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Maria Harte Photography

Maria Harte Photography

Chicago, IL
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    Emily Q. Sent on 11/23/2021
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    Hire her now!!

    Maria is the BEST photographer hands down! Not only is she super sweet and genuine, but she is beyond talented! My husband does not like his picture to be taken, and with wedding pictures there are obviously a ton of pictures that are taken throughout the day/night. Maria did such a great job directing him/us for pictures, was super patient with us and our wedding party/families, and made us feel comfortable the whole time. We could not believe how efficient she was throughout the day, stuck to our timeline so well, and captured the most beautiful pictures I could have asked for. After working with Maria for the past two years from engagement pictures, our elopement pictures (when we had to postpone our wedding due to COVID), and finally our wedding, I am happy to say I also gained a friend. She also delivered our pictures to us so fast, especially given the amount of weddings she had this year due to all the postponements. I would HIGHLY recommend using Maria!
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    Kevin B. Sent on 08/29/2021
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    Maria captured our wedding day beautifully!

    Maria was amazing and gave us perfect memories of our wedding day! We have received so many compliments on our wedding photos!

    Maria was professional, very communicative, and super easy to work with. From keeping us on timeline and being a boss with bystanders while we were doing our wedding party photos out in the city of Chicago, to getting us through a chaotic shot list of 35+ family photos in under 30 minutes, we do not have enough good things to say about our experience with Maria.

    To anyone looking for an exceptional photographer to capture the most beautiful photos, we recommend Maria!
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    Mimi N. Sent on 01/02/2022
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    We love Maria Harte!

    We cannot say enough good things about Maria and her photos!! She is soooo easy to work with, extremely responsive and very talented! She is so personable and truly went above and beyond to capture our wedding day! Our pictures are absolutely stunning! We cannot thank her enough for providing us with the prettiest photos of our day we will never forget!
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    Kathryn P. Sent on 11/02/2020
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    Highlight of our wedding day!

    From the moment we got engaged and chose Maria as our photographer, she was an absolute dream to work with for engagement photos, communicating leading up to the wedding and on our actual wedding day. Maria is the most positive, kind, and truly talented person we could have chosen for our photographer! Countless guests commented on how sweet and professional she was. Maria was hands down one of the best parts of our wedding day!
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    John R. Sent on 02/06/2020
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    There is no better wedding photographer than Maria. Period.

    If you are located in the Chicago or NYC metro areas, you will be doing yourself a disservice if you do not hire Maria Harte. She is the absolute best. She is a true professional, she has an incredibly kind and positive demeanor, she will work with your requests in any way she can, and she will deliver phenomenal photographs at an extremely reasonable price. Hiring her was one of the best decisions we made during the process.
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    Melissa Sent on 10/16/2019
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    Incredible!

    Maria is such a talented photographer! We could not have asked for a better experience from our first meeting up until receiving our wedding day gallery. Maria is kind, thoughtful, and so personable. She made not only us feel comfortable but we received so many compliments from our bridal party and guests on how wonderful she was! She truly goes above and beyond. Her ability to capture the most raw, intimate, and important moments is truly outstanding. We were worried about getting the photos we wanted outside due to rain and a 97 degree day but she was able to work her magic and capture the most beautiful photos. You can’t go wrong with choosing Maria, we are so thankful we did!
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    René Sent on 12/29/2018
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    Maria Harte was absolutely wonderful!

    Maria did our engagement shoot in NYC and we couldn’t be happier with how the pictures turned out! She is the sweetest person and makes you feel comfortable immediately. Her work is absolutely stunning!!
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    Gail H. Sent on 08/23/2019
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    A very kind photographer who takes beautiful, bright photos

    Maria was great! From our engagement session to wedding day, she was very responsive, helpful, friendly and organized. It was comforting as Maria really invested time in our wedding events and went over the top to get to know us. We had weather issues and it took 5 times to get our engagement photos completed but she was super supportive through it all! Even on our wedding day, the weather was not ideal but she quickly came up with plan B and plan C. Not only was the finished product amazing, but her presence on our special day was so welcomed by everyone. She captured all the genuine moments, tears, laughter, nerves and pure happiness that I remember about our day. Maria is so kind, caring and professional - I look forward to staying connected and hopefully taking more photos soon!
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    Erica Sent on 08/21/2019
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    Kindest, most talented wedding photographer!

