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TWA Photographic Artists is an award-winning wedding photography and videography team based in Chicago, proudly serving Chicagoland and Milwaukee for over 20 years. We believe every love story is unique, and our passion is capturing yours with timeless, storytelling imagery.
From proposals and engagements to wedding days and beyond, our team is here to preserve the joy, romance, and unforgettable moments that make your story special. We offer photography, videography, photo booths, and content creation, along with heirloom albums and digital collections designed to be cherished for a lifetime.
We can’t wait to meet you, hear your vision, and help bring your wedding dreams to life!
Woman-owned Business
+35 years in business
Speaks Bosnian, Croatian, English, Hebrew, Latvian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Ukrainian
Small team (2-10 members)
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4.7
out of 5.01130 reviews
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TWA Photographic Artists received numerous positive reviews highlighting their exceptional service and talented photographers/videographers. Reviewers praised the friendly, professional, and creative nature of the team, particularly singling out photographers such as Jerry, Monique, Sonnie, and Kamil for their outstanding work and ability to capture special moments. Communication, flexibility, and attention to detail were also commended, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. Overall, TWA was highly recommended for their top-notch photography and videography services for weddings.Review photos
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Maria C
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5.0
1/06/2025
We are so happy that we booked TWA Photography for our wedding! Everyone that we worked with was extremely professional and helped make our big day come together flawlessly. We had 2 photographers and a videographer on the day of the wedding and they truly captured every part of the day beautifully. We are in love with our photos and video! Highly recommend booking with them!
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 01/14/2025
Hi Maria! Thank you for your amazing review, we are so thrilled to hear that you had such ...
a great experience working with us at TWA and truly appreciate your business. We loved photographing your wedding at Mistwood Golf Club!
Katelyn A
5.0
11/04/2025
We are beyond thrilled with our experience with TWA Photographic Artists! From start to finish, the entire process was seamless, professional, and so much fun. Our photographer, Sonny, was absolutely amazing — he went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable, capture every special moment, and bring our vision to life.
Sonny’s energy and creativity made our photo sessions so enjoyable, and he truly has an incredible eye for detail. The photos turned out stunning — beautifully composed, natural, and full of emotion. We’ve received countless compliments from friends and family who can’t stop raving about how gorgeous the pictures are.
We can’t thank Sonny and the TWA Photographic Artists team enough for helping us preserve our favorite memories so perfectly. Highly recommend them to any couple looking for photographers who truly care about their clients and their craft! 📸💍✨
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Jordan D
5.0
11/03/2025
David was amazing! He understood what we wanted, was very fun and lively, and was able to wrangle wedding party members and guests. The pre and post wedding pictures we saw on the day looked amazing, and we are excited to see the proofs! The coordinator at TWA was also very helpful and friendly prior to speaking with David. We absolutely recommend TWA!
Bridget B
5.0
11/02/2025
We worked with Nicki O. and David O. for our wedding day photography, as well as Sam W. for videography, and they were all AMAZING! My husband is so excited to see his getting ready shots from the morning with David. He took his time to get a lot of very intricate shots, playing with the various lights, shadows, and angles in the locations. Sam was so much fun to be around and kept a smile on our faces all day long. He has a keen eye for detail and worked in such seamless unison with the photography team. He had such a lighthearted way of throwing little jokes in while shooting to get natural smiles and laughter out of everyone. Nicki was so pleasant to work with from the moment she walked through the door, other vendors even commented on how warm and friendly she was. Our morning timeline ran behind by about an hour and Nicki worked her magic to get ALL of the photos we wanted (plus extras that we didn’t plan for!) and get us fully back on track before the ceremony even started. The team didn’t show an ounce of stress or frustration with the timeline issues, even though I’m sure they felt the pressure. The flower girls (4yo and 1.5yo) started to get fussy midday and Nicki even got smiles out of them for pictures in the middle of it all! She has such an eye for detail and is so talented at what she does, we could not be more happy with how she handled it all. All three of our wonderful professionals took time to stop and talk to us before leaving at the end of the night and check if we wanted any additional content before they left. If you’re looking for your wedding day photo/video team - HIRE TWA AND ASK FOR NICKI, DAVID, AND SAM. You will NOT be disappointed in the slightest!!!! Thank you TWA!
