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Kailee Marie Photography is a luxury Chicago wedding photographer specializing in editorial wedding photography for design-minded couples. Serving couples in Chicago and destination weddings worldwide. Digital, Film, and Drone Photography.

Kailee Marie Photography is a luxury Chicago wedding photographer specializing in editorial wedding photography for design-minded couples. Serving couples in Chicago and destination weddings worldwide.

Digital, Film, and Drone Photography.

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While I do pride myself in taking editorial, nostalgia-rich photos that couples can’t help but gush over, that’s only part of my role. With me, the personal, collaborative experience starts the moment you book. I’m here for all the moments that leave you buzzing with excitement, choosing your dress, deciding on florals, having your wedding cake tasting, because I want to be excited with you!

Weddings are a combination of everything I love: fashion, design, emotion, high-pressure problem-solving, and the energy of a room full of people ready to celebrate. That background means I’m not only looking for beautiful moments, I’m thinking about composition, color, movement, and how every image works together to tell the full story of the day.

Any wedding photographer can take good photos, but I’m here for so much more than that. 

meet kailee marie

I’m a glam girl through and through. Give me a great perfume, a cute cocktail, a well-designed room, or a reason to pack for somewhere with palm trees, and I’m happy! I’m also a dog mom to two black labs, a coffee enthusiast, a podcast host, and someone who will absolutely take note of the lighting in almost any situation.

Personality-wise, I’m a (sometimes unexpected!) mix of bubbly and Type A in the way you’ll be grateful for when the timeline starts getting creative. I’ll hype you up, give you my honest opinion when you ask for it, and make sure you always feel like you in front of the camera.

A little sparkle, a lot of preparation.

"I’ve been trying to put into words how amazing kailee is. From the beginning she has just blown me away on the type of person she is! So kind, thoughtful and so knowledgeable in what she does. From engagement pictures to wedding photos, I seriously cannot imagine a better person to have captured my husband & I!! We are goofy and awkward and she captured us perfectly. Her experience and personality stand out so much and show in her work." T & K

"What a gift it was to have Kailee as our wedding photographer!! Easily the best decision we made during our planning process. Kailee is professional and SO talented. Her passion truly shows through her work and we are so impressed with her. We had an engagement photoshoot about a year our from our wedding and she helped us feel so comfortable taking professional photos together for the first time! During our planning process, Kailee was so organized and made sure to check in with us often to see if we needed any help. On the day of, she was so calm, present and thorough, again, making sure to check in with us to see if there were things we wanted captured that we may have missed. We are so, so grateful to be able to look back at the gorgeous photos Kailee took for us!!"  L & S

Kind Words, happy tears.

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Cultural Connection

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Inclusivity

Human Connection

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