    Maria is absolutely amazing. From our engagement session to wedding day, having her as a photographer was one of the biggest blessings we encountered for our wedding. From our first meeting, she really took the time to get to know me and my husband as a couple and what we were looking for in our wedding photos. She works wonders with natural light, and captures special, candid moments with not only her professionalism but genuine care towards her couples. When it started raining during our engagement session, she immediately offered to drive into the city the following week for shots that I had wanted but wasn’t able to take due to the weather. Our wedding was at a hotel in Chicago in March, and she was able to take wonderful indoor first look and portraits for us combined with some beautiful shots outside along Chicago landmarks. We received so many compliments on our wedding photos from friends and family, and cannot be happier with our decision to work with Maria. She is the most talented, kindest individual, and she brought so much positive energy on our special day!
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    Maria Sent on 01/09/2019
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    Stunning Cherished Images

    Words cannot express how happy I am to have worked with Maria! I first fell in love with her portfolio, then after our first meeting prior to booking I knew she was the photographer for me and my vision. Not only do we share the same name, we also are almost the same person!

    Maria is extremely dedicated to her clients. She is flexible, responsive, and understanding. Maria takes the time to listen to your needs and wants. You become more than just a ‘client’ - you become a friend.

    She captures the beauty of each moment and shares in the happiness of your day with you. Our pictures are absolutely stunning! Thank you for providing us with cherished images to enjoy for the rest of our lives!
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    Christen B. Sent on 10/24/2018
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    Photographer and Friend

    Maria is one of the friendliest and talented people I have ever met. Though she is based in Chicago, she flew to NYC for not one but TWO engagement shoots for my husband and I. Her attention to detail and her beautiful photos are just a perk compared to her attentiveness to her couples. My husband and I, and my family and friends are all STUNNED by her work. We are absolutely in love with every picture Maria has taken of us. She will not disappoint you! With Maria you are not just getting a photographer, you're getting a friend.
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    Meghan D. Sent on 10/26/2018
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    The BEST Photographer

    If you are still searching for the best wedding photographer, look no further! Maria is not only an amazing photographer, she is a genuine friend who is dedicated to making sure your entire experience is nothing short of perfect. She goes above and beyond and coordinates with each vendor to make sure everything runs smoothly. Maria held two engagement shoots for my husband and I and delivered the most beautiful pictures of our wedding day. We cannot thank her enough and are so grateful to have such amazing memories to look back on for the years to come.
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    Michelle Sent on 10/11/2018
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    Maria did a BEAUTIFUL job capturing our wedding day!! Her attention to detail and eye for the perfect shot is unparalleled. My husband and I spent hours looking back at our pictures and it took us right back to our special day! She truly captured the emotion and joy that we felt for each other. We feel so lucky that Maria was our wedding photographer. All of our photos have such a soft, romantic feel and truly captured the beauty of the day. I’m so happy to have them to look back on for years to come!
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    Patricia Sent on 10/06/2018
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    LOVE LOVE LOVE Maria Harte. I spent countless hours scavenging any outlet I could to find the perfect photographer, and I am so incredibly happy with Maria. Her love for photography is very apparent in her work. From our first meeting to the delivery of our photographs, and everything in between, my husband and I could not be more impressed. She is so warm and welcoming during your first meeting, so much fun during the engagement session, and incredibly accommodating to your own needs and wishes on your wedding day. She is the perfect combination of discreet but in control of all photo ops, ensuring that you get all photos that you want for the day. BOOK HER - best decision you could make (second to marrying your lovie, of course)!
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    Kelsey Sent on 09/23/2018
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    Maria is such an amazing wedding photographer. Not only is she very skilled, she is also super dedicated to her couples. We felt so comfortable taking photos with Maria and had such a fun time. For our engagement shoot, the weather was so cold that we had to cut it short, but Maria offered to do another mini shoot once it got warmer. Both sessions turned out amazing!!! She knows how important these photos are to her couples and will do anything within her power to get the perfect shot.