Chelsie L
5.0
10/16/2025
TWA was great to work with. Jerry Amber shot my brothers wedding years ago and he was so funny. He has a great eye for photos as well so I knew I needed to hire him. TWA was an excellent company to work with. Years ago, Jerry Amber photographed my brother’s wedding. He has a great personality and great photography skills. I knew I needed him for my own wedding.
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 10/23/2025
Hi Chelsie! Thank you for your wonderful review, I absolutely love that you got to build s...
uch an amazing relationship with Jerry and he was able to photograph your day! He is one of my favorite photographers just due to his whacky out of the box personality. We hope you are enjoying your beautiful photos as much as Jerry- we love shooting at independence grove, thank you for letting us be a part of your special day! - Amanda at TWA
Nicole G
5.0
10/15/2025
All of our photos turned out great! We were really happy with the photographers that we received from TWA. They were friendly and understood our style.
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 10/23/2025
Hi Nicole! We are thrilled you had such a great day with your wedding day team and happy y...
ou loved your photos - we always love photographing at Hyatt Lodge, thank you for letting us be apart of it your special day! -Amanda at TWA
Krista K
5.0
10/08/2025
TWA offered us a variety of packages without being pushy. They took time to get to know us and helped us select a package that fit our needs. After showing us samples of a few photographers' work, they paired us with Monique Jimenez, who was outstanding. In advance of the wedding, she helped us to prepare the timeline and consider what to bring to which parts of the day. She worked tirelessly for 12 hours the day of the wedding, from early preparations through most of the reception. She was very thorough in capturing all of the little details, while also catching some more spontaneous and creative moments. She was positive, full of energy, and inspired everyone to have a good time while photos were being taken.
Jim Cabrera was also on hand to cover some less formal aspects of the day, including the groom's preparation. He was equally professional, energetic, and confidence-inspiring.
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 10/23/2025
Hi Krista! Thank you for your review, it just warms our heart that you had such a great ex...
perience working with Monique - she is one of my favorite photographers at TWA! We love working at the Barn at TImber Pointe and are happy to hear you love your photos! We look forward to working with you on future portraits! - Amanda at TWA
Allison C
5.0
10/07/2025
We had the best experience possible with TWA, and specifically, our photographers David and Milan. They were everything we could have asked for, professional, fun, detail oriented, and they never stopped taking pictures! 100/10 would recommend.
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 10/23/2025
Hi Allison! Thank you for your review - we are thrilled to hear you had such a great exper...
ience with David and Milan on your wedding day. We love hearing our couple's feedback especially that they had fun with their wedding day team. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of it! - Amanda at TWA
Megan R
5.0
9/30/2025
I can't recommend TWA Photographic Artists enough! They were true professionals from start to finish. Their consistent communication and support leading up to the wedding day made everything so much easier for me. My photographers and videographer were fantastic!! They spent majority of the day with me and captured all the moments I wanted perfectly.
Jackie O
5.0
9/29/2025
Scott and Gabe did an amazing job capturing our day and making it special. Scott has a calming presence and knows how to keep the day light even with timelines falling behind. He cared about our wedding as much as we did and didn’t miss a beat. He was the best possible addition to our team and we are so grateful to TWA for helping us with our day.
Katie M
5.0
9/15/2025
I had a great experience with Kamil and Chris from TWA. From the moment I was paired with kamil as my primary photographer he put me at ease. My initial photographer was not the right fit for me and needed a different one. I got Kamil and absolutely loved him! He was fun, funny and super relaxed. My bridal party is still talking about him. Chris was great too. He was my second photographer and both of the guys were everywhere I wanted them to be as well as exactly where I didn’t know I wanted them to be. I can’t wait to get my photos so I can gush again how wonderful these guys were. Thank you TWA for pairing me with these guys and thank you to Kamil and Chris for being so great.
Kali L
5.0
9/02/2025
We used TWA for photography and videography and loved all of our photos and our video! We had Jerry as our photographer and he was awesome! He was absolutely hilarious and super respectful we had a blast with him. We had Samuel as our videographer and he did a great job capturing all of our favorite moments on our special day. Everything came back beautiful and super quick! We are so grateful we chose them to work with!
