Sally O'Donnell Photography

I absolutely LOVED working with Sally and Nick. Not only are they extremely talented at what they do, but they are such good people. We knew we wanted to work with Sally from our very first phone call. She and Nick are so down to earth and easy to be with. It was so important to me to find a photography team that I genuinely enjoyed being with because your photography team is with you from the time you start getting ready in the morning until the party ends, and we nailed it with Sally and Nick. Sally was readily available for questions throughout the planning process, made a trip to our venue to scope it out before our big day, and even went above and beyond with a special editing request that she made happen overnight. Sally is passionate about capturing the emotions of the day - something that was more important to me than having magazine-worthy photos (which they truly are anyway!). Our photos from both our engagement photo shoot and our wedding day are timeless and stunning and I love them so much. I HIGHLY recommend Sally and Nick - there’s no better team!

Sally and Nick perfectly captured the energy and love in our wedding. From booking to execution, we always felt like Sally was available for questions and excited to help our vision come to life. On the day of, Sally jumped right in and handled all the different personalities involved in our wedding like a pro. She helped keep things on time, worked quickly, and made sure we captured the images we planned for. Even during peak moments of bridal anxiety, I knew Sally had things under control. We never worried that the team was missing a moment, they went above and beyond what we initially asked for. Our digital and film photos blew us away, we could tell that Sally and Nick listened to our priorities and delivered exactly what we hoped for. It was hard to decide which photos to post in this review! I highly recommend working with Sally and Nick, you will always feel like there is a professional in the room. Both her and Nick added to our wedding day in a positive way. I hope to work with them in the future!

Sally was the best wedding photographer we could've asked for. She was super chill, funny, and easy to work with. Her and her husband Nick, who was the second shooter, are the type of people you would invite to your own wedding. Me and my wife felt like we became friends with them through the process. I had an incident where I couldn't find my bowtie and I thought it might've been in my car still and the reception was going to start in 15 minutes. Sally took my valet ticket and found my bowtie in the car and got it back to me right in time. She truly went above and beyond. We even tried to get both of them to stay for the whole wedding to just party with us the rest of the night because we loved hanging out with them. The photos came out incredible. They are so dope. She really captured exactly what we were looking for and understood our vibes perfectly. 20/10 recommend her!

Sally and Nick are a true power couple. My fiance and I don't take many pictures, so we needed a photographer that would really take control of the day / weekend and show their expertise. To say they did just that would be an understatement. They have a way of showing their experience but also making us feel super comfortable in front of a camera - I highly recommend Sally and Nick for any event, but especially for your wedding!!

Sally and Nick were incredible professionals, making our entire wedding party and family feel comfortable. They went the extra mile to get the most special shots- receiving them was a fantastic surprise (and they got them back in great time). I highly recommend these two to anyone!!

We had the best experience with Sally! From the start, she made us feel so comfortable and at ease, which really showed in the photos. Sally shot our engagement photos, rehearsal dinner and wedding day. Shooting our engagement photos with Sally at the arboretum and Margie’s ice cream parlor was one of my most memorable parts of the wedding process. She went above and beyond to come all the way to a crowded ice cream parlor on a Tuesday at 10 pm to catch the most perfect night shoot! On our wedding day, Sally & Nick truly captured how beautiful and energetic the night was. The photos came out absolutely stunning and instantly takes me back to how I felt that day. Our biggest issue now is the decision paralysis to decide what photos to frame because they’re all so amazing! If you’re looking for someone fun, laid-back, and super talented, I highly recommend!

If you are a Chicago bride, look no further than Sally and Nick. Hiring Sally and Nick as our wedding photographers was truly one of the best decisions (and investment) we made during the wedding planing process. From our first call with Sally, she was incredibly personable, knowledgable, and easy going. Fast forward to our wedding day, Sally was truly the quarterback of the day. It was down pouring the morning of our wedding and Sally quickly sprung into action on a Plan B to shoot the before ceremony pictures at Union station vs outdoor options. She stayed calm and orchestrated the entire wedding party photoshoot so seamlessly. Within a 24 hour period of the wedding ending, Sally delivered our preview photos which were more perfect than we could have imagined. A few months later we got our full wedding album and it brought us to tears. Her and Nick captured the day so beautifully, the perfect mix of candids, details, portrait, family, etc. Looking through the album allowed us to relive the day over and over. We cannot thank Sally and Nick enough! They are the best in the game and make it look so easy!

INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE - Sally & Nick are truly the best in the business! We interviewed 40+ wedding photographers (I wish I was joking), and throughout our extensive research, we were shocked at how difficult it was to find photographers who not only had the technical and creative skills, but also interpersonal skills and personality to allow us to fully enjoy our wedding day. From our very first conversation with Sally & Nick, their unique blend of extraordinary talent and genuine care set them apart in every way. After having the pleasure of working with both Sally & Nick, we can confirm that they embody everything you could ever want and need in a photographer and more! If we haven’t convinced you yet that Sally & Nick are the absolute best… We have listed out just a of the few reasons why they made our wedding so spectacular - 1. A+ Communication & Client-Focused: Extremely easy to work with and went the extra mile to understand and fulfill our vision and expectations, while also always responding to our dozens of questions/requests promptly. 2. Professional & Personable: Friendly, approachable, and an incredible knack for making you feel at ease. Their ability to make not only us, but our wedding guests feel comfortable was truly remarkable. 3. Adaptability & Reliability: We were blown away by their ability to handle unexpected situations with such grace. A few weeks before our wedding, my dad (father of the bride) had a terrible accident and unfortunately couldn’t make the wedding. Sally went above and beyond to provide thoughtful recommendations to ensure my dad still felt included throughout the wedding day – which we will truly be eternally grateful for! 4. Exceptional Skill & Creativity: Genuine passion and dedication to get the perfect shots – to the point where they fully climbed through prickly bushes to get the perfect angle for our wedding party portraits. 5. Unforgettable Experience: Captured each moment with grace and artistry, seamlessly blending into the background while capturing candid, heartfelt shots that truly reflected the joy and love of our wedding day. 6. Memorable Results: Above all, the photos they delivered were nothing short of spectacular! Sally & Nick’s extraordinary talent, dedication, and warm demeanor are unmatched in the industry, and we couldn’t recommend them enough! We cannot thank them both enough for capturing our wedding day perfectly and making it even more memorable!

Sally and Nick were amazing! They were both so professional but made me and my husband feel so at ease. We are not used to the spotlight, but both Sally and Nick made us feel comfortable posing for pictures and directing us in a way that did not feel forced. We didn't use Sally for our engagement pictures, and had our previous wedding photographer drop out on us, so the first time we met Sally and Nick in person was on our wedding day. That did not matter at all to Sally and Nick, they got right in there and made us feel like they had taken our pictures millions of times before! With having to find a new photographer, my husband and I were rushing to find the best fit that was also available in 8 months. We are so so happy that Sally was free our wedding day. We told Sally our story from our previous photographer. She made us feel so comfortable, answered all our questions, and was so responsive to all of our emails. When we received our photos, my husband and I were both in tears. Sally and Nick were able to capture every special moment of our wedding day. Don't hesitate to book Sally and Nick!!

Don't even second guess it. Book Sally. She is the photographer of my dreams and really NAILED our engagement and wedding photos. Sally and Nick are so skilled, so personable, and seemed to be 3 steps ahead of everything that was going on. I had a special ceremony prior to my wedding, and they were so wonderful about accommodating it and really paying extra care to my culture and traditions. I could speak all day about how much I loved working with Sally. She is just a wonderful photographer and even more wonderful human being.

Sally and Nick are the absolute best! Highly, highly recommend this duo. Sally was extremely helpful from Day 1. Our phone calls leading up to the wedding were super productive - she had a great plan for the day and understood my vision. On the wedding day (April 2024), Sally provided great energy and made taking pictures so easy and fun! Her confidence was a calming influence on what, needless to say, is a stressful day. My husband and his groomsmen raved about Nick. He even helped get everyone organized when transportation and planner-related issues arose. The photographs came out so beautifully. Sally and Nick went above and beyond, capturing unique angles. Sally and Nick were a major reason why our wedding day was so special - we love them!

