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Kristin La Voie Photography
Fine Art Wedding Photography
5.0
5.0
out of 5.0
16 Reviews
Elgin, IL 60124
t: 8478029557
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Description:
My name is Kristin. I am a friend, sister, daughter, wife and artist. I am happiest when doing things that require creativity and working with people, and that's where you come in. I believe in creating artwork through photographs; showcasing your unique personalities and expressive moments while having fun together. Together, we will have a blast and you will leave your session as a new friend of mine. Want to make me super happy? "Like" us on Facebook, I am constantly updating my page every day, so this is where you will see all my newest work. We are available in the Chicagoland area and for travel worldwide. Website HERE Blog HERE
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Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture
What do your packages include?
Albums, Digital Files, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images, Prints, Proof CD of All Images
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Yes please inquire
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Yes, natural/ambient lighting, flash, low-light
Is your media preference film or digital?
digital
How many photographers do you work with?
I am the primary photographer, however you can request a second photographer as well.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
yes
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
2 weddings a weekend
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
two camera bodies, several lenses, flashes, and countless memory cards and other miscellaneous must-haves!
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
yes
Do you charge hourly or full day?
either, depending on your preference
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
yes, $250/hr
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Meal break is required for more than 7 hours. This is generally during guests' served dinner. Meal is provided by client.
Do you charge for travel?
only for travel greater than 30 miles outside Elgin 60124.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
please allow for 4-6 weeks
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
online proof gallery
How long can the client keep the proofs?
The gallery hosted online is up for 3 months
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
yes, however when purchasing the CD, you are given restricted printing privileges depending on the CD chosen
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
yes
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
yes, upon purchase of CD
Will images be available for viewing online?
yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
Professional, custom-made flush mount albums in different sizes and styles, and digital versions
When will the client get the final album?
Please allow 8-10 weeks to receive your album.
Kelly
Wedding Date: 9/14/12
Review: So are engagement sessions supposed to be THAT much fun? My fiance and I drove away wondering when we might be able to convince Kristin to hang out with us again before the wedding...she's that cool and fun to be around. The session was amazing---so creative and comfortable--and two days later, she has already turned around a gorgeous video of photos to share with my family and friends. I can't stop watching it. She captured the essence of "us" so beautifully. THANK YOU, Kristin!! :)
Wedding Date: 9/14/12
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Review: So are engagement sessions supposed to be THAT much fun? My fiance and I drove away wondering when we might be able to convince Kristin to hang out with us again before the wedding...she's that cool and fun to be around. The session was amazing---so creative and comfortable--and two days later, she has already turned around a gorgeous video of photos to share with my family and friends. I can't stop watching it. She captured the essence of "us" so beautifully. THANK YOU, Kristin!! :)
ksh
Wedding Date: 5/10/12
Review: Kristin was fantastic to work with. A friend recommended we use her and we are so glad that we did. Kristin was very easy going and made the experience fun. She took a good mix of pictures that have a lot of character and creativity. I know this sounds silly but we were running around in very hot weather so when we wanted to take breaks to be in the air conditioning, she let us relax without a single complaint that we needed to get moving- she allowed it to truly be our day that she was just a part of which was a small gesture but really was important on our wedding day. Kristin was very professional and a really great value. We flew her down to the Dominican Republic for our wedding and it was still a very good deal especially when you look at the quality of her work. I would absolutely recommend Kristin to anyone!
Wedding Date: 5/10/12
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Review: Kristin was fantastic to work with. A friend recommended we use her and we are so glad that we did. Kristin was very easy going and made the experience fun. She took a good mix of pictures that have a lot of character and creativity. I know this sounds silly but we were running around in very hot weather so when we wanted to take breaks to be in the air conditioning, she let us relax without a single complaint that we needed to get moving- she allowed it to truly be our day that she was just a part of which was a small gesture but really was important on our wedding day. Kristin was very professional and a really great value. We flew her down to the Dominican Republic for our wedding and it was still a very good deal especially when you look at the quality of her work. I would absolutely recommend Kristin to anyone!
Mrs.Salgado
Wedding Date: 2/4/12
Review: Kristin is absolutely amazing!!!!! She had such fantastic ideas and I know she was able to catch some really stunning shots! My husband wasn't very keen on the idea of doing first look pictures because he wanted to wait to see me but Kristin was able to make that moment really private and special for both of us and now he is really happy we went ahead and did that! I haven't even seen all of our photos but I am (and the rest of my friends and family are) already IN LOVE with what we've seen thus far. We can't wait to see everything! we know they are going to look fabulous and be really artistic because that's Kristin's style!
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Review: Kristin is absolutely amazing!!!!! She had such fantastic ideas and I know she was able to catch some really stunning shots! My husband wasn't very keen on the idea of doing first look pictures because he wanted to wait to see me but Kristin was able to make that moment really private and special for both of us and now he is really happy we went ahead and did that! I haven't even seen all of our photos but I am (and the rest of my friends and family are) already IN LOVE with what we've seen thus far. We can't wait to see everything! we know they are going to look fabulous and be really artistic because that's Kristin's style!
MartiniGirl
Wedding Date: 9/17/11
Review: Kristin was a professional excellent photographer. She was prompt, attentive and pure genious.
Wedding Date: 9/17/11
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Review: Kristin was a professional excellent photographer. She was prompt, attentive and pure genious.
