Congratulations again to you both, as well as your families during this exciting time. I appreciate you meeting with me to discuss your full vision for your celebration and how you see photography playing an important role in the day. I loved all of the unique elements and approach to the evening, and welcome all the creative elements you wish to incorporate and capture. My priority is for you to stay present, offering my experiences and guidance to your vision for photography, and collaborating with the great team you assemble at any step of the way.
Isabella &
Lev
April 17, 2027
Your time and consideration is greatly appreciated, and any questions are certainly welcomed. If you wish to move forward with the booking process, a 50% deposit confirms your date, with final balance due 30 days prior to the event. Please reach out as soon as possible to ensure your date availability.
Action
We'll start with always working. Constantly reading the room and thinking through the moment or steps ahead. Being conscious of what is happening, be it ceremonial or personal, and how my presence impacts that environment while still being able to capture it. Understanding when to step back and let the feelings breath, and when to step in and guide the photography. Everyone has different levels of confidence in front of the camera, but I love to learn your playful sides in the relationship and help shape those poses to look and feel authentic.
method
Being comfortable in your moments and the decisions that got you there. I focus on being your photographic guide through planning and an emotional constant day of, blending in and out to let you live in your day. Treating all parties with equity as we weave through events is the groundwork of a candidly told experience that you will continue to revisit. It is an honor to share these incredibly personal days as a matter of professional routine.
Priorities
What's my Process
Susie
You truly are the best in the business! How fortunate we are to have you at both girls weddings. Thank you for everything!!!
I understand your day calls for full day coverage, so this collection begins at 11 hours. It's possible your timeline calls for more coverage, so we can address that as the day takes a more formal shape. We also have 3 hours of coverage for your Friday welcome party. Finally, I will gladly compliment the moments with the classic look of 35mm film throughout the day.
$19,500
11 Hours Coverage + Welcome + 35mm Film
Custom Collection I
The Collections
• 11 hours coverage
• second photographer
• 35mm film
• welcome party (3 hours)
• sneak peak preview
• high resolution downloads*
• online print + viewing gallery
*All albums subject to sales tax*
$23,400
12 Hours Coverage + Welcome + Albums + 35mm Film
Custom Collection II
• 12 hours coverage
• second photographer
• welcome party (3 hours)
• 35mm film
• 12 x 12 couple album*
• two (2) 12 x 12 parent albums*
• sneak peak preview
• high resolution downloads*
• online print + viewing gallery
Building on the collection above, if you wish to make an early decision on albums, I have rounded out the collection to include them for you and your parents and added the 12th hour of coverage at no charge. A handmade 12x12 album for yourselves is that heirloom piece to display and carry on for anniversaries to come. Additionally, two 12x12 parent albums that can have custom layouts or duplicate your design.
*All albums subject to sales tax*
• 12 x 12
• 30 page spread design
• leather & non-leather covers
• name & date embossing
• medium weight page mounts
$2400
Albums
Parent Albums
• 8x8
• duplicate design
• light weight page mounts
• name & date embossing
• non-leather cover options
$600
• 12x12
• custom design
• medium weight page mounts
• name & date embossing
• leather cover options
$1400
*All albums subject to sales tax*
Setting the Scene
About Kent
On a personal note, I'm married to my High School Sweetheart, and our relationship is the foundation of my approach to a wedding day. At this point we have spent over half our lives together, which is a fun benchmark to achieve. We have two great kids, both navigating the elementary school life of Evanston, and we keep busy with club soccer and my efforts to turn them into Midwest ski junkies. My business has afforded us the opportunity to be with them on a daily basis since their beginnings, something we would never change.
Not every career can be born from a favor, for this I am lucky. The extent of my formal training is my Dad's camera and a Photo 101 class in the twilight of university. Life brought me to Japan, and with it a new love of photography, documenting our experiences abroad through an inherently natural medium. After relocating to Chicago in 2008, at a friend's request I was photographing my first wedding, and my future couldn't have been more clear.
It has been an amazing journey to this point, working alongside so many talented professionals in landmark buildings and spaces across the country. I didn't see this coming as a kid, and that's just fine, it means I followed my instincts and talents to get here.
