Xcitephoto&films

We are so happy with our choice to have Andrew and his team shoot our engagement photos and wedding day! Searching for wedding vendors and making those tough decisions was one of the most stressful parts of planning. We were so excited when we first spoke to Andrew because he made the decision to go with Xcite Photo so easy. His expertise, professionalism, kindness, and flexibility made Xcite a no brainer. Kristen made sure to manage the details of the day leading up to the wedding. The photographer/ videographer team, Andrew, Tae, and Mike, made sure we had the best experience on the day of, too. We love our wedding photos and video so much! Since the wedding, I’ve recommended friends to Xcite, so it only made sense to write a review, as well. Hopefully this makes your choice a bit easier in the middle of lots of tough decisions to make leading up to your big day!

If I could give Andrew and his team 10 stars, 20 stars, or more I would! We did our save the date photos with Andrew and he was also one of our photographers for the wedding day! Him and his team were professional and captured all of our special moments the day of! We also picked the package with the photo booth and that was awesome and a lot of guests took advantage of it! Xcite Photo communicated with us throughout the process and ensured that every detail was included that was important to us or that they had the information that they needed. Andrew also made us feel very comfortable throughout the whole process. He even made me laugh when I reached the point of wanting to rip my veil off of my head. Andrew and his team went above and beyond. I can't say enough about them. The photos they took are everything we wanted, imagined and more! You won't be disappointed! Book Xcite Photo!!!

Andrew and his team at Xcite photo were great for our wedding day! They were responsive, detailed, and listened to everything I wanted. They were on time to the wedding and had everything planned out according to my planning document. They worked efficiently and were able to get ALL my photos completed in under 90 minutes after my ceremony: individual shots, group shots, large family shots, ceremony and reception shots, and much more. I would recommend them to someone for an affordable wedding photography and videography option!

Both the planning and execution of our wedding with Xcitephoto & Films was smooth, easy, stress-free and much easier than I would've imagined. Everyone we worked with were both professional and friendly! The pictures and videos were received quickly, and they were all amazing. I really recommend choosing them for your weddings or events! You won't regret it!

We first met the Xcite team at a wedding we were attending and liked their vibe so much we looked into them for our wedding. It was one of the best decisions we made. The quality of the pictures and videos are absolutely amazing! We are thrilled with the end results. I'll recommend them to anyone who asks!!

Once we spoke with Andrew, we knew hands down that his company would be our photographer/videographer for our wedding. He was very personable and knowledge, and his passion for photography was evident. The pricing options for the packages were on point. The engagement photos came out perfect and he was so easy to work with too. He even allowed us to bring and include our dog in the photos. At our wedding, he and his team captured exactly what we wanted both with photos, video, and a Photo Booth. We could not be happier with the final products, and look forward to using him for future holiday, maternity, and family photos. You will not regret choosing Xcite Photo.

We LOVED Xcite Photo and cannot recommend them enough! Kristen, Chris, and Mike were kind, patient, and took absolutely beautiful pictures/videos. They put so much care into capturing our day. The quality of their work is amazing!!

Andrew is great to work with. Very responsive, professional, kind. Very easy to work with. So happy we chose him for our wedding day!!

***5 stars*** It was a pleasure to work with Andrew and the Xcite Team. They were professional, thoughtful and organized. They were also very flexible in ensuring our unique needs were met when it came to the style of photos we wanted, etc. Andrew and the Xcite Team were proactive in their communication. They were quick to respond to any questions we had and were extremely patient and understanding with us. We truly could not have asked for a better team! I would recommend Andrew and the Xcite Team for any and all events, especially if you are hoping for something that is seamless and stress-free!

We are so thankful to have XcitePhoto capture such amazing memories for us at our wedding! XcitePhoto has been super helpful and kind with customer communications, offers great pricing, and captures high quality photos of your special day. We also are very thankful and surprised with how fast they were able to get our photos back to us! We now have wonderful memories to look at forever all thanks to XcitePhoto! <3

Andrew and his team photographed our friends wedding last year and following their wedding, we just knew we had to book him at ours! He was so professional and prompt with answering questions and customized packages to fit our needs. After our initial consultation, I felt at ease and knew he would work his magic! On our wedding day, we had 2 photographers and 1 videographer. They arrived promptly, embraced the chaos which is girls getting ready on wedding morning, and made us feel so comfortable. By the end of the night, they felt just like part of the family! We got our photos back SO quick and they are absolutely stunning! They captured every moment, both big and small, so beautifully. You certainly will not regret booking your special moments with them!

