5 out of 5 stars and 16 reviews
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(16)Chicago and surrounding suburbs, Milwaukee, Destination
About this vendor
Hi there! Congratulations on your engagement! What an exciting time for you both :)
My name is Mouna, owner and lead photographer of Memoires en Or, a boutique wedding photography studio based in Chicago and serving worldwide. I am a passionate visual storyteller who specializes in crafting exquisite celebration imagery full of authentic emotion, candid portraits, love, and romance. Professional and personable with an eye for artistic flourish, my goal is to help preserve your day, through an authentic, beautiful gallery so that you can relive it for years to come.
I am an artistic soul and a hopeless romantic who uses her years of experience to capture every stage of your unique story in exquisite detail. I love to bring passion and innovation to every celebration and uses both analog (film) and digital photography to create unique, timeless imagery full of warmth and romance.
We are available to document celebrations of all shapes and sizes throughout the city of Chicago and beyond. I know that every wedding is unique and will assist you in crafting a curated collection that fits your unique vision and carefully planned budget. From your joyous engagement to your elegant reception, I will provide you with an exceptional photography experience and imagery full of aesthetic, romance, and authentic emotion.
I look forward to connecting with you!
Details
Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
- Vintage
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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out of 5.016 reviews
Mouna was lovely to work with. We just received our photos a couple days ago and they are gorgeous! She shot in both digital and film, and there are some really unique and artful s...
hots, color photos, and dynamic black and white ones too. She's willing to travel too which is great (our wedding was in Tampa, FL). We have great memories preserved in beautiful photos thanks to Mouna!
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to be photographed by this graceful, talented artist. Memoires En Or creates exquisite work that is ethereal, whimsical, romantic, and e...
legant. My experience moved beyond the realm of professionalism - our questions were handled with grace, kindness, and knowledge. There are not enough kind words available to review my experience. To put it very simply, if you are seeking photographic art, Memoires En Or is the only choice.
Literally the best! Mouna did an amazing job making my husband and I feel comfortable during our engagement shoot and wedding photos. The process was seamless and the results were ...
absolutely gorgeous. I spent a lot of time looking for a specific aesthetic to capture our day together, and Mouna was exceptional in providing exactly what we were looking for. Would 10000% recommend her to anyone!
Firstly, I'd like to say, there is no review I feel I can write that'll do justice to the experience I've shared with Mouna Tahar at Memoires en Or; however I'll try my very best.
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Mouna was one of the very first vendors we'd met with, about a year out from the wedding. To be honest, I didn't know what I was looking for in photography exactly, until I found Memoires en Or. I'd stumbled upon her work on WeddingWire and to be honest, almost thought it was too good to be true. I then popped over to her Instagram and was simply in awe. Her work looks effortlessly beautiful. I would describe it as pure but dreamy, almost ethereal. As soon as I'd met with her, I felt such a warm connection and a genuine kindness. At the time, I'd no idea what I was doing and felt so overwhelmed but meeting Mouna was heaven-sent. Her emails to me were so deeply thoughtful and it almost felt therapeutic to be able to have someone other than family to talk with. What's more is that she provides you with an abundance of invaluable information, outside of just photography.
We worked with Mouna on 4 different occasions and each time was an absolute dream. Mouna is one of the most inspirational people I've met and her passion for her art is astounding. She carries herself with such professionalism and grace, which I find is rare. She's incredibly understanding and patient and as a bride, I'll never forget how special she made me feel, truly. Im not the most graceful when it comes to posing but Mouna somehow managed to make the time we spent in front of the camera feel so effortless. The day I received my wedding gallery, I cried happy tears, as I never imagined I could look so effortlessly beautiful and the manner in which she portrayed my husband and I, in our couples portraits, was truly the epitome of our decade-long love story.
Hiring Memoires en Or is the best investment you'll ever make. Mouna's talent is limitless and her kindness is infectious. Our entire wedding planning experience would never have been the same without her. We will forever cherish our experience with Mouna and I hope the friendship weve built over the last year and a half will be long-lasting. Our overall experience is unforgettable and we are truly grateful to her for everything.
Mouna Tahar at Memoires en Or invests in you more than you'll ever invest in her and there’s no truer statement than that. We wish you all our love dear Mouna! Thank you for everything! ♥
My husband and I recently celebrated our first-year anniversary and thought that a small photoshoot would be a fun way to commemorate the occasion. I came across Mouna's work firs...
t on Instagram and immediately loved the soft and romantic style of her photos. The shoot went well -- Mouna was very friendly and made sure to gently direct us in order to get the best shots! She is very patient, very easy to get along with, as well as professional. Would highly recommend Mouna to anyone who is looking to capture a momentous occasion!
