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Nova Photos is a wedding photography, videography, and photo booth studio in Chicago, IL. We're a multicultural, multilingual, LGBTQ-friendly, photographer/employee-owned studio dedicated to documenting the most memorable moments of your wedding day! Collectively, we have captured over 10,000 weddings. At Nova Photos, we work with our clients every step of the way. The team provides comprehensive support with planning locations, setting up permits, and creating a timeline that works for them and their other vendors. Every couple deserves more than just memories; they deserve a timeless keepsake that captures the essence of their love story!
Black-owned, Hispanic or Latinx-owned, LGBTQ+-owned and Woman-owned Business
13+ years in business
Speaks English, French, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu
Small team (2-10 members)
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5.0
out of 5.063 reviews
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Nova Photos provides outstanding photography, videography, and photo booth services with fast, clear communication and friendly, professional staff. They make couples and guests comfortable, capture natural, beautiful moments, and adapt flexibly to schedule changes. Many clients praised quick delivery and highly recommend them.Review photos
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Camryn M
5.0
4/09/2026
We hired Maks and Gemma for our wedding 2 weeks ago and I couldn't have nicer things to say about them. Maks and Gemma came in and instantly clicked with our group from the beginni...
ng. They did an amazing job making our not so photogenic groom and groomsmen absolutely love taking photos on our day. They knew exactly what I had visioned for my wedding and they went absolutely above and beyond.
If you are looking for photographers to get everyone energized and going Maks and Gemma are definitely your people! We will definitely be using them in the future for maternity, family, and whatever other photoshoots we can do with them. Sincerely a bride who read a million reviews on all my vendors and couldn't have been happier with all my choices.
(It's still too soon for our professional photos back but here's some of Maks and Gemma doing their thing!)
Kristin R
5.0
4/06/2026
We had an absolutely incredible experience with the Nova Photos team from start to finish. From the very beginning, they were extremely responsive and communicative, which made the...
entire planning process feel seamless and stress-free. One thing we really appreciated was the opportunity to speak with photographers ahead of time—it made such a difference in helping us feel confident and excited about our choice for our wedding day.
Florin and Maks were truly amazing. They were not only professional and organized, but also so warm and easy to be around. They made us, our wedding party, and our guests feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. They did an incredible job bringing our vision to life while also keeping our photo time efficient and on schedule, which allowed us to fully enjoy our day.
They captured every moment so naturally and beautifully, and we are already so grateful for the memories they preserved. We genuinely would book them a hundred times over.
We also had the Photo Booth, which was a HUGE hit with our guests! It added such a fun and interactive element to the night, and everyone loved it.
We truly cannot wait to see the final photos and relive the day all over again.
Any questions?
Anna W
5.0
4/02/2026
They were amazing! Maks and Gemma helped us feel so comfortable, got all the pictures we wanted, and the editing was beautiful! Cannot recommend enough.
Lexi V
5.0
3/17/2026
I will truly never get over how AMAZING it was to use NOVA photos for our wedding day. I couldn’t think of anyone better to use for pictures. We were so lucky to have Maks and Gemm...
a join us on our special day. Our guests and families loved getting to know them and their fun personalities. They captured every single moment and were extremely flexible when needed. On top of how amazing they were — we received all of our photos less than one month after the wedding!!! INSANE!!! Every single photo was absolutely beautiful. They were able to get all of the moments from the special ones to the funny ones. I love how they don’t use filters, every picture looked natural and just all around stunning. 10000/10 I recommend using NOVA photos. You will get the best experience!!
Lindsay H
5.0
3/10/2026
I cannot say enough great things about Nova Photos. We enlisted a team for Photo, Video AND Photobooth services for our wedding and the entire team went above and beyond to help ma...
ke our day unforgettable.
Van was our main point of contact from the start (and, ended up being our photo booth operator at our reception) and he was nothing short of professional and helpful. He was always very quick to respond and made himself available for all our questions. He was also flexible throughout the entire planning/prep process, working with us as we got closer to the big day, helping to ensure everything worked out as we were envisioning :) I was so glad Van was the one operating the photo booth so we could meet in person! The booth was an ABSOLUTE hit at the wedding and Van engaged with all our guests helping them feel comfortable and getting some REALLY fun shots!
