CHICAGO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
AVAILABLE FOR DESTINATION WEDDINGS IN EUROPE

Some moments only happen once.

I make sure you have them forever.

In the past decade, I've photographed more than 150 weddings across Chicago and Europe, and I still believe the most important image from your day is one you didn't plan for.

If you're looking for someone you can trust completely on the most important day of your life — I'd love to talk.

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Investment — Karlie Dru Photography

Investment & Packages

Every moment, beautifully captured

Chicago · New York · Italy · France · Spain

Couples & Engagements

Couples & Engagements

Relaxed, candid portraits for you and your partner

starting at $800

What's included

  • 1–2 hours of coverage
  • 1 photographer
  • Online gallery with print release
  • Curated locations list
  • Up to 2 locations
  • Up to 2 outfit changes
  • You select your own photos
  • Chicago downtown, suburbs, or Europe
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Boudoir & Portraits

Boudoir & Portraits

Intimate, empowering portraits that celebrate you

starting at $650

What's included

  • 1–2 hours of coverage
  • 1 photographer
  • 2–3 outfit changes
  • Online gallery with print release
  • 1–2 locations
  • You select your own photos
  • Albums available
  • Chicago downtown or suburbs
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The Process — Karlie Dru Photography

How it works

The Process

From the first hello to the final gallery — every step, taken with care.

01

Consultation

Let me know if you're interested! We'll have a chat about my packages and services, and we can talk about your preferences, and expectations.

02

Planning & Booking

We'll collaborate to plan the session, including location, style, and logistics, and finalize a date! I'll guide you through wardrobe and tips to prepare for the shoot.

03

The Big Day

My favorite part! I'll guide and direct you during the session to achieve the best results, and ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

04

Delivery

I'll edit and curate the best images from the session, and provide the finalized, high-resolution images via an online gallery. Photos you and your family will cherish for generations.

You have questions? I have answers.

  • It’s important for us to get to know each other so you can decide whether we’re a good fit! I love getting to know the couples I work with. To help you make the most out of your wedding photography package, I set up an initial virtual “date” so we can have a chat about who you are, your wedding yays and nays, and your expectations for your wedding photos.

  • As a cinematic wedding photographer, my approach is rooted in visual storytelling. Color-wise, I lean towards the warmer shades, while maintaining an aesthetic, flawless, elegant look. My goal is to tell your couple’s story: include the must-have shots, but also those genuine, candid in-between moments – stolen kisses and looks, touches, hugs, smiles. When working with couples, I always strive to help everyone feel comfortable in their own skin, which helps bring out those candid, cherished moments and refine them with a warm, golden edit.

  • My goal is to tell your couple’s story: include the must-have shots, but also those genuine, candid in-between moments – stolen kisses and looks, touches, hugs, smiles. When working with couples, I always strive to help everyone feel comfortable in their own skin, which helps bring out those candid, cherished moments and refine them with a warm, golden edit.

  • I’d be thrilled to travel to your location and capture your wedding. From the West Coast to Chicago and Europe where my home country is. Accomodation+flight will need to be covered anywhere outside the Chicagoland area. if you are thinking about a destination wedding, chat with me!