Bottom line up front-- BK Rose is Best in Class nation-wide and peerless...keeping up with trends and best practices etc. is what gets you booked. All stop. That means doing your homework. I'll help you out with gusto, just as so many have helped me as I got started on my own journey. Being on point on your self marketing, especially when you are non-represented, is non-negotiable. Failing to be professional with what casting directors demand is a roadblock. Submissions are "make or break" power moves. THE ODDS ARE AGAINST the apex storybook discovery tales of rarities like JLAW, Michele Pfeiffer, Charlize Theron etc. so if you expect that to be your way in...it's not reality. I get cast and work in these markets: NYC (Netflix movies), Atlanta (Marvel/ABC), and Mid-Atlantic (Apple TV). I am new to the business (three years in) but I have been building a resume over time and there is no way I am going to compromise because I take my career seriously. There is no slack given in a highly competitive industry with a dearth of roles and a surplus of talent. SO...if you want to crack the code, get seen, get call backs, get booked then there is no better photographer for any amount of money than BK Rose and Kat is my Queen. I get work in commercials, major motion pictures, network tv shows because of her. Fact! Every single person I ask that plays a role in getting cast (when I am lucky enough to get employment) has singled out my headshots as what is working for me to get my foot in the door. BK Rose unequivocally is worth the plane ticket, drive time, train time, mule riding time (you name it) to get quality content and ultimately get BOOKED. Not 10 out of 10 -- 100 out of 10! read more

We used Kat to do family/newborn photos when we had our 2nd child. We hadn't done family photos before and Kat was so patient and helpful with answering all the questions I had and letting me try on outfits she had in the client wardrobe to see if anything would work for me before the photoshoot. She had some beautiful options but I ended up going with a dress of my own. Kat is truly a child/baby whisperer and was able to soothe my 3 week old to get her to cooperate for pictures and got my shy toddler to smile for photos! We received our pictures within 2 days of our photoshoot and they are nothing short of incredible. We have gotten so many compliments on how beautiful and stunning they look. I would highly recommend using BK Rose Studio for photos and know we will be reaching out again when we need more family photos taken! read more

BK Rose Photography Studio is simply amazing! Kat and Brett were incredibly patient and made every effort to capture the exact moments we wanted. Our wedding was on 9/13 at Independence Grove, and they truly captured the essence of the beautiful garden where we were married as well as the elegance of the reception hall. I'm not a fan of overly posed photos, so I loved that most of our pictures felt natural and authentic rather than traditional "posed" shots. They were an absolute delight to work with from start to finish! The turnaround time was so quick, and the photos came out stunning! I honestly love every single one of them. I can't recommend Kat and Brett enough for anyone looking for talented, thoughtful photographers who genuinely care about their clients and their vision. read more

I had been using the same photographer for the last 4 years, but due to various reasons, I decided to search for a new one. I am SO GRATEFUL that I found BK Studios on Yelp! Kat is absolutely amazing at what she does. Not only does she welcome you and your family into her studio with open arms, but she captures the moment in the most magical way. Both my daughter and I felt right at home (and trust me, my daughter is in her PRIME stranger danger phase, so this is a HUGE deal). There was also a very quick turnaround for our photos, which was highly unexpected. I went in not expecting much, but I received not only the most amazing experience, but also the best photos I've probably ever had taken. I've recommended her to coworkers and friends, and here I am highly recommending her to anyone who finds BK Studios on Yelp. I cannot wait to book sessions with her again in the future. read more

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We hired this company to do business headshots for our company recently. They were extremely efficient and the photos were beautiful. The photographers were friendly and patient when one of our staff members was running late. We will hire again! read more

This was our 4th time working with Kat, and once again the pictures are absolutely AMAZING! She has taken our newborn photos, family photos, and extended family sessions, and she always captures families so beautifully. Kat is wonderful with kids--patient, playful, and able to put everyone at ease. She goes above and beyond to get the perfect shot, whether that means waiting out a toddler meltdown or finding just the right angle. We're so grateful for the memories she's helped us preserve and can't recommend her enough! We can't wait for #5 in the future! read more

