Rick Aguilar Studios

Clare was accommodating to the various locations we wanted, including bringing along our pup for some pics, and help us capture the moments we were looking for. When it came to the wedding day, she was very helpful going over a schedule with me and making she was prepared to capture all the photos/looks we wanted for the day. Jose also joined Clare for the wedding day and they were a fabulous team!! Clare was constantly checking in with Matt and I to see what we wanted- if we liked locations, more pictures, etc. She was also extremely professional making sure we stuck to the timeline so that we captured the photos we wanted. There were so many emotions and a lot going on that day, that having her take charge was key. We knew we would love the photos. Clare and Jose were professional, yet also a blast to work with. We were SO happy with our wedding photos. So many special, unique moments were captured and we couldn't be more grateful to them. Another amazing touch was our photo booth that R.A. Studios offered! It was so fun to take pictures with the props and all the pictures are a blast to look at. We had Clare and Jose do the photo booth with us at the end of the night before they left. I told Clare I can't wait to have kids so she can take our pictures again! :) :) Also, I loved planning our wedding album with Eliisa! It was such a personal touch to sit down with her, go through photos and see our album come to life. I absolutely loved this aspect that R.A Studios offers. Matt and I are in love with our album and feel so lucky that we have so many memories captured to cherish.

professionals. Leading up to the wedding, they were very responsive, helpful and always made time for our questions. On the day of, they were fun, easy and efficient! Our guests even commented on how nice Rick and his staff were. They also provided a photo booth for us, and it was a huge hit. We didn't have to worry about our guests seeing the photo booth moved in, which was something we were concerned about -Eliisa made sure everything was out of sight until it was completely ready. And less than a week after our wedding, we even received a preview of our proofs! I hope one day to work with Rick and his team again. They are first class.

use her again for future life events and recommend her to everyone! We weren't going to do an engagement photo session but are so glad we did as it gave us a chance to work with Clare ahead of time. She really understood how to photograph us well, captured our style, and made us very comfortable in front of the camera. Thank you for capturing our wedding so beautifully!!

os and made our wedding day so amazing. He puts everyone at ease and is so helpful and creative! His staff was wonderful in service and design making us such beautiful albums. I highly recommend Rick Aguilar Studios!

hat no time was wasted! She also made sure each shot was perfect and didn't hesitate in repositioning or coming up to fix my dress of bouquet. She paid attention to detail and really made sure each shot was perfect. I also appreciated that before her time was up, she made sure my husband and I had gotten the shots we wanted to and checked for any we needed last minute. I am so excited to see the photos. I would definitely recommend Rick Aguilar. His team is professional, mindful of time, and quiet! I almost forgot we had photographers. Overall great experience!

nized throughout the entire planning process as well as the day of!

only were they creative and had amazing visions, but they were organized and directed us wonderfully. We had 12 bridesmaids, 6 groomsmen, and 3 ushers in our post wedding pics and Rick and his team were assertive and gave directions really well so we weren't wasting a bunch of time and everyone knew what was going on. The pictures are BEAUTIFUL and I am soooooo beyond thrilled with his team. I highly recommend them!!! Happy planning!

comfortable as possible throughout the entire day. We never felt pushed or rushed to finish. Rick was extremely patient and wonderful to work with!

that I am happy to write this review before getting the pictures. So, here we go, my wedding planner recommended Clare Britt from Rick Aguilar as the photographer that I should use for the wedding. To be honest, I was skeptical at first. I had this impression that I would only get good work and service, if I was using the named photographer (in this case, Rick Aguilar) and not an associate. I even considered spending $15,000 on this super fancy wedding photographer in the Chicago area because I liked her work and her name was on the door but boy, was I wrong!!! Clare and her assistant were phenomenal! Forgive me, I can't remember her assistant's name right now but he was terrific!! They were so easy to work with and this is really important because your photographers will be with you all day, so they have to be people that you like. I never met Clare before the wedding, we only spoke on the phone and via email but she is a terrific person. She and her assistant had amazing ideas and they are true artists. I don't know how to explain it but if you watch Clare work, you can actually see her envisioning the photo before she takes it. She is a master!! She made every feel comfortable. She wasn't pushy or in the way. Her assistant would shoot pictures at these amazing angles and the two of them work so well together that you would think that they had been together their entire lives. I loved them so much! This is a big deal for me because I used a different photographer for my engagement photos and that guy was a disaster, so the wedding pictures were definitely on the top of my list and I was a little wary after being burned by that other photographer. Clare and her assistant were the best and I had such a great experience with them! Also, Clare took time out to call me a few times before the wedding to discuss the type of photos that I wanted and she even encouraged me to create a pinterest board with the wedding photography that I liked as inspiration. Clare listened to any concerns that I may have had and definitely put me at ease. She is easy going, professional and a true master at her craft!! Hiring Clare Britt from Rick Aguilar studios was one of the best decisions that I made!! To all those brides out there, remember that the pictures are important because that is what you have left after the flowers have died and the cake is all gone...well the pictures and your husband ;)

rs of experience. He knows exactly how to work with the elements of a wedding to get the best shots from of everyone quickly and discretely. His professional attitude complements his good nature and fun persona. I would highly recommend working with Rick.

t painless! Get the photo both it is completely worth it! I am not sure when I am going to need a professional photographer again but when I do we are calling Rick!

me (the bride). They listened to feedback based on comments from my engagement session and turned out phenomenal wedding proofs. I am so happy with the result and so are my family and all of my guests.