Couple embracing at golden hour — documentary wedding photography
Fine art portrait in soft directional light
Couple portrait — intimate, warm rim light
Foggy autumn meadow at dawn — soft light through the mist
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Kacper behind the lens since 2008 · Trampka studio since 2021

People. Moments.Stories.

Portraits · Weddings · Engagements · Families · Maternity · Personal Work — Chicago, Illinois & Worldwide

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Fine art portrait — soft, directional, sculptural light
Our Specialty

Portraits

Portraits, seniors, graduates and personal branding — quiet, character-driven, lit like a film still. This is where we've spent years perfecting our craft.

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Documentary wedding photograph — the ceremony, the emotion
Weddings — Your Way

Weddings

Your wedding doesn't need to follow a template. Some are full-day celebrations. Some are intimate ceremonies. Whatever your day looks like, we'll photograph the story that actually happened.

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Family, maternity, and generational love
Family & Maternity

Families

Maternity, family and generational gatherings — because they won't be this age forever. The little expressions. The chaos. The hugs. The personalities.

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Snow-capped peaks at twilight above a still alpine lake — Southern Alps, New Zealand
Personal Work

Personal Work

Photography began with learning how to see. These landscapes are where we developed our eye — proof of our photographic vision.

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Our Work — scroll to preview
What We Photograph

Five Categories

Portraits, weddings, engagements, families, and personal work. Each one a different kind of story — all photographed the same way: honestly.

Fine art portrait — contemporary realism with painterly precision
Our SpecialtyPortraits

Portraits

Portraits, seniors, graduates and personal branding — this is where we've spent years perfecting our craft.

Fine ArtSeniorsBrandingEditorial
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Documentary wedding photograph
WeddingsYour Way

Weddings

Your wedding doesn't need to follow a template. We photograph the story that actually happened.

DocumentaryCeremonyReceptionFull Day
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Mother holding her sleeping child by a window
Family & MaternityReal Life

Families

Because they won't be this age forever. The little expressions, the chaos, the hugs, the personalities.

MaternityFamilyGenerationsNewborn
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Engagement session at Union Station, Chicago
EngagementsBefore the Wedding

Engagements

Before the wedding — just the two of you. Engagement sessions that feel like you, not a pose.

CouplesEngagementPre-Wedding
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Snow-capped peaks at twilight above a still alpine lake — Southern Alps, New Zealand
Personal WorkFine Art

Personal Work

Photography began with learning how to see. These landscapes are where we developed our eye.

Fine ArtLandscapePrints
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Interactive Feature

The Dual Lens

Every key moment is covered twice. Drag the divider to see the very same first dance through Kacper's wide frame and Mariola's intimate one — a fraction of a second apart.

Tight 85mm view: Sydney & Malvin exchanging vowsWide 35mm view: Sydney & Malvin exchanging vowsKacper — 35mm WideMariola — 85mm Tight
Sydney & Malvin IIIThe Vows · 6:15 PMDrag — or use ← → keys — to switch lenses
Kacper, husband and photographer, holding a camera
Mariola, wife and photographer, holding a camera
Kacper — The Wide EyeMariola — The Quiet Eye
Meet Kacper & Mariola

We photograph
real life.

We're Kacper and Mariola — husband and wife, photographers, and probably the people you'll spend more time with than you expected during your session. We photograph people as they are, and preserve the moments that matter.

“Two people who already love each other understand love when they see it. We don't have to guess at the moment — we recognize it.”

The Journey — A Camera, Then A Life

2008
The Journey BeginsA Canon PowerShot G9 — one compact camera, one obsession with light. Where it all started.
2011
The Landscape YearsChasing dawn across ridgelines and lakes; learning patience and the long frame.
2015
The Studio & The PortraitControlled light, character studies, the discipline of the single decisive frame.
2021
Trampka Photography Opens Its DoorsAfter 13 years behind the lens, we officially opened Trampka Photography — two full-frame bodies, one shared vision.
Today
Photography for Real LifePortraits, weddings, families, and the moments that matter.
Two Photographers. One Vision.

The Husband & Wife Advantage

Kacper · 35mmHis eye — the wide, the room, the context.
Mariola · 85mmHer eye — the detail, the tear, the tremble.
Nothing missedTwo angles of the very same moment.
Nothing repeatedTwo memories you'll re-live.
Easy, unforcedA man in the groom's room.
Intimate, unhurriedA woman in the bride's room.
On the dayWe finish each other's sentences.
In the editWe finish each other's shot lists.

