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About this vendor
Midwest and Chicago Wedding Photographer. Photographer for the Belly-Laughers and the Moments In-Between.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.
Best of Weddings
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Working with Katy and Kerri Carlquist Photography was everything and more that I could have asked for! My daughter was definitely particular about the photography and wow did they ...
deliver! From the first conversation with Kerri and inspiration calls with Katy, everything was perfect! Katy listened to my daughter's wants but was also honest with what would work or not. Everything she said and did was spot on. Truly - I am somewhat at a loss for words to describe how amazing Katy was to work with! Please don't hesitate to reach out to them! They will exceed any and all expectations!!
Kerri is an extraordinary photographer who captured every moment with stunning detail! Her photos exceeded our expectations, leaving us completely in awe! Kerri's vibrant energy, u...
nmatched professionalism, and thoughtful approach make her truly exceptional. Her uplifting presence feels like having a friend by your side throughout your big day. From the planning process to the big day, Kerri's guidance, creative vision, and spot-on recommendations ensured everything was perfect. She effortlessly blended into our celebration, capturing authentic, emotional moments we'll treasure forever. Book Kerri now - you'll be beyond thrilled with your choice!!!
Working with Katy (and Kerri!) was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! From the very beginning, Katy went above and beyond. She scheduled a couple of calls ahead...
of the big day to get to know us better—which made all the difference. On the day itself, she was prepared for everything (including unexpected city-wide protests!) and came ready three backup photo location plans. It was that level of thoughtfulness, calm, and professionalism that gave us so much peace of mind. Katy is one of the kindest, most positive people we’ve ever met, and she made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera. Her energy was so contagious and uplifting throughout the entire day, it made the whole day even more joyful, fun, and memorable! She kept things on time, even with all of the photo combinations & shots we asked for, and somehow made it all look effortless.
And the photos… WOW! They are absolutely stunning. She captured everything perfectly - we truly could not stop scrolling through the previews (& can’t wait to see the rest!).
Special shoutout to Kerri as well, who handled the upfront communication and editing and was also a dream to work with. She was so fast in getting us previews, communicated with us every step of the way, and brought such a joyful and genuine energy to every interaction.
We are beyond thrilled with our photos and so, so happy that Katy was the one to capture our day. If you're lucky enough to book with her (or Kerri!), don’t think twice—just do it!
Kerri was an absolute dream to work with from our very first call to the delivery of our full wedding album—and beyond, because I now consider her a friend. She brings an incredibl...
e mix of joy, professionalism, and preparedness to every interaction.
I told her that on my wedding day, I wanted to turn my brain off and just follow someone’s lead, and she made that happen seamlessly. She consulted on our timeline and photo locations, offered supportive words of wisdom (even on non-photography-related questions), and always made me feel like I was in the best hands. She went above and beyond what was in her contract, and honestly I would trust her with my life. Any bride would be lucky to have Kerri capturing their wedding day.
If you’re looking for a photographer who not only delivers stunning images but also makes the entire experience effortless and enjoyable, Kerri is the one for you!
Kerri was nothing short of everything we could have asked for and more! We are SO grateful she was able to capture our wedding as we could not have pictured it any other way! Jeff ...
and I were a little late in the game to be reaching out to her for our date, but we took the leap of faith anyway even though we were two complete strangers from Dallas without any ties to her. By some crazy miracle she was able to work us into her already booked schedule (she really is the GOAT)!
She truly is a master at her craft. I had no doubt our day would run smoothly with her by our side. She wears many hats on your big day! She has this effortless way of making you feel so special, comfortable, beautiful, and hyped up all at the same time! The way she captures the love and joy between you and your people is unmatched. We loved our photos so much we created a whole gallery wall of her work in our foyer! Seriously… if you invest in her, holy crap does she deliver (and quickly)! We were amazed to see a few sneak peeks the day after our wedding and were even further blown away to have our preview gallery the day we left for our honeymoon! The amount of hours she puts in for her couples is a true testament to how much she cares about each and every one of them.
We absolutely adore Kerri and will definitely be calling her up to capture our big moments to come!
Where do I even begin to express how invaluable Kerri was to our wedding day? She has an incredible talent for capturing the tiniest of moments, precious details and emotions that ...
you didn't even realize were happening. Kerri is not only the energizer bunny, but also has a remarkable eye. She effortlessly handled our large wedding party and perfectly understood the editorial vibe we were going for.
From the stunning settings to the intimate moments and the lively dance floor shots, Kerri and Katy exceeded our wildest expectations. Their professionalism and efficiency in delivering such high-quality photos in record time left us in awe.
I wholeheartedly recommend Kerri to anyone in search of an incredible photographer for their wedding day. Thank you, Kerri and Katy, for making our wedding day truly magical!
