Raves & Reviews

kelsey + ryan

“Hiring John Foley was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding! His passion for photography is so evident in the quality of the work he produced. Not only are we BEYOND thrilled with how everything turned out. But John, as a person, was wonderful to work with. From the first time we met with him, he was so down to earth and easy to get along with. John made our photos look so natural by making us laugh the entire time! We received numerous compliments from our guests on how attentive and incredible he was during our wedding reception. We just received our wedding highlight video (from our hybrid coverage) it was so beautiful that we cried... in a good way!”

jackie + justin

“I met John at one of my best friends wedding while he was their photographer. Their photos turned out stunning so I knew I wanted him to capture our special day. He's very professional, easy to get along with, and fun! We received a handful of pictures the next day which was amazing to wake up to and see. All of our photos turned out beautiful. I highly recommend John not only for your wedding, but for any special occasion. Thank you so very much again John!”

rosalia + harley

“John is THE BEST. He honestly was the best decision we made. Let me start by saying that my husband and my search for photographers went horribly wrong when our expected photographer backed out on us abruptly. We gave up looking for a month when a recommendation for John Foley Photography fell on our laps. My future brother-in-law signed John for his wedding in January 2020. My husband and I decided to look into John and set up a meeting. It was after the first 15 minutes that I knew I loved his style and personality and that he had to shoot our wedding. It was the easiest process our of the long year of planning. We were fortunate to have an engagement session before our wedding day and I highly recommend it because it gave us a chance to re-meet John and learn our own style and abilities as models...we werent great. But with John's expertise and eye for a great photo, we somehow managed to have some pretty amazing photos. He makes the process easy, fun, and painless. On the day of my wedding, I was completely confident in John's ability to get the job done. I am so happy with the outcome and the hard work that he put in and had a blast hanging out with him all day, especially on the dance floor. He will forever be on my list for recommendations and I have already recommended him to any and all cousins/friends that get married after us. THANK YOU JOHN! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LIKE FAMILY.”

taylor + thomas

“I could not imagine anyone else taking our wedding day pictures other than John! He was able to balance both posed and in-the-moment shots. Our sunset pictures came out gorgeous. The landscape looks staged even though we were in our own backyard! When I look at my wedding day photos and video, I feel as if I'm re-living that moment in time. Thank you for capturing our special day!”

asta + shaun

“Wow! That is really the only was I can describe my experience with John. From the first phone call, he was very personable and wanted to get to know my fiancé and I. On our wedding day, we was very professional, polite and able to deal with our crazy wedding party. Although the wedding was outside in 90 degree weather, you would never be able to tell in the photos. The pictures and experience are 100 times more than I could have ever expected. Do yourself a favor and book John. He is a truly talented photographer. Thanks again John, Shaun and Asta Walsh”

lauren + justin

“We had such a great experience with John for our engagement session and on our wedding day. The day of our wedding we went through all four seasons. We had rain in the morning, snow in the afternoon, and clear skies for our pictures after the ceremony. John captured the whole day flawlessly. We have gotten so many compliments from friends and family! I am so glad we went with John as our photographer. It was honestly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.”

kelli + josh

“100% John is the way to go - you’d be making a mistake if you didn’t choose him. Planning a wedding is stressful (no doubt) so finding John last minute was a miracle. We were in a bind 2 weeks before our wedding when another photographer double booked and cancelled on us. This obviously left a sour taste in my mouth and made it difficult to trust the next photographer but after talking with John I had a good feeling and knew he was out guy. John was great!! He’s reliable, showed up on time, was very friendly to everyone and our guests loved him. His pictures are incredible and he was really able to capture some awesome shots! So happy and grateful I found him and he was available.”

rachael + jack

“John did a fantastic job at our wedding! He was very professional, showed up early, had several shots in mind. Made sure to capture every moment of the wedding. The way he sets up his photos on his website for you to download is awesome and extremely convenient. This would seem to be the best way to do things in the era of cloud storage. Contrasting this to my sister in law's wedding where she had to fight with the photographers about rights to printing. We are happy to have gone this route. On top of that he was super quick to turn around all our photos after the wedding, 2 weeks. Some of the pictures were even put up on his Facebook photography page the next day. We love all the shots and it's easy to find the picture we want to download or print because it's all organized into subsections. In all, John did a terrific job and I would definitely recommend him!”

ebony + fernando

“My wedding was magical and John Foley captured it perfectly. I am overjoyed by the photos that he delivered. But best of all, I loved the way he integrated himself to the flow of the day while still making sure he captured everything. If we had to do our wedding all over again, John Foley would still be our photographer.”

sarah + matt

“John is amazing! Both for our engagement shoot and wedding day temperatures were not normal for the season. I can honestly say having John on our wedding day helped me stay calm. I originally got his contact from a friend and I am so glad we went with him. I agree with the WOW factor- every time I look at his work I feel like I am in the picture that's just how great of an artist he is.”

emily + brian

“I cannot say enough good things about John. From our first phone call, down to our wedding day, he was professional, attentive to detail, and patient. Throughout the planning experience he was great about sharing his experience but also being mindful of what I was trying to achieve. On our wedding day he was great with picture suggestions and capturing all of the special moments. I couldn't be more happier with my decision to use John!”

