Keren Sarai Photography

searching for Chicago engagement pictures and following links back to the photographer’s site. We both agreed that Keren was the best value- $3500 for 8 hours of coverage with a second photographer, a one hour engagement session, copies of all the high resolution images with printing rights, and a 10x10 heirloom album. Additionally, she made us feel very comfortable, was incredibly thoughtful, and we loved her work. When we first met with her, she was incredibly professional- she had a personalized bridal box us with different pamphlets detailing her prices, as well as tips for good engagement pictures and a list of her recommended vendors. Keren goes above and beyond to care for her brides and even has a private facebook group for her bridal clients so we can source suggestions and advice from each other. After we booked her for the wedding, she sent us a small token of appreciation, which I thought was so sweet! At both the engagement session and the day of the wedding, Keren was very organized and gave good directions on how to pose without being overbearing or demanding. This was particularly useful when we took several formal family portraits with over 20 people. She was patient and creative, and open to shooting a few favorite poses I had found on Pinterest. Throughout the ceremony and reception, she and her second shooter were both respectful and unobtrusive. I think the only time I noticed them was during the first dance, yet they managed to capture everything!! It was really nice to be entirely focused on the moment and not distracted by anything else, even when the entire moment is captured on film. One thing that impressed me most about Keren is how detail oriented she is. Prior to the wedding day, she had us fill out a comprehensive 4 page questionnaire that helped me to think through the whole schedule and logistics, as well as confirm all shots we wanted (and family members to be in each shot). She coordinated with the DJ to make sure everything like the first dance and garter toss happened on time and that they didn’t miss anything. Keren’s second shooter is usually a woman named Erica, who also happens to be one of her close friends. Between the two of them there is a natural chemistry and flow to their process that helped the entire day go smoothly. They were adept at dividing and conquering, while also capturing moments from both perspectives. They were both a pleasure to work with and I was so happy we chose KSP!

as warm, welcoming, and she just asked us to be ourselves. She was very flexible with the locations in the downtown area of Chicago, and accommodated our pictures despite the big crowds and busy city. When the final product arrived, my fiance and I could not believe our eyes. We could not stop looking at our pictures. She really captured who we are as a couple. Among my favorite pictures are the ones where she captured my fiance looking at me in ways that had never been reflected in pictures. Keren is phenomenal and really has an eye to capture those special moments! My fiance and I couldn't be happier with our pictures!