testimonials

There are NO words to describe to you what Anna and Nels mean to us but I'm going to try. I get teary-eyed just thinking about the impact they've had on us over the past two years. Anna and Nels are the most incredible people you'll ever meet and I'm not talking about their talent. Thank you (Nels and Anna) for touching our lives.

Now, lets talk photos. Phenomenal! Priceless! Mind-blowingly gorgeous! The talent these two possess is like no other. I would in a heart beat book them again for any and every event I have for the rest of my life. This was by far the most fun I'd ever had with photographers. Not only were they fun, impressive, kind, organized and professional, they were a part of the day. And not just because they were there. They were an actual part of our wedding day. They knew their stuff. They knew where to be, when. Who to tell to do what. They knew where to go on the property for the best shots. They knew what photo arrangements were going to mean the most to us and they got them. They even took photos we didn't know about that we didn't think of. It's incredibly nice and especially comforting as a bride to know that by having Nels and Anna on our side, you don't have one more thing to worry about. They have it covered.

Now crying, I urge all of you brides out there in the Chicago/Rockford area to do a few minutes of research. Visit their website, google them, do whatever you have to do. But after you're done, call them! Call them right away. This will be the day of your life you want them to capture, I can promise you that!

Thank you again Anna and Nels. We are forever grateful to know you, unbelievably honored to have worked with you, and sincerely touched to call you friends.

Taneel + Corey - Rockford, Illinois

Rik and I could not be happier with our decision to have Nels and you as our photographer. When we first started our wedding planning process, we agreed that the one thing we wouldn't "scrimp" on would be the photographer. After the wedding is over, the only thing we have left is the pictures. We don't have the food, we don't have the flowers, (we don't have the open bar...), we have the pictures. Your skills and guidance throughout the process were invaluable. Honestly, you and Nels were the only wedding vendor we completely trusted to follow through and follow through exceptionally. It was nice to have at least one thing we didn't have to stress about in the weeks leading up to the wedding.

Jess + Rik - Rockford, Illinois

Thank you again for the beautiful and personal wedding photos! After taking some time to comb through the photos, we realized that you have captured the essence of the entire wedding weekend perfectly. Your work is so creative - you are both incredibly talented! We have received numerous compliments - not only on the quality of the photographs, but also on your professionalism and enthusiastic personalities throughout the wedding events. Everybody loved you! Of course, we can't even begin to tell you how happy and completely satisfied we are with everything you have done for us.

Kristin + Dan - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wow is all I have to say. You two are the dynamic duo! I am absolutely IN LOVE with the wedding photos! Karl & I just feel so blessed to have you as our photographers. Your work truely made our event + we've got all the memories captured to prove it. It's so funny, I've told Karl several times now that I like you two so much as people (not just as photographers) that if I had run into you at some random place, I would have invited you to the wedding anyway. You're just so dang fun! Thank you again for everything and for meshing with our group so well. We had the time of our lives!

Laura + Karl - Dominican Republic

We both can not thank you two enough for your hard work and energy on the day of our wedding. You killed it! I know it got a little hectic in the end but all in all it went pretty well. We just got back from our honeymoon and have not stopped talking about how much fun we had working with you guys. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Jessica + Aaron - Chicago, Illinois

I wish I could fully express how wonderful an experience it was to work with Nels and Anna. I found them through a Google search for wedding photographers in our area. Their pictures stood out in comparison to other photographers in our area. I loved how their pictures captured the emotions of the day and looked like works of art. When I met Nels and Anna in person, I knew they were the right people for the job. As our wedding day approached, they were extremely helpful in creating a detailed timeline for the day, helping me pick out places to take pictures after the ceremony, and brainstorming all of the important pictures that my husband and I wanted for our wedding day. They were easy to work with, professional, reliable, and always answered my questions in a timely manner. Above all, they were extremely organized and came with a plan. The pictures we received were beautiful. They were of the same quality and beauty of the wedding pictures posted on their wedding website. We have received many compliments on our pictures. Nels and Anna were one of my favorite wedding vendors to work with. If I could do it all over again, I would hire them again without hesitation.

