--- title: "Mike Crews Photography — Photographers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/mike-crews-photography-pfvwus-pf~1762604699 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1762604699.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Mike Crews Photography" category: ["Photographers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/99c339fc049490d3_2548-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1225, Chicago, Illinois 60654, United States" latitude: 41.8923 longitude: -87.6373 phone: "(630) 605-3976" website: http://www.crewsphotography.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 26 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Mike Crews Photography Original Houzz profile: [Mike Crews Photography](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/mike-crews-photography-pfvwus-pf~1762604699) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Photographers - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Cicero, Evanston, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Skokie, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Oak Park, Glenview, Northbrook, Elk Grove Village, Niles, Chicago Heights, Melrose Park, Elmwood Park, Crest Hill, Bridgeview, Norridge, Forest Park, Lincolnwood, River Forest, Summit, Lyons, Riverside, Harwood Heights, North Riverside, Forest View, Bedford Park, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Riversi, Throughout the US., Wisconsin - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2020), for Design Photography, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - Houzz Photographer - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Mike is an international award winning professional specializing in showcasing designs in architecture, interiors design, and urban landscaping Mike works with architects, interior designers, landscape design professionals, as well as homeowners. He received his photographic education at the prestigious Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara and has built a large national client base over the last twenty years. ### Services Provided - Architectural Photography - Interior Design Photography - Real Estate Photography - landscape photography ### Areas Served - Chicago - Cicero - Evanston - Schaumburg - Arlington Heights - Palatine - Skokie - Oak Lawn - Berwyn - Oak Park - Glenview - Northbrook - Elk Grove Village - Niles - Chicago Heights - Melrose Park - Elmwood Park - Crest Hill - Bridgeview - Norridge - Forest Park - Lincolnwood - River Forest - Summit - Lyons - Riverside - Harwood Heights - North Riverside - Forest View - Bedford Park - Illinois - Indiana - Iowa - Michigan - Riversi - Throughout the US. - Wisconsin ### Typical Job Cost $500 - 2,800 Each project presents unique aspects and challenges. Costs are determined by number of images requested, time involved, and requested usage of the images. Call me at (630) 605-3976 to discuss your project and receive a quote....or, you'll never know. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Mike Crews Photography | | Address | 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1225, Chicago, Illinois 60654, United States | | Phone | (630) 605-3976 | | Website | http://www.crewsphotography.com | | Followers on Houzz | 26 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Crews-Photography/1471135969804720?ref=br\_tf - Blog — http://www.crewsphotography.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Mike Crews Photography](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/mike-crews-photography-pfvwus-pf~1762604699) - **Website:** http://www.crewsphotography.com - **Phone:** (630) 605-3976 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2013 Black and White Spider Award, London, UK. - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2020), for Design Photography, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Ethos Workshop, Aug. 2015** > I have had the pleasure of working with Mike on several projects, and always find his work and professionalism to be of the highest quality. Mike is an experienced and skilled photographer who raises to whatever challenge I can throw at him! Whether we are braving freezing temperatures on building rooftops, or he has no room to get the perfect wide-angle shot, Mike always rises to the occasion and the results are always superb. With the ubiquitous phone cameras we all tote today, paying for professional photography in this day and age may seem antiquated or unnecessary. However I have found that this area is one in which you truly "get what you pay for", and working with Mike over the years has provided my firm with outstanding photography I could never have accomplished myself, at very competitive and affordable rates. One of the easiest business decisions I ever made. **★★★★★ — Architectural Gardens, Inc, Jan. 2015** > When working with like minded professionals there are several characteristics we find important. Mike Crews Photography fulfilled all of those and more. Since we use a lot of photos for magazine layouts, advertising and award entries, creativity is paramount. Mike was able to to direct all of the creative shots and took care of everything. he also made a lot of suggestions on what shots to take and we felt like he really took the creative aspects seriously. In addition he was fun and easy to work with and very personable with everyone at the job site. Communication via phone, emails was prompt and he is very professional. After the photo shoot, Mike delivered all of the photos promptly and took care of all of the details, editing, sizing etc. We are looking forward to more projects with Mike Crews in the future! **Comment from Mike Crews Photography:** > Margaret and team, > Thanks so much for the kind words. Working with such a professional, creative team and photographing your beautiful garden designs makes me love my job and being able to contribute to your business efforts. **★★★★★ — alr84, Jan. 2015** > Mike photographed a few of my new store openings at local malls in Chicago, IL. > He was very prompt and equipped to capture every shot that we provided on the list. > His work communication is very professional and he delivers files on time and as promised. > Final photo selects are always well received by my internal team. > Mike is always a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Rosborough Partners Inc., Jan. 2015** > The ability to photograph our jobs requires schedule flexibility and a willingness to work under less than ideal conditions. Mike Crews excels at both and the result was photographs that earned us industry awards for our work. He has worked with