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ing but compliments on all of our photos and cannot stop looking at them. Our favorite part(s) about working with This is Feeling is their laid back/honest approach to photography, their personalities, and the sense of trust gained. They helped us figure out exactly what we wanted with our special day, and even suggested ideas for photos/timeline. I would use them time and time again! The biggest thing to remember.. after the day has come and gone all you have left are your photos! You’ll be disappointed if you don’t choose This is Feeling! :)

Would definitely hire them again!

xcellent vision, kept us on schedule, and even had a plan b when it was raining. Mike is very personable and easy to get along with. He made us feel at ease during a stress full day. We knew right away the pictures were going to be good. But we didn't know they were going to be this good. Each candid/documentary style shot had emotion and gave us goosebumps. The best part at This Is Feeling is they didn't make the photoshoot after the ceremony mundane, they let us have fun with it and let us be ourselves.

en to the the intro meeting with Ben...we were blown away. This is an amazing group of people doing great work and you can truly tell that they are loving every second of it. The amount of preparation they took to actually get to know us was unreal. My expectations were and continue to be blown out of the water by them. Day of our wedding could not have gone any better. We had a last minute change of plans with our outdoor photo location and they ended up turning the space that we did had into something magical. Our photos turned out breathtakingly beautiful and captured so much life and love that when looking back at these pictures I feel like I am reliving that moment all over again. I cannot thank Ben and his team enough for the amazing work that they did for us. YOU GUYS ARE THE REAL DEAL!!! Keep on, keeping on :)

From our first meeting with Ben to working with Mike as our photographer, This is Feeling exceeded our expectations! It was great to meet with Ben at their studio and chat with Stefi and Mike about wanted we wanted prior to both the engagement shoot and wedding day. Both our engagement and wedding photos came out perfect--a great combination of candid and staged photos. In the end, some of our favorite photos were the off the cuff ones of us getting ready or on the wedding shuttle. Overall, the best part of working with This is Feeling was Mike--not only is he a great photographer, but he's also a very laid back and helpful guy who was a joy to work with. I highly recommend them!

r objects in the background of our pics that should have been a no brainer to remove as well as over-saturation that was explained away with excuses. There was nothing candid or natural about our pictures, the exact opposite of what they promoted/bragged about during out meet with them.I am not one to over exaggerate, I expected only what they promised, Mike took pictures of a wreath on my door and my son playing video games, pictures on my fridge!!! WTH?!?!?! I don't have a single shot of my husband & I that I am happy with, not even a picture of my gown was taken from the back w/ train! So many potential great memories missed. It will take awhile for me to get over how bad our pictures turned out, if ever!

t for the package, but we figured we're paying for something that will literally last a lifetime. The process of explaining what we were looking for and what was important to us was easy despite the anxiety of trying to picture an event you've never planned before. It was a fairly stress free experience and there was never a time I didn't feel confident. The reaction we got from family and friends when we started sharing our pictures was overwhelming. Obviously everyone is looking for a photographer to "capture the moment" but This is Feeling *actually* captured amazing photographs, everything from awkward and nervous moments to clear moments of bliss that again, will last a lifetime.

os that we wanted and had discussed in advance. He helped us feel relaxed and really focused on capturing the emotions of the day, rather than posing us in positions or moments that weren't "us" or felt fake. True to the name of the company, he captured so many natural moments that demonstrate how my husband and I were feeling on our wedding day. We are so pleased with our photos. We’d choose him again if we did it all over again!

how gorgeous all of them were. Every one that we worked with was awesome and I cannot say enough nice things about the entire team.

grapher and he captured every moment perfectly! We can’t thank This is Feeling enough for our beautiful photos which help us relive the night over & over again!

ugh the entire process and helped me figure out what our whole wedding vision is. The questions he asks during the process just get down to the core and they truly delivered. I was paired up with Misa and I felt like he became a friend by the end of the day. He knew exactly what to say to loosen us up and get the best action shots of us. I love our photos and only wish I had more (I received over a thousand photos...more would have been the poor guy snapping every second of the day-obviously impossible- I just love all of the ones we have!). The only down side is that I missed a photo with my entire wedding party outside of the church (granted I never specified that I wanted one) everything went so quickly that I didn't even realize it until 2 days after the wedding. I urge you to take them seriously when they continuously express the seriousness. Haha. I just approved my album and even that process was enjoyable. Highly highly recommend.

learn about our needs and what we were looking for in our photographs. He was very helpful and had great suggestions for photo locations. On the day of our wedding we experienced rain and snow, and Misa still found a way to make every photograph look amazing. When we saw our photos for the first time we were blown away. All of the photos are not just beautiful, but they tell the story of our wedding day which is exactly what we wanted. Our friends and family have commented that our pictures look like out of a wedding magazine, and we couldn't agree more. I would recommend This Is Feeling to anyone who is looking for a premium photographer that will capture their wedding day.

