Stephanie Jolin Photography

Chicago, IL and this being our first wedding, didn't even know where to start in planning a timeline for our day. She encouraged us to do a first look, which I will now highly recommend to any couple getting married. With her help, I was able to figure out when hair and makeup would come, when I would need to be ready, when transportation would pick the bridal party up and when family should arrive at the ceremony for photos. Even though our wedding took place in an area of the country she had never been, she took the time to scope out great photo locations. She was there at the rehearsal to help everything go smoothly and came to my bridal suite to get pictures of my bridesmaids and I getting ready and helped make sure we stayed on time. Throughout the afternoon taking pictures with our bridal party and with just my husband and I, her excitement and enthusiasm was contagious enough that I was able to keep smiling even though my cheeks were killing me! She was so organized that we got all the photos we wanted before the actual ceremony and could enjoy our cocktail hour with our guests. When it came time for friends and extended family photos, she was quick and efficient at rounding everyone up. I unfortunately had a huge zit pop up the day before my wedding, and she kept an eye on it for me and even carried some concealer for me when it started to show through my makeup. She even carried bobby pins around to fix my hair when pieces started falling out. We're already so impressed just by the preview photos and can't wait to see all of them. Even if you don't use Stephanie as your wedding photographer (which you should), at least invite her to your wedding because she's so much fun to be around. So many of our guests were impressed by her talent and professionalism that I'm sure I'll be seeing her at many more weddings.

are so creative, she has an eye for beautiful spaces and she knows what she is doing. Stephanie is very easy to work with and fun to have around on the big day (she won't hesitate to help safety pin your dress if necessary!) Our pictures are absolutely beautiful. I get compliments on them frequently. I would strongly recommend her to everyone!

ncredible woman with a knack for wedding day flow and went above and beyond at every turn. She is one of those people who makes everyone feel at ease with her fun and loving spirit. And our photos!...They are absolutely STUNNING. I am so thankful to her for capturing the best day of our lives so perfectly. Also, she offered to come early to take photos of us at my family's cottage (about 20 miles from our venue)--something I was hesitant to do because of the timing, and she made it happen. Those photos are my favorite because they are so incredibly personal. What can I say- she is just awesome. I recommend her %100!

husband agreed that he never felt so comfortable with a photographer. She is funny and personable and when she needs to be (family photos) she can take charge! Stephanie will provide an amazing experience and breathtaking unique (or classic if that's what you're into...or both) photos to remember your day! She basically acted like a personal assistant (which I didn't have) or a day-of wedding planner (which I actually DID have) on the day of my wedding. She kept track of times of things and kept things on schedule so I didn't have to be watching a clock... just enjoying my day. She became my go-to for questions and she would either know the answer or find it immediately. Seriously, best vendor!