The little moments that pass by in the blink of an eye are more meaningful than we could ever imagine.
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER: CHICAGO, IL | PITTSBURGH, PA | PHILADELPHIA, PA
EMOTIONAL, AUTHENTIC, TIMELESS
Photojournalistic images that are
It’s true what they say - your big day will be over in the blink of an eye. For all the moments and special details you’ve been planning for so long, you don’t want them to be over too quickly. My goal is to capture those moments, preserve those memories, so you can relive them for the rest of your life.
I truly believe that your photographer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during your wedding planning process. Not only are they by your side every moment of the day - from getting ready with your squad, to getting low on the dance floor - but they capture the moments that will fly by or fly under your radar! Your photographer is the one person to bring you these memories to look back on for years to come.
Make sure the memories of your big day are captured! Every friend and family member, every behind-the-scenes detail, every memorable moment - I'm here to save them all for years to come.
HERE’S HOW THIS WORKS
1 - Inquire
First step - make sure I have your date available & set is aside for you! Weddings are typically booked a year in advance. After you inquire about a specific date, you have first dibs.
Don’t worry, I’m here every step of the way - starting now.
2 - Chat
As long as I have your date available, we’ll set up a time to chat - virtually or over coffee! - and make sure we’re a good fit for your wedding (and maybe start going over some preliminary details!)
3 - Plan
I’ll keep in touch over the coming months to make sure we go through all the details - from timeline to venues, the must-have family lineups to any nitty gritty details you want to make sure are captured on your big day.
4 - Capture
On your big day, I’m here for you every step of the way. Let this one day — the biggest day of your life — be everything you could dream of. You get to be YOU while I capture every subtlety and significant turn of events.
5 - Reminisce
It goes by in the blink of an eye. And while you can’t go back and relive you best day ever, you can look back at every moment captured and bring back those stories & memories for decades to come.
6 Hours of Coverage
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Timeline Coordination
High-Resolution Online Gallery
Print Release
$3,000
BASIC COLLECTION
8 Hours of Coverage
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Timeline Coordination
High-Resolution Online Gallery
Print Release
$3,500
STANDARD COLLECTION
8 Hours of Coverage
Engagement Session
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Timeline Coordination
High-Resolution Online Gallery
Photo Box with Customized USB
Print Release
$4,000
PREMIUM COLLECTION
FAQs
How much coverage do we need?
I’ll work with you to advise the right amount of coverage for your wedding based on my experience and your plans for the day! A few guidelines are the venue(s) and travel time between sites, size of your wedding party, number of events and the length of your reception. Most couples wind up needing 8 hours of coverage for a standard wedding.
How do we know what photos we’ll definitely get from our wedding?
Every standard moment of your day will be captured! From walking down the aisle, your first kiss, entrance, toasts, and dancing - I’ll be there for it all. During our conversations, I’ll work intimately with you to create a personalized photography timeline and shotlist for your wedding. We’ll identify your must-have portraits, schedule for the day and everything in between!
“I’m awkward in photos - will you help pose us?”
Yes! I’ll make sure we capture beautifully posed photos for the living room mantlepiece, as well as guided prompts to provoke authentic, natural expressions from you and your partner.
How many photos will we receive?
You can anticipate receiving approximately 50-75 final images per hour photographed. An 8-hour wedding typically delivers ~500 edited, high resolution gallery available to my couples & their family members.
Do you photograph LGBTQIA+ weddings?
I believe in love for all - full stop. No limits, no clauses, no restrictions. I would be honored to capture the day of your marriage.
Do you travel for weddings?
Absolutely! I typically serve a 30mi radius from my main three U.S. cities: Chicago & Grayslake, IL | Pittsburgh | Philadelphia. However, I love to travel and would love to capture your wedding day wherever it may take me! Custom packages for destination weddings available - just shoot me a message and we can chat more!
ELIZABETH & KEN
“Of all the decisions for who to choose to take part in our wedding, my wife and were happiest with having Karen as our photographer. She was incredibly organized and well-prepared. She really showed that she wanted to listen to get our input on the timing and types of photos, and she just made the process go smoothly the entire day of the wedding. She even adjusted so well to some unexpected changes we had to make. Plus, we had a lot of fun with her taking pictures. Her pictures have looked amazing, and I couldn't recommend her highly enough!”