$3,500 starting price
About this vendor
Claudia Jo Photography is a wedding photography company based in Chicago, IL. Owner Claudia has a real passion for her craft, and she is committed to going the extra mile for her clients. Your smile and your story are an inspiration, and Claudia cannot wait to capture all the love and joy of your special day.
Claudia was born and raised in Buftea, Romania. Growing up, she witnessed the struggles and triumphs of a nation striving to free itself from communism. She saw a country of beautiful fairytale castles and terrible poverty. She experienced the generosity of the people and the triumph of the human spirit. These experiences have shaped Claudia. They have taught her to live a life of courage and love, a life that celebrates all that is truly precious. Your wedding day is a wonderful, joyous occasion, and Claudia would be honored to help you preserve the moments you will want to cherish forever.
Claudia Jo Photography covers engagements, rehearsals, ceremonies, and receptions. Claudia also offers portrait, day-after, and trash-the-dress sessions. Her range of wedding package options includes access to digital files, printed enlargements, social media sharing, and a selection of beautiful albums. Destination wedding packages are also available.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- 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
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Choosing Claudia as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our big day. From start to finish, the entire experience was exceptional.
The engagement photoshoot was so much fun! She made us feel completely at ease, teaching us how to pose and capturing beautiful, natural moments. It was the perfect warm-up for the wedding day itself.
On the big day, Claudia and her husband were excellent. The photos were delivered so quickly, much faster than we anticipated. We were so happy with the number of photos we received... not a single precious moment was missed.
Communication was also fantastic throughout the entire process. Any questions we had were answered quickly via email, making everything stress-free and smooth.
If you're looking for a photographer who is professional, talented, and a joy to work with, look no further than Claudia.
I have worked with Claudia on three different occasions throughout the last few years, and she is simply the best. I know there are a lot of photographers out there, but Claudia is the most reliable, the most kind and enjoyable, and she really does her best to get to know her clients ahead of time in order to do the best photography job. She is also always available, and she really puts in her best effort in her career by being open to learning more (attending seminars, workshops, etc). My community has a lot of weddings, and while I haven’t worked with many other photographers, I’ve heard from many about their own photographers being unreliable or taking a long time to get the photos back to the client. I can say with all confidence, our wedding, engagement, and my parents’ anniversary photos turned out incredible, and I couldn’t be more pleased. I have all my photos, but I am having trouble uploading them.
Thank you Claudia for taking the most wonderful elopement photos of us in Chicago!!! You captured our moment perfectly, made us feel comfortable, confident and looking our best with all the different poses! Thanks again for everything, we are so excited to share these memories with our friends and family!!
-Ali & Hayden
Claudia's photography at our rehearsal dinner was nothing short of magical. She brilliantly captured the essence of the night—grandparents' elation, friends' laughter, and parents' smiles—all amidst rain!
We hadn't expected this but Claudia also made time for a stunning mini photoshoot for just me and my husband in front of our favorite Chicago restaurant. The resulting photos were not just clear and beautiful but looked straight out of a magazine.
Beyond her exceptional skill, Claudia's professional yet gentle approach was so appreciated! She accommodated our 90-year-old grandparents with grace, pulling a chair aside for them during family portraits. She also managed to capture every detail from the setting & decor, people, and even wine & food. Her crazy fast two-week turnaround time was just the cherry on top.
Claudia has an ability to turn moments into timeless art. She not only met our expectations but exceeded them, leaving us with a gallery of beautiful memories we'll cherish for a lifetime. Thank you, Claudia!
Claudia and Chris are incredibly talented and we feel so lucky to have had them photograph our wedding day! We are in love with the photos and couldn't be happier! They are so sweet, patient, artistic and fun to work with! Claudia helped me all day with my dress and was like a friend by my side- not just a photographer. She also surprised us with polaroids at the end of the night which was the sweetest touch!
Claudia was the absolute BEST!! My (now husband) and I recently moved to a new neighborhood and absolutely fell in LOVE with our new surroundings and knew we had to sneak in some couple photos. Claudia was so flexible with the last minute plans and helped us make this vision come to life!! She is such a pleasure to work with and makes you feel so relaxed during the shoot. And the pics speak for themselves!
