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HI!!! I’M SO GLAD YOU’RE HERE.

I’M KERRI!! YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER, HYPE GIRL + BUILT IN BRIDESMAID!

I mean, hey! If I’m getting ready to tell your story, then I may as well let you in on some of mine!

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    01.

    WHERE I'VE CALLED HOME:

    Chicago, STL & Madrid have all been home at some point in my story, with Chicago being truly, home sweet home. This heart of mine loves to travel and capture weddings all over, but there sure is nothing like coming around the curve of LSD back to sweet home, Chicago.

  • A woman with long brown hair wearing an orange top and jeans, smiling and holding a glass of white wine at a dinner table decorated with flowers, candles, and tableware.

    02.

    MY FAVORITE DRINK IS:

    Nothing beats a morning coffee in the sunshine!!!! Next up would definitely be an afternoon oat milk latte followed by a glass of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc!

  • A woman sitting on a white blanket holding several containers of Jeni's ice cream, smiling, with more containers balanced on her head.

    03.

    MY FAVORITE FOOD IS:

    Does Jeni’s Ice Cream count!?? Otherwise, you’ll find my fridge always fully stocked for taco night!!

  • Woman holding a large black pot filled with colorful flowers, wearing sunglasses, an orange tank top, a light blue cap, and denim shorts, standing in a lush green outdoor area with trees and flowers.

    04.

    MY HAPPY PLACE IS:

    Anywhere in the sunshine!!!! Seriously it does absolute wonders for my soul.

  • A woman with long brown hair sitting on orange stairs, wearing a yellow sleeveless top, light blue jeans, sunglasses on her head, and a smartwatch on her wrist, smiling and laughing.

    05.

    YOU'LL HEAR ME BLASTING:

    HAPPY HITS PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY ON REPEAT!!! It’s really, ya know, happy!!! Also, my friends tell me my favorite genre of music is wedding reception classics - Africa by Toto and Cotton Eyed Joe to be specific.

  • Three friends smile and take a selfie together at a celebration, with two women and a man in formal attire, all appearing joyful and close.

    06.

    FAVORITE PART OF A WEDDING DAY

    Your morning moments!!! I’d go on and on telling you how special your wedding day morning is, but I think I’ll let you find out for yourself :-) My other two favorite moments are you walking down the aisle after being MARRIED + open dance floor, duh!!!

  • A woman smiling and jogging near a marina with sailboats on calm water.

    07.

    WHEN I'M NOT TAKING PICTURES I’M:

    On a run at sunset (probs the Chi lakefront), eating Chipotle, stopping people in the middle of the sidewalk to pet their golden pup or to let them snuggle mine, making reservations at Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, chatting on the phone with an old friend, or shooting film in my personal moments (okay fine, that’s taking pictures. But it’s different) :-)

  • A group of people dressed in formal attire, smiling and celebrating together at a formal event or wedding reception.

    08.

    WHAT I TREASURE THE MOST:

    My family!!! Hands down. I am so beyond lucky to live within a mile or two of both of my sisters, and just down the expressway from my parents. My days off are spent with them - they’re my favorite phone calls + simply put, my greatest gifts!!!

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MY APPROACH TO PHOTOS IS SIMPLE:

LET'S TELL YOUR STORY. YEP. YOU HEARD ME RIGHT. YOUR STORY.

Let’s tell your story in a way that is so deeply real and authentic to YOU… and we’re going to have a gosh dang good time doing it!!

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I really, really love what I do + the people I work with.

HEAR IT FROM THEM!

YOU MAY HAVE FOUND ME FROM MY FEATURES IN:

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Meet my associate Photographer, Katy

KATY NOT ONLY BRINGS AN UNDENIABLE JOY AND ENERGY TO THE KERRI CARLQUIST PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM, BUT SHE IS ALLOWING KCP TO BE IN TWO PLACES AT ONCE!

With all clients receiving the full KCP experience and editing style, Katy brings her own energetic twist to your wedding day, serving all of her couples with an overflow of joy and dedication.