I recently took headshots with Kat and Brett. I was impressed with the quality of headshot and great communication from start to finish regarding details of the session. Will be recommending to others! read more

My experience working with Kat and BK Rose Studio far exceeded my expectations! I worked with Kat for my business branding photoshoot. Prior to the day of my shoot, Kat was incredibly helpful and thoughtful in the planning process to make sure my vision came to life. She gave me great suggestions and provided excellent feedback on my ideas. On the day of my photoshoot, Kat was equally as amazing! She was warm, kind, and encouraging. She was organized and made sure to get all of the shots I needed. She also came up with new ideas to try on the spot, which I really appreciated. Kat provided excellent service after the photoshoot to make sure I got my images back quickly and seamlessly. The photos are beautiful, extremely professional, and high-quality. I am so excited to use them for my business! I highly recommend Kat and BK Rose Studio! It was a wonderful experience from start to finish! read more

Absolutely amazing experience. Kat was extremely responsive, professional, and insightful. Great locations, direction, and the photos were top-notch! I couldn't provide a stronger referral. It was definitely a great all-around experience and well worth the price. read more

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I hired Kat to photograph my Valentine's Day wedding and I am SO glad I did. She is an absolute gem! She was so fun to work with and her ideas are so creative. We were basically in the middle of a blizzard and she did not let that deter her. She said "snow is great for pictures" and she made sure we capitalized on it! I don't even know how her figures were able to hold the camera, it was so cold, but it didn't get in the way of her artistry. I loved her professionalism, her warmth, her demeanor, her work, her spirit. I highly recommend Kat!! read more

We had a fantastic experience with Kat. She took our photos for a maternity photoshoot this fall. She was very professional and easy to communicate with. We had a really positive experience and are so happy with now the photos turned out. We plan to hire Kat in the future for family photos as our family grows! read more

BK Rose Studio is the best photography studio! We had two sets of family photos done with them and had an absolutely wonderful experience both times. They were very professional and came up with some creative ways to capture some beautiful shots in two awesome locations. We're a family of five with a baby, a four year old, and a teenager, and they kept all of them engaged with a mixture of shots with the kids and adults. Totally worth it considering these framed prints will hang in our house forever :-) Capture memories you'll cherish forever with BK Rose Studio! read more

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Kat is great to work with, including kids. The photos are of high quality. I highly recommend her!

Kat and Brett are pros at what they do. We've worked with them on our engagement shoot as well as a maternity shoot. There's a reason we are repeat customers: The reason being that they are so fun to work with, they are genuinely sweet people, and they are fantastic artists who will give us an awesome final product. Highly recommended! read more

My husband and I can't rave enough about Kat and Brett at BK Rose Studio. They did our engagement photos and wedding video and photos. They worked with us every step of the way and were very communicative. This helped to ease my wedding stress! They will work to make sure your wedding is perfect and that it is captured just the way you want it. Honestly, do not look any further. Just book them for your next event! read more

I have been meaning to write this review since September when we had family photos taken for my parents' 50th wedding anniversary. It was a breeze setting a date for the photos, and Kathleen is very kind, she was very responsive leading up to the shoot. The photos came out beautifully and access to the gallery/ordering photos was easy. The photos we received are lovely. Thank you for creating that special memory for us! read more

Kathleen is fantastic!!! You can really tell she knows what she is doing, from the shots she helps you pose for, to timing, to the small details you wouldn't think about but make a big difference. Kat was just so pleasant as well, it was a pleasure to have her at our party. It's easy to take direction from her, and you should... again, she knows what she is doing! We had such a great turnaround time for our pics, and they are just amazing!!!! We would ABSOLUTELY prefer to work with Kat and BK Rose Studio for any photographer needs! read more

Brett did an excellent job taking personal image photos. He offered a number of helpful suggestions and at reasonable pricing. I highly recommend BK Rose Studio read more

Kat was so friendly, professional, and made my graduation photoshoot such a special experience!! She not only acted as my photographer, but also helped me with poses and finding good spots on campus and giving me more confidence and whatnot! The turnaround time was super quick too. I definitely recommend BK Rose Studio; it is a pleasure to work with them. read more