monika + daniel

“I could have not asked for a better photographer than John! We absolutely loved our engagement and wedding photos! We had a traditional Indian wedding which lasted multiple days. John did an incredible job capturing both cultures in all of the photos. Despite not fully knowing each ceremony, John captured all of the perfect moments. We love that John takes candid photos where you can feel the emotions of the moment. There is absolutely nothing I would change about our wedding photos! I would HIGHLY recommend John!”

elizabeth + peter

“We couldn't be happier with our choice to work with John on our wedding day. Before our date, he took the time to talk with us about what we were looking for, was always easy to contact, and quick to follow up. We were amazed at how quickly we received both a preview and our entire photo album. John has an amazing eye for identifying the best candid shots. We can't recommend him highly enough!”

rebecca + jay

“I am a research-aholic. I started planning about a year out from our wedding date, and I scoured wedding websites to find local photographers with a style that I liked. Our ceremony and reception were going to be at the end of January in Chicago, so it was important our photographer be able to take beautiful photos inside. I found John on The Knot, saw his work, and was immediately hooked. His photos had a warmth to them that drew me in. I also loved how he shot a mixture of artistic, lifestyle, and portrait photos. John and I connected initially through email, and then there was about a 30-minute phone call with myself, my then fiance, and John. John was so down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and just a chill guy that we felt comfortable immediately. We signed with him shortly after the call. The process with him after that was calm and stress-free. He was always quick to respond to emails. On the day of our wedding he was on-time, professional, had a demeanor that puts you at ease (even if you are not comfortable in front of the camera), and was fun to work with. John posted a handful of our photos on Facebook the morning after our wedding (and let us know by email he had posted them). We were having brunch with family and friends, and it was cool to be able to share photos with them right away. Since our wedding on 1/25/20, we have already received all of our wedding photos and a highlight film John made of our day. The wedding photos are beautiful and our film is incredible. We highly recommend John to anyone that wants a truly talented photographer and an all-around great guy! John, thank you so much for capturing and being a part of our day!”

carrie + casey

“Wow is all I have to say. When getting engaged I knew that my photographer was the most important vendor I was going to hire. It is a photographer that captures the special moments and allows you to relive your very special day over and over. After looking endlessly on the Knot and other sites I gave up. It was my husband who finally ended up finding John Foley using The Knot. Right away I liked many of his pictures on his site. However, it was not until we met him and saw his portfolio. The pictures blew both of us away with his creativity and style. Not to mention that he is super nice, very easy to work with, and speak to. He listened to all of our ideas and visions. During the planning process John was always available to us either with a phone call or email. He responded right away and helped answer any questions we had and ease our minds with the stressful planning process. When the big day arrived, John was on time and very professional. He was helpful with keeping the day on time and flowing as the pictures are a large part of the day. Pictures before, during, and after. Much of the timing all depends on the photographer and how well he/or she is able to manage this. John is great at moving it all along as well as getting the perfect shots. My whole wedding party enjoyed working with him and having him follow us around all day. =) But the biggest compliment that I can give John is that I would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer now that I have seen my pictures. He is artistic and creative in his shots. He was able to capture the big and small moments that really tell the story of my wedding day. My family and friends have commented how great the pictures look and I've already had a few people ask me about him. By far, John Foley Photography was the best vendor pick for my wedding.”

alison + derek

“Aside from marrying one another, John was the best decision we made for the day of our wedding day! From the minute I met John I knew I wanted him capturing our special day. He was professional, yet fun ... and so incredibly easy to get along with. The NEXT DAY we received over 20 shots that were absolutely stunning. He truly knows how to capture the perfect moments, stick to a schedule, and subtly make recommendations for shots that I would have never thought of! Book him before he is booked out!! Thank you a million times over, John!”

taylor + david

“John is an amazing and talented photographer! John took our wedding photos and they are absolutely stunning! Everyone we show compliments John's work and requests his contact information. The day of the wedding John was on time, professional, friendly, and flexible/accommodating to our schedule. Luckily, he even montitored our itenerary and reminded us to get the important shots we really wanted! Prior to the wedding John was in contact with us about events, must haves, and really captured the style of photography my husband and I wanted! He had even checked the weather and sunset times and suggested photos that we could do at sunset! The day after our wedding, we recieved 30+ photos!! Not long after (a week!)we received all of our wedding photos!! On top of that, John also wrote a blog about the day! This is also such a great keepsake and was so nice to relive the day through his blog!! We cannot say enough kind words about John Foley Photography! You cannot go wrong with hiring him to capture your special day/occasion!”

leslie + grant

“John was AMAZING to work with! He did our engagement shoot as well as our wedding photography and we were thrilled with the results. Working with John was the perfect balance between his ideas and our ideas. He certainly has an "artist's eye", which allowed for some amazing shots! He's not only a wonderful and friendly person to work with, but he is also incredibly talented. We were stunned with how the photos turned out. His turn around time for the edited photos was also unbelievably quick!!! No need to wait months for the final pictures! Working with John was an amazing experience and we hope you get a chance to work with him too!”