Your Mythos Lens Chicago Elopement
2026-2027 Pricing Guide
Ah, you’re called to start this chapter of your story intentionally and joyfully…
Fueled by freedom and away from the overstimulating noise that society, religion, and your family can try and force on this special day of yours. Me too! When I eloped I couldn’t find what I wanted and it’s my dream to provide that for you, you’re in the right place and I’m so excited you are here and ready to unlock your legend!
Hia, I’m Kate
I’m your neurodivergent narrative healing elopement photographer with ten plus years as a professional storyteller, trauma informed yoga educator, and coach. I love to travel and plan adventures for myself and loved ones and I was even a professional tour guide in Chicago for five years!
I use my skills as a planner and guide to hold space for you so you can enjoy the magic of your special day stress free. My specialty is holding space that is right for you, low stimulus, sensory aware space. I help you plan out your day with activities that are not only unique, but meaning weaving. Bringing the origin of your story into the authorship of your future. I help plan the details and find low stimulus spaces or unique spaces that fit exactly what it is that you desire. I bring the questions you might not think to ask and I do it all with a deep joy and awareness of your ques so it doesn’t feel like an all day photo session, but rather a space created that you can snuggle into and enjoy. A space that captures the moment of your magic without being intrusive.
On top of all that, I also eloped and love the people who share this desire for a moment just the two of them. Not performative, not pressured by religion or tough family circumstances, no guilt on who to invite or not invite…just a day to start the journey with meaning and gorgeous images and a printed story to share with loved ones so they can be a part on another date.
Read on to learn more if you’re intrigued!
Mythos is so much more than photos…
Narrative Photographer
Marketing Director
Professional Storyteller
Trauma Informed Yoga Educator
FounderSales ManagerMythos is so much more than photos…
Eloping is not a cookie cutter one size fits all experience. As a result it can be hard to know what questions to ask, what permits are needed, and what activites or locations are even available that might suit you and help currate the perfect day. I'm with you through all of it. As a former Chicago tour guide I know many uqnieu and beautiful places to offer based on what you love, the story you want to tell and the kind of experinces you might be intersted in experinceing on your special day. This is wedding planner and photographer all rolled into oneA Container to weave your story
Most folks who want to elope love a good story, I feel this is because they are usually really intentional people who value experince over conventionality and space to really start this next journey with just the two of them, away from all the noice that the wedding industry, religon, (not spiritualyt) and family can bring. Here, I use my experince as a professional storyteller and loosly use the ocnerpt of narrative therapy to offer curated journal prompts for you and your story as a couple. From these prompts I currate options that we collaborate on for the planning of your day. From locations, activities, and more! Then, we weave your prompts into a special one page narrative that you get to take with you after your experince and can come back and read when viewing your photos to remember this special moment in time. What we write for ourselves we tend to live, my offering is to build something you love so intentionally that you live it. Mythos means the stories we wish to remember, and I would add to that, the stories we wish to live. Support Planning Your Legend
A Guide Who Knows How to Support Your Nervous System
Whether it's in the planning stages, or the day itself having someone who knows when to give space, who can talk to other vendors so you don't have to, who knows ways to support sensory overwhelm, and can read your the room can allow you to truly let go and be present. You won't be met with spaces that are too loud, a photographer that doesn't understand you needing space or makes you feel like you are on an all day photo session, a person who can descelate stressors on the day and talk to experince holders and vendors for you in a way that fully supports you. I'm more than just a gudie, I'm the space holder from planning, through the day, and during the receiving of your photos. I’m for you if…
You know you want to weave meaning and your unique story into your day, but aren’t sure how…
You want a photographer that makes you feel safe and captures images that actually look like you
You get over stimulated in large spaces, but love unique experiences that make your body light up…
You want a photographer that knows when to give space and when to guide…
You believe that how you start things matters…and want to author your day intentionally and meaningfully.
You want your elopement to be about just the two of you, free of religion, societal pressures, or familial expectations…with a beautiful visual and printed story to look back on and share with loved ones
The Process
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Pick a date and get to know one another.
Call Number One: We go over your dreams for the day, pick a date and I learn a bit more about you so I can send you curated journal prompts especially made for you (not a writer? no worries, we can also talk them out during our second call together). We also book our second call.
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Collaborate on your dream elopement plan:
Call Number two:
We go over your journal prompts ( we can either review what you wrote, or we can talk out your responses in this call) and weave your story throughout the planning of your day. I offer special recommendations for activities, locations, and timelines based on what comes up and we collaborate until we have your dream day set.
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I help with permits and permissions we might need for your plan.
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You received a detailed plan of your day along with a task list for yourself and for me and when things will be completed. You will also receive a draft of the story we currate in call two to review and approve it before your beutiful day! I use my expertise to craft a day that gives you the best lighting and the pace that yuo desire as a couple so the day flows beautifully and you received the best images.
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Your mythic elopement made real! I document your day and hold space for you while collaborating with any other vendors or needs you may have so you can find freedom and presence in your perfect day!
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You Receive your stunning photos!
You receive two high rez and professionally edited preview photos form me within a week of your elopement. The rest of your gallery will be delivered within 12 weeks time
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Print Appointment and Options:
You received access to my print packages and album options. The print studio we work with is located in Italy and has been creating fine art prints for generations. For a sneak peak at offerings continue below.
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Client Reviews
“Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.”
— Former Customer“Communication was top-notch and the final outcome was even better than we imagined. A great experience all around.”
— Former Customer“Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome.”
— Former Customer
What if we hate you?
It’s a big deal to have someone be there for you on your special day, especially when you want to keep it private and start your journey between just the both of you. Of if, like me, you don’t want to have to worry about taking care of someone else or hurting their feelings if you don’t want to focus on your partner.
Believe me, I get it. This is why I didn’t have a professional photographer when I elope and I really wish I had someone there with me to document our love in a supportive way, but I didn’t have a me and this is why I’m different.
I would want space with just my partner and me and I build that into the day and honor this.
As an expert on the nervous system and trauma I know how to read body signals and can tell if I need to adjust how I behave in teh space
I am solid, I know how to hold my emtions and you won’t hurt my feelings. I do tempreture checks to make sure you like the interaction level throughout the day, and you can etierh write it on paper or tell me- everyone is differnt. We also have in depth conversationsa bout how much interaction you want with me and we during our first call we do a body check to see if you feel safe with me and like my energy. So much work has already been done to ensure I’m a good fit for your nervous system. Also, something goes funky? I got it, I do well under pressure. Something happens with another vendor? I got you. You will be held and supported thoughout the day without feeling like I’m your shadow.
It’s helpful to have a buffer. Something goes funky? I got you. Another vendor have an issue?I hold that. Think of me as your photographer, nervous system, wedding planner. I hold many hats so you can jsut be together and enjoy the moment.
What We Offer
Basic Service
The Atlas Project →
IncludedInitial Consultation
Brainstorming Session
Collaborative Planning
Customized Deliverables
Multiple Feedback Rounds
Actionable Recommendations
Post-Project Support
Intermediate Service
The Echo Project →
IncludedInitial Consultation
Brainstorming Session
Collaborative Planning
Customized Deliverables
Multiple Feedback Rounds
Actionable Recommendations
Post-Project Support
Advanced Service
The Brightline Project →
IncludedInitial Consultation
Brainstorming Session
Collaborative Planning
Customized Deliverables
Multiple Feedback Rounds
Actionable Recommendations
Post-Project Support
Recommended“Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.”
– Former Customer
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