Emily & RJ's Lincoln Park Engagement Session

Aren't these two so cute? Emily and RJ are getting married in May. They love all the fall colors and wanted to have their engagement session in the opposite season from the wedding. One recent late afternoon, we met up with them in Lincoln Park. From there it was a we too a stroll through Old Town.   These pictures make us so excited for the wedding! See you guys soon!

Kim & Joe's Fall Engagement Shoot

We. Love. Fall. Maybe it's the pumpkin spice latte's or that we can bring layers back to our wardrobe. Add in the way the light turns yellow with the color of the leaves and it's just an unbeatable time of the year for a photographer. Here are some of our favorite images from an engagement session with Kim and Joe. A little trot from Lincoln Park to North Ave yielded some lovely photographs of the season and at the very end the session we swung by Beaumont's where this wonderful couple met for the first time 3 years ago. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! 

Grace and Gary's Dramatic Wedding Fashion Shoot

Grace and Gary wanted to do a fashion shoot before their big day. On an overcast afternoon we took them out to a few of our favorite locations. We came back with something moody, edgy and dramatic. What a great way to gear up for their big day!

James and Sherine's North Pond Proposal

When James was planning his April proposal to Sherine, he probably wasn't picturing 30-degree weather and snow!  But, when he went to pop the question at Lincoln Park's North Pond, that's what we got!  James spoiled Sherine; not only did he hire a photographer, but also a guitarist to play their favorite love songs while he got on one knee.  After Sherine said "yes!" we all hopped in a horse-drawn carriage and trotted about the neighborhood before the two of them went to the restaurant and enjoyed a custom menu of fabulous food!  Thanks to Amanda from Shannon Gail for helping to put this together, and we can't wait to see where this journey takes them!

Love the Love: Cafe Brauer Wedding on SMP!

Katie and Chris's wedding is featured on SMP IL today! Go check it out!

Abby & Andy's Lincoln Park Engagement Session

What a beautiful engagement session these two had!  Abby and Andy are getting married next summer at the Cultural Center, but picked Lincoln Park to do their engagement session because they spend a bunch of time there on the weekends.  We did some cool shots with the skyline in the background, but also went by the farm because they're both from the country.  Also, they're both fans of Disney - hence the Andy boot!  Check back in 2013 to see their wedding photos; they're bound to be awesome!

Heather and Jonathan

We are so excited to be shooting Heather and Jonathan's wedding next spring at the Hotel Intercontinental! For their engagement session, we met them at the Lilly Pond for a few fun romantic pictures. See you guys in the spring!

Nika & Ryan's Engagement Session

We first met Nika ten years ago at her sister wedding. Now that she is getting hitched, we couldn't be happier to join the festivities! For Nika and Ryan's Engagement Session we met them in Lincoln Park for a few fun pictures with the foliage. This lovely couple made everything so easy! We can't wait for their wedding next June at St James and The Peninsula.