Gia photo!!! One word, BOOK THIS LADY!!! She was totally nice and down to earth, and she knew exactly what she was doing! We came from out of town, and the first photo shoot was on a cloudy day! We chose our two locations, and she drove us there to have our photos done. The garden photos turned out GORGEOUS!!!, however the beach was not so hot, as the clouds covered Chicago’s skyline. Needless to say she was fine with us redoing our second location shots, free of charge. The second photo shoot was the perfect day and the photo were absolutely STUNNING!!! Gia does wedding as well and she covers wedding outside Chicago, so if you need to have absolutely great memories for your special day, I would recommend Giaphoto!
Gia is wonderful! Not only is she incredibly easy to get along with, which is an essential attribute you should seek in a photographer, but her photography is phenomenal. She has an exceptional eye for detail and if you are looking for a blend of creative as well as traditional, Gia is for you. Additionally, it was important for us to have a photographer that had previous experience with ethnic weddings and she does. It was important for us to not have to explain things regarding the ceremony and what kind of pictures to take and all that jazz. With Gia, we didn’t have to – she knew what she was doing and we’re very happy with the work. On our quest to find a photographer, we kept seeing the same old shots and really boring photos – not with Gia. Gia has a vision and executes. She’s not the kind of photographer that you would get with one of the those expensive-big-company-but-unpaid and unskilled-photographer-shops that are creeping up all over the city. She’s cutting edge in a great way and her work proves it.
Gia was amazing and made taking pictures fun! Between the wedding photos and the trash the dress on the beach, we have fabulous photos and memories. Highly recommend using Gia for any photo needs!!
What was your favorite wedding photo? It is very difficult to pick a favorite photo. We love the one that captured the rings exchange. It is so real, so expressive, and full of emotions. One glance at it and we are back to that memorable summer day. How did the wedding photographer avoid disrupting the day? Great with candids? Action shots? Portraits? We even forgot she was around. She was very personable and courteous with all our guests. She was great at getting the right angles. We loved all the details captured, like jewelery and accessories which had a sentimental value to us. What was included in your wedding photo package? Albums? DVDs? Engagement pics? Two photographers? Our package included engagements pictures and albums. How did the photographer make you and family comfortable? We felt like she was part of the family. My mom still remembers her name. I saw her chatting and laughing with our guests. They were very comfortable with her. I am not very good at posing, but Gianina made me feel like I am posing for a living.
TESTIMONIALS
Gia Photos has been family owned and operated for over 25 years and offers breathtaking photography packages for all your social or corporate events, from weddings , engagements and surprise proposals to family and baby photos.
The Gia Photos is well known for its beautiful decor, spacious rooms and premium quality cuisine. Situated in the heart of Niles, the Chateau Ritz is conveniently located for a Chicagoland reception or event, bordering northwestern Chicago and easily accessible by I294, I94 and I90 expressways.
Our experienced photographer provides attention to detail to make your event memorable. To find out more please visit the contact section of our site to schedule a personal guided tour of our venue or to contact one of our event coordinators.
Testimonials & Reviews - Gia Photos
“We had our wedding reception at the Chateau Ritz in November of 2017 and couldn’t have been happier about our choice!”
“The hall was beautiful. I booked the hall just two weeks before my wedding. The booking process and actual wedding day went so smoothly. Staff was so helpful in helping us prepare the hall the day before and last minute things day of. They have an elegant cake stand which adds so much to the cake table and surprisingly not many halls offer that. Food was so good. I could not have chosen a better place.”
Pascal H.
2023-09-10 15:29:08
Gia is wonderful! We booked her services for our wedding pictures back in July and she was extremely responsive and super friendly. She was very...
Caitlyn J.
2021-06-29 01:33:30
Gia is absolutely amazing! She took our engagement photos last year and they turned out beautifully! She even put up with our two crazy dogs we brought...
Amir F.
2019-10-13 12:33:03
Gia was super professional, very prompt with communication, knew all the exact locations for a perfect engagement and save the date photoshoot. Very...
Iulia B.
2019-07-15 22:02:51
Gia is probably the most bubbling and positive person you have ever met. Not only she is an amazing photographer, but also a great person.
She did my...
Morgan Q.
2018-02-10 17:32:25
Gia's personality, professionalism, and humor made our wedding day a BREEZE! She was able to capture so many pictures from the wedding day, we didn't even...
Joyce P.
2017-09-26 12:36:45
Gia is amazing!!!! I hired her to shoot my son's surprise engagement this past weekend and we already received the photos. Gia is a fabulous photographer,...
Rana T.
2016-10-03 09:41:33
Gia was an awesome pleasure to work with. Not only was she affordable but she cared about how she made my fiance and I look Sometimes taking photos can be...
Stefanie O.
2016-03-09 05:56:02
Gia was our photographer for our January 9th wedding in Chicago. She was absolutely FANTASTIC! I carefully searched through photographers and met with a...
