most beautiful waterfall in the Chicagoland area in a beautiful natural park that honed so many aspects of things my fiancé and I both loved we both nearly cried! Upon meeting Jermaine he was so personable and by the middle of our photo shoot he had me and my fiancé both laughing, smiling, full of confidence and feeling like he was our long lost BFF. It was amazing! From there our engagement photo sneak peek took me to tears of happiness, left my fiancé with the biggest smile on his face and we received so many compliments on how beautiful our photos were that we lost count! We knew we just had to have Jermaine be our photographer for our wedding!!! Fast forward to our wedding 7/5/19, was the weather sunny and perfect for outdoor ceremony? Yes it was!!! Right along with it being 90 degrees with high humidity levels!!! Omg!! You would think that would discourage our photographer to want to make all of our photos inside during the reception and cheesy to beat the heat, not ours! Jermaine jumped right in as the professional expert he is, leveraged and planned timing so perfectly so that we weren’t in the heat and we were still able to get beautiful pictures during the day time and at sunset. As a bride this brought me so much peace! One more thing...Having a big wedding time flies at a fast pace and it’s truly hard to take everything in...the next day as we relaxed for a day before heading off to our honeymoon we began to chat about the things that we thought we might have missed or just wondered had it happened; was it there, did you see it/them? That is until we received our wedding photos back and saw the our beautiful wedding pictures literally painted as a instant replay of our day. Only this time slowed down to allow us to take a deep breath and take it all in. He captured things that we really missed the day of our wedding and here I was in tears of happiness all over again. Words could never describe our thanks! His work is exceptional, beautiful and downright fantastic!!! He was phenomenal to work with holistically and is an EXPERT at his craft!!! I recommend him times a trillion and you would be crazy to book with anybody else!!!

, fully dedicated to convincing him that we did in fact, need a photographer. Not just any photographer, THIS photographer. And we also needed engagement photos and another baby and yearly family photos after that so that we could continue to use Jermaine foreva eva. And yes, that is how I approached convincing my man that we needed to hire Jermaine. And so we did. Obviously. Our initial shoot with Jermaine was for our engagement photos and they were sooooo beautiful. Working with him was easy and fun and he made my fiancé feel like he was way better at being a model than he actually was. The turnaround was quick and we were beyond happy with the photos. Same with our wedding photos. Jermaine and his partner were attentive, took photos that were beautiful and meaningful to us, and they just know how to get THAT shot. It is genuinely so amazing to see artists in their element, and Jermaine is no exception—I was in awe of his eye for the perfect shot, the perfect poses, capturing the perfect lighting. Simply put, the experience couldn’t have been better. Our wedding photos are everything we could have asked for, and we have received countless praises on his work. Can’t wait to have more babies for Jermaine to photograph. I’m also not opposed to another wedding, just to use him again. Don’t tell my husband tho.

first meeting he took the time out to explain everything in great detail not only that but made the whole process easy and fun. He kept everyone laughing and giggling the whole time.... And the pictures/ shots that he got! Just the sneak peak was enough to make me cry and I am beyond exited for the finished product. Whatever you do book Jermaine you absolutely will not regret it!

also brought amazing energy with him. He made everyone feel extremely comfortable while taking pictures. He felt like he was apart of the family. Jermaine did an amazing job capturing my big day and I can’t thank him enough!

ioritized a good one for the budget. The moment I got on the phone with Jermaine, I knew he was the one. He made me feel so comfortable and at ease. He answered all of my questions and seemed very confident so I booked him. I didn't regret it! He was on time, focused, professional but super funny and friendly. It felt like he was family. Then when I got my pictures (Never had to ask or remind him), I could have cried! He captured everything and really brought it back to life, because the day FLYS so fast when you look back on it, its all a blur. Needless to say, I would 100% recommend Jermaine.

as we talked over the phone I just knew he was the right person for the job. It was like talking to an old friend. He is very professional and makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera and is also very funny. My husband and I had never taken professional photos together so we were a little nervous at first but Jermaine captured our engagement and wedding photos so beautifully! He is so fun to be around and knows how to capture the right moments. I also love how he does a sneak peak of a few photos within a day or two for couples to see. Jermaine has become more like a friend to me during the short time I have known him and I'm so happy I made that gut decision! If you are looking for someone that not only takes traditional photos but also knows how to be creative and capture shots that you wouldn't normally see this is the guy to book! Thanks again Jermaine for everything!!

made me feel safe, so I booked him. My husband and I did our engagement and wedding day photos with Jermaine. Now my husband absolutely hates taking pictures, but with Jermaine's direction he was able to participate and even enjoy the experience. There were some hiccups with other vendors that threw our schedule off on our wedding day. But Jermaine was on time and proceeded to shoot for the entire 10hrs in order to ensure the groom and I were happy with the photos he was able to capture. Overall, Jermaine is truly gifted and you can tell that he loves what he does. He made us feel comfortable and provided us with photos that take our breath away every time we look at them. I don't consider myself to be very photogenic, but Jermaine made me look beautiful and I intend on finding reasons to do photo shoots in the future (maternity, family, etc..) because of him lol. I highly recommend him to any future bride. He's well worth the $$ and will not be one of the people/vendors you'll regret inviting!