Melissa + Dustin - Rockford, Illinois

My wife and I hired Nels Akerlund and Anna for our wedding photographers. I can't find the words to explain how amazing they were. They take absolutely stunning photographs. They are very creative and took so many unique shots all throughout the day. They were very easy to work with. Anna really cared about what kind of photos we wanted and planned out all the details for us. These two are such professionals and we felt so lucky to have them at our wedding. They've had photos published in National Geographic for goodness sakes! Thank you Nels and Anna! We love you guys!

Michael + Rebecca - Chicago, Illinois

You two are beyond wonderful, and we’re so grateful to have had the opportunity to have such talented and personable people capture our images. You two managed to seamlessly blend a remarkable aesthetic eye with an ability to capture emotion - it was amazing to see how the photos became works of art while conveying the joy and poignancy of our wedding. You are such tremendously fun people - folks who we were delighted to spend time with, and who our guests instantly liked too! Photos were a high priority for us, and we couldn’t be happier in every respect. Thank you so very much for your phenomenal work!

Erin + Andy - Big Island, Hawaii

We love the images! You captured our day perfectly and I can't even explain how happy we are with your work!

Kelly + Ben - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Nels and Anna Akerlund are fabulous photojournalists! I was thrilled when they agreed to photograph my wedding day. They were extremely professional and extremely personable as well. I felt comfortable, which is important...they were photographing me during one of the most memorable days in my life...and they captured perfect moments in their film. Beautiful...I highly recommend Nels Akerlund Photography. Nels Akerlund thinks outside of the box....which results in absolutely breathtaking photographs. Props...

Kim + Derek - Rockford Illinois

We couldn't be more thrilled with our pictures! Nels and Anna were fantastic to work with throughout the whole process. They took the time to capture all of the little details of our wedding and really played such an important part in our special day. We have received numerous compliments on our photos and have had so many friends mention "just how great our photographers were"!! Thank you Nels & Anna!!!

Sarah + Ian - Rockford, Illinois

We wanted Nels to be our photographer as soon as we were engaged. They are amazing! They were part of the entire wedding. Anything we asked they would do. None of our ideas were turned down. Everyone at the wedding commented on how woonderful our photographers were and then when everyone saw the pictures they were even more amazed. We would recommend Nels to anyone and we already have. Our pictures are amazing and we are so happy with the final product. Thank you Anna and Nels for everything! You truly made our special day more special!

Lauren + Matthew - Rockford, Illinois

We love the DVD and what a beautiful presentation in the Cypress case with one of our images! I just looked through all of our wedding shots (which I haven't done in quite awhile), and I can't tell you how happy I am right now! Looking through the DVD made me laugh, cry, and now I think I'm glowing. The pictures brought back so many wonderful memories of the day and even things we had forgotten about already. We can't thank you guys enough for capturing everything on our special day! We are looking forward to working on our album in the near future!

Dave + Colleen - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

The pictures are awesome!!!! We love them so much...not sure how we will narrow it down to make an album! Anyway, thank you so much for capturing our celebration and making us better looking than we actually are!!

Tarah + Clay - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

My wife and I hear nothing but "You have the best wedding pictures ever". I can only agree, the pictures that we received from Nels Akerlund Photography are the most original, funny, unique, pretty, sophisticated, and sexy photos I have seen from a wedding. Nels and Anna were able to take photos of us that people I haven't talked to in years call me to tell me how cool my wedding pictures are. At one point during our "trash the dress" sessions Nels told me "You are gonna need more walls". He was right we had to get a digital frame in order to be able to display all of our favorites. They are fun to work with and will get a smile from any crying ring bearer or screaming flower girl. They are genuinely nice people and very easy to work with. If you want great pictures do not use anyone else!

Jaime + Woody - Cancun, Mexico

Mike and I just keep talking about how wonderful the day was and what a delight it was to have you two as our photographers. I have been trying to think of something that can describe your work that day, but I can't find the words that do it justice. You added a layer to the day that made it extra special. The pictures that you have been sending are so much fun- it has helped us to relive the day a little. Thank you for everything!

Mike + Rebecca - Chicago, Illinois

I can't thank you enough on how amazing the two of you were. I honestly could not have asked for better attention to detail that you did. My mother was so pleased with everything as well. Anyway, thank you again Anna - we never thought we would have felt as relaxed and comfortable as you guys made us feel.

