Kyle Weaver Photo

We hired Kyle to photograph our wedding, and it was a pleasure working with him from start to finish! Kyle really knows how to make portrait photography fun and also capture the mood in his candid shots. Based on our initial meetings, we really felt that Kyle’s first priority was to work with us in whatever ways we needed him on the wedding day and to produce good quality photos for us. And he was very good about communicating what his service would entail and giving us a realistic idea of what to expect… very professional yet fun and easy to work with. And the photos were fantastic and easy to access on his website. Kyle really made this critical part of our wedding simple and worry-​free. Awesome job! We strongly recommend him.

Kyle recently photographed our daughter’s wedding in Denver. I was a little nervous as to whom to hire as the bride and groom-​to-​be were very uncomfortable about doing traditional and very formal poses. They wanted someone who could capture the beauty of the day and how much they cared for each other, but to still express in film their carefree and quirky relationship. Kyle did this to perfection. He was able to relax them both and he made the experience fun for them. He is the total package, from his immediate responses to calls and emails, to his flexibility and professionalism. We were so pleased with him throughout the process. He was able to please both the non-​traditional bride and groom and those looking for the romantic and classic shots.
Thank you so much, Kyle, for all the lovely memories. I highly recommend him!

My wife and I used Kyle Weaver Photo for a series of engagement photos and were more than happy with the level of professionalism Kyle displays in both his craft and business. Not only were we thrilled with the quality of his pictures, we also were put at ease by Kyle’s constant communication during the process. It was so great to have one less thing to worry about during the course of planning our wedding! As a result, we have recommended Kyle to a number of friends and family for their weddings and other special moments and heard great things.
Additionally, we always enjoy following Kyle’s photo blog and are certain that the experiences he has around the world only augment the quality of his other work!

First and foremost, sorry to Kyle for writing this review so late! I’m a little rusty on my Unilocaling skills as of late. But in all honesty, Kyle is an absolutely wonderful photographer and he’s a pleasure to work with.
I needed some basic head shots done for business cards and for an acting workshop I was taking at the time. I’m no model, and sometimes I can get a little stiff in front of the camera. Kyle makes it a fun and relaxing experience. He’s just great to talk to; we talked about music and about our respective careers, so the focus was not all about getting «the shot» which makes it much easier to relax. He’s not afraid to try different things to get a good shot, and is always mindful and respectful of his models. And I couldn’t be happier with the way the photos turned out! And the cherry on top of this sundae? His prices are extremely reasonable!
Rumor has it that Kyle is moving out of Chicago, which is a shame. But I wish you well in all your endeavors Mr Weaver… and I cannot thank you enough for the amazing job you did with my photos!

I’ve used Kyle’s services more than a few times, and the finished product is always superb. Quality photographers often don’t come cheap, and it seems that many people don’t know the value of a good shooter. Kyle has shot everything from personal portraits and group photos to product photography and live shows (I work for a music venue & restaurant). Couldn’t be happier with the final product and can’t recommend his services enough.

Let me start off my saying that I hate being photographed. I enjoy public speaking but put me in front of a camera and I get stage fright. I’d rather sit through having my blood drawn by a technician with hand tremors than sit trough a photo shoot.
Unfortunately I need to have photos taken from time to time. But because I teach fun workshops with cute titles, like Flirting For Nerds, my events routinely attract local papers, magazines and blogs. So two or three times a year (perennially busy) freelance photographers are hired by papers to take photos to go along with their news stories. It feels like a whirlwind of flashbulbs, confusing directions and my own worries about by hair being out of place, bra strap showing or giving a drivers license worthy mug. It’s a ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ chance a good pic gets published.
Last year a friend of mine recommended having head shots taken to cut down on future anxiety inducing publicity photos. She also recommended photographer Kyle Weaver, and I am very grateful that she did.
I contacted Kyle via his website and got a quick response. I told him I had no idea what to do in front of the camera and preemptively apologized for my nerves. While my nervousness about having my photo taken wasn’t magically cured, I have to say I never thought a photo shoot could be a fun and even relaxed event. I didn’t have to go to an empty photo studio, Kyle came to one of the venues I present my workshops at, putting me in my comfort zone.
I was relieved as soon as we shook hands. Kyle was friendly and easy going from the get go. We chatted about my workshops, the types of groups I present to and that I like to keep my look professional but approachable and joke around a fair amount when I present to groups. Before I knew it I was surrounded by a large umbrella like light a reflector and Kyle with his camera aimed at me casually taking test shots while we continued to talk.
I can’t tell you how pleased I was with the experience and the resulting photos. Kyle listened to my suggestions for posing and was patient enough to let me know if I was holding my arms in an awkward way or needed to relax my smile (two things I have a hard time noticing on my own). He carefully and confidently took photos from different angles, not shooting like a machine gun (like so many previous photographers I shot with did) in attempt to catch at least one good photo out of dozens.
And the photographs that Kyle produced? They were beautiful! They made me feel beautiful. I marveled at how flattering the photos were and how his skill in arranging lighting just so made all the difference. Yes, Kyle is a photographer, but in my opinion he’s an artist.
Now I have photos that I’m proud to have accompany articles and am also quite tickled by how many compliments I’ve received on the pics. I’ll try and upload my head shots to Unilocal.If you don’t see them feel free to message me and I’ll send you a link so you can see for yourself.
Later this year when I need additional photos hiring Kyle again is a no brainer. I’d recommend his services to anyone!