Kerri is AMAZING. Her second shooter Katy is also fabulous! She photographed our rehearsal dinner/welcome party and wedding. We originally reached out because when we saw her work ...
we felt like everyone in her photos was jumping out of the photo with joy. She has the best energy and really adds to the day! She also helped with our initial timeline, answered countless questions we had, helped put any stress at ease and on the weekend of, helped to keep our large wedding party moving and made sure my husband and I could just focus on each other and enjoying the day. Outside of what she brings to the day, her photos are absolutely incredible! Each one is so beautiful and she is able to really capture people in special moments. She is so talented and I feel so grateful we got to have Kerri during our wedding weekend! My family loved her so much that my brother booked her for his 2026 wedding in Tampa!
We are so, so, so glad we hired Kerri to capture our wedding. I was a bridesmaid in a wedding that Kerri shot in 2022, and as soon as I got engaged, she was the first vendor I cont...
acted. Kerri's energy is palpable in everything she does - when she arrived in the hotel room on wedding, day my back was to the door, and I literally asked the makeup artist if a celebrity had just arrived because the excitement in the room immediately went up 10 notches! We hired Kerri because I knew her skill in capturing our day would be unmatched, and it truly was. Kerri and her team always, always get the shot, and her work is edited so beautifully. She is thoughtful, hardworking, and *incredibly* detail-oriented, which mattered a lot to me as a bride, knowing I would not have time to think about every detail on my wedding day (nor did I want to!). She is great at corralling wedding parties, family, and friends to capture all the shots you want as efficiently as possible (a truly underrated wedding photographer skill) so you can focus on experiencing your day as a couple surrounded by your people. Her work speaks for itself, and we are so grateful to have these beautiful memories to look back on for years to come!
I’m finally writing this review after 2.5 months because I needed time to truly express how much Kerri meant to my husband and me on our wedding day.
Kerri came highly recommended...
by my wedding planner, who assured me that our personalities would click and that I’d love her work. That barely scratches the surface of how incredible Kerri is.
Having been in 13 weddings as a bridesmaid, I’ve encountered many photographers, but none have matched Kerri’s joy, energy, and sheer happiness. She effortlessly became everyone’s best friend, and since the wedding, my entire wedding party and guests have raved about her. Her vibrant personality and infectious spirit contributed immensely to making our wedding day unforgettable.
One thing I hadn’t shared with my planner or Kerri was my anxiety about being photographed. I’m extremely self-conscious and tend to make goofy faces to offset feeling uncomfortable. Whether posing or in candid moments, I always feel awkward. I was nervous about how the photos would turn out, not because of Kerri, but because of my own insecurities. I’m sure there were countless outtakes, but Kerri captured all of me, including my quirks and expressions, resulting in photos I will treasure forever. They perfectly encapsulate the laughter, conversations, and moments of our day, reflecting both my husband’s and my goofy personalities all the while still making me feel beautiful.
I will cherish these photos for the rest of my life. If you’re considering hiring Kerri and she’s available for your date, don’t hesitate—book her now. If she’s not, consider changing your wedding date.
OMG!! We're obessed with KCP. We were lucky to have Kerri's associate photographer, Katy, for our wedding. We just received our wedding photos and I cry every time I look at them. ...
We chose KCP because of their photography style and I'm so glad we did. Everything that we wanted in photographers was delivered by Katy and so much more! Our parents will not stop obsessing over how bubbly, kind, and thoughtful Katy was throughout our whole wedding day. Photography was definitely something we were willing to splurge on (because we wanted amazing photos and KCP definitely DELIVERED) and we're so so so glad we did. We feel beyond lucky to have worked with KCP and look forward to Katy and Kerri capturin/being a part of other big life moments in our future as THE DELANEYS!!!
Katy + Kerri, we truly cannot thank you enough. Much love to these amazing ladies!! 🩵
If Kerri is not already a friend in your life she WILL become a close friend by the time your wedding day is here!! She will laugh with you, cry with you, and everything in between...
! At any point on your wedding day you feel a sense of stress or waves of emotions she is there to talk it through with you. She truly puts you as a person and a couple at the forefront of her work. Not to mention she puts in SO much effort prior to your wedding to help you plan and feel confident in your timeline, photos, and the structure of the day. She goes above and beyond to collaborate with your other Vendors and makes the day run as smoothly as possible. Aside from all the work she puts in prior to the big day, she makes the day of AMAZING. Throughout the entire day, I felt so confident that every shot was going to turn out stunning. She took time to learn people's names and was very communicative to the entire bridal party, families, etc. When we got our album back we were OVER THE MOON! We really were able to relive the day and will forever have so many special moments because of Kerri. The love and joy she brought to the day is not something you can put into words. If you are thinking of hiring her without a doubt do so!!! I could not recommend her enough!
The magical light that is Kerri Carlquist. 1 billion out of 10 - highly recommend. The talent this woman has is unbelievable. Not only does she have an incredible talent for photog...
raphy. She also has this way about making you feel so comfortable, energized, excited, and beautiful all at the same time.
