Hi there!
A little about me...
I am Nancy Shares, a portrait and wedding photographer based in the Chicagoland area. I love what I do! I truly enjoy meeting new clients and developing lasting relationships. My work gives me the opportunity to create lifetime memories that can be passed on for generations. I often think about what it will be like for a future generation to look at the pictures I took 10, 20, 30, 40.... years later. Makes me smile!
Thank you for your interest in my work!
I care deeply in providing the best experience from beginning to end for my clients. I want to capture the emotion of every single moment so that you feel it each and every time you look back on your photos!
From my clients...
Price & Katie
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"Nancy was so kind and easy to work with, a true professional. She gave us the direction we needed throughout the day to get the best shots, and the pictures we received from her are absolutely beautiful! She was fun and flexible throughout the day, and wonderful to work with leading up to the wedding. I would definitely recommend booking with Nancy!"
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From my clients...
Kathryn & Riley
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"Nancy is the absolute BEST! She is talented, sweet, calm, and punctual! Aside from her stunning photography skills and all of the beautiful moments she captured, my favorite thing about Nancy is that she brings a sense of calm to what can be a very fast paced and intimidating day."
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From my clients...
Nick & Natalie
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"Nancy is absolutely phenomenal! From the engagement photos to the weeks after the wedding. My husband and I were relieved with how easy it was to work with Nancy. She made the whole process seamless and was very detail oriented which helped us so much! You couldn’t ask for a better photographer! I continue to look through the photos of the day and each time I find a new favorite. Her and her assistant, Hannah, were the perfect duo for our big day!"
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From my clients...
Patrick & Rachel
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"Nancy was the perfect photographer for our big day and the second photographer she brought, Hannah, was great as well. Nancy truly takes her time to get to know exactly what you want for your day, is detail-oriented and provides guidance as needed to help make the details easier to manage, and is just so lovely to work with!"
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From my clients...
Maeen & Bash
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"We couldn't be happier with Nancy's work. She was very professional, responsive, and worked fast to get us our pre-wedding and wedding photos. We loved her work and our families and guests enjoyed her fun way of capturing smiles. When we worked with Nancy she was always on time, communicative, and was fun to work with. She was giving us positive comments and made us laugh a lot. We Would definitely recommend her to all to-be-wed!"
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From my clients...
Veronica & Patrick
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"Her presence & patience made the entire day go so smoothly and took away all of those day of anxieties & nerves! She made sure to get all of the shots we requested plus more and in such a timely manner. Your wedding day goes by in the blink of an eye & all that remains are your photos.. As they say, a picture speaks a thousand words, & when looking at these we are reminded of such beautiful memories that we will treasure & cherish forever."
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From my clients...
Erica & Angelo
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"Nancy was an absolute pleasure to work with, she not only made us feel comfortable, but we could tell she genuinely enjoyed making these memories special for us! With the amount of stress that comes with wedding planning, Nancy has a knack for making this aspect of your big day as stress-free as she can. The quality of the pictures she captures speaks for themselves - they are absolutely beautiful! Not to mention, her bubbly and positive personality is just an added bonus - she's simply the best!!"
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From my clients...
Kathleen & William
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"Nancy is absolutely amazing!! She is extremely talented at what she does. Nancy was so positive and professional and made everything work with all the changes we made. She captured the most beautiful moments from our wedding. She definitely has an eye for photography and pays close attention to detail. I’m so grateful Nancy was our photographer. I can’t imagine anyone else. I highly recommend her!"
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From my clients...
Kaeli & Brant
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"My fiancé and I have worked with Nancy several times, so we had no doubt in our mind when it came to who would be capturing our big day next year! Nancy is probably the sweetest soul around who truly has a passion for what she does. She is a prompt responder/editor and has a genius mind when it comes to picking locations and poses. She truly is an expert when it comes to photography, whether it be family photos, senior photos, or wedding photography! We will always choose Nancy to capture our big moments!"
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From my clients...
Amanda & Matt
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"My makeup artist recommended Nancy to us and I'm so grateful that she did! Matt & I first met with her to go over the timeline and it gave us peace of mind knowing we had a plan in place for the big day. She and her assistant were very friendly & professional while working seamlessly alongside our videographers. Nancy kept everything on schedule while also being flexible. We received many compliments from family and our bridal party on how much they enjoyed working with her. We cannot recommend her enough!"
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From my clients...
Abbi & TJ
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"Nancy is an absolute pleasure to work with! We have been lucky to have her take newborn photos as well as maternity/family photos for us. She is very easy to communicate with, quick to respond, professional, and makes the pictures fun! She gets to know you and what you're looking for. The images she delivers are high quality and I've always received so many compliments when sharing them with friends & family. You will not regret booking Nancy to capture the special moments in your life, highly recommend!"
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From my clients...
Gina
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"Nancy is not only an extremely talented photographer but she is also an amazing person. Her kind and calming presence immediately puts you at ease. She gives direction and positive feedback to make you feel comfortable and confident throughout the session. We were blessed to have Nancy capture our engagement, wedding, newborn, family, marriage blessing and professional headshots. Nancy’s work is versatile & beautiful, she always exceeds our expectations. We cherish our photos and look forward to many more!"
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From my clients...
Christi
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"I cannot say enough great things about Nancy Shares Photography. Nancy has filmed some of my life’s greatest moments as well as shoots for my career. She has an exceptional gift at making anyone feel comfortable and beautiful in front of the camera. My husband and I were worried an engagement shoot would be awkward, but it was nothing but laughs and the photos were beautiful! Being a Bridal Makeup Artist I highly recommend Nancy to all of our Brides. She's the best and we love working with her!"
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From my clients...
Matthew & Celia
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"Where do we even begin? Nancy was absolutely incredible—hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very first conversation, she was warm, professional, and totally got our vision. On the day itself, she made us feel so comfortable and confident, and somehow managed to be everywhere without ever feeling intrusive. The photos are beyond stunning—emotional, romantic, joyful, and full of life!"
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