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Katherine Krakowski is a wedding photographer based in Chicago's North Shore, serving couples throughout Chicago, San Francisco, and destinations worldwide. She photographs weddings through a blend of digital and film imagery, creating photographs that feel natural, nostalgic, and true to the people in them. With a thoughtful balance of gentle guidance and documentary storytelling, Katherine helps couples feel comfortable in front of the camera while preserving the moments, relationships, and details that often become the memories they return to most. Her work has been seen in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Tatler, and Real Weddings Magazine.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Katherine Krakowski Photography

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Clients rave that Kat is a professional, talented photographer who captures candid, cinematic, and timeless images. She makes couples feel comfortable, is flexible and communicative, and delivers galleries quickly with great attention to detail. Many say she goes above and beyond and is highly recommended.

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Clients rave that Kat is a professional, talented photographer who captures candid, cinematic, and timeless images. She makes couples feel comfortable, is flexible and communicative, and delivers galleries quickly with great attention to detail. Many say she goes above and beyond and is highly recommended.

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Jackie Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Photos - Incredible Memories

After an exhaustive search for a very specific photography style we found Kat and cannot imagine how the day would have gone without her, or how we’d remember it without the incredible photos we received.

From a business perspective, she is professional, prepared, and extremely talented and it shows through her work. On a personal level, she is a joy to be around which makes everything very easy for anyone who may be uncomfortable in front of a camera. The photos we got were stunning and really reflect each moment in a special, unique way. The natural emotion of the day really pours through every frame.

Choosing someone to document your most important moments is a big decision and we would recommend anyone considering a photographer to choose Kat if you want quality work that you can cherish for a lifetime.
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Julia Sent on 08/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fairytale photos

We cannot thank Katherine enough for the incredible job she did at our wedding! From the very beginning, she was a joy to work with, but on the wedding day itself, she went completely above and beyond. She saw special moments unfolding and chose to stay longer to capture them all without hesitation. When we received our gallery, we were blown away. She delivered far more photos than we ever expected, and every single shot is an absolute work of art.She caught the raw emotion, the joy, and the candid moments we will cherish forever. If you are looking for a photographer who truly cares about your day and pours her heart into her work, look no further. Hire her immediately!
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Nikki Sent on 08/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding photographer

Kat! We cannot thank you enough for all of these beautiful pictures!!!!! I was smiling ear to ear looking through them all! The way you captured every moment made us feel like we were reliving our wedding day!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us! We will forever cherish these family heirlooms!!!!
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Nicole Sent on 02/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Outsanding

There are not enough words to describe how AMAZING Katherine is. From our first meeting to today she has been outstanding. Photography is her calling in life. We could not have asked for a better person to capture our engagement shoot and wedding from start to finish. If I could leave a review higher than a 5 star I would!!!!
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Caressa Sent on 02/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Detail

Katherine is truly amazing at what she does. She notices and captures the little moments, and somehow turns them into the most beautiful memories. Everything feels genuine and effortless and never forced or staged. She always has a smile on her face, shows up on time, and fits right in with your friends and family, making everyone feel comfortable. We are so grateful for her talent and couldn’t recommend her more!
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Sarah Sent on 01/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond

Kat did an amazing job capturing our wedding day. Her work is truly cinematic and reflected the beauty, emotion, and atmosphere of the day perfectly. She isn’t your ordinary wedding photographer, she goes above and beyond in every way. From her artistic eye to her ability to make us feel comfortable and present, Kat delivered something far more meaningful than photos. We couldn’t be happier with her work and would recommend her without hesitation.
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Makayla Sent on 01/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Kat is the best!!!

It’s hard to find the words to describe how incredible of a person and photographer Kat is. She captured our engagement and wedding so beautifully!! Kat is a master at making you feel comfortable in front of the camera, especially if you are camera shy like me. It’s been an absolute dream to work with Kat and I’m so thankful that our paths crossed!!
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Darby Sent on 01/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Kat is one of a kind!

Kathrine is a fantastic wedding photographer. She truly captured the enchanted love of me and my husband’s relationship and created authentic, old money style, glowing photos. We worked together to create a timeline that fit in getting ready, the ceremony, family shots, a couple shoot, and the first dances all in three hours. It was everything that I wanted and it is obvious Kathrine is an experienced photographer. Rest assured you will find a kind, professional photographer in Kathrine and will end up falling in love with the photos she takes.
Stefanie
Stefanie Sent on 12/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Timeless beauty!

We absolutely loved having Katherine capture our favorite day. From the very beginning, she was genuinely excited for us and made us feel completely at ease, which made the entire experience feel so natural and fun. Her eye for those timeless, effortless moments is truly special, and I’m constantly amazed by the way she sees and documents the little details that end up meaning so much. I’m in love with her film work and overall aesthetic—everything she delivered feels warm, intentional, and beautifully us. We’re so grateful she was the one to capture our experience and preserve these memories in such an authentic way.
Lizzie
Lizzie Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfect

Kat was the absolute best. We received our photos and I could not be happier! She was so great to work with and got all of the photos that I wanted. Every single person who looked at the photos just smiled from ear to ear. She captured everything and absolutely saw my vision for how I wanted my photos. She is absolutely worth every penny and the sweetest human ever!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner

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Katherine Krakowski Photography frequently asked questions

Katherine Krakowski Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Katherine Krakowski Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Katherine Krakowski Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Katherine Krakowski Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Katherine Krakowski Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Katherine Krakowski Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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