The result is a comfort you can feel in the photographs. Guests relax around a couple instead of a crew. Private moments stay private. And every meaningful chapter of your day — from the quiet moments before the ceremony to the people you celebrate with afterward — is covered from two perspectives, without forcing your day into a template.

A Wedding, Told True

Your wedding doesn't have to look like anyone else's.

Maybe your wedding is a full-day celebration. Maybe it's a ceremony at church followed by portraits and dinner. Maybe there's no traditional reception at all. We don't need a perfect timeline — we photograph the day you actually have.

Every wedding unfolds differently. These are moments we look for — not a checklist your day has to follow.

Scene 01The Quiet Before

The room holds its breath.

Lace on the chair. A grandmother's ring. A vow letter in a shaking hand. We arrive early and stay invisible — the best frames are the ones no one notices us taking.

Bride's hands fastening an heirloom ring beside a handwritten vow letter
Scene 02The First Look

The moment nobody can fake.

He turns. The hand goes to the mouth. Mariola is on his face; Kacper is on the space between them. This is the frame you'll frame — and we caught it from both sides of the feeling.

Groom's raw reaction during the first look, hand over his mouth
Scene 03The Vows

Two voices, one held room.

We don't interrupt a vow for a better angle. We let the words land and we're already there — the clasp of hands, the tear that betrays the steady voice.

Close-up of couple holding hands during vows, a tear falling
Scene 04The Toasts

The room, all at once.

A father's voice cracks. The table erupts. Candles, clinking glass, a laugh that travels the whole room — documentary photography at its most alive.

Father giving a toast as guests laugh and raise their glasses
Scene 05The Send-Off

And then, the run.

Sparklers up, two people laughing through the dark. We end the day the way it deserves — in motion, in light, in joy that didn't need a single instruction.

Couple running through a tunnel of sparklers at night
18+
Years Behind the Camera
Kacper since 2008
2
Photographers, One Vision
Kacper & Mariola
100%
Photography Only
No video
48hrs
Average Reply Time
We read every inquiry
Photography for Real Life

Photography Experiences

Beautiful photography shouldn't feel out of reach. Every session includes hand-retouched, high-resolution images delivered through a private online gallery with full print rights. Not sure what fits? Tell us what you're planning and we'll help you figure it out.

Our Specialty

Portrait Session

Starting at $4501 hour · 1 location · solo photographer
  • Portraits, seniors, graduates, personal branding, engagements
  • 15–20 hand-retouched, high-resolution images
  • Private secure Pixieset gallery with full print rights
  • Sneak peek within 2 weeks · full gallery within 6–8

Not sure what you need?

We offer photography for different needs, occasions, and budgets — without treating any client or moment as less important. Tell us what you're planning and we'll help you choose the right option.

Let's Work Together

The Story Session

$750
2 hours · 25–30 images · solo photographer

More time, more room to breathe. For engagements, couples, and smaller families who want the full experience without committing to a half-day.

  • Engagements, couples & milestone moments
  • 25–30 hand-retouched, high-resolution images
  • Private secure Pixieset gallery with full print rights
  • Sneak peek within 2 weeks · full gallery within 6–8
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Family / Maternity Session

$1,150
Up to 2.5 hours · 35–40 images · solo photographer

The full experience for growing families and moms-to-be — unhurried, guided, and remembered properly.

  • Maternity sessions timed 28–33 weeks, wardrobe guidance included
  • Partners, kids & grandparents welcome — no head-count fees
  • Studio or your favorite Chicago location
  • 35–40 hand-retouched images · full print rights
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Bump to Baby

$1,700
Two sessions · 70+ images · maternity + newborn

The whole first chapter — maternity at 28–33 weeks, then your newborn, sleepy and brand-new, in your own home.

  • Everything in Family & Maternity, timed 28–33 weeks
  • Relaxed newborn lifestyle session at home (2 hours · 30+ images)
  • 70+ hand-retouched images across both galleries
  • Sneak peek within 2 weeks of each session
  • Full print rights on every image
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Wedding Coverage

from $2,900
4-hour minimum · Kacper + Mariola both included

Dual coverage — two photographers, two perspectives. Flexible coverage for the way your wedding actually unfolds.

  • Both photographers, full coverage — getting ready through send-off
  • 300+ hand-retouched images in a private Pixieset gallery
  • Full print rights + high-resolution downloads for family
  • Local Chicago travel included — destination weddings quoted with your proposal
  • Sneak peek within 2 weeks · full gallery in 6–8 weeks
  • Additional hours $300 each — extend as the day unfolds
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The Full-Day Collections

The Signature Wedding$4,500

8 hours of dual coverage — getting ready through send-off.

