MBD Studios

Photography, DJ/MC & Photobooth under one team.

Illinois

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5.0

Praised by couples for:

Photographer

Seasoned with weddings

Pristine quality

Justin was an absolute delight to work with — truly the best person we could have asked for to capture our day. He kept the energy going, made us laugh, and turned photo-taking into one of the most fun parts of the wedding. He was incredibly professional throughout, took every request and idea we had into account, and helped bring to life photos more beautiful than we could have dreamed of. We couldn’t be more grateful to have had him with us. Thank you Justin!!!

Amanda T.

5.0

We used MBD for our DJ and decided to go with a photographer with them as well – wanted to streamline the number of vendors we dealt with. Great decision!! Planning a DJ and Photographer was so simple with MBD having one coordinator for us to work with ahead of the wedding. Taylor was assigned after letting them know the type of photographs we were looking for. I had an intro meeting with her as I wanted to be sure we at least had some rapport before making final selection. She was so nice and immediately seemed like a great fit. The day of she was spectacular. Our timing was a little off schedule, and she worked with our Coordinator seamlessly to keep us on track all while still ensuring we captured all the pictures we wanted. At the wedding and reception, she was everywhere, yet very unobtrusive – you didn’t notice her unless you were trying to notice her. She blended right in with everyone. While we won’t get pictures back immediately, we’re looking forward to seeing the final outputs.

Wendy L.

5.0

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For over 30 years, couples have trusted Music by Design for unforgettable wedding entertainment. Today, that same team brings you MBD Studios — a full service wedding studio offering photography, DJ/MC, and photobooth services. At MBD Studios, everything is built around one idea: Your wedding should feel seamless. Our photographers, DJs, and photobooth specialists work together every weekend, follow the same planning process, and communicate as one unified team. That means no vendor misalignment, no timeline confusion, and no stress on your wedding day. One team. One planning process. One cohesive experience. When you book multiple services with us, your entire day runs effortlessly — from your ceremony audio to your grand entrance, from portraits to dance‑floor energy, from candid moments to your final send‑off. Whether you need photography, DJ/MC, photobooth or all three, MBD Studios delivers a beautifully coordinated, stress‑free wedding experience backed by decades of expertise. To learn more about the DJ/MC team behind our 30‑year legacy, visit our sister brand: Music by Design

33+ years in business

Speaks English

Medium team (11-20 members)

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Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits

Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Online Proofing

Photo

Printed Enlargements

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Classic

Documentary

Dramatic

Lifestyle

Modern

Vintage

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

Wedding

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Meet the team

Nicolette Rohret

Principal

Nicolette Rohret is a Principal at MBD Studios and the creative force behind the studio’s brand and client experience. She blends artistry with strategy to ensure couples enjoy a seamless, beautifully curated journey—from first inquiry to wedding day.

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Amanda T

Highlighted review.

9/09/2026

Justin was an absolute delight to work with — truly the best person we could have asked for to capture our day. He kept the energy going, made us laugh, and turned photo-taking int...

o one of the most fun parts of the wedding. He was incredibly professional throughout, took every request and idea we had into account, and helped bring to life photos more beautiful than we could have dreamed of. We couldn’t be more grateful to have had him with us. Thank you Justin!!!

Response from MBD Studios on 09/09/2026

Hi Amanda, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We are...

absolutely thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed working with Justin. He has a fantastic ability to keep things fun and lighthearted while capturing every detail perfectly, so it means the world to us knowing he helped make your photo sessions one of the highlight moments of your day. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness, and we're so grateful to have been a part of your wedding day!

Wendy L

10/23/2025

We used MBD for our DJ and decided to go with a photographer with them as well – wanted to streamline the number of vendors we dealt with. Great decision!! Planning a DJ and Phot...

ographer was so simple with MBD having one coordinator for us to work with ahead of the wedding. Taylor was assigned after letting them know the type of photographs we were looking for. I had an intro meeting with her as I wanted to be sure we at least had some rapport before making final selection. She was so nice and immediately seemed like a great fit. The day of she was spectacular. Our timing was a little off schedule, and she worked with our Coordinator seamlessly to keep us on track all while still ensuring we captured all the pictures we wanted. At the wedding and reception, she was everywhere, yet very unobtrusive – you didn’t notice her unless you were trying to notice her. She blended right in with everyone. While we won’t get pictures back immediately, we’re looking forward to seeing the final outputs.

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Jennifer M

11/02/2023

To say we are happy is an understatement. Maks was phenomenal. As two people who are camera shy and uncomfortable with posing while wanting to have beautiful documentation of our e...

ngagement and wedding. Maks made it easy for us and was a real partner to make sure I would be captured my best. Our pictures are beautiful and are so thankful we went with MBD Photography for our special moment.

Natalie R

9/04/2023

MBD Photography was wonderful to work with, and we would definitely hire them again. Every person we spoke with was courteous and professional. Any questions we had were answered v...

ery quickly. The online portal was a great way to keep track of information the photographer needed to know, and it was easy to use. We also felt like the price was reasonable. Our photographer for our wedding day was Taylor. Taylor was absolutely phenomenal. She captured the emotion of the day, and we can relive all of it through our photos. We did not have a large bridal party, but we did have a lot of family portraits that were important to us. Taylor made sure to get all the pictures on our shot list. She was familiar with our venue, so she already knew the best locations. Taylor was so kind and made us feel comfortable on the other side of the camera. We received our photos only a few weeks later, and you can tell that Taylor took her time with the editing process. Overall, we would not change a thing about our wedding day. We highly recommend Taylor and MBD Photography.

Jami M

9/04/2023

My husband and I had Maks shoot our wedding through MBD - Photography. Not only did the photos turn out amazing but his energy and creative mind are far above anyone else. He finds...

a way to bring out an entire groups personality (which can be extremely hard, as most are camera shy) but you can see each individual in their element. Maks is professional, genuine and truly wants to make your big day exactly how you envision it. If anyone were looking for a photographer, I would recommend Maks time and time again!!

Hayden C

3/10/2022

Wonderful Experience! We hired MBD Photography to do our wedding and we highly recommend them! Everything from planning to pictures was a breeze. The office staff was very courteo...

us and responsive. The online planning system was simple and didn’t take much time. Our photographer was prompt and made us feel comfortable. Our pictures turned out amazing and we can’t say enough. Outstanding!

Andrea W

3/10/2022

We used MBD Photography for our wedding and Maks was the photographer. My husband and I were blown away with the photos. Maks made everyone feel comfortable, he has a really great ...

personality, was professional, and has such a great eye and instinct for photography. Final turnaround was quick and the online photo portal was awesome to have access to. Easy to use. Highly recommend MBD and Maks!

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(630) 549-7782

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