Claudia and Chris were absolutely amazing as our wedding photographers! From the moment they arrived, they made us feel incredibly comfortable and at ease, which is so important on such a special day. Their professionalism and friendly demeanor put us at ease, allowing us to truly enjoy every moment.
The exceptional work they delivered truly exceeded our expectations. Every photograph captured the essence of our wedding day perfectly. The attention to detail, creativity, and ability to capture candid moments was exceptional.
We are so grateful to Claudia and Chris for their talent and dedication. They beautifully documented our special day, and we will cherish these photos for a lifetime. If you're looking for photographers who not only take stunning pictures but also make your day even more memorable with their warmth and professionalism, Claudia and Chris are the perfect choice. Thank you both for being a crucial part of our wedding day!
I will say Claudia is the best photographer you can work with! I had planned to propose to my now fiancé in Chicago and wanted to capture the moment. Looking at Claudia’s profile on instagram, I was immediately in love with her work. She not only captured the moment perfectly, but even helped me by pretending to be a photographer working on her portfolio. My fiancé did not expect it and was pleasantly surprised. If you’re looking for a photographer with a great eye, she’s the one! 10/10 would recommend!
If I could give her 10 stars I would!
Claudia did go above and beyond to stay extra at the end for our pre-wedding photography session. Love the results!
Claudia shot my engagement photos for my in Chicago and they turned out amazing! I have never felt more beautiful than in the pictures we got. She really captured our love . I cannot recommend her enough !
Claudia and her husband were amazing! They helped me with my timeline, stay calm throughout the day, and most importantly take amazing pictures! I highly recommend using Claudia Jo Photography!
Claudia and her husband Chris are the BEST. Their stunning portfolio of work speaks for itself and after seeing it, I knew instantly that I wanted them to be a part of our big day. They have an unparalleled attention to detail so you can rest assured that every special moment is captured. They are a joy to work with and have such an amazing talent and eye for the most beautiful and unique shots. Claudia and Chris are so great at making you feel at ease in front of the camera. I'm so happy we chose them as our photographers and couldn't be happier with our pictures.
What can I say about Claudia except that she (and her wonderful husband, Chris) was absolutely a DREAM to work with. I had a very specific vision of how I wanted my photos to look for our engagement session as well as our wedding day and she was so kind, patient, and totally understood the look and feel of what I wanted. And boy did she deliver!!! She and I exchanged numerous emails and calls throughout my wedding process and she was always so sweet and receptive. At our engagement shoot, we had admitted that we had no idea how to pose and she walked us through everything so easily! Her personality is so positive and encouraging that any nervousness we had in front of the camera went away as she started working with us. On our wedding day, she and her husband Chris were such a well oiled machine, but also so sweet and loving, not just to each other, but with us and our fairly large wedding party. Our wedding would not have been such an incredible experience had it not been for Claudia's kind nature but also hard work and artistry. The photos she took of us are truly nothing short of pure art and I could not be more thankful for her. She also was able to get us our photos in just a couple of weeks! All in all, please consider booking Claudia and Chris, they are such a wonderful team and I could not recommend them enough!
Claudia and her husband were awesome! We love our photos from our special day. She was professional, on time, and we got our pictures back even sooner than I expected.
HANDS DOWN THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER!
Claudia and her husband Chris helped to capture my wedding 100% perfectly. With a rather large wedding party and no official wedding “coordinator” I was a little nervous as to how the things post-ceremony were gonna happen but she not only got all the details shots I could’ve asked for, but she also managed a rather rowdy wedding party of ~20 people seamlessly for group shots, individuals, plus all the couples photos and the photos turned out amazing, natural, and quite literally perfect.
The turnaround time on the photos for both the engagement shoot and wedding photos was the fastest I’ve ever heard of - literally took 2 weeks from the time of the event to time getting final retouched images. Any other photographers had a minimum of 6 weeks - she killed it.