Angela + Jay - Nahsville, Tennessee

Thank you again for such amazing photos - the day went by so fast, and you two captured every special, memorable moment. We are so grateful!

Suzanne + Nate - Carol Stream, Illinois

I spent all afternoon looking at our amazing wedding pictures, thank you Nels and Anna for capturing our special day, you far exceeded our expectations!

Marissa + Steve - Rockford, Illinois

Mike and I had SUCH a great wedding, and we can't thank you and Nels enough. Every single person we have spoken to asked about you guys and commented on what an amazing job you did the whole day. We really couldn't have been happier. Thank you so, so much!!!!!!

Danielle + Mike - Rockford, Illinois

I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for the great experience yesterday. Josh and I felt very comfortable while getting our engagement photos taken. That was our biggest concern! Thank you for making it feel relaxing and natural. We can't wait to see the results!

Teresa + Josh - Rockford, Illinois

We had a very unique wedding and Anna and Nels were able to capture it beautifully. They were very willing to work with our schedule and helped us navigate through all of our events. We absolutely love our pictures and will cherish them for the rest of our lives. Our biggest problem was choosing which pictures we love the best. We would highly recommend Anna and Nels!!

Hilary + Raghav - Rockford, Illinois

Our wedding vision came together quickly - I wanted a photographer who would go out on a limb and look at my wedding day with a fresh perspective. When I found Nels and Anna's website, I was in love! After meeting them, I knew it was a perfect match. I gave them free reign to capture all the intimate and crazy moments of our big day, and I could never have imagined that the story laid out on paper could so closely resemble my own memories. I am forever grateful for their artful approach and energy that translated to us and all of our wedding guests. Thank you both for your intuition and imagination. We'll cherish these images of the best day of our lives forever!

Abbey + Tanden - Belvidere, Illinois

Choosing Anna and Nels for our wedding photographers was hands-down the best money we spent on our wedding. Not only did they create beautiful and unique pictures for us to remember our day, but they were also incredibly helpful in coordinating the flow of the ceremony and reception. They were so much fun to work with and they really made it easy to relax and enjoy our long-awaited celebration. Their ability to capture each and every moment with a distinctive sense of style sets them apart from all other wedding photographers. We really loved them, and so did all of our guests!

Kate + Keith - Rockford, Illinois

Our wedding was a joyous day that we will never forget because of Anna and Nels. Their lighthearted humor and great personalities made our day and the picture taking process enjoyable at every turn. Nels and Anna's professional expertise, combined with an unarguable affinity for style, created unique photos that exceeded our expectations. We cannot thank them enough for making our wedding day special, and capturing it so beautifully.

Kimberly + Aaron - Cherry Valley, Illinois

The team from Nels Akerlund Photography was incredibly professional, and made us feel completely at ease that every detail would be taken care of. It was so comforting to know that we didn't have to worry about a thing! They were able to capture our personalities and the emotion of the day in the most beautiful way. They captured details of our wedding day that I didn't even have a chance to notice! We're so grateful for your thoughtful eye and remarkable sense of who we are. Our wedding memories are strengthened by the photos, and we can't thank you enough for adding your creative touch to our perfect day.

Christin + Joe - Madison, Wisconsin

Working with Nels and Anna on our wedding day was every bride's dream. While being prepared and professional, they were also personable and kept the mood light and stress-free. Their gorgeous photos truly captured the magic of our special day!

Julie + Adam - Belvidere, Illinois

Nels and Anna captured every special moment of our wedding day. And you know your photographers are good when they jump in the frigid waters of Lake Michigan...just to get a better shot! We now have a lifetime of special memories from that day..and we couldn't be happier.

Dana + Park - Chicago, Illinois

Luke and I would absolutely recommend Nels and Anna for wedding photography. Why? 1. They made our pictures unique. We have people ask us all the time how we chose poses - and we give all the credit to the photographers. 2. They were flexible allowing us to take pictures in a variety of venues. 3. They captured the best moments. When you look at our wedding photography you can feel the happiness. 4. They are great people. Genuinely liking the photographers we worked with built trust, so we had no worries on the wedding day - we were able to relax and enjoy taking pictures. 5. The results. Our photos are fantastic. We have dozens up around our house, because we couldn't pick just one or two. You will not be disappointed.

Meghan + Luke - Rock Island, Illinois