enough; we felt in every way present on our big day without having to "pose" for stunning photos. They've provided us with such lovely memories to look back at for the rest of our marriage.

uality...after all, the wedding photographs are one of the few tangible things you have left following your wedding day, so I definitely recommend TIF for the occasion! Their documentary approach towards wedding photography helped capture the day perfectly, and was the perfect balance of "staged" family photos as well as candid captures of moments throughout the day. We really enjoyed meeting with Ben at the studio in Chicago for both the delivery of our engagement photos as well as the wedding photos, seeing it all on the big screen together for the first time brought back our favorite memories from the day. I wanted a photographer / company that was personable, treated you like a valued customer versus one of many, and thoroughly explained the process and set expectations from the beginning, and Ben was all of that (and more!) from the first phone call through wedding photo delivery. Also Mike, our wedding photographer, had the perfect approach to capturing all of the key photos we identified ahead of time, as well as spontaneous moments that unfolded throughout the day. We would definitely recommend TIF to anyone looking for wedding or other event photography, they were a pleasure to work with and produce the highest quality photography in the industry.

d thoughtful in planning out the photo schedule for the day. I knew we'd have great photos, but I was blown away when I saw all of them after the wedding! Even though we didn't buy a photo album, they still made a short slideshow that was sent when the link to our photos was, and it was so much fun to see! I am still in awe, as are our friends and family, about how beautiful and amazing our photos from This Is Feeling are! My favorite part was having our photographers on the bus with us the day of the wedding, because we were able to stay ahead of schedule and add an extra stop in. It just made everything so much easier to have our wedding party and photographers in one place! Plus, we got to all enjoy tacos together between photo stops.

ptured every part of our big day perfectly! We were drawn to This Is Feeling because of their documentary style photography. After receiving our wedding photos, looking at them puts you right back in the middle of the best day ever!! Thank you for every little thing you all did to make our special day go smoothly as well as delivering pictures that were everything we imagined! Justin+Kara

were paired with Misa, who was truly wonderful. We had a phone call in the weeks leading up to our wedding that was so easy, like old friends chatting for an hour. I was worried that this pre-emptive phone call (part of the This Is Feeling business model) was going to be awkward, but it was very helpful in getting to know Misa, his sense of humor, his warmth, and in him getting to know us. I highly recommend this company because of services like this. By the time Misa came to shoot our wedding, I felt like I already knew him which made everyone that much more comfortable. Misa is also great at both blending in when he needs to, and also helping to bring out emotions, laughter, and what he jokingly calls the “GQ look” in you when you’re not sure what to do in the more individual or couple photos. He was punctual and professional, and clearly an expert in his field. Our photos came out absolutely beautifully, and we are grateful to Misa for spending the day with us. We highly recommend this company, and if you’re lucky to get assigned Misa, we recommend him most of all.

ike these done, and we were not sure what to expect. However, Mike is genuine and easy to be around making it so much more comfortable to be taking pictures. The day of our engagement shoot, it was rainy and cloudy but Mike helped us make the most of it, and the pictures came out beautifully. Additionally, throughout the engagement shoot and wedding day, Mike was knowledgable about various locations, which was very appreciated. When it came time to the wedding, it felt like it was our friend taking the pictures. We felt so comfortable with Mike and really enjoyed having the pictures done. It felt laid back and go with the flow, but there was direction and when needed Mike took charge when dealing with a wedding party of 12. Mike made sure all the pictures and groupings we wanted throughout the day were done and we even added a few in at the end, and it was not a problem! Overall, we are so happy we decided to go with This Is Feeling and thrilled we got paired with Mike! Definitely recommend!

ver the best of results! We were wonderfully amazed at how well the photos turned out. The entire experience was more than pleasant. Thank you Ben and Team for making our wedding top notch!

r both and he absolutely did an amazing job. On the day of the wedding his assistant photographer Monica was a pro and captured such spontaneous moments that we will definitely treasure forever!

ited in to first meet Ben to see some of their work before making any commitments - seeing their studio space and some of their previous work in person, as well as seeing how laid back (yet professional) they were, completely sealed the deal for us. We had several phone calls with different team members leading up to the big day and they helped us piece together our timeline and make sure everything we wanted captured would happen. We ended up being paired with Misa as our photographer for the wedding day - he was wonderful and completely fit our vibe! Very easy going and funny, he helped us feel at ease and not awkward at all to be the center of so many photos. We cannot wait to see our photos! I would highly recommend this company if you're looking for a professional yet easy-going team whose focus is on capturing the story of your day through mostly candid photos.

ouple and what we wanted from our special day and the photographs from our special day and how they would make that happen for us. The questions they asked us about each other and our relationship really illuminated our future discussions about our wedding. It made me more excited about our wedding and having This Is Feeling as our photographers. On the wedding day, they were again great at eliciting the true emotions we had for each other in front of the camera through cuing us with different questions. It made taking photos that really looked like us easy. Also, they made sure to capture all the things that were most important to us. Really, if I had to summarize our experience it would be authentic, in our experience with them person to person, in our discussions, and in the way our photos are.