    For the wedding, Maria was so professional. She worked well with our day of planner and other vendors to help keep our giant bridal party calm and on schedule (not an easy task). All of the bridesmaids and groomsmen loved her and had so much fun working with her. All of our friends and family still talk about how nice and professional Maria was and how much they love our photos.
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    Ginny Sent on 11/25/2017
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    From the first time we met with Maria about the wedding over a cup of coffee at a cafe near us, we knew. It was like we were meeting with a long lost friend. Maria is so easy to talk to and reassuring. She answered all of questions and addressed any concerns we had before we even brought them up.
    When it came to the wedding day - she kept us on time for EVERYTHING! She was basically our photographer and coordinator. I can’t count how many times we heard her ask if we were having a good time and that she didn’t want us to worry about ANYTHING. As far as the photos go.. breathtaking. They are everything we hoped for and more. Maria captured so much love on our wedding day. Our wedding party and our parents are still talking about how great she was. One of my bridesmaids even used her for her family holiday photos after working with her on our wedding day. If you are looking for professionalism and someone that makes you feel comfortable look no farther. Maria Harte is the full package!
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    Stephanie Sent on 04/19/2018
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    Maria Harte is an amazing photographer! It is obvious that when you see her style of photography she is great at her craft with a distinct point of view. Aspects of our experience with her that you will not know just from her website is that she is so lovely to talk to and be around. Our wedding was in New Orleans where she traveled with another photographer. She acted like our day of wedding coordinator and kept us calm and comfortable, which is super important on what can be a stressful day. She literally stopped traffic in the busy French Quarter to get us the perfect shots. We could not have been happier in our decision to work with her and we will always work with her in the future for the major moments in our life.
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    Linda Sent on 05/06/2018
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    Maria is the BEST wedding photographer. She is not only super skilled at what she does - capturing the most beautiful intimate moments - but also she is truly such a warm, kind person. I loved working with Maria, and I feel that she really listens to what her clients want and delivers! She is so passionate and timely with delivering everything. Highly recommend.
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    Branon Sent on 05/07/2018
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    Maria has been such a blessing to us in our photo shoots here on Maui. We have worked with her on multiple occasions that include a photo shoot, our engagement shoot, and also our wedding. There is honestly nothing negative we could say about Maria or her work ethic. She is very personable, and her work is top notch. Not only is she a great photographer, she is a great person that will go above and beyond to get that perfect shot. I’d truly give her 10 stars!!!
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    Blair Sent on 04/16/2018
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    Working with Maria was a total joy and she made every minute of our wedding day fantastic! She captured everything perfectly and naturally, and most importantly, set a fun and relaxing tone for the day. I’ve been in my fair share of wedding and several bridesmaids commented on how great Maria was at getting everything while still letting us have fun and enjoy ourselves. I can’t recommend her more highly!
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    Victoria Sent on 02/13/2017
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    My husband and I are so grateful that we were recommended to check out Maria's work. I was instantly blown away by the softness and romantic look of her photos. It was exactly what I had always envisioned for my big day. She does an amazing job of making you feel comfortable all while being as natural as possible. I am so thankful that we chose to go with Maria and that we will have beautiful photos to look at for years to come. She captures the emotion, laughter, and love perfectly.
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    Jillian Sent on 02/03/2017
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    Maria was fun and easy to work with , listened to my ideas and helped make the day fun and enjoyable! We love our photos!
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    Alana Sent on 09/06/2016
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    Oh Maria, Maria....Quite possibly the sweetest person I have ever met. We talked to a lot of photographers during the wedding planning process and fell in love with Maria instantly. She makes you feel so comfortable right out of the gate. We did our engagement shoot with her as well and were shocked/thrilled how incredible the photos turned out. She just has a natural talent that is so rare. Maria far exceeded our expectations. She is the perfect mix of sweet but assertive (in a good way), serious but playful and creative but accommodating. I could go on and on about how beautiful Maria is on the inside and out but I promise if you get the opportunity to meet her you will see for yourself. Maria Harte Photography is absolute perfection. PERIOD!
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    Lauren Sent on 02/03/2017
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    One words to describe Maria...AWESOME! Her location picks for our engagement photos were one-of-a-kind. On our wedding day, she captured amazing memories that we will have forever! I will continue to refer Maria to my friends and family :).
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    Ivana Sent on 02/15/2017
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    As a photographer myself, I searched far and wide for a talented photographer to shoot my wedding. Maria stood out to me immediately due to her willingness to travel, beautiful eye for photos, and lovely style. Her generous heart makes you fall in love with her and she's highly capable and trustworthy. Her confidence, professionalism, and ability to take stunning photos you'll treasure forever make her one of the must-haves from our wedding day!
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