JP Dorval
17:06 14 Aug 21
Gia captured my surprise proposal perfectly and helped me with the timing and logistics. Very professional and... reliable! Great to work with and very kind. One of the best photographers in the Chicago area!! Thank you Gia!read more
Michael Bresnahan
22:10 07 Apr 21
What an incredible experience! I used Gia for a surprise engagement photo shoot and boy, did she show up and bring all... the big guns!!She arrived at the location early and was ready, recording video as well as taking photos before, during, and after! She was incredibly knowledgeable about the location and have me advice on how to travel there, what direction to come from, and where to propose for the best photos. She even handled some unexpected guests interrupting us and did it all so professionally, skillfully, and so very friendly.We got the photos and video that same evening and they were absolutely incredible. High quality photos that captured the story and feeling of our special day.Highly recommended for any special moments you want captured in a natural and comfortable way. If you need photos in Chicago, Gia is your go to, hands down!read more
nirali contractor
00:30 11 Dec 20
Honestly... GIA WAS AMAZING!! Very friendly and Jolly personality..My fiancé and I wanted to do a photoshoot and I... literally came across Gia photos and I was in love with all her photos she has taken.. she has some great suggestions on the poses and we received our photos in less than a week and they were beautiful.. my family and friends loved the way our photos came out... thank you Gia once again.read more
Savvy Gonsalves
13:59 12 Oct 20
Gia is simple Amazing!! She did a great job with our engagement pictures. She is very professional yet so easy to talk... to. She ensures her clients are comfortable during the photoshoot and goes out of her way to capture beautiful pictures.read more
Irina Stepanov
19:31 08 Apr 20
I met Gia at Stan Mansion's open house in January and I absolutely love her energy and the hard work and dedication she... puts into photography.Besides being an awesome person, she has real talent and a very good eye on the details that are extremely important and emotional and will mean so much after your special event is over and all you are left with are memories... and pictures!Gia is one of the recommended photographers on the Stan Mansion's vendors list and I can, with no doubt recommend her to our couples, she brought two of her amazing books for display and I absolutely love them. They help me present the venue better to the couples who come and tour the space.I love her work and the dedication and would highly recommend Gia!read more
Gonzalo Campillo
22:45 20 Nov 19
Gia went above and beyond to make our dream come true! My girlfriend and I took some days off from work to visit... Chicago. Without my girlfriend knowing, I contacted Gia because I saw some beautiful surprise proposal photos online from her. I wanted the moment to be a surprise for my girlfriend (now fiancée!) so Gia and I set a time and date for the proposal. I was really nervous (not something I do everyday) since the proposal day was really cold and windy but Gia made sure to capture every single moment from the proposal and the photos turned out to be awesome. We have shown the photos to our loved ones and friends and are able to recreate the moment every time. We will remember this day for the rest of our lives and appreciate all the effort and kindness from Gia. Look no more for the perfect surprise proposal photographer!read more
Pragati Tanwar
02:51 20 Mar 19
Full of energy, she is one of the best photographer!! She knows excatly how to make things perfect. Pictures turned... out beautiful. Best decision ever ☺️ Thanks Gia!!!read more
Kelly Gleason
14:28 08 Jan 19
Gia is amazing - when she is directing a photo shoot, she provides perfect instructions and sets up nice shots. Most... importantly to me, she is amazing at being a fly on the wall - she captured hundreds of excellent candid shots (one below included) without anyone really noticing she was there. She was always there when I needed her for a specific picture, without me even realizing how close she stayed to the groom and myself throughout the evening. She captured excellent shots of my guests, as well.read more
Elizabeth K
16:08 14 Dec 18
Gia photographed my wedding downtown Chicago and it went wonderfully. She took into account every consideration and had... so many great ideas of her own for photos to take. After the ceremony she was efficient and organized in getting the groups through the different photos.During the reception we had an unplanned change in the schedule and she was very responsive, flexible and easy to work with. We received the photos within the time frame she committed to. I would definitely recommend her as a wedding photographer.read more
Jenna Holmes
15:37 14 Nov 18
Loved Gia. She took our engagement photos and we are both fairly awkward when it comes to photos but she managed to... help us relax and really capture how happy we were together. She's nice and very accommodating. I highly recommend.read more
catherine lamonica
03:34 15 Oct 18
Gia did a wonderful job with our engagement photos!! She was flexible with her schedule, fun and easy to work with, and... was open to my ideas for pictures as well as having cool and creative ones of her own! Great price for an amazing two hour session!read more
Alfredo Aguirre
16:49 27 Mar 18
Thank you Gia, it was a pleasure working with you!!! My fiance and me loved our surprise engagement photos!!! I... wanted to propose and wanted to get pictures of the moment . Since day 1 of contacting Gia , the service was extraordinary. She gave me ideas of places for the surprise proposal, let me know her availability and gave me a lot of insight into the location. At the surprise proposal, she made sure to capture all the moments , making sure that my fiance did not see her . After the proposal we did a photoshoot, she helped us get the best poses.The event was Saturday afternoon and she sent us the photos Monday!!!Thank you again for your incredible customer service. We are rrakkr satisfied, totally recommended!!!read more
Arun Prakash
04:11 06 Jan 18
Gia - the best in town. With no doubt acquire her services. The rate is better and the quality is the best. She gave us... a lot of inputs on posing. Also, she brought lot of props which just enhanced the beauty of the picture.we took a pre-wedding photoshoot for 2 hours at Adler planetarium. She also helped us with selecting the location and find a make up artist for my wife.She is so sweet. She patiently walked with us to every beautiful location in and around the Adler Planetarium. In fact, she was the one who suggested those places.We can't thank her enough for capturing the beautiful moments at the city we met.Go for Gia 🙂read more