Book Sally and Nick. Sally and Nick are not only some of the best photographers out there, they are the nicest couple who take time to get to know you as a couple, care about the quality of their work, and integrate seamlessly with your event. When we first spoke to Sally and Nick on the phone, we wound up talking to them for over an hour because of great conversation and their genuine interest in us as a couple. I tell everyone I know to work with Sally and Nick because I feel everyone should get to experience the magic they bring.

Sally and Nick were incredible to work with on our wedding day and I could not recommend them more. They both are such a calming presence and they made my husband and I feel very comfortable and have fun behind the camera. Nick was the last person my Dad and I saw before going down the aisle and I'll always remember his words of encouragement. The photos themselves are truly amazing! They captured so many beautiful and special moments we will cherish forever. We requested lots of candids and black and whites and they followed through perfectly. Sally and Nick are very talented photographers and overall great people. You'd be very lucky to have them on your special day.

Sally and Nick were an absolute dream team! From the first meeting to the final delivery of our photos, they were kind, professional, and incredibly talented. They worked seamlessly together, ensuring every moment was captured beautifully. The photos they produced are nothing short of stunning and wonderfully captured the joy and love of our special day. Thank you both for creating lasting memories for myself and my family. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional wedding photographers!

Sally was wonderful to work with and really captured the magic of our wedding day. Would recommend her services.

Sally and her team were amazing to work with! We couldn't have asked for a better vendor to be part of our special day, and her pictures perfectly captured the energy and love of our wedding. We quickly got a preview of our photos and looking through the full album brought back so many great memories. We could not recommend Sally enough!

Sally and Nick couldn't of been easier to work with! My wife and I had an amazing experience on our wedding day. They were both so welcoming, organized, thoughtful, and fun! We got a plethora of different photo styles from us to group to landscape and a great mix of color and black and white. We were truly lucky to work with them on our wedding day and couldn't recommend them enough!

My husband and I are so happy that we chose Sally for our wedding. She and Nick are so easy going and amazing to work with. I was not stressed or anxious at any point on my wedding day, even when it turned cold and rainy, and I think Sally is a huge reason for this. She even helped me correctly put on my veil when no one else could 😂. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend to anyone wanting classic photos that they will love forever. ❤️

Book Sally O’Donnell! We had the privilege of booking Sally as one of our first vendors and it was the best decision we have ever made. She gave us incredible suggestions for other vendors and answered any questions we had through out the process. Her and Nick’s calm and positive demeanor truly made our day the best day ever. My partner, myself, and our family members aren’t the most photo-inclined and they made the process easy and feel so authentic to us! We have a wonderful amount of posed and candid pictures. They truly captured so many emotions of our our wedding day: joy, tears, laughter, and probably too many beverages. Our pictures are absolutely gorgeous! We cannot stop looking through them and are thrilled to have them for years to come as a family memory/relic. Thank you Sally and Nick for being a part of our special day and making it the best day ever! BOOK THEM!

I recently had a wedding photo shoot with Sally in Chicago and I couldn't have been happier with the experience. I would like to to give her more than 5 stars if I can. We traveled all the way from Seattle, but when the forecast predicted rain on our original date, Sally was very understanding and flexible with rescheduling. It ended up being one of the best decisions we made. Sally took the time to talk with me before the shoot to plan out the route and specific spots and angles I wanted to be taken. Her attention to detail and creativity really shone through during the shoot itself. She was patient and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. I also appreciated how reachable Sally was. She made sure all the accessibility with all venues and how she kept checking on the references I sent her while we were shooting. It showed me that she truly cares about her clients and wants to deliver the best possible results. She sent us the preview right next day and they was above and beyond! They were stunning photos that I will treasure for years to come. I highly highly recommend Sally for anyone looking for a talented and professional photographer in Chicago. Just one of the best experience I had with photographer. I also know she travels as well. Thank you again, Sally!

If you want your photos to look like a photo shoot in a magazine, you’ve come to the right place. Sally is a true talent. Her calm demeanor carried the day on our wedding and made us feel so comfortable and at ease. Her photos are stunning and make your event truly come to life. She captured the spirit and emotion of our wedding day perfectly. We are so lucky to have worked with Sally and we will treasure these photos for years to come.