Xcitephoto was amazing! A pleasure to work with and we absolutely love our photos!

Our wedding day was made even more special, thanks to the incredible work of Kristen and the Xcite Photo team. I am thrilled to give them a well-deserved 5/5 stars for their outstanding photography services. Kristen's kindness and professionalism were evident from the beginning. She not only made us feel at ease but also ensured that everything ran smoothly throughout the day. Her ability to keep to the schedule without any stress was truly commendable, allowing us to enjoy every moment of our special day. The inclusion of a photo booth by Xcite Photo was a brilliant addition to our celebration. Our guests absolutely loved it, and it turned out to be a major hit. The scrapbook album with messages from guests alongside their photo booth pictures, props, and an extra copy for guests to keep added a delightful touch to the entire experience. It was a wonderful way for our loved ones to leave their mark on our special day. One of the highlights of Kristen's photography expertise was the creative photo game she suggested. Running to each table within a song period to capture moments with all our guests was an absolute joy. It not only provided unique and candid shots but also allowed our guests to have a blast during the process. Kristen's creativity truly added a special and memorable touch to our wedding day. Kristen and her team went above and beyond to fulfill all our photography wishes. From capturing specific moments on our shot list to ensuring that every detail was beautifully preserved, they exceeded our expectations. We couldn't be happier with how professional, beautiful, and meaningful our wedding photos turned out. Lastly, the speed at which we received our photos was remarkable. The prompt delivery allowed us to relive our wedding day almost instantly. In conclusion, if you're looking for a photographer who not only captures moments but also adds a touch of creativity and professionalism to your wedding day, Kristen and Xcite Photo are the perfect choice. Our heartfelt thanks to Kristen and the entire team for creating lasting memories that we will cherish forever.

Selecting a photographer is an investment. Andrew at Xcite Photo will not disappoint. They have of package options to customize your needs and their pricing is completely reasonable. The experience of having Andrew and his crew at our wedding day was stress free and the photos and our video captured our day perfectly.

We had Andrew as our videoographer at our wedding on 9/10/23 and could not have been happier with how everything went. He was timely, professional, and there for all of our critical moments throughout the day and evening. We were both very happy, and totally recommend Andrew and XCite Photo & Films!!

Andrew was absolutely WONDERFUL! He is so extremely professional and 1000% helpful in getting the perfect shot. He helped fluff the dress, veil, held flowers, anything that you needed he was right there doing it! He asked several times if there were additional shots we were looking to get with guests or additionally family! His photos are absolutely incredible and I would highly recommend if you are looking for someone that wants to capture every moment of your special day with ease 😊

Andrew and his team (Kristen, Katy, and Matt) were amazing to work with and are wonderful people. Choosing a photographer and videographer for your wedding day is daunting. There can be a lot of options and price points that are grabbing for your attention. We are so glad we picked Xcite Photos and Films. Their work is the highest quality and their prices are very reasonable, I don't think they can be beat in that department. We were very happy with the photos and videos that they captured for us on our wedding day. We had our engagement photos at Cantigny Park with Kristen, our getting ready photos at Hotel Arista, and our ceremony and reception at Meson Sabika with Andrew, Katy, and Matt. Andrew and his team all had prior experience taking photos at all of these places. That experience was so valuable as it made the process so easy on our end. They knew where to go and coached us in the poses we would take for the photos. The process was efficient and fun! My wife and I are so awkward in front of a camera and do not consider ourselves photogenic yet Andrew and his team made us feel comfortable and did their magic in making the photos turn out so well. They are very relaxed, calm, patient, and accommodating in the midst of what is a very chaotic wedding day and meeting our expectations and staying on time. They even captured our Tea Ceremony during our wedding day and have done a lot of weddings with different customs and traditions. Their photobooth and props were also a huge hit at our wedding. They are great professionals.  The turn around time for our photos was extremely fast, within two weeks of our wedding. And our video came out in three weeks. That was greatly appreciated! When you hire Andrew, you know you are hiring someone who genuinely cares about you and your wedding day and capturing the best moments for you. For our wedding day specifically, it was raining/drizzling on and off all day. We planned to have our ceremony outdoors and it was not projected to rain come our ceremony time. But with the uncertain weather, our venue wanted to respect our request to have it outdoors but was hinting it would be best for it to be indoors for their staff which was understandable. Andrew nudged us to have it outdoors and wanted to honor our original vision for our wedding. We ended up having our ceremony outdoors and it turned out so beautiful and the pictures also turned out fantastic. A lifetime of thank you's from us to them. We highly recommend Xcite Photos and Films! 

