Welcome to
THE SLP EXPERIENCE
WHAT IT MEANS
to be an SLP couple
Our goal is to know you, know what is important to you, + to convey that authentically + artistically throughout your final gallery. Simple as that!! This includes knowing your quirks, your people, dynamics with family + friends, hobbies, interests, inside jokes with your partner + your overall vibe. By knowing these things, we are able to photograph you as YOU.
I think that you should be able to look back on your moments and remember them exactly as they happened. With that, I believe there is a lot to appreciate about the imperfect moments, too. I am not in the business of fluffing your story or changing it, so if your best man splits his pants on the dance floor, you best believe there will be a photo or two of you laughing with (or at) him!! :-) These moments are all a part of your story + often end up being some of our couple’s favorite moments to re-live.
With that, It is important to me that when you look back on your gallery, it evokes a multitude of emotions from you. Ultimately, the same emotions you felt in each specific moment of your day.
I want you to be able to fully re-live these precious memories + be able to share them for many generations to come. Your people are such a gift; we do not take that lightly!! I fully understand that your memories of them + with them are priceless, which is why we work so hard to study your lists of these people + pay close attention to your interactions with them on your wedding day.
This is something our clients have been deeply grateful for. Even years later I have received thank you notes for how meaningful certain memories + photos are to our clients. This is the sweetest gift!!
OUR PROCESS
Our process involves an initial “get to know you” phone call where I will learn more about you + your story (my favorite part)!!
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From there, we schedule a consultation (if you choose to) where I can provide you an official quote + go over packages and options with you in depth.
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We conduct your first timeline call, which gives you an amazing head-start on wedding planning + keeping your vendors on the same page. We also plan your engagement session at this time (if you are planning to do one).
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We do a venue walk-through (if you choose to!!) where we can plan ahead for lighting, photo locations, + give you tips on how to lay out your reception design to get the best possible photographs.
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Your final timeline call!! This allows us to tie up any loose ends + make sure your vendors are all on the same page. This is crucial for wedding day success! We also invite your wedding planner onto this call with us, if you have one :-)
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LET’S BE FRIENDS
LATEST TIPS
A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE VENDORS
VIDEOGRAPHERS
Anchored Films
https://anchoredfilms.com/
(630) 474-4117
HAIR & MAKEUP
Emily Rae Bridal Hair
https://www.emilyraebridalhair.com/
Alyssa Diana Makeup
https://www.alyssadiana.com/
BAND
Orchestra 33
https://www.orchestra33.com/
(630) 289-3383
The Chicago Players https://www.goldcoasteventschicago.com/the-chicago-players.html
(312) 898-4073
FLORIST
The Local Petaler
https://www.thelocalpetaler.com/
Steve’s Flower Market
http://www.stevesflowermarket.com/
(312) 929-4217
“I LOVED THE PHOTOS SO MUCH I PRINTED ALL 1,100!!”
“Working with Stephanie from the first time we spoke was excellent. She was so kind, patient, and helpful to an overwhelmed bride. Our meeting a few weeks prior made me feel very confident that her team would take care of us on the big day. On our wedding day we had Jeff as the main photographer and Melissa as the second shooter. They were both extremely professional, yet personable. They kept us laughing but also were so dedicated to their work. They were flexible and happy to help when I added a last minute stop between the ceremony and reception. They made us feel so comfortable and helped the wedding day go smoothly.”
“They caught such precious moments that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Having good photos was so important to me and I picked the best photographer for the job. I would recommended Stephanie and her team to any couple who want those special moments caught. I loved the photos so much I printed all 1,100! Thank you!”
-RACHEL + KYLE
“SHE MADE SURE TO GET TO KNOW US WELL IN ORDER TO DRAW THE BEST OUT OF US”
“Wow, just wow. We could not have been more pleased with Stephanie! Out of the gate she was extremely attentive to our requests, up front, and made sure to get to know us well in order to draw the best out of us in our photo shoots. We had an absolute BLAST taking our wedding photos with her and she made sure to use her insights and expertise to draw out our best side and capture some breathtaking shots. Not only is she an amazing photographer, but she is also an amazing person! She truly went above and beyond for us and we have these amazing pictures to share and cherish for the rest of our lives because of her. Thank you so much Stephanie for all that you did!”
-MARK + LAURA
“I NEVER HAD TO WORRY THAT SOMETHING WAS GOING TO BE FORGOTTEN”
“ I do not have the words to describe how wonderful my experience was with Stephanie and her team!!! From our engagement pictures to our wedding, she took the most beautiful pictures, all while making it feel natural and easy. She worked together with the venue coordinator and the DJ to make the night go smoothly - I never had to worry that something was going to be forgotten, or done poorly. It is such a gift to be confident in your vendors on your wedding day, and to feel like you can fully trust them with achieving your vision. I wish I could give her 11/10 stars! Extremely professional and talented.”