Sally and Nick blew us away with their kindness, professionalism, excitement, and talent. We met with Sally for coffee to talk hang out and talk about our vision for the wedding and she went above and beyond what we could have imagined. The saddest moment of our wedding day was when Sally and Nick had to leave for the evening because they both felt like family. We could not have asked for a better person to capture our wedding!

Sally is the best! If you're looking for an easy going, natural, and above all talented photographer look no further. We worked with Sally for our engagement pictures and she immediately made us feel at ease. Sally rolled with our requests throughout the day, was accommodating, helped give us direction, but also let us just be and captured beautiful moments. So happy we went with Sally - would absolutely work with her again!!

Sally and Nick were a highlight of our wedding process and truly the most AMAZING photographers!! Our wedding photos are everything I could've ever imagined - a perfect mix of elegant and fun, both natural and classic, and everything I could've ever wanted!! She and Nick are so beyond talented. Looking through our wedding photos (which we received SUPER quick!!) we felt like we were reliving the best day ever. She truly captured the energy of the room and she didn't miss a thing!! She and Nick have this amazing ability to capture every magical moment so naturally. Every single photo was perfect! Everyone who has seen our photos are FLOORED saying they've never seen such gorgeous wedding photos! Working with Sally was a dream from the start. She made us comfortable, she was super focused on the vision we had for our photos and made sure she had a list of the people and shots that were important to us to be captured. She took all of the stress off my plate and made sure everything was handled. Beyond that, she has this super calming, fun vibe about her that just made her so fun to be around. She really is an amazing person to have by your side on your big day!! I cannot recommend Sally highly enough!!

From the beginning, Sally was incredibly easy to work and plan with. Even when I was not sure of what my "vision" was, Sally was there to talk about what I wanted our day to look and feel like. She is a fantastic listener and is wildly talented, her passions shine through her work (a great follow on insta for wedding inspo)! Sally and Nick made our wedding day feel absolutely seamless. Together they took the time to connect with the wedding party, family members, and even wrangled a few children. Guests could not stop raving about Sally and Nick! We were FLOORED when we received our sneak peek photos in under a week. Quite literally the photos she created were absolute magic. From the candids to the editorial style of black & white, each photo was gorgeous, capturing our day in the most perfect light. We loved working with the Sally O'Donnell team! I can not recommend them enough!

Our wedding photos are genuinely everything we could have wanted and more. Sally and Nick were incredible to work with, they were fun, easy going and had such great energy throughout the day. They were also so professional and were able to direct the bridal party/family in group photos with ease. Our parents and friends all commented on how professional and "on top of it" our photographers were. Our photos are a perfect balance of timeless and elegant that you'd want for your more formal portraits and family shots, but also candid and intimate for all those action/moment scenes. Looking through our photos when we first got them back (which was SO QUICK, I've had friends receive their albums back after almost 4 months and Sally sent back the entire album with so many beautiful pictures in just barely over a month!!) made me feel like I was reliving our wedding day. She is truly an artist and I'm so grateful for her capturing our day with authenticity and beauty. I'm literally smiling as I'm writing this review, thinking of our photos! If you're going to splurge on anything for your wedding I HIGHLY recommend hiring Sally, she is seriously the best!!

Photography was top of my list after we picked our venue. After meeting with Sally via Zoom, I knew I had found the one for us. Sally was such a calming force throughout our planning process and was able to provide such valuable feedback on our timeline. The photos came back better than I could have even imagined. We love looking through them and showing them off to everyone. Nick was amazing and I couldn't believe all of the fantastic shots that he took of my husband and his friends. Sally and Nick are the literal dream team. It felt like we were spending the day with two old friends. I know we will look back on these photos for years to come and just smile at how perfect they are. I can't recommend Sally and Nick enough.

Sally was truly terrific! We love our photos and we loved the efficient and comprehensive way she photographed our wedding! She captured so beautifully the moments we had told her we really cared about in our meeting prior to the wedding! can't recommend her highly enough!