XcitePhoto is AMAZING! Andrew and Kristen are the most professional, kind, incredible photographers around, and captured the absolute best moments of our big day. I would highly recommend them to anyone getting married, whether it is a small, private ceremony or a large, extravagant event. My husband and I absolutely loved our pictures and are so thankful that we are able to relive our day in the best way possible. They are even really timely with sending the final products as well! :) Thank you XcitePhoto!!

Right from the beginning, Andrew and his team were fantastic! Their professionalism and expertise were truly exceptional. Our wedding was on July 23rd, and we were amazed when we received our stunning wedding photos just 18 days later! Despite having a large 300-guest wedding, Andrew and his team were able to capture every detail and every guest with ease. We are overjoyed with the results and would highly recommend XcitePhoto without hesitation!

We used Xcite Photography for our engagement photoshoot and wedding and we couldn’t be happier with the service. Andrew, Kristen, Mike and Chris were so easy to work with and they made us feel so comfortable when taking photos. The final photos and videos were better than we could imagine and they had a quick turnaround time. I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. Using Xcite Photography was one of the best decisions we made when wedding planning!

Xcite photo was amazing!! They took the best care of us on our wedding day and captured every single moment! I am so happy with the outcome of our photos! If you don't know who to book, Xcite photo is the way to go!!

Kristen and Chris were great with everything from the suggestions and tips from the pre-event call through the conclusion of the event. They were a pleasure to work with, they effortlessly blended in with the guests, making everyone feel comfortable and at ease and capturing genuine smiles, tears of happiness, and heartfelt interactions without interrupting the flow of the evening of our reception.

Andrew and the Xcite team shared our big day with us 2 weeks ago at The Renaissance Hotel Chicago and it was an amazing experience! He and his co-photographer made the day truly perfect. They were efficient, communicative, and friendly. My fiancee and I are so bad at posing and not looking awkward in photos lol but Andrew was so good at getting candid shots and making us feel comfortable posing! We haven't even gotten our photos back yet and I will likely review again once we do, but I wanted to share my experience the day of. I was referred to Xcite by my maid of honor who used them years back. She had an awesome experience too!!

Xcite Photo was wonderful to work with for our wedding. Andrew and Kristen were incredibly helpful in the upfront planning and constantly communicated with us when we had questions. Our day-of team of Joe, Diana and Matt did an awesome job throughout the day in capturing all of the important moments, from getting ready through the end of the night. The team put a lot of thought into the pictures taken and came up with some unique and fun ideas to capture. The photobooth at our reception was a hit and was easy to use. Xcite Photo delivers a ton of value regardless of your wedding day needs and we will be recommending them to anyone we know getting married.

Loved working with Andrew and his team! They were very easy to get in touch with, flexible to what we wanted, and made the photo taking process so smooth. My husband and I both said the day after the wedding how taking all of the photos were one of our favorite parts of the day because Andrew made them so easy and so fun! And our photos are even more fun to look at and share, I still look at them all the time and choose a new favorite each time! The video footage is also even more fun and special to watch, highly recommend getting both photos and video footage!

From the start, Andrew and his team were amazing! Between planning the engagement photo shoot and the wedding day he was spot on! He had awesome ideas for a couple who doesn’t think they are photogenic. Our pictures came out beautiful and had such a quick turnaround time, we recommend Xcitephoto to the moon and back!

Xcite photo was a great company to work with! We would highly recommend them because of their great service and quality of work. We used them as a referral for our wedding photography, and were glad we did! They had competitive prices and good communication throughout the whole process. Andrew and his team are the best!

I've worked with Andrew and Xcite Photo over many years and asked him to do my own wedding. He is not only a great friend but truly a master at his craft. He was very professional throughout the planning process. Andrew explained everything to us and answered all of our questions. His photography and videography services are top notch. We are so happy we chose him and he was definitely our best vendor by far. Xcitephoto is worth every penny and we will always recommend Xcitephoto to anyone.

Wow! Andrew and his team did an amazing job at capturing my wedding day! Our pictures came out beautiful. They made sure that we got every picture and pose we wanted without hesitation. I was thoroughly impressed with the amount of photos taken as well. There were so many to choose from that it was hard for us to pick our favorites because they were all so good! The photobooth that was included in our package was a huge hit with our guests! I highly recommend considering Xcite Photo to capture the most important day of your life. I promise, you will not be disappointed!

