Testimonials

"I know I'd never go anywhere else. I recommend Carla all the time, and I am confident doing so. She is a perfectionist with capturing the right moment. Her humor keeps you smiling, so you don't have to plaster a fake one on. She actually makes it fun to have your pictures taken." - Lady Di, IL

"Photography is an Art and Carla has got it down. It takes more than a point and shoot to be a photographer, it takes time, an artistic eye and raw talent! Not only does she encompass these qualities, she also has a great sense of what a person is really looking for through the eye of a lens. She takes her time to find just the right shot without taking too much time and wasting daylight. She makes you feel like YOU are special and she is just lucky enough to get to photograph you! If you are looking for someone who will capture beautiful memories on camera as well as make you laugh-then Jane Ivy is the one for you! I was nervous that I would not really know what to do or how to pose but Carla has an eye for those great KODAK moments and is very easy going and down to earth, Carla is an amazing photographer, she has all the qualifications and meets all the criteria anyone can ask for as she did for my wedding. Her packages are great, she can work with different locations, the quality of her work and eye for color is amazing. I loved her professionalism, customer service and on top of that it is so easy to open up to her and be very comfortable. Highly highly recommended. Thank you again Carla for everything and good luck!" - Jay and Brooke, IL

“Your candid shots are so amazing! You really saw our beauty at the perfect moments. Thank you for being our photographer. Our wedding pictures are perfect. I can't wait to hire you again!” -Kristy and Adam, IL

“I am absolutely in love with your recent bridal shoot. I can't even explain how my mind exploded when I saw it. Awesome vision and a complete success!” -Sammy Joy, IL

“Carla, words cannot express how amazed and grateful I am. I almost cried like 20 times! Thank you so much, this is our 1st professional family shoot - these are "forever memories" - you are incredibly talented.” -Angela Hcinica, IL

“Thank You Carla for taking such beautiful pictures of my daughters and me. This was the best Mother's Day gift they could ever give me. Memories to last a lifetime!” -Sandra Polinski, IL

“Carla, I can’t thank you enough for the priceless photos you took of Braden and his cousins. The Mother's Day photo gift to my mother-in-law was very well received!! I can't wait to come back to your studio to get photos of Braden with Jules as well as his other cousins. Thanks for doing such great work!! We now have...some wonderful, priceless, memories!”  -Felicia Samko, IL

“Carla, these pictures are amazing! They are just breathtaking. You are an incredibly talented photographer. I just wanted to thank you for another set of beautiful pictures! I have received so many compliments about how great the kids look and how well behaved they must be to have sat through a photo shoot which produced such amazing photos! I would love to take the credit for that, but I had to admit that you worked miracles seeing that my 8 month old did everything but sit still! My good friend will be calling you soon to have her daughter's pictures done! Thanks again.” -Rebekah Scollard

“Carla, my casual wedding portraits photo shoot was so fun! I'm so excited for the wedding and now I know I will look like the bride I envision. Caroline was so personable and I really liked the way my hair and makeup came out! Can't wait to see you and your team on my wedding day. See you in 3 months :) OMG I can't believe I'm getting married!!!! I'm Happy :)” -Angi Risso, IL

“I just would like to thank you for the GREAT photo shots of our vintage softball game! You did an awesome job! Definitely a great day to remember and a lot of "KODAK MOMEMTS" thanks again! Greatly appreciated!” -Vicki Decosola

“You're an artist Carla, keep on unleashing your talent! Beautiful stuff girl!” -Bear Schaffner, IL

“The slide show you made for my Dad put a smile in my heart. Thank You Carla! He will be remembered forever.” -Kari Burnett, IL

“Carla was wonderful. She made sure to capture every moment of our reception and her photos turned out beautiful! We enjoyed working with her and definitely recommend her for her photography!” -Kerri Gauss, IL

“Jane Ivy Photography has taken photos for 2 events for me. Both times she did a GREAT job! The pictures were amazing my children looked beautiful. I will never go back to JcPenny or Sears again for pictures. The next time your needing pictures taken call Jane Ivy. Check her out on Facebook, Tricoci Twins and Emily/Melissa graduation 2011 these are my albums. I know you'll love her work as much as I do.” -Katie Tricoci, IL

“Jane Ivy Photography is a great company. Carla is extremely professional and creative. Her photos are beautiful and she truly captures images that will last a lifetime.” -Cyndi Crowell, IL

“Carla is an amazing talent. Her creativity added brilliance, charm and an artistic touch to an already perfect day.”        -Darryl Hamer, IL