Another thing I can’t thank her enough for was all the recommendations outside of just her own business - she not only helped me get connected to videographers, but she had recos for hair, make-up, etc and as a bride who didn’t know where to start that info was priceless and I can’t thank her enough - she truly helped to coach me through every step of the way that day.
The best photographer for the best day of my life - can’t recommend high enough
We've been fortunate enough to have Claudia photograph our proposal, engagement photos, and as of last week, our wedding. Her incredible talent is plain to see in her work, but her personality is what has made all the difference for us. She is so kind and easy-going and flexible. She makes us feel so at ease every time we are in front of the camera, gives us great direction for posing, and always calls out when she notices things that could improve our photos — like telling me to adjust my posture or cross my legs! This attention to detail is something that many photographers overlook, but it's made all the difference for us and our photos. She has an astounding creative vision, so we ALWAYS trust her when she says "Wait, I have an idea!" because we know those will be some of our favorite photos. Her husband Chris was the second shooter for our wedding, and he has an incredible talent as well and is so kind. We loved that they worked together as a team to capture all different people, places and moments of our day. And the cherry on top of all her amazing work was receiving our photos just 8 days after our wedding! It was indescribable to be able to relive the day so soon. We adore Claudia and Chris and could not recommend them any more to capture life's greatest moments. :)
Claudia and Chris are incredibly talented! We are so lucky to have had them shoot both our engagement session and wedding day! They are both very well organized, creative, and overall, amazing to work with!
We have only great things to say about these two. Claudia and Chris truly captured all of our special moments so beautifully and provided so much support throughout the wedding day. Would highly recommend them for any special occasion you want photographed!
Claudia is absolutely great! I’m so happy I chose her to be our elopement photographer. She guided us thru the whole process and we felt very comfortable posing for her. As the result we got stunning pictures that will be in our lives forever.
Claudia and Chris were amazing! They did a few of my friends weddings and my husband and I knew just from their interactions with the couples, that we wanted them for our big day. They were easy to talk to, assertive when needed, fun, made us feel comfortable and gave us the most amazing pictures!! Most people have to wait so long to get their wedding pictures back, but we got ours within 2 weeks! They also got our engagement pictures us back to us the DAY AFTER we took them! We love every single picture and have gotten so many compliments from everyone who sees them. The day really does go by so fast, so it was so nice to have Claudia and there capture every moment that we missed. I love that we can relive our big day through these photos! Thank you Claudia and Chris! 🤍🤍 If you are looking for a photographer to capture your big day look no more!!!
My husband and I had our hearts set on Claudia and her husband Chris almost immediately upon seeing their gallery photos and we could not be happier with out decision. Not only are they both absolutely wonderful people but they did a phenomenal job with our wedding photos. Claudia was very helpful in getting my husband and I to relax and be comfortable in front of the camera, she gave a steady stream of instruction and was so pleasant and fun to be around which took away all of our nerves. Her husband Chris was similarly wonderful and helped keep the atmosphere light and fun. Claudia has such a good eye for beautiful shots and the way she composes photos is astonishing. We got our photos completed and edited within 2 weeks of the wedding date and they were all breathtaking. Claudia has such an eye for capturing emotion in photos had so many good ideas for unique shots that we will now cherish forever. Claudia and Chris were attentive to our needs for the day, had excellent communication leading up the wedding, and were so professional and kind throughout the evening. They are so unbelievably sweet and genuinely kind and fun people with amazing senses of humour. We would absolutely recommend working with Claudia and are so happy we trusted our instincts and chose her to photograph such a special day for us. Thank you both again for all your hard work the day of and leading up, and we had such a blast with you guys! <3
Let me first off start by saying Claudia is the nicest and most sweetest person to work with ever! I got engaged yesterday at The Peninsula Hotel and it could not have gone any better! The quality and professionalism of Claudia’s work is truly impeccable and I will be hiring her again for photo shoots and wedding photos. Please do not think twice about reaching out to her because you will regret it!
Such a lovely couple to work with! They made us feel totally comfortable and confident in front of the camera! They even accommodated us as a couple! Very sweet and super fun! Amazing with working with groups of people! AND THE PHOTOS CAME OUT AMAZING! I’m so in love with my wedding photos and the beautiful moments they captured! They were punctual, professional and very attentive to our needs as a couple. She will do anything to make sure she gets the perfect shot!
