The Experience: Not Just a Vendor with a Camera
Your wedding photography experience should feel like home — calm, intentional, and full of connection. With Nicole Kilday Photography, you’ll have a photographer who feels like a friend, guiding you through every step to create images that don’t just look beautiful but feel like you.
The Process: From Inquiry to Friendship
My wedding photography process is built on connection and trust. From the first inquiry to the delivery of your gallery, I’ll guide you through a seamless, heartfelt experience — one that’s calm, intentional, and deeply personal, so your images feel like home.
Engagement Session Ideas That Feel Like You
Your engagement session isn’t just a box to check — it’s your story in motion. From golden-hour beach walks and adventurous bike rides to cozy nights at home or champagne pops downtown, these engagement session ideas are crafted to feel like you. As an Illinois and Wisconsin documentary engagement photographer, I’ll help you plan a session that’s as unique as your love — authentic, comfortable, and full of nostalgia.
Build Your Dream Team — And Choose Your Photographer Who Feels Like Home
Your wedding vendors aren’t just a checklist — they’re the heartbeat of your day. From your venue to your photographer, each one plays a role in telling your story. Learn how to build a vendor team that feels like family and how to choose a photographer who not only captures your memories but makes you feel at home in front of the camera.
Jessica & Ryan at The Crawford Wedding Venue
Jessica + Ryan’s elegant wedding at The Crawford in Naperville is a modern love story with timeless romance—celebrate their chic and heartfelt day.
Things to Ask Your Wedding Photographer Before Booking
Choosing your wedding photographer is about more than just pretty pictures — it’s about trust, connection, and finding someone who feels like home. From editing style and posing approach to backup systems and timeline planning, here are the most important questions to ask your photographer before booking to ensure your memories are captured exactly as they felt.
How to Choose Your Wedding Photographer
Selecting your wedding photographer is about more than just pretty pictures — it’s about trust, connection, and finding someone who sees your love the way you do. From editing and posing styles to building a genuine relationship, here’s how to choose a photographer who will document your memories with care and authenticity.