To say that we are lucky to have had Sally as our photographer for our wedding is an understatement. We originally had a different photographer that had to cancel on us (pre-COVID days!), so our wedding day was our first time actually working with Sally. Leading up to the wedding, she was so helpful and supportive as we navigated through postponing our wedding twice and dealing with any and all changes thanks to COVID. When we look back on the day, we can confidently say that a large part of the reason it was so incredible was because of Sally and Nick. They were warm, professional, kind, personable, and so easy to be around. They made us, our families, and our friends feel so comfortable - which was quite the feat considering we took outdoor pictures on a 90+ degree day with high humidity in Chicago! They helped make the entire day run so smoothly, and everything felt so seamless. Our friends are still talking about Sally and Nick and how they were some of the best photographers they have ever worked with as a member of a bridal party! On top of all of this, the photos are truly stunning. They capture the pure joy and fun of the day so perfectly. We are having a hard time picking which photos are our favorites! -- a great problem to have :) I strongly recommend working with Sally for your wedding, we could not be happier that we did!

Sally is amazing. She shot our elopement, which was planned in about two weeks. She happened to be available on the date we had settled on and we could not be happier that she was. She is reasonably priced, her work product speaks for itself, and she made me (the bride) - who was not super eager about being the center of attention - feel comfortable in front of the camera. She captured all the moments we planned, but her candid shots are definitely our favorites. She captures the joy and excitement of our small event. She also was supportive and gave great feedback of the photo ideas and was ready to roll with some unconventional shots (i.e. going to a local ice cream shop). We cannot recommend her enough. She also got our photos back to us in a very reasonable time, if not faster than I could have hoped, especially given how many weddings were happening in 2021. Thank you, Sally!

Sally took our engagement photos in the city and the photos turned out PHENOMENAL. Before the shoot, we had a brief call to introduce ourselves and sent back a few emails brainstorming different locations. We wanted a more urban feel/look to our engagement photos to capture all the things we do in the city. Hence, we took photos by the Solomon Souza mural, threw popcorn at our favorite bar (Clark Street Ale House) and finally the iconic Chicago skyline. When traveling between these locations, Sally would get a hit of inspiration and took some of the coolest impromptu shots against other building murals and cool architecture that we passed by. Her ability to quickly capture so many different angles, framing and types of shots were delightful to scroll through at the end! I would highly recommend Sally as she is easy to work with and it's amazing to see her skills and talent happen live. She was recommended to us by our friends who had their engagement and wedding photos taken by her, so clearly she's getting recommended throughout our own social network! Don't hesitate!

Sally is truly amazing! My husband and I had a large welcome party during our wedding weekend and Sally captured the entire evening perfectly. She was so attentive to getting our desired group shots and captured so many beautiful candids that we will treasure our entire life. She has such a wonderful eye for detail, which is so evident in her photos. So grateful!

Sally is the absolute best!!! Trust me when I say that you need her as your wedding photographer! We felt so blessed to have her (and Nick) as the photographers for our wedding. Sally truly ran the show, and was such an important part of our big day, I will forever be thankful. All of the groomsmen loved shooting with Nick, he made everyone laugh and put the guys at ease. Sally made us feel so comfortable and excited while taking photos. Her style and editing is so timeless, she is the best investment we made on our wedding day!!

Hiring Sally was one of the BEST decisions of our whole wedding because she took two people who never take photos and gave us back hundreds of photos that hold the memories we never want to forget. Sally (and Nick) are so easy to work with because their so calm and flexible with every location and request. Our wedding day was WINDY, but they made the best of it and caught so much laughter and movement throughout the gusty, Chicago day. We were so comfortable posing with them and they took so many photos of our guests that truly capture them in their best light. We got our photos back a week earlier than the contract required and have had an amazing time looking through them on the storage site. The website that we received the photos on is excellent and we've really enjoyed sharing out gallery. Sally's editing is flawless and timeless. We couldn't be happier!

Sally is absolutely amazing! Sally and her husband Nick are the most calming forces of nature. They both made me, my husband, our family and bridal party so comfortable and at ease. We had a huge bridal party (close to 30 people) and huge family for family photos, and Sally and Nick got all the photos done in less time than we thought it would take. She was also so helpful with putting our wedding album together and gave great feedback and style and design tips. We also had her come take pictures at our rehearsal dinner and we were running late from the actual rehearsal. She stayed later so we could get our full time of photography with her. Sally is extremely passionate about her work and so easy to work with.