Montina M
5.0
9/01/2025
TWA was exceptional. They kept us informed throughout the entire process, including finishing up our wedding album. Sonnie was our photographer, and he was amazing. Our photos are beautiful, and we are pleased and delighted.
Mona D
5.0
8/31/2025
We used TWA for both our engagement and wedding shoots, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! Joanna (our main photographer), Petra (our photojournalist), and John (our videographer) were all absolutely amazing. Each of them went above and beyond to capture the perfect moments—we completely trusted their vision, and they truly delivered. They were also incredibly patient and made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. We highly recommend TWA for weddings—you’ll be in great hands!
Kimberly S
5.0
8/28/2025
Great company! Mikhail was our main photographer, and let me just say, he was on it from the moment he arrived to the very last minute. Can’t recommend him enough. He definitely knows what he’s doing!
Marisa P
5.0
8/26/2025
TWA did a fantastic job doing videography and photography for our wedding. The staff members were really nice and took great pictures and videos for us. TWA kept in great communication throughout the wedding planning process. The only thing is make sure you understand you have to buy the album with the package, but we are excited to see how the album will turn out.
Sandy F
5.0
8/24/2025
Our experience with TWA was amazing! Everyone that we worked with were extremely professional and helped make our day a special one. We had 2 photographers and a videographer. Heather our lead photographer was calm, efficient, and was a positive presence for both myself and my bridal party. She captured everything and more that we had on our wishlist.
Anna D
5.0
8/21/2025
We were paired with Kamil and Jorge through TWA. They were an absolute joy to have as our wedding photographers. From the moment they arrived, they brought such a warm calming energy and made us feel completely at ease. They were organized, professional, and blended in so naturally with the flow of the day. They captured every moment without ever feeling intrusive and made photos feel effortless and fun. We’re so grateful to have had them with us and can’t wait to see the moments they captured.
Khema S
5.0
8/21/2025
TWA was awesome to work with! Our lead photographer Jerry and Videographer Levi was so sweet and made us all feel comfortable on our wedding day. Also, our 2nd photographer David was also so nice to work with. I can’t wait to see how the photos and video will look. Overall they were all so professional and friendly. I would recommend TWA.
Jamie N
5.0
8/09/2025
We had Ana as our main photographer and Jess as our photojournalist. Both women were incredibly friendly and clearly knew what they were doing. Our photos turned out amazing and we got them back super fast! Everyone else from TWA that has been in touch with me via email is also super friendly and responsive.
James N
5.0
8/08/2025
Both my photographer and videographer were amazing and helped with having the day run smoothly. I was able to get plenty of photos without missing any time during my wedding. They were both very professional and personable. I felt like they were a part of our group and not just our photographer and videographer. They were amazing and I hope to work with them again!!
Grace C
5.0
7/31/2025
The whole experience with TWA Photography is and was amazing! From getting virtual meetings scheduled and planned, to walking through their different packages and photography styles, to day of working with the photographers, every single part was amazing!! Joanna was with me and the bridesmaids all day and made us all feel and look so good!! Rudy was with the guys and really made them all feel relaxed and comfortable! I cannot recommend them more for any event you want captured!
Traya P
5.0
7/30/2025
Had a great experience working with TWA! Our photographers and videographer were absolutely amazing! They were professional, attentive, creative, easy to work with, and very talented. They captured every special moment beautifully. We’re so happy with how the photos turned out and highly recommend TWA to any couple!
Camille D
5.0
7/26/2025
We are beyond thrilled with our experience with Jerry and their team! From the moment they arrived, they made us feel so comfortable and at ease — like we were just hanging out with friends who happened to have cameras. Their attention to detail, creativity, and calm presence throughout the day made all the difference.
They captured every moment beautifully — the big ones and the small, candid ones that truly tell the story of our wedding day. Their team worked seamlessly together and brought such positive energy. We couldn’t have asked for a better group to document such an important milestone in our lives.
We are so grateful for their talent and professionalism. Highly, highly recommend to any couple looking for not just amazing photos, but a genuinely great experience!