We fell in love with Kerri's photography style through her instagram and when we got engaged I knew immediately I wanted Kerri by our side. We were so lucky that Kerri was willing to travel all the way to Positano, Italy to capture our week of wedding events. We were nervous about cultural & language barriers from an Italian photographer and wanted someone we trusted fully, I mean there are really no do overs on wedding photography...
I genuinely and truly believe our wedding week would not have been as stress free as it was without Kerri there. Going into wedding planning I don't think I knew how much time you will spend with your photographer and making sure they are someone you get along with is so important. Kerri was that for us. She goes above and beyond, not only is she a full time photographer, but a part time wedding planner, people herder, hype woman, and bride & groom sanity keeper. I can't tell you how many times Kerri took me out of my anxiety or worry or whatever it was to remind us to enjoy this day to it's fullest and just be in the moment with each other and our people.
Now to the photography. Kerri is so so talented at capturing the love and joy between people, it is what made us gravitate so heavily to her photography style. The use of color in her photos is so unique and beautiful we wanted to see our wedding week through her eyes. and holy shit did she deliver. I cannot tell you how many people have asked us if we've submitted our wedding photos to Vogue weddings because she captured the events, our friends & family, and us as the bride and groom so brilliantly. Our home is now a Kerri Carlquist art gallery because her photos are art and they mean SO much to us.
^^clearly we absolutely love and adore Kerri and all I can say is absolutely without a doubt book her.
Kerri and Katy are the dream team for wedding photography. We were so lucky to be able to work with both of them for our wedding day! Kerri is a mastermind when it comes to photo...
graphy and weddings in general. We always felt taken care of and trusted her recommendations for many of our other vendors (all great choices). The KCP team brings both talent and energy to your day. Although we had a very rainy day, both ladies brought the sunshine and did not mind getting a little wet. The photos speak for themselves. We were very happy with our engagement photos, rehearsal dinner photos, and of course the wedding photos. We love having these galleries to look back on and now our biggest concern is how to display so many of these photos in our home.
We were so thrilled to have Kerri for the photographer at my daughter’s 8/12/23 wedding. Kerri’s energy, passion, and professionalism never wavered throughout the entire wedding pl...
anning process and was outstanding on the wedding day! Kerri and her team captured unforgettable moments and even managed to get great pictures of my 7 under 7
year old grandkids. Truly a gem!
There is truly no way to put into words how amazing Kerri Carlquist and her associate Katy Carl are! From the moment we first spoke with Kerri, we KNEW she was the only photographe...
r for us - and felt that even further once we first met with Katy who ultimately shot not only our wedding but 2 engagement sessions! They are both incredibly personal, friendly, caring, fun and extremely TALENTED in what they do! It was so amazing to be a part of their process in gettig to know US as a couple so they could understand what was important to us on the day of our wedding for how we wanted it to be captured in photos to have as memories forever - and did they ever understand it! They make the entire process FUN, which was something very important to us, as we all know taking 1000+ pictures in one day can be a LOT! We loved every shot from the little details, the candid moments, the incredible portraits and all the other incredible shots they got! I told them, they took pictures of us and our people that I didn't even know I not only WANTED but also NEEDED as part of our memories! We both knew she was there with us, but she also blended into the scenes of the entire day to capture it as organically as possible.
THEN....when we got the pictures - OMG! It was SO fun to wake up the next day after our wedding when Kerri was texting us INCREDIBLE sneak peaks. I mean in less than 12 hours she had combed through HUNDREDS of photos - chosen amazing shots of the day and edited them to send to us! That is just one example of how they go ABOVE AND BEYOND for their couples! Not only were we able to gush over the photos with her and Katy, but we were able to laugh with them about some of the various memories from the day before - sending selfies of our reactions to each other :)
Then...not 1 week later we received MORE sneak peaks - a perfect snapshot of the entire day from start to finish and OMG I could have been just happy with those photos!! Their attention to detail is next level, finding the best ways to shoot their couples to capture their love and relationship with each other and all the people in their lives!!!
We received the entire wedding album within a month of our wedidng, which is just another testiment to her work ethic - always putting the couples first and delivering absolutely breathtaking edited photographs.
We CANNOT thank Kerri & Katy enough, without them, our wedding day would not have been what it was as they were able to tell it in a way that no one else could. We are eternally grateful for having them as a part of our day, and will ABSOLUTELY continue to find reasons to use them in our lives moving forward. We are so grateful for them, they are beautiful women inside and out.
