a husband & wife

chicago wedding photography team

.

for couples
who don’t want
boring

stunning candids

&

refined artistry
stunning candids,
refined artistry

&

an amazing experience
Keith House Chicago Wedding, The Adamkovi, very unique photo of the bride
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about the team

Hey You! We’re Kristen & Pavel

FUN FACT:
We’re married,
we friggin’ love it,
& we’re excited about it for you, too.
(okay, that was 3 facts)

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our philosophy

A basic image captures your smile;
a stunning image captures your energy—
who you are.

A passionate & personable photographer
discovers that, and doesn’t settle for
capturing images of any less.

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you need
these tips like, yesterday.

We’ve put together some articles to help you with any of your wedding or engagement questions!

FAQ’s

It’s the plural version of our last name. Pavel is from the Czech Republic, where every last name has a plural form. His last name is Adamek, Kristen’s is Adamkova, and together, we’re the Adamkovi—it’s like saying “the Johnson’s”.

The majority of our couples invest on average $7,000-$8,000 for a full wedding day with an engagement session—but that largely depends on what you’re looking for. Contact us to schedule a call so we can create a custom proposal for you!

Yes, the majority of our packages include two photographers so each of us can document you two separately getting ready. Additionally, two photographers ensure key moments are captured (i.e. grooms reaction to the bride walking down the aisle), as well as additional angles and vantage points of that key moment (i.e. guests reaction of the bride walking down the aisle). This exponentially enhances the amount and quality of candid moment we’ll be able to capture during your big day ☺️ It should be noted, there are definitely times where a second shooter is not necessary, which is what Pavel will assess during your phone call ☺️

Absolutely!! First looks are complete game changers for the amount and variety of photos we’ll be able to get you from your day. More particularly, it really helps with getting the more artistic photos you see all over our instagram and portfolio, mainly because there is usually only an hour or so between the ceremony and reception and people usually try to fit all the family photos, bridal party photos, and photos of just the two of them within that one hour. Usually with all that, there really is not too much time to leave and find some awesome location near the venue to take the more creative photos of just the two of you. The First Look allows us to utilize the time we have before the ceremony to use the best kind of light (daylight), soak it all in together in a more relaxed atmosphere, all while creating awesome ART. First looks are like a Superhero for photographs, no lie. At the end of the day, we can work with anything and will totally respect if you choose not to have one, but it’s important to know and weigh the pro’s and con’s depending on what kinds of photos matter most to you.

Generally speaking, for an 8 hour wedding we quote about 700-800 photos; but, honestly, we almost always over deliver (generally around 900-1000). All in all, it depends on the events and timeline of your day—which we will discuss with you during our phone call ☺️

For an 8-hour wedding with a quoted delivery of about 700-800 photos, we send you about 50-70 photos (sometimes, even more) within 7 days after the wedding, to give you a pretty epic overview of the best moments of your day. After that, total delivery will be within 90 days from the wedding date (although we seek to work as fast as possible and generally deliver quicker than that).

what are the

next steps?

contact

You’ll have us at hello!
Expect a fun little response in the next 24 hours, and we’ll go from there.

zoom call

Let’s talk deets—who you are, how y’all met, your vision, and timeline. Then, we’ll send you customized packages tailored to YOUR needs.

book us (yay!)

All communications, your proposal, contract, payment, receipts, and questionnaire are all conveniently in an online portal for ease of access and a streamlined experience.

planning

We’ll talk locations, timeline, and key details, so that on your wedding day, we’ll be where we need to be, and you can relax and enjoy! 🥳

wedding day!

THIS WILL BE EPIC. Your party +
our photos =
an unforgettable experience. Literally.
Check out more info on The Adamkovi experience below!

JUST SAY THE WORD

& we’ll create
photos your kids’ kids
will 😱 at

quick note:

» weddings begin at $6500 for 8 hrs
» elopements begin at $1750 for 2 hrs
» engagements begin at $900 for 1 hr
» but pricing is customized
ultimately depending on your needs.
» inquire to learn more!

LET’S BE

NOT BORING

TOGETHER.

K? K. TALK SOON.