Your joy captured forever
Your Joy is just the start
That’s right. Long after the first kiss as a married couple, the toasts are finished, flowers dried and cake’s been eaten, your photos are going to stand the test of time. I want you to close your eyes and imagine 50 years from now. Your grandkids are asking about how you met your person and what your wedding was like. You go to pull out your photo album and open it up. You turn to the first page and are instantly taken back to those moments of pure joy, vibrant emotion, and love.
You’re reminded of not only the special day, but also are thankful you made the very serious investment by booking your photographer. HI! That’s ME!!! And trust me, I totally get that wedding photography is an investment, so this is a decision you should not take lightly!
I’m here to help ease the stress that comes along with planning your elopement or engagement. I would be with you every step of the process, helping you curate every last detail so that when your big day comes along, we are all so prepared that we can just enjoy the magic of the day together (yes I said we, because I’m your designated 3rd wheel for the day- hope you don’t mind lol!) If any of this sounds great to you, SCROLL ON DOWN!
Elopements + Weddings
If you’re wondering what my client experience is like, read on!
I firmly believe that the joy you experience on your day needs to be treasured for a lifetime. Think about who you could potentially be passing these photos down to in the years to come! I’m here to make sure you get those timeless moments and will not skimp on capturing the magic of those bold, bright, and beautiful emotions. Because that’s the magic that will truly last a lifetime!
Here’s what my happy couples + families are saying:
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Heather + Jakob
“Erika was the very BEST! She was professional, but also friendly and fun! During the wedding ceremony she listened to what we wanted, and love the shots she got! After our ceremony she got through family pictures quickly but got all the shots we wanted. When we went to a different location, she captured the fun, laughter, and love between me and my husband and our bridal party! We then got our pictures back in a timely manner. Absolutely the best we could’ve asked for! If you want to feel comfortable and get the best pictures, Erika is your girl!”
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Erika + Dustin
“Erika has done so many photoshoots for our family, I’ve lost count at this point! She’s very flexible, easy to work with, and helps to improve on whatever vision you have for your photos. We are thankful to have a go-to family photographer that we trust- thank you Erika!”
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Michelle + Jack
My fiancé and I hired Erika to take our engagement photos and she was such a JOY to work with ;) Immediately upon booking, Erika was eager to give us suggestions on fun shooting locations. When I couldn’t decide on an outfit, Erika knew exactly the style of clothes that would look good on camera. Erika was professional and easy-going throughout the entire shoot. She made us feel comfortable and at ease during our session, even in the chilly Chicago weather! Thank you again, Erika! We are so so happy with our photos!”
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Leah + Jason
“Our family of 6 had the best time with Erika! She was a professional that got to our location before us, scoped out the area to make sure we could get some good shots, and even brought props for the kids! She captured some beautiful images of our children that we will cherish forever. Our crew is not always the most compliant but Erika had them smiling and posing naturally and the pictures perfectly capture this season of life we are in! Thanks Erika for taking the time to give us this gift of memories we will have forever!”
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Danielle + Geoff
“I booked Erika for a surprise engagement shoot for my fiancé Danielle last year. Erika was extremely professional and after I told her my desired location for the proposal itself, she gave me a few tips about positioning and taking my time. She was so easy to work with and hid so well that even I didn’t see where she was taking the photos from! Photos are something I usually shy away from, but she did a great job keeping me engaged and took some great shots. Definitely would work with her again!”
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Leah + Simone
“Working with Erika was a dream. Since we got a free engagement session with the wedding package we chose, she felt like a friend from the start. We loved how she made sure we were comfortable and cared for all evening and truly went beyond what we thought a photographer would do- especially when it came to help getting the dance floor started! Our photos turned out perfect, thank you, Erika!”
INVESTING IN YOUR DAY
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Elopements
2024 Packages start at $3,000 + additional travel fees
Minimum of 4 Hours coverage on your day
Research + Location scouting
Unlimited Communication
Timeline Assistance
Printing + Social Media Release
Minimum of 200+ Edited Images
Sneak Peaks
Online Gallery for One Year
All the joy your hearts can contain!!!
Add- Ons A-La-Carte
Additional hours of coverage
Adventure Session
Travel (fees may apply)
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Weddings
2024 Packages start at $4,500
Experience 2 Featured:
8 hours of coverage
Complimentary Engagement Session
+ Additional Professional Photographer
Unlimited Communication
Day-of Timeline Assistance
Printing + Social Media Release
Minimum of 800 edited Images
Online Gallery for a minimum of one-year
All the joy your hearts can contain!!!
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Engagements + Couples
2024 Packages start at $500
THIS right here is my SWEET SPOT! It’s probably the first time we’re all meeting and maybe it’s your first professional shoot with your significant other!!! Well I assure you that you’re about to have a HECKIN good time with your fiancé and and you’ll walk away with photos to brag to everyone that they are YOURS. My engagement packages include two outfits + locations. Your best bet is to pick something where the MAGIC and JOY are authentically flowing (maybe it’s bowling, hiking, happy hour, getting ice cream, walking on the beach, or playing with your dog), that way I’m able to capture you in your most natural happy state!!!
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Portraits
Packages starting at $500
One Hour Session
Indoor or Outdoor options
Additional fee for studio option
40-50 Edited Photos
Up to 8 Members
Online gallery access
Print Options Available
THIS COULD BE YOU
What are you waiting for? Let’s make your dream day a reality!