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Hello!
I am a dog loving mama with a passion for photography. I first saw the beauty of life through a lens back in high-school. I began learning the most basic elements of film by capturing black and white images and developing them in a dark room. Since then, photography has enabled me to show others the beauty of the world through an image that can be captured in an instant. I have traveled to Africa, Germany, and Paris, and photographed everything from PGA championships, to my personal favorite, real life and real love. I feel most at home transforming everyday glimpses of true affection and moments of raw happiness into eternal memories through photography. Two years ago, I lost my husband and it felt as if the camera I had seen life through for so long had reverted back to black and white. Since then I have learned to use my photography to secure life-long memories in vibrant realism. As I bring color and beauty to the lives of others, I return a little bit of that color and beauty to my own life. Sometimes what you see is what you get, but if you look through the right lens, what you see is truly something amazing.


​Fun facts about me
- My daughter is named after my Grandma, June
- I have an goofy Great Dane, Clyde, and a peppy Chihuahua, Stella.
- My left eye is part brown.
- I sing in the car ALL the time
- I love Cold Brew Coffee.
- I recently got hooked on powerlifting.
- I'm in love with a powerlifting law student who makes me laugh every day.


Services Offered
The Ksbphoto can provide the following photography services before and during your wedding day:

  • Additional hours
  • Boudoir shoot
  • Engagement shoot
  • High-resolution images
  • Liability insurance
  • Multiple locations
  • Second shooter
  • Trash the dress shoot


Other Services
In addition to the above wedding-related photography services, The Ksbphoto can provide the following photography items for couples to choose from:

  • Wedding albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital files
  • Prints
  • Save the date
  • Thank you cards
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

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

Engagement Shoot
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of The Ksbphoto

T
Torie Sent on 02/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer

I have been working with Kathleen since my senior photos in 2012 and it was a no brainer when it came time to pick a wedding photographer. Kathleen was my number one choice and I could cry writing this review because Kathleen gave me everything and more that I needed in a good wedding photographer. From the day I contacted her about being my photographer she was so fast to respond to me with whatever questions a stressed out bride had and her questionnaire about what I was looking for was so helpful. She listened to all the things I wanted and our photos captured our love story perfectly. & just when I thought, we were done for the night she grabbed us for a couple of last-minute photos in the dark, which are my absolute favorite photos from my wedding. She has such a passion for photography and it really came through in our photos.
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1498313E7Bec41293E810D0B7Bcffe55Cdfdbc2B Sent on 10/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Did not put any kind of pressure on us. She was fun, outgoing, and knows what she is doing!

Kathleen is amazing! Had such a fun day with her!
Kate
Kate Sent on 05/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful person

Kathleen is a wonderful person who was super enthusiastic and made sure that we had everything that we wanted for both our wedding photos and engagement session. She is so talented and makes you feel comfortable while taking photos. My bridesmaids also all mentioned how cool she is and good at her job at hyping everyone up.
shannon
Shannon Sent on 02/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Experience!

We absolutely loved working with Kathleen for our engagement photo shoot! We were so comfortable around her and her work really shows how talented she is. We definitely plan on working with her again in the future. Highly recommend Ksbphoto!
C
Candice Sent on 07/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Amazing!

Kathleen was amazing. The photos we had from our engagement session and our wedding day are beyond words. These are photos we will be able to cherish forever. I was so nervous about hiring a photographer, because I'm always the one behind the camera. Once we took our engagement photos all of my worries were washed away. Kathleen is so personable, and friendly, she makes it seem like you've been friends for years. I seriously cannot think of one complaint about her or her assistant for our day! She came with an award winning smile, and even better award winning photos! You will never regret choosing KSB for a photographer on your wedding day!
Finally Mrs. H.
Jessica Sent on 08/01/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Kathleen was an amazing addition to our vendor team. She is super flexible and always willing to answer questions. Our engagement pictures were AMAZING. When our wedding day came around, I was not surprised at all to find that she was punctual, smiling, and got straight to work. We got our wedding photos back in record time -- way before the contract said we would. And they are all amazing. Even with uncooperative children, Kathleen still managed to capture the day beautifully. I will cherish our photos forever. Thank you Kathleen!!!
J
Jason Sent on 12/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Kathleen was an amazing photographer for both our engagement and wedding photos. She has an abundance of energy and dedication. She possesses an endless amount of creative ideas and makes the photographing fun. I felt extremely comfortable and relaxed during the whole process. I know my wife an I will use Kathleen for any events to come. I will recommend her to anyone I know getting married.
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Heather Sent on 12/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We love Kathleen! She is bubbly, outgoing, caring, and real! She is affordable and flexible! We found her on Wedding Wire and had already begun to feel the dreaded doubt that comes with searching for a wedding photographer. That is until we met Kathleen. She not only worked with our budget, but she also volunteered her services at a school function for my 6th graders! She was able to deal with my constant questions and was patient when I got excited about our pictures being posted! She always reassured me that I was not being a bridezilla and for that I thank her beyond words! I have referred her to several friends and family and for each referral we get free prints! YAHOO! Kathleen is great! You won't be disappointed!
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Anne Sent on 11/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We used Kathleen for our wedding on October 24th, 2015. She is one amazing photographer. She is very detail-oriented and had our entire day set out for us (photograph schedule) a week before our wedding date. That really helped us coordinate with the rest of our vendors. She took any photographs we asked her to take, but after that we left her to use her candid style to capture the rest of the night. We just got to see a sneak peek of our pictures (about 20) and love them! We can't wait to see them all. We recommend using Kathleen for your wedding or any photo session.
Sara644
Sara Sent on 09/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Update: Kathleen shot our wedding at the beginning of October and once again she was the BEST to work with! She was so kind and patient with all of our crazy family members and was the best at directing the show. I was so confident with her around because I knew how professional she is. We just saw some of our "sneak peek" that she posted and the pictures are amazing! I can't wait to see more! You should consider yourself lucky if you get to book Kathleen and ksbphoto.

Kathleen has been absolutely amazing so far! As an out of town bride, I have been living and dying by email and phone communication. Kathleen is always quick to respond and accommodate me. My fiancé and I will be flying into the Chicagoland area next month to visit family and Kathleen was willing to work around her schedule to set up a time to do our engagement shoot! She has truly been absolutely amazing. I can't think of anyone else I'd rather work with!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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The Ksbphoto frequently asked questions

The Ksbphoto includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
The Ksbphoto includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
The Ksbphoto offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
The Ksbphoto offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
The Ksbphoto offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
The Ksbphoto is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in average response time.
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