INTERVIEW and CONSULTATION
You'll start by filling out a form on our Contact Page. We'll schedule a face to face introduction where we will hear more about you and the vision you have for your wedding! If it seems like it could be a good fit, we'll continue on with the consultation portion where we will design a custom tailored proposal that will best fit the needs for your day.
Get To Know Your Photographer
After booking, your photographer will be anxious to get to know you better! We want to know your likes, dislikes, dreams and vision for your wedding photos. We can meet over drinks or zoom if it's more convenient. Your engagement session is also great way to get started and for you to begin to feel comfortable in front of the camera.
TIMELINES AND DAY-OF DETAILS
We will start with a series of questionnaires and begin building your day-of timeline with you or your wedding coordinator. Our goal is to ensure that your photography coverage works perfectly with your day, set expectations, and plan for all scenarios so you can RELAX on your wedding day... we got you!
Let's Celebrate!
your private photo reveal party
On your wedding day we work hard, shoot smart and love well...you might even catch us on the dance floor! You can be assured that your day is being captured in the best possible way!
You're invited to attend, what we call, your Photo Premier! It's a second celebration to reveal your photos in a fun way, relive those moments all over again, design your album and of course pop more champagne! That same day your online gallery link will be delivered to you. Invite friends or family to attend, it's going to be a great time!
DISCOVERY
CREATIVE PLANNING
ARE WE THE RIGHT FIT FOR EACH OTHER?
THE WEDDING DAY
Premiere Night
Your wedding day isn’t just a date on the calendar — it’s a collection of moments you’ll never live twice. The way you look at each other, the way your friends laugh, the way your families celebrate together — those details are uniquely yours.
That’s why I don’t believe in cookie-cutter packages. I believe in building your coverage around you — your priorities, your timeline, and the moments that will matter most in 10, 20, 50 years.
From there, we customize everything — from extra hours, to film photography, videography, custom designed engagement sessions, rehearsal dinner coverage, or parent albums — so you get exactly what you need without paying for what you don’t.
Anything between 4-7 hours is considered a micro wedding or elopement and will be quoted at a different price point. Please inquire for more information.
Digital files are convenient — but they live on hard drives, phones, and in forgotten folders. An heirloom album lives in your hands, your home, and your family’s story.
It’s what your kids will pull off the shelf years from now to see who you were on that day. It’s the tangible record of your joy, your vows, your people — something you can feel, turn the pages of, and relive without needing a password.
When you choose EV photography you're not just walking away with beautiful photos, your walking way with your first family heirloom.
INQUIRE
"EV Photography exceeded every expectation and gave us memories we will cherish forever. From our very first consultation to the final design of our custom wedding book, their service was flawless and results were nothing short of extraordinary. We now have more breathtaking photos than we know what to do with—each one beautifully composed and full of emotion. Throughout the day, their guidance made every photo session fun and engaging. They suggested creative locations resulting in a stunning variety of images.
During the ceremony, they somehow managed to be everywhere at once, capturing every important moment without ever being intrusive. Their professionalism, artistry, and warm presence made the entire experience a joy.
We could not be happier and cannot recommend EV Photography highly enough. They are truly exceptional."
Do you deliver RAW files?
When you hire EVP you are not only hiring us to take photos, you are also saying you trust our creative vision and direction. The RAW files are incomplete works of art and for this reason we will never deliver the RAW files as they do not represent our completed body of work.
Is there a travel fee?
There is a travel fee for wedding and engagement sessions outside a
30 mile radius of the city of Chicago.
Destination weddings have an all-inclusive fee.
Do you shoot on Film?
Yes! We offer film photography as an add on to your digital photography collection.
Do you offer videography?
We do! We offer it as an add on to any of our photography collections. Limited dates available.
What kind of gear do you use?
Most of our team uses Canon and Fuji for photography and Sony for video.
Do I have to order prints through you?
You do not have to order any printed photos through us. Print your photos wherever you'd like. Though, every couple we work with gets an heirloom album and we do offer custom framing and gallery artwork for purchase.
How do I know who my photographer is going to be?
Karin and Jeff are our two lead photographers and whoever reaches out to you during the inquiry phase will be your main photographer throughout the whole process. 2nd photographers are assigned closer to the wedding date and will be scheduled based on availability.
How long does it take to get my photos back?
You will receive your photos 8 weeks after your wedding date. It takes 11-14 weeks for album design and printed artwork delivery.
Can I change my mind on which package I choose?
We understand you may not know exactly what you need right now. So we allow changes to your packages all the way up until final payment is due 1 month before your wedding date.
How many images do you deliver?
We don't put a cap on the amount of photos in your gallery. We deliver everything we shoot. The number of photos completely depends on your day. Most of our couples receive a minimum of 600 photos with our base package, but it's usually oh so much more!
Can I get a sneak peak?
Yes, we always do our best to deliver sneak peaks to our couples as quickly as we can!
How do you deliver my photos?
We create a beautiful custom online gallery where you can download High Res JPEGS, hosted for 1 year.
How much do you charge?
Since one package does not fit all we need to hear more about what your needs are so we can create a custom collections just for you! We start with our base and add the different services that you value. Most EVP clients spend a minimum of 7,500 for our base collection.