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    Sarah Sent on 10/30/2022
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    Amazing Photos!

    Cara and Scott from Carasco did an incredible job for both our engagement shoot and wedding day! The pictures are absolutely stunning and they made the whole process very comfortable and effortless. Highly recommend!
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    Stephanie T. Sent on 07/07/2022
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    Carasco is an AMAZING team!

    I could not be more grateful for Carasco - I found them through IG and immediately fell in love! To start, we found them during COVID so had to set up a call instead of meeting in person when we were searching for photographer for our wedding. Of the 4 different teams we met virtually with, Cara and Scott were the ONLY team to request a video call with us vs a standard phone call. It seems like a small thing, but for me this was huge, especially during covid and showed just how professional they were. We immediately clicked and soon after signed with them. We ended up liking them so much we booked them for an engagement shoot and I booked them for a boudoir photoshoot as a gift to my husband.

    Cara and Scott and the rest of their team were amazing throughout the entire wedding process as well as leading up to it. They work with you to make sure they get the shots you need with the people you need but also take lead and bring in their artistic flare that a lot of photographers don’t have nowadays. Wedding day was rushed due to external circumstances but they made it work and helped us the entire way. Just saw the teaser shots and I am in LOVE! Thank you Carasco team, we love you!
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    Gabriela Sent on 06/11/2018
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    Cara and Scott are so talented and efficient! We met with 5 or 6 different photographers before choosing Carasco and we are so glad we did. The thing that stood out most about Cara and Scott was that after seeing so many different photographers, you hear a lot of people telling you that "these are the shots we take", "everyone has this iconic Chicago shot" etc., the theme seemed to be that our photos would look the same as every other Chicago wedding. With Cara and Scott, they told us right away that a wedding is about the couple; unique to the couple, no wedding photos are ever the same. As we perused through their collection of wedding albums that rang true. Their photos are all unique and they truly capture what YOU want....after all, this is YOUR day and they really make you feel that way. Our engagement photos turned out INCREDIBLE and we've received a few sneak peek photos from our wedding and they are fantastic! I was confident with my choice when we chose them, and they really proved they are THE BEST during this entire process. They are extremely responsive, met with us for dinner to discuss different location points if rain or shine, and just made us feel so comfortable. I highly recommend Cara and Scott. They are an incredible power couple and will make you feel at ease on your wedding day.
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    Sarah Sent on 12/04/2016
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    Cara and Scott Nava at Carasco Photography were an invaluable asset both in our planning process and on our wedding day. We felt instantly comfortable around them which really came across in our pictures. They worked to determine our style and executed to a "t". They were very flexible and did everything needed to make our wedding photos perfect. Cara and Scott are super organized so they make sure that you get every photo that you want in the most time efficient manner. We absolutely maximized our value due to the planning and communication that Cara and Scott initiated during our planning process. People cannot stop commenting about how fantastic our wedding photos are!n They captured every detail of our wedding in the most unique way. Not only are Cara and Scott incredibly talented photographers, but they are genuine people who take honor in capturing couples' special day. We couldn't imagine working with anyone else.
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    Alicia Sent on 03/01/2015
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    Photography was one of my biggest concerns for our wedding. After meeting with Cara and Scott at Carasco Photography and booking them for our wedding, my concerns subsided and I am thrilled with the memories their associates Ryan and Leland captured from our Wedding Day! My husband and I met with 3 other possible photographers and no one compared to Cara and Scott. Not only were they personable, but they really showed enthusiasm at our initial meeting. My husband and I were surprised to see that as we were talking, Cara was creating a timeline and writing all the important details down. Right there, we knew we had met the perfect company to capture our wedding day. Although, Cara and Scott were not the official photographers for our wedding, Cara and Scott worked with us all the way up to and after our wedding day. They made it so easy to just trust our photographers and to not stress over what was happening. I knew that Ryan and Leland would capture what I wanted. I had spent a lot of time talking with Cara about the things that were important to us. Cara was and is amazing! She answered any and all of my questions within hours, and I had A LOT! I absolutely love my wedding pictures! Ryan and Leland captured all the moments I had wanted and even some that I did not know I wanted. They did amazing work and it was one of the hardest things to choose a specific number of photos for my wedding book. With that said, 5 months after our Wedding, Cara and I are still working together to get our wedding book completed. I cannot wait to see the final photo book but I know Cara will create something amazing that it will all be worth the wait. As part of our wedding package (which was altered to exactly what we wanted), we also had our engagement photos through Carasco. It was a perfect way to get to know Ryan and create that initial relationship so that the day of wasn’t uncomfortable or weird. We are very happy with our engagement photos!
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    Rebecca Sent on 01/04/2015
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    My family hired Carasco Photography for my husband's and my wedding which took place over Memorial Day weekend 2014.