Where do I start? How about by telling you that your wedding simply will not be the same if you do not hire Kerri. Period. She will make you feel comfortable, confident, relaxed, l...
ess stressed and somehow, MORE excited than you already are for your wedding. She is one of the most genuine, authentic, hype-soul, kind-hearted, and talented humans I have ever met. Not only are you hiring a 10/10 photographer for your big day, but you are hiring a real friend. She cares so much about you, how you feel, how your people feel, and ensures you have the BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. She will literally learn your entire wedding party’s names and repeat them throughout the day as if she has known them for years. On your wedding day, sometimes the smallest gestures go the longest way and that is a detail I will always remember because of Kerri. Enough about her INSANELY AMAZING PERSONALITY, HAVE YOU SEEN HER PHOTOS AND EDITING SKILLS? Aside from her 10/10 self as a person, I would still hire her every day of the week because of her PURE, ONCE IN A LIFETIME TALENT! She was graced with the most perfect eye, hand, heart, brain and soul for photos and capturing the moment that is most authentically you and your spouse. She captured Scott and me so wonderfully that I wouldn’t want to remember the day any other way. It’s exactly how I felt in all these moments. I could cry again and again thinking about Kerri and the impact that she had on me and my wedding day. Was I 100% less stressed about the entire day because of Kerri? Yes. Was I 100% more fed and hydrated because of Kerri? Yes. Was our wedding party more happy and felt more appreciated and respected because of Kerri? Yes. Did my mom, dad and brothers absolutely love Kerri? Yes. Was I kept in line and on time because of Kerri? Yes. Was Kerri way beyond a “vendor” to Scott and me? Yes. If this review does not convey to you that you NEED TO HIRE KERRI CARLQUIST TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR WEDDING. I think we need to sit down at dinner and I need to talk some sense into you. Please, please make the best wedding decision possible (besides choosing a 10/10 spouse) and hire Kerri to stand with you on the biggest day of your life! You will be left with ZERO regrets (or you can come take that up with me personally). Kerri Carlquist for President! XO
As mother of the bride, I would like to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to KCP for the amazing work they did at my daughter's wedding on October 28th. Katy was the lead photogr...
apher, and I am forever grateful to her. Katy was joyful, meticulous and absolutely amazing in every way. She was so lovely and did incredible work, and she was a joy to be around. The photos that she took were beyond stunning. She also caught many beautiful candid moments. I will never know how she maintained her energy and focus for the entire day. Thank you, Katy! You are an incredibly talented photographer, and we were so lucky to have you with us on my daughter's special day.
Thank you, also, to wonderful Kerri. Kerri is an incredible and empathetic person who did the best editing of the entire album, and in record speed. She even rushed to send us a few select photos I wanted to use on my Christmas card, going above and beyond normal expectations. She genuinely cares about her clients, and each and every photo was stunning.
If this team is available for your date, do not hesitate for a second. Book them. We will be forever grateful for their incredible work.
From the mother of a happy bride,
Jacki
If I could rate this higher than a 5 I would! My words written here will not even do my incredible experience with Kerri and Katy justice.
One of the most important things for me ...
for my wedding was photography. I scowered Instagram high and low to find the perfect fit and when I saw Kerri's page and work I knew I HAD to book her. Kerri's price range was a little out of budget for me, but I was SO ecstatic to see if I would be able to still work with her through her associate Katy! We had our first call with Kerri and I knew that this was exactly the kind of team I wanted to work with. The energy, excitement, creativity, and professionalism was exactly what I was looking for. We then got to meet Katy, first on the phone and then for our engagement photos and she DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Katy is the #1 hype girl and my husband and I had the best time with her. She listened to our vision involving the perfect fall day and a trip to Dairy Queen and executed it perfectly! We freaking love our engagement pictures and have an entire wall in our place that is displaying them.
Katy took the time to really get to know my husband and me and we even got to take her to our favorite restaurant in Chicago to discuss our photography timeline. She went above and beyond making us feel comfortable and making sure she took into account everything we wanted from our wedding day.
Leading up to the wedding day, I called Katy to discuss a last-minute change in photo location and she worked with me to provide the best solution for incorporating it into our day and worked with my planner to make sure it fit well into the timeline.
Day of, Katy arrived on time and ready to get to it! She jumped right into getting detail shots and capturing the sweetest getting-ready moments with my friends, siblings, and mom. All day she spent time and detail in capturing every genuine, sweet, fun, and intimate moment! She was busting a move on the dance floor having a good time and capturing frames of our friends and family celebrating together. Genuinely having Katy around all day was a dream!
Literally THE NEXT DAY, Kerri reached out already with 11 photos from the day! I was so excited to relive some of our favorite moments right away and placed and order to print 2 of them immediately. If thats not impressive enough, later that week, ON THANKSGIVING MORNING, Kerri was thinking about us and putting in the work for us to get us a preview gallery with 200+ photos in it! I WAS BLOWN AWAY! Not only is there not one bad photo, but to have so many to view and enjoy in such a short amount of time was extremely impressive!
I literally could go on and on about how much I enjoyed working with this team and how impressed and happy I have been with my choice every step of the way. They are worth every single penny and more and I truly could not recommend Kerri and Katy more!
Thank you both for everything, it has been a dream and a pleasure to work with you both! <3
Kerri and Katy were an absolute DREAM team. Katy shot our wedding, and we feel so incredibly fortunate that she was a part of our day. Throughout the entire planning process both ...
