Wedding and Elopement Photography Services & Pricing

Photography gives me a view into those sacred, fleeting pieces of life — where love lives unfiltered, and stories are preserved with intention.

A couple sharing a kiss in a vintage white car at night.
People raising glasses in a toast at an outdoor wedding reception, with a long banquet table decorated with white flowers and candles under a large white tent.
A couple in wedding attire holding hands outdoors on a sunny day, both wearing sunglasses, with trees and a blue sky in the background.

Nostalgia lives in the little moments — The cotton candy skies that replaced the predicted downpour. The way laughter and hairspray filled the air as your closest people circled you in love. The calm that settled over your chest when your sister-in-law curled your hair while you sipped your coffee — not worried about looking perfect, just ready to marry your person.

It’s in the way your dad looked at you with unshakable pride. The nerves that fluttered when you turned the corner toward a field full of the people who shaped you. And then, in an instant, everything else disappeared. Like you were underwater — a tunnel straight to your love. His eyes. His presence. That moment when forever quietly began.

My work is rooted in feeling, not formulas. I believe in creating space where you can slow down, soak it all in, and remember not just how your day looked — but how it felt.

What do you want to remember from your best day? Easy: all of it.


That’s why my wedding and elopement collections are designed with flexibility — from all-day coverage to intimate courthouse vows. Everything is buildable and customizable to fit the way your love unfolds. Because not every love story fits inside a box — and yours shouldn't have to either.

Let’s make space for the quiet magic and the loud joy. I’ll take care of the art. You focus on the memory-making.

Wedding and

Elopement

Photography

Packages

  • All day coverage begins 3-4 hours prior to ceremony, and ends 30 minutes to 1 hour into open dance. This ensures we’re not missing any important moments, start to finish. This collection covers 8 hours of continuous coverage, leaving room for buffers in case of spontaneous moments, because maybe you just really want McDonald’s after leaving the church - I’m here for all of it.

    Most chosen collection, couple’s average spend, $4,850.00.

  • For more intimate celebrations with shorter desired timelines. This collection includes 4 hours of continuous coverage. Coverage typically begins 2-3 hours prior to ceremony, and ends 1 hour into reception.

  • For celebrations that require less than 3 hours of coverage and take place on a Monday-Thursday, including 2 hours of continuous coverage.

Tell me more,

  • 1 Photographer, previews within 7 days, online gallery with high & low resolution images, print release & access to gallery printshop, full gallery within 4-16 weeks, $250.00 off an engagement session, curated timeline planning & assistance, 40 mile radius from Hebron, IL of travel included

  • 50 images per coverage hour is a perfect rough estimate. For example, the ‘All Day Wedding Collection’ can expect to have a total of 400 images minimum to 500+ in a full gallery. There is never a cap on the maximum number of images as every day is different.

  • Easy answer, yes! You are welcome to add a second photographer ($825.00) to join your team, as well as additional continuous coverage hours ($150.00/hr) for a maximum of 12 hours. I highly recommend utilizing the package that best fits your dreams to begin with.

  • I’m always up for a dual celebration on a holiday weekend (Friday-Sunday - $500.00). This includes New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Day.

  • $500.00 when bundled with a wedding collection and includes a 1 hour session (M-Th), 1 photographer, posing direction & guidance, location & outfit guidance, online gallery with high & low res images, print release, sneak peeks within 7 days, 2-4 week turnaround (originally $750.00).

  • Yes, yes, and yes. I’ve traveled with my couples all across the United States in years past. From the Midwest's cornfields, the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, hiking through Ohio's Hocking Hills, Martha's Vineyard and various spots on the East Coast, and ventured through Denver and its surrounding areas. Wherever your love is the loudest - I’m there!

    All of my traveling weddings receive a custom proposal including all travel (mileage, fuel, hotel or accommodations, flights, rental vehicle, transportation, food, baggage fees, parking fees, and other related expenses, if applicable), and then I complete all of the booking for my own travel to take it off your plate.

    Travel fees are location-dependent and determined on a case by case basis. A 40 mile radius from Hebron, IL is included in all of my wedding collections.

  • If it's me you want present for your life memories (insert me dancing like a lunatic), I require a non-refundable retainer (50%) and a signed contract to lock you in on my calendar.

    Wedding photography is on 3 split payment schedule. The first payment is a non-refundable retainer (50% of your total). The 2nd payment (25%) is due at the midpoint, and the 3rd and final payment (25%) is due 1 week prior to your event date.

  • Life happens, I get it. If you need some flexibility in regards to your payments, make sure to let me know ahead of time. I do offer a delayed final payment 1 week post-event-date. The only stipulation is that zero post-processing will begin until final payment is completed.

reasons to hire me

Testimonials
Dan & Breanne

“We honestly can’t say enough good things about our wedding photographer. Believe it or not it was the first time I met Nicole and it felt like having a close friend around, not just someone there to take pictures. Nicole made being in front of the camera natural and fun. We were laughing, relaxed, and just genuinely happy. Of course our photos most definitely reflect that. Every moment she captured feels real, not staged, and looking back at them brings us right back to how the day felt.