Tyler B
5.0
7/23/2025
TWA was thorough and attentive during our entire wedding planning process. Heather, our lead photographer, was such a calm, efficient, and positive presence on the day of. She made sure to capture everything on our wishlist!
Shannon R
5.0
7/21/2025
Larry and Violetta were a great team! From arrival, they were more focused on the energy of the room and how the group was feeling than the “perfect shot”, even though they pushed us towards better with our images! We are grateful for the effort they took on the day of with our big family, their expertise, and their professionalism.
Kaitlyn K
5.0
7/20/2025
TWA Photography was honestly so amazing! Jilian worked with us to help find the perfect photographer for us and was always there for any questions or clarifications! David was our head photographer and he honestly did such a fantastic job. Not just with the photos but he was so supportive and helped make the day less stressful for both my husband and I. We would recommend him to any couple who want a photographer who will not only take amazing photos but also look out for the bride and groom all throughout the day! Our second shooter Greg who also did great and added to our day! TWA really captured our wedding in a way I can't fully describe. They captured our special day so beautifully and we can't thank them enough! We look forward for our yearly shoots with them and we can't wait to get our wedding album in the mail! If you want a photography company that not only cares about pairing you with someone will capture your special day just how you dreamed but is also there whenever you need them, TWA is a perfect fit!
Brianna S
4.0
7/17/2025
We had Kamil as our lead photographer, and there simply aren’t enough words to describe how amazing he is! From the moment we were assigned to him, Kamil was incredibly helpful, professional, and truly went above and beyond.
The only downsides were a couple of things with TWA. First, the required Zoom meetings felt unhelpful—they mostly read slides verbatim, and it would have been much more efficient if they’d just emailed us the PowerPoint to review on our own time. Second, we were required to buy a wedding album from them. While we weren’t stressed about it, they did try to guilt us into spending more on a pricier album, saying things like, “You really don’t care about having a family heirloom?” which felt a bit uncomfortable.
Overall, despite these hiccups, we had a great experience, and Kamil’s exceptional service truly made all the difference. (In addition, Ray, our photojournalist and Dan our videographer were also exceptional and extremely fun to work with)!
Sarah F
5.0
7/15/2025
TWA was incredibly easy to work from start to finish. I loved their classic wedding photography style from the get go, and we felt that they would take pictures that represented us and our special day. They were great at determining what style we liked and which of their photographers would be best to capture our vision. It was also really reassuring and stress reducing to know that TWA had a backup photog ready to go if anything happened to our assigned photographers.
We worked with Jillian to choose the Emerald Package where we had 2 photographers, a main photog for 12 hours (Violet) and a photojournalist (Marcin) for 7 hours. Both Violet and Marcin were so easy to work with, made us feel at home in front of the camera, and made the whole experience fun and enjoyable. Neither my husband (ahhh!!!) or I are usually comfortable in front of the camera, but our photographers made us feel like we were professional models. We're so excited to see our pictures and receive our wedding album!!!
Sally C
5.0
7/15/2025
I had such a great and easy time working with TWA. The photographers and videographer did an amazing job (Nicki, Gabe, and Kathy). I would 100% hire them again!
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 07/17/2025
Hi Sally! Thank you for your review, we are thrilled to hear you had such a great experien...
ce working with Nicki, Gabe and Kathy! We appreciate you doing business with TWA! - Amanda @TWA
Sarah K
5.0
7/09/2025
Working with TWA was such a great decision! Our engagement photographer, our wedding day team, made sure we captured photos that captured our authentic selves. We had many compliments on our photos and loved the staff we worked with to capture so many special moments with people we love.
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 07/17/2025
Hi Sarah! We are beyond thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience working ...
with TWA on your wedding day! We cannot wait for you to see all of your beautiful images! - Amanda at TWA
Dorlisa M
5.0
7/01/2025
Our photographer Sonny was amazing. TWA made the process simple, they explained the different options and they provided timely communications so we knew what to expect. They were a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend them.
