NEBRASKA DOCUMENTARY AND EDITORIAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

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There is a reason why weddings are commonly referred to as the most exciting and wonderful day of our lives. The anticipation of getting ready for your big day. The heart-racing joy of walking down the aisle. The emotional exhilaration of saying "I do" - it's an unforgettable experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.

There’s so much to love about weddings and my goal is to make sure you love every minute of it, including your photography. Capturing these precious moments and preserving them for a lifetime is at the heart of what I do.

I offer a range of packages that can be tailored to your wedding day, if one of my standard collections doesn’t fit, let me know what you have in mind, and we can craft one that fits as perfect as our ring!

Before the big day, you’ll meet with me to discuss what you like, and what is most important to you so I can capture what matters the most to you. This is such a beautiful chapter in your lives, and I’m truly honored to be considered to be part of it. Truly wishing you the love, laughter, and joy this season brings as you step into this exciting new journey together.

I would love to hear from you and I would be honored to tell your unique wedding story.

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Congratulations on your engagement!

NOW BOOKING 2026-2027 WEDDINGS

INQUIRE HERE
INQUIRE HERE

Welcome! I am Erika Kershaw,

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I will capture your laughter, candid, and all those unforgettable “on the side” moments into timeless memories. Your love story is a masterpiece, and I am here to showcase and capture its beauty forever.

Hiring your wedding photographer is a big deal, as I will be the person you will spend most of the time during your wedding day and I will be the third wheel of your story for the day!

My goal is to provide the energy you need the most in your day: the fun and peace; the balance you need throughout every second of your wedding day. Also, to be able to tell your love story in the most genuine heartfelt way possible.

Ready to make some magic? Let’s make it official!

Here- love is effortless and candid and yet your portraits feel refined and high-end.

IT WAS SO EASY TO WORK WITH YOU…

Erika had really great lines of communication through our whole wedding videography experience. She had lots of questions for us beforehand to ensure she got to know us and could make our video personalized to us. She has a really great soul and that translates into her work.
-Allison and Nick Jochimsen

WEDDING DAY COVERAGE

Collections crafted to best serve you

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All these options include the complimentary engagement photos, Ten 4×6 prints, USB and exclusive downloads and assistance with planning and family list.

Wedding Coverage: for 8 hours with one photographer $3,600. Average of 800-900 photos delivered, every good photo.

10 hours of photography coverage and second photographer for $4,300. Average of 1000-1200 photos delivered, every good photo.

For small weddings, or truly short coverage, $3,000 for 5 hours and complimentary engagement photos. Average of 400-500 photos delivered, every good photo.

INCLUDED IN ALL COLLECTIONS

  • STARTING AT 8 HOURS OF COVERAGE

  • INCLUDED:

    COMPLIMENTARY WHEN BOOKING WEDDING COVERAGE

    + LOCATION SCOUTING
    1 HOUR OF COVERAGE
    60+ EDITED IMAGES WITHIN 4-5 WEEKS
    + ONLINE GALLERY
    + 2 OUTFITS AND 2 LOCATIONS +WEB AND HIGH-RESOLUTION SIZE FILES

  • INCLUDED:

    + LOCATION SCOUTING
    STARTING AT 8 HOURS OF COVERAGE
    + 1000 EDITED IMAGES
    + ONLINE GALLERY + WEB AND HIGH-RESOLUTION PORTRAIT DOWNLOAD
    + CONSULTATION, TIMELINE AND CREATIVE PLANNING MEETINGS PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING DAY

    ‍ 50 ‍Sneak peeks within 24-48 hours.

    INVESTMENT: Starting at $3,600 plus taxes. No relocation fees.

  • +USB WITH ALL YOUR WEDDING FILES

    +10- 4X6 PRINTS

  • TIMELINE TEMPLATE, FAMILY LIST, WEDDING PREP CHECKLIST AND CLIENT EXPERIENCE GUIDE

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THE ENGAGEMENT PORTRAITS EXPERIENCE

INCLUDED:

COMPLIMENTARY WHEN BOOKING WEDDING COVERAGE

+ LOCATION SCOUTING
1 HOUR OF COVERAGE
60+ EDITED IMAGES WITHIN 4-5 WEEKS
+ ONLINE GALLERY
+ 2 OUTFITS AND 2 LOCATIONS +WEB AND HIGH-RESOLUTION SIZE FILES

All these to help you two warm up while getting your photo taken and the best part: IT IS A DATE FOR YOU TWO!

Prepare for tons of kisses and twirls!

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VIDEOGRAPHY SERVICES

Wedding Coverage at $2,500 for 8 hours. All-day Highlight Video and Unedited/Uncut Full speeches.

10 hours of videography coverage for $3,000. All-day highlight video and documentary/unedited full ceremony.

No raw footage available for purchase.

For only ceremony video service, documentary/full unedited and uncut $1,200. Includes 1 minute teaser of the ceremony. No discounts apply.

INCLUDED IN VIDEO COLLECTIONS:

Online Shareable Gallery (your finalized videos on lifetime access and unlimited downloads

Wooden USB Drive (along with your portraits, mailed to you!)