The Legacy Wedding$5,800

10 hours of dual coverage, plus a $750 Heirloom Album credit.

Add-Ons

  • Heirloom AlbumFrom $750
    Hand-bound, gold-embossed — the story you can hold. 10×10 in · 20 spreads · linen keepsake box · parent duplicates $300
    custom leather album
  • Expedited Post-Production$300
    Priority editing queue — full gallery within 10 days
    rush
  • Additional Photographer$150 / hour
    For larger events only — Kacper + Mariola are always included.
    on request
  • Extended Wedding Coverage$300 / hour
    Add hours to any wedding collection — Kacper + Mariola stay with you.
    add-on
Custom leather heirloom photo album with gold embossing on a dark table
The Heirloom ArtifactYour story bound in full-grain leather, gold-embossed and made to be handed down — not left in a drawer.10×10 in · 20 spreads · linen keepsake box · parent duplicates $300From $750 — The Legacy Wedding includes a $750 album credit.

Chicago & Beyond. Local travel is included with every session. For weddings outside our local area, we'll provide a simple travel quote with your proposal. Destination weddings? Let's talk.

Check Your Date

Is your date open?

Pick your wedding day below for an instant answer. If we're available, we'll hold the date for 48 hours while you decide.

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How It Works

Simple, start to finish.

Six simple steps. No surprises, no pressure — just a clear path from your first message to the gallery you'll keep forever.

  • 01

    Inquiry

    Tell us what you're planning. We reply within 48 hours.

  • 02

    Consultation

    A relaxed call or coffee — we make sure we're the right fit.

  • 03

    Agreement & Retainer

    Signed agreement and retainer secure your date or session.

  • 04

    The Session

    We show up, stay present, and photograph what actually happens.

  • 05

    Post-Production

    Hand-edited, color-graded in our signature look.

  • 06

    Your Gallery

    Your private gallery opens — relive it, share it, print it.

2 Weeks
Sneak Peek
Your top 10 images, hand-picked and delivered fast.
6–8 Weeks
Full Documentary Gallery
The complete, hand-retouched story in high resolution.

Your date is secured the moment we receive a signed agreement and retainer — both handled securely through Pixieset. Until then, the date is held tentatively. Popular Saturdays book 12–18 months out, so reach out early.

Local travel within the Chicago area is included with every session. For weddings outside our local area, we'll provide a simple travel quote with your proposal. Destination weddings? Let's talk.

Absolutely. Portraits are our specialty — seniors, graduates, personal branding, families, maternity, newborn, and engagements. We also accept select commercial and editorial commissions.

Professional full-frame bodies with redundant card slots, paired with fast prime and zoom lenses and dual off-camera lighting. We carry backups of everything — because your session doesn't get a second take.

Through a private, password-protected online gallery hosted on Pixieset — beautiful, fast and mobile-friendly. You can download, favorite, share with family and order prints directly. Your images are yours, with full personal print rights.

Always. Every final image is hand-retouched and delivered in full high resolution, ready for large prints. We also provide web-optimized versions for sharing, and a sneak peek within two weeks of your session.

Absolutely. Some weddings are full-day celebrations. Some are intimate ceremonies at church. Some don't have a traditional reception at all. We photograph the day you actually have — not somebody else's idea of a wedding.

Yes. Not everyone needs a three-hour session. We offer different session lengths to fit different needs and budgets. Tell us what you're planning and we'll help you choose the right option.

Yes — and we think you should hold your story in your hands. Our Heirloom Album is hand-bound in full-grain leather, gold-embossed, and starts at $750, including layout design and a linen keepsake box. Parent duplicates are $300. Fine-art prints and wall pieces can be ordered directly from your Pixieset gallery.

The Premiere Wedding starts at $2,900 with a 4-hour minimum, and every added hour is $300. Need the whole day? The Signature Wedding is $4,500 for 8 hours, and The Legacy Wedding is $5,800 for 10 hours — including a $750 Heirloom Album credit. Both photographers are always included, and local Chicago travel is on us.

Tell Us Your Date

Let's tell your story.

Tell us a little about your day. We read every inquiry ourselves and reply within 48 hours. Prefer a guided form, contract and gallery in one place? Continue on Pixieset.

We'll reply within 48 hours. Your date is held on a signed agreement + retainer.

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