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 07/02/2025
Hi Dorlisa! Thank you for your review, we are thrilled to hear that you had such a great e...
xperience with Sonny on your wedding day. We truly enjoyed working with you at Lakes at Lacey! - Amanda at TWA
Samantha W
4.0
6/29/2025
We hired TWA Photographic Artists for our wedding and had a mixed experience. Booking with TWA was easy and straightforward, but the process felt quite corporate. We didn’t have the opportunity to choose or vet our photographer ahead of time through an engagement shoot, which was a bit disappointing. It seems like they use a separate pool of photographers for engagements compared to weddings.
That said, our primary photographer, Joanna, did a good job. Her experience was clear in how she directed us, found good spots, and suggested a variety of poses. Our second photographer, Olu, also did well overall, but unfortunately his camera experienced a fault during our ceremony. This meant we lost the two-angle coverage, which had been the main reason we chose a two-photographer package. Additionally, when our team tried to reach the TWA emergency line, they didn’t get a response.
TWA did offer us a discount and print credit afterward, which we appreciated. Overall, the photos turned out nicely thanks to Joanna and Olu’s skills, and we felt the package was a good price for what we received.
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 07/02/2025
Hi Samantha,
Thank you for your review, we are happy to hear that your main photographer...
, Joanna did a wonderful job on your wedding day and you are happy with your photos. I understand the situation with your second photographer was not ideal and I am truly sorry for that, but glad that we were able to resolve things afterwards. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to reach out to me at amanda@twaphoto.com - Amanda at TWA
Bailey C
5.0
6/27/2025
Heather, Jem and James were beyond helpful! They made our wedding day so special! Heather reached out before hand to walk through all details! The front office was so helpful and communicative!
Olivia E
5.0
6/23/2025
Heather, our photographer with TWA, was AMAZING! Everyone in the family and wedding party loved her. Not only did she make everyone feel comfortable, but her work is art. She is such a nice person, and I could go on and on about how wonderful she was to all of us. Thank you x1000!!!
Sydney P
5.0
6/23/2025
My wife and I just got married in June in Chicago. TWA was phenomenal to work with! They are very organized with clear communication and highly talented photographers to choose from. We strongly recommend TWA for weddings as they will make the photography planning process seamless.
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 07/02/2025
Hi Sydney! Thank you for your wonderful review, we are thrilled to hear you had such a gre...
at experience! - Amanda at TWA
Ciara W
5.0
6/13/2025
Amazing service! My wife and I absolutely loved both of our photographers.
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 06/20/2025
Hi Ciara! Thank you so much for your review, we are thrilled to have been a part of your w...
edding day! - Amanda at TWA
Megan S
5.0
6/10/2025
Sergi was really nice and communicative. He was the best of our vendors by far
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 06/20/2025
Hi Megan! We are thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Sergi! Thank you so...
much for your review and we are excited for you to get your album!
Lisa M
5.0
6/09/2025
TWA company was fantastic with communication. They would get back to us within the hour or send an email letting us know they were not in but would answer us the next business day! We loved David, our photographer! He was upbeat, helpful in finding great spots for our photos, he was patient and doubled checked that he grabbed all the photos I was hoping to capture. It was a bonus that David is bilingual and he could communicate with family members who understood Spanish better! I got lots of compliments on family members who talked with David during photos. They thought he was wonderful!
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 06/20/2025
Hi Lisa! We are thrilled to hear your wedding day was so wonderful with your photographer ...
David! We cannot wait for you to see all your beautiful photos and relive that special day! - Amanda at TWA
Karen M
5.0
6/06/2025
Our original photographer had to cancel the week of our wedding due to a family emergency. We got Gabe and he did absolutely amazing! He got so many great shots and we had about 800 pictures when they were send to us. He was super nice and accommodating with everything we asked. Our videographer was amazing too, she got 2.5 hours worth of video! Although the company is a little expensive, I’m very happy we spent the extra money and had phenomenal pictures and video. The quality of both were unmatched if any professionals I’ve encountered. We can’t wait to see our wedding album when it comes!!
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 06/20/2025
Hi Karen! Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that Gabe did such ...
an amazing job on your wedding day and you love your photos. We are thrilled you choose TWA to a part of your special day!