If you’re looking for someone who’s not only talented but also a blast to be around on your big day, this is your person. We’re beyond grateful.”

Taylor & Zach

“Thank you so much for capturing every special moment on our wedding day. The day was so busy that if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t remember half of it! Beautifully done! I can’t stop looking at them!

And also, my whole family was talking about how great you were! My nana especially haha. You are so much more than a photographer! And anyone who gets the change to work with you will see that and appreciate it so much!”

Erin & Justin

“Nicole I’m speechless and crying at your photos. They are so perfect. You absolutely nailed it. I have chills! I just wanted to tell you how much we love them and everyone keeps giving me compliments. They are honestly better than I could have imagined Nicole!”

Tori & Cory

“Nicole, I don’t even know where to begin. I am not a cryer, but I am crying at work. These are so beautiful, I can’t thank you enough. We picked the best team on the planet to capture our wedding!!! Again, thank you!!! If ANYONE asks for a recommendation, only your business will come out of my mouth. Even if people don’t ask for it, haha.”

Tori & Brett

“Nicole was amazing!!!! Her and her second photographer were sweet and helpful from start to finish of this process! She eased my nerves and truly had my back. She treated me as a friend instead of just another client and it meant the world!!

She went above and beyond by making sure I had enough to eat and drink throughout the day as well! She made sure on our rainy wedding day to have umbrellas (I forgot them) in order to make sure pictures happened as they should! Not sure what I would have done without her!

The photos turned out amazing and she took care of every little thing I had concerns about to truly make sure I was happy! If I had to do it again.. I’d book her no doubt! My husband and I both love her.”

Elisa & Kevin

“I just looked at our photos from our wedding on November 23rd, and Kevin and I are STUNNED! Nicole… you blew us away! We loved working with you and we were so happy with every single picture!!! Is it acceptable to print every single picture and put it up around my house? BEYOND HAPPY!”

Lindsay & Connor

“I truly couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos! Nicole was FANTASTIC about scheduling and making sure our day was a breeze, all while capturing the most important moments! I could not recommend her more!!”

Molly & Peter

“Nicole is a dream of a human to work with. She is easy going, intuitive, and truly an artist. I wouldn't have chosen anyone else to capture me and my man the way she did. 11/10 recommend."

A bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors during a wedding, with the groom dipping the bride while she wears a white wedding gown and the groom is in a cream suit, surrounded by green trees.
A joyful bride with dark, wavy hair wearing a lace wedding gown holding a glass, dancing with a surprised groom with short hair and a beard wearing a tuxedo, inside a decorated reception hall.

Love, on the blog & portfolio

YAY! You’re here! I do thing’s a little differently here. I want to be sure I’m guiding you in the best direction to finding your best fit artist. The blog is the best place to begin! Here, you can find the finer details of what it’s like to work with me, planning/preparation pieces, photography session resources, and real love stories that unraveled in front of my camera. I want you to feel empowered and inspired when you begin your photography experience, so take a peek!

Featured
Dan & Breanne, BlueStem Farm and Events

Dan and Breanne’s wedding at Bluestem Farm in Hebron, IL was the kind of day that reminds me why I love what I do. It was equal parts laid-back and deeply meaningful—filled with personal touches, spontaneous laughter, and those quiet, blink-and-you’ll-miss-them moments. From emotional first looks to golden hour portraits across the fields, every part of their day felt effortless and true to them. My role? To witness, preserve, and tell their story as honestly as possible—because this kind of love deserves to be remembered just as it felt.

Jessica & Ryan at The Crawford

Jessica and Ryan’s September wedding at The Crawford in Naperville was the perfect blend of modern romance and elevated simplicity. The editorial-inspired portraits, rich in soft light and natural tones, paired effortlessly with a clean, minimal design aesthetic throughout the day. From emotional candids to intentional, artfully composed frames, their gallery tells the story of a couple grounded in love and style. With a color palette of warm neutrals, pops of bold florals, and just the right touch of structure in the details, this wedding was as beautiful as it was meaningful—and it was a true honor to document it all.

Rebecca & Bradley, at Home

Rebecca and Bradley’s wedding was the kind that quietly takes your breath away—set on a family member’s farm, their day felt effortlessly stylish and deeply personal. With soft neutrals, editorial-inspired portraits, and a ceremony tucked between the pines at the creek, every detail echoed warmth and authenticity. From handwritten vows to golden hour magic, this was a backyard wedding that proves simple can be stunning.

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In the end, we all end up stories.

Your story deserves to be remembered.

In the end, we all end up stories. Your story deserves to be remembered.

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Yay! I’m so happy you’re here. Whether you’re here to find the photographer addition to your wedding day team or to invite me into your bubble with your loves by your side, I cannot wait to see the magic we create together.

Nicole Kilday

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