Nicole Kilday Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $4,350

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,550

Packages

Prices start at $4,545

About Nicole Kilday Photography

Nicole Kilday Photography

Illinois & Wisconsin Wedding Photographer

Hi, I’m Nicole. I’ve been a professional wedding photographer since 2016 and am based in Northern Illinois & traveling the United States and more for all love. I serve couples who thrive in friendship & crave connection. Photos like these become part of your legacy. They’re what you’ll pass down. What you’ll come back to when life moves too fast. They’ll remind you of who you are, how it felt, and just how deeply you loved in that season. That’s what I want for you—not just images, but something that feels like home. Something that gets better with time.

Since 2016, I’ve had the joy of helping 100+ couples and 180+ families capture their most meaningful chapters. My approach begins with friendship, wrapped in professionalism, and grounded in truth. I believe that real connection lays the groundwork for genuine storytelling. When you feel seen and safe, your memories come alive in front of the lens—just as they were, just as you’ll want to remember them. When the years pass, it won’t be about the perfect pose. It’ll be about the way your partner looked at you when they thought no one was watching. The way the light held everything together.

Services

Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Printing rights
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital

Nicole Kilday Photography packages

Every Moment Captured

10 hours

Peak pricing $6,455

Description

This collection ensures we’re capturing the entire memory – from rehearsal to dancing the night away. It also leaves room for buffers in case of spontaneous moments or plot twists I will help you two embrace & manage on your day. This collection also includes event travel outside of my 40 mile radius (includes accommodations, flights, rental vehicle, insurance, fuel, mileage, etc.)

What’s included

Travel handled case-by-case
Assisted timeline planning & check-ins
A complimentary engagement session
Full gallery delivered in 4–16 weeks
Print release and access to my print shop
An online gallery with high & low-res images
Previews in 7 days from final payment
One photographer
Event travel included (in the US)
Up to 10 hours of wedding coverage
1-2 hours of rehearsal coverage

All Day

8 hours

Peak pricing $4,545

Description

This collection ensures we’re not missing any important moments– start to finish. It also leaves room for buffers in case of spontaneous moments, because maybe you just really want McDonald’s after leaving the church - or we need to shift cocktail hour with ceremony until the weather gives us the summertime sunshine you dreamt of — I’m here for it all, including plot twists.

What’s included

One photographer
Previews in 7 days from final payment
An online gallery with high & low-res images
Print release and access to my print shop
Full gallery delivered in 4–16 weeks
A complimentary engagement session
Assisted timeline planning & check-ins
8 hours of wedding coverage
40 mile radius travel included + Chicago/Milwaukee

Reviews

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Nicole is THE BEST
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•Amber H.•Aug 23
Nicole Kilday Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding! From start to finish, Nicole’s communication was flawless—always on top of things and incredibly responsive. The quality of her work is stunning: creative, timeless, and truly a work of art. If you are looking for a photographer who has fun with you, helps you step out of your comfort zone, and creates wonderful images to last a lifetime, Nicole Kilday Photography is the one. She makes the entire experience easy, enjoyable, and unforgettable—while delivering photos that are truly works of art. Nicole was so helpful with timeline planning and keeping our lively group in order. She’s down to earth, really listens to your needs and wants, and makes sure every special moment is captured beautifully. Her support both before and during the wedding went above and beyond—we could always count on her for anything we needed. We are so grateful to have had Nicole as part of our day and couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Since 2017
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•Mallory F.•Aug 5, 2025
Nicole has been behind the lens for my family and I since 2017. From boudoir, to 4 crazy dog portraits, our wedding, gender reveals and back, she’s been our Go-To Gal. The amount of passion and purpose she puts in is unmatched. She doesn’t just show up, snap some pictures and send an invoice. Nicole puts in time and effort to get to know you, your dogs, your family and your story.
Response from vendor•Aug 7, 2025
I love you guys so much! How time flies. Thank you for being such a rock on this journey & entrusting me with so many seasons of life. To many many many more!

Yes, yes, and yes. I’ve traveled with my couples all across the United States in years past. All of my traveling weddings receive a custom proposal including all travel (mileage, fuel, hotel or accommodations, flights, rental vehicle, transportation, food, baggage fees, parking fees, and other related expenses, if applicable), and then I complete all of the booking for my own travel to take it off your plate. Travel fees are location-dependent and determined on a case by case basis.

Contractually, 4-16 weeks (averaging 6-8 weeks).

Sometimes, I’ll bring an assistant depending on the size of your wedding. Don’t worry, this won’t cost you extra. My second photographers (for a fee) aren’t random hires. They’re people I’ve worked with personally, artists I trust, and often friends who run their own photography businesses. They share my values, my creative vision, and my belief that we’re not just vendors—we’re human beings showing up to serve people on a deeply personal day.

Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful.

My turnaround time varies by season; however, sneak peeks (10-30 images minimum) are sent within 7 days from your event date/final payment. Typically, you’ll be able to view your entire online about 4-16 weeks after your wedding.

I offer full liability insurance and can provide a COI (Certificate of Insurance) if your venue or planner needs one. But I also think of “insurance” as everything I do to protect your images. All your photos are shot on dual card slots across three cameras. Files are backed up on multiple external drives *immediately* after your wedding and then stored in a fireproof/waterproof safe. Why? Because things happen—I’ve had clients lose photos in house fires. I don’t purge galleries because those memories aren’t just yours… they’re mine too. I was there. I remember them. And I want you to always be able to return to them.

Typically, couples book me about 8-13 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.

My style is ever-evolving as I grow and experience new opportunities; however, I always gravitate to a posing style that’s hyper-focused on natural, raw, authentic interactions and movement in each love story. I love a good snuggly, candid vibe—the kind of moments where you forget I’m even there—but I also enjoy weaving in more experimental, editorial elements for depth and creativity. I’ll guide you when needed, but I’m never about stiff poses or forced smiles. I want your photos to reflect you, not a checklist. Think: laid-back direction, space to be yourselves, and a calm presence that lets the magic unfold naturally.

I describe my editing style as documentary-led with warm, true-to-life tones. My approach is less about trendy filters and more about timeless, authentic color. I want your images to feel like you—true to the atmosphere of your day, not overly stylized or distant from reality. That way, when you look back years from now, the photos will still feel like home.

Trust. Weddings aren’t performances—they’re personal, sacred, fast-moving moments. You deserve vendors who center your marriage, not just your Pinterest board. My job is to be a calming, grounded, trustworthy presence. I advocate for you, make space for the moments that matter most, and do the little things—like helping Grandpa up the stairs or syncing with your sister’s pumping schedule—so your day flows naturally.

If you don’t have a planner, I’ve got you. As soon as you book, I send over a custom timeline template. It’s not rigid—it’s a flexible starting point. From there, we work together to build out a schedule that supports your priorities, fits your vendors, and leaves plenty of breathing room for real life. I do a full timeline run-through about a month before the wedding, then a quick final check-in the week of. I coordinate directly with your other vendors to make sure we’re all aligned so you don’t have to.

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Nicole Kilday Photography

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Nicole Kilday Photography

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Nicole Kilday Photography packages

Every Moment Captured

All Day

Reviews

Nicole is THE BEST

Since 2017

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