Caitlyn G
5.0
5/16/2025
For our big day, we had two photographers. Both did their best to capture our big day! Heather was our lead photographer and she was amazing; patient but firm when it came to the needed timelines and did AMAZING fighting the heavy wind we had! We just got our sneak peek photos and they were what we hoped for. TWA themselves maintained communication throughout the entire time from signing on to the big day (we signed with them about a year and a half in advance!) and always made sure we felt prepared for our big day.
Karina A
5.0
5/13/2025
TWA Photography exceeded all our expectations for our wedding day! Their exceptional team was an absolute pleasure to work with - professional, attentive, kind and bringing genuine passion to their craft. They seamlessly blended into the background while somehow being exactly where they needed to be, capturing every meaningful moment from our special day. The photographs themselves are simply breathtaking. The team's attention to detail ensured that every shot came out perfectly and highlighted everyone's best features. They captured not just the ceremonial moments but also those precious candid instances. The entire experience with TWA Photography was worth every penny, creating a collection of memories we'll treasure forever. We cannot recommend TWA Photography highly enough.
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 05/16/2025
Hi Karina! Thank you for your amazing review, we are so happy to hear you had such a wonde...
rful experience with TWA!
Patti
5.0
4/23/2025
We would definitely recommend TWA!! We decided to hire TWA when our reception venue showed us their work and we absolutely fell in love with their photos. We hired TWA to do everything from our engagement photos, save the date cards, wedding/reception photos and thank you cards. We had the pleasure of working with David B. And David O. On our big day and they were AMAZING!! Not only did we love our photos, but they were fun to work with and made us feel relaxed during the day. We would definitely use TWA in the future!
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 04/24/2025
Thank you for your amazing review, we are beyond thrilled to hear you had such a great exp...
erience working with both David's on your wedding day! We appreciate your business!
Kimberly F
5.0
4/21/2025
We used TWA for our wedding in October 2024 and we were beyond pleased. They were so easy to work with and our lead photographer Jerry was AMAZING! Our guests are still talking about how entertaining he was. The pictures turned out Beautiful!!! We would totally recommend!
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 04/24/2025
Hi Kimberly! Thank you for your wonderful review, we are beyond pleased to hear that you h...
ad such a great experience with us and your photographer Jerry. We really enjoyed photographing your special day at Mistwood Golf Club!
Anonymous
5.0
4/15/2025
Our photographer John Kalad was extremely attentive, professional, kind, considerate, and helpful. Out of all our vendors, he was the most composed, organized, and proactive. He even offered to help with non photography related tasks. His calm personality and reassuring presence were also highly appreciated. Even with post wedding services, like photo edits and touch-ups, he was prompt and accommodating. Excellent communication throughout the whole process and quick turnaround for our photos. Both my husband and I are extremely grateful for his services and hope he is recognized for his excellent work!
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 04/24/2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, we are so thrilled to hear that John was so helpful a...
nd such a great addition to your wedding day team!
Samantha V
5.0
3/12/2025
From the beginning to the end, the team at TWA were very helpful and communicative. With all the wedding planning I was doing, it was helpful to get their reminder emails! Whenever I had a question, they were able to answer it in a timely manner as well! They were able to pair me with a great team of photographers and the videographer on my special day. They were able to accomodate all of my photo requests with all of my friends and family. TWA made my partner look so handsome with his groomsmen, and I looked so beautful with my bridal party, and I'm glad they were able to capture my memories in a meaningful way. With the photography package I got, I also got the Portraits for Life photo program, so I am excited to see how that goes as we celebrate our first anniversary this upcoming fall! We also got a photobooth photoalbum after our wedding, and our actual wedding album looks like a family heirloom; I am very grateful for TWA and how they memoralized our most special day, so thank you all!
Lindsay F
5.0
2/22/2025
We used TWA for our wedding this past 12/21/24! Throughout the entire process from first inquiry, planning process, meetings with our primary and secondary photographers, videographer, and photobooth associate, we were very impressed with the quality, professionalism, and product that TWA delivered. Nikki, our primary photographer, and Greg, our secondary photographer, were fantastic throughout the entire wedding day capturing everything that we mentioned we wanted in our consult appointments. Levi was our videographer and we cant wait to see the completed product of our day! Jerry was our photobooth attendant and he did a fantastic job getting people into the booth and creating a fun atmosphere. We loved our scrapbook with copies of everyone who came into the booth at the end of the night -- it was a very fun immediate souvenir of our day. We cant wait to see our album that was included in our package. Would highly recommend TWA for your wedding photography, videography, and photo booth needs. They offer and deliver on a complete package of services and are well worth the money for the value, experience, and quality of photos.
