Chris News – Page 11 – Ocken Photography

July 23, 2007June 24, 2008

Jenny and Patrick Get Engaged

Patrick is a sly one. He hired us to photograph him actually proposing to his girlfriend. She said yes and everything turned out great!

June 30, 2007June 24, 2008

Janet Lefley & Dan Applebaum

The artist’s book is really beautiful! It is a great collection of some of the really special moments from our wedding. We’re already enjoying looking through it.

— Winnetka, Illinois, married June 2007

February 27, 2007June 25, 2008

Ocken Photography did a wonderful job with our wedding. They were professional, easy to work with, organized and very laid back! They took all the anxiety and nerves out of wedding planning, and I knew the pictures from the day would be incredible — and they were!

— Chicago, Illinois, married December 2006

December 26, 2006June 24, 2008

Kasey Dunn & Todd Morgan

Jenn and Chris were FABULOUS!! They were so pleasant to work with throughout the entire planning process. The day of the wedding was chaotic, horrible weather, and quite a few unexpected events, but they made the most of it and we could not be any more pleased with the way our pictures turned out.
— Lake Forest, Illinois, married September 2006

November 27, 2006January 24, 2018

Christina Cho & Tim Reitz

We really enjoyed working with Chris and highly recommend him to anyone
who wants to work with a professional photographer and all around great
person. He successfully captured candid moments during our wedding day
that translated into wonderful pictures.

— Chicago, Illinois, married September 2006

November 26, 2006June 24, 2008

Amy Ruffalo & Eric Hawkinson

Having the Ockens as our wedding photographers was one of the best decisions we made during our planning. They made us feel very comfortable on our big day. It really felt like we being photographed by our friends. The photos they took are fabulous — really beyond words. Our friends and relatives are raving about them! Also, I know that we will continue to use the Ockens for our family milestones.
— Winnetka, Illinois, married August 2006

November 15, 2006June 24, 2008

Annette Gonzales & Sean Thornton

Chris Ocken was wonderful to work with.
He was comfortable and funny all day long, and throughout the album process he has been completely helpful and flexible with everything.

— South Bend, Indiana,
married September 2006

September 26, 2006June 24, 2008

Laura Cripe & Matt Nardella

I wanted to thank you again for the great job you did at our wedding. The photos turned out great and were exactly what we were looking for… everyone else loves them too! It’s hard to find a photographer who isn’t afraid to try new things and be different, but Jenn knew how to be creative and get the shots we wanted. We both highly recommend her.

— Chicago, Illinois, September 2006

December 27, 2005June 24, 2008

Pam Steenland & John Crow

He was a joy before and during the wedding. The pictures are literally works of art. He kept the mood light during the wedding day — even while he was keeping things moving along very very well. I couldn’t recommend Chris Ocken more.

— Chicago, Illinois,
married October 2005

October 26, 2005June 24, 2008

Courtney McKiernan & Jeff Buckley

We wanted to tell you how much we loved having you do our wedding photography. I was so emotional (and stressed!) that day, and you were such a big help. We just really appreciate you and we loved your fun personality. We love they way there is a picture of nearly everything possible — and all the pictures that we didn’t even know about. Some of the things you did with the light are amazing! We will treasure them forever and are so happy to have such a great set of pictures to remind of us of the special day.
— Lake Zurich, Illinois, married August 2005

December 26, 2004June 25, 2008

Shannon Hoag & Kyle Hamman

The Ockens were amazing. They captured our day beautifully with elegant and artistic photos. We were happy to see moments we didn’t remember from our whirlwind day.
— Chicago, Illinois, married October 2004

December 26, 2004June 25, 2008

Shelly Ulrich & Todd Gustavson

Chris was fantastic to work with: casual, accommodating, and a helpful supporter during the wedding day when my family was too busy to calm me down! If my husband and I had to plan our wedding all over again, we’d make sure Chris was involved.
— Oak Park, Illinois, married October 2004

Ocken Photography

5.0

Based on 28 reviews

Nayanatara Swamy

11:57 08 Feb 20

Bob Ocken is an amazing photographer. Within the first few minutes in to our conversation, I knew he would be my choice... for our family portrait. He did not disappoint. He spent time understanding what we had in mind, gently made suggestions he felt would help us achieve our goal for the session. On the day of the photo-shoot, he was very patient, took his time and did not rush us. The final result exceeded our expectations. Without hesitation, I recommend Bob for important family occasions and milestones. I will definitely be requesting him for future photo sessions.read more

Karen Bucher

05:15 05 Feb 20

Bob was great. We had to reschedule because of threat of rain but it worked out because we had a nice day when we... actually had our photos taken. Bob was willing to work with me and my ideas. We were taking some family photos and my sons 1 year old pics. He was patient, even when my son was starting to get fussy. He tried his best to get my son to smile, did fairly well, but a 1 year old is unpredictable. My only suggestion for the future is if you have a baby or toddler in your pics, bring someone to help make them smile so Bob can focus on taking the pics. Othereise, pics turned out great. Would recommend!read more

alva benitez

23:41 03 Feb 20

Always promptly replied, my pictures came out amazing and he was extremely helpful and friendly. Overall had a great... and easy experience!read more

Samuel Wilcox

20:12 03 Feb 20

Bob was great. He responded quickly to my need for a photo and the turnaround time was the same day.

shannon Legate

18:12 05 Nov 19

Wonderful experience with our session. Loved our family photos!! Forever keepsakes!

