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The 606 Bucktown Chicago engagement photos

I knew this session would be filled with fun when Sarah and Will grabbed drinks beforehand. In true Chicago fashion, they took shots of Malort to prepare them for our time together—extra giggles always make the photos even better! (If you want a laugh, here’s some comical history on the infamous Chicago liquor by Food & […]

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Even though this session was late into the fall, we were so lucky to snag the very last of the brilliant Chicago color. Jessica and Michael live in the Lakeview/Lincoln Park area, so taking photos in Lincoln Park was very special to them. They often take their two dogs, Sophie and Melvin, on walks there. […]

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baby smiling

Go from I don’t know to I’ve got this! with these 8 tips for taking better iPhone pictures. After years of hearing friends, family, and peers tell me they wish they were better at taking photos….I decided to do something to help. I have to pinch myself that I get to call my passion my […]

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couple popping champagne

A breakdown of my favorite Chicago engagement session locations and the perfect backdrops to tell your love story at!

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Chicago Skyline

⁠⠀Would you believe it if I told you we almost called this intimate Lincoln Park Engagement session for weather? OH MY GOODNESS, I am so glad we didn’t! ⁠⠀⁠⠀I’ve known Melissa’s twin sister Megan since college, where she was in my sorority. At one point she was my intern. For years she’s been a friend, […]

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Chicago couple

When Sam and Anthony met me at the Lincoln Park Nature Boardwalk, I could tell they were a tad nervous for their Chicago Lakefront engagement session. They were a bit quiet and like most of my couples said “we’re not photogenic”. It was all LIES! Five minutes into our session, I had them giggling and […]

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We have entered that magical time of the year in Chicago where the weather is just right, the colors in the sky are simply insane, and my heart is as big as ever because it’s engagement session season! ⁠⠀⁠⠀I FINALLY got to meet Rebecca and Sam in September for their Chicago Lakefront engagement session and […]

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Chicago Lakefront Engagement Session | Alex + Dan

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