Testimonials


I love the photos! You did an amazing job...thanks again!

By admin - Posted on 03 October 2010


We were very excited when we found Plum Tree Studio for our wedding.  We had researched online and liked their prices as well as previous wedding pictures, and hoped we would have pictures we would love for the rest of our lives. We were blown away with Agnes and her team!  From our first meeting we discovered how friendly, organized, fun and most of all professional Agnes and her company was.  She really took the time to get to know us as a couple and what style of photos we were looking for.  

 

We got to meet Agnes before the wedding for our engagment session and had a blast.  She made us feel very comfortable and tried many different poses to get us the best shots that would caputure our style and personalities.  We were suprised how many photos were taken that day, and fell in love with all of them.  

Our wedding day was beautiful and the staff from Plum Tree did a great job of capturing every moment.  All of the guest thought they were so friendly and everyone liked how "casual" the pictures seemed....nothing looked forced.  We were beyond happy when all of our photos came back and will enjoy looking at them forever.

 

Your wedding photos reflect so much on your wedding day, and you should want the best photographers money can buy and that is Plum Tree Studio! I love the photos! You did an amazing job...thanks again!


 

Great Portrait Photos

By admin - Posted on 02 November 2009


The pics you posted look AMAZING, I cannot wait to see the rest of them!

 

Christie

The pictures are amazing

By admin - Posted on 02 September 2009

The pictures are amazing. Thanks for putting everything together so quickly.

 

 Ben Pugsley

Thank you for the starved rock photography

By admin - Posted on 21 August 2009


Agnes, the day turned out wonderful and I can't wait to see all the great pictures you took. You were terrific and I don't think the kids could have found a better photographer. I think the couple's personalities and yours worked out well together. They both were very relaxed and very happy. Thanks again!!!!!!

 

Debbie Pence

 

Very satisfied client (July 2009)

By admin - Posted on 09 July 2009


Dear Agnes. I am writing to commend you on the outstanding job you did with my wedding photos! My husband and I are thrilled with the shots; you definitely covered everything we asked for and managed to capture everyone at their best. We had fun taking the pictures and really appreciated your keen eye and professionalism. My guests have remarked that they felt like you did a great job capturing candid moments at the reception and that you did so in a way that made everyone feel comfortable. I will heartily recommend your services to friends and family in the area. Thanks again!
 
Sincerely,
 
 

 

 

Actor Portrait - Candance (January 2009)

By admin - Posted on 05 March 2009

As an actor, I often feel uncomfortable in front of a camera “posing” unless there’s a story behind my pose. Agnes directed me during our shoot and helped me figure out what story I was telling and what type of character I should be in each image---which was a great deal of help! I’ll often receive images from photographers and think, “Geesh---why didn’t they tell me my hair was sticking up---or why didn’t they tell me to suck in my stomach---Agnes had no problem telling me such things---which I really appreciated.
 
I’ve already recommended Agnes to several other actors and will continuously refer people to the studio. I had a great experience with Plum Tree and intend on returning as soon as I need some new images!
 

 

Wedding Photography - Eric and Anna (January 2009)

By admin - Posted on 06 January 2009

Plum Tree Studio (namely the photographer, Agnes) was a joy to work with!  From the first contact to the final products she's been very personal, professional and produced some great work.  Her lighting techniques and photography gave us incredible pictures.  The two best things about Agnes were the great quality photos and it was VERY comfortable working with her.  We'll really hope to have another photo session (but during warmer weather!)

 

Our wedding photographer was wonderful (July 2007)

By admin - Posted on 02 January 2009


My husband and I are extremely happy with the wedding photos we got from Plum Tree. We had to plan long-distance since we live out of state, but everything was handled very professionally and overall, it was a breeze! We had an extremely windy day for the wedding and thought that Agnes did a fantastic job adapting and making sure everyone looked great. She also paid very close attention to the shot list that we filled out and although there are no guarantees that any photographer will get every single shot you asked for, we really felt that Agnes made every effort to do so. We had a small wedding and she did a great job getting enough pictures without making any of our guests feel like they were constantly being photographed. I would highly recommend this studio!

 

- Shannon and Matthew

 

Model Portfolio Photography - Kristen Polizzi (November 2008)

By admin - Posted on 23 November 2008

"My day spent with Agnes was quite enjoyable! She was very professional and had things ready to go by the time me and the other model arrived to shoot. She was so eager and willing to try any, if not all ideas we threw her way. Even her ideas for photos were so unique and fun to do. Part 1 of the session was taken outside in the bitterness of the chilly November weather. Threw out the whole outdoor portion she was very courteous offering as many "pit stops" inside the warm car as needed. Part 2 of our fun session was taken inside for some studio work. She was so polite and considerate she even offered us some Hot Coco, yum!! Our session was a total of almost 6 hours long and she did not show any lack of enthusiasm as the day grew longer and later. Her photo quality is so good, all her photos edited and unedited are so good. My photo session with her was a wonderful addition to my portfolio and I look forward to working with Plum Tree Studio for future events. Two big Thumbs-up from me and a huge recommendation to any model, wedding party, family, couple looking for great quality photos to capture your moment or idea!!!"