I am so incredibly grateful to have had Claudia Jo Photography do my wedding. We absolutely love our pictures and are so happy the way they turned out! Working with Claudia was such a fun and amazing experience. She made us feel extremely comfortable and everything the day of ran extremely smoothly. I am so happy we found her and can’t wait to work with her again in the future!
Claudia shot both our save the date photos, and the day of our wedding. I could not have asked for a more kind, accommodating, and pleasant person and experience to work with for some of our most special days. The list goes on of positive words I can use to explain her, but her work will not disappoint. We could not recommend her more ! We will absolutely continue to work with her - maternity shoot next :)
Claudia took my bridal shower pictures a couple months ago and recently, my wedding pictures! She is the BEST.
She did an outstanding job - I was at a loss of words when I saw the pictures, they brought me right back to the day!!! ❤️
She captured all the little details, and sweet, beautiful moments!
Claudia and her husband are truly a DREAM team! They were soooo fun to spend my wedding day with, we had a blast with them!!
They made us feel so comfortable, and helped my husband and I pose lol. And she is so creative when taking the pictures and choosing locations.
I am so happy and thankful I chose Claudia to take my pics! I wouldn’t have it any other way!
We are so beyond pleased with Claudia Jo Photography! Wow! My husband and I hired Claudia for both our engagement shoot and our wedding day. Each time, I was blown away with the finished result. I was hoping to like at least a few photos, but I ended up loving dozens of them. Her use of light and scenery is just stunning. She somehow has this calm presence about her, but also an upbeat energy. She's the perfect person to spend your wedding day with. I was expecting it to take a while before getting the photos back, but while still on our honeymoon, we got the link to 1,200 beautiful wedding photos. I still find myself staring at the photos in my free time. Excellent job, Claudia! We can't thank you (or recommend you) enough.
Claudia!! She is the absolute best! She came out to our house this summer for engagement pictures and she did not disappoint! I have had a lot of pictures taken over the years and these are the best I have ever received!! There were so many good shots that we couldn’t even pick! I love how she captures all of the action moments. My family and friends were just in Ahhh after seeing the photos. I HIGHLY recommend Claudia. I will be using her for all pictures moving forward. I would have had her do our wedding but we went to Maui! Thank you!!
This is a long due review so hold on tight! We don't even know where to start from when it comes to Claudia & Chris. We heard about the duo from a vendor last year while wedding planning. We knew they were the one, the moment we met them during our first zoom meeting. This was their first Indian wedding but they took the time to listen to us and our planners and understood our needs. Our first actual in person meeting was during our engagement shoot. The shoot took place in late October and it was super cold. Claudia was proactive and brought hand warmers for us. In the middle of shots she would give us the hand warmers and carry our jackets. We drove to multiple locations and the pictures came out breathtaking. She was even more excited to shoot my pup and handled him in between shots. After that we kept in communication as we got closer and closer to the wedding date. When the big week (yes! we had a week long celebration) came upon, I cannot stress how accommodating and flexible both Chris and Claudia are. They are the sweetest pair and nothing short of caring and understanding. Claudia is full of energy and a total couple's cheerleader while Chris is very calm and a sweetheart. Chris accompanied myself and Claudia stayed with my wife. My wife was very overwhelmed during this time as we had two ceremonies but Claudia made sure to keep her calm, fed her, and even helped with her hair while taking shots!!!!! Although this was their first Indian wedding, they seemed very well prepared for the type of shots and moments to look for. Oh did I mention they were ALWAYS ON TIME!!!??!! The final product of their work is BREATHTAKING. Claudia was exactly what we were looking for. We were looking for the dark, moody and dreamy pictures and she provided exactly that. Our families and planners were amazed at the pictures but also by the quality of service they provided during the wedding. They honestly became our family and integrated with the culture seamlessly. We highly recommend to go with Claudia/Chris if you are on the hunt for a wedding photographer. We could go on and on talking about them two but are so extremely thankful to the two for.making us look so good!
