Hi! I’m Kristin.
I am a fine art wedding photographer who believes in making your photos more FUN. I’m for the couples who want to show the JOY, and LAUGH, while still getting those beautiful, editorial images. It doesn’t need to be one or the other! Ever since my first wedding photography experience in 2006 (where I developed all my own film negatives in the darkroom), I have been obsessed with capturing couples’ love stories. I was born and raised in the Chicago ‘burbs where I still split half my time, though I will travel all over the world for weddings.
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NAMED A TOP WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER BY BRIDES MAGAZINE, WEZOREE, MODWED, THE KNOT, AND WEDDINGSPARROW
The ultimate form of success is doing what you’re passionate about for a living.
PROOF THAT GREAT LOVE STORIES DO EXIST. LET ME TELL YOURS.
3 THINGS I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF
TRAVEL, CHAPSTICK, & FUR BABIES
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Photographed first unofficial wedding
My friend didn’t have a wedding photographer, and being the overachieving bridesmaid I am, I took it as an opportunity to set my camera on a tripod to take group photos, and shoot candids throughout the day. I developed and processed all the film myself in my college darkroom in between assignments.
Photographed my first official KLP wedding
Creating a contract never made me feel so official! I charged a minimal rate for my first contracted wedding; we all start somewhere! With a little guidance, I became fully incorporated and Kristin La Voie Photography, Inc was born.
FULL TIME
Soon after graduating, I decided to quit my portrait studio job and go full time with my business. It was sink or swim time, and failure was not an option. Within 1 year, I booked 17 weddings and over 100 families and kids. I doubled that the following year, and the next year I found myself with 40 wedding contracts and completely booked for the following year.
LEVEL UP!
With a lifelong desire to have my own physical business space, my dream came true and Kristin La Voie Photography’s studio was born. For the next two years, the studio space served as a meeting spot for potential couples, a few small photoshoots, and an excellent workspace to be a BOSS. The idea was having this physical space would help facilitate an increased price change and reach desired new clientele. Mission accomplished! Soon enough, I entered into a more “mid-luxury” market.
Once the space no longer became needed (as this new clientele mainly wanted to meet via Skype & phone), I saw my future unfold. With the weddings I had been booking and clientele I had reached, I was placed into a luxury market, allowing me to book dream weddings! And we would only continue growing…
Kristin somehow manages to be 100% involved and there for you, while also being 100% unobtrusive and out of the way. It’s a remarkable talent.
-HEATHER & MIKE
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FAVORITE CAMERA
CONTAX 645
COFFEE ORDER
PISTACHIO COLD FOAM COLD BREW W/SUGAR FREE VANILLA
FAVORITE SEASON
FALL (CHI)
SUMMER (ATX)
DREAM DESTINATION
SPAIN & GREECE
FAVORITE VENUES
CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN (CHI)
VILLA ANTONIA (ATX)
SOCIAL MEDIA
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LAUREN 7.14.18
I cannot even begin to express how incredibly happy my husband and I are that we chose Kristin as our wedding photographer! She is REMARKABLE! We met with several photographers and were having trouble finding one that we connected with….until we met Kristin. After our initial meeting, we knew that we HAD to have her. Kristin’s enthusiasm, passion, drive, huge heart and bubbly personality truly make her one of a kind and SO MUCH FUN to work with. Whether you are outgoing or shy, she will make you feel confident and amazing in every photo that she takes. Additionally, she is exceptionally professional, responsive and accommodating in all that she does. She is without a doubt one of the most genuine, personable, positive and inspiring women that I have ever met. Take one look at her Website, Instagram, Blog or other social media accounts and you will instantly see the immense amount of incomparable talent that she possesses. Not only is Kristin amazing to work with, but the team that she brought to our wedding was also nothing short of amazing! My husband did not have enough wonderful things to say about the second photographer that was with him and his groomsmen while Kristin was with girls and I during the morning. I have the utmost respect for Kristin and her work and HIGHLY recommend her! We cannot thank her enough for the incredible memories that she captured through her photos – they will certainly be cherished for many years to come ☺
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LAUREN
I cannot even begin to express how incredibly happy my husband and I are that we chose Kristin as our wedding photographer! She is REMARKABLE! We met with several photographers and were having trouble finding one that we connected with….until we met Kristin. After our initial meeting, we knew that we HAD to have her. Kristin’s enthusiasm, passion, drive, huge heart and bubbly personality truly make her one of a kind and SO MUCH FUN to work with. Whether you are outgoing or shy, she will make you feel confident and amazing in every photo that she takes. Additionally, she is exceptionally professional, responsive and accommodating in all that she does. She is without a doubt one of the most genuine, personable, positive and inspiring women that I have ever met. Take one look at her Website, Instagram, Blog or other social media accounts and you will instantly see the immense amount of incomparable talent that she possesses. Not only is Kristin amazing to work with, but the team that she brought to our wedding was also nothing short of amazing! My husband did not have enough wonderful things to say about the second photographer that was with him and his groomsmen while Kristin was with girls and I during the morning. I have the utmost respect for Kristin and her work and HIGHLY recommend her! We cannot thank her enough for the incredible memories that she captured through her photos – they will certainly be cherished for many years to come.
“She is remarkable.”
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