Nikki Kate Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $4,500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $850

About Nikki Kate Photography

Nikki Kate Photography

Owner/Photographer

Hello, my name is Nikki, and I am a wedding and family photographer for the sentimental and nostalgic. I have been lucky enough to call this my career for over 12 years. I am driven by a passion for storytelling and documenting your life for you to keep forever. Rooted in the heart of Chicago, IL, I am always ready to pack my bags and travel wherever your story unfolds (frequently travel to CO and WI). Whether it's the heartfelt promises exchanged on your wedding day or the joyful pitter-patter of little feet during an intimate family session at home, I treasure the opportunity to document every chapter of your life.

My photographic style is timeless, warm, candid, nostalgic, and real. I love photographing in a way that tells a story of who you are and who you love. I value the in-between moments that seem small but are so special, capturing the genuine, unscripted emotions that define your relationships. I pay close attention to details and the unique connections between the love of your life and your family, understanding that these photographs will be something you hold closely to your heart for years to come.

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Services

Services

  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Online gallery
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Wedding album

Reviews

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  • Talented beyond measure!

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    •Maggie M.•Dec 31, 2024

    Nikki is BEYOND talented both in her ability to capture beautiful moments/memories with her camera, but also in her ability to develop beautiful relationships with her clients. She is sunshine in human form. If you're someone like me who doesn't like attention, Nikki will make you feel comfortable, confident, and safe behind her lens! She is bubbly/kind, communicative, efficient, and creative. I cannot recommend Nikki & her team enough! Nikki's ability to capture a series of amazing moments that tell a story and turn it into a product that will be cherished for generations to come is truly magical.

  • Best Choice Ever!!

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    •Patty•Dec 31, 2024

    Hiring Nikki as our photographer for our wedding was the best decision ever!!! She is seriously the sweetest human and made the whole process so fun. We were so nervous for our engagement shoot thinking it would be so awkward, but she made us laugh the whole time & we had a blast. Her communication was awesome- she answered all our questions right away & gave great advice when I didn't know what I was doing lol! Our wedding album turned out so amazing and I’m so happy I’m going to have those memories forever. Nikki and her second shooter Megan were a huge part of what made our day so great and I’m so so happy we had them. Best decision ever!!

  • BEST PHOTOGRAPHER (now friend) EVER!!!

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    •Aly L.•Dec 10, 2024

    Nikki was the best decision we ever could have made while wedding planning. She was enthusiastic, passionate, kind, genuine, and warm from the second we hopped on our first phone call to the very end of our wedding reception as she hugged us goodbye. She made not only us as a couple feel comfortable (which we expressed to her was one of our fears of just feeling awkward on camera) but our families and friends too, as she documented our church ceremony and our downtown-Chicago wedding reception. By the end of our time together, she felt like a friend we had known for years instead of a photographer that we found. She is so insanely talented - each time we got a sneak peek of the photos from our engagement shoot and wedding day, I was moved to tears. Nikki captured our wedding perfectly and we will continue to have her be a part of all of our life moments. WE LOVE YOU NIKKI!!!

  • BOOK BOOK BOOK

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    •Danielle E.•Dec 4, 2024

    BOOK THIS PHOTOGRAPHER. From start to finish, Nikki was not only our favorite wedding vendor, but also someone we could rely on for everything from timeline help to outfit choices, from teaching us how to pose for a photo to helping choose our bridesmaid colors. She brought so much excitement to our engagement and wedding that made the time leading up to and the big day so much more special. We loved her photography style so much that we adapted our initial vision to match her style and it was the best decision we made. Our photos are timeless, warm, so reflective of the overwhelming love we experienced that day, and already so very cherished. She captured every moment, every emotion, and every person exactly right. Her apprentices also did a fantastic job. Every single person who has seen the photos has specifically pointed out how good our photographer was. Aside from her incredible work as a photographer, she is all around a delightful person, easy to work with, kind, and fun! She was reliable beyond belief, and I never had to worry about anything with Nikki. I cannot recommend Nikki enough, and plan to hire her for all our special events in the future.

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