Karen Plate Photography

Karen Plate Photography Wedding, event, and portrait photographer in Chicago & Lake County, IL with a distinctly bright, clean, photojournalistic approach to capturing candid moments.

Photography by Karen Plate

I was so honored and absolutely giddy to take Kaitlynn + Dave’s engagement photos yesterday! Kaitlynn and I met in our 1...
09/23/2024

I was so honored and absolutely giddy to take Kaitlynn + Dave’s engagement photos yesterday! Kaitlynn and I met in our 1st period English class on the first day of middle school, and she’s remained a great friend ever since.

As heartwarming as it was to photograph one of my closest friend’s love stories, I could not have asked for a more perfect couple and shooting location either! 😍

My sweet friends Alicia + Kevin welcomed their baby girl into the world this past week! I was so honored to plan last mo...
09/17/2023

My sweet friends Alicia + Kevin welcomed their baby girl into the world this past week! I was so honored to plan last month’s Pennsylvania travels to include this maternity shoot so we could capture their first official family photos before the pollywog made her appearance 🥹💜

I’m so thankful to have met Alicia during our freshman year at college, taken her graduation photos, grabbed dinner the night she told me about this guy she just met online - to then stand by her side at their wedding, and now watch as they embark on this new journey into parenthood. Capturing these milestones reminds me of all the life we’ve done together over the past 9 years, and I’m so grateful to be their cheerleader through it all.

Happy first anniversary, Claire + Brennan! 💍💕
10/02/2022

Happy first anniversary, Claire + Brennan! 💍💕

BIG NEWS...We’re moving to Chicago! 🎉 I’m so proud of my partner, Zachary, for being offered a new job at one of the col...
07/01/2022

BIG NEWS...
We’re moving to Chicago! 🎉 I’m so proud of my partner, Zachary, for being offered a new job at one of the colleges in the Greater Chicago area - which means these two Pennsylvania born & raised kids are moving to Illinois in A WEEK!

PA brides, don’t fret - with friends and family across the state between Pittsburgh and Philly, it’s an easy plane ride back for weddings! Existing dates & bookings remain yours 💕

Chicago brides and seniors, I’m SO excited to meet you!

Photo snapped by the amazing Jill Gearhart Photography (+ edited by Karen Plate Photography)

P.S. I’m pretty bummed that I never got to do anyone’s engagement photos using the long grass behind you see here - any takers want to set something up this fall when I visit? 👀

Happy graduation day, ! 🍾🎉
05/07/2022

Happy graduation day, ! 🍾🎉

“When you find someone who can make you laugh. Smile. Grow. Lust. Want. Crave. Feel. Make you mad but happy. Keep that. ...
05/03/2022

“When you find someone who can make you laugh. Smile. Grow. Lust. Want. Crave. Feel. Make you mad but happy. Keep that. That’s euphoria.”

Shot for October 2021 at Rolling Acres Golf Course

Six inch ribbon curls, honey💍✨(Name that movie)
04/30/2022

Six inch ribbon curls, honey💍✨
(Name that movie)

Obsessed with the southern charm Indiana gave us last week for Madison's graduation session! We truly could not have luc...
04/20/2022

Obsessed with the southern charm Indiana gave us last week for Madison's graduation session! We truly could not have lucked out with better weather in April. ☀️

I always love working with other photographers, and Madison was no different! She was just as comfortable in front of the camera as I know she is behind it.

Wishing her the best of luck as she finishes out her final semester - graduating in just three years with multiple majors/minors/certificates. This girl is a rockstar!

I would personally like to thank Mother Nature for giving us a 64° & partly SUNNY day in Western PA in MARCH yesterday 🌤
03/25/2022

I would personally like to thank Mother Nature for giving us a 64° & partly SUNNY day in Western PA in MARCH yesterday 🌤

Anyone else’s mind blown that it’s already February? 🤯Reminiscing with some of my favorite portraits from Amanda + Jim’s...
02/01/2022

Anyone else’s mind blown that it’s already February? 🤯

Reminiscing with some of my favorite portraits from Amanda + Jim’s wedding this fall ✨

Primary photographer: Angela Kenbok Photography- Pittsburgh Photographer
Second photographer: Karen Plate Photography
Venue: Rolling Acres Golf Course

I can’t get over how dreamy these two were yesterday in 20 DEGREE WEATHER with snow still on the ground! They completely...
01/23/2022

I can’t get over how dreamy these two were yesterday in 20 DEGREE WEATHER with snow still on the ground! They completely embodied the lyrics “I’ve got my love to keep me warm”, cheesin’ it up regardless of the wind and weather. Amara + Tim’s desire to have FUN on their wedding day completely shone through, and made it such a great experience for everyone there! Happy first day of marriage, you two 🥰

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