Steve Koo Photography

021. As a wedding planner, I referred my Sister and brother-in-law to Steve and I'm so glad I did. He is such a talented photographer and his calming, yet fun, and professional nature is the perfect personality to have on wedding day. He made everyone feel so comfortable and managed the schedule so well. I simply cannot wait to see the magic that he produced from last weekend's celebration! You will be in beyond wonderful hands with Steve behind his camera on your wedding day! Thank you, Steve!!

the intimate yet stunning, traditional yet unconventional nature of our small pandemic ceremony at our church. I love the way Steve uses movement, natural lighting and colors to bring life to each photo—when viewing the entire album, it feels like you’re reading a story book. Even things that are usually frowned upon (such as my husband’s dad recording the entire ceremony with his phone) turned out to be a an endearing part of the photo album. :) Steve was also very helpful and accommodating throughout the process. He handled multiple (and rather chaotic) group portraits so smoothly and found amazing hidden photo spots at our venue, although it was his first time being there! While listening to what we wanted, he also leaned in with his professional experience, giving us plenty of guidance and suggestions to make the day much easier.

f both our engagement and wedding photos. Steve does an incredible job of capturing the moment in the most candid way possible. Outside of a few formal shots, I loved that nothing felt too staged. In addition, Steve was able to capture our personalities with his approach. While posing for a ton of photos can be awkward at times, he made us feel comfortable, and kept the mood light and fun. Professionally, he is incredibly buttoned up! He is punctual, an effective communicator (this is critical!), incredibly thorough, and quite frankly, a delightful person to work with. I can't wait to recommend him to EVERYONE I know!

service. We love love LOVED working with Steve and would absolutely recommend him over and over again!!

people ever, his photography is absolutely stunning. I found Steve through a friend who used him for her wedding - I was obsessed with her photos. From the moment I had my first call with Steve I knew I wanted to work with him. Steve was super accommodating to travel to a destination of our choice for our engagement shoot. We got to know him a little bit and learn to feel comfortable being photographed. Our engagement photos are some of my favorite from the whole package. On my wedding day he was such a welcome addition to the bridal suite and after that, I mean this in the best way possible, I didn't even really notice that he was there, yet he somehow captured every moment perfectly. When all is said and done, you have your own memories and your photos...I am grateful to have such beautiful photos that I look at regularly to remind me of the best day of my life. I would highly recommend Steve Koo Photography!!

he entire process was seamless and simple from booking all the way up to the actual day of. They spent the entire day and evening with us. He even sent us a sneak peak video slideshow of some images and it was such a tease because they were so awesome we cannot wait to see the entire album. Our experience was so wonderful and Steve and his assistant photographer were such a pleasure to be with all day! I cannot say enough great things-- hire Steve, you will NOT be disappointed!

ure non-stop for 10 hours can be awkward, but Steve has a process to get everyone used to it and his easy-going demeanor put everyone at ease. He was a shadow at the perfect moments, making sure to capture them without being in the way, and checked in on key guests always at the appropriate time. Steve really excels at candid pictures- he captures the feeling and atmosphere in each picture. He gets the dancing, the perfect facial expressions, the personality of the wedding. Also, trust his website, the pictures he has on it are indicative of the quality of pictures he actually takes. Hire him, you won't regret it.

able, both during our engagement session and at the wedding. On the wedding day, he seemed to be everywhere that something important was happening, but was not obtrusive and for most of the day, I didn't even realize he was there. He was also willing to go out and take some nighttime shots with us in the rain/snow, and made sure to get all the shots we want, but made sure to get us back as quickly as possible so we didn't miss much of our party. We got our pictures back about a month and a half after the wedding, and they are amazing! The pictures capture the mood of the day perfectly, and have a great mix of non-stuffy portraits, and candids. Would definitely recommend Steve!

y and how he was able to capture all our biggest moments in interesting and unique ways. The photos were beautiful. We will cherish them forever and cannot thank Steve enough! I would highly recommend Steve for wedding photography.

d knows what he's doing. He's also got a great personality and got along with my friends getting ready with me too. Steve has impeccable attention to detail and is incredible at capturing the most important parts of your big day. All of our guests loved his shots and they really bring tears to our eyes every time we see them. Seriously, book him now!

a candid, natural way. Each picture is so perfectly composed and artistic, and is the exact opposite of the stuffy, traditional, boring photos that I previously thought all wedding photos were. Besides his incredible talent, Steve is absolutely the nicest guy around and was a pleasure to work with. He was on time, professional, organized and calm. I truly cannot recommend him enough and feel beyond lucky to have had him photograph our wedding.

