What began as a side gig born out of necessity soon became a calling. In 2016, as a single mom to my one-year-old daughter, Evie, and pregnant with my son, Liam, I turned to my love of photography, hoping it could bring a bit of stability to our new season of life. I never imagined that EV Photography would grow into what it is today.
What started as a way to provide for my family has become one of the greatest honors of my career — capturing love stories and preserving the memories that mean the most. Along the way, I’ve met incredible couples and formed genuine connections that go far beyond simply running a business. Being invited into such an intimate, joyful moment in someone’s life is a privilege I never take for granted.
I’m deeply grateful to God for guiding me through the journey of building EVP and for allowing me to do work that fills me with purpose. My hope is that every couple I serve feels seen, celebrated, and cared for — long after the last photo is delivered.
MEET Owner
& Photographer
Karin miller
MY WEDDING:
In April 2019, I married my husband, Greg, in an intimate celebration with just 25 of our closest friends and family in St. Pete, Florida. The day had tropical garden vibes, complete with live music from a local street musician, a taco-and-tequila cocktail hour, and a candlelit dinner under the palm trees — it was perfection. My daughter, who was almost four at the time, was our “mini bride.” Obsessed with Elsa, she stole the show by singing “Let It Go” during the reception.
MY FAVES:
My family is my world! My daughter Evangeline (Evie) is 10 and Liam is 8, We love watching 90's movies, playing Nintendo, bike rides, and solving puzzles as a family! I love working out outdoors, rain or shine, snow or ice and am part of a women's workout group called FiA (Females in Actions). We all go by nicknames, mine is "F-Stop". I prefer to be in tropical climates and I LOVE the water! My favorite water activity is paddle-boarding. Christmas in Chicago is one of my favorite things in the world. The lights, the markets, the shopping, the windows, the shows & the food, it's all very nostalgic for me and I hope to make it special for my kids too. I am a die hard Cubbies fan and love spending an afternoon at the ball field!
PROJECT MANAGER
JEFF M
Videographer
& Editor
PHOTOGRAPHER
THE ASSOCIATE TEAM
Jake P
KEVIN W
Photographer
Videographer
Associate
photographer
Associate
photographer
Halie H
Project Manager &
Admin assistant
- The Barkowiaks
We wanted our photos to capture the love, silliness, and subtle unique details of our wedding. When our big day finally arrived they nailed it! Jeff and Karin were more like guests than vendors, they fit right in with their creative, fun, easy going personalities with the greatest professionalism. We cannot be more grateful to have had such talented wonderful people capture our newest adventure and happy memories!
- Rachel + Alex
"I can’t recommend working with EVP highly enough! Everyone was professional, fun, and genuinely excited about our big day! Honestly, it felt like we were celebrating WITH them! My husband and I appreciated how serious EV Photography was about the booking process and that their focus is on capturing timeless memories. You can actually see all the emotions and moments happening - they’re the best!"
Overall, I cannot say enough good things about Jeff and the entire EV team. They took the time to know and understand Bill and I as a couple, and what makes us tick. They were then able to translate that into our photos which not only represented our day, but who we are. Thank you for capturing all our special moments! We will cherish them forever!
- Elizabeth W.
- Kate B.
"Karin is an absolute dream! From our initial meeting to our album design session, we felt supported and heard by EVP. She made sure to get to know us on a deeper level and put our needs for our wedding before everything else. And when we had to reschedule our big day because of COVID, Karin made the transition seamless. We’ve received nothing but the biggest compliments for our photos and that’s all thanks to EVP."
- Dominic P.
“Could not have asked for a better team on our wedding day! They were more than just photographers - they were like our coordinators, support, and now friends! The whole team at EVP was so thoughtful from day one.”
- Bridget B.
Absolutely fantastic! We could not have asked for a better team to capture our big day! As most couples prepping for their big day, you want to choose vendors to help the day flow but also that helps you relax and enjoy. That is EXACTLY how our big day went with the EV team! We truly enjoyed every step of the creative process with Jeff and Karin! We really felt they got to know us and what was important to us.
- Amanda + Dan
“WOW, EVP did not disappoint! Karin captured the most amazing photos of all the most important moments. Planning a wedding during COVID brought a lot of changes and uncertainty, but Karin and her team were so flexible, made us feel comfortable, and took the time to get to know us as a couple to make sure our day was perfect.”
- Kelly & Kevin K.
"Words can't encapsulate how amazing the EV Photography team is. I had the joy of working with Jeff and Karin for our big day, and they captured so many special moments I never thought to look for! The consultation process, logistics planning, follow through, and vision casting really set a foundation to make the wedding a flawless masterpiece. I had so much trust in their team, and they delivered above and beyond what I could have ever expected. Would do it all over again! "
We'd love to be able to customize a proposal for you, but before we do, it's important for us to chat over zoom, hear what you value, and see if we could be a perfect. match to tell your story'. Let's connect and see! Can't wait to meet you!
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