    We initially found them through our venue, Germania Place, on the list of "preferred vendors" and decided to meet Scott and Cara in person to discuss our expectations and vision for the big day. From our first meeting in their awesome studio, it was clear to me that Scott and Cara not only have the credentials and experience as top-of-the-line wedding photographers but they were very helpful in getting me to articulate what my vision for the wedding was. They were very supportive from the time we started working with them (in March 2013 or so) through the day of and after the fact, when photos were developed and processed.

    We ended up booking Ryan, who is one of Cara and Scott's lead photographers. I cant say enough great things about Ryan; he has a great sense of humor, was easy to work with, and we never felt awkward around him (yep, not even during those "now stare longingly into each others' eyes" engagement photos). We had our engagement photos taken with Ryan and he was great; everyone was very impressed with the quality and breadth of the photos. The same was true for the wedding day, which went amazingly and which was perfectly captured by Ryan and his partner that day, Leland. There is not one photo opp I didnt get that I wish I had; Ryan captured everything and did so in a creative way that truly captured the spirit of the day. The photos were so good that, in fact, my mother who did not order a photo album as part of our photo package initially was so enamored with them that she immediately called Cara to order one.

    I highly recommend Carasco Photography for their wedding photo services. They are among the best in the Chicago area from a price and quality perspective. Thank you Cara, Scott, and Ryan!
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    Lauren Sent on 07/07/2014
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    Scott and Cara are the most incredible photographers! We absolutely love them, their creativity, direction, and careful attention to detail. Our photographs are stunning and we are even featured in a Chicago bridal magazine because of their expertise. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these two!
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    Tiffany Sent on 01/03/2014
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    We absolutely LOVE Carasco Photography. We wanted to find someone who was not only a great photographer, but someone whom we could feel 100% comfortable spending our entire wedding day with. We were also very drawn to their artistic photo style, as much of their work could easily be featured in high-end fashion magazines.

    Cara & Scott are not only amazing photographers, but are equally amazing people who are incredibly passionate about their work. They wowed us with their work on our engagement photos and took great effort to get to know us throughout the process via emails, calls, and meetings over food/drink where we really got to know them even better.

    If interested in more conventional photos, they're not the right fit. If you have a larger budget, care passionately about quality and details, want the WOW factor, and want your wedding album to rival a fashion or art book, they are worth every penny.

    Cara & Scott captured memories of a lifetime for us and we certainly plan on remaining great friends with them after this experience!
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    Kelly Sent on 11/07/2012
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    The moment we met with Cara and Scott, we knew that we had found our photographers. Their photos had us in "awww...". They capture not only the sights of the day, but more importantly the emotions. It seems a bit futile to try to write about the quality of their photos in words - Their photos really speak for themselves: www.carascophoto.com

    Their demeanor is calm, professional and yet friendly. On the day of the wedding, they were unobtrusive and yet managed to capture hundreds of memorable shots of us, our friends and our family on their hands/knees to capture the perfect pictures.

    Photography was one area where we were willing to spend, and every penny was worth it. We were so pleased with the results of our engagement and wedding shoot, we booked our family photo session with them. We look forward to our family shoot next spring!

