Katherine Salvatori Photography

ABOVE and BEYOND for us! Katie put together a schedule after the initial meeting as to how our wedding day was going to go (seriously she could even be a wedding planner!!) and made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. My husband and I were not going to do a first look, AND we were getting ready at different locations the day of the wedding. Jason went with the guys, Katie met us girls separately, and made sure we didn't see each other when we were taking our bridal party pictures at the same venue. After the ceremony during our portraits, Jason made sure we had water, a beer :), and appetizers to munch on in-between pictures. They are so accommodating, so helpful, and are honestly just AMAZING, THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE! I cannot say enough good things about them. Not to mention their pictures look like they are out of a bridal magazine, they are absolutely gorgeous!! Our day was captured PERFECTLY - even the little moments that others would have missed, Katie and Jason got on camera. Their pictures truly reflect our day and our style, and there honestly isn't one that we don't like! Highly HIGHLY recommend! WE LOVE YOU Katie and Jason!!!!

encing her organization, personalization, and thoughtfulness sealed the deal. We absolutely loved working with her for both our engagement photos and on our wedding day. Throughout our 1.5 year engagement, Katherine’s communication thorough and timely—she helped keep me on track and ensured she had all of the necessary details beforehand. When it came to the day of the wedding, I felt so relaxed knowing we had Katherine and Jason capturing every special moment. They are so much more than photographers—they were instrumental in making our day run smoothly. Our wedding day was 90+ degrees and humid, and Jason was there with cold water and a clean handkerchief. He held my bouquet, helped me up and down stairs, guided me in and out of our trolley—he was magical. Our entire bridal party was so impressed by how quickly and efficiently they captured (amazing) group photos of us. When my sister began bustling my dress, Jason came out with a crochet needle! They seriously think of everything. Having both of their perspectives in our photos is priceless. We received our full gallery of photos just ten days after our wedding, and Katherine had shared a full blog post with tons of her favorites just six days afterward. She’s a miracle worker. We, along with our family and friends, could not be more impressed with the true happiness, love, laughter, and tears all caught in the breathtaking photos. While the flowers are gone, the cake has been eaten, and the dress is preserved in a box, we will have these photos to help us relive our day forever. Of all the many decisions we made during the wedding planning process, booking Katherine Salvatori Photography was one of the BEST.

nd it was worth every cent! It was basically like having 2 extra wedding day coordinators... I didn’t have to worry about a thing! Aside from making sure our day was perfect, the prints we have now and forever are AMAZING! And, we got them on our honeymoon less than 2 weeks after the wedding day! Some of my friends waited almost 6 months for photos! Mick and I cannot thank you and Jason enough...you truly made our day that much more special. Our friends and family still comment to this day about the photos! Xo Tracy and Mick

ay was seamless. If we were to do our wedding all over, we would pick Katherine Salvatori again and again and we highly recommend them to any newly engaged couples looking to book their photographer!

avy bouquet, arranging the train of my dress for the perfect picture, and even fixing my bustle when a guest stepped on it. The pictures we received told a complete story and truly allow us to re-live our amazing day. Katherine and Jason were outstanding to work with, very professional, and creative!

d numerous suburban and city locations to select from and she was very flexible and accommodating with scheduling. During the engagement session, she made the process so fun and relaxed. Taking pictures together was effortless because she knew exactly how to frame the shot and position us. During the months leading up to the wedding day, she was very receptive to any email or questions we had for her and was very prompt in responding. We had a final meeting with Katherine a couple weeks prior to the wedding. We discussed in detail the special pictures we wanted and outlined the day’s timeline, so we knew exactly what to expect the day of the wedding. On the wedding day, Katherine and Jason (her husband) were a phenomenal team. They both were relaxed, fun, and very professional. Not only did they care about the pictures, but they really cared about us (making sure we had breaks, giving us water, and making us laugh). Even with a tight timeline, they were great at keeping the day on schedule, and they made us, our wedding party, family, and guest feel very comfortable with taking pictures. She then delivered the finalized photographs to us only a couple of weeks after the wedding and they were stunning. The pictures truly captured the beauty of our day and we could not be happier with our decision to choose Katherine as our photographer. We will now have these beautiful pictures forever and will relive our special day anytime we look at them.