We highly recommend Steve Koo and are so pleased that we chose him!

that not only reflected our love and happiness, but the joy we derived from friends and family who celebrated with us. Steve is kind, patient, and extremely professional, and it was such a privilege to work with him. We will cherish our gorgeous photos forever -- thank you, Steve!!

e made a short list but Steve was definitely #1 on that list. We were thrilled he was available for our wedding date and that we got the opportunity to hire him. He made everything super easy leading up to the wedding with a questionnaire a few weeks out that helped him gather all the information he needed (agenda, photo groupings, style preferences, etc.). And we did a quick phone call the week before to do a final run through. Steve was kind, thoughtful and a true expert through all of this. I definitely looked to him for input on planning and logistics along the way and he was willing to help no matter what questions I threw at him. The day of was an even better experience. Steve was professional, nimble (sounds weird - but you'll know what I mean when you work with him!) and incredibly talented. Within the first hour of him being with us, I knew our photos were going to be amazing. There wasn't a moment he missed - from big to small. He was also very diligent about capturing special requests we had (i.e. detail shots of my dress, etc.). We had full trust in him and never, not once looked around and said, "where's Steve?!". He didn't miss anything! And our guests noticed it too. They all told me how impressed they were with him and how it seemed like he was everywhere at once! And kudos goes out to his assistant, Yvone too! Who was also very kind and talented. Steve put together a very sweet slideshow for our sneak peek. We were thrilled with what we were seeing and were so eager to get our full photo album. When it finally arrived in my inbox, it did not disappoint. We are over the moon with the quality, aesthetic and priceless value of our wedding photos. They are stunning and there's nothing else I can say about it! I am so grateful that we found Steve and had the chance to work with him. I highly recommend him! Thank you so much, Steve!

rm and friendly and we instantly clicked with him... It was like hanging out with an old friend! He helped us to feel comfortable in front of the camera and it really showed through our engagement photos. He shot our destination wedding in Cabo San Lucas in May 2017. He brought his assistant Angela Rene with him and we absolutely LOVED working with the both of them. Our guests commented on how they were both incredibly kind, professional, and extremely talented photographers and we couldn't agree more! The day of our wedding we had some unexpected HIGH winds, to the point where our guests where wrapping themselves in beach blankets to stay warm and our dinnerware was blowing off the tables. We were honestly so worried about how the photos would turn out. Despite the unforgiving weather, Steve was able to capture our wedding day so perfectly and our photos were absolutely BEAUTIFUL. We received our wedding slideshow from Steve while we were honeymooning in the Philippines, and the photos brought us to tears. Steve has a real knack for finding the action and capturing the best moments! Thank you , Steve! You are a true gift!

o take place. He got to know us personally, so that he would know what was important for us to be captured on the day of the wedding. He even became quick friends with our two rambunctious dogs on our engagement shoot! He showed up full of energy on the wedding day, and chose an excellent second photographer as well. The range of photos he provided us range from the classic portraits (at our request) to broad, expansive, and epic photos that capture the majestic backdrop we were lucky enough to have. He was always responsive and prompt with any questions or concerns we had, and truly cared about making us happy customers. We would highly recommend Steve, and are glad we chose him!

orites! Together they make a collection that tells a story, and that's exactly what I wanted. His photojournalistic and artful style is very special- he photographed so many organic and touching moments, l am so happy with how everything turned out. Steve was extremely professional every minute of the day, every conversation we had. His 2nd shooter for our day was Rebecca - I must say she was also phenomenal and together they kept us comfortable while taking our most cherished photos. If you're considering Steve Koo as a photographer I cannot recommend him more highly. Thank you Steve!!!!!

). The photos were BEAUTIFUL. Our wedding celebration was an unstructured cocktail party, with no ceremony, no dancing, no "events". Yet Steve and his assistant managed to capture so many amazing, spontaneous moments of the people we love, and with such artistry. When shopping around for photographers, you may find yourself wondering if the photos on their websites represent only the very best of their work. But truly, Steve Koo's photographs of our wedding celebration were all consistently spectacular. I swear, his photojournalistic style is worthy of the New York Times, Time Magazine, or National Geographic. I could look at our wedding photos all day. And how he and his assistant managed to capture pictures of SO many of the people that attended our wedding (I think they managed to get everyone!), I don't know. As for working with him, Steve was very warm, friendly, and professional. THANK YOU STEVE KOO! YOU ARE AMAZING!

anything more was needed from us. When you’re dealing with a million vendors at the same time, that makes a HUGE difference! And his work perfectly captures the joy of our special day – it’s been 6 months and I still look at them constantly!

the wedding, were entirely professional, and the pictures are absolutely beautiful. Steve was also great to work with before and after the wedding -- everything was explained clearly, there were no surprises, and he got us our pictures very quickly. I highly, highly recommend.