Maks (photographer) and Hannan (videographer) were our photo/video dynamic duo and they were AMAZING!! They both spoke with us multiple times leading up to the wedding, helping prepare us for what to expect day of and working to ensure we were building a schedule for the day that would allow for ALL the moments we wanted to capture. Of course, as is life, day of our schedule got derailed a few time throughout... but Maks and Hannan remained professional and flexible- adapting accordingly throughout! Maks and Hannan went FAR above and beyond their core responsibilities. They helped us figure out a route for our Wedding Party trolly and group shots, they found opportunities to ensure my Husband and I were able to get pictures with every one at the wedding AND (most of all) they brought energy and excitement that kept our wedding party GOING. They were fun and funny, which just made the whole day that much better. Maks was the one who actually bustled my dress after the ceremony and Maks Hannan were the ones who got us into the reception space early for a preview (vs our wedding coordinator who was supposed to) - capturing photo/video along the way. They really just made the most of every moment, listened and got EVERY important shot that Sean and I wanted and just overall helped make our day absolutely magical. 10/10 recommend- their prices are fair and the whole team at Nova Photos are just absolute professionals and just all around cool people!
Katherine M
5.0
3/08/2026
Gemma and Kamil did an amazing job with communicating, organizing, and making sure we got every picture we wanted. Gemma was with our bridal party for most of the day and kept the ...
energy light and fun! Nova photos were quick to respond, great at updating us on the process, and were very patient with us as we got details together on our end as well. We would definitely recommend!
Nancy C
5.0
2/28/2026
Maks was so amazing! We couldn't have asked for a better photographer he definitely made our day more special. He is very outgoing and amazing with everyone we felt like he was par...
t of our guest because of how amazing he was! I definitely recommend Nova photos and we cant wait to see how amazing our pictures came out! We couldn't be happier with our choice!
Jaafer A
5.0
2/26/2026
We worked with Nova Photos for our February 2026 wedding photography and video needs, and honestly, Maks and Florin were incredible! From the start, they were so organized, upbeat,...
and easy to be around. They helped structure the whole day and took care of all the shot planning so we didn’t have to stress or overthink anything. It felt like we could just be in the moment and enjoy everything. Their energy kept the day fun and relaxed, and we’re so grateful for how smoothly everything went. Highly, highly recommend them!
Abdullah Khalid
5.0
1/29/2026
I can’t say enough good things about Florin. He photographed my bridal shower and truly did an amazing job. He captured every special moment so naturally and beautifully, while als...
o going the extra mile—he even fixed my wedding train for every photo to make sure everything looked perfect. Looking through the photos felt like reliving the day all over again. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares about the details, Florin is your guy!
Response from Nova Photos on 02/21/2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed working with...
Florin! Congrats to you both again!
Elaine V
5.0
1/04/2026
Thank you Maks for an incredible experience! You were amazing to work with. Our photos from our engagement and wedding came out so beautiful! Van, you were also amazing to work wit...
h. Your communication was clear and scheduling our sessions was super easy. I highly recommend Nova photos! Affordable, easy to work with, photos came out beautiful. Everything I dreamed of.
Response from Nova Photos on 01/05/2026
So glad to hear you enjoyed working with us! Thank you for trusting us to capture your wed...
ding! Congrats to you both!
James W
5.0
1/04/2026
Well what can I say that would let the world know about how our photographer did on our special day. Nothing short of amazing. Gemma did a wonderful job!! Easy to work with, nice s...
uggestions on what would be a beautiful picture. Don't make you uncomfortable posing for pictures. Just a wonderful experience all around. Nova services were outstanding. Thanks to Gemma and Nova capturing our beautiful day.
Williams
Response from Nova Photos on 01/05/2026
Wow, thank you so much for the great review and for trusting us to capture your special da...
y! We really appreciate the kind words. Congrats to you both!
