Redwall Photo

Look no further, the best photographer in Chicago! As brides you know once you get engaged, your on the hunt for your perfect wedding vendors. In my case, the first stop was Redwall Photography. We knew that photography was one of our biggest «wants» in our wedding because photos can show so much emotion in a still shot! Well it was a December evening and it was a few weeks after we got engaged and once we met Tasha that night, we knew that this was the company we were going to go with. Like I said. look no further. She walked us through some examples of her work and talked through all the options — that alone sold us how dedicated she was to her work. Once we booked, everything else was made so easy by Tasha, with constant communication & understanding of what we wanted. Our engagement session was so much fun and she made us feel so comfortable! Her husband Aaron is so awesome too! They make a great team. Fast forward to our wedding day, logistics were quite difficult for our wedding causing a lot of movement and craziness but Tasha & Aaron were able to manage it quite well and seemed to be everywhere at one time! She captured so many great memories that we will cherish ALWAYS! People constantly contact me to ask who our photographer was and that they LOVED our photos! Makes me feel so good that we knew we made the right choice. Tasha at Redwall Photography is someone that makes you feel like you’ve known her forever and makes your wedding experience that much better!
We will be using Tasha for our other memories we’d like to capture!
Thanks again, Tasha

Tasha was just amazing. I’ve never been so impressed with the amazing service she provides.
She is quick in her response and turn around time to you. She is genuinely caring and friendly. Her and her husband made it so comfortable to take engagement photos, something my fiancé was not very comfortable doing. She made my fiancé feel so comfortable and natural that when we got home he said he had fun taking them. The quality of her photos are just amazing. She has such an artistic eye and so in tune to every detail it was very much appreciated. Would recommend to any of my friends

Tasha shot our wedding and engagement shoot and did such an amazing job! She knew the exact shots we wanted, but also was creative and got some great, unique shots all around Chicago and in Evanston (where our ceremony was). She and Aaron work together very well and are so fun to be around.

My husband and I were only engaged for 7 ½ months and because of this short time frame we had to make decisions pretty quickly. Redwall was one of the first vendors we hired and it was such a relief to know that we could be confident that such a big part of our day was in good hands. Tasha and her husband are wonderful to work with and a lot of fun. They made us feel very comfortable during our engagement photos and this prepared us a lot for the big day. Tasha helped a lot with things like the schedule for the day and communicating with other vendors. She definitely knows what she is doing. Tasha also answered all of my questions promptly through email and was always available to talk if I had to call her with questions or concerns. I strongly recommend Redwall Photo.

Tasha took both our engagement and wedding photos. We recently received our wedding photos from her, and while I knew based on my experience with our engagement photos, they would be wonderful, our wedding photos turned out to be more beautiful than anything I could have imagined.
Tasha allows for you to be yourself and stages when necessary. She has an easy personality that works well with all personality types and is great fun to have with you on your big day. Tasha was prompt in communication with us and was more than willing to assist any requests we had. All of our family and friends can’t stop raving about our photos and we continue to tell everyone how amazing Tasha is! Look no further, you’ve found the best photographer!

Tasha and Aaron are simply amazing. They went above and beyond all of our expectations during the engagement shoot and even more so on the wedding day. They are great people, very engaging and extremely talented.
Hiring Redwall was easily the best decision we made for our wedding. 5 stars, without a shadow of a doubt.
Save yourself the hassle and uncertainty, call Tasha now.