My wife and I had a great time with Kat during our fall session. Kat had a great eye for the best scenic locales in the park (The Grove, Glenview). Plus, we greatly appreciated her warm engagement - and patience - with our 2 year-old twin daughters. And most importantly, the pictures developed were terrific! We hope to use her services for future family affairs. Overall, we're highly recommend BK Rose Studio and will definitely spread the word among my friends/family. read more

Kat and Brett are incredible. They are each thoughtful and creative in artistic vision, while remaining wonderfully unobtrusive throughout our wedding event. Kat was part of outdoor ceremony planning, where she offered guidance on backdrop, color and time of day/ lighting. The outcome is striking....each image seems to tell it's own story. Truly unforgettable photo and video: angles, depth of field, lighting, tone, subject candor and audience participation. Please, select Kat and Brett for your next event. it will be happily memorialized and forever yours to keep. read more

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I was so pleased with the photos Kat took for my Mom's 90th birthday. She was adorable, funny and competent- she made everyone feel at ease. I highly recommend this husband and wife duo - affordable and professional. Thank you Kat!!! read more

We hired Kat as our wedding photographer and could not have been more thrilled with our choice! From our first Zoom call, we knew Kat's warm and engaging personality would be one we'd want to have around on our wedding day. Our engagement photos were taken around various spots in the Loop, with Kat guiding us on what areas would provide for unique photos. Not ones used to posing for the camera, Kat helped us feel comfortable in front of the lens. Kat's unique eye photographed images that have beautiful architectural interest; better than we could have imagined on our own. On our wedding day, Kat captured all of the moments big and small that we hoped would be photographed. She was professional, calm, and flexible with the timing of pictures. We received our edited photos about a week and a half after our wedding (amazingly quick turn around!) and fell in love with all of the photos we had taken. You won't be disappointed if you hire BK Rose Studio. Once you do, you'll see why so many of our guests also complimented how great our photographer was at our wedding! read more

Kat was so incredible. Great at helping us plan poses ahead of time and such a joy to work with on the day of. She was professional but very friendly and everyone loved her energy. We got the pictures back so quickly and they are so impressive. I'm so thankful for Kat and her ability to document such a special day. I would recommend time and again....15/10! read more

We are so happy we booked Kat for our wedding reception. She was extremely helpful and a great resource throughout the planning process. She was professional and did an amazing job capturing all the action on the day of our party. 10/10 recommend !! read more

Kat is absolutely amazing! We found her based on her amazing reviews for our maternity photos and they came out so beautiful! She helped us feel really relaxed when shooting. I sent her photos I loved on Pinterest and she helped us get into those positions and made sure we got all of the shots we wanted. After our baby was born we decided to do lifestyle/newborn photoshoot with Kat and those also turned out amazing. She was so good with our baby. We love all of our photos. Book with BK Rose studio you won't regret it! read more

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Kat, from BK Rose Studio, creates magic. She captured the most special moment when my fiancé proposed to me this past weekend. She has an amazing eye and is so easy to work with. She is excellent at communicating and was very quick in getting the photos edited and sent back to us! I would never hesitate to recommend her to anyone who wants a true professional they can trust to capture life's most precious moments. read more

Brett , thank you so much. You did an amazing job capturing all the photos I requested. You directed my family and got so many great pics. You are so easy to work with from the minute we met. You got me! My Mom turning 90 and her kids, grandkids and great grandkids all together is something we will have forever. Kat, you are so easy to communicate with and you respond so quickly. Thank you both! Amazing duo . Highly recommend .. read more

Kat did a remarkable job on our special day. We had only a few days to arrange our event. Kat was prompt in responding and flexible with the options she provided. Highlights: 1. Captured the photos well despite the less room(literally) she had to work around. 2. Reasonable and competitive price. Totally worth! 3. Responsive and easy to work with. 4. Quick in delivering the final products. Totally recommend BK Rose Studio!!! read more

Brett was great to work with and we are so happy with the photos of our family. He did an amazing job capturing different shots around the park. He was also cool with us bringing our big dog along and found the perfect moments to include him in photos including some solos! I highly recommend BK Rose and will be reaching out to them again when we want an updated family pic. read more

