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    I'm so happy you are here! My name is Stacie Kemp, I'm an Iowa girl who married and uprooted myself and business to Chicago, IL. I love family, friends, food, fashion and capturing life's moments involving all of the above!

    My love affair with photography began in college. Do you know that magical feeling you get when you wake up Christmas morning? That's the feeling I get every time I photograph, every time I capture the essence of someone's personality, the love between couples and families, the awe and wonder of a child. I'm passionate about my art and about capturing every fun, exciting, silly, fashionable, quiet, romantic and crazy moment of life.

    If you'd like to schedule a session, I'd love to hear from you! I strive to make every session unique and special to you. Please contact me at 115,116,97,99,105,101,107,101,109,112,112,104,111,116,111,103,114,97,112,104,121,64,103,109,97,105,108,46,99,111,109,46.moc.liamg@yhpargotohppmekeicats

    If you'd like to see more of my work, visit staciekempphotography.com and like me on facebook to keep up to date on the latest news, promotions and deals.

Audrey; Chicago Portrait Photographer, Chicago Business Portrait Photographer

Audrey wanted updated professional portraits and I was so glad she called me because we had a blast!! She suggested going to this beautiful store called Architectural Artifacts in Ravenswood which has 80,000 square feet of all kinds of unique and beautiful architectural pieces. She brought lots of fun clothes and we walked around the store and surrounding locations finding all kinds of cool backdrops – the mannequin was my favorite! I heart all her photos and wish more women would get portraits, it’s so much fun!

Thanks for chosing me to take your portraits Audrey, you have such a beautiful spirit – enjoy your gorgeous portraits!

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Chiara Senior Portraits; Chicago Senior Portrait Photographer

Chiara traveled with her Mom to Chicago for a girls weekend full of shopping, eating and getting senior pictures taken! They are so full of life and energy, it was an honor to meet and photograph them. I know Chiara has a wonderful future ahead of her and can’t wait to hear about all the wonderful things she’s doing. When we took these pictures, it was below freezing so kudos to Chiara for braving the cold and managing to have a blast doing it! Your pictures turned out great!!

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Sehee + Nathan; Iowa City & Chicago Engagement Photographer

Sehee was my roommate before I married and moved to Chicago and I’m so excited for her and Nathan to get married! They are adorable and I know their wedding is going to be both memorable and gorgeous. I went back to Iowa for this shoot and the day we got together was one of the most beautiful days I’ve ever seen Iowa City. The trees were freshly covered with snow and the sun was making everything glisten and sparkle. Don’t be fooled by the beautiful scenery though, it was darn right cold out and Sehee and Nathan braved it without their coats, Nathan’s feet nearly froze! I’m so glad we went out though because their portraits turned out beautifully and we had a blast. The laughter and joy they share was definitely contagious. To top the day off we went to Hotel Vetro in downtown Iowa City and grabbed some hot chocolate, the perfect way to end the session!

January 13, 2011 - 6:08 pm

Amanda Watson - What a sweet e-session!! Love the snow!!

January 14, 2011 - 12:33 pm

Holly - These are gorgeous Stacie!!

February 1, 2011 - 7:19 pm

Lindsey Joy - I love their bright colors against the snow… and I love how fresh & clean your work looks! BEAUTIFUL!!!!

August 21, 2011 - 11:19 pm

Sehee & Nathan Engagement Portraits; Iowa City and Chicago Engagement Photographer » Stacie Kemp Photography Blog - […] the cold and had engagement portraits taken this past January. Their session can be viewed here. I was so excited they wanted to have portraits taken in the spring as well! We went to one of the […]

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Hayes Family Portraits; Chicago Family Photographer

I had the most amazing time getting to know and photograph the Hayes family. You could tell they have ton of fun together! I have two siblings and photographing the three of them made me want to get my family together for pictures! It’s times like these I feel privileged to be a photographer who can capture the love and laughter of a family.

December 15, 2010 - 9:14 am

edie - Love these pics Stacie! Amazing!
Edie

December 16, 2010 - 10:02 pm

Meghan Hayes - Stacie,

We had such a fun time during our photo session! It’s really so hard to pick a favorite, but I have to say I really love the 3rd from the bottom B&W with the structure in the background. And the ones where we look like we’re in those little pods are amazing :) You are so talented, I’m sure you are going to be super successful in Chicago! See you soon.

Meghan

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Angie + Brian; Dubuque Iowa Portrait Photographer

Dubuque is such a beautiful city with lots of history. It boasts the Fenelon Place Elevator, also known as the Fourth Street Elevator which has been called “the world’s steepest, shortest scenic railway!” Unfortunately we didn’t stop to take pictures there but we get some beautiful pictures by the Mississippi River as the sun was setting. Enjoy!

December 8, 2010 - 9:14 pm

edie - Love these pics Stacie!!

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