David S
5.0
12/14/2025
We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Van from NovaPhotos. From our very first conversation- professional, friendly, and genuinely invested in understanding our v...
ision for the day. My husband and I married November 2025. We had Michelle as our photographer and David as our videographer. I was promised a ready in no later than 4 weeks on my photos and they delivered! We are so inlove and happy with how the photos came out! The photos are beautiful, full of emotion, and timeless. She captured big moments, details, and candids- viewing the gallery felt like reliving our wedding day. We cannot wait for the video! Not only were we pleased with the product but Michelle and David were both genuinely sweet and helpful. They were incredibly organized, punctual, and calming to have around, which made a huge difference on such a busy day. If you’re looking for a recommendation for a photographer/ videographer this is it!! Contact Nova Photos and see if Michelle and David are available!
Response from Nova Photos on 01/05/2026
Thank you so much for the kind words and for trusting us to capture your special day! We r...
eally appreciate it! Congrats to you both!
Madeleine Z
5.0
12/08/2025
Highly recommend Nova Photos! Florin was friendly and professional and did a fantastic job capturing what we wanted out of our day. We would use them again without a doubt!
Response from Nova Photos on 01/05/2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed working with...
Florin! Congrats to you both!
Anna P
5.0
12/06/2025
Nova photos exceeded my expectations!!! Gemma was our photographer for our wedding day and she is the absolute best. Gemma is such a professional and was so fun to work with. She h...
ad amazing ideas for unique shots and made it very fun! Nova photos was super easy to work with and book. I couldnt recommend more!
Response from Nova Photos on 01/05/2026
So glad to hear you enjoyed working with Gemma! She is AMAZING! We really appreciate the g...
reat review. Congrats to you both!
Jade C
5.0
11/21/2025
My photographer was Jasmine. She was patient, friendly, and made sure to get all our requested pictures taken before we had to leave our venue! We only had access from 1pm-3:20pm, ...
with the ceremony starting at 2pm. She made great suggestions, and helped make our day wonderful!!!
Response from Nova Photos on 01/05/2026
Thank you so much for the great review! So happy to hear that you enjoyed working with Jas...
mine! Congrats to you both!
Rachel J
5.0
11/12/2025
Van was great to work with and promptly answered any and all questions that I had when booking and leading up to the wedding day. On our wedding day, we had Gemma and Maks shoot th...
e event. It was a very long day and they both had such a great attitude and rolled with the chaos! We had a call the week before to go over logistics and the kind of shots we wanted and they followed everything to a T. My husband and I are not very into taking photos but they made us laugh and made us, our wedding party, and guests comfortable!
Response from Nova Photos on 11/19/2025
Thank you so much for the great review! We really appreciate it! Congrats to you both!
Caitlin H
5.0
11/10/2025
Maks and Gemma were simply fantastic to work with! They brought such high energy and fun to our day, coming up with creative photo ideas both indoors and out. Even though we didn't...
have a strict shot list and we ran over time a bit, they were super flexible and made it all work seamlessly. We can't wait to see the final photos!
Response from Nova Photos on 11/19/2025
So glad to hear you enjoyed working with Maks and Gemma! Congrats to you both!
Lucas L
5.0
10/29/2025
We had such a wonderful experience working with Michelle from Nova Photos! From the start, Michelle was incredibly warm and made us feel completely at ease — even during the more p...
rivate photo moments that could have felt awkward. She did a fantastic job including our family and friends in the photos and made sure everyone felt comfortable and involved.
Michelle was very adaptive throughout the day, really listened to our needs, and prioritized what was most important to us. The photos came out beautifully — she captured every special moment perfectly while staying seamlessly out of the way during the event. We were also so impressed by how quickly she delivered the finished photos!
We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. We highly recommend Michelle and Nova Photos to anyone looking for a talented, thoughtful, and professional photographer!
Response from Nova Photos on 11/19/2025
We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed working with us and we really appreciate the great r...
eview! Congrats to you both!
