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Introducing The Absolute Best Thing. An elevated portrait station for your event, perfectly matched to your style, utterly unique to each event, and achingly unforgettable. We are available worldwide and can't wait to work with you.

This installation of The Absolute Best Thing was at @wishuponawedding's Blissful Wishes ball at @bridgeportartcenter in Chicago, made in collaboration with @atmosphereeventsgroup, @anemonechicago, @boweryandbash, and @quest_events.

This reel was created by the excellent @adambibaphoto. by @theabsolutebestthing

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5 months ago

The Absolute Best Thing was so happy to sponsor @karma_events_ny's @karmakonnect_ny at @theleverclubnyc last week! This popup portrait studio, full of the colors of a Sicilian summer, was made possible with incredible dimensional florals and moss towers by @houseofbernal , and drapery from @shadesofgreyproductions. My team consisted of @adambibaphoto behind the camera and @jessngfilms assisting. The full gallery is linked in the bio above!

Credits for Karma Konnect:
Event Planner: @karmakonnect_ny @karma_events_ny
Venue & Catering: @theleverclubnyc
Florals: @houseofbernal
Draping and Lighting: @shadesofgreyproductions
Music: @amp_djband_hybrid
Photo: @tuanbco
Photo: @kristymayphoto
Photo: @weddingsbyshootingstars
Video: @parkstreetweddings
Content Creation: @daniella_sansotta_films
Portrait Experience: @theabsolutebestthing
Entertainment: @phoenixentertainment_nyc
Floor Wrap: @gotoshout
Signage: @creerbyr
Cake: @mirinadlercakes
Gelato: @dolcecaterer
Favor and Experience: @nellasualuce
Mentalist: @carlforman_
Photo Booth: @fluxphotoboothco
Illustration: @jp.moda_illustration
Invitation: @alpinecreativegroup
Weather Forecasting: @ironicreports
Media Partner: @partyslate
Caviar: @casperscaviar
Rentals: @premiumeventrentals
Sushi: @ichibanjapanesecatering
Style Guide: @francesca_stylist.to.the.bride taken in Lever House by @theabsolutebestthing

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2 months ago

A few snaps from the @wipaphiladelphia gala from my pocket camera! A ridiculously excellent banger of a party!

Creative Direction, Event & Floral Design: @elizabethmargaretevents
Venue: @hortcenterevents @hortcenter.philly
Conservatory Tent: @eventquip
Catering: @byconstellation
Entertainment: @eastcoastentertainment + @dbeartists
AV Event Production: @revolutioneventpro
Stationery & Event Branding: @inkandpressco
Event Draping: @onqproductionsevents
Presenting Sponsor: @goodlightpresets
Specialty Furniture: @highstylerentals, @taylorcreativeinc, @visionfurniturephl
Table Top Rentals: @partyrentalltd
Photography: @lizandolinaphotography, @kylajeanette, @graceandardor
Videography: @harrisonfilms
Portrait Experience: @ILLUMINATEby.TheoMilo
Content: @maidofcontent
Digital Content & Projection: @10thfloorproductions
Linens, Custom Rugs & Fabric: @bbjlatavola
Custom Flooring: @gotoshout
After Party: @eastcoastentertainment (@gogogadjetband + @taigafrfr)
Hotel: @the_rittenhouse, @fsphiladelphia
Wholesale Floral: @DVFlora
Custom Fabrication: @woodenheartsboutiquellc, @herella_design
Tent Chandelier: @admiradesign
Floral Team: @7bloomsevents, @margaux_stledger, @alwaysbeautiful, @mossandfern_floral, @wildthingsfloralartistry
Floral Donation: @forgetmeknot
Vodka: @city1vodka
Tequila: Proximo Spirits
Champagne: @frankswine
Aroma: @airaroma
Meteorologist: @ironicreports
HMUA: @aimeebeambrides, @michelewildermanbridal, @Kristynkennedymua, @kristenfiori, @happilyeverafterhair, @airhairandmakeup
Napkins: @mydrap_northamerica
Transport: @acelimousine
Restrooms: @walters_portable_toilets
Valet: @alberhaffparking
Mentalist: @carlforman_ Photo shared by The Absolute Best Thing on March 20, 2026 tagging @fultonevents, @tuanbco, @mikethevilla, and @fultonevents_caitlin. May be an image of text. taken in Horticulture Center by @theabsolutebestthing

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4 months ago

The Absolute Best Thing x Wish Upon A Wedding, last Thursday at the Blissful Wishes Ball.