Katy and Kerri were available to chat, run through timelines, etc. I felt so confident in my decision and it was the best investment we made in our wedding. Our bridal party, parents, and guests, were so impressed with how attentive Katy was, her professionalism, and just fun personality. When we received our full gallery, we could not decide which to print or put in a book - there are HUNDREDS of beautiful photos to choose from, we’re finding it impossible. I truly love them all. Katy captured every moment of the day and I am so grateful I will have these memories to look back on for the rest of our lives.
We got our photos back this week (less than a month after our wedding) and all we can say is WOW! We worked with the talented associate of Kerri, Katy and I could not recommend her...
enough. She was our hype girl when we needed, the voice of reason when we were stressed and was commanding when needed (aka our parents being off in lala land during portraits). Katy captured our day perfectly and also managed to get so many incredible shots of not only us but our guests, the details and venue that we missed during the craziness of the day--looking back at these pictures takes us right back to the day. I can't wait to relive over our wedding, day after day, year after year, FOREVER through these incredible photos.
BOOK KERRI, just do it! After knowing Kerri for many years and seeing her grow in her photography, I knew the second I got engaged I would be having Kerri along with me for the rid...
e! She did our engagement photos, which only got us SO much more hyped for the wedding (they turned out better than we could have ever imagined). After that Kerri was constantly checking in on the wedding planning and providing her expertise. Flash forward to June 24, 2023, Kerri proved that investing in her as our wedding photographer would be hands down the best decision we made for our wedding day. Kerri brought an unparalleled warmth & energy that helped make the day feel so fun, and made us so comfortable in front of the camera. Kerri's personality matched with her insane talent resulted in photos that captured the genuine happiness of our day, that we'll be able to look back at for years to come and remember each moment as it was. Not only is Kerri extremely talented behind the camera, but she truly cares about her couples. She was my go to for vendor recommendations, my hype woman when I found my dress & and on our big day (no seriously I don't think anyone has ever told me I'm beautiful so many times, lol love you forever), and basically a coordinator (helping us get photo permits, developing and keeping our detailed timeline, and communicating with vendors) all in one. If you're questioning if Kerri is the right photographer for you, go ahead and book her already - she will be worth it!
We worked with Katy Carl for our day. She is very talented and it was absolutely wonderful working with her. Leading up to the wedding, she was very responsive and addressed all ou...
r questions and concerns (including working through several drafts of timeline options very early on). She took the time to check in and took a genuine interest in getting to know us and hype us up leading up to the wedding day. On the wedding day itself, her warmth and sense of humor made us (and our families and wedding party) feel at ease and brought out our natural laughs and smiles (we are not normally the most photogenic or outgoing so this was exactly what we needed)! We were so impressed by her ability to command control and tell us exactly what to do in an efficient way. She was able to get every shot we wanted - and ahead of schedule! We are OBSESSED with how the photos turned out and Katy was able to capture us and our day perfectly. Can't wait to make our photo album and frame a bunch!
WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN!? I am mildly obsessed with the ladies at KCP! I had seen Kerri's work and when we got engaged, they were one of the very first vendors I knew I wanted to boo...
k. From our very first phone call where Kerri sadly told me, "I'm unfortunately not available, but my associate Katy is!!" to our wedding just 2-weeks ago where Katy captured every happy tear, every ounce of laughter and every dance move – YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH KCP!
There's something just so special about KCP – not only are they bada** boss ladies who take amazing photos, but they are genuine human beings and understand that every couple & every wedding is different, and that's OKAY! From the minute Katy arrived in our getting ready suite on my wedding day, all of my nerves floated away because I knew my built in bridesmaid & best friend was there!!! And she really was there – it torrentially down poured with rain on my wedding day, I slipped in the mud and almost had a meltdown, but Katy had my back (literally and figuratively) and talked me through everything like a best friend would. She was there for me when I didn't even know I needed her AND she was capturing our memories along the way!
When the party started, it was like she was a guest or attendee at our wedding, dancing around with the entire crowd, but somehow managing to capture every.single.moment!!! I cannot even express how many people came up to us the morning after absolutely RAVING about our photographer!!
Finally, I literally don't know how they do it but we have previews within 10 HOURS OF OUR WEDDING DAY!!!!! Like literally woke up the next morning, went to brunch & had previews in my messages from Kerri! These ladies work OVERTIME to service their clients and will go above & beyond to ensure you have everything you need and feel comfortable. The minute you get engaged, BOOK KCP because they book early! I promise you will NOT regret it
Katy was outstanding! We did our engagement shoot with her as well, and we already knew she'd knock it out of the park. She did a fantastic job of making sure we were on time for e...
verything, and knew how to make little adjustments in the timeline on the fly when we started falling behind due to traffic. She also did a great job of getting some of the wedding party to come out of their shell a little bit in photos - some of our groomsmen were a little shy! The sneak peak gallery was given to us within days and it made us so happy to already have professional wedding photos.