Sally was amazing! My husband and I decided to elope in August after our wedding plans got sabotaged by the Coronavirus. Our plans changed a million times because of the many challenges we found throughout the planning process. Sally was extremely helpful every step of the way and helped me to stay sane in the middle of our "Covid elopement". Not only she gave us a ton of ideas, but also helped us to select the perfect locations, gave us a lot of tips and advises, helped us with the planning, and gave us very valuable guidence in all wedding related things, she went absolutely above and beyond!  We love our photos! She captured every single moment, every single emotion, pure perfection, my husband and I couldn't be happier. Look no further, you will not regret. Thanks again Sally, you are awesome!!! Hiring you was the best decision I made!

Sally is absolutely phenomenal. She has actually earned 10/5 stars in my book. I cannot say enough amazing things about her work. Sally is professional, polished and has an impeccable eye for creating a gorgeous photo. Planning a wedding in 2020 came with a lot of twists and turns and Sally did not blink one eye at all the changes I threw her way. Once Sally stepped on the scene on my wedding day, everything fell into place seamlessly. Naturally, it unexpectedly started to rain and she had not problem shooting in the sprinkles. Our photos came back and everyone is obsessed (including myself). Her aesthetic captured our true excitement and joy throughout the day. The photos are classic and elegant and will be treasured for years to come. I am forever thankful to Sally for her hard work. I hope to work with her again in the future!

I 100% recommend anyone looking for a photographer to go with Sally. From her working style, to her editing style and the final product, everything we experienced with Sally passed our expectations. From the moment we first spoke with Sally, my husband and I appreciated her low-key, casual style. We knew that was something we'd want on our wedding day - both Sally and Nick have a calming effect so you can relax, and it really shows in the final photos! This personality and working style turned out to be extra important as we pivoted our wedding plans amid COVID-19. Once we decided to change our plans to have a small, intimate family wedding, Sally hopped on a phone call with us and helped talk through all our options. Changing our wedding was stressful and disappointing at times, but working with vendors like Sally helped turn it around to something we were excited for. On our wedding day, Sally and Nick were amazing with us and our families - and our dog! They are efficient but also find the most amazing shots. They're focused on their work, but also ready to help step in to help with anything you need, which was just above and beyond. With our small wedding, we only had our families to help move decor around, set the dinner table, etc. and Sally and Nick didn't hesitate to help where they could. With all the weddings they've shot, they also know plenty of tricks. For example, my sister wasn't sure how to securely attach my veil, and Sally of course knew the best trick! Even a month later, when we talk about our wedding, both of our parents mention how much they enjoyed our photographers. Finally, one thing we knew we wanted in our photos was to truly feel like we were reliving our day as we looked at them. The moments she captures and the way she edits made my husband and I both feel like we were truly back on our day. These are moments and memories we will cherish forever, and we could not be happier with the photos. Work with Sally - it's one of the easiest decisions you can make!

I genuinely wish I could give Sally more than 5 stars. We recently took our engagement photos with her during COVID madness, and she was an absolute gem to work with. Not only was she incredibly kind, she made my fiancé (who is a little camera shy) feel so comfortable within the first few minutes. We got our photos back and can’t stop looking at them!! We’ll truly treasure these forever. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We will be back - we have definitely found a Chicago photographer for life. Thank you, Sally!!!

We just received the most beautiful engagement photos from Sally! Fortunately, Sally was able to fit us into her schedule on short notice. We really appreciated Sally’s ability to provide direction in a friendly and helpful way. The photos are even better than we had hoped for and we really enjoyed our experience. Thank you, Sally!