d our pictures!!) because of Katherine and Jason. From start to finish the whole process was organized, helpful, and stress free. We had SO much fun working with them! I would recommend Katherine Salvatori Photography to anyone. You will not be disappointed!!

ye for capturing moments of PURE JOY! These are not your average photographs and feel so personal. I don't know how they do it but they do it! They just seem to capture the essence of the couple getting married. All the shots for my son's (Aaron and Mara at Independence Grove) wedding were perfect! They are also the nicest, warmest people you will ever meet and will do anything for you! We could not ask for better photo's!!! Very sophisticated and nuanced, these photos get plenty of "ooh's and ah's" from everyone we show them too! Do yourself a favor and check out their website!! YOU WILL LOVE THEM! I LOVE RECOMMENDING THEM!

d, and just simply amazing. I continue to get compliments not only my photos, but their work ethic and professionalism from several guests. Words cannot describe how much we enjoyed working with this power duo, and I can tell you that every single penny has been worth it. Without Katherine and Jason, our day could not have run as smooth and as organized as it did! As soon as they walked into my room on my wedding day, a sense of ease washed over me, and I instantly felt relaxed knowing they were in control. The end result is stunning and they truly brought out the best in my husband and I! I look forward to having Katherine capture our lives after marriage! I promise you there is NO ONE else out there who can work their magic quite like Katherine!

day, and we should have the most fun possible! I loved their demeanor from the start, but after viewing the first pictures just one week after the wedding, I was blown away. Pictures were taken that I wasn't even aware of (because there were two photographers!), and they captured the very essence of the amazing love that Brendan and I share. The pictures are truly a work of art, and I simply cant stop looking at them! I am thrilled with my decision to have Katherine and Jason photograph the most important day of my life, and I'd recommend them to any other bride!

married in St. Louis, MO, so it just wasn't feasible at the time. Nevertheless, Katherine went out of her way to help me, sending me referrals for photographers in both St. Louis and Madison. I will never forget her kindness and her helpfulness. She's the best.

um - she has a classic, timeless, romantic feel to all of her photos and they are absolutely exquisite. What I didn't know at the time was how AMAZING Katherine is. When we first met her for our engagement shoot, she immediately put us at ease and really made the most of our time together. You can tell how experienced she is - she guided us into the best poses that resulted in gorgeous photos that looked natural and carefree, yet are the equivalent of the gorgeous photos you see in all the wedding websites and yearn for. Not to mention, we just absolutely loved our time with her. The days leading up to the wedding Katherine spoke with me frequently and calmed my nerves. We had a 1 PM ceremony in Arlington Heights with our reception starting at 6 PM at the Morton Arboretum - truly a marathon day. Katherine, and her husband Jason, were full of energy and were the equivalent of our wedding planners and personal assistants, on top of being our photographers. Katherine kept us on schedule, in order, and was so well prepared. Our group photos went smoothly and efficiently, allowing for the maximum amount of photos for our time. Jason was so attentive and helpful - carrying my bouquet, helping me with the train and bustle of my dress as we walked through the grass to get the perfect shots, fixing my veil, etc. The entire bridal party said numerous times how incredibly impressed they were with Katherine and Jason, and they loved spending the day with them! My husband is not normally one to go overboard with compliments, but he has not stopped talking about how Katherine and Jason were simply the best. My mother has been recommending Katherine and Jason to everyone she knows that is recently engaged. The other thing that is noteworthy of Katherine is her timeliness - we had our full edited batch of photos within a few short weeks of our wedding. We know couples that have waited months for their photos! It was so fun to be on our honeymoon and receive the email that our photos were all ready to review. Our wedding albums were also ready to review in less than two months. What amazing dedication to her clients! I HIGHLY recommend Katherine and Jason. These photos are our most prized possession and they will exceed your every expectation. Katherine and Jason are truly top notch and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end of the wedding - they felt like family to us!

ocess- from calling me a month before to finalize the details of the photos we were wanting, to somehow managing to get my entire extended family together for group shots that turned out great, to holding my flowers and straightening my train throughout the day. Everything went so smooth and I was so confident knowing they had everything handled. The photos are stunning and we have received so many compliments from friends and family! I would 100% recommend Katherine Salvatori!