Katy and Kerri are absolutely incredible. Katy was so kind and organized, we had a blast with her and her pictures are absolutely gorgeous. Kerri had our gallery preview to us lite...
rally 48 hours later and our jaws were on the floor. Our family and friends cannot stop staring at these photos', we cannoy wait for the rest!
Katy was our photographer for both our engagement session as well as our wedding. We cannot get over how lovely she is as a photographer and as an individual. She helped hype every...
one up for group/formal shots and also ensured that my husband and I were able to sneak away for short, sweet moments alone to soak it all in. Grateful that Kerri and Katy came highly recommended--all our photos are more lovely than we expected.
Kerri and Katy are an absolute dream! They have an innate ability to capture the smallest and most joyous moments in their truest forms. Katy kept the energy high all day and was i...
ncredible at keeping the timeline moving while being your biggest hype woman! From the first call, I knew Kerri was my gal. She treats everyone like an old friend and makes the process so seamless. Not too mention that both these people are SO FREAKING TALENTED. If you are even thinking about it, I would 100% tell you to hire them immediately. One of the best decisions I made through the wedding planning process.
If photos are the (second) most important part of your day, you need to book Kerri. From the first time we worked with her for our engagement photos, we knew Kerri was the only cho...
ice for us. She captures you at your best & most authentic and makes it feel like she’s just another part of your wedding party. Everything is so easy that there’s no stress about worrying about hoe you’ll look in photos on your day. Kerri is in the moment, professional, and easy to work with. She was with us through a two year long engagement (thanks to COVID) and through two venues, every step of the way. With Kerri, there’s no need to second guess any of your decisions because you can be sure that she’s going to capture everything flawlessly. Thank you Kerri!!!
Where do I even begin with Kerri??? If you are so lucky to have Kerri available for your day - STOP READING. BOOK HER. DO IT RIGHT NOW. KCP was the best vendor decision we made for...
our entire wedding and we now have the most stunning photos to relive our day over and over. From initial inquiry to weeks after our wedding, Kerri was the absolute best. She's so familiar with how a wedding day goes, how other venues and vendors operate, and how to capture the best, most organic, amazing moments throughout your day!! She is truly someone you want to be around with infectious energy that kept all of us going and smiling. She took all of the stress out of the day and I don't say that lightly - she sees every detail, understands every transition, and brings out the best in everyone. I can't decide if I love our photos or Kerri more, but I am so glad to have both forever!
Where do we even begin with Kerri!!! Kerri was our non-negotiable for our wedding day. She is passionate, hard working, and absolutely loves what she does. She captured our day bet...
ter than we could have imagined. Although we listed out some of our must have moments to capture, Kerri captured far more than we could have asked for. She is thoughtful in her work and is the ultimate hype woman. She directs the wedding party and family with ease and is able to maintain professionalism while having a fricken blast. She is one of a kind and someone you absolutely NEED on your big day!!!
Kerri is legitimately unparalleled in energy, effort, talent, and ability to facilitate the entire day. SHE IS MUCH MORE THAN A PHOTOGRAPHER! Hiring Kerri is like having your best ...
friend around from start to finish - she’s in artist in the way that she is familiar with the entire process, from timeline to showcasing every special moment throughout the day. She WAS the day - she called the shots (literally) and made sure we kept on track while shooting. She turned around the finished product SO fast, I couldn’t comprehend how she delivered so many masterfully curated moments in that timeframe. Overall Kerri was such a hype woman that made us feel way cooler than we are and captured each special moment so beautifully, we’ll cherish her forever like we will cherish our photos. OBSESSED WITH HER!!!
KCP is top notch!! I am a 2022 bride and had the pleasure of working with associate Katy for my wedding day. Kerri's communication, professionalism, and kindness was off the charts...
from the very beginning. We chatted on the phone and she really took an interest in getting to know me as a person. I was introduced to Katy and we had a couples shoot in the KCP studio with our brand new puppy to get to know each other. There was an instant connection, Katy is so easy to be around and very talented. Both Kerri and Katy are rockstars and the dream team you want for your wedding. I was so grateful to have KCP by my side throughout the entire process and knew they were always a text or phone call away. Katy was so sweet and set up a coffee date to create a custom day of timeline for us... I mean talk about going above and beyond! Finally we reach wedding day and it went so smoothly thanks to Katy. I was able to enjoy and be care-free because I know she had my back. You can feel the LOVE and JOY through the photos and I will cherish them forever. Far exceeded any of my expectations which were already high after following Kerri on insta for years! It's so convenient because you can also order prints directly from your personal secure online gallery to ensure quality is preserved. I even ordered my wedding thank you cards from KCP! These are two ladies that are 100% invested in you and telling your love story. I can not recommend this business enough for all future brides and anyone who needs professional photography services. You will not regret it, KCP fam forever!!