Mouna, is beyond AMAZING!!!! She is truly a highly spirited professional with so much talent. She shoots every photo with so much love and passion and makes the whole experience en...
joyable and memorable!!! I have had the privilege of shooting with her numerous times and every time has been better then the last. She goes above and beyond to capture every detail with the utmost grace and biggest smile!!! Look no further...Mouna is remarkable in every way!!!
I hired Mouna to take our engagement photos in Chicago and I was truly blown away by her work. First of all, she made my fiance feel endlessly comfortable in front of the camera at...
the Botanical Garden and made it a playful memory together. She was smart to recommend we bring props like popping champagne and send inspirational photos prior to the shoot so we were on the same page. I have already framed several of her photos of us as a couple and absolutely am thrilled with our engagement photos turned out! Would hire again & highly recommend to everyone!
I hired Mouna to create, style and photograph a series of wedding stationery flatlays for me. She is extremely talented, hard working and took great pains to ensure that all the f...
latlays were beautifully styled and photographed to perfection. She really focused on everything that I asked for and delivered a gallery of moody photography that was jaw droppingly beautiful. I highly recommend working with Mouna.
As a bridal accessory designer and fellow wedding professional, I have had the pleasure of working with Mouna on quite a few creative style shoots over the past few years.
I'm a...
lways blown away by her professionalism and incredible talent. Mouna has an eye for capturing images that is second to none. Her attention to detail, and ability to push the envelope is what sets her apart from other photographers. I'm always thrilled to get a chance to work with her and jump at the opportunity, as I know the end result will be perfection.
Thank you Mouna & Memoires En Or for capturing my adornments so beautifully over the past few years.
Mouna is the most talented photographer I have had the pleasure of working. In addition to her talent as a photographer, she is very passionate and patient with everyone she works....
What I value the most about Mouna is her ability to listen what the client wants and execute the best possible product.
I fell in love with Mouna’s photography style when I came across her on Instagram and instantly knew I wanted her to capture our day. She pays great attention to detail and she is ...
so lovely to be around - she’s very calm and collected and I knew I was in safe hands. She took the time to listen to my ideas and translated them in to beautiful photographs that we’ll treasure forever.
Mouna took my families fall photos. Her portfolio and style of photography immediately attracted me to her. Her photography is whimsical and truly unique. I wish I had her as my w...
edding photographer!
Mouna captured the most beautiful ethereal photos with a gorgeous backdrop effortlessly. I was very pleased! She made us feel extremely comfortable and the session was fun and very natural. I look forward to Mouna taking my families yearly photographs!
Mouna's work is beautiful, actually breathtaking. I have hired her on a few occasions and every time, I pray time stands still so I can stay in the moment with her. She creates ma...
gical moments. From my wedding to my work events - she is my go to.
Mouna was a breathe of fresh air and one of the best parts of our wedding day. From our first correspondence, she was the absolute sweetest - always asking us questions and showing...
genuine interest in who we are, not just in booking the date!
I had a general idea of what I wanted in terms of photography, but had a hard time finding the right fit. I stumbled across her work on Instagram and fell in awe. Her images look like a fairy tale!
Mouna was quick to respond and sweet enough to create a collection for our 2 day event. I cannot believe how agreeable, patient, artistic, and inspiring she is. She made myself, my (rather camera shy, I might add!!) husband, my family and friends all feel like models. She puts everyone at ease, even when we were rushing and nervous about the rain on our first day, she was a reassuring calm presence. She remembered all these little details about my husband and I. We still reach out to Mouna to say hello every once in a while - she will become a lifelong friend! I trust her fully to photograph any day or milestone we have. I still cannot believe how much time and care she invested in us. I seriously felt like her only bride! There was never A day that she wasn’t available for the hundreds of questions I had. She is a graceful, classy lady who cherishes your wedding day imagery as much as you do. Our wedding gallery was beyond my wildest dreams. She somehow made our wedding look more magical, more happy, more funny, more thought out... she was never without a smile on her face - so polite and kind.
I would not hesitate one second to book with Mouna of Mémoires en Or. she is god sent and will take care of you and your wedding day with so much love and dedication. She was by far our favorite, most professional, and kind wedding vendor
Thank you from the bottom of my heart Mouna!!!! We can’t wait for the next milestone With you!
Mouna is such a down to earth and sweet soul! She truly knows exactly what she’s doing when it comes to photography and has an amazing eye for details. Her photographs will elevate...
your special day and take it to the next level. You might be getting married in your backyard (thanks corona) but she’ll make it look like a backyard wedding in Italy. Best investment ever!
Mouna is a pleasure to work with - professional, creative, inventive. I love her dreamy vision and her ability to verbally communicate what she wants, so that the perfect picture c...
an be taken. 15/10!
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Chicago, IL | Chicago and surrounding suburbs, Milwaukee, Destination
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