--- title: "Michael Alan Kaskel — Photographers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/michael-alan-kaskel-pfvwus-pf~277999279 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~277999279.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Michael Alan Kaskel" category: ["Photographers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/51d3338304ca81e5_6905-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "222 E. Chestnut St., 7B, Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States" latitude: 41.8971 longitude: -87.6223 phone: "(847) 682-7625" website: http://www.michaelalankaskel.com rating: 5 review_count: 102 best_of_houzz_awards: 13 followers: 171 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Michael Alan Kaskel Original Houzz profile: [Michael Alan Kaskel](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/michael-alan-kaskel-pfvwus-pf~277999279) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Photographers - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Cicero, Evanston, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Skokie, Des Plaines, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Oak Park, Glenview, Park Ridge, Northbrook, Elk Grove Village, Niles, Chicago Heights, Melrose Park, Morton Grove, Elmwood Park, Maywood, Crest Hill, Brookfield, Bellwood, Franklin Park, Westchester, La Grange, Norridge, Forest Park, La Grange Park, Lincolnwood, Northlake, River Forest, Schiller Park, Summit, Lyons, River Grove, Riverside, Harwood Heights, Broadview, North Riverside, Stickney, Countryside, Stone Park, Rosemont, Forest View, Bedford Park, McCook, Amf Ohare, Hines - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (102 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2016–2024), for Design Photography, Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - Houzz Photographer - 50,000 Ideabook Saves As the "most reviewed" Houzz photographer in the United States, with Best of Houzz 2016-2020 in Design and Service, I offer my clients unsurpassed interior design imagery that can be found in Architectural Digest, Southern Home, Country Living, Food & Wine and many other design magazines at an unprecedented value. My clients will typically win awards using the photos I'll take for them...ie, 2018, 2019 NKBA Awards, 1st and 3rd place for Large and Medium Kitchens, GE Monogram Design Awards, 1st place for Best Showroom, 2nd place for Best Transitional Home Kitchen and 2nd place for best Contemporary Kitchen, 1st place local and national Sub-Zero/Wolf along with ASID awards yearly. Please visit my website to see the hundreds of clients (that you'll know) who I work for. ### Services Provided - Architectural Photography - Interior Design Photography - Real Estate Photography ### Areas Served - Chicago - Cicero - Evanston - Schaumburg - Arlington Heights - Palatine - Skokie - Des Plaines - Oak Lawn - Berwyn - Oak Park - Glenview - Park Ridge - Northbrook - Elk Grove Village - Niles - Chicago Heights - Melrose Park - Morton Grove - Elmwood Park - Maywood - Crest Hill - Brookfield - Bellwood - Franklin Park - Westchester - La Grange - Norridge - Forest Park - La Grange Park - Lincolnwood - Northlake - River Forest - Schiller Park - Summit - Lyons - River Grove - Riverside - Harwood Heights - Broadview - North Riverside - Stickney - Countryside - Stone Park - Rosemont - Forest View - Bedford Park - McCook - Amf Ohare - Hines ### Typical Job Cost $1,625 - 3,250 Photography to blow your mind, not your budget. Residential spaces at $325per hour with a 5hour minimum, same or different locations. Pretty simple. And pretty good pictures! ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Michael Alan Kaskel | | Address | 222 E. Chestnut St., 7B, Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States | | Phone | (847) 682-7625 | | Website | http://www.michaelalankaskel.com | | Followers on Houzz | 171 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Michael Alan Kaskel](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/michael-alan-kaskel-pfvwus-pf~277999279) - **Website:** http://www.michaelalankaskel.com - **Phone:** (847) 682-7625 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NKBA Regional and National Awards , Sub-Zero/Wolf Competitions, ASID Awards, - GE Design Awards and many others - Houzz Best of Service 2016-2020 - Houzz Best of Design 2016-2020 - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2016–2024), for Design Photography, Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [Houzz Photographer Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/houzz-photographer-network-pfvwus-pf~1706612553) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 102 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Ania Omski-Talwar Interior Design, Nov. 2018** > I found Michael on Houzz, as I wanted to photograph a project in Chicago, where I didn’t know anyone. Michael was patient and gracious as we worked in a tiny space, and his photographs came out light, bright and clean. > I have since had Michael photograph other projects in California for me, and I always appreciate his easy going manner, which helps tremendously when shooting multiple projects in one day. The most recent photo shoot helped place my work in an online publication, which is a testament to Michael’s talent. **★★★★★ — Feather Nolan, May 2017** > Mike Kaskel is the best photographer I have ever worked with on our interior design projects. He's fun and professional. He has an undeniable eye for catching design and atmosphere. His staging ideas and form surpass all the other. > > Thanks for always making it a great experience!!! **★★★★★ — Denise Butchko/Butchko and Company, April 2017** > Mike does an awesome job capturing the beauty of my projects and does so in a very fun and efficient way. He's terrific to work with, taking the drudgery and very long days out of the photo shoot process and making it much more manageable. **★★★★★ — ED Enterprises, Inc., March 2017** > No