I'm a wedding photographer based in Northern IL. If I'm not out taking photos, you can catch me grabbing a beer with friends, hanging out with family, or cuddled up on the couch with my pups & husband. :)
i'm kayleen :) it's so nice to meet you!
about me
The start of my photography journey is a bit of a different one! My wonderful husband gifted me my camera for my birthday in March 2021 because I wanted to take awesome photos on our honeymoon in Japan. Unfortunately around the time we were "supposed" to go on our honeymoon, Japan still hadn't open their borders. So, instead of having my camera just sit around collecting dust, I thought it would be fun to get out there & try photographing people! I fell IN LOVE with being behind the camera! & the rest is history!
How it all began...
Photo by Sara Myers Photography
silly
one word to describe me:
koda & naya
my dogs names are:
coffee
I can't live without:
candles
i can't stop buying:
over delivering photos
I have a bad habit of:
kay
My nickname:
Some fun facts about me!
Meet the pups
Koda
- 6 YO
- LAB/SHEPPARD MIX
- THE BIGGEST GOOFY BALL
Naya
- 4 YO
- black lab mix
- THE sweest little pea
Recent
Press:
- jessica & tyler
“Kayleen is amazing at what she does. We did a couples shoot on the beach and it was so fun and easy. She's quick to make you feel comfortable and is so helpful before, during and after the shoot. She checks the weather, gives updates, helps you pick outfits, and that's just the beginning. The pictures we got back are stunning! I can't wait to use Kayleen again in the future when we are ready for our next shoot. 10/10 recommend!”
“She's quick to make you feel comfortable and is so helpful before, during and after the shoot.”
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