Shi E
5.0
10/28/2025
Maks was absolutely fantastic on our wedding day! His professionalism, dedication, and expertise truly stood out. He guided us seamlessly through every moment, making us feel compl...
etely at ease. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will definitely be recommending him for future weddings.
Response from Nova Photos on 10/29/2025
Thank you so much for the great review, congrats to you both!
jacque R
5.0
10/25/2025
We loved working with Max, Gemma, and Von! We worked with each of them at two separate events. Both brought such great energy to our wedding day festivities- fun, professional, and...
easy to be around. Gemma took the time to call us in advance and get to know our style and what we were looking for. Van has been incredibly responsive and thorough in all communication in the months leading up to and afterwards, which has made communication clear and stress-free. The photos turned out amazing - so many beautiful shots that truly reflect our style and what we were hoping for. The team goes above and beyond to make sure you get exactly what you want. Highly recommend this team!
Response from Nova Photos on 10/27/2025
Thank you so much for the great review, we really appreciate it! Congrats to you both!
Virgil S
5.0
10/07/2025
We loved working with Nova Photos Team, they made our wedding day special and they were all amazing. Our guests also loved the Photo Booth!
Response from Nova Photos on 10/07/2025
Thank you so much for the great review and for choosing us to capture your special day! Co...
ngrats to you both!
Bethany D
5.0
10/06/2025
Couldn’t be happier with our photos and our experience working with Nova photos for our engagement shoot in Chicago! They were extremely easy to work with the entire time. Great co...
mmunication!
Gemma was incredibly kind and made our session unforgettable! We are so thankful to them for capturing our destination engagement shoot.
Response from Nova Photos on 10/07/2025
So happy to hear you had a great experience with Gemma! We really appreciate the kind word...
s. Congrats to you both!
Sophia M
5.0
10/05/2025
Nova Photos did an incredible job at capturing our wedding day! Our coordinator made sure to ask for thorough details and asked us many questions to ensure our day came out smooth....
Our photographer was Florin and he was amazing!!! Attentive, respectful, honest and personable. He made our experience so easy and we did not worry about capturing every important morning of our day. He posed us in creative ways while also taking traditional shots, made sure we had enough photos with everyone we wanted to take it with (we had a group of friends/family with us), and he made suggestions that we ended up loving as far as location/poses. The quality of the photos is very clear and high quality! We enjoyed the filters and editing that was done as well; it was not overdone.
Overall, I recommend hiring Nova Photos if you want a seamless, thoughtful and thorough experience on your wedding day. Thank you!
Response from Nova Photos on 10/07/2025
Thank you so much for the great review! So happy to hear you enjoyed working with Florin. ...
Congrats again!
Dilara S
5.0
9/30/2025
We worked with Maks Smith and it was the best decision we’ve ever made. He has incredible talent and energy. Made posing so easy and the photos looked so natural. We had a good roo...
ftop view and he definitely made the most out of it. He was punctual, even came early to make sure he can be ready. He brought a second photographer Jorge, free of charge. He was just there to do a good job. Amazing work ethic and personality. Editing was impressively fast. We got our thousand photos within three weeks! Thank you so much Maks and Jorge!!!
Response from Nova Photos on 09/30/2025
Thank you so much for the great review! So glad to hear you enjoyed working with Maks and ...
Jorge! Congrats to you both!
Sherry G
5.0
9/05/2025
When trying to decide which company to go with Nova photos was extremely helpful and provided Absolutely amazing service! My engagement shoot with Gemma went so well, and the pictu...
res were amazing. On the wedding day, Gemma and David were so patient and helpful, making sure to get any photos and videos that we wanted. I would absolutely recommend them to others getting married, and I will use them in the future!
Response from Nova Photos on 09/08/2025
Thank you so much for the great review, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed working with Ge...
mma and David! Congrats to you both!
Briana H
5.0
8/27/2025
Working with Nova Photos for my wedding made things so easy. Gemma and Hanan were out videographer and photographer they listen to what my husband and I envisioned and made it happ...
en!!! They both were amazing to work with.