Tasha was one of THE BEST decisions we made early on in our wedding planning process. A good friend told me to initially disregard the wedding plan «to do» timeline and first focus on the stuff that really means a lot to you. For my husband and I those were the memories, venue and music. So we set out to find a photographer who wouldn’t make us feel awkward and staged but would still catch all of the classic moments we would cherish.
Throughout the search we did NOT come across another photographer who was as professional, kind, courteous, hilarious and humble as Tasha. Before we even signed the contract she invited us to her office where we all chatted and visited. It felt a little like a first date. But like all good relationships she listened extremely well, gave us knowledgeable feedback via fun conversation and opened up her heart (aka photo portfolio) to us to peruse to get an idea of her past work. Just looking at her work alone should seal the deal for anyone. However, the fact that she is a complete joy to be around makes it an even sweeter deal. Over the course of the rest of the planning process Tasha answered my random wedding questions, reviewed my timelines to be sure we weren’t cutting things too tight among many other things. She was as much a planning sounding board as she was our photographer. I couldn’t have gotten through putting everything together without her industry insight and generous help.
Needless to say our engagement photos were unbelievable. Tasha climbed into swampland, jumped over fences and scaled tree trunks to get shots that are striking. She helped us relax and get comfortable being ourselves in front of the camera so when our wedding day came around we were relaxed and ready to smile and joke around with her and Aaron and have a good time. Cause it’s your wedding, right? You’re supposed to have some fun! And man was it fun!
Tasha works incredibly hard; she’s creative and truly has an eye for this. My friends and family have all since asked for her information to engage her for family photos, baby photos, weddings, everything. I look forward to working with her again in the future because she’s officially spoiled us from working with anyone else to document our lives together.

Tasha was our wedding photographer this summer and we couldn’t recommend her more highly! When you get married in July (see also: smack dab of wedding seasons), it can be hard to get a hold of vendors. While Tasha was busy like many of the others, she always got back to us quickly and put so much thought into our day. Both our engagement and wedding photos turned out even more beautifully than we could have ever imagined! Her and her sidekick/​husband/​lighting expert Aaron are fun, professional, and make a great team. Pick them, you won’t regret it!

Tasha was our wedding photographer and we’re so happy she was! If I could give her more than five stars I would.
Besides the fact that all our photos are AMAZING (seriously, everyone who’s seen them has complimented us on how great they are), Tasha is incredibly professional and easy to work with.
Planning a wedding is an interesting experience and how well it goes mainly depends on the vendors you choose. I assumed since the wedding industry is a pricey racket, at least all the vendors would be professional, right? Not so! Luckily for us, Tasha was one of the good ones. She always responded to our emails in a timely, personable manner, which I really appreciated it. Her husband Aaron, who acts as her assistant, was also super nice.
Compared to a lot of other photographers we researched, Tasha’s pricing is a really good value. It includes an engagement session (I didn’t think it was necessary, but so glad we had one), all-​day photography on the wedding day and a print credit. Our wedding photos were delivered a little late, but we weren’t in a hurry & Tasha gave us more $ towards the print credit because of the delay.
I could go on & on. Tasha’s great, so just hire her already!!!

Our wedding was last fall but it feels like yesterday every time I look at our amazing photographs. I am still in awe of all of the moments Tasha captured and how gorgeous the pictures are. Hiring Tasha to shoot our wedding was by far the easiest and best decision we made during wedding planning. From our first consultation and engagement session to the big day she was incredibly friendly, helpful and professional. Almost a year after our wedding people still compliment our wedding photos and I can’t stop myself from looking at them all the time!

After I found Tasha’s website and looked over her portfolio, I couldn’t stop looking. I’m not really sure why we bothered meeting with other photographers because I already knew I wanted her to shoot my wedding. She is one of the most professional, friendly and an overall wonderful person to be around.
We connected instantly at our first meeting with Tasha and Aaron; my husband works in the music industry and they had many mutual «band friends». From our initial consultation to our wedding day, we were so happy with our choice from start to finish. I hardly knew she was there throughout our wedding day because she wasn’t intrusive or in our face, but clearly she captured hundreds of images that, over a year later, we can’t stop looking at and that we’ll cherish for years to come.
Tasha’s work is amazing, and I find new favorite photos in every set she posts. She responded promptly to all of my emails and calls, and even patiently answered all my attorney-father’s questions about her contract!
I recommend her to anyone and everyone that I possibly can, so you better book her fast!

