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for couples who
don’t do boring.

Fun candid moments. Bold editorial portraits.
An unforgettable experience
captured by a husband & wife team.

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AS SEEN IN:

The Adamkovi has been featured in Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago, Chicago Style Weddings, Time Out Chicago, WeddingChicks, Rangefinder, Bridal Guide, and Boho Weddings. Pavel was nominated for Rangefinder’s 30 Rising Stars in Photography.

Portrait The Adamkovi. Pavel the Photographer & Kristen the Editor.
Portrait The Adamkovi. Pavel the Photographer & Kristen the Editor. Being goofy

about the team

Hey You! We’re Pavel and Kristen Adamkovi

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

The Adamkovi is a Chicago wedding photography studio led by husband-and-wife team Pavel and Kristen Adamkovi. With 12+ years of experience, 100+ five-star reviews, and 300+ weddings documented across Chicago and beyond, we specialize in editorial-meets-candid photography for couples who want real, energetic images with a cinematic finish. Featured in Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago, Chicago Style Weddings, and Time Out Chicago.

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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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“A SOUL EDIFYING EXPERIENCE“

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“Kristen’s creativity and skill truly elevated our photos beyond my expectations”

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“HIS HUMOR GOT US OUT OF OUR SHELL”

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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-$10,000 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 premium 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 ☺️

We do! We love the look of film and can definitely incorporate it into your wedding day. It has a softness and character that digital just doesn’t replicate in the same way. We usually mix film in intentionally alongside digital, so you get those beautiful nostalgic frames without sacrificing coverage of all the important moments.

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).

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

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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.
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what to expect

JUST SAY THE WORD

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

As Chicago Wedding Photographer, we capture weddings primarily in Chicago, but we also travel!

Currently booking select dates in 2026 and 2027. Space is limited so don’t wait too long and inquire to see if your date is still opened!

quick note:

» weddings from $6,000 (1 photographer)
» most couples book 2-photographer packages from $7,200
» elopements begin at $2500 for 2 hrs
» engagements begin at $1500 for 1 hr
» but pricing is customized
ultimately depending on your needs.
» inquire to learn more!

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