Our subsequent phone calls during the planning process ​were great. We were able to ask questions, voice our concerns, and let them know any special details about our wedding that would be helpful. When the day arrived, our photographer Mike, and his assistant Rob (Harry and Lloyd as we affectionately called them throughout the day), were on time, dressed professionally, and had great attitudes. They made a lot of great suggestions and kept the timeline rolling smoothly. Mike was extremely confident and considerate when working with family members that couldn't seem to cooperate for group photos. Our actual photos were exceptional. They captured the true feelings in the photos from the smiles to tears and as we look at the photos, we are brought back to those moments during our wedding day. I would highly recommend This Is Feeling if you are looking for a detail oriented and confident Team. They will help ease the stress of wedding planning and produce pictures you will be proud to show off of your wedding day.

book them for our City Hall wedding and I am so glad we did. Ben was great to work with and accommodated my husband’s number one (and pretty much only) request to include our dog in some of our photos. Even though it was bone-chillingly cold on this particular day, Ben trekked throughout the city with us to make sure that we captured our special moment in the most beautiful way. I couldn’t be happier with how our photographs. I would recommend This Is Feeling to anyone and if I ever need a photographer in the future, they are definitely my first choice.

Mike was the second photographer on the day of the wedding, we were really happy that we got two, we changed our mind later on in the process but TIF made the change easy. We loved the pictures so much, we also got an album from them. They also put together a slideshow when it came to reviewing the pictures, it was fantastic, I didn't last long before I started to tear up with such happiness. They were able to catch so many moments that I wasn't able to see for myself the day of. Their attention to detail was just what we wanted and the whole process was great as they truly got to know us as a couple. I would recommend This Is Feeling not just for your wedding but for any photo shoot.

nt photos. On the big day we had Kevin and Mike take photos and it was so much fun and easy having them capture all the moments we wanted. They were all super easy to work with and made it feel like they weren’t even there. Working with Ben was great, he’s super nice and was professional from day one. After seeing all the photos from our wedding we knew we made the right decision. Their attention to detail was just what we wanted and the whole process was great as they truly got to know us as a couple. I would recommend This Is Feeling not just for your wedding but for any photo shoot.

lly easy and he was so nice and down to earth. We got our pictures back they were just incredible. Jake really captured some amazing moments at just the right times. I would recommend them to anyone.

e photobooth for one of their parties. People who didn't attend the wedding had commented that the pictures "said it all" and the journalistic style reminds me of our wedding day every time I look through the album. Would definitely recommend!

os back for months. Well, we got them all back the week after we returned from our honeymoon! They look amazing and captured the night perfectly. Additionally, the Giffy photo booth was a huge hit. I'd recommend them to anyone.

turned out really nice and have a unique artistic quality. We are in the process of creating our album and are very excited for the final product.

ed like deer in headlights b/c they were questions/concepts we never thought about), we knew we made the correct choice in hiring them. They were beyond professional, actually kept us on track with our wedding planning, and made the concept of taking photos relaxing. I am a nervous posed picture taker, and not once did I feel posed - I just felt like I was hanging out with friends and someone was capturing the moment. This is exactly what you want in your wedding photographer. You will not be disappointed and I can't highly recommend them enough!

e very friendly and professional. We had so much fun with them on our wedding day. From day one, we had a great experience with This is Feeling. Ben was extremely helpful in getting us started—answering our questions and learning about our expectations. Once we were matched with Mike as our photographer, he took the time to talk with us about all the details and locations to make sure he understood our vision and preferences. Mike and Leah nailed all of the shots we had requested and captured so many beautiful moments of the day that we’ll cherish forever. I highly, highly recommend This is Feeling.

, every single person was focused on us and only us. They took the time to get to know exactly what we wanted in terms of wedding photography and left no detail undone. Kevin, our lead photographer, met with us via FaceTime and we planned out the entire day from start to finish, it was SO detailed. He also phone conferenced us a few days prior to our day to go over last minute details which was great. I worried about nothing in terms of his ability to get it all handled. On the day of, Kevin and Leah were prompt in all things and handled our photo schedule effortlessly. They were absolutely outstanding with getting our ideas across and the pictures show it. Kevin was also clutch because he was in on a major surprise I had for the reception which was bringing Tommy Hawk in-- Kevin was one of about five people who knew and kept it totally secret and stealth so he could get the perfect shot. At the end of the night we did an evening photo shoot which was a blast as well. I told them all day, they will get the highest accolades because they were hands down my best vendor. Ben has been a blessing too, he made my package totally work for me and made having Gifyyy possible at the reception which was a riot. He made figuring out our photo book totally a breeze. If you want THE best photographers in the city-- book This Is Feeling. The photos and customer service are worth every single penny and then some. Amazing all around!