Once you’ve found Sally O’Donnell Photography, you’ve found a photographer for life. Sally and her husband Nick not only capture breathtaking photos, but they are exceptional people who have such a wonderfully positive energy. They are such a joy to work with. I reached out to Sally at the end of July explaining that I wanted to elope the following week in Chicago, but that confirming the logistics was holding me back due to COVID restrictions. I didn’t think she’d be available so last minute, but I thought it was worth a shot because I love her work. Not only did she make room in her already busy schedule, but she took on the job of helping me nail down the logistics. Our elopement happened because of Sally, and her confidence that everything would work out was exactly what I needed. Our experience being photographed was a dream. My dress had a long train, and Sally adjusted it a hundred times for each photo. She works incredibly hard and is so incredibly focused. Sally and Nick’s direction for exactly what to do with our heads, eyes, shoulders, hands, etc. really put us at ease and made us feel confident. They really have a vision and aren’t just snapping photos. In fact, Sally prepared for our day by asking me tons of questions, one being if I had a better side on which I like to be photographed. She took time to really understand what I like and what I don’t like. As I said, Sally O’Donnell is my lifelong photographer. I will hire her again and again to document our milestones because she’s truly exceptional.

If I could give Sally + Nick more than 5 stars I would. Sally has been such a light for us in all of this! She's really taken time to get to know us, and our relationship. Our pictures have turned out SO genuine + feel organic. She asks a lot of great questions to understand what kind of style we are seeking, what moments we want to capture, and adjusts accordingly. Super timely in her responses. A joy to work with, and beyond that, has captured some of the happiest moments of our life and I truly can't recommend her, Nick, their support, and photography any more. 15/10.

Sally and Nick are the absolute best!! From the moment we first met Sally, we knew she was the perfect photographer to capture our wedding weekend. She is kind, passionate and so fun to be around - all things you want in someone that will be with you for the majority of your wedding day. She does a great job of listening to your wants, while providing helpful feedback and suggestions. Sally’s husband, Nick, shoots with her on the wedding day. They are an amazing duo and a blast to have around. It really felt like they were just an extension of our friends group. They did such a great job of making everyone throughout the day feel at ease. Not to mention, they were amazing at directing friends and family to get the shots we wanted and sticking to our schedule. We were beyond happy with all the photos we got back. They captured such sweet and genuine moments and we love looking through them. We can’t recommend Sally and Nick enough!

Sally's photos are outstanding! She joined us for our City Hall wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the experience or the results. On a practical level, Sally was an absolute delight -- expertly guiding us through the day without interrupting its natural flow. When we later received her photos, we were thrilled. Sally had spoken with us in advance about the general feel we hoped to capture, and her work far exceeded our expectations. Her shots are beautifully composed, spontaneous yet thoughtful, and incredibly joyous. We couldn't believe how well she captured so many specific moments, and are so grateful for her incredible work. Thank you for your tremendous skill and kindness, Sally!

Sally and I worked together on a wedding in the fall of 2019 and she was wonderful to work with! She and Nick were always ready to capture all the special moments of the couple’s wedding day and were great at managing a large group of people for family & friend photos. Sally is friendly and extremely responsive on email, which I especially appreciated as a planner. Her work is beautiful, and any couple would be lucky to work with her!

Sally and Nick are phenomenal! The two of them make a perfect team for capturing so many unique moments. Finding Sally O'Donnell Photography was one of the most rewarding parts of wedding planning. While their work clearly speaks for itself, it was also important to highlight their wonderful personalities. Speaking with Sally instantly puts you in a good mood (and if you are wedding planning, you know you definitely need all the positive energy you can get). This continues throughout the entire process and on the wedding day! I still look through our wedding album whenever I need a pick-me-up.

We've known Sally and Nick for years as they photographed a few friends weddings and came highly recommended. After seeing their calm demeanor and incredible photography, we knew we had to have them as our own wedding photographers when we got engaged. Sally was actually my first call as part of wedding planning! We were willing to book our day around their schedules. Not only were our photos some of the most cherished items from our wedding, their kindness, joy and fun-loving spirits greatly added to our day! Being in front of the camera always makes my now husband and I uncomfortable but they immediately put us at ease and the photography speaks for itself. There were so many intimate moments (first glances, genuine laughter, happy tears) that were captured and I had no idea the camera was even on us. I can't speak highly enough about their work and the fact that they donate a portion of their profits to charity makes a huge difference. We love you, Sally and Nick!!