I don't even know where to begin with how amazing Kerri was for our wedding. She is like having your best friend in the world be there to just make it the best day ever, and from t...
he moment she gets there to the second she leaves, makes it all truly about her couples. We hired Kerri for our engagement photos back in October of 2020, and it was by far one of the best decisions we made, and we knew of course we had to hire her for our wedding.
We trusted Kerri with everything regarding our wedding, from asking her opinion on venues, to photo locations, and other vendors. She was the very first vendor we hired for our wedding before ANYONE else.
Her sunshine and smile and love is infectious, and you can't help but laugh and feel the joy from the inside out, which shows in all the beautiful photos she takes. Our family and friends were blown away by the photos and said they were some of the most beautiful photos they had ever seen. Kerri knew and understood all of the things that were important to us, and made sure to capture all the small details. Our love of Jenis icecream and golden retrievers are the same, and no matter what she will make you feel comfortable even if it your first time in front of a camera.
I could go on and on and on about Kerri, my only regret is having not yet met her associate Katy, who I'm sure is just as amazing and wonderful and full of light. PLEASE do yourself a favor for the rest of your life and hire Kerri and Katy to capture your special day, it was certainly the best decision we made for ours.
Stop looking for a wedding photographer right now. You found her - it’s Kerri! Kerri has tremendous talent, that much is clear, but she is also a wonderful human being. She was my ...
hype lady on our wedding day and so organized, joyful, warm, professional, and ON IT. She is a true friend and makes everyone in your wedding party feel welcomed and loved. I can’t recommend her enough. If you can, try to book Aaron Bean for videography - him and Kerri are a dynamic duo that you definitely want at your wedding!
Not sure if this is a diary entry or google review but it is 2020 so obviously we all need as much good vibes/praise as we can get, and I cannot give enough to Kerri Carlquist, but...
I can try.... Sorry in advance for the lengthy post but hang with me because it is well, WELL deserved:
Originally a 2020 bride supposed to get married in SW Michigan with a different photographer, but was basically ghosted by original photographer from the start (trust your gut with vendors, ladies). As a result of dealing with a shady wedding venue and shady Michigan photographer, we decided on a Chicago micro-wedding for the fall and a new photographer. Serendipitously, as plans were changing I saw pictures someone had posted of their wedding that Kerri had taken and decided to reach out and see if she was available for our new plans. From the moment I had connected with Kerry, she was responsive, bubbly, and personable. In addition, her pictures are FLIPPING GORGEOUS!
Unfortunately, we had to change plans with our Chicago wedding a couple of times because of Covid and venue closures, and Kerri was helpful every step of the way. She went above and beyond as a photographer and would reach out with ideas for our wedding day, but would also check-in to see if we were doing okay. Not necessary to do AT ALL, but much appreciated as we were dealing with the craziness of the pandemic.
Settled on an Upper Peninsula Michigan wedding which was a 6-7 hour drive from Chicago as our plan z option. Kerri had a wedding the night before, but agreed to do this because that is just the type of dedicated professional she is. Fast forward to the night before, and the weather was projected to be terrible during the ceremony time. We reached out to Kerri *AT 9 PM THE NIGHT BEFORE* and asked if we could push our timeline up earlier to avoid any crappy weather which meant that she had to drive through the night through the middle of nowhere, and she agreed to it with no if’s/and’s or but’s!!!!!!!!
The day of the wedding was hectic (naturally), and we ended up having to get ready quickly as the weather was getting poor even earlier than anticipated, but Kerri was a great point person for the group. She was calm and positive the entire time, and was able to get us through the whole day without a hitch. The weather was worst-case scenario, but she was very attentive to make sure that our group had everything we need to make the day run smoothly.
Our group of two families LOVED her, and are so thankful that she was our photographer. She was a natural addition to our tight-knit families, she even stayed for dinner after and was there for the laugh’s as we reflected on how amazing the day was.
She was very prompt in delivering photos-the day after she sent a “sneak peak” of more than a handful and pics, and she sent our whole array of pictures in an extremely timely manner!! We are OBSESSED with how the look, and are ordering prints soon!!! When it came time to discuss who we wanted as a second photographer, we didn't even give it a second thought- we knew we had to have her there again.
After having a disaster situation with our first photographer, we knew exactly what we wanted for our second one, and Kerri exceeded our expectations. Stop looking- you found your gal!!!!!!!!!!
