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Top Tips on Eloping From an Adventurous Elopement Photographer

Oftentimes, friends, family, and even acquaintances will tell you what you need to do or should do. But, we’re not going to listen to them because this is for you and your partner! So, let’s make your elopement uniquely yours.

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Weddings

Elgin Illinois Wedding Day | Eva + Justin

I can’t get over how elegant Eva and Justin’s Illinois wedding was. They had thought of absolutely everything from the custom wedding vow books to the peanut butter and jelly favors. I fell in love with the color scheme of the flowers and the bridal party. The pink tones really elevated the romantic feel of […]

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Couples

St. Joseph Michigan Engagement | Brandi + Zac

This St. Joseph Michigan engagement session with Brandi and Zac was such a blast! We shot during the golden hour in the evening which made for such stunning light and endless magical moments. They did 3 different outfit changes throughout their session which made for so much variation in the photos. I always urge my […]

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Resources

Destination Weddings and Elopements: 5 Bucket List Locations

When it comes to destination weddings, as a photographer, I’m lucky enough to say that I’ve been able to photograph quite a few elopements and weddings at epic locations. That being said, there are still quite a few places that are still on my bucket list. Every single one of these destinations is incredible and […]

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Couples

Chicago Engagement Session | Kelsey + Danny

After the sun started to go down we headed to North Avenue Beach. North Avenue beach was the best end to our day and a perfect way to break up the session. Danny and Kelsey had an outfit change and we got some memorable photos with that city skyline in the back!

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Engagement Photo Outfit Ideas and Inspiration

When it comes to selecting colors for your session that will photograph best, I typically recommend sticking to neutrals. But neutral doesn’t mean only black, white, and grey – there are neutrals of every color. Think rust instead of bright red, forest green instead of neon, and peach instead of hot pink.

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BEHIND THE LENS

ABOUT Kim kaye

Your destination wedding & intimate wedding photographer.

Hey, I’m Kim — and no, it’s not short for Kardashian 😉
I’m your destination wedding and elopement photographer with a Type A edge and a camera roll full of golden hour and giggles.

I’m always down for spontaneous bubbly, chasing sunsets, and packing a bag for a good love story. If you’re planning a wedding that feels like you — intimate, joyful, wildly meaningful — I’ll be there to document it all with sophistication and soul.

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Planning your day is a lot, let's be honest. Your wedding timeline is the key to having things flow freely throughout your day.
*hiring a planner is a huuuge benefit too* 
To help, I've created a timeline guide for you to use as a reference to get an idea on what you day will look like.

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