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Featured Reviews for Local Photographers in Chicago

Sarah Crowley Photography
Local Photographers in Chicago
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsAugust 3, 2018
“Sarah is absolutely brilliant and a real pleasure to work with. I had no idea that my home could look this good!! I highly recommend Sarah if you want outstanding photographs of your home at a reasonable price.”
Pix by Painter
Local Photographers in Chicago
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsFebruary 1, 2016
“Rob was very professional and timely. He takes amazing photos. He also is speedy in his turn around time from shooting the photos to having them ready to go to upload online. I would highly recommend him.”
Jacob Hand Photography + Motion
Local Photographers in Chicago
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsOctober 6, 2015
“Jacob Hand Photography was an absolute pleasure. We hired Jacob in February 2015 for two shoots and then followed up in June with another shoot. February was our first experience with a design photographer, and Jacob put me at ease and took the mystery out of the process. He walked through each property with me and a fellow designer and was able to outline which shots we'd want and what we needed to make each shot perfect. On our end, we were able to put a plan in place for shoot day to maximize the time with Jacob, and on his end, he and his team were on time, over-prepared, creative and thorough. We've now shot with Jacob multiple times, and I'll never use another photographer. He's the best.”
Ted Glasoe
Local Photographers in Chicago
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsJanuary 22, 2016
“"As an Interior Designer, I hired Ted to photograph a master bathroom project in late 2014. He arrived on time, worked efficiently and captured all the key elements. The photographs are stunning, from wide-angle shots to exquisite details. Since that first project in 2014, I've hired Ted numerous times in 2015 to photograph my kitchen and bathroom projects. Ted is very professional, and I would highly recommend him.” Linda Navara, LMR Designs, LLC www.houzz.com/pro/lmrdesigns/lmr-designs-llc”
Rockit Projects, Inc.
Local Photographers in Chicago
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsJune 12, 2014
“PowerHouse SMART® relies on Pasquale's videography to promote our luxury design build real estate community to others via You Tube as well as our website. Take a look ... www.powerhousesmart.com.”
Mike Crews Photography
Local Photographers in Chicago
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsJanuary 7, 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!”
Chicago Home Photos INC.
Local Photographers in Chicago
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsOctober 26, 2018
“They were very responsive, prompt, professional and did an excellent job! I am very happy I found this company, I would recommend to anyone. :)”
Alcove Images
Local Photographers in Chicago
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsMarch 1, 2018
“I started working with Haley a few months ago and her work is absolutely amazing. She stages and lights every room to make sure every detail is portrayed beautifully. I am so happy to have found Haley. I recommend her to anyone for personal or professional use.”
Michael Lipman Photography
Local Photographers in Chicago
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsApril 22, 2015
“I was amazed that Michael brings all this lighting equipment to light each room. He takes great care to balance out the objects in each room we do. He is great to work with and is very detailed oriented. The photos he delivers are excellent for our needs. The colors are all accurate to what we intended. Not only does Michael do a high quality job, he also met my deadline. He is a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.”
Tobi Abawonse Photography
Local Photographers in Chicago
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsOctober 4, 2022
“Tobi was a pleasure to work with! He was very thoughtful, creative, professional and made the whole day fun. The results were also incredible and I now have amazing photos to use in my portfolio! Highly recommend!”
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Why Hire Photographers on Houzz?
421Local Pros on Houzz Who Serve Chicago, IL
31,434Local Projects on Houzz by Photographers
1M+Total Number of Reviews Left by Homeowners
If you're thinking of selling or renting your Chicago, IL house, hiring a home photographer can make a big difference between making money and just breaking even. Think about when you look at photos of homes online: If the lighting is terrible, the quality is poor and the listing provides very few photos, don't you subconsciously associate these bad qualities with the homeowner or renter? A home photographer helps with those challenges.

What Is a Home Photographer?


A home photographer is trained to make your home look its best. If you are a design professional — an architect, an interior designer or a contractor, for example — consider hiring a photographer to capture your work to enhance your portfolio, and to attract and engage new clients. They understand what buyers and renters are looking for, and they have the equipment and editing skills to fulfill those expectations.

Professional home photographers vary quite widely in the services that they offer. Some photographers include home staging in their rate, some include editing and some want to come prior to the shoot date to set up shots. Others will not offer these services unless asked or will charge an additional rate. Make sure you ask the photographer beforehand what is included in the cost. If he or she does not offer everything you need, you might want to consider reaching out to other professionals to get the best finished product. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of photographers: Home Stagers, Interior Designers & Decorators, Architects & Building Designers, Real Estate Agents.

Before you call any potential photographers, make sure they have good references. Friends who've sold or rented homes before are great resources, as are local real estate agents. Look through each Illinois photographer's online portfolio to make sure what you're looking for is being offered. Once you've done that, it's a good idea to walk around your home and write down exactly how many and what types of shots you'll need. Include any specifications you might have, such as angles, things to consider about your home’s Chicago, IL site, the time of day you think will be best and aspects of your home you want to highlight.

Questions to ask a home photographer:


  • Is photo editing included in your rate?
  • How long will it take for you to provide the photos?
  • Do you do home staging?
  • What happens if I don't like the first round of photos?
  • Do you offer consultations prior to the shoot?

Find a home photographer on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to Chicago, IL photographers. You can also look through Chicago, IL photos by style to find a room you like, then contact the professional who photographed it.