Response from Nova Photos on 08/29/2025
Thank you so much! We really appreciate the great review. Congrats to you both!
Ava T
5.0
8/18/2025
Nova Photos covered our wedding for photography and a photo booth and they did such an amazing job! Maks was so great in getting us to laugh, knew all the great poses, and put ever...
yone at ease and made the day so much fun. So thankful for all their hard work!
Response from Nova Photos on 08/19/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing us to capture your special day! Con...
grats to you both!
Tara S
5.0
8/17/2025
From the moment we booked Nova Photos, their communication was efficient, purposeful and always timely. The photographer Gemma was professional, her work was outstanding, and she p...
roved to be incredibly reliable throughout the entire process. On our wedding day, she went above and beyond, capturing all the special moments intentionally and with great care. She did more than just photography that day she helped with placing my husband’s boutonnière and assisted my mom with buttoning up my dress, among many other things. Gemma’s excitement and energy with capturing our day made the experience so memorable. We are thrilled with the beautiful photos that perfectly encapsulate our special day, and we highly recommend Nova Photos to any couple looking for a talented and dedicated photography team.
Response from Nova Photos on 08/19/2025
So glad to hear you enjoyed working with us! We appreciate the great review and for you ch...
oosing us to capture your special day!
Michelle K
5.0
8/13/2025
We had the absolute best experience with Hanan and Mak as our photographer and videographer! From the moment they arrived, they made everyone feel so comfortable and at ease like w...
e had known them for years. Their energy, professionalism, and creativity were unmatched.
Throughout the entire event, we kept getting compliments from our guests about how amazing and friendly they were. They blended in perfectly and somehow made it all feel effortless.
We couldn’t be happier with our choice — Hanan and Mak truly went above and beyond. If you’re looking for a dream team who not only delivers beautiful memories but also makes the whole experience fun and stress-free, look no further. Highly, highly recommend! 💯📸🎥
Response from Nova Photos on 08/19/2025
So glad to hear you had a great experience with us! Thank you for choosing us to capture y...
our special day!
Maggie P
5.0
8/09/2025
We had an absolutely fantastic experience working with Gemma with a G as our wedding photographer! We recently received all of our photos, and they are stunning—so many beautiful s...
hots that perfectly capture the joy and love of our day.
Gemma went above and beyond from start to finish. She communicated with us well in advance to understand our vision and priorities, stayed in touch the day of to ensure everything ran smoothly, and even followed up afterward to keep us updated on when our photos would be ready.
We had a large wedding party (including very young flower girls), and Gemma showed incredible patience and professionalism, making sure everyone was in place for each shot. She stayed organized, kept things moving on schedule, and still made it feel fun and relaxed.
Her attention to detail, great communication, and talent behind the camera made the entire process seamless. We couldn’t be happier with our photos or our experience. Highly recommend Gemma with a G!
Response from Nova Photos on 08/19/2025
Thank you so much for the great review! We appreciate the kind words and you choosing us t...
o capture your special day!
Nalini R
5.0
7/16/2025
We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Maks as our wedding photographer. From start to finish, he was incredibly professional, flexible, and a calming presence thr...
oughout the day. He went above and beyond—not just capturing beautiful moments, but also being a truly helpful part of the flow of the day. The photos turned out absolutely stunning, and we’re so grateful to have had him as part of our wedding. Highly recommend!
Response from Nova Photos on 08/19/2025
So glad to hear you had a great experience working with Maks! He is an amazing photographe...
r and always makes us proud! Thank you for choosing us to capture your special day!
Carly H
5.0
7/10/2025
We had a great experience working with Maks as our wedding photographer, through Nova Photos! He was a very positive energy throughout our wedding day. Neither of us love having ou...
r picture taken, but Maks did a great job with helping us pose and making us feel comfortable. He also had good suggestions for photo locations. During our cocktail hour, he was moving all over the room and it seemed that he was able to get pictures of lots of different groups of our guests. He also made sure to get a picture of us with each table of guests during dinner. We haven't gotten our pictures back yet, but we can't wait to see how they turn out!