Claudia is INCREDIBLE. She shot both our engagement photos and our wedding and we absolutely loved how everything turned out. In working with her leading up to our wedding date she was highly responsive, detail oriented, and a joy to work with. The day of she showed up with a plan and a vision and was incredibly thoughtful about giving direction and guidance. We were so pleased with her work and are looking for excuses to use her again! :)
Claudia is the most amazing photographer! She made my dreams come to life on multiple occasions!! She did my husband and I’s engagement shoot in Sedona which turned out so mystical and romantic and just WOOOOW. Then came my wedding day, June 13th, and she blew me away. My wedding photos and day after shoot came in and I was in shock. My wedding dream came to life. My photos were so magical and dreamy. They were perfection. So so professional. I would never recommend anyone else other than Claudia to do any type of photos, and this is coming from someone who wants the best quality and knows many great photographers. Claudia’s style is diverse and she knows how to bring the romance and fun in everything. Her and her husband are the sweetest couple and are so in love. They spent 12 hours capturing every moment of my wedding plus several hours the next day on the beach in California. They flew to Arizona for our wedding and flew again to California for more pictures! Now that is determination and adventure. They’re all about it. So blessed to have met them and to have had all my professional pictures done by them. Thank you Claudia!!!
Claudia is truly amazing! Claudia spent 8 hours with us on our wedding day, and she provided memories that will last a lifetime. My wife and I decided to elope in our favorite city, Chicago. We found Claudia on wedding wire and fell in love with her pictures instantly. We didn't bother looking at anyone else. We asked her to capture our wedding and the beautiful Chicago skyline. What we received; exceeded our expectations and then some!
On the day of our wedding, she came to our hotel room to take photos of us getting ready, our clothes, and even styled my wife's hair! We got married by the water in our favorite spot, and she captured the most beautiful moments. Claudia and Chris took us around the city, taking breathtaking pictures as well as creating beautiful moments. She brought a speaker with her, and my wife and I danced across Chicago.
I am more than happy to write this review as Claudia and Chris created moments for us that will last forever. Claudia and Chris were professional, respectful, friendly, fun, and truly talented in their field. We have received many compliments on our pictures that left our family and friends in tears and awe.
If you are looking for a photographer, look no further. I would recommend Claudia to anyone and everyone. We are blessed to have found Claudia.
Claudia and Chris are simply the best. They are extremely kind and will make any kind of accommodations you need. They are wonderful people and even better photographers. Completely worth every penny! We are in love with our wedding photos and it is all because of their incredible skills. We are incredibly grateful that we found them, the pictures are STUNNING.
This power couple will use any environment to get you the best photos and make it fun along the way! I hate taking pictures, but time flew with them at our wedding and the photos came out absolutely beautiful!
We had the best experience with Claudia Jo Photography! Claudia and Chris are super down to earth, easy to work with, enthusiastic , and very fun! They have a way of capturing moments in such a way that when you look back on the photos you relive all those experiences and emotions!
My husband is not a big fan of posing for photos but Claudia Jo made our experience so enjoyable and comfortable! Also, because of our work schedules we were not able to meet with them until our actual wedding, but by the end of our wedding day it felt like they were part of our family!
I totally recommend Claudia Jo Photography to anyone looking for great photographers and amazing people that can help you capture your special moments in life!
My daughter had suggested that I use Claudia Jo for my wedding. I am so happy that I did because my husband and I could not have been more satisfied in the quality of work that she produced. We highly recommend Claudia Jo!
They did a great job.
I had such an amazing experience with Claudia Jo Photography, I cannot recommend them enough. My husband and I are both camera shy and a bit awkward when taking pictures but none of that came through in our wedding pictures because of their expertise. Since we got married during quarantine with none of our family present our pictures were extremely important to us. Claudia and her husband took the most gorgeous pictures of our ceremony location, very basic setup and turned them into art. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts!!!
Claudia is the BEST!!! She made our day so memorable and the pictures just left us SPEECHLESS. We loved working with her, she does such a MARVEOULOS work and look forward to working with her again.
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