Gina + Marc - Engagement Session in Chicago

I’ve known Marc for some time now. We were graphic designers years ago at a company in Chicago. At my birthday party, about 6 years ago now, he met Gina and they started dating soon after that party. These pictures mean a lot to me because I get to be a part of my friends history. They married a bit after this session and luckily they did NOT ask me to be their photographer. Why? Because I was able to enjoy their wedding day as a friend and guest and because it’s hard to drink and dance with a couple of cameras around my neck 😝

Jade + Aaron - Engagement Session in Chicago

Jade and Aaron met me near Navy Pier a few weeks back for their engagement session. I’ve know Aaron for years and had the pleasure of meeting his beautiful fiancée that afternoon. My idea was to walk over to Milton Olive Park which is one of my favorite places in all of downtown Chicago. The views and feeling of that park are incredible and offer some of the best views of the Chicago skyline. Add to the views the connection and friendship of these two and we had the perfect mix for amazing photos and experiences. I cannot wait to photograph their wedding and look forward to seeing them again.

Lincoln Park Zoo Engagement Photos - Alison & Steve!

I've known Alison and her family since high school, so this was a very fun and rewarding engagement session for me. She moved all the way to Australia for work about 4 years ago and we haven't been able to connect as much as I'd like, though keeping up via Facebook helps a ton. She met Steve in Australia and had only seen photos of them together and I could tell she was super excited. Seeing them together last week was great, and listening to Steve speak with that Aussie accent was super cool. You see, I love British and Australian accents and always practice them while alone in my car.

Here are a handful of our engagement session at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, as well as a few from North Ave Beach. It was a super hot July morning, but it's hard to tell since Alison and Steve were totally into the shoot. I can't thank them enough and I'm looking forward to their wedding next year in April. Thanks guys and what an honor for me to photograph your engagement.