Andrew and his team were amazing to work with! Very professional and knowledgeable in their line of work. My husband and I got married October 8th and received our wedding photos 3 weeks later! Our photos are breathtaking, they did an amazing job in making sure every little detail was captured and everyone there was captured! When we received our video back, it had me crying throughout the whole thing! I can tell so much time and effort was put into making our video so special. We also did engagement session with Andrew and again, blew us away with his work! I highly highly recommend Xcite photography!!

You will not regret booking with xcitephoto!! They are such a great team and you will be obsessed with their work!!! Amazing pricing as well!! Kristen is the best!!!!!

We used Xcite for our wedding and we loved the communication, the timeliness, flexibility, and the final photos! We would highly recommend hiring Xcite for any event as they are priced fair and very professional!

Andrew and the team at Xcite were fantastic! The pictures came out so beautifully!!

I would HIGHLY recommend Xcite photo and films for your wedding photography and videography! Everyone there was so professional, kind, and organized. They listened to and fulfilled all my desires regarding my photos and videos, I can’t believe how beautiful everything turned out. They had such a variety of affordable packages to choose from depending on what you are looking for! They truly captured the beauty of our wedding day and gave us photos and videos to cherish for the rest of our lives.

We are so happy with Andrew's work and would like to sincerely thank the entire team at Xcitephoto! Andrew and his team were with us all day and the photos turned out AMAZING! We also opted to have a videographer and are soooo glad we did! Our video montage is PERFECT! I am normally not an emotional person, but every time I watch our video, I need to have the Kleenex close by! Thank you again Andrew and team for so perfectly capturing our special day! Your work is amazing and I highly recommend you and your team to all!

The pricing for the photo options was so reasonable compared to other pricing that my now husband and I were seeing when trying to find a photographer. For both my engagement session and wedding photos, we got our galleries back so much quicker than I thought we would (within 3 weeks!) Kristen and Tyler were amazing with our photography at our wedding. They made us feel so comfortable taking pictures and made it so much fun. All of the pictures turned out so great that it's hard to choose which ones we want for our wedding album!

Andrew and his team were incredible!!! They captured all of our special days special moments and had our photos back to us faster than we could have ever asked for! We are thrilled with our experience with Xcite photo & videography! 10/10 recommend them to anyone searching for a photographer or videographer!

Andrew, Chris, & Matt were the BEST! Andrew was our main photographer, Chris was his sidekick and Matt was our videographer. They all arrived on time and started filming and taking photos right away! They were with us for over 10+ hours and made us all feel comfortable! Great quality service and photos and are so reasonable! We received all of our photos within 3 weeks of our wedding, and all videos within 4 weeks! And it all turned out BEAUTIFUL!! We can't wait to see our album and our canvas as well!

My husband and I got married on 5/27/22 and had the pleasure of working with Xcite Photo. Our main photographer Kristen, second photographer Taylor, and videographer Dan were AMAZING! All three of them were so nice and kind. They captured amazing pictures of our day and were patient with us as we were pulled in different directions throughout the day/night. We also worked with Andrew from Xcite for our engagement shoot, another exceptional experience with him as he captured such beautiful pictures for our engagement around downtown Naperville. The team was so kind and easy to work with from the moment we signed with them up until the wedding and even now as we email back and forth getting the final pictures and video. We can't wait to see the video montage they put together for us. I am so happy we chose Xcite for our special day and would recommend them to any couple that is searching for top-notch and well-priced photography/videography. In our package, we also had a photobooth which was a big hit with our guests! They are extremely professional, talented, and exceeded our expectations. Thank you to the Xcite team for making our day easy and capturing our special day for us!!

I literally cannot say enough about Xcite. They were so understanding and flexible when we had to move our date because of Covid concerns and even photographed our elopement that we had on our original wedding date. They just photographed our bigger wedding this past weekend, and although we obviously haven't got the photos back yet, I'm so confident they'll be amazing based on the photos we received last year. We clicked with our lead photographer Phil immediately at our engagement shoot and have had him working with us since. He's professional, organized, and takes great photos but is also calm, kind, and funny. This year we also had Ben as a videographer and Chris as a second photog, and they were both great too. The photo booth was a great addition and we loved looking through the book. You will not find a better photography company and they're also so much more affordable and flexible than most other photographers we researched. Love love love xcite ❤️

We couldn't have asked for a better group of photographers and videographers to work with. Xcitephoto & films is by far the best value we found in capturing our wedding. Our guests were impressed with their services and said they didn't take pictures because they (Photographers and videographer) were everywhere. We were lucky to find and book with Xcite! They were also able to capture the bride with her brother who surprised her. Her brother had been deployed, but was given time to come for the wedding. Truly a special moment and captured beautifully by Xcite.

