Let’s just call it out: having a camera follow you around can feel weird. Like, “what do I do with my hands?” kind of weird. But here’s the thing—engagement photos aren’t about being perfect, they’re about being you. Imperfect, sometimes fidgety, adorably giggly, and always real. That’s where the magic is. If you’re wondering how […]
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Engagement photos are a beautiful way to tell a couple’s story. When they include thoughtful, personal touches, they become even more meaningful. Filip and Ashley’s Garfield Park Conservatory engagement session was a perfect example of how a shared symbol—in their case, the fern—can add layers of significance to the photos. Filip proposed to Ashley in […]
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A breakdown of my favorite Chicago engagement session locations and the perfect backdrops to tell your love story at!
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I haven’t had a Chicago Riverwalk Engagement Session in quite some time, and boy oh boy did it feel good to be back there! I forgot how stunning the colors can be, the light bouncing off of the buildings bringing them to life, the mix of cold hard steel and the soft light that fills […]
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Fall was in it’s prime for this St.James Forest Preserve Engagement Session with Heather and Matt! ⠀I met Heather at @crossfit_alphadog about a year and a half ago. She had on lacrosse shorts and I struck up a conversation with her. Fast forward to me and my big old (pregnant) belly hanging out after class one day, […]
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⠀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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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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Do you know what my favorite thing in the world is? When I FINALLY get to meet my clients in person, and they’re even better than they are on the internet and via email. ⠀This downtown Long Grove engagement session is the perfect example! ⠀I felt an instant warmth and connection to Jenny and Drew. […]