th very awkward smilers when staged-hah!). When we look at our photos we are truly moved with emotion all over again and immediately remember and feel what it was like being in that room on that unforgettable day in our lives. Ben is a true artist-- calm, cool and quick with his shots and, best of all, you don't even notice him there. You are living in the moment and he is capturing it for you to relive for the rest of your years together. We can not recommend This is Feeling enough.

e my misgivings about cost and the many wedding photographers I had seen take over weddings with too many posed shots, Ben had me convinced in no time, and I couldn't be happier with the decision! Our photographers, Jake and Tony, were fantastic to work with. They were kind, easy going, and made us (and our guests) feel comfortable. And man, did they capture some amazing shots! The emotions of the day, the personalities of our friends and family, the little moments we didn't even realize were happening -- it's all there in the photos, just like Ben said it would be. And it was just fun. Looking back, my husband and I realized that some our favorite, most romantic time together happened when we were doing our portrait shots with Jake. Quietly and tactfully, he created the space for us to enjoy our wedding day even more, and was capturing the beauty of it all the while. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

ood out the most (besides the INCREDIBLE photos Ben and team captured and produced) was that he really CARED about us and our wedding day. We became friends. We trusted them and felt so comfortable which is pretty much impossible for an OCD bride planning a destination wedding! Our breath was literally taken away at the slides show This Is Feeling created. A lot of people hire a photographer just for the price or photos, but I truly think it goes beyond that. You want to build a relationship with your photographer to ensure they understand your goals and hopes. Ben did more than that – he shares his tribal knowledge of weddings with us on what is REALLY important, which is the small moments that pass you by in the flurry of a wedding day/weekend. It really makes a huge difference to work with a vendor that you can trust and know they want the best for you - especially in wedding planning. We cannot thank Ben and team enough for capturing our wedding weekend and truly becoming a friend and trusted partner. I thought I was crazy asking a photographer to travel to an out of town wedding – but it was the right decision. Ben made my husband and I feel comfortable and working with us to create a unique, custom package to suit our wants and needs. Great value for the investment. Highly highly recommend!

s themselves are stunning works of art, but Ben offers much more than just his photography skills. We had an unfortunate mishap with our venue days before the wedding and Ben was the very first person I reached out to and he helped put my mind at ease and used his experience and expertise to help make our wedding day perfect. The day of the wedding he even put together a slideshow so our guests could enjoy some photographs during the reception. Go visit Ben at his beautiful studio, and book him before you let the opportunity to work with him pass you by!

capture the moments of the day... A tear rolling down a cheek, a smile when you thought no one was watching, a grasp of the hand that gets tighter as the night goes on... We didn't care about the cheeky poses that hang above the proverbial mantle. We wanted feeling and love. That's how we got turned on to the phrase "documentary photography." This real-life, real-motion work was exactly what we were looking for. As far as finding the perfect artist, I had an amazing wedding planner (Shannon Gail) who gave me a number of suggestions, but I am lucky enough to have a friend who was previously a wedding photographer, so when I went on my hunt to find my photographer, I started with the suggestions she had given me. I loved my friend's work, so I knew she would send me in the right direction. When suggesting Ben (This Is Feeling), she defined him as an artist and said his aesthetic was exactly what we were looking for. She could not have been more right. His work was everything we wanted. Meeting Ben was like meeting someone we had known for years. He is SO laid back and calm. So much so that when we left our first meeting, I turned to my husband and said, "That is the vibe I want to feel on our wedding day. Ben's vibe." He laughed and agreed. We booked him immediately. Ben made every step of the photo process so blissful. Our engagement photos were STUNNING and we had a blast shooting them. The questions he asked and we answered in the months that followed helped to build a strong connection that carried over onto our wedding day. On the day of our wedding, Ben brought that amazing calm vibe and we all felt it. He did his thing... Sometimes we knew he was taking photos and other times we didn't. He knew how to capture the essence of our day, and we trusted him with that. My husband and I actually only had about 15 minutes to take portraits with Ben, but we knew he would get some beautiful shots even in limited time... And to be honest, the portraits aren't even my favorite photos from the day... My favorites are the moments! Seeing our photos for the first time was beyond surreal... After your wedding day, you feel like you can't possibly remember all of the little parts of the day.... Well, if you book Ben, don't worry. He'll help you remember them. We truly relived the most perfect day of our lives through Ben's lens. Thank goodness we trust Ben so much to create our canvases and photo book because I honestly don't even know how to pic the photos that I want to keep forever. I'm happy we have digital versions of everything so even the pictures I don't print can be kept in the cloud forever. I can't speak highly enough about Ben and This Is Feeling. The photography is artistically beautiful, yes, but it's also meaningful, thoughtful, and honest. If you want to remember the moments, hire This Is Feeling immediately.