We found Tasha and Aaron through referrals from other photographers, and we were absolutely THRILLED to have Redwall document the memories from our wedding. Photography was the most important vendor at our wedding, and Tasha and Aaron were professional and super supportive on our big day. In making our decision, we sorted through almost over 100 photographers in the Chicagoland area — ones that would capture the emotions and reactions that would help us re-​live that day. I still remember the day that my husband and I sorted through her portfolio and looked at each other and said «yes! let’s contact her!!!». (For future brides — one of the stand out qualities about Tasha’s work is its consistency — not just how photos look when there is a model-​esque hsuband and bride — we really did our homework to make sure every wedding we saw was captured beautifully!)
We got married in early August and throughout the day, rain drizzled and I found myself worried about our outdoor ceremony. Tasha was there with me and my entire family as we were getting ready and did her best to appease my anxiety. Throughout the ceremony and reception, I almost forgot that Tasha and Aaron were there to take photographs — they just felt like a natural part of our celebration.
One of the moments I remember most is at the end of the night (I know, they are SO committed) when Tasha came up running to me to tell me that she had forgotten to take some snapshots of the ring, and was adamant about getting even this very last detail before they called it a day. Even though «details» are important to me, it was Tasha’s eagerness and her commitment to capture every last little detail of my day that really stuck with me. Not only that, but she loves tea, so I think we’re pretty much bonded for life.
We haven’t received our photos yet, but we can’t wait to relive some of the best moments of our day. Redwall was just awesome — as the reviews here suggest, you NEED to contact them for your wedding/​engagement!

Love Tasha and Aaron. LOVE THEM!
They shot our wedding and they were the most fun people to work with. The entire process was great and we got the photos back in a VERY timely manner.
I’m not a wordy person so I’ll just say that I cannot recommend them enough. If you’re looking for a photographer, you can stop. You’ve found them. Now pick up your phone and call. You’re doing yourself a favor.

Looking back at our entire experience with Tasha, I can say with utmost certainty that our decision to work with her was the best decision we made for our wedding (and I loved everything about our wedding) (and I’m a guy).
We were connected via mutual friends at my request, because I had come across her concert/​band photography and I immediately thought, «I don’t know if she does weddings or not, but I want our photos to look like this.» After a few quick introductions and a sit-​down that required a plane trip (we live in Philly, wedding was in Chicago), we were absolutely positive that we had found someone that we felt was on the same wavelength as us.
Not only did we find someone that we knew was going to do a great job and capture our day, but most importantly, we found someone that WANTED to blow us away, and loved that she knew she could.
Our engagement shoot was such an extreme adventure, that even without the truly beautiful photos it created, I will remember that day fondly for life.
The day of our wedding, while there were a thousand moving parts, the beam of confidence and composure came from Tasha and crew, as you could see the creativity wheels spinning in her eyes from the get-​go.
Sometimes, talent can lack passion. In Tasha’s case, they seem to fuel each other. Plus, she’s funny, and nice, and sweet, and extremely understanding to the «sensitivities» of wedding chaos.
You will spend a lot of money (I just started sweating at the memory) on things that will last no longer than the hours of your wedding day, often times not even a tangible «thing». Your photos will be something that last a lifetime and take you back to the day, no matter how much time will pass. What Tasha created for us was more than photos of an event, she created something that was a part of the event.
I can’t wait for an opportunity to work with her again. I won’t even hesitate. And in case my wife is reading this, no, that doesn’t mean I want to have another wedding.

Tasha did a phenomenal job capturing our wedding. I knew straight away I wanted to book her services after seeing the care she spent in photographing other weddings, events, and portraits as shown on her site. And after meeting with her the deal was sealed.
She strived to make sure we were happy all through the process and I know she will do the same for every single client. Her pricing structure allows you the wiggle room to get exactly what you want at a great price and she got us the proofs in record time.
I honestly cannot wait to have more events for Tasha to photograph — anniversaries, babies, a Tuesday afternoon.