So serendipity has determined that I got the opportunity to do photography sessions with Kat twice this year! Once for headshots and once for engagement photos! A little back story: Kat and her husband used to live in LA and I shot headshots with her twice over the past several years and always felt so comfortable with her. She let me play music and and dance and helped me bring out my best self. Cut to 2022: I'm in grad school for acting in Chicago, and in preparing for my showcase, I need new headshots. Lo and behold, guess who also made the transition to Chicago during the pandemic? Kat and BK Rose Studio! I got some of my most favorite headshots this time with just me, Kat, the music, and her camera hanging out in her garage studio! This lady has had years of experience working with actors and knows what agents and managers like to see, and she brings out the real person instead of just shoving you into a box. This woman know how to work with light and angles! Then, I realized, before moving back to LA, I wanted Kat to do our engagement photos! My favorite photographer who brings out the best in me AND the beautiful greenery of a Chicago summer? Yes please! Kat, my fiancee, and I shot around the gardens of Northwestern and the Lighthouse just north of campus, and I cannot convey enough how utterly happy we are with our pictures. There are too many beautiful ones to choose from. One of our pics we loving call our "American Gothic retro band album cover", and it's the one we used for our save the date! Do yourself a favor and go with BK Studios. You'll feel like yourself and your natural radiance will shine through! read more

We can't say enough about how great our experience was with Kat and her husband Brett. They made our day so easy and fun, but the pictures we got out of the day was even better. I was worried we wouldn't get more than 10 photos that we'd want to hang in our house, but I ended up favoriting over 450+ of them! We're very particular about what we wanted shots of and Kat made everything happen - she's amazing! Thank you so much for loving love and making our day so special. We're so glad we picked BK Rose. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Fantastic photographers. Fun, easy to work with, and they get *spectacular* results! The photos they took looked like magic!

Kat and Brett are amazing! If there was a 6th star to give on Yelp, we'd be giving it. Family Photos with kids is never an easy task, but they made everything seem so seamless. We were so satisfied with their work, we booked both a fall and a winter session with them. If you're ever on the fence, hopefully this gets you off. You're not taking any chances with Kat and Brett! read more

We are so lucky to have found BK Rose Studio. I needed someone to take milestone / sister pictures for my 2 girls and I was looking for a very specific aesthetic (nature, glowy, etc..). Kat exceeded my expectations and gave us beautiful images to last a lifetime. She was also great at giving my girls direction on how to pose (one of my girls was not comfortable in front of the camera) but you would never know looking at the pictures. Thank you Kat!! read more

Kat is amazing! She made us feel so comfortable and was so flexible getting the shots we wanted. Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! You must BOOK her!! read more

Wonderful photographer and beautiful pictures! Great communication, reasonable price, and on time! Fast turn around for more than 100 pictures in a 45 min, early evening, outdoor shoot in Libertyville- Photo Shoot on Sunday and pictures sent to us on Tuesday. We booked about 8 weeks ahead. Kat also gave great recommendations on what to wear. She's friendly and great to work with! Hope to work with BK Rose again! read more

She was amazing for my surprise proposal. It was a crazy windy day and I was convinced none of the pictures would come out without flailing hair and squinty eyes... but I WAS WRONG. the pictures are amazing! She captured a beautiful moment and even turned around on her way out to snap one more shot at our car (it ended up being my fiancé s favorite). Thank you, Kat!!! Highly recommend. Very friendly, accommodating, creative, and full of ideas. read more

I am very impressed by BK Rose Studio. Kat was on time she was conversational my guest where impressed by her also. She was able to find various areas using a photographer's eye. My old family home was captured with radiance the neighborhood from trees to the plants. I was very thrilled that I did not have to chase her down to capture moments she was on top of everything. From moments with my daughter to moments with my guest. Definitely would work with her again for more of my events. Professional, on time and quality prints. Thanks jc read more

Absolutely fantastic! Kat responded right away to my inquiry, answered all my questions, gave me options, recommendations, and made shooting with her convenient and fun. She sent me my photos fast and retouched my favorites. This was for a headshot for my first novel that I have coming out next year, and I was anxious to get it right. I couldn't be happier and just sent the winning shot to my publisher. Thanks Kat! read more