r a photo album! Steve has the most amazing ability at catching emotions or moments in his photos and every time I look at the photos it is like I am back at the wedding or in that moment. Steve was perfect throughout the entire process. He is extremely organized and great at communicating. He was even nice enough to send a day of emergency kit! My whole wedding party was extremely comfortable around him and everyone was so impressed at how dedicated to the job he was. He was laying down on the street, in the sand on the beach and managed to capture so many funny moments without us even knowing he was there. Steve was by far my favorite vendor and he was worth every penny. I am so thankful to have such beautiful photos and memories from the day.

y on that each photo I was fawning over happened to be his work. And the rest is history! From our original Skype consultation to engagement photos and walking down the aisle, Steve exudes professionalism, warmth, and expertise. It's evident that this is his passion and true calling, I couldn't be more grateful for our favorite day to have been captured so perfectly. Our June wedding was a hot one at 94 degrees, but looking at him you'd never know he had been going nonstop from 10-10pm. He was always eager to go above and beyond, and did so with a smile; whether that was jumping on a window sill to get the perfect angle, or literally laying down in the middle of LaSalle Street as cars sped by with congratulatory honks. His assistant was also incredible, she managed to capture so many moments during our reception that my family can't stop talking about. We have a gallery of 800+ images, and can honestly say that we love each and every one. Words just can't do his work justice, he is a wonderful person, and an outstanding photographer. Thank you Steve! We are so ridiculously happy.

onies. The quality of his work is unquestionable, and he is excellent in managing any situation to ensure you get the most of your session with him. With his consultation, we were able to plan our photos perfectly and he captured our big day in a way that we'll be able to look back on and enjoy forever.

ted my (then) fiance with about 5 possible wedding photographers. He looked at all of their portfolios and said that it absolutely had to be Steve Koo. No question. Thankfully Steve was available on our wedding day and we wasted no time booking him straightaway. As soon as the venue was set and that date locked in, he was the first vendor we booked. From the start Steve was a pleasure to work with. He made the process so straightfoward and simple that we didn't even meet him until the wedding day! We just had so much confidence in him that we knew he had everything together. When we did finally meet Steve on the day of the wedding, it was like meeting an old friend. He and his assistant, Cara (Kara?), were so easygoing and friendly that we all felt instantly comfortable having them around. Obviously Steve was hard at work taking photos, but he is so awesome that when we had time to kill we just wanted to sit there and chat with him! So I apologize, Steve, that we kept trying to distract you from working - be less awesome! From a photography standpoint, the whole wedding was fun and easy. Steve walked us through the "First Look" and portraits - where to stand, how to hold our arms, where to look - and stayed in the shadows during the ceremony and reception in order to catch the most amazing candids. He captured moments that we weren't really aware of and moments that we had missed completely. My Maid of Honor and I still joke how Steve seemed to be everywhere - he was standing on a (swivel!) chair, lying (in his suit!) on the ground, behind me fixing my dress - and yet nowhere because he was never in the way, his presence was never overt or conspicuous. Prior to the wedding Steve had sent us a questionnaire, which asked about our honeymoon plans. I had no idea why but I trusted in Steve and rolled with it. When we returned from our honeymoon, though, we immediately received an email from him with our wedding slideshow. It was so thoughtful and the perfect cap to what was already such a perfect wedding experience. The slideshow itself was gorgeous and really did a fantastic job summing up the entire day. We had a great time sharing it with friends and family. When we did receive all the photos, we were really blown away despite already seeing a sampling in the slideshow. The photos are so vibrant and he captures emotion so well. It seemed like he really was everywhere because he caught everything. We weren't originally planning on ordering a wedding album because my (now) husband and I aren't the sentimental types, but Steve's photos turned us into the sentimental types! The photos are so incredible that we realized we did need an album after all; these photos were meant to be shown off because they're so thoughtful and well executed. Everyone told us that no matter what, spend the money and hire a great photographer. You're paying so much for an event that, when it really comes down to it, passes by in an instant. All that planning and the whole thing just goes so quickly! It's really important to have those photos afterwards to appreciate long after the music has stopped and the cake has been eaten. We couldn't be happier with Steve and his work. I have to force myself to stop writing this review because, like I warned...gushing.

too. It’s really hard to describe what Steve does until you see it in person. Whether it was organizing our families who were out of place in photos, or simply checking in with us intermittently, Steve did it all. You can certainly check out his photos and blog reviews. As great as those are, nothing can do justice to how exceptional Steve is at his craft. Steve will literally find ways to capture the moments perfectly – sliding on the dance floor, standing atop furniture, and even putting his balance to the test. We had more people asking for Steve’s contact information at the end of the night than people eating dessert (and our dessert was delicious!). We absolutely adore Steve and cannot even find the right words to encapsulate our gratitude for his work.