a number of different team members at our job sites and both reported he was professional, asked questions to understand what they wanted to emphasize in the photos, and then worked to take pictures accordingly. I also feel that his prices and payment choices are appropriate and make it easy to select photos within any budget. **★★★★★ — KD Landscape, Jan. 2015** > It has been a privilege to have Mike Crews Photography on our projects. Mike's keen eye for angles, perspectives and lighting has been a big reason our work has won several state and national design awards. > > He has now photographed six of our landscapes and is scheduled to photograph three additional sites this year. His work is proudly featured on both our web site and our Houzz account. > > He is the consummate professional, a gentleman, and I cannot imagine having someone else photograph our work. I endorse him heartily and without reservation. > > John Algozzini > K&D Landscape Management **★★★★★ — RS Design Studio, Jan. 2015** > Mike is a great photographer! He not only truly captured the spaces I asked him to shoot, but was also able to capture the view outside as well. There was great detail paid to lighting, which I think is key to correctly photographing a space. Also, was just a generally nice person to work with- I would suggest him to anyone and look forward to working with him in the future! **★★★★★ — Sunset Pools and Spas, Inc., Jan. 2015** > I hired Mike to take photos of our completed swimming pool projects. I could not be happier with the quality of work. He has a real talent for taking photos that bring you into the experience. This was our third year using Mike Crews and look forward to our 2015 photo shoot! ## Selected projects - [Hinsdale Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hinsdale-residence-pj-vj~834932) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Lakeside Michigan Gardens, Design by Rosborough Partners](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-michigan-gardens-design-by-rosborough-partners-pj-vj~1107537) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Clarendon Hills Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clarendon-hills-patio-pj-vj~1107731) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Lake Shore Drive Condominium 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-shore-drive-condominium-1-pj-vj~851064) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Design by McWilliams Burgener Architecture - [High Rise Condo- Interior Design by R.S. Design Studios](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/high-rise-condo-interior-design-by-r-s-design-studios-pj-vj~850699) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Lisle Residence -](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lisle-residence-pj-vj~851002) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [North Shore Landscape, -Design by Rosborough Partners](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-shore-landscape-design-by-rosborough-partners-pj-vj~851226) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Glencoe , Il Landscape- Design by Architectural Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glencoe-il-landscape-design-by-architectural-landscape-design-pj-vj~851197) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [North Shore Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-shore-residence-pj-vj~851032) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Naperville Residence - Interior Design by Darl Grooters Ltd.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/naperville-residence-interior-design-by-darl-grooters-ltd-pj-vj~850662) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [500 Lake Shore Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/500-lake-shore-drive-pj-vj~835348) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Cambridge Ave Chicago](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cambridge-ave-chicago-pj-vj~3147475) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Lake Shore Drive Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-shore-drive-condo-pj-vj~3143802) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - [Woodley Rd. Winnetka, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodley-rd-winnetka-il-pj-vj~3143652) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Franklin, IL Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/franklin-il-residence-pj-vj~2450352) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Northbrook Bridlewood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northbrook-bridlewood-pj-vj~2335644) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: Landscape Designs by Great Oaks Landscapes, Northbrook. IL - [Uptown Chicago 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/uptown-chicago-2-pj-vj~2335399) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Longmeadow, Gurnee, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/longmeadow-gurnee-il-pj-vj~2335660) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Queens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/queens-pj-vj~2335560) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Alice Ave.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alice-ave-pj-vj~2335466) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/mike-crews-photography-pfvwus-pf~1762604699) ## Ideabooks - [sloopy10's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28098193/list/sloopy10-s-ideas) — 8 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/croozmanhz) ## Community Q&A **Q: Darlene H.** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the name of the plant to the left of the bench with red blooms? A: Hi Darlene. Unfortunately, I do not know. I am the photographer and suggest asking Rosborough Partners. **Q: What is the flooring?** *(in Photo Questions)* Good locking floor. What is it? A: I do not know as I was the photographer on this project. **Q: Love it. What color are the cabinets.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sorry I do not know as I was the photographer asked to capture this beautiful home. **Q: Wall color pls?** *(in Photo Questions)* Wall color pls? A: Unfortunately, I cannot answer your question as I was hired to photograph the home. Good luck. Mike **Q: What is the wall paint colour?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I do not know as I was the photographer on this project **Q: Who makes the hanging lanterns in the Entry?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I'm sorry that I do not have that information as I was only photographing the residence for Luxe Magazine. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*