Response from Nova Photos on 08/19/2025
Thank you so much for the kind words and for choosing us to capture your special day!
Margaret M
5.0
6/13/2025
We had the opportunity to work with Maks and he was AMAZING. Everything you could want in your wedding photographer. He had great energy, kept the people smiling. When our coordina...
tor was rushing us, Maks made sure my husband and I had the chance to get our photos together. With the photos Maks showed me, I was blown away. So talented. He helps you pose so you don’t even need to think about it.
Response from Nova Photos on 06/17/2025
So happy to hear you had a great experience with Maks! Thank you for choosing us to captur...
e such a special moment. Congrats to you both!
Sarah S
5.0
6/11/2025
My partner and I asked Nova Photos very last minute if they could photograph our courthouse wedding in Downtown Chicago. Within 24 hours, we had the date confirmed, contract signed...
and that extra stressor was taken care of! Van has been very easy and fast with communications, which had greatly helped us with the process. When it came to wedding day, our photographer, Maks, was honestly fantastic - he was energetic, had great ideas with where and how to take photos (I was absolutely no help at all as I did not have any ideas or requirements), and was just an overall positive addition to the day (let alone helpful in adjusting accessories, flowers, clothes etc.). We ended up taking so many pictures and he was very accommodating with any requests that did come up. We are still waiting on the pictures (so stay tuned for how they actually turned out as that is most important in all of this) but so far I have been very impressed with Maks and Nova Photos.
Response from Nova Photos on 06/17/2025
So glad to hear you enjoyed working with Maks! Thank you so much for the kind words. Congr...
ats to you both!
Stephanie C
5.0
6/04/2025
Maks was the best!! He was such a wonderful addition to our wedding day—as someone who doesn't like taking photos, he was awesome at keeping everyone relaxed, posing folks, and get...
ting great shots. Highly recommend!
Response from Nova Photos on 06/17/2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed working with M...
aks! Congrats to you both!
Sarah Q
5.0
5/21/2025
Nova Photos is everything we wanted and more! We could not have been happy booking them for our special day.
Gemma was an absolute dream to work with. She was a calm, cool presen...
ce that I needed by my side all day long. She helped me calm down when my nerves took over. She made me laugh when I need to smile. She captured every photo that I wanted, and I did have a very long list. We got a sneak peak of a few moments captured from our day and let me tell you that I gasped at each one. We built such a great relationship, professional and personal, that we can't wait to see Gemma again soon.
Van was our Photo Booth Attendant and we enjoyed every moment we interacted with him. Not only was he as friendly in person, he is also friendly and professional over email and phone calls. All the interactions we had with Van prior to our wedding day, made us very excited to meet him in person.
Thank you both, Van & Gemma, for making our special day so wonderful and for capturing the best day of our lives.
Response from Nova Photos on 06/17/2025
Thank you so much! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed working with us. Congrats to you ...
both!
Olivia M
5.0
3/26/2025
Gemma was amazing!! She was easy to work with and flexible! She also was happy to help answer questions and gave us pose ideas when we were unsure! We just got married but all the ...
photos she showed us were incredible and we are eagerly awaiting the full portfolio but we couldn’t be happier with our choice of photographer.
Response from Nova Photos on 06/17/2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed working with G...
emma. She is an amazing photographer and always makes us proud!
Keron L
5.0
2/05/2025
My husband and I chose Nova Photos to capture our wedding this past December and it was one of the best decisions we made! Maks was our photographer and Hanan was our videographer....
We were told the photos would take about a month to be edited but we received them in less than 3 weeks and they look absolutely amazing! We can’t wait to see the video!
Response from Nova Photos on 02/07/2025
Thank you so much for the kind words!
Hope L
5.0
1/01/2025
Gemma was an incredible photographer! She kept the mood light and fun. The pictures turned out true to our personalities and the look that we wanted and simply gorgeous. We highly ...
recommend hiring Nova Photos - they had great communication and availability for us and what we wanted.