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 02/25/2025
Hi Lindsay! We are so pleased to hear that everything went amazing on your wedding day wit...
h your TWA team! We truly enjoyed photographing you and your husband at the Chez Hotel, thank you for your business and your wonderful review!
Robyn H
3.0
1/26/2025
I used TWA for my wedding photo and video coverage in November 2024. Overall, the experience was ok. The communication and interactions I had with the staff were all good. I had actually won the photo package from the Bridal Expo. That being said in order for me to use the prize for 8hrs of photography I was only allowed to use TWA for video coverage as well and I was also required to purchase a photo album all in order to use the prize. They assigned Anna as my photographer and she was amazing. She was so kind and really good at capturing everything that I had wanted. I would give her 5 stars easily! The only thing I would have changed if I could do it over would be to ask for more vertical images. The majority that was taken were horizontal and so fitting in some frames is hard. That is something I didn’t think about until after the fact. TWA pushes really hard for their higher priced albums. All their contracts state that you must purchase an album to use their photographers. My suggestion is to make sure you are adding the album amount to your photography budget. As I mentioned I was required to use them for videography as well. They set me up with a videographer and I think 2 days before the wedding I got an email saying he canceled and here is the contact info for another person. So, I called and went over things with him. He did fine. I went with the RAW footage for 2 hours. Some things to keep in mind that I didn’t in the moment: 2 hours of coverage doesn’t mean you get 2 hours of footage. They take time to set up different cameras and move locations so I think in total I MAY have gotten 1-hour total footage back. Now I did ask for the RAW footage and so I understood that would just be whatever was shot that day and no editing and that was fine with me. When I first got the footage to review there was no sound from our microphones for the ceremony. I asked them to review and see if they could please make sure our microphones were recorded. They sent back a revised copy and then you could hear us. BUT the total time of the footage was missing 30min from when I had gotten it the first time. So I had to send it back and ask what happened to all that time? They reviewed and sent me back another copy and then it seemed to have everything. They said they removed it the second time around since it was nothing important and that shocked me since I was paying for the RAW footage. Overall, TWA was OK. I was thankful to have won the prize for photography, upset that I was forced to purchase an around $700 album, and was upset that I was also forced to use them for my video service and that was subpar.
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 01/27/2025
Hi Robyn,
We are very sorry to hear of any disappointment you experienced while working w...
ith us at TWA for your wedding day. It appears that there is some confusion as you did win 8 hours of photography services, however in order to receive your digital files you were to purchase either the album or the files outright, it wasn't something you were required to do though - it was only if you wanted access to all your digital images. We would also never require any of our clients to reserve any other service with us - that is completely up to your discretion and we apologize if there was ever any confusion on that. It seems there was just a lot of misunderstanding here and we would be happy to see if there's anything we can do now. Feel free to reach out to us at twa@twaphoto.com and someone from our management team can follow up if you'd like - thank you again.
Cyarra M
5.0
1/18/2025
My experience working with the TWA team from start to finish has been phenomenal! Communication with every person involved has been quick, clear, and efficient. The photographers and videographer were amazing and fun to work with. The photos and videos that they captured are breathtaking. I couldn’t recommend TWA more!
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 01/20/2025
Hi Cyarra! Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are so pleased to hear that eve...
rything has been amazing for you from start to end. We absolutely loved photographing your gorgeous wedding at Venuti's!
Matthew B
5.0
1/05/2025
Nikki and James were awesome! I couldn’t have asked for better photographers! Everything was smooth and it was just a great overall experience. I’m truly thankful for both of them, and they didn’t worry once the weather didn’t cooperate they were more than happy to go with plan B! I couldn’t be any happier! Great job TWA!
Response from TWA Photographic Artists on 01/14/2025
Hi Matthew! We are thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful experience working with Nikki...
and James on your wedding day! They are definitely a dream team and we couldn't be any happier you are happy!
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