Awestrucken Photography
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Prices start at $2,399
Elopement pricing
Prices start at $2,199
Packages
About Awestrucken Photography
Awestrucken Photography
AwestrucKen Photography focuses on ensuring great moments in time are caught. As much as we are tech/gear heads with regards to equipment, we also know that the greatest piece of equipment any photographer can have is his/her brain. We pride ourselves on using our brains and our gear to not just take pictures, but to tell stories. While pictures, as Dorothea Lange says, “take an instant out of time; altering life by holding it still”, it’s also important that each instant of time is part of a person or event’s story.
A wedding and events photographer based in the Chicago suburbs, I don’t take pictures, I freeze emotions in time. Clients will spend more time with me in front of—rather than behind—my camera, as I ensure each client is given an experience as unique as they are.
Services
Services
- Engagement session
- Extra hours
- Image editing
- Printing rights
- Second photographer
Photo formats
- Digital
Deliverables
- Digital files
- Digital rights
- Online gallery
- Wedding album
Awestrucken Photography packages
Eternal Moments Collection
10 hours
Peak pricing $4,599
Off-peak pricing $4,599
Woven together with a tapestry of every laugh, every glance, and every beat of the heart, this collection is the ultimate keeper of time, holding onto the moments that make your day uniquely yours.
- Full Wedding Day Coverage (Up to 10 Hours)
- Second Photographer (Up to 8 Hours)
- Custom-Designed 24-Page Wedding Album (12 x 12)
- Design Session
- Engagement Session
- Digital Download of High-Resolution Images
Timeless Memories Collection
8 hours
Peak pricing $3,199
Off-peak pricing $3,199
This collection is your personal time capsule, ensuring every precious moment is bottled up beautifully, ready to be uncorked and relived, over and over.
- Full Wedding Day Coverage (Up to 8 Hours)
- Second Photographer (Up to 6 Hours)
- Engagement Session
- Digital Download of High-Resolution Images
Hourglass Highlights Collection
8 hours
Peak pricing $2,199
Off-peak pricing $2,199
This collection is the essence of your wedding day, distilled into a vibrant concentrate of laughter, tears, and toasts.
- Full Wedding Coverage (Up to 6 Hours)
- Engagement Session
- Digital Download of High-Resolution Images
Reviews
Write a review4.6 out of 5
18 reviews
- CW
Cassie W.
Our day with Awestrucjen
Awestrucken Photography captured our wedding day in a way that felt effortless and genuine. Ken also captured our engagement 11 months beforehand. From the moment we started planning, Ken was patient and informative, answering every question we had and walking us through his process with care. On the day of our wedding, he photographed everything—the small details of our decor, food, candid moments with family, and the quiet personal moments between us that we'll treasure forever. His artistic eye brought out the raw moments in every shot, and the final photos feel like art we get to keep. We loved partnering with Ken again, and it showed in every image. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect experience.
Kenneth Dillard•Aug 11, 2026Cassie, Thank you and Zak. From the "surprise" proposal that turned into your engagement session, to your actual wedding day, every moment, every shot, was something I was treasured not only as a photographer, but a witness to the next chaper of your lives. I am forever in debt to you both for your trust in me, and for allowing me to capture and preserve those treasured days for you. Here's to a lifetime of memories, happiness, and love for you both. Ken
- RM
Ray M.
Engagement/Wedding Photos
Ken took our wedding and engagement photos for us, and they came out great! He was willing to brave the elements to get us the right shot. We appreciated his attention to detail and his ability to make us feel comfortable, as well as his punctuality towards our schedule.
Kenneth Dillard•Aug 11, 2026Ray, You and Jewel define adorable. Our time together for your engagement session at Wilder Park showed the warmth and love between the two of you. Your wedding and celebration in downtown Elmhurst, at Angelo's, was an extension of that love. And you gave me the privilege of capturing these high points in your lives. Thank you will never be enough. Here's to a life full of cherished memories and a love that only strengthens with time. Ken
- K
Kenneth
Professional Photographers
Ken and his assistant were great. They were barely noticeable when the wedding started, but the pictures that were obtained from them captured most of the memories of that day. They made recommendations for improving the experiences around taking pictures such as keeping the family photos extremely efficient so that we could get on to the reception.
Kenneth Dillard•Aug 11, 2026Ken, A gorgeous day. A gorgeous couple. Gorgeous surroundings. And a slew of family and friends all there to support you and Natalia's next chapter. You did all the work. I was fortunate enough to be the one to capture it. And it was easy with all the love and support you both had. I will forever look back fondly, recapturing those great dance shots, the "voyeur" shots at the end of the evening, and the two of you--giving me the trust and honor to capture it all. Thank you for allowing me to be your wedding photographer. I am indebted to you.
- LH
Lisa H.
Amazing
Ken, did any amazing job. He takes his time to make sure you get all the photos you want. Also, he goes over it with you a few times before the day of. He gets to all venue in plenty of times so, you are not late. His good sense of humor keeps pictures interesting. You wont be disappointed if you hire him for your special day.
- HH
Holly H.
Very Disappointing Experience
We are deeply disappointed with our experience with AwestrucKen Photography. After our wedding, we were informed that all of our wedding photos were lost due to a technology failure on his end, and it appeared that there was not a proper backup system in place. These were once-in-a-lifetime memories, and the loss was absolutely heartbreaking for us. While he did provide us with a full refund, no amount of money can replace our wedding photos or undo the emotional impact of this incident. As clients, we reasonably expected a professional photographer to have reliable backup systems to protect something this important. This situation caused significant stress and sadness during what should have been a joyful time. We are sharing our experience so future couples can make a fully informed decision when choosing a photographer for such an important day.
Kenneth Dillard•Jan 30, 2026Holly and Kyle, I am truly sorry. What happened with your wedding photos is devastating, and I take full responsibility for that loss. Your wedding day was irreplaceable, and you trusted me to preserve those memories. I failed to do that, and I understand the heartbreak and disappointment you’ve expressed. After discovering the failure, I immediately refunded you in full and pursued every possible recovery option, but that does not change the emotional impact of losing these once-in-a-lifetime images. Since then, I have completely overhauled my backup and file-handling systems with multiple layers of redundancy so that something like this can never happen again. None of those changes fix what happened to you, and I know that. I am deeply sorry for the pain and stress this caused during what should have been one of the happiest seasons of your lives. I wish you both nothing but love, health, and happiness in the years ahead. — Kenneth
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