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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER: CHICAGO, IL | PITTSBURGH, PA | PHILADELPHIA, PA

EMOTIONAL, AUTHENTIC, TIMELESS

There are certain moments you can’t rewind or get back. From your wedding day, to family photos, to graduation pictures and everything in between - I’m here to capture those snapshots of special milestones in your life for you to look back on for decades to come.

With a photojournalistic and candid approach to capturing moments, I specialize in creating authentic, emotion-filled images for you to look back on for years to come. My focus is to capture your joyful moments as they naturally occur, to preserve those memories so you can relive them for the rest of your life.

Photojournalistic images that are

Black and white wedding portrait of bride jumping into groom's arms in wooded area and kissing while he holds her in the air. Chicago Lake County IL Wedding Photography
Groom dips bride for a kiss wedding portrait while bridal party celebrates behind them. Chicago Lake County IL Wedding Photography
Man and woman sit with foreheads touching, laughing and eyes closed, with her left hand on his chest and engagement ring in sight. Chicago Lake County IL Wedding Photography
Graduating senior girl in white dress poses with chin toward her shoulder and left hand reaching up at the ends of her hair, a soft close-lipped smile.Chicago Lake County IL Wedding Photography 
WHAT PAST CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY...

“Karen made our day completely stress free…”

“I never had one doubt in my mind about Karen’s integrity as a photographer and business woman. That’s why my husband and I picked her to photograph our wedding. Karen made our day and our photo shoot times completely stress free. She was on the ball all night long. When she sent us some amazing sneak peaks, I could not stop grinning ear to ear.”

Man and woman pop bottle of champagne in grassy field, smiling with champagne spray. Chicago Lake County IL Wedding Photography

IT’S NICE TO MEET YOU, I’M KAREN!

I just moved to the Chicago area with my husband in 2022, and am excited to meet you! Previously in the Greater Pittsburgh region, I’m a photographer with almost a decade of professional experience specializing in weddings & portraits with a storytelling approach resulting in natural, emotion-filled images from primarily candid moments.

I’m here to capture your authentic YOU - your personality, joy, and genuine expressions during life’s greatest moments. Nothing looks as good as your pure emotion and true self shining through.

Besides behind a camera, you can usually find me at a craft brewery (I’ve bartended for 4+ years!) or adventuring around Chicago & beyond with my partner, Zachary. My favorite setting to get work done is a coffee shop, which is typically where I meet my clients to go over details!

And don’t worry - I’ve heard all the “Karen” jokes before, so lay it on me!