who saw the work Steve did, was just in shock. "It looks like a magazine picture!!!!" "How did he capture this?!" I loved every picture Steve and his assistant took. I didn't even realize he was taking the pictures that he did, because he wasn't in our faces! It was beyond perfect, and more than I could have ever asked for. Our wedding pictures turned out so so beautiful. We really had a hard time picking which ones to print and hang in our house. BOOK STEVE NOW!

friend's wedding, and I started stalking his blog months before I even got engaged. Once we had a date and a venue, booking Steve Koo was the obvious next thing to do. I've never thrown down a deposit on anything so fast. Obviously if you have looked at his website or blog you know that his work is truly incredible. I got married at a Marriott and he made it look like a ritzy boutique hotel. What you don't realize is that not only will he capture incredible shots on your wedding day, but he basically becomes a stand-in wedding coordinator. He told me how to carry my dress, helped me figure out when to get everyone downstairs, and even told me how to cut the cake - literally while taking a picture of me. His calm demeanor makes the inherent chaos of any wedding day more manageable. He's extremely professional, responds to correspondence nearly immediately, and is all around a joy to work with. If you're going to have someone spend hours upon hours with you on your wedding day, all while capturing amazingly beautiful pictures, it'd better be Steve Koo. To summarize: book Steve Koo, it is the best decision you will make throughout this entire process (aside from agreeing to get married).

graphs. Each picture is so full of life with such beautiful lighting, angles and style. When we look through the photos it feels like each picture is telling a story about the day. All of the important and unique aspects of our wedding day were captured so brilliantly. In addition to all this, Steve is so easy to work with. He understands his craft very well and helped guide us through the process to ensure everything went smoothly and we all felt very natural and comfortable. We would highly recommend Steve Koo Photography!

picture taken) and his pictures turn out AMAZING! He truly captures the feeling of the day! We were kind of bummed that we didn't end up booking a videographer but after seeing Steve's pictures we realized there was no needed... he did a great job capturing all the little moments that we felt like we could relive the day. Highly recommend!

gful moments that reflect the day beyond beautifully. Looking through his incredible images is like living the day all over again. We were fortunate enough to have Steve photograph our October wedding, and it was the best decision we made. Steve is kind, genuine and immediately put everyone at ease. He is a joy to work with, and you can tell he truly cares about what he does. Steve somehow seems to be everywhere at once – he doesn’t miss a thing. Seriously, working with Steve is a no-brainer. Stop reading reviews and contact him!

kes it fun and care-free, while taking the most amazing photographs you have ever seen. He is accommodating, professional, and willing to work with the bride and groom on what they need. What I loved about Steve and his assistant is that they did not bother us during our event like many photographers do. He didn't pull us away from friends and family to force a photograph or to make something unnatural happen. We were able to enjoy ourselves knowing that he was out and about in the crowd working his magic. We would recommend Steve for any event because he is the best!

ding, and my mind was blown with Steve. From the initial meeting Steve made sure my husband and I were comfortable. He has young children, which was great for me since my 2 young nieces would be flower girls in the wedding and I wanted to make sure he could work with them. We had an engagement session and the photos received only made me more excited to work with him on our actual wedding day. When Steve provided me with our wedding slideshow I cried. I truly felt as though I was reliving the day, and I honestly wasn't able to pick apart a single photo and choose things I'd change because they were all so amazing. If you want a top-notch photographer with an amazing portfolio, look no further than Steve! He was the best choice we made for our wedding, hands down.

booked - not even my venue, my caterer, I selected the date based on Steve. I am so incredibly pleased with his work. All the photos are really stunning - they are so artistic, so personal. He has such a great way of using light / depth to recreate those wonderful moments all over again every time I look at my photos. I absolutely love them.

I know he was capturing all the magical moments I can barely remember (it goes so fast!) I recommend looking at working with Steve to capture your special day!

But Steve and his assistant Hannah made me feel very comfortable and while getting ready I forgot they were there. We received all our photos 3 weeks after the wedding and they are wonderful! We didn't really have any problems with any of our vendor but he was my favorite because of his professionalism. I never had to worry about anything with him.

looked at the photos almost everyday since we got them back. I'd recommend Steve to anyone who is looking for a photographer for their wedding!

to have around all day. He is definitely one of the best decisions we made when choosing wedding vendors. I couldn't be happier!

ny, he managed to take some lovely shots. I can't recommend him enough! The photos really speak for themselves. http://stevekoophotography.com/weddings/westin-chicago-hotel-wed ding-whitney-and-dave/