Shannon Ponder

19:21 31 Oct 19

It's extremely likely that I'm one of the more particular/needy clients Bob has worked with. We initially had our... family photos scheduled for a Saturday evening, but there was rain in the forecast, and Bob was 100% accommodating with our preference to reschedule to the following morning. He met us at the location and I was instantaneously comfortable with him - he's personable and down to earth while still entirely professional. I didn't feel silly or awkward, which is something I typically struggle with when I know I'm on camera! Our photos included a 10 year-old, and Bob was equally successful in making him completely comfortable. Following our session, Bob got the photos to me via email within hours (like, within three hours from the time we left). I was able to look through the gallery and pick our favorite photos, and from there, Bob met every retouching request I made. I literally made THREE different "favorites" albums when attempting to narrow down the ones we liked best. Bob was patient, communicative, and informative throughout that process, as I didn't know exactly what I needed to do, how many photos to choose, what type of retouching requests were applicable, etc. When I finally created the third and final album for him to work from, it was only a matter of hours before he had the final products returned to me! We will continue going to Bob for all of our future photo sessions - I couldn't be happier!read more

JD McCay

18:48 24 Sep 19

Very professional and efficient. I'm not the most comfortable person to have in front of a camera but Bob put me at... ease and made the experience a fun one. My photos are for marketing my business and I am extremely pleased with the outcome.read more

Amber Schubert

14:31 27 Jun 19

Bob was the perfect fit as photographer of our wedding. He offered a full range of options, but worked with us to... provide only the services we wanted, including a ton of great posed and action photos edited and available at a website we could share with our family who were able to order pictures directly. The fact that he is a super nice guy was just an added bonus!read more

Regan Gruber Moffitt

02:50 27 Jun 19

Bob is fantastic! He took wedding photos a decade ago that still adorn our home. Recently we re-engaged him for family... photos. These photos with our children are classic and beautiful. I expect them to be hanging in our home for many decades to come!read more

Ladeana Autry

02:24 13 Jun 19

Bob did my daughter’s senior portraits and they were great. She tends to be nervous and challenging to get... comfortable for the camera, but he was able to capture some great shots of her true personality. We used a nature setting and he took tons of pictures and let her change outfits. Will treasure these memories.read more

J&G

22:11 01 May 19

Bob is great to work with, from start to finish! He is a professional, with a great resume, but very casual and easy... to work with. We appreciated his professionalism and great service, together with his warm and friendly attitude. Choose Ocken Photography and you'll be happy!read more

Hannah Hudson

21:42 15 Apr 19

Bob was exceptional during our engagement photo shoot, and he made it incredibly fun. There was a 90% chance of rain... and he still captured us at our best! Of the photos he took of us during the span of about an hour, there were over 45 photos that are frame-worthy, AND he got them edited and posted online in less than 24 hours. We could NOT be happier with our choice for this engagement photographer, AND he provides the service at an incredibly reasonable cost. Let Bob take your photos - you will NOT regret the decision!read more

JJ Childers

21:40 25 Mar 19

I’ve worked with Bob Ocken on multiple occasions to have professional photos taken for use in marketing and... promotional materials. The reason I keep coming back is because he does such a great job in every aspect of the project. He is easy to work with, helps the person(s) being photographed feel at ease, is creative in his shots, and makes the whole process amazingly easy. Best of all, he is incredibly reasonable in his pricing in light of the quality of his work. If you’re thinking of having photos taken (and you should be), you need to call Bob. He’s exactly what you’re looking for.read more

Therese Green

17:57 25 Mar 19

Bob is a fabulous photographer! He is so easy to work with and accomodating. My daughter loves her wedding photos. So... glad we chose Bob to capture her wonderful day!read more

Nash Whittington

01:24 28 Feb 19

Bob does such a great job! He really works to get the best picture and is very fast with the proofs! We have used him... to he past four years.read more

Cathey Henry

05:20 06 Feb 19

Bob is professional and all of my photos exceed my expectations! He goes above and beyond to help on selection editing... and photo orders! Thanks Bob for making it so easy to look good! Xoxoread more

Briana Eruren

00:19 03 Dec 18

Bob is fantastic! He recently shot our rehearsal dinner and wedding in Fayetteville, AR and completely captured our... special moments and vision for the weekend. He is very personable, professional, and easy to work with.read more

M Enderson

16:53 29 Nov 18

Mr. Ocken helped create everlasting memories for me, my husband, and our family and friends. He is a phenomenal... photographer and he captured moments I didn’t even notice him capturing. He communicated consistently and was very flexible. I’m so grateful for our fantastic wedding photos and Mr. Ocken!read more

Dennis McKelvey

18:08 28 Nov 18

Bob is the best. Hands down. Fun to work with, professional and talented beyond measure. I would never trust my family... photos to anyone else.read more

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