 

 

Pet Photography - Allison and Roxy (November 2008)

By admin - Posted on 20 November 2008

I cannot thank Plum Tree Studio enough for the great portraits of my dog, Roxy.  I was so pleased that the photographer was able to work around my busy schedule, provide a comfortable environment for my dog, and have the gorgeous proofs on the website within a matter of days.  Thanks so much!!! 

 Allison & Roxy 

 

Wedding Photography - Bill and Dominika (October 2008)

By admin - Posted on 17 October 2008

"Agnes and Plum Tree Studio did a great job with our wedding photographs.  She was great to work with, knowledgeable and took much of the stress out of that big day.  The photos themselves were wonderful, and we were very pleased.  I highly recommend Agnes and Plum Tree Studio for any event requiring top-notch photography."

 

- Bill and Dominika B

Wedding Photography - Danielle and Eric (August 2008)

By admin - Posted on 22 August 2008

As a bride everything is stressful.  I appreciated all the help I could get and even more so appreciated the expertise of others.  Plum Tree Studio gave me just that!  My photographer, Agnes, was phenomenal!  She touched base with me on a regular basis and made everything was as easy as possible. While planning a wedding this is so important!  She made sure that we discussed everything in detail ahead of time so there were no surprises or questions and we weren't chasing people down when it was time for certain pictures.  Agnes shared the most important day of my life with me and I have the beautiful pictures she took to last me a lifetime!!!  I would recommend her and Plum Tree Studio to anyone in need of a photographer!  Thank you Agnes!

 

 

Model Fitness Photography - Chris (June 2009)

By admin - Posted on 29 June 2008

I worked with the lead Plum Tree Studio photographer and a sketch artist for an extensive art merger project. Throughout the day, we created multiple concepts including a failed boxer, the last fight, iron worker, and two very difficult 30 minute pose holds.  

 
The art of a photographer includes commanding confidence in her subject. Working with Agnes, I felt at all times that I was an extension of the art. The end results were beautifully portrayed images which translate life into art.
 

 

Wedding Photography - Kristina & Andre (May 2008)

By admin - Posted on 09 May 2008

“What an amazing album, we had no idea it was going to turn out like a book, and we absolutely adore it. I can't stop showing people, and I think I look at it at least once every day!!! Thank you sooo much once again, its really beautiful!!”

 

Wedding Photography -- Rose and Jacob (March 2008)

By admin - Posted on 15 March 2008

"Professional Photography. Wonderful! You have an eye for art. Thank you for capturing our story in such a professional and creative way. We felt at ease and comfortable the entire time. The images were so professionally created. Thank you thank you! "

-- Rose & Jacob

Studio Portrait Photography - John & Cathy (March 2008)

By admin - Posted on 03 March 2008

“Plum Tree Studio photography captured our family photos and we are exceptionally happy to have them. The photographer was prompt, courteous, and professional. We normally do not like having our picture take, but we had so much fun on our photography session that our smiles were natural. The photographer was so patient and calm with baby John and Ralphie looked so alive. I can’t believe how good our album came out!!! Compared to the impersonal 15 minutes with a photographer at some mall photo store, we felt like the photographer was part of the family. We have since recommended the studio to all of our friends and family. We will return again for Johnnie’s 1 year birthday photos!”

 

 

Family and Childrens Photography - Amy & Neil (February 2008)

By admin - Posted on 03 February 2008

“We really enjoyed our day with our photographer! With our 6 month old son, finding a convenient time to take him to the mall for photos is almost impossible! It was so wonderful having the photos done in our own home. Nathan was very relaxed, and we were even able to let him catch a short nap between shots! Our photographer was willing to spend as much time with us, and Nathan, as necessary. It was also great to be able to have our dog in several of the photos - something we could never have done outside the home. She took so many photos, which helped to make sure that all of us (baby and dog included) had good expressions - much better than the 6 photos we’d have gotten at the mall! It was also great to get a whole CD of photos, and to have all the time we needed to decide which ones we liked best. We would highly recommend the studio, especially if you have small children or pets that you would like photographed! We plan to hire our photographer again for Nathan’s one-year pictures. ”

Wedding Photography - Rachael and Sam (January 2008)

By admin - Posted on 19 January 2008

Our photographer was the most professional of all of our wedding vendors! This is the most well priced photographer in all of lake county. We found a diamond in Plum Tree Studio Photography! Our wedding was in Arlington Heights Illinois and the reception was in Northbrook Illinois. We had been planning for months and lucked out to find that Plum Tree Studio still had a photographer available. Due to our busy schedules, we had a phone consultation and felt like we knew our photographer (who was also the owner). This was our special day and we were both a wreck. Our photographer really put our minds at ease though. The ceremony was not distracted and she got every shot like a hawk. Wow. At the reception and formal portraits she had an eye for balance. Mom and dad were really impressed, which speak a lot. We spent a fair amount, and it was a fair price and we had no regrets. We would have been devastated if we had hired some amateur to shoot our wedding (or agreed to let our uncle photograph us). The photos we got back were 130% worth the price, which was still very affordable. The quality of the images and professionalism of the photographer were well worth every penny. No regrets. Ten stars! I think they do weddings all through the Chicago area and suburbs. Comments on weddings: Great food. Great Photographer. Great party. The day went off without a hitch and we’ve been happily married since. We go through our wedding album regularly and love it!

 

Rachael & Sam