one compares to the professionalism and experience that Mike Kaskel brings to photography. His eye for detail in staging a room, is a rare gift that sets his work apart from others. In the trade, we can easily tell if the builder or General Contractor used Kaskel Photo. His more subtle, but just as valuable, gift is his ease in working with customers in their home. Mike is friendly and approachable and makes the photo shoot experience pleasant and comfortable; and his resulting product always 'blow us away'. We will only use Kaskel Photo. **★★★★★ — At Properties, March 2017** > I wish there was a 6th star because Mike deserves it! I work in real estate and have told all of my co-workers they NEED to use Mike. Mike costs more than the average photographer, but he is worth every penny. Not to mention, Mike is great to work worth! I had to change the time of our photos fours times and he was very flexible and understanding. Mike also went above and beyond when it came to editing the photos. He made sure to remove the house sign and edit the sky. After seeing the picture Mike can produce, I will never go back to another photographer. Two thumbs way up! **★★★★★ — CHAIRMA Design Group, Houston, TX Cindy Aplanalp-Yates, March 2017** > Mike takes Award Winning Shots! He captures the personality of a space and is great at staging, We appreciate Mikes artistic eye, and have hired him more than once, he is a pleasure to work with. Thanks Mike! **★★★★★ — Charlotte Sass, March 2017** > Fantastic photos! I appreciate the perspectives and the choice of the projects that have been photographed. I'd like to know any additional photos that this photographer has taken on the website. **★★★★★ — Hylan Design, Ltd., March 2017** > Mike Kaskel was fantastic. He truly cares about the project he shoots. Every detail is considered from the scout visit to the actual photo shoot. He provided flowers and fruits that added to each shot. The photos are crystal clear and bright. We have used his services for (2) separate projects already and will return when we have another project! **★★★★★ — Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc., Feb. 2017** > Our Design-Build remodeling company uses Mike Kaskel for photography of our projects for our houzz and web site portfolios, design competitions and showroom slide shows. He is professional, efficient, pleasant, energetic and takes wonderful shots with minimal fuss and time. We are already planning our next photo session with him and recommend you give him a try. **★★★★★ — KIMBALL DERRICK, LLC, Feb. 2017** > Mike Kaskel is a great photographer ! He excels at architectural interiors and is just a joy to work with. He has a really good eye for the "money" shots that capture the best of our interiors. His sense of composition is artistic and unique and his styling is remarkably simple but attractive. And to top it off, the value he offers is very cost effective. Try him out - you won't be disappointed. **★★★★★ — reneedion, Feb. 2017** > Kaskel Photography has recently photographed interior design projects for The Dion Group and has done a consistently excellent job. Mike's attention to detail, along with his professional insights on to how to showcase interior spaces is unparalleled. He is timely, respectful of clients and their homes, and charges reasonable fees for doing so. We've looked for years and tried numerous photographers, and Mike Kaskel is truly a pleasure to work with, and we highly recommend him. **★★★★★ — Mr. D Cabinet Repairs & Woodworking, Dec. 2016** > Mike is a fun guy and very talented. Great photographer to know and work with on interior deisgn projects. He does the staging and brings the flowers too. ## Selected projects - [Living Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-rooms-pj-vj~1132050) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 33 - [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedrooms-pj-vj~1132085) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 31 - [Dining rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dining-rooms-pj-vj~1132054) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exteriors-pj-vj~1132048) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-pj-vj~6117792) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [Details](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/details-pj-vj~2021371) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Offices](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/offices-pj-vj~6117813) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathrooms-pj-vj~6117797) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/michael-alan-kaskel-pfvwus-pf~277999279) ## Community Q&A **Q: Measurements?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the distance from the island edge to the table edge? We are trying to determine how to fit both island and table in our space. A: please contact the designer, Rebekah at Kitchen Lab for the information you're requesting....thx **Q: For my kitchen** *(in Photo Questions)* Where could I find or order that sink? Need something similar so that I don't have to modify cabinets below existing sink and drawers A: please check with kitchen designer Jennifer Rahaley at DDK Kitchens, Glenview, IL **Q: What is the island countertop?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I'm the photographer for this project. The designer is DDK Kitchens in Glenview, IL **Q: What is the paint color of the cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I'm the photographer for the project only, the designer is DDK Kitchens in Glenview, IL...they will know **Q: What's the color of the cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I'm the photographer on the project, the designer is DDK kitchens in Glenview, IL...they will know. **Q: Who makes this floor mat?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I'm just the photographer. Try calling DDK Kitchens in Glenview, IL --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*