    Cara and Scott, thank you for your unbelievable talents!!!
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    we interviewed many photographers before choosing Carasco. I think after the wedding dress, this was the hardest thing to do. We saw their work online and fell in love. After we met them in person, we were sure about our choice. I wanted romance and fairly tale like pictures and that's exactly what i got. They are super professional and quick to answer my many questions, suggestions and concerns. They really worked with my busy schedule and even gave us an engagment session just two days before the wedding. i remember that i had to change the time for the engagement pics 2 hours before the actual meeting time and they patiently waited for us and never complained. they are a nice couple, professional and easy to work with. on the day of the wedding, they came ontime and took pictures of everything. i mean really everything. all the details are captured so beautifuly and deligently. we have gotten so many complements on the pictures. they are just fantastic. i recommend them to everyone. and i hope we can work with them soon. never know, maybe for the baby pictures one day :) thank you for giving us so many beautiful memories
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    Cristina Sent on 04/20/2012
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    I highly recommend Carasco Photographers!
    I love my Wedding Photos! The company is a
    pleasure to work with!!! They are all very nice!
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    Brannon Sent on 04/20/2012
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    Carasco Photography is the BEST and we would recommend them to ANYONE. They were very flexible and willing to work with all of our thoughts and ideas. Carasco always present themselves in a professional, friendly manner. You feel so comfortable with them that you forget you're having your picture taken. The results are just breathtaking. When people see our wedding photos they can't believe how amazing they are. We are so fortunate to have found Carasco. Without them our day would not have been as magical and thanks to them we now have these spectacular photos to cherish always.
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    Phyllis Sent on 04/19/2012
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    Simply amazing, breathtaking photos. We could not have been happier. Cost of photographers can be intimidating but I can attest that every single penny was well spent in this investment. I feel as though their work is priceless. Everyone who sees our photos remarks "this is straight from vogue". Cara and Scott's talent surpasses any other photographer's work I have come across. Working with this happy couple was enjoyable through every step.
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    Sarah Sent on 05/07/2012
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    Carasco Photography was extremely professional, friendly, timely, and provided a fabulous product. I am extremely satisified with my pictures and album. The photgraphers were so nice and hard working. They made my wedding day fun and less stressful. I would recommend Carasco to anyone that needed this service.
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    Thay Sent on 04/19/2012
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    From the beginning, it was easy to connect with Scott and Cara Nava. Due to interviewing with other photographers - I realized that if we did not feel comfortable with the photographer - it would add stress to our wedding day. Scott and Cara made us feel at ease for both our engagement and wedding photos.
    They were wonderful in hearing our ideas, flexible as we were figuring out last minute details, and were able to capture important moments without feeling overshadowed. Scott and Cara were able to provide the clear shots we asked for and have multiple photos of sweet family interactions. We have so many amazing shots that it is too hard to decide what our favorite pics are.
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    Caroline Sent on 04/05/2010
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    I have recommended Scott and Cara to numerous friends! They did an AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING job at our wedding.

    I had guests come up to me that day and since telling me that they think Scott & Cara did an awesome job.

    With only a couple of "preview" pictures posted online from Scott & Cara of Carasco Photography, I have been blown away and cannot wait to see all the photos soon!!