wedding! This was very important to us as we knew the wedding day would be such a blur. However looking back at our pictures we are able remember just how amazing and happy the wedding day was. Ben was very professional and friendly at the same time which made us and our wedding party feels so comfortable the day of the wedding. Ben was able to help us make everything went smoothly and we kept to our desired schedule! He had wonderful recommendations for unique places in the city to take picture which all turned out so amazing. I would highly recommend Ben and his team!

few times! Both the photos from our forever session and the wedding were so amazing - we are in love! We had a great time going into the studio to view a slideshow preview after the wedding. We are working with Mike and Ben now to create an album and they have been so friendly and helpful even with us being picky. I could not recommend This Is Feeling enough. The photos are one-of-a-kind and truly capture the atmosphere, personalities, and feeling of every moment. Thank you so much!

were sold right away. After we signed our contract with them, a photographer was selected for us based on what Ben would think would be the best fit for what we were looking for. Mike was our photographer for our engagement photos and for our wedding. We feel so blessed to have had Mike work with us - our engagement photos look like they could be in a magazine. After getting back such amazing engagement photos we had no doubt that he would deliver excellent work for our wedding. He definitely did. We got our wedding pics back about 6 weeks after our wedding with about 1000 edited beautiful pictures. I have looked at our photos so many times and am just amazed that Mike was able to capture so much emotion and really captured the whole day in a way that it tells a story better than a videographer could have. Thisisfeeling's photography style is truly like a work of art. In addition to the work itself, Mike as a person was great to work with. He fit in with our wild wedding party and was a blast to be around. He also was everywhere it seemed like without ever being 'too much'. Our family, friends, and guests have had nothing but great things to say about Mike and the quality of our photos. Thank you to Thisisfeeling and Mike for giving us photos that we will cherish forever.

say because I absolutely hate having my picture taken and having pictures feel forced/fake. Ben interacted with us just the right amount to get perfect engagement/wedding pictures. He knows how to pick locations and light to give you dramatic and stunning pictures! I can't describe how easy Ben is to work with and the feeling he puts into the pictures. Everything will feel genuine. The pictures will look like works of art!

f we went with them. Pictures and moments – yes, but we had no idea the beautiful art we would be creating. From the engagement photo shoot, communication with their team throughout the process, and the day of the wedding, Ben was a joy to work with and truly a calming presence. We were able to be clear about what we wanted, and our wedding photos were exactly what we asked for – beautiful, candid moments – truly artwork. We watched together and actually cried as we relived all of the moments we didn’t even know existed from that day – it was our story. At the end we looked at each other and commented that this photographer was worth every penny. We are blown away and will not hesitate to recommend This is Feeling to everyone in the wedding planning stages. Thank you Ben and team for capturing our day in a way that truly makes us proud.

This was especially fun for us because we had a chance to see what eachother's opinion was. Ben was so detail oriented, kind and exceptional at his work. He captured amazing moments for us that we will treasure forever! We would recommend him to anyone that wants photos that capture the raw emotion of the day :)

ter a couple of phone/Skype meetings with Ben, and he ended up being our photographer on our wedding day in August. We were so happy with our choice. This is Feeling took care to find out what our expectations for the photographs were, they had good planning tools, and on the magical but very hectic day of, Ben was efficient, professional, friendly, and helpful beyond expectations. We received our photos about 2 months after the wedding and they are beautiful. Romance, funny moments and memorable details are all in there, we love them.

together some lovely canvas ideas. Also, don't even get me started on how amazing our album looks!! I think the most important quality of Ben and This is Feeling is patience. He worked so well and was so thoughtful when it came to different settings and how they needed to be shot. Plus, he was willing to work with us for a long time after our wedding. I could not recommend them enough. Thanks, Ben

hers and were struck by the ease in which we could connect with Ben and the approach brought forward from This Is Feeling. Not only was their photography beautiful and matched the artistic style we were looking for, there was also a strong sense of intentionality in relationship building with us, learning our story, and creating space to talk about what was most important for us to be captured. We had a great engagement session with Ben in Chicago, which left us really excited and confident about our wedding photography. Ben was so easy to work with on our wedding day in Madison, WI and brought along a second shooter as well. We experienced some major weather struggles and Ben was able to work really well around it and decrease our concerns. Our photos were breathtaking and accurately captured the moments that mattered most to us. We are so appreciative to have found This Is Feeling and would highly recommend them!

