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Kimberly Alifen
DIRECTOR OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS/ LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
Kiki Photography specializes in photojournalistic wedding photography—aka catching real moments, happy tears, and accidental cake smashes in their natural habitat.
Based in Chicago, IL and available anywhere love takes you (yes, I’ll travel—just cover the plane ticket and a bed I don’t have to build from IKEA), I capture weddings of all kinds: bride & groom, bride & bride, groom & groom, and everything in between.
Expect less awkward posing, more real laughter. I’m known for cracking jokes, calming nerves, and being the unofficial wedding day MVP with a camera. My goal? To make you feel so comfortable you forget you’re being photographed—because that’s when the good stuff happens.
If you’re looking for someone who’s equal parts professional and personable (and who will tear up during your vows), I’m your photographer.
Let’s make magic—and have some laughs while we’re at it.
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Kimberly Alifen
Director of First Impressions/ Lead Photographer
My wedding photography is inspired by the vibrant emotions, intricate details, and unique moments that define each love story. Through my lens, I strive to narrate the beautiful journey of couples as they embark on a new chapter of their lives. Capturing weddings provides me with solace and joy, especially in times of disheartenment, as it allows me to celebrate love and unity. The interplay of light, color, and composition in my work reflects the dynamics of relationships and the beauty of shared experiences. Wedding photography, for me, is a way to preserve the fleeting moments of happiness and convey the essence of the couples I photograph.
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Director of First Impressions/ Lead Photographer
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