    They are 2 of the best photographers in Chicago.
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    Claudia Sent on 10/28/2009
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    Where to begin? Carasco photography is high-end yet, accessible and unpretentious. Even before I met with this husband and wife team, I was already sold on the amazing art they are creating (surf their amazing website/blog). When I met with them, both Scott and Cara made me feel confident that they were the best and only choice to go with. Please do your research and you will see that Carasco is among the best and most amazing value in the city.When my sister got married, she went with the mainstream large "Ed. F." photograpy studio. My husband and I perused her pictures and were shocked at what we found (very mainstream, all posed, and predictable). We definetly did not want that and that is why we were willing to invest more. I cannot stress enough how important the photography decision is. We had our engangement session with Carasco and they had researched everything ahead of time and had tons of creative ideas. EVERYONE who has seen my engagement pictures has remarked that they are so chic and creative yet beautiful. Even my dad recently told me that Carasco was awesome! On our wedding day, as expected, Carasco was phenomenal and flexible. They even stayed extra time beyond what we contracted them for at the reception. I have absoultely no doubt that the wedding day photographs will be amazing. All in all, you will not be dissapointed with their customer service or with the quality of their work. They are worth every penny and thensome.
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    Bonnie Sent on 08/05/2010
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    Thank you, Carasco Photography, for photographing our wedding day just the way we imagined it! Cara and Scott are innovative, organized, and professional. They took time to work with us months before our wedding to build a rapport and scout out unique locations for shots that fit both our personalities and wishes. We recommend Carasco Photography to anyone looking to capture their wedding day!
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    Deanna Sent on 08/05/2009
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    In a word - priceless. Every photo is amazing. It's so wonderful to find a true photographer that can make every moment exquisite on film. Cara answered all of our questions and handled the details. Scott has a unique eye for catching those special moments and exchanges that we enjoyed looking at after our wedding. The (Carasco) team caught all our friends and family having a fabulous time. I loved seeing the smiles on all our guests faces, it's truly a beautiful thing to see in photos. Thank you Cara and Scott for making such wonderful memories! - Deanna, Chicago
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    Joanna Sent on 07/25/2009
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    I cannot stress enough how amazing Scott and Cara are. They make a fantastic, well-researched, excellently prepared, flexible, ENTHUSIASTIC team. Scott has an eye like no one else's and saw things that I didn't get a chance to see on my day. I would recommend them to anyone, anywhere!
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    Keri Sent on 06/15/2009
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    Scott and Cara were incredible! They were very comfortable to be around and were a welcome addition to our wedding day. They captured the entire day and didn't miss a beat! We have had many compliments on our wedding photos and have recommended them to friends. The album they designed for us was out of this world!
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    Maria Sent on 06/04/2009
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    We loved working with Scot and Cara. They were very professional, reliable, approachable and fun to work with. We feel that we received products well above what we paid for. The services provided were outstanding and more than what we expected. They were a great team and I would highly recommend them to anyone I know.
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    Anne Sent on 12/02/2009
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    Words alone cannot express the extent of how strongly I�d recommend Carasco photography. From the moment my (then) fiance and I met Scott and Cara (the team behind Carasco), we instantly felt at ease. The fact that Scott�s photography background included artistic and documentary styles was a huge plus, since we were specifically looking for a less textbook traditional, and more contemporary approach to wedding photography. We couldn�t have been more thrilled with our decision. We were amazed at how much homework they did prior to both our engagement photo shoot and the actual wedding day. Scott and Cara managed to find numerous hidden gems at each location that made for stunning backdrops in the photos. In addition to Scott�s technical expertise, the energy and enthusiasm that both he and Cara project is such a treat. The camaraderie and easy interactions with us and our guests was such a joy, and really added a special component to an already special day. They managed to capture great spontaneous shots, while still being silent and elusive photo ninjas. We�ve received so many compliments on our photos, and our photo book is a still a conversation piece to this day. We couldn�t be happier with the personable and exceptionally creative talent at Carasco photography.
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    Heather Sent on 08/01/2008
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    Cara and Scott are AMAZING. They scouted out picture locations in advance, took all of my must-take pictures, and managed some sticky family situations with incredible grace. They brought an assistant the day of the wedding, and he was great, too. They are VERY well-priced, and we get all of the digital proofs. I LOVED working with this vendor.
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    Sarah Sent on 10/08/2009
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    Carasco Photography was absolutely phenomenal to work with! I was super unhappy with the wedding photographer I originally chose and Carasco came in and fixed everything! Plus they were SUPER nice to work with and very, very accomodating!
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