not the case when I walked up to the This is feeling booth and met Ben and his wife. I was instantly drawn to their stylistic approach and wanted to learn more. After a great conversation and consulting with my now husband we decided to move forward. We got the pleasure of being paired up with Kevin. Once we were matched he scheduled a call with us to get to know us better, there was an instant connection and we felt like a friendship was formed! Kevin was a true pleasure to work with. He nailed our engagement session listening to every part of what we wanted to portray in our photographs and what was special to us. Six months later was our wedding, where we had the pleasure of working with Kevin and Jake who was the second shooter. I can't tell you what a fantastic duo they were. Wedding photographs are an investment for lifelong memories on one of the most important days of your lives. I am so lucky for the beautiful memories we will have forever captured by This is feeling, thank you again!

capturing one of the most intimate moments of our lives. It was important for us not to get your typical “stand here, pose and smile” pictures. Before our engagement session, Ben met with us in person and really understood what we were looking for – the engagement pictures were fantastic. This made us super excited to see what he would do for our wedding pictures. Before the wedding Ben set up additional conversations to talk to us about our wedding – everything and anything that was important for us. On the day of our wedding Ben and Eric (our second photographer) did an outstanding job! They felt like part of my family helping make my day special – I didn’t feel like I had “photographers” there, they were an extension of us. I was super anxious to get our wedding pictures and when we did – I cried like a baby! Thisisfeeling exceeded our expectations (which were already high from our engagement session) capturing intimate moments and emotions throughout the day. I cannot recommend them enough – your wedding day pictures are an investment and these guys are worth every penny!

f the process the extensive interview made me feel that they wanted to match what we wanted rather than what they wanted to show. I could tell they truly listened to what we wanted/not wanted and fully delivered on the actual wedding day. On the actual wedding day, everything was already organized and discussed which meant we didn't have to micro-manage anything that Kevin and Jacob already had planned. I couldn't appreciate enough that they even didn't push for cliche photos that everyone does, (everyone knows those lame wedding photos that look too posed or fake and TIFP made sure there was none of that) which made my wife and i feel greatly appreciated! I didnt feel rushed nor did I feel like they were taking their time. Both photographers were great with on the fly opportunities throughout the day and have a great idea of how to get the best lighting. The candid photos turned out great and the overall experience was exactly what I expected, not to mention the pricing was very reasonable. The final products were great, and we have long lasting memories that we can re-live every time we open our album. They were clear, not too artsy and weird/abstract. I strongly recommend TIFP to anyone who is looking for professional photographers.

redibly professional and had a very quick turn around to get the photos back to us. Pros: Rights to all edited photos, Album, Engagement shoot, professional, quick delivery. Cons: Cost (but worth every penny)

t I'm already giving them 5 stars as they did an amazing job that day navigating our wedding parties, families, us, guests, etc. Also, the giffyy is a MUST. Our guests loved it, and it is so fun looking back at all the giffys.

s I contacted and we were so lucky to be able to book them. We loved them because their work really shone with genuine emotion and feeling (no pun intended) while all others appeared stiff, posed, and unappealingly planned. Their style is unique in that it's whimsical, artsy, and documentary-like. They capture candid, authentic, beautiful and beautifully organic moments along with some of the more formal portraiture. They were kind, funny, and great to work with during the planning process which was tough because we live out of state and planned from afar. We met our photographers, Jake and Kevin, on the DAY OF the wedding and they were truly out of this world!!! These guys were so nice and easy-going, and while we were overwhelmed by everything that was happening and even a little bit uncomfortable in our own skin, they made the day SO much fun and put us right at ease. I felt myself begin to relax in front of their cameras because they were such good guys and good sports who were clearly also having fun, which only made it more fun for us. They were true professionals and their passion for a good shot was infectious. I absolutely can't wait to see what they came away with from our special day, and only wish we lived closer to the Chicago area so we could take these two guys out for a beer. They were incredible and we can never thank them enough. If you're undecided as to your photographer for YOUR special day, I'd pick this group 1000 times over again. I highly recommend them.

r crazy and loving family. Mike did that and more! I am stunned and grateful for his work! Thank you for listening to us and giving us Mike to be part of our day! Everything was beyond professional but yet very personal. We appreciate it more than words can say! Your company is called This is Feeling. And that is exactly what we got and could not be more pleased. You have got a great or with Mike! Thank you a million times!

laid back which is super helpful on the wedding day. At a friend's wedding, their photographer showed up and brought a lot of stress to the room which was awful! Not something you need on the wedding day which can already be stressful! Jake and Kevin were very profressional. Jake did a great job directing us when we needed it (not used to posing for photographs). Working with Ben and Jake during the planning process was great also. Again, very laid back style. We really liked the questions they ask to get to know you as a couple. It felt really personal and special. We had the Gifyyy at our reception, which people had a ton of fun with (an iPad on a tripod that takes gifs of your guests, and then they can send it to themselves). Such a great option. We loved seeing people post theirs on social media. Some people at the wedding never even noticed the Gifyyy so one thing we would have done differently is put it in a different location that was a bit more obvious. Looking forward to seeing our photographs!

