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A FIVE-star experience capturing your
soul-pounding, candid joy.

With thoughtful hospitality, Kerri and her team prioritize your moments, your people, and your joy.

The approach
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we believe in

The purpose of togetherness, the art of hospitality, and the undeniable joy of all your people in one place.

Reserve your Experience
Reserve your Experience
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“Kerri felt like an extension of our family - someone deeply invested in making sure we had the most incredible day possible. Her work went far beyond anything we could have dreamed of. Every photo tells a story and perfectly reflects the emotion, joy, and love that filled the day. We feel unbelievably lucky to have such breathtaking memories preserved for us to cherish forever!”

Chloe and Brandon Curry

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vertical text reading "Meet Kerri".

For the last 10 years, Kerri has led KCP with a devotion to thoughtful hospitality.

Kerri Carlquist is a luxury wedding photographer based in Chicago, Illinois, known for creating lasting images that you feel, for serving her clients with effortless joy, and for bringing the art of hospitality to each wedding celebration.

For the last 10 years, Kerri has led KCP with a devotion to thoughtful hospitality, a refined approach rooted in human connection, and memorizing the names of every VIP in the room - because if they matter to you, they matter to Kerri!

At the heart of Kerri’s work has been, and will always be, the people, and capturing your moments, your people, and your joy.

Our approach

  • 100+ 5 STAR REVIEWS

    "Her photography speaks for itself - stunning, tear-jerking, candid, glamorous, each emotion of your special day captured in every photo - but the importance of her presence on your day cannot be underestimated. She is 100% there to advocate for her couple - from making sure you get every shot that's important to you, to protecting your time to eat, enjoying every moment, and helping make the day run as smoothly as possible. Her excitement and genuine joy for every single one of her couples is felt throughout her work and if we had to plan everything all over again, I'd book Kerri again in a heartbeat."

    Emily & Alex Gido

  • 100+ 5 STAR REVIEWS

    “Kerri is a professional through and through. When I say she makes you feel like you are her highest priority despite having multiple dozens of other weddings, that is an understatement. She can command a room to get the perfect shot and have everyone in stitches laughing within the same minute. She will make even the largest of wedding parties feel seen and special so that everyone has the best time at your wedding (even the toddlers who are screaming)."

    Kate and Patrick Haggerty

  • 100+ 5 STAR REVIEWS

    "With Kerri, she has this unique combination of being so on top of things with her expertise/industry knowledge, and making you feel like she’s an old friend who has always been in your life. Kerri's style is so impactful in her industry because she leads fervently with human connections."

    Jess and Joey Mallon

  • 100+ 5 STAR REVIEWS

    "The magical light that is Kerri Carlquist. 1 billion out of 10, Highly recommend. The talent this woman has is unbelievable. Not only does she have an incredible talent for photography. She also has this way about making you feel so comfortable, energized, excited, and beautiful all at the same time."

    Sahar & Tim Moskal

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