Steve Koo Photography - Chicago, Illinois

Niki Griggs

We used Steve for our engagement and wedding day photography. We cannot put into words how grateful we are for the incredible work Steve and Aubrey produced. They didn’t just take pictures—they documented the emotions, the energy, and the love that surrounded us on our special day. Every photo feels like a moment frozen in time, capturing not just what we looked like but how we felt. From the quiet, intimate moments to the laughter and joy shared with family and friends, their artistry brought every feeling back to life.

Their attention to detail and ability to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera was unmatched. We never felt posed or staged—everything was so natural and authentic. Also, Steve was great at keeping the important people at the forefront, often times things are so hectic you lose placements, and Steve went above and beyond to capture the right folks. His talent goes far beyond taking great photos; they truly tell a story with each shot. If you’re looking for someone who can capture more than just images but the true essence of your day, look no further.

We are so thankful for the timeless memories they’ve given us, and we will cherish these photos forever.

Caroline H.

Steve is an incredible photographer.
Not only were every single one of his photos stunning, he made us all feel comfortable throughout the entire day. Having someone take your picture non-stop for 10 hours can be awkward, but Steve has a process to get everyone used to it and his easy-going demeanor put everyone at ease. He was a shadow at the perfect moments, making sure to capture them without being in the way, and checked in on key guests always at the appropriate time.

Steve really excels at candid pictures- he captures the feeling and atmosphere in each picture. He gets the dancing, the perfect facial expressions, the personality of the wedding.

Also, trust his website, the pictures he has on it are indicative of the quality of pictures he actually takes. Hire him, you won't regret it.

Aileen Chan

Steve is seriously the best. As soon as we got the wedding venue and date, we booked him immediately! He shot our engagement shoot and our wedding .He is incredibly professional and knows what he's doing. He's also got a great personality and got along with my friends getting ready with me too. Steve has impeccable attention to detail and is incredible at capturing the most important parts of your big day. All of our guests loved his shots and they really bring tears to our eyes every time we see them. Steve does whatever is necessary for the shot. See the picture of him on the sidewalk in downtown Chicago. Seriously, book him now!

Leah Umanskiy Stein

We had such a wonderful experience working with Steve for our wedding!! Steve was so great at capturing raw, genuine emotions that really told the story of our wedding day. During the wedding day, we could barely notice Steve - he was so mindful about where he positioned himself to make sure he didn’t interfere with how the day naturally unfolded. We got so many compliments on our engagement and wedding photos. We absolutely recommend working with Steve for your wedding!

Lyndsey Ager Polansky

Steve Koo Photography is the best!! I couldn't have asked for a better wedding photographer and overall photography experience! Not only is Steve one of the nicest and most genuine people ever, his photography is absolutely stunning. I found Steve through a friend who used him for her wedding - I was obsessed with her photos. From the moment I had my first call with Steve I knew I wanted to work with him. Steve was super accommodating to travel to a destination of our choice for our engagement shoot. We got to know him a little bit and learn to feel comfortable being photographed. Our engagement photos are some of my favorite from the whole package. On my wedding day he was such a welcome addition to the bridal suite and after that, I mean this in the best way possible, I didn't even really notice that he was there, yet he somehow captured every moment perfectly. When all is said and done, you have your own memories and your photos...I am grateful to have such beautiful photos that I look at regularly to remind me of the best day of my life. I would highly recommend Steve Koo Photography!!

Krista Hughes

We have nothing but incredible things to say about our experience working with Steve. From our first conversation with him, it was clear how passionate and talented he is. My now husband and I are far from comfortable in front of the camera, but Steve made the whole process feel natural and fun. On our wedding day, he calmly kept things incredibly organized, directing and keeping things moving. When we got our pictures, we were amazed by how much it felt like we were right back in the day - certainly cause for some happy tears. The pure joy and emotion you can truly feel when looking at the photos, and all without looking posed or inauthentic. We would without question recommend Steve to anyone in need of a rockstar wedding photographer!

Katie Osberg

I can't say enough great things about Steve Koo Photography! My wife and I were lucky enough to land Steve as our photographer, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the outcome of both our engagement and wedding photos. Steve does an incredible job of capturing the moment in the most candid way possible. Outside of a few formal shots, I loved that nothing felt too staged. In addition, Steve was able to capture our personalities with his approach. While posing for a ton of photos can be awkward at times, he made us feel comfortable, and kept the mood light and fun. Professionally, he is incredibly buttoned up! He is punctual, an effective communicator (this is critical!), incredibly thorough, and quite frankly, a delightful person to work with. I can't wait to recommend him to EVERYONE I know!

Michelle Getz

We are so happy with the results of both our engagement and wedding photos! Steve is such a talented photographer. He has an incredible ability to capture such emotion in his photographs. Each picture is so full of life with such beautiful lighting, angles and style. When we look through the photos it feels like each picture is telling a story about the day. All of the important and unique aspects of our wedding day were captured so brilliantly. In addition to all this, Steve is so easy to work with. He understands his craft very well and helped guide us through the process to ensure everything went smoothly and we all felt very natural and comfortable. We would highly recommend Steve Koo Photography!