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    Steven B. Sent on 07/20/2023
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    Rock star is BEHIND the cameras

    After checking out several photographers, the decision was simple as soon as we met Steve and Kelly. They made us feel so comfortable and made the sometimes tedious task of posing for pictures an absolute blast! We like them so much they have become family friends. We will see them next weekend at our BBQ - that is how friendly they are! 20/10 would use again!
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    Jackie Sent on 11/29/2021
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    Forever my go to photographer!

    We don’t even know where to start with this amazing team of people. The day we went in for our sit down with Steve we walked out knowing we wanted to book with him. We wanted to work with Steve and thought having a second photographer would be awesome so we went with the Gold Coast package! It has everything you would want and more. We also had the pleasure of working with Brian as our videographer! Even though these were the people we worked with on our wedding day, I feel like we got to know a lot of the team throughout the process. Kelly (his assistant) is amazing as well! Very personable and also quick to answer back. We also had the pleasure of working with her during our engagement session. Steve and his team are the people you want! Steve makes you feel super comfortable with every step from booking to your wedding day. He truly goes above and beyond for the people he works with! We will be going with Steve for any and all of our photography needs! You need to talk with him! We promise you won’t be disappointed!
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    Weakly Sent on 06/23/2016
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    Steve and his team of professionals understand the importance of capturing every aspect of the wedding day and do so through photographs and video. They are amazing artists that went above and beyond for my son's wedding, capturing guest's emotions all the while focusing on the grooms and their celebration of marriage. I cant say enough great things about Eminjayin Productions other than- HIRE THEM!
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    Kara R. Sent on 10/18/2019
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    Valen studios is truly incredible. Steve made my wedding a fairy tail. There customer service is out of this world just like the photos they take. If you are looking for a photographer look no further. The passion that exudes from Steve is nothing more the awe inspiring. Thank you for making my day so special.
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    Jessica Sent on 09/17/2018
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    Steve was great! We loved him from the minute we met him, it's easy to see his talent in his work but he is awesome person to boot! We love that he insists on doing engagement photos as well in order to get to know the couple before the wedding and we had a blast at that shoot too! On our wedding day, he was just awesome, the moment he arrived everyone was at ease and taking pictures was just so fun (and most of my bridal party HATES having their pictures taken). He made sure we got all of the important shots that I had on my list, got creative with how to shoot most of them and even got a shot of my first promotion in Brazilian jiu jitsu which was an awesome suprise added for the day and meant a lot to my husband and I (and I'm sure my BJJ coach). I could go on and on about how great and fun it is to work with Steve, but I'm just going to recommend he shoots your wedding instead, he's awesome.
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    Kathryn Sent on 11/03/2017
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    Steve is the absolute BEST! I picked Steve and Valen Studios because I was worried that my fiancé and his buds wouldn't want to take a bunch of photos and would get grumpy quickly. I was looking for someone who had an infectious personality that could take charge of our bridal party without feeling like a drill sergeant, thus allowing us to get the photos I desperately wanted without upsetting the bridal party too much. Steve not only is an incredibly talented photographer (his portfolio can speak to that) but his personality makes him ideal to work with bridal parties. Steve is prompt, responsive, fun, and beyond talented. I loved all aspects of my wedding but Steve and Dean truly made the day over the top amazing, only photographers I will use from here on out! Thank you so incredibly much, I am extremely grateful!!
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    Dawn Sent on 09/26/2017
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    Steve was able to see us on VERY short notice and produce so many amazing pictures of my daughter we had a difficult time selecting the best - so we didn't! We picked four! He has a personality that puts children and their moms at ease. My daughter enjoyed the experience so much, she came home and taught my husband how to pose for a headshot ;) . We will definitely come back for more pictures. And you can't beat the convenient downtown Grayslake location.
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    Dora Sent on 09/26/2017
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    Work is absolutely perfect and flawless. Attention to the smallest details combined with caring, friendly and easygoing personality.
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    Meghan Sent on 03/27/2017
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    Steve and Kelly were amazing!!!! Worth every single penny!!! I love them and I recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer! They created amazing photos and fit right in as if they were part of the wedding party!!!! I love them and have ZERO regrets!! Thank you so much for everything!!!
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    Steve was wonderful to work with, he was a class act and made sure we were happy when all was said and done. Thanks again!
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    Kory Sent on 10/24/2015
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    Kelly and Steve have been nothing but amazing since we met them back in November. We used them as my now husband proposed to me, then engagement pictures, and now our wedding photos. Needless to say, we wouldn't keep coming back if we didn't love what they've done for us. We have met with Kelly many times to make sure we would receive everything we wanted, and she was always prompt in returning our phone calls and emails!

    Eminjayin Productions has a style that is unique and we absolutely love it, we cannot say enough nice things about them as people and professionals. We love them and cannot wait to get our wedding photos back so we can show them off to our family and friends!