r lives and we will treasure it forever. For two people who were very much out of their element you were patient, understanding and clear in your communications. Thank you for the late nights, the never ending emails, the laughter and the memories. Everyone who you encountered at our wedding were blown away by the cohesion and beauty in every aspect of our day, you captured memories we will cherish forever. Jermaine is so much more than a photographer, he is an genius, a true artist with a heart of gold who goes above and beyond on all occasions. His knowledge, attention to detail, and dedication are just amazing. He is a rarity and a diligent professional, and a celebrity in his own right, from the little details to the overall picture He made our day absolutely perfect. People don’t believe us when we said we never felt stress, only joy, but it’s true. A small THANK YOU for a BIG job. Much much love Michael and Lisa Staehle xoxo

w he wants that moment portrayed in the photo. Additionally, Jermaine was so amazing with our wedding party and guest. He has so much fun with you which I think puts everyone at ease and helps him to capture those beautiful and fun moments of your special day. So many people talk about how fast their wedding goes and how much they miss. With Jermaine catching every moment, I felt like I didn't miss a thing after seeing the pictures. Jermaine-you understood our vision for our pictures and you captured it. Thank you for capturing memories we will have for the rest of our life!

would be up soon. Once getting to the room he went to working his magic!! I was getting makeup and hair done in the room. I was so ahead of schedule we watched the Bears game! I’m sure I’m his favorite Bride by now! Fast forward !! Once I arrived at the venue! He was right there getting those shots that I didn’t think about! During the ceremony he was amazing. Directing people out of my way. Unplugged never works. But his voice did!! I love this guy! The Best money iv’ve ever spent !!!! Now right at the beginning of the reception before we walked in !! The wedding party entered. I left this 1 job up to husband. Well 2 jobs Secure the DJ and the Mc. Well he secured the Dj... and my Photographer Jermaine stepped right on in...Microphone in one hand announcing us and camera in the other!! Multi task is his middle name!! He saved my wedding reception!! And did it so graciously!! He made sure that his Bride was happy and that my wedding ran smoothly!! That shows his character and his personality speaks for itself!! You can’t go wrong having him as your photographer!! Oh yeah!!! I’ve known this guy for over 10 years and not once did I ask for a discount!! And I love his work so much!! I changed my wedding date to make sure he was my photographer.. it was really that serious!!

id pic of us. Everything else is either an artistic pic where you can only see our silhouette or an action shot where my mouth is open. I understand that it rained the day of our wedding and that threw everything out of order. I knew I should have been more mindful of having him take pics of us but I was so overwhelmed I didn't think of it. I feel like for $2000 he should have taken control and made sure we had pictures of the two of us. I'm actually kind of happy I only got one of the frames I registered for because I only have one picture I can use.

nt session. My husband and I wanted a music themed engagement/wedding so we did our engagement photos in a record store. Our engagement photos turned out fabulous! Jermaine had so many creative ideas and made us feel comfortable. We got countless compliments on our engagement photos so we knew he would do a great job at our wedding. On our wedding day Jermaine did a great job working with our other vendors and keeping us on our timeline. He was cracking jokes and having fun with us and our bridal party the whole day. He made everyone feel comfortable and have a great time. He even stopped traffic and asked a random man driving down the street if he could stand on the flat bed of his truck so he could get the perfect shot! He was able to give us about 6 "sneak peek" photos the very next day and every single one of those photos came out amazing. We just got back all of the rest of our photos from our wedding day and we couldn't be happier with how they turned out. Thank you Jermaine for all of your hard work!

dding coordinator that much easier. He made us feel so comfortable and let us just be ourselves and not look over-posed. Even when I threw a wrench in his shot plans he made accommodations for myself and my family. Truly has an eye for getting one of a kind shots. Coming from a very large family I wanted a picture with everyone and he was able to make getting the group shot quick and painless. He even gets down on the dance floor! Very personable guy! Such and amazing experience and without a doubt I would not have been able to get through the day without him! If I could give him 10 stars I would. Book him now, you won’t regret it!! 😊

o anyone; not just newlyweds, looking for amazing photos to consider him and his beautiful work.

ey day went so smoothly and we stayed on schedule the entire day. He is such an easy going, friendly, honest photographer and will tell you exactly what looks best, which is amazing! We have only seen a handful of our photos so far and were already blown away. If all I got was the five or six "sneak-peek" pictures that he's shared, I'd already be happy. They are amazing and he works so hard to make sure you're comfortable and the photos turn out amazing. All I can say is trust in him and you WILL NOT be disappointed. He has the most incredible work and I cannot wait to see what else is to come from our perfect day!!

or someone who offered quality in their work and he definitely exceeded our expectations! He is also an honest, perfectionist and fun person to have around and I am honored to recommend Jermaine Horton Photography for your wedding! <3

around Jermaine. He managed to capture my absolute favorite picture ever of my husband!! We are so grateful for everything you did on our day and I cannot wait to see the rest of the fabulous shots. I knew once we booked with you that we would not have to worry about a thing!

gh good things about him! Unbelevably talented photographer!

akes to get the best shot. Not to mention he becomes a friend. My son and his daughter even enjoyed a carnival together while we worked out some last minute details. He goes above and beyond for his clients and I will always recommend him. He had a sneak peek available the next day and all photos were edited shortly after. He was one of the best details about my wedding and I couldn’t thank him enough. He always has great suggestions whether it’s for photography or any other detail pertaining to your big day. My Dj backed out very last minute and Jermain saved the day by having a friend of his (professional DJ) fill in. You will not regret booking him!!

all make him one of the ABSOLUTE best to work with! If you are looking for a great photographer/videographer that will give you an UNFORGETTABLE experience, look no further than Jermaine Horton! -JWill4Real

ng great shots and puts great effort in making sure every shot is not the same, if you need a great photographer i suggest Jermaine Horton, he is Definitely one of the best photographer in the Midwest