Thanks to @atmosphereeventsgroup, @anemonechicago, @boweryandbash, and @quest_events for making this TABT install the most epic one yet! It was a delight to create portraits in our popup studio for Chicago's wedding industry elite.

(If you're in these photos, please comment and I'll tag you!) taken in The Skyline Loft @ Bridgeport Art Center by @theabsolutebestthing

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6 months ago

It’s easy to tell when your stuff is a hit - every single guest from this wedding lined up for The Absolute Best Thing.

NYC Film Photographer | Chicago Film Photographer | Chicago Portrait Photographer | NYC Fashion Photography | NYC Photobooth | Chicago Photobooth taken in New York City by @theabsolutebestthing

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8 months ago

As the Community Development chair for our @emergeeventcollective region, it was a pleasure to see everything come together for our three-day retreat in New York earlier this year. Really, I picked the cushiest leadership job, as talking to people and making them feel welcome is a real treat! All these cool photos of me are from fellow photographers @zaniduwayne and @julianribinikstudios.

New York Film Photographer | New York City Photographer | Large Format Film Photography | NYC Portrait Photography | Emerge Event Collective taken in New York, New York by @theabsolutebestthing

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8 months ago

One of the numerous customization options with The Absolute Best Thing: shooting large-format film. A meticulous process that uses a century-old camera and enormous sheets of celluloid, only a few select event professionals use this extremely unforgiving process. However, the results are unlike anything else.

Swipe to see behind the scenes of this shoot, which was coupled with an industry luncheon at The Atria Chicago.

The Atria | Chicago Photographer | Large Format Film Photographer | Film Photographer | Chicago Film Photography | Chicago Portrait Photographer | The Atria Chicago taken in The Atria by @theabsolutebestthing

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9 months ago

Introducing @theabsolutebestthing - a fully custom popup portrait studio for your event. If you like the idea of a photo booth but need something so much more, I’ve got you! Imagine fully emotive portraits of your guests, done in an immersive space with furniture, floral, decor, flooring, lighting and pipe and drape that matches the aesthetic of your event.

This is the culmination of my nearly twenty years of wedding photography experience. I can’t wait to show you how amazing your event could be with The Absolute Best Thing.

www.theabsolutebestthing.com - link in bio.

#chicagoweddingphotographer #chicagophotoboothrental #chicagophotobooth #chicagoweddings #chicagoweddingplanner #chicagoweddingvendor #newyorkweddingphotographer #nywedding #newyorkphotobooth #nyphotoboothrental #nycweddingvenue #nycweddingplanner taken in New York, New York by @theabsolutebestthing

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a year ago

Hi! I’ve been busy in the last few months launching my new venture - a high-end popup portrait studio for events! It is The Absolute Best Thing. Using the best of my skills as a portraitist, fine art photographer and event photographer, I cannot wait for you to experience what I can do. Check it out at @theabsolutebestthing.

#chicagoportraits #chicagoportraitphotographer #chicagophotography #chicagoheadshot #chicagoheadshotphotographer #newyorkportraitphotographer #nycportraitphotographer #nycphotographer #nycfashionphotography #nycfashionphotographer #fashionphotographer #editorialphotographer #portraitphotography taken in New York City by @theabsolutebestthing

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a year ago

An unforgettable experience in a never-repeated studio for one-of-a-kind portraits.

The Absolute Best Thing, now booking for 2025 and 2026. Link in bio. by @theabsolutebestthing

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a year ago

We work with your planning team, florist and rental company, but we do all of the design work. No additional effort required from you.

The Absolute Best Thing, now booking for 2025 and 2026. Link in bio. by @theabsolutebestthing

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