Valen Studios - Grayslake, Illinois

Catered Productions

If you're looking for an outstanding wedding photographer, Steve at Valen Studios is the best! He is very personable, and easy to work with. He took some beautiful pictures for my catering company. You won't be disappointed - 5 star quality.

Areli Herlo

Steve, Kelly and Brian are amazing. Not only were my pictures and videos amazing but throughout my entire wedding Steve did so much to make things flow smoother. Kelly and Brian are extremely sweet and they are everything a bride hopes to have on their wedding day. They are personable and easy to work with. We are extremely lucky we got to work with each of them! Thank you guys so much

Monica Motyka

Steven & Keith are artists and the entire experience with them at our wedding was extraordinary! They are funny, they make you feel more beautiful than you already do, and they made all of our guests feel so special, that they all are super stoked for the magic these photo artists will share and we absolutely love that everyone can’t wait to see how they look in our pictures. Never did I think that the photographers and DJ at our wedding would dual as entertainment and professionals capturing our day.

Also, how many weddings have you been to when after the fact, your guests are telling you that your photographers were so delightful and fun, they are compelled to tell us about Steve and Keith specifically as making the wedding an entertaining experience. Thanks guys!
Top drawer!

Erik Hegland

Absolutely Amazing!! Worth every penny and then some. Amazing quality and artistic talent. Professional, experienced and fun! I thank Steve and his amazing team for their hard work, the smiles, the laughs and the sweet dance moves. Do your Engagement and Wedding pictures and videos with Valen Studios. You will not regret it.

Lalena Zoe Magnetta

I have been working with Steve and the studio since 2013. He (and his team) are extremely professional and have a certain "talent" for always capturing the moment. Now I might be somewhat bias because I know Steve, but his voice, his demeanor, the way he carries himself~ It is an art itself. First of all, he values your input on how YOU want YOUR photos to be done. Then he takes that and capitalizes on it using his special eye. He has a way with words that soothes you, makes you feel extremely comfortable, in order to really get the right shot. I can't speak any more highly of such a wonderful man. He always knows how to really make the "pictures worth a thousand words". My boudoir shoot, my outdoor downtown Grayslake wedding, another family wedding, and now my professional headshots... I wouldn't (and couldn't) have imagined choosing anyone else to capture "my moment" with his hands and his remarkable eye.

Thanks Steve. <3 Zoe

James C.

Steve and his team; Kelly, Rachel, Brian, Uno and DJ Dan are great! They always focus on the details and work to accommodate what we want. We have gone there for formal wear, rentals, family portraits and even worked with them for our wedding! Steve was able to help us out with a ton for the wedding in addition to taking pictures; his specialty shots were amazing. Rachel and Kelly are excellent photographers and do a great job of capturing a narrative as well as being very personable. Jackson has helped us out with so much for so many events like our son's prom. Definitely stop here if you need something for an upcoming event!

tammia zdenahlik

My experience with Steve and Kelly was wonderful. Engaged from the beginning of the process to the end. I have been waiting years for a professional headshot that I can be proud of! Thank you ever so much!! Highly recommend Valen Studios!

Carissa Perez

Do not look any further than Valen Studios. They have the best service out there, hands down. Steve and his team are so incredibly attentive to their clients and it so apparent the huge heart that Steve has. He and Keith made myself, my husband, my family and friends, feel like superstars. Steve puts his heart and soul into his work and the photos come out as masterpieces. He truly takes the time to care for you. Steve, heart of gold and beyond gifted. Keith, kindest man and incredibly talented. Kelly, just so nice and detailed. Thank you to you all! Book them. Do not think twice.