Andrew and his team did such an amazing job for our wedding! We originally had our wedding planned for 2020 but had to change it multiple times. Andrew was so easy going and willing to work with us making the whole experience less stressful on us. We did a small wedding in 2021 and had Xcite do our photos and video and we couldn't have been more excited to have them back for our big wedding in 2022! The pictures and videos from 2021 turned out amazing and the samples we've gotten from our May 2022 wedding are just as amazing! We can't wait to get the rest of the photos and the videos! On the day of our wedding Andrew made sure to get all our requested photos and check in with us to see if there were any additional photos we wanted. We are so happy we picked Xcite to capture both of our special days!

I chose XcitePhoto because their portfolio looked good and their pricing was so reasonable and boy am I glad I did!!! Andrew and Dianna were so funand easy to work with! My husband and I are both camera shy and hate most pictures of ourselves but they made the process so comfortable and effortless by giving us direction and suggestions while also staying out of the way and capturing some truly beautiful candid moments. We're currently in the process of choosing pictures for our wedding album that came with the package we purchased and we're having the hardest time! Waaaay too many good options, which is a great problem to have! Highly recommend!!!

I can’t say enough great things about Xcite Photo! Andrew and his team did an AMAZING job with photography/videography for my wedding this past March 2022. We scored a beautiful day weather wise and the pictures turned out better than I had ever imagined! We would definitely recommend Xcite Photo to anyone who is looking for upcoming wedding photography/videography :) great quality for an even better price!

Words cannot express how happy I am that we decided to use Drew and his team for our wedding! From the initial consultation, I knew Drew knows his stuff. He asked questions and wanted to know our vision and needs and just force us into the highest package. Tyler and Chris, our photographers for the day of were a blast to work with! Tyler definitely had great ideas for photos and I cannot wait to see the final products!

Andrew and his team are beyond awesome. We have been working with them for a year and half in planning for our December wedding. I knew we made the right pick after how great our engagement photos came out. On our wedding day they captured all the special moments and went above and beyond all we asked! Andrew did everything on our wedding day to capture the candid moments and fit all our accommodations. He adapted to all the things a wedding day throws at you and make the day all the less stressful. We got our full photos and videos 3 weeks after our wedding, which is incredible! There are multiple packages and pricing to fit anyone’s needs or wants. The communication has also been great even after the wedding. I couldn’t recommend a company any more for your special day!

Choosing Xcite photography was the best Chose I made for my wedding!! (Besides the groom of course lol) Andrew was so nice and super responsive from the beginning! The pictures and videography was seriously even better than I could of imagined. Andrew and his team are so talented and made our day so special! They were there every step of the way and stayed all night through dancing. You will not be disappointed in this amazing team, no matter the occasion they will provide absolute stunning work!!

We were absolutely thrilled everything Xcite Photo had to offer for our wedding day photos. The package was so reasonably priced for the amazing value we got. The team was so professional on the day and made us feel so comfortable. They also were so response during our planning process and really took all the stress off of us. Our pictures and video were delivered within 3-5 weeks of the wedding day and they turned out absolutely amazing. I would definitely recommend them for all your photo/video needs.

I selected for Xcite photo for my wedding photography and videography and I could not be any happier. Andrew and his team were nothing but professional and made me feel at ease on the most important day of my life. The quality of the photos were beyond spectacular. They have a great eye for picking certain sceneries for background that make the day even more memorable. One thing I have to recommend, is the videography package where they make a mini movie set to music. I love, love, love my little movie. Everyone I have shown it too has said it is spectacular. I have watched it everyday for the past month, I just can't get enough. They pick the best parts of your wedding to put in this movie so you can easily relive the moments whenever you want. If I have another instance where I need a photographer, believe me, these guys will be getting the call again.

We had the honor of working with Andrew and his team for our wedding in October of 2021. He also did our engagement session pre-wedding and was an absolute breeze to work with! We booked with him for photography and videography for our special day and could not be happier with the way things turned out! The photos...amazing, The video... perfection! There is a package for every price point and there are many different add-on options as well. Andrew and his team truly have a passion for this business and it shows in their quality of work! I'd recommend them over and over and over again! His timeline for getting photos and videos back is not even comparable to other companies out there. I had my entire album of photos back in under 2 weeks and my video was to me in about a month.. that is crazy fast! Andrew and his group also had such a laid-back and calming presence. They had no limits and never said no to anything I asked... such an amazing company. If you're thinking about booking.. just do it already - you cannot go wrong!