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YOU’RE ENGAGED!!! Congratulations, friend. You are stepping into a wonderful whirlwind season of your life and I am so happy for you. I have so many of my own sweet memories from that time in my life and I love photographing couples who are making their own memories!  I tell all my couples that planning […]

Chicago Proposal Kate Kaplan Photography

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A few weeks ago, I shared a list of must-ask questions for your wedding photographer. These are questions that ideally you’d ask during the inquiry stage, before booking, to make sure you’re happy & confident about your choice. Today I wanted to dive a little deeper into how to search for a wedding photographer AND […]

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Finding & choosing a photographer for your wedding day can be overwhelming – I hear this all the time. It’s also an important decision – these are images you’ll treasure forever – which can leave couples feeling a lot of pressure to make the BEST choice. This should be such a fun & exciting time […]

Questions for your Wedding Photographer

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Hello friends!! First off – CONGRATS! If you’re reading this there’s a pretty good chance you’re planning your wedding & honestly I couldn’t be happier for you. No really, even if we haven’t met – I’m raising a glass to you & your happiness. I’m fortunate enough to have found my person to do life […]

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Alright you lovebirds, this one’s for you. Last week I put the spotlight on 5 of my favorite venues in the Chicago Suburbs. Today I’ve got 5 more amazing wedding venues to share! Give these spots a look if you’re recently engaged!!! Also give me a call because we’ve got some engagement photos to take, […]

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There are so many beautiful wedding venues in the Chicagoland area!! Today I’m sharing 5 of my favorite venues in the suburbs of Chicago. Next week I’ll be sharing 5 more! Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles This was actually my wedding venue last September! So it definitely has a special place in my […]

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If you’re reading this – chances are you’re engaged! Congratulations! Seriously, what an amazing thing – to have found your soul mate, your best friend, your true love. While I tend to shy away from corny-over the top-declarations of love, I must confess I am a romantic at heart. I agree whole-heartedly that love is […]