Hey, I'm Lisa, a Chicago area brand and tiny wedding photographer who specializes in creating authentic & compelling storytelling images for creative and soulful people.

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I'm Lisa! I'm so excited to be able to share my favorite tips, expert insight into creative brands and tiny weddings, and some of the real-life stories of the amazing people I get to capture!

My top posts at Chicago's Largest Wedding Blog

3 tips for your chicago destination elopement

Chicago city hall wedding hot takes

do we need a photo permit?

Brand photos are a great way to show your personality, and help your audience to connect with you, as well as create a consistent look and feel to your brand.

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It’s time for my mid-year check-in — and this is where it gets personal!

Lisa Kathan and husband Erich

In 2022 I had a brand mini session launch that stunk.

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I recently hosted my very first Chicago branding mini session day for coaches and creatives, and it was a total success! All the spots were booked within hours of launching them, and they were all filled completely by those on my exclusive waitlist.

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I'm Lisa! I'm so excited to be able to share my favorite tips, expert insight into creative brands and tiny weddings, and some of the real-life stories of the amazing people I get to capture!

help! what do i wear to my brand session?

Download the FREE Brand Style Guide

Check out my top blog posts at Chicago's largest wedding blog!

3 TIPS FOR YOUR CHICAGO DESTINATION ELOPEMENT

CHICAGO CITY HALL WEDDING HOT TAKES

DO WE NEED A PHOTO PERMIT?

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