I always find it to be an exciting opportunity when a couple is up for a winter engagement session.  Lawrence & Katie Joy contacted me only days after their official engagement, while the snow from a recent storm was still pristine.  A snowy environment truly makes for a gorgeous backdrop.  These images were created near her childhood home next to the Billy Caldwell Forest Preserve.  It may not look like it, but this location is actually in the City of Chicago.  I had an outstanding time running around in the snow, photographing them within this unique slice of green space.  Thank you again to the couple for braving the elements!

I had an absolutely amazing time with Colleen & Stuart on their engagement session!  We started at Travelle inside The Langham Chicago, which is an incredibly stylish space.  Even more stylish were their outfits.  In a round about way, I'll say the shoot was sponsored by Trunk Club (friend of the bride works there).   They started off by sharing a cocktail, which honestly is a great way to begin a session.  We then met up with their pup near the State Street Bridge for photos along the riverwalk.  As the sun went down, we finished with some dusk portraits on their building's rooftop, which has breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline.  It was simply a great evening shooting with them, and I'm looking forward to the wedding!

With their wedding coming up in a couple of weeks, wanted to share my favorite images from Shivani & Samarth's engagement session in Fulton Market!  

Terry & Mike's engagement session included a few "first's."   First engagement session of 2017, first session I've done at Starved Rock State Park, and the first same sex engagement session I've ever photographed.  They were an absolute joy to work with.  Starved Rock means a great deal to them, so I was happy accommodate.  I vacationed there growing up, so I remember how beautiful and unique the landscape is.

This engagement session is one of my favorites from last summer.  I'm posting now because Laura & Mike's wedding is coming up this Saturday!  I'm truly looking forward to documenting their event at The Thompson Chicago.

One thing that struck me about Anna & Chris is how stylish they are.  I really wanted that to come through in their engagement photos, and I had a great time putting together a plan with them.  This is one of the few sessions where using their wedding venue really made sense (Venue Six10 on Michigan Avenue).

Amy & Mike were wonderfully laid back, and even a little goofy in front of the camera.  Before their wedding later this year, they are spending large chunks of time apart (Mike is a chemist living in Canada, and Amy is a dance instructor here in Chicago).  So it seemed like they were making the most of their time together.  For their engagement session, Amy really wanted a classic Chicago feel.

This spring was an incredibly tough season to photograph Evie & Ameer's engagement session.  I think we rescheduled at least three times due to either the wind, rain or cold.  That said, with just under two weeks until their wedding, we found a beautiful day in May.

Michelle & Charles were truly fun photograph.  I treat engagement sessions as an icebreaker with a new client.  Almost no need for them, since being in front of the camera seemed to come naturally.  They were just themselves, and took comfort in simply being with one another; advice I would give any of the couples I work with.