ning a Chicago wedding while living in New York City. Ben and his team were wonderful! They met with us over various Skype sessions to make sure we were getting exactly what we wanted. We were worried that our parents wouldn't appreciate some of the stylistic photos and would think they were too "touch feely" (pun intended), but both of our parents absolutely loved every photo! Kevin did such a great job making sure he got photos that really captured all emotions felt during the wedding! He always maintained professionalism and was able to help us predict where things could get disorganized which made everything work so smoothly on the big day(s). We loved working with him and are bummed that we don’t live in Chicago to grab more beers with him. My husband and I are were pretty awkward and nervous about being in front of a camera, and Kevin made it so easy and natural. The photo slide show continues to bring laughs and tears for anyone we show it to. Thanks Ben and Kevin for making our special weekend unforgettable!

r display, they took the time to speak to each person individually, which truly displayed their professionalism and level of service. I went home, and took a look at their site, which showcased their personalities perfectly, and knew right away that this was the photographer group for us. We reached out to them and they had us fill out a little questionnaire of our expectations for the big day. Ben offered to have is either come into the studio, Skype, or hop on a phone call to go through our answers, which really made it convenient for us. About two months out, we had a second call with Ben which was a little more in depth and personal to us as a couple (i.e. what parts of the day we were most looking forward to, how we met, what is it that we love about each other, etc.) and it was done individually, so they could really get each of our perspectives of how we imagined the day panning out. This call was to narrow down from their staff who would be the best fit for our goals/objectives for the day and in the end Kevin was chosen as our lead photographer. Kevin scheduled yet another call/Skype session to get to know us on an even more personal level (it ended up being 1 1/2 hours!). It was painful, and a little stressful at the time, a week out from our wedding but the time we put into it really paid off in the end. The day of, Kevin and Missy, his assistant, showed up ready to work. They really put everyone at ease and were extremely patient with all the complications thrown at them (i.e. late arrivals, young children,huge group formal portraits, multiple shoot locations, other bridal parties at shoot locations, etc.) They really fed off of our ideas and came up with new ones on the spot. They scheduled a "Premiere" following our wedding at their studio where we viewed a slideshow of photos. It was well-curated to capture the special moments of our day. We knew there were a few gems before we even saw the pictures, but once the online gallery was available to share with our friends and family, it was beyond our expectations. They captured off-beat moments, interesting angles, minute details, and creative dance floor shots that really captured the energy of the day. It is going to be extremely difficult picking our favorites for our wedding photo album to come.

with our photographer and his assistant who worked with us on our wedding day. Very spontaneous at emergency situations, made us feel comfortable and not worry about the confusion we caused for them (the wedding day schedule changed from what we had planned with the photographer). Our wedding was at a conservatory with no a/c. It was humid&hot on our wedding day, but they did not hesitate take us around everywhere possible for the beautiful pictures. Very good and clear with communication, which was so much helpful since we were both distracted with a hundred different things the whole time during the event. The photographers were also very good at capturing the significant moments and put them together for us, which made a complete story/movie of our special day. So impressed about them for not missing a moment! 3. Quality of the photography work: Exactly what we had imagined - candid, fine art sytle, and again, we are completely happy with it.

ch to me. Not only am I kind of a control freak (I'll admit), but with everything going so fast...and me as the bride on crutches, he kept his cool all day long. He had this unique way of getting us to really have genuine reactions with each other and I've never seen or heard of another photographer doing that? He spent a ton of time with us beforehand getting to know us (through his discovery calls--don't worry, if you aren't a talker...he doesn't push you). But even my husband who HATES HATES HATES taking pictures said he really liked his style and professionalism. I LOVED the pictures....honestly if I ever have any major life event again, I'm calling Ben. A few of my friends have already said they want to use his services for their wedding. LOVE this man! So sad its over!

. We had received several recommendations from friends for different photographers in Chicago, but This Is Feeling was so unique compared to the rest. As soon as we met with Ben from This Is Feeling we immediately booked him that day. Not only is he incredibly talented but also so easy to talk to and really does try to get a feel of exactly what you are looking for and what is important to you and your significant other. He is not pushy in any way (compared to my prior experience with some other well known photographers) and respects your time and wishes. We did engagement photos to feel him out to know what to expect on our wedding day and help calm our nerves being in front of a camera. He is very laid back and makes you feel at ease and incredibly comfortable. To be honest I didn't even feel like he was there taking pictures- he catches so many amazing candids that really shows your true feelings and expressions at that moment. My husband and I were blown away by our wedding photos. This Is Feeling put a lot of hard work and time to ensure they capture what is important to us, and they did that and more. I would highly recommend booking them!!