newlyweds in photographs that you will keep forever! Jason and Katie work so well together and keeps you smiling the entire time! No matter how nervous you are they walk you through the day step by step! Katie is so organized and made sure we took every picture we wanted before the night was over. She is so easy to get ahold of and will answer all your questions (even if you have a million like I did). Jason is just as great! He was such a huge help! Always making sure we were taken care of day of. He came equipped with mini water bottles and would sneak in and let us have a few sips in between pictures. He held my dress up so it didn't get ruined, held my flowers so I could concentrate on walking and not falling lol and even brought us snacks to make sure we had a bite to eat throughout our busy day! They were both so helpful and so much fun to have around! Oh and if you guys have kids in the bridal party you definitely want Katie and Jason there to take their pictures! They were a huge hit, the kids loved them!!! Now let's talk about their pictures......words can't describe how amazing their work is! There won't be a single picture that you're not happy with.....I promise you! They are both so detail oriented, but in different ways so you will get a wide variety of pictures. It's hard to explain until you give them the chance to be your photographer and see for yourself. Both Katie and Jason take jaw dropping photos. They are both so unique yet their pictures mesh perfectly together! You will get a variety of traditional, creative, scenic and detailed pictures that will be the most beautiful pictures you've ever seen! It makes you feel like you're reliving your wedding all over again! The day goes by so fast and you will feel so lucky to have all those pictures to help you remember all those special moments! Katie and Jason will not let you down! We cannot say enough good things about them. They are fantastic people and as far as their work.... just take a look through their photos, they speak for themselves!

m our first official meeting at Katie's office in Glen Ellyn, to hearing their mission statement about capturing candid moments, our engagement photo session and finally the big day every single step was SO nice having Katie's expertise for as we planned the big day photos. We love Katie and Jason so much we actually CHOSE our wedding date according to their schedule (she books fast so hurry up and book her if you're planning your wedding!) for when they could come to Michigan for our wedding. That is how amazing they are !! We picked them before venue or anything else!!!!! She and Jason are worth every penny, and honestly I would have spent 3times what she charged if I had to- it's THAT worth it! They are tremendous at easily directing people into poses and commanding bridal party crowds. I have been a bridesmaid in 3 other weddings that Katie and her husband photographed, so after seeing them in action I had more than enough info to choose Katie as our photographer. She consistently sets the entire group at ease, while making quick decisions and keeping with the timeline. Jason has a huge heart and is constantly serving, as a bride I already feel like a princess but in addition to attention to detail he also brought me water, snacks during the cocktail hour, readjusted my huge train and veil like a pro, provided some comic relief when I got teary and YES even bustled my complicated Lacey dress!!!!!! HE DID ALL OF THIS WHILE PHOTOGRAPHING! Tremendous! I honestly could write a novel about this couple and the love they pour into their work and the weddings they photograph- you can tell they are passionate and so heartfelt... Their generous spirit and dynamic team effort as a married couple work together so well to create stunning photos and a stress-free day. Highly, highly recommend.

k with and numerous times went very above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. I had reached out to Katherine right away when I was engaged...she had photographed two weddings of close friends so I not only knew her beautiful work, but also her personality and dedication to her craft. I didn't even entertain the idea of looking around for our wedding photographer, we set up with the meeting with Katherine and booked her on the spot. Her work is so vibrant, detailed, thoughtful and gorgeous. She captures the beauty of every little single thing about your wedding day - from the details you spent so much time working on, to the smiles and laughs from your family & friends. Her turnaround time is also incredible and you be able to relive your wedding day all over again! Her husband Jason was so helpful! He was with the girls most of the day and made sure my dress was always laying nice, held my flowers for me & he also put in my veil for the ceremony! He even offered to assist with the bustle if needed. One of the best things about working with Katherine is that she is extremely helpful during the entire wedding planning process. She eased my mind so many times by creating a realistic timeline, keeping everyone on schedule, knowing how to and not being afraid to take charge (which is so important when it comes down to photos with your wedding party/family photos), showing us how to pose and give direction for portraits, timely and very detailed email responses, and so much more. Katherine Salvatori Photography is a dream to work with & I am SO grateful and overwhelmed with joy for everything she has done for us!! Thank you Katherine!! -Carly & Jon Palmer

