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Garden Proposal in Chicago’s Lurie Garden

Man and woman in a garden in Chicago

Lurie Garden was coined Millennium Park’s “secret garden,” and it’s truly a one-of-a-kind place in the heart of downtown Chicago! The architecture and design of the space are super charming, and it’s so neat to escape the city a bit while there. Sunny planned the ultimate surprise for Dhara on this beautiful November day! She...

Fourth Presbyterian Church Engagement Photos in Chicago

Man and woman stand in front of wooden door during Chicago engagement photos

Nicole and Mike are such a dream to work with! They are the most down-to-earth, kind-hearted souls. I love that we got to take engagement photos around their neighborhood, stopping at Fourth Presbyterian Church and Oak Street Beach. I didn’t think it would be possible for Nicole and Mike to be as kind as they...

Fall North Avenue Beach Engagement Photos in Chicago

Couple walks during fall North Avenue Beach engagement photos

I had so much fun with Rachel and Eric on this early fall night! We had the best weather and sunlight for their fall North Avenue Beach engagement photos in Chicago. We started out exploring Lincoln Park and then made our way toward North Avenue Beach for some iconic skyline photos. We wish you all...

Fall Lincoln Park Engagement Session

Couple walks holding hands at Lincoln Park Zoo engagement photoshoot

We enjoyed the crisp air at Ellen and Chris’ fall Lincoln Park engagement session! We had the most gorgeous lighting, and they both have the most genuine and loving personalities. Their smiles are truly contagious! We’ll be sharing more photos of these two from their wedding at The Old Post Office earlier this year, so...

Sunset Downtown Chicago Engagement Session

Man and woman hug playfully during sunset Downtown Chicago engagement session

These two were such a dream to work with! They could flip on a dime from looking like straight-out-of-a-magazine models to laughing their faces off together and it was such a joy to document! We looked forward to their wedding so much after their sunset downtown Chicago engagement session! We’ll be sharing it here on...

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