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There’s something about a classic, formal wedding inside of a church that gets me every time. It just feels so pure and cinematic. I love the pews, the pulpit, the architecture, and – if I’m lucky – a large pipe organ. Katy and John’s wedding took place at St. Norbert Catholic Church in Northbrook, which […]

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WE HAVE GREAT REVIEWS! The more important reason you should book us for your weddings that we can speak too are the wonderful compliments we get from our couples. We’ve received consistently positive reviews over the years on sites such as George Street, Lime &. Lilly, and Google. Common themes of these reviews include beautiful […]

Why Book Adams Design Studios as Your Wedding Photographer?

April 17, 2021

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WE ARE EASY TO WORK WITH! We hear this from my brides and grooms (and their friends and family) all the time, both at the conclusion of the event and in subsequent reviews. We get the job done while not being abrasive, pretentious, bossy, or rude (though we will be assertive when I absolutely have […]

Why Book Adams Design Studios as Your Wedding Photographer?

April 15, 2021

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WE BRING AMPLE BACKUP EQUIPMENT! This is one area that less experienced photographers sometimes cut corners on, either through trying to reduce expenses, or simply not fully recognizing the possibility of equipment failure and what it would mean for their ability to do the job they’ve been hired for. Professional-quality equipment is expensive, and while […]

Why Book Adams Design Studios as Your Wedding Photographer?

April 11, 2021

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WE SHOOT WITH PROFESSIONAL QUALITY GEAR! While it’s true that the skill and experience of the photographer is a far more important factor than the gear he or she shoots with, the type of cameras and lenses used do make a significant difference in the quality of images that can be captured. Could we shoot […]

Why Book Adams Design Studios as Your Wedding Photographer?

April 9, 2021

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WE ARE MODERATELY PRICED! You should not select your photographer solely based on price. Of course, the undeniable reality is that most couples have at least some kind of budget range they need to stay in, but your photographs are one of the few elements of your big day that will have a life far […]

Why Book Adams Design Studios as Your Wedding Photographer?

April 7, 2021

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WE HAVE PLENTY OF EXPERIENCE! We are in our 16th year in business, and there isn’t much in the way of weddings that we haven’t seen or encountered during this time. Experience is crucial in this line of work. Anyone with a reasonably good sense of composition, basic knowledge of their equipment, and good ambient […]

Why Book Adams Design Studios as Your Wedding Photographer?

April 4, 2021

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YOU LOVE OUR PICTURES! At least we assume this is the case, as you’ve probably already looked through our portfolio and are still here viewing our site! Though many photographers work in a documentary style these days, each will have their own subtle (or not so subtle) differences in how they capture events… lens selection, […]

Why Book Adams Design Studios as Your Wedding Photographer?

April 1, 2021

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The first definite must is to remember your rings. It seems straight forward, right? With the jitters and nerves going, you can easily forget the smallest but most important part! Plans can entirely fall through if these are forgotten. No rings, probably no elopement. Bring the essentials! This means the bouquet, cuff links, jewelry, veil, shoes, […]

Five Things to Remember For Your Elopement

December 31, 2020

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