illinois wedding
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AN Intentional APPROACH TO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, FOCUSED ON PRESENCE, EMOTION, AND Honest STORYTELLING
Where an elevated, full-service wedding photography experience is approached with intention, balancing artistry, emotion, and thoughtful guidance so every part of the process feels calm and considered. From our first conversation through the final delivery of your images, each step is handled with care and clarity. Your wedding day is documented honestly as it unfolds, resulting in photographs that feel refined, meaningful, and true to the way it felt, allowing you to stay present from start to finish.
Your story deserves to be documented with honesty, artistry, and intention
My approach
Packages for capturing your day with intention & artistry
Wedding collections are thoughtfully built to offer clarity and flexibility, with coverage options that support a relaxed, well-documented day.
Collections
+ ENGAGEMENT SESSION
+ SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER
+ MORE FILM
+ EXTRA COVERAGE
+ WELCOME EVENT/REHEARSAL
+ HEIRLOOM ALBUMS
add-ons
PAST CLIENTS CALL IT PRICELESS
· FULL ACCESS (I GOT YOU)
· WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE
· TIMELINE CONSULTING
· 1 ROLL OF FILM
· SNEAK PEEK GALLERY WITHIN 72 HRS
· FULL GALLERY WITHIN 6 WEEKS
· PERSONAL PRINTING RIGHTS
· CUSTOM ONLINE GALLERY
WHAT'S INCLUDED
starting at $4200
AVERAGE INVESTMENT $5600
If we're the perfect fit, I'll send you a proposal & contract that will include 50% of the final total. To book your date in my calendar, you'll pay a 50% non-refundable retainer & sign the contract. The remaining 50% is due a month before your wedding date.
What is your booking process?
None local to Central Illinois. To Chicago/St. Louis + beyond, only if your logistics require a hotel stay within reason (ie. coverage ends ridiculously late).
For other domestic travel: a roundtrip plane ticket, 2-3 nights lodging (depending on your day's logistics), transportation, & food per diem. I try to get the best deals so I can charge you the least amount possible.
Do you have travel fees?
Making sure all of the day is photographed on film alongside digital! The rolls of film included are usually more of a highlight reel and a little heavier in areas of the day that we have lots of time, like portraits.
What is a full film add-on?
For this to happen, I would have to be in the hospital or having a family emergency/death. I value my couples and their big day so much, and heaven forbid if something out of my control came up that prevented me from being at your wedding, I will personally find you a replacement day of associate photographer whom I completely trust and whose work you love. In that event, I would still be the one editing your gallery to my style.
what if you can't be at my wedding?
No. My editing is half of the end result I deliver, and half of why you're hiring me. Giving out my unedited raws is like a chef giving out uncooked chicken. If you hire me it means you love my style - which includes the editing.
Will you give me the raw image files?
If you’ve already booked your date with me, and for some reason have to cancel or reschedule your wedding/shoot, the retainer fee is non-refundable. In order to book your new date, a new retainer will need to be paid. Please understand I’m not trying to steal your money. I do this because once your date is in my calendar, I’ve most likely rejected other sessions/weddings for that same date.
What if we have to reschedule?
ERIKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOODNESS! I’ve only made it through like first 10 photos and I’m ballingggggg!!!!!! Trying to enjoy the first few days of the honeymoon before staring at my phone for hours upon hours! I’m so in love with all of them I’m not sure how I am going to choose which to print!
Thank you for capturing everything PERFECTLY!
"THESE PHOTOS ARE SO STINKING GOOD I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS MY WEDDING!"
I struggle with severe body image issues and terrible self esteem, but when I got our gallery back tonight (much sooner than anticipated, may I add), I couldn’t help but cry. I actually feel pretty in several of these images. Erika made my husband and I feel SO comfortable during our session that it felt like we were just with a friend by the end of it!
"I ACTUALLY FEEL PRETTY IN THESE IMAGES!"
Erika was beyond sweet and such a joy to have around all day. She captured every moment with such care and attention. We even received a sneak peak just a couple days later, and the photos are beyond gorgeous!! Working with Erika on your wedding day is an absolute must! Thank you for everything!
"WORDS CAN'T DESCRIBE HOW THANKFUL I AM FOR ERIKA, BUT I'LL TRY!"