“I love my sons pictures, I hope he gets a call back from his audition. You really saw the personality my son has and I love that you caught that on camera. Very cool!” -Rossy Frank, IL

“Jane Ivy Photography's photographer, Carla, gives you pictures you want to last a lifetime. In a batch of pictures, hers will stand out, widen the viewers' eyes and encourage your spirit to relive the moment. Carla's talents with the camera are broad and extensive, therefore, she has the ability to give you exactly what you want and imagine. She quickly learns your best angles and gives you a variety of different shots. Carla is able to catch you in your best moments. She also has the acute ability to comfort those who are not comfortable in front of the camera. She brings out the best in you and it is obvious in the pictures. I highly recommend Jane Ivy Photography - the head photographer has had a lifetime of passion in the creative arts.” -Samantha Toth, IL

“Jane Ivy is the best. Any photo shoot or event that Jane Ivy has done for me the pictures are absolutely amazing and truly priceless!!! Memories for a lifetime!” -Tammy, IL

“Carla Jane, Wow!!! I can't believe how good I look! I usually hate pictures of myself but my wedding pictures are flawless!!! I look at them and feel so pretty :)  With Sincere Thanks!” - Amy & Mike, IL

“Dude you are awesome! So many awesome pictures! Thank you for your awesomeness.” -Pat McMahon , IL

“Rock on Carla Jane! Thanks for the band pictures they are amazing. You made a bunch of bums look cool. Much thanks.” -Simon Said

“My wedding album is to die for! I loved our one on one meetings to get the album together. You had the greatest ideas to make me a beautiful album. It was fun! Thank you!” -Jenny, IL

"I recently had some photographs taken at Jane Ivy Photography and I cannot express how incredible my experience was. The make-up artist made me look amazing and Carla had such unique ideas. She also gave great direction...a total plus. Most importantly, it was totally fun! The pictures look unbelievable!!! Her work is outstanding and I would recommend Jane Ivy Photography for any situation. I will definitely use her again and again. Thanks so much for everything!! :)" - Lisa G., IL

"5 stars no question!! Not only does she do a fabulous job with weddings, she also has a natural talent for photographing babies. One of the best baby shower gifts you can give a family member or a friend is a gift certificate for photos and I wouldn't recommend anyone else. VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!" - Bubby Bobaloo, IL

"Wonderful session; in and out in 25 minutes and we had so many wonderful photos afterwards. Carla was great with our 1 year old daughter." - Frank, IL

"Carla is such an amazing photographer, and she helped me realize one of my passions. Before Jane Ivy Photography started, I had never taken professional pictures of myself. When Carla asked me to come get pictures taken to help her advertise, I was thrilled to help! At first, I was nervous I was going to disappoint Carla, but she was so patient and understanding, and everything felt so comfortable. She took her time to make me feel comfortable and she helped steer me in the right direction. I've done three different photo shoots with Jane Ivy, and I absolutely love them! Modeling is a huge part of my life because of her, and I never would've started in modeling if it wasn't for her. All of my girlfriends ask where I get my pictures taken, and I'm proud to say Jane Ivy!" - Bobbie, IL

"We recently had our son's newborn pictures taken at Jane Ivy and were absolutely blown away with the photos. It is not easy taking baby pictures but Carla found a way to capture so many beautiful moments. She was extremely professional and very patient throughout the photo shoot. Because of Jane Ivy we will have memories of our son that last forever. We will recommend Jane Ivy to anyone interested in getting pictures done and we can't wait to come back for more!" - Debbie, IL

"I am a person who absolutely hates taking pictures. I didn't feel that I photograph well. I went to Jane Ivy to have some photo's done. She made me feel relaxed & comfortable. The directions she gave were simple & to the point. The end result was so great I couldn't believe it was me. This is the only place I'll go to to have photos done of myself & my family. I've recommended her to several other people since then." - Corresha, IL

“Thank you Carla, you were so easy to work with and fun too! Thank you for meeting us at the park for our engagement photos and dealing with all the trials of taking our evening wedding photos at the conservatory. We can't thank you enough for capturing our wedding in such a beautiful way. We love our photos and have recommended Jane Ivy Photography to all of our friends and family.” -Heather and Rob, Chicago, IL

“We highly recommend Jane Ivy Photography by Carla Jane to anyone for any occasion. Our engagement photos, wedding photos and pregnancy photos are amazing. Thank you so much! I will be seeing you when my little one is born.” -Kelly and David, Chicago, IL

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