ruly enjoyed getting know them through the planning process and we couldn't have asked for a better couple to spend 12 hours with on our wedding day. From our first meeting over coffee in Katherine's adorable office, to our engagement session where she made us feel so comfortable, to our wedding day, we felt blessed to have found Katherine Salvatori Photography! Katherine has such a raw talent for capturing beautiful moments and her background in graphic design is an added bonus. Katherine was always quick to respond to our calls and emails, our photos were complete by the time we returned from our honeymoon and her blog post was so stunning that were proud to show it to all of our friends and family. She was everything we could have asked for in a photographer and more. Moreover, they made us feel so special and cared for on our wedding day. Katherine captured every tiny detail and Jason went above and beyond his photographer role by attending to our every need, including keeping us hydrated and even bustling my dress when no one else knew how. Our pictures are the perfect reminder of our special day and we love each and every one. I can truly say that the investment we made with Katherine was worth every penny and we are forever grateful that we chose her to capture our memories. Both Katherine and Jason went above and beyond to create memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. Our sincerest and heartfelt gratitude to both Katherine and Jason for everything they did to make our wedding day and our memories everything we could have wished for and more! If you want the perfect photographer and photos, you've found them. I highly recommend Katherine Salvatori Photography!!!! :) xoxoxoxo!!

, all of your anxiety will melt away and you will just be having fun! Katherine was an absolute joy to work with for our engagement session. We still can’t believe we accomplished all the photos we wanted in our time without feeling rushed or unnatural but Katherine has an amazing eye and knows exactly what will look best to provide you exquisite photos. Knowing we would have our amazing photographer Katherine for our wedding was a huge relief because we knew from our engagement session that each photo would be stunning (and they are!). However, we did not even realize what a gem we would have when it came to her husband Jason. He was absolutely incredible to work with and we know we owe a lot of the special details and clean lines of our photos to him. Jason was always running around and adjusting everything as needed to get the perfect shot. We also want to mention that no matter how busy Katherine and Jason are they get your photos to you in a very timely matter. Our engagement photos were ready the week after the shoot and the wedding photos were ready within two weeks. We could go on and on about how marvelous and truly talented Katherine and Jason are and the professional service they provide. We know we will go back to Katherine Salvatori Photography for all of our future special events. Katherine & Jason, both of you are a treasure – XOXO Amy & Jon

ype. She was available to meet on weeknights since we work during the day. We shot our engagement photos in downtown Chicago and on museum campus and Katie was easy to work with. We picked some initial locations and once we got there she didn't hesitate to move us around and suggest spots to shoot. She works quick and got a ton of shots. The photos are posted on Facebook and her site and getting comments from friends gets you a free canvas. Before the wedding, we had a final call or two with Katie and set up a shot sheet with the photos we thought we could get through, as well as a list of other photos we wanted if we had time. On our wedding day, Katie went with the Bridal party and her husband Jason went with the grooms party to shoot getting ready photos. We also had a first look, some wedding party photos, and some family photos after the wedding. Katie and Jason work quickly and we got through all of our photo list without ever feeling rushed. They're not only good at what they do, they're professional, funny, and extraordinarily nice in the process. Last but not least, the photos are amazing. I'm a bit biased but they're some of the best wedding photos I've ever seen. We received a thumb drive and a web link that contains all of the pictures, edited versions (like B&W), and a subset of highlighted "top" photos. After some of the experiences my friends have had with wedding photographers, I'm thrilled to say that Katie and Jason were everything we could have hoped for and worth every penny.

ur wedding but we received a blog featuring highlights of the wedding within 4 days and our entire gallery within a week! Also, personality wise Katherine and Jason were amazing! Both were super friendly and personable. Jason even made sure my train was taken care of and even brought us food and water when we took our pictures during cocktail hour-much appreciated! If you are in need of 2 fantastic photographers, look no further!

xpect on our wedding day and gave us some wonderful photos to use during the wedding planning process. Katherine was easy to reach and very organized. We couldn't be happier an we would definitely recommend Katherine Salvatori Photography.