Ann
Wedding Date: 7/3/11
Review: Kristin was used by friends and was recommended as a good value. When we compared her photos with other photographers it was clear that her eye for shots, her skill as a photographer and her ability to edit herself would help us get really high quality pictures. While her pricing was not as competitive as others, we agreed that she would deliver special photos for us. Kristin was very friendly and was willing to photograph the wedding we wanted. We went with this: planning a hike to a canyon in Starved Rock, checking with family for shots they wanted, trying to get a "must list" of shots we wanted otherwise. Kristin delivered excellent shots of our canyon hike, bridal party, ceremony, reception and did a great job with photo journalistic shots of our special day. We didn't get all the family group shots we wanted but this was because we didn't assign someone to check off that every shot on our list got taken and we didn't effectively communicate to all family to hold back after the ceremony. Just something to keep in mind. Kristin did a great job engaging and posing everyone during the photo shoots. Everyone looked their very best in the posed shots! She has a real gift for that. Something we really appreciated were some sneak peak photos that Kristin posted soon after our wedding. We were ecstatic to catch a glimpse of a few of the canyon shots prior to our honeymoon and to share them with our family and friends. Once she finished editing the rest of the photos she posted a short slideshow best of that was a perfect way for everyone get a taste of the wedding shots. Overall, we couldn't be happier with the quality of the photos and Kristin was a pleasure to work with.
Wedding Date: 7/3/11
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Review: Kristin was used by friends and was recommended as a good value. When we compared her photos with other photographers it was clear that her eye for shots, her skill as a photographer and her ability to edit herself would help us get really high quality pictures. While her pricing was not as competitive as others, we agreed that she would deliver special photos for us. Kristin was very friendly and was willing to photograph the wedding we wanted. We went with this: planning a hike to a canyon in Starved Rock, checking with family for shots they wanted, trying to get a "must list" of shots we wanted otherwise. Kristin delivered excellent shots of our canyon hike, bridal party, ceremony, reception and did a great job with photo journalistic shots of our special day. We didn't get all the family group shots we wanted but this was because we didn't assign someone to check off that every shot on our list got taken and we didn't effectively communicate to all family to hold back after the ceremony. Just something to keep in mind. Kristin did a great job engaging and posing everyone during the photo shoots. Everyone looked their very best in the posed shots! She has a real gift for that. Something we really appreciated were some sneak peak photos that Kristin posted soon after our wedding. We were ecstatic to catch a glimpse of a few of the canyon shots prior to our honeymoon and to share them with our family and friends. Once she finished editing the rest of the photos she posted a short slideshow best of that was a perfect way for everyone get a taste of the wedding shots. Overall, we couldn't be happier with the quality of the photos and Kristin was a pleasure to work with.
erinnmaine
Wedding Date: 6/4/11
Review: Fantastic! I will use KLP in the future for anything I can think of.
Wedding Date: 6/4/11
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Review: Fantastic! I will use KLP in the future for anything I can think of.
Honna
Wedding Date: 4/28/11
Review: Kristen is an absolute DREAM to work with and she truly brings your wedding to life in her work. She flew to the DR to shoot our destination wedding and the pictures are spetacular. Every single person raves about my pictures! I would give her a 10 star rating if I could! You will never be disappointed! We love KLP!
Wedding Date: 4/28/11
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Review: Kristen is an absolute DREAM to work with and she truly brings your wedding to life in her work. She flew to the DR to shoot our destination wedding and the pictures are spetacular. Every single person raves about my pictures! I would give her a 10 star rating if I could! You will never be disappointed! We love KLP!
shannon
Wedding Date: 4/16/11
Review: Kristin is absolutely amazing! She is extraordinarily talented, super fun, and extremely professional. She came up with some different ideas for photos that were great. Our bridal party and guests were very impressed by her work as well. The photo booth was a lot of fun too. Throughout the whole planning stages, she kept excellent communication and answered all questions promptly. I highly recommend Kristin La Voie Photography, she really helped make our wedding day memorable ;)
Wedding Date: 4/16/11
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Review: Kristin is absolutely amazing! She is extraordinarily talented, super fun, and extremely professional. She came up with some different ideas for photos that were great. Our bridal party and guests were very impressed by her work as well. The photo booth was a lot of fun too. Throughout the whole planning stages, she kept excellent communication and answered all questions promptly. I highly recommend Kristin La Voie Photography, she really helped make our wedding day memorable ;)
stephanie
Wedding Date: 2/5/11
Review: Kristin was absolutely phenomenal! I can't say enough about how much i loved her work and working with her. She was very flexible and creative! She really did a great job, I would have no reservations about recommending her
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Review: Kristin was absolutely phenomenal! I can't say enough about how much i loved her work and working with her. She was very flexible and creative! She really did a great job, I would have no reservations about recommending her
hjueng
Wedding Date: 10/1/10
Review: I would definitely recommend Kristin to all my friends and family who are planning a wedding. She is affordable, friendly, patient, and most of all a wonderful photographer. She was great on our wedding day. I really appreciated the time she took to listen to what I wanted and also to some suggestions from our bridal party. I also appreciated the fact that she posted a sneak peak of the wedding photos the day after our wedding. It was so nice to share the pictures right away to family and friends.
Wedding Date: 10/1/10
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Review: I would definitely recommend Kristin to all my friends and family who are planning a wedding. She is affordable, friendly, patient, and most of all a wonderful photographer. She was great on our wedding day. I really appreciated the time she took to listen to what I wanted and also to some suggestions from our bridal party. I also appreciated the fact that she posted a sneak peak of the wedding photos the day after our wedding. It was so nice to share the pictures right away to family and friends.
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