HI! I’M SO GLAD YOU’RE HERE.
I’m Kerri!!! Your photographer, hype girl + new lifelong friend.
THE HEART OF MY PHOTOGRAPHY IS ALL ABOUT:
a timelessness that matters for future generations and a soul-pounding, candid, joy that matters for YOU
I really, really love what I do + the people I work with.
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WHERE I’VE CALLED HOME:
Chicago, STL & Madrid have all been home at some point in my story, with Chicago being truly, home sweet home. This heart of mine loves to travel and capture weddings all over, but there sure is nothing like coming around the curve of LSD back to sweet home, Chicago.
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WHEN I’M NOT TAKING PICTURES I’M:
On a morning lakefront run, stopping people in the middle of the sidewalk to pet their golden pup or to let them snuggle mine, making reservations at Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, chatting on the phone with an old friend, or going to Primrose on Southport for fresh flowers for my kitchen island.
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MY FAVORITE PLACES TO DINE IN CHICAGO ARE:
Anywhere Lettuce Entertain You (especially Aba in the West loop), The Warbler patio during sweet Chicago summertime, Apero wine bar for the latest orange wine, anddd does my sister's place count? I’ll take a grilled dinner from my brother in law while snuggling my sweet niece, Norah, anyday!
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FAVORITE PART OF A WEDDING DAY:
Your morning moments!!! I’d go on and on telling you how special your wedding day morning is, but I think I’ll let you find out for yourself :’) My other two favorite moments are you walking down the aisle after being MARRIED and listening to all the toasts and sweet words said about you two on your day.
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MY HAPPY PLACE IS:
Anywhere in the mountains or in the sunshine - orrrr if I’m lucky enough, both?!!!! Seriously, the sun does absolute wonders for my soul.
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YOU'LL HEAR ME BLASTING:
HAPPY HITS PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY ON REPEAT!!! It’s really, ya know, happy!!! Crazy enough, I really only listen to music when I’m running or driving! (or on your dance floor)!! I do computer work in silence - I know I’m the odd one out on that!
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MY DRINK OF CHOICE IS:
An oat milk latte - iced!!! Year round - no matter the season, no matter the temperature! Followed by a lime gimlet or glass of Italian white wine.
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WHAT I TREASURE MOST:
My family!! Hands down. I am so beyond lucky to live just a bit down the road from my sisters, brothers in law, niece and nephew, and just down the expressway from my parents. My days off are spent with them - they’re my favorite phone calls and simply put, my greatest gifts!
MEET MY ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHERS, KATY AND KATIE.
KATY AND KATIE NOT ONLY BRINGS AN UNDENIABLE JOY AND ENERGY TO THE KERRI CARLQUIST PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM, BUT THEY ARE ALLOWING KCP TO BE IN THREE PLACES AT ONCE!
With all clients receiving the full KCP experience and editing style, both Katy and Katie bring their own energetic twist to your wedding day, serving all of their couples with an overflow of joy and dedication.