Kerri Carlquist- where to even begin?! This woman is a light in this world and is HANDS DOWN the person you want to spend your wedding day with. I felt like Kerri was instantly my ...
best friend and not in that fake sense of the way, in the most genuine way possible. Kerri radiates joy and is also insanely talented. Our engagement photos not only blew me away, but was one of the most fun dates I’ve even been on. We danced our way across North Ave Beach, belly laughed and got emotional dreaming about our wedding. Glad forward to planning a wedding during a pandemic - Kerri was there to listen and give ideas. She helped me stay grounded in what is truly important and helped me plan intimate details to make our small wedding more special than I could have ever imagined. I told all of my bridesmaids the morning of my wedding day - “oh you will know when the photographer gets here because she is the best hype woman!” So true. Kerri brought electric energy to my wedding day and I felt like I was in a fairy tale (even with only 10 people present). Kerri, no joke the second thing Kyle and I said once we got in the limo (after saying how happy we were married) was “having Kerri at our wedding made this day so special. She is MAGIC”. I have reconnected with friends from the past because they can’t help but comment on how stunning Kerri’s photos are, she’s THAT good. Kerri means the world to my husband and I. Truly the best.
Simply put, we couldn't have imagined a more perfect photographer than Kerri to capture our wedding day. Who we chose for our photographer was always an important decision but as o...
ur plans changed like many and we decided to downsize to a 15-person wedding, we can't say how grateful we are for the absolutely amazing photos Kerri captured so that not only we, but all of our close family and friends who couldn't be there could experience the day. Seriously SO unbelievable....can't stop looking at our photos over again so we can relive the feelings from our day.
Kerri's photography style immediately caught our eye as she just seemed to capture genuine happiness and those real moments that could bring you back. Once we spoke with her on the phone, we knew that her energy would also bring so much to our day. After getting to know Kerri better from coordinating our engagement photos, discussing with our original wedding timeline, and then plans #2 and #3 after that, it was so easy to see how much she cares about her couples, goes beyond photography in helping you out and is just an overall amazing person. Fast forward to our wedding day, Kerri captured us and our day in the most beautiful and best way, kept our people on time and stayed way later than she had to to continue capturing and hanging for a dance or two. I could go on and on, but Kerri is absolutely the best and so talented. We couldn't be happier with our photos!
Kerri was the BEST decision we made with our wedding day. Period. On our wedding day, she was on top of everything, she set the perfect pace and truly made our wedding the best day...
ever. She cared for us both deeply and made sure everything went smoothly. She is an expert at what she does, a passionate worker in her art, and above all, a dear friend. In our very first meeting, what she wanted most was to get to know us as a couple and as people. What we love about Kerri is her love for people and for her job. There was never moment when she wasn’t full of joy.
Kerri is also the photographer that will be what you need her to be. She is a firecracker and the life of a party, but she also knows how and when to take control of a shoot or during your wedding portraits. We trusted Kerri throughout our wedding planning season up until the day, and she exceeded all of our hopes. Her work is amazing, her personality is the dream.
NOW onto the actual pictures she took. We are not very photogenic people, so it’s hard for us to feel great while a camera is aimed our way. But Kerri made us feel confident and comfortable and she gave us an experience and pictures we will treasure forever. We have so many of them printed and are so so obsessed with the work she did. We can’t even believe the gift she has given us in the most candid of pictures. I don’t know how she does it, but she truly captures the most perfect pictures that we will always cherish.
You can stop looking for a photographer, you found the perfect one in Kerri Carlquist!!
Kayla was such a blessing to have and made our day so so special. She made being in front of the camera worry-free, playful and fun with my now husband. She is so lively and carefr...
ee but keeps everyone on schedule for family portraits, couple portraits and everything inbetween. She knew how to make people laugh for "candid" shots and how to make you feel like the beautiful bride/groom that you are! She will forever be a dear friend and I couldn't have imagined having anyone else there that day. She created pictures that we will treasure for years and years to come. What she captured that day is breath taking and so picturesque. The quality of her photos are out of this world, and made me think that they were for a magazine or marketing campaign for a bridal line. This was one of the greatest investments we made for our day! Highly recommend Kerri!! Always!!
I had the pleasure of working with Kerri this past weekend as a part of our couple's vendor team and cannot say enough about her enthusiasm throughout the day, as well as her abili...
ty to collaborate in a true team effort to ensure she was delivering everything her couple asked of her. It's not every day that we get the pleasure of working with photographers who go out of their way to ask for those specific details that matter to both us and the client, and we hope to work with Kerri in the future!
It's been over a week since our wedding and I still cannot articulate just how big of a game changer Kerri was for our wedding. From beginning to end, my (now) husband I constantly...
agreed that she was the best decision we made when it came to our wedding vendors. From constantly reaching out to see if we were needing help throughout the process, to making us feel comfortable in front of the camera, to even putting together pretty much our entire schedule for us based on every photo we were hoping to get done (like Rain Man-style in front of us over drinks and getting the timing down EXACTLY) - Kerri time and time again somehow made us feel like her only clients. We'd eventually come to the realization that we were not in fact her only clients after constantly seeing her amazing work come through on our social feeds. After the wedding, our entire wedding party couldn't stop raving about how good she is at her job and how she was born to be a wedding photographer. I know you don't know me but just hire her - take my word for it... you WON'T regret it!!!
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