    I highly recommend meeting with Eminjayin Productions for your photography needs, where you'll have unique, beautiful, and creative photos to look back at for years to come! Thank you Kelly and Steve, we really appreciate all the hard work and dedication you put into your work.
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    We loved Steve and Harper!! They were awesome leading up to our wedding day and on the day of! They were professional but so much fun! We got our images back super fast and they are all beautiful! They captured so many amazing moments. The assistant was awesome too, and even ran out to the store to get chalk after we forgot it and to see if they had glowsticks after another wedding party took ours. They went above and beyond and we are so appreciative!
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    Super friendly! Super flexible and very helpful!
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    K Sent on 03/28/2017
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    Exceptional service, quality and product!! You will not be disappointed!!!
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    Shannon Sent on 12/19/2014
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    I LOVE WHAT I DO!!!! This from one of my brides...
    Thank you so much Eminjayin Productions your photos are breathtaking and your leaving me with tears in my eyes(wemakebridescry) you definitely did! Special thanks to Steve for everything you are truly amazing at what you do and you are such a wonderful person! The whole day was amazing and we were so honored and blessed to have you there documenting our special day! We literally had the best photographer anyone could ask for! You seriously went above and beyond and made things run so smooth even when I was on the verge of a melt down haha (thank you rocky) If anyone is needing a photographer please consider Eminjayin Productions they are worth every penny and will literally make your dreams come true. Now when I look back on my wedding day I get to see the amazing memory's documented everyday thanks to Steve. Oh and My family, friends, and everyone at my wedding still continues to rave and say how much they loved my photographer and thought he did such an amazing job and was so patient with our huge family I will definitely be using them for all of our events! Your Part of our family Steve and we all love you
    and cant thank you enough thank you again for everything!
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    Outstanding photographer with that special talent to make your wedding day memorable beyond your wildest dreams! I know when I send brides to Steve that they will instantly feel that comfort and trust they want with someone who is shooting their wedding day! His knack of getting that special angle, that unique photo, that once in your wedding day moment that never can be duplicated ...............if it is there.........Steve will get it for you to treasure the rest of your life!
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    I sprung some last minute requests on them but they took it in stride. They were fun but still professional. I can't wait to get my pictures!!
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    Jacklyn Sent on 07/08/2014
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    Steve and his assistant were amazing! Steve gave direction to help improve our pictures, he had fun with us and we are extremely excited to see his work! We also used Steve for our engagement photos and we love them! We have 6 framed in our home! All of our interactions with him have been positive, he responds quickly to questions and is very helpful!
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    Amazing!!!! I can't thank Harper and Steve enough for their professionalism and artistry! While budoir session was not listed in the scroll down above, that is what brought me to Harper and Steve! I researched multiple studios before choosing theirs and was more than overwhelmingly pleased!! They calmed my nerves, worked within my tastes...and the end result were absolutely amazing photos!! They are true artists!! My husband was speechless!
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    Erika Sent on 10/31/2012
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    We loved everything about Eminjayin from our first meeting to the day of the wedding, and look forward to working with them more in the future. Eminjayin worked with us to build a package that was right for us and our photography needs. They were so enjoyable to work with. The 2 photographers we had at our wedding were there almost the WHOLE night, much longer than we imagined they would be there. Everyone we talked to said how impressed they were with them, how hard they worked, and how much fun it looked like they were having. We love Steve & Harper!!
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    Amber Sent on 09/07/2012
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    I could never rave enough about Steve and Harper from Eminjayin Productions! There work will blow you away!! And they are truly two of the nicest and most enjoyable people we have met! Look no further for your photography for any occasion because you will not be disappointed!! My wedding photos are beyond what i could have ever dreamed of and am so pleased.
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    Emily Sent on 08/27/2012
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    Steve and Harper were so amazing to work with. They created an outstanding video to play the day of our wedding that people are still talking about. On our wedding day we received so many compliments on their creativity and professionalism throughout the day. Every moment was captured and we are 120% satisfied with our photos. Thank you Steve and Harper so preserving our day with BEAUTIFUL images.
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    Megan Sent on 04/04/2012
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    VERY talented photographers! Steve helped make the day go smoothly and everyone loved him.
    I was very excited when Harper decided to come help shoot some extra photos.
    They are a great team and have an awesome eye for detail.
    They are one of the best vendor choices I made. I could not be happier with our wedding photos. They truly captured the.beauty of the day and gave us memories to keep forever. I highly recommend them!
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    Kevin Sent on 10/21/2012
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    Steve and Harper are phenomenal. You can find less expensive photographers, but you definitely get what you pay for. Go to their studio, see their work and hands down you'll go with them. We couldn't be more pleased with them. If you want pictures your sister could take with a digital SLR, then go with a cheap photographer that gives you a free iPad. If you want pictures that look like art and have people comment on the photograph itself, not just the dress, go with Steve and Harper.
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    Heather Sent on 04/04/2012
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    Steve and Harper were the most kindness/professional vendor we worked with during our wedding process. Steve was always responsive with all my email/calls.
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