Jamie + Ryan || Fulton Market Chicago, IL Engagement Session

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Lacey + Tyler || Bemis Woods South Western Springs, IL Winter Engagement Session

After taking about a three month break from photography for maternity leave, I could not think of a better session to come back to. Lacey and Tyler are one of those couples that is absolutely up for anything - even go out in the freezing cold to get some gorgeous winter wonderland-esque engagement photos at Bemis Woods South. These two just so naturally fell into laughter with one another and their love seems so effortless.

Lacey + Tyler - Thank you reminding me so much of why I love what I do. So thankful to have been able to capture a glimpse of this season of life for you, and cannot wait until your wedding day this Fall. 

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Kristin + Pavel || Milton Lee Olive Park Chicago, IL Engagement Session

Kristin and Pavel's winter engagement session was the last engagement session of 2017 and I haven't had a chance to blog these until now since I've been on maternity leave the past couple months.... so without further ado, here are some of my favorites from this chilly day back in November. Cannot wait to capture their big day this August! 

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Daphne + Chris || Chicago, IL Engagement Session

Daphne and Chris met in homeroom during high school... yup, these two adorable humans are high school sweethearts and its the best. After all these years of knowing each other, they instantly become comfortable with each other during their engagement session in the gardens of The Art Institute of Chicago. Their laughter was so sweet! Cannot wait to capture these two tying the knot next May!! 

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Celi + Mark || Chicago, IL Engagement Session

This may be one of my favorite engagement sessions to date. What's funny though is that this session didn't really go as planned.

We had planned to shoot photos in this public garden near Millennium Park; however, there was a huge event going on in the park so the owners of said garden decided to close down the gardens for the night for fear of many people running through/ruining the gardens... eek, right?! Not for these two. 

When Celi and Mark showed up I told them the news and we decided to still have the session anyway and just walk around the area. We hit the bridge and gardens by the Art Institute of Chicago. We then walked down Michigan - J walked our way through the streets and had an amazing time. Nothing could have phased them; they were having such an amazing time laughing their way through the session. Our time together seriously included SO much "makes my stomach hurt" laughter and it was the best. 

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Megan + Joe || Art Institute Chicago, IL - Engagement Session

I had such a great time exploring the Art Institute of Chicago with Megan and Joe! Here are a few of my favorites things about their session: the way Joe made Megan laugh at any given moment; their ability to dance freely without a care to who may be watching them; and, those hilarious moments when Megan got lipstick on Joe (he was such a trooper about it all).

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Robin + Taylor || Belmont Harbor - Chicago, IL Engagement Session

Robin and Taylor's sunset engagement session at Belmont Harbor was absolutely beautiful. The cotton candy sky and views of the Chicago skyline made for such a gorgeous setting. Robin and Taylor were so comfortable with each other and their laughter was just contagious. Their adorable pup, Sydney, also tagged along for some photos - she's the cutest! 

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Geneva + Tyler || Highland Park, IL Proposal Photos

I have known Geneva for a little over a year now and I cannot express how thankful I am for our friendship.

About a year ago she messaged me on Instagram and shortly after we had our first of many sushi dinner nights. Through our many conversations, I knew that she and Tyler (Geneva's boyfriend, now fiancé!) had been talking a lot about marriage, and Geneva was patiently waiting for Tyler to propose. So last week when Tyler contacted me to capture their proposal, you can only imagine how excited I was! 

This was my first time capturing a proposal and it was truly such a joy to witness. Tyler wrote out his proposal to his future bride and read it to her on the beach in Rosewood Park. Before Tyler could even stand Geneva embraced him and said "yes" to forever with him. Knowing that they have been praying and patiently waiting for this day to come made watching this moment unfold all the more sweeter. 

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Maureen + Scott || Chicago, IL Engagement Session

Lincoln Park never looked so pretty. Maureen, Scott and I met in mid-October for their engagement session. The Fall colors were just peeking through and it created a gorgeous backdrop for their shoot. Excited to meet again for their wedding next June.

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