ntic shots. I was surprised by how wonderfully he captured everything I find attractive about my partner:from his smile to personality. It's hard to do that! The one thing I regret is not getting my makeup done professionally, especially because my skin broke out a couple days before. The skin retouching is minimal if at all and so some of the photos I disliked just because I couldn't get over how my skin looked. But the idea behind minimal retouching is beautiful as the point is not to make you look good but to capture the love between the two of you. I would just recommend that if you don't have flawless skin (e.g., acne, oily skin, fair skin, etc.) get your makeup done professionally if you don't already know how to do camera ready makeup! One last comment: Ben's attention to the natural beauty of the surroundings and how that melds with the couples portraits is really phenomenal and inspiring! So thank you, Ben!

every important moment of our wedding day. Of course, when the day finally arrived, we weren’t surprised to see that he’s both a very assidous and composed photographer. Along with our officiant, Ben helped us set the perfect mood for the day, assuring us that we would not have to worry about him. Unlike some wedding photographers we’ve seen during other weddings, Ben was able to skilfully find the perfect balance between being noticeable and being inconspicous. All of our guests remarked that he was very courteous and considerate, and we could not agree more. As promised, we had access to our photos about 4 weeks after the wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with the final product. Although we had already seen a great deal of Ben’s work, we were delighted to see that the photos of our wedding surpassed even our own expectations. The photo montage that was created for our « premier » was extremely touching and deftly put together, and many of our friends who were unable to attend the wedding told us that the montage made them feel as though they had actually been present on the big day. We consider ourselves very fortune to have found This is Feeling Photography and we continue to sing their praises to both our friends and family. If you’re looking for THE BEST photographer(s) in the Midwest, then look no further !

k jokes constantly and needed someone we could feel like ourselves around. Kevin did the most amazing job and was so readily available when I needed help or had any questions. THANKS!

ot be any happier!! I highly recommend using them!

ng photo gallery for the first time, we were blown away by all the little details, the moments and even some of the guests that we unintentionally overlooked! The team was able to capture those things and incorporate them into our memory quite effortlessly. In addition, we were extremely pleased with how the photos turned out, given the less-than-ideal conditions; Ben and his team managed to produce an absolutely stunning gallery with a subtle dream-like quality from the rain-soaked shooting session. There was also a clear story line throughout the gallery, making it one engaging album to view! Given we are a same-sex couple, there wasn't even the least bit of awkwardness. There was zero pressure to conform to heteronormativity. My husband and I were free to express our love and individuality, and share our story exactly how we wanted. The ThisIsFeeling team was also very accommodating to our schedule, budget and ascetics from beginning to end. We couldn't be more pleased!

Our favorite part though....the pictures!! Each picture is truly a piece of art. Even after looking at their portfolios and examples of other weddings before our own, I couldn't dream of ours looking any more beautiful! Mike captured each moment and every single feeling of the day. Every time we look at our pictures, we literally feel like we're reliving the day. Amazing and worth every penny. Their photo albums are absolutely BEAUTIFUL as well. We can't wait to get ours!! If you're thinking about choosing This is Feeling, don't hesitate!! Ben and Mike are the absolute best.

y husband and I are not good at posing for pictures, and we prefer more candid and natural shots. Ben and his assistant did just that. They made us feel comfortable and worry free. Ben communicated promptly and efficiently, and we was open to suggestions (and accommodated them) regarding picture groupings we wanted. We could not be more pleased with how our photos turned out. They are beautiful, and they really captured the joyous emotions of our wedding day.

goes the extra mile to get to know his clients by doing "Discovery Calls" and the neat little homework assignment he gave us, made it even easier to capture real, genuine moments. He gave us more images than we even expected and and we were more than thrilled with all of them! If you are looking for a great photographer to capture who you are as a couple.... You found him. Thank you, Ben.

s our first time being photographed and Ben made us feel so comfortable. He was easy to talk to and a blast to work with! And Ben's pictures are absolutely beautiful. We couldn't ask for anything better - he really does capture the feeling in every moment. Thank again Ben!!!

f photography and them get to know my fiance and I, they made us feel like we were the couple they were working with. Ultimately Mike photographed our wedding and he made sure to reach out several times prior to the day to ensure that he understood our vision, important images to capture and the timeline of our day so he could plan around us. Not only did Mike capture the most beautiful, intimate moments of our day - but I had no clue he was there for most of it! He was so professional and discrete throughout the day and because he'd done good homework with us - he didn't need to ask us many questions that day and really allowed us to enjoy every moment. His creative eye is incredible and the pictures really do bring my husband and I back to those special moments on our wedding day. From the day we got engaged, we knew that our photographer would be one of the most important choices we made and we have zero regrets with Mike, or Ben!

moment that was had. They were everything I wanted and more: artistic, intimate, candid and beautiful. I am so glad we sat down with them that first time to talk through everything and so glad we followed their lead the day of - their work is outstanding! Not to mention they were just a joy to have around us on our special day. I will recommend them to everyone!

nd extremly encouraging. His engagement photos were beautiful and emotional -- we can't wait to see what the wedding photos look like!