Response from Nova Photos on 02/07/2025
So glad to hear you had a great time with Gemma! Congrats to you both!
Carolyn M
5.0
12/02/2024
Quick communication after submitting an inquiry. Loved the customization options available- it truly made the pictures and memories special! Great engagement activity for an event-...
would highly recommend for any event.
Response from Nova Photos on 02/07/2025
Thank you so much for the great review!
Beulah J
5.0
11/28/2024
Michelle took stunning photos of my daughter's wedding! Highly reccomend her!
Response from Nova Photos on 02/07/2025
So glad to hear you enjoyed working with Michelle! Thank you for the great review!
Kimmy H
5.0
11/28/2024
Had such an amazing experience with Maks and Hanan! Our photos are amazing and we got them back in less than three weeks. The video is not done yet but so far everything has come b...
ack sooner than the timeline they gave us. Can’t wait to see the video!
Response from Nova Photos on 02/07/2025
So glad to hear you had a great experience with us! Congrats to you both!
Fatima H
5.0
11/20/2024
Maks and Hanan did such a fantastic job! I have a lot of family that doesn’t speak English, and to my surprise, Hanan spoke Urdu and was able to communicate with my family and made...
everything go smoothly!
Response from Nova Photos on 02/07/2025
So glad to hear that! We really appreciate the great review!
Nancy M
5.0
11/08/2024
Maks was my sister's wedding photographer, and the experience was incredible from start to finish!
His expertise truly shines through in every shot, and he made the entire proces...
s feel so effortless. Highly recommend for any special occasion!
Response from Nova Photos on 02/07/2025
Thank you so much for the great review! Maks is an amazing photographer and always makes u...
s proud!
tim o
5.0
11/01/2024
Easy choice with choosing Nova for my wife and I anniversary photos. Great price and great quality all around. From scheduling to the photographer!
Response from Nova Photos on 12/12/2024
Thank you so much for the kind words!
Amina S
5.0
11/01/2024
I worked with Nova Photos for my maternity shoot, baby shower and New Year’s Eve party and have had a great experience every time! Their team and photographers are fun and easy to ...
work with. We were very happy with our photos. Their Photo Booth is also a great addition to every event, the guests love it!
Response from Nova Photos on 12/12/2024
Thank you so much for choosing us to capture such significant events in your life!
Veronica G
5.0
10/11/2024
Loved having their photobooth at our wedding this past weekend. Everyone had so much fun and I was sent all the digital copies that all my guests took the next day!
Haider S
5.0
10/10/2024
We did our maternity shoot and baby shower with Maks. He made us feel very comfortable during our maternity shoot. Maks was very engaging and a crowd favorite at the baby shower. W...
e had multiple friends come up to us after the event and rave about Maks’ friendliness and playful personality.
Response from Nova Photos on 12/12/2024
Thank you so much for choosing us to capture such an intimate moment!
Liz M
5.0
8/08/2024
Maks was ABSOLUTELY amazing. His attention to detail, professionalism and kindness made it extremely easy to work with him. He made both our engagement and wedding shoots fun and s...
tress free. Our photos are timeless and beautiful and will help us and our families to remember that time of our lives forever. I have recommended him to several people which have all had the same experience with him. It is one thing to be able to take beautiful photos, but to know how to pose the groups, manage time and keep a bride calm are things that only come with experience.
Response from Nova Photos on 12/12/2024
Thank you so much of the kind words and referrals, we really appreciate it!
Jamie Lyn B
5.0
7/31/2024
We had an amazing experience working with Nova Photography for our wedding day! Jovan provided great customer service, super professional, and really helped guide us when trying to...
figure out what we wanted. Our photographer, Maks, made us feel comfortable, and we had so much fun working with him! He is truly an expert in his craft - super creative and artistic. He knew how to make our vision come true and more. HIGHLY recommend Nova Photography and will be going back to them for future!
Response from Nova Photos on 08/01/2024
Thank you so much Jamie! You and Josh were so fun and easy to work with!
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