Sally is one of my favorite parts of my wedding day! From my first conversation with Sally I knew she would be the photographer for our wedding. I shared my ideas with her and gave her some styles of photos I really liked. She asked really great questions that helped us get to know what was most important. I am really thankful I listened to her suggestions and trusted her expertise. Very professional and thoughtful. She was so easy to work with and literally got every shot I wanted and so many more. Her partner met up with the guys while they were getting ready and when we did our first look it was like everyone was best buds already. Sally put me at ease and you can really tell she captured the entire vibe of the day. When we received our photos I was absolutely blown away at how amazing they looked. My family and friends were stunned at how great ALL the photos were. Thank you so much Sally for your amazing work and for making our special day even more special.

I worked with Sally on a wedding a few weeks ago, and she and her husband, Nick, are the absolute best! They're fun, personable, warm, laid back and incredibly down to earth. They're easy to work with and produce some incredible work! Highly recommend these two!

I worked with Sally and Nick on a recent wedding and from a planner/vendor's point of view, I could not recommend a better duo. Like all wedding days, we had to be flexible with Chicago weather being a tad nuts and other things coming up. They were beyond team players, provide a beautiful end product, and a joy to work with. They think quick on their feet when needing to find alternate options and I really hope to work with them again.

My husband and I cannot thank Sally and Nick O’Donnell enough for photographing our wedding this past summer! Sally and Nick were able to capture beautiful details throughout the day and special moments both big and small. Their attention to detail and thoughtfulness is evident throughout their work. Sally and Nick have a wonderful dynamic– from the ceremony to the reception they were able to work together to capture all the events and organic moments we didn’t see or were hoping to relive. We never once felt they were intruding or in the way. They fit in naturally and made everything flow so smoothly. Sally and Nick are genuinely kind people who went above and beyond to make our day perfect! The photos are absolutely beautiful and will be cherished forever! It was also incredibly easy to access and purchase our photos through the website they provided. We were easily able to share the photos with our friends and family and download the photos as well. Hiring Sally and Nick to photograph our wedding was easily one of the best decisions we made – they were professional from start to finish and truly were wonderful to work with. Thank you, Sally & Nick for helping to make our wedding day the best!

We simply cannot recommend Sally and Nick enough. Most importantly, our photos came out perfectly. They did excellent work. We are very happy with their work. But also, Sally and Nick were a pleasure to work with. Evan, the groom, quite frankly, hates taking pictures and was not looking forward to the whole process but Nick's presence among the groomsmen was like an old friend and made everything a breeze. Sally effortlessly handled some of our more overbearing extended family members. They were both helpful with suggestions regarding our ceremony to ensure we got great pictures. End your search here. You've found your photographer.

Sally and Nick are simply the BEST! I can't imagine having my wedding day without them there. Sally really owned the entire day - she took such command of making things happen that my husband and I were calm the entire day. she captured every photo we asked for and then some! More than that, Sally and Nick were able to blend into our day so well. They kept everything moving with family photos- helping them go quickly but allowing for us to have some fun, too. The only time I noticed them on the dance floor was when I was looking for them and realized they were nearby or when my sister came up to me late in the night so happy and laughing that our photographers were gettin' down on the dancefloor. They read our style and fit right in! Sally also shot my rehearsal dinner. I'll never forget that right when speeches started, I noticed the sound wasn't right. She immediately noticed my worry and ran over to me to see what the problem was. Within seconds, she noticed and fixed the problem. That is exactly how she was the entire weekend! Of course, she and Nick also gave us some stunning photos. They have an incredible eye for light, color, and capturing special moments in a perfect way. Remember that Sally is a photographer - she's not sitting in an office checking email all day! She may not be the quickest to respond to emails, but just trust she's doing everything because she is. Thank you for everything, Sally and Nick!!

Sally and her husband Nick were wonderful, and so helpful! On the fly, Sally noticed great settings and moments of beautiful light. My daughter, the Bride, told me Sally made her feel beautiful and the photos show all of that beauty and love with her husband. Cannot recommendation enough!

Sally and Nick did a fantastic job! They were organized and efficient, effective at wrangling people to get the shots we wanted but also extremely creative, capturing details we would have never thought of, incorporating the venue / location into the story of the day and giving us a beautiful photographic narrative of our wedding. Their work is stunning and we couldn't be more pleased. Highly highly recommend!