Consultation Meetings- (creative & Logistic meetings with me to plan your wedding!)

High-quality audio included throughout your full video.

ALL INCLUSIVE PHOTO AND VIDEO PACKAGE

Wedding Coverage at $5,600 for 8 hours. All-day Highlight Video.

Ceremony Edit, documentary/unedited full ceremony for additional $300.

No raw footage available for purchase. Discount rate applies if available.

Drone photography and videography now included if weather and location permitting. Non-refundable retainer fee of $1,100 and contract signed are required to save your date.

FIVE- STEP PROCESS OF WORKING WITH ME

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  • Once I receive your contact form, we will be in touch via email or phone call to arrange a FREE consultation call, video chat or better yet, let's grab a coffee!

    Check out my website and social media to make sure my style matches yours. If you think we align, go to the next step and make your dream wedding day a portraits reality! Send me an inquiry and get you started!

1.

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  • Let’s make our partnership official with the proposal that fits your needs best. Once you submit your standard booking fee and signed contract, your date is secured on my calendar!! Now you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing you just found your dream wedding photographer/videographer! Monthly payment plans start in-between until one month prior to your wedding day.

2.

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  • Let’s plan details to tell your story, brainstorm ideas, work or timelines and get your engagement photos going and LET’S CUE THE WEDDING BELLS.

    Payment plan will be set in between. Wedding services need to be fully paid 1 month prior to event.

3.

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  • All that planning, prep and rehearsal just paid off and now you get to see the results of your hard work and to be present enjoying your wedding day!

    Get ready to have the best time and to see your sneak peeks within the first 24 hours.

4.

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  • Get ready to re-experience the best time and to see your sneak peeks within the first 24 hours and your full gallery within 4-6 weeks.

    We will get to create and design albums, prints and anything you want!

5.

  • "YOU HAVE BEEN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING...

    Drayk and I really want to thank you for everything. You have been absolutely amazing. We were really nervous when it came to pictures and didn’t know how to pose or anything. Through this whole process you have really guided us and we’re are super thankful. 

    Of course, we have really enjoyed having you on this journey and are so grateful you have captured our love for eachother. Drayk and I are really impressed with you!! Not only us, but we have been hearing from our parents for days how much they really enjoyed you. My dad is super thankful you were able to help guide the reception in what to do next when it came to cake cutting speeches, etc. Drayk’s parents could not stop talking about your professionalism. The groomsmen even told us on Sunday when we saw them how much they enjoyed working with you and the amazing ideas you had for photos!! My bridesmaids loved how passionate you are about your work and how sweet you are!! You and your passion for what you do did not go unnoticed. We are so thankful for you!! 


    - Mia and Drayk Weverka

  • "ERIKA THIS IS AMAZING...

    “It was all happening so fast. We don't remember it all. We are so lucky we got to have you. Today is the day my dad passed 8 years ago, so getting the video yesterday and watching it today was so special. We appreciate all your hard work on putting this together. We love it so much. Thank YOU again.”

    -Kaylee and Logan Facher

FEATURED VOWS

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    November 15th, 2025

    Kountze Memorial Lutheral Church and Downtown Omaha, Nebraska

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  • Ben and Josie Loseke

    July 11th, 2025

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  • Willenborg Wedding

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    November 11th, 2025

    Moonlight Ridge, Grand Island, Nebraska

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  • Mia and Drayk Weverka

    June 7th, 2025

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FAQS

  • drumroll Your sneak peeks will be available 24-48 hours after. Your wedding gallery is ready in 4-6 weeks AFTER YOUR WEDDING DAY or sooner! 5-8 weeks if booking photo and video or during peak wedding season. I will going beyond your average photographer. Your portraits/wedding video will be edited and curated as promised and ready for a lifetime.

  • I will send you a questionnaire so I learn about your love, goal and ideas for pictures, mood board, and we will personalize your session. Then, we will set a date!

    Bonus: You also get an "Engagement Guide" which will walk you through tips and outfits ideas to be the most successful you can be during your session with me. Let’s make it feel like an actual date for you two. Prepare for lots of kisses, twirls, tons of fun and a little slow dancing. I will guide you, prompt you and pose you! I GOT YOU!

  • You get a private digital gallery to access your photos and videos. Engagement photos will only be available online. Wedding portraits will be available on your keepsake USB gift and some extra 4x6 photo prints to serve as samples, and we will introduce you to the different heirloom albums to showcase your day even more.

    You get BOTH: High- Resolution files + Web Size for social media to showcase your love and best moments.

  • 100% yes! I love working with other storytellers. I will work shoulder to shoulder next to and around the photographer. Before we book, ensure the photographer, videographer or I will be my whole team, the goal is tagging along to celebrate YOUR LOVE STORY!

    If you only need me for one OR the other, COUNT ME IN!

  • Honestly, EVERY GOOD PHOTO! No repeat photos by any means, but for sure every good photo, no gatekeeping or holding back because you deserve every moment and memory. My average gallery deliver is of 1,000 to 1,200 depending on the coverage time.

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LET’S Meet

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