My fiancée and I recently booked Tasha for our wedding and we are SO happy that we did. Our engagement pictures turned out excellent, even though it was a very cold and overcast day. Unfortunately, you can’t plan on weather, but Tasha ensures that the pictures that come out of the day are special and that you are satisfied. Saying that we were satisfied by our pictures does not even come close to giving them the justice that they deserve.
Tasha is a wonderful person who truly takes into account the wants and wishes of her clients. Even on a cold day, Tasha was shooting with a smile and ensuring that we were making our engagement shoot a special day for us. Her assistant, Aaron, was always making us laugh and making sure that we were comfortable and giving Tasha help with whatever she needed.
My fiancée and I would highly recommend Tasha. Her shooting our wedding is one of the things that we are looking forward to most with our wedding. We have been to a TON of weddings in the past few years and each time we stand up in a wedding, we leave saying «I’m SO glad we have TASHA because I KNOW she won’t be like that.» If you have a wedding coming up and you’re looking for a photographer, there’s nobody better than Tasha at Redwall Photography.

Tasha is a woman I’d marginally known through mutual friends, as she got her start by photographing artists that were my friends/​acquaintances as well!
I’m a model, and I am thankful that I had the privilege of being connected to Tasha’s Redwall Photography business by virtue of knowing the same people.
Tasha’s talent is unmatched. Her photography is best described as ethereal– out of this world, heavenly, flattering, beautiful work. She knows how to work her angles– and if you know how to do that as a model, your photos will be THAT much better.
BUT! Even if you’ve no experience in front of a camera, Tasha has a skill to capture the best perspective of any moment, posed or not. Her equipment is top notch and she does something with the *focus* of a print that makes the subject stand out in a most beautiful way.
Whether you’re a doorknob or a bride, Tasha will make you look incredibly breathtaking. She has a skill to make the most average subject look like an angel.
A year or so ago, a girlfriend of mine from high school asked me about Tasha when she saw my portfolio photos. She subsequently hired Redwall Photo for HER OWN engagement and wedding photos. I hadn’t even SEEN or talked to this girl in years, but my modeling photos on Facebook spoke wonders and my girl Krystle loved the footage from her special day. The photos turned out amazingly, and Tasha sent me a most wonderful thank-​you package that is unprecedented by any other professional I know.
She’s an angel. Her work at
speaks for itself. I also have a portfolio set of pictures she took for me on my website:
You will be nothing short of happy to work with the beautiful artistic mind of Tasha Schalk. No BS here.

I can’t say how much I like Tasha and her work! Booked her for my wedding. Our engagement pictures were fantastic, cant wait for the wedding. She answers emails right away, her customer service is great and her photo quality is also great. By far my favorite vendor for my wedding. Not sure if my other post went through but whatever she deserves all the star ratings!

Love Tasha! We haven’t used her yet, but booked her as our wedding photographer. Before our initial meeting, Tasha asked where we were having our reception. She looked up our reception venue online, and emailed back to give her thoughts on it. I was immediately impressed.
She is warm, professional, and takes gorgeous photographs. She’s attentive to detail, but willing to be flexible to accommodate what your tastes and preferences are.
Her prices are a steal, in my opinion, and we can’t wait to work with her!

Tasha was an absolutely amazing asset in my wedding – both as a photographer and a friend. Her professionalism and kindness were so necessary to my wedding day that I couldn’t imagine it without her. From the start, she worked with us to determine exactly what we wanted, and she outdid herself to deliver excellent product. She was organized, flexible, and extremely capable. I always felt as if I were in the right hands, and she kept me calm throughout the whole process. And of course, she brought her distinctive style to the photographs themselves, which are both original and classic. We received so many beautiful photos that we couldn’t decide which ones to print and display!
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I would recommend Tasha to anyone!