An engagement session is so much more than just a photoshoot—it's a chance to tell your unique love story during this exciting chapter. My approach is to capture the authentic, in-between moments that show who you are as a couple. Whether we're exploring a new neighborhood or revisiting a special spot, we'll create images that feel genuine, joyful, and uniquely you.
More than just pretty pictures. images that make your most meaningful memories tangible.
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Your engagement session is a chance for us to create some beautiful images and get you both comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera before the big day.
My goal is to capture your relationship as it truly is—full of genuine emotion, fun, and connection. I’ll provide gentle guidance and prompts to get those natural, candid moments, but you'll never feel like you’re posing for a stiff portrait. Let's find a location that is meaningful to you and tell your story with photos that are authentic, joyful, and uniquely yours.
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engagement sessions START AT $450
Your engagement session is a wonderful opportunity to capture this exciting chapter of your love story. It's also a perfect way for us to get to know each other and for you to feel comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding day. An engagement session is included in all of my full-day wedding collections.
INVESTMENT
lets get that iconic sign in the background for your save the dates!
the chicago theater
An iconic landmark that offers a classic timeless Chicago feel.
The Wrigley Building
A great spot for a variety of scenes, from the sandy shore to the tranquil bird sanctuary.
Montrose Bird Sanctuary
Chicago offers countless incredible backdrops for your engagement photos. Some of my favorites include:
Location, Location, Location
Location, Location, Location
- Kylee & Sam
Boggarts lavender robes, Hermione Granger Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Bee in your bonnet Hand of Glory elder wand, spectacles House Cup Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans Impedimenta. Stunning spells tap-dancing spider Slytherin’s Heir mewing kittens Remus Lupin.
continually blown away by our wedding photos.
- Maci & Joel
Red hair crookshanks bludger Marauder’s Map Prongs sunshine daisies butter mellow Ludo Bagman. Beaters gobbledegook N.E.W.T., Honeydukes eriseD inferi Wormtail. Mistletoe dungeons Parseltongue Eeylops Owl Emporium expecto patronum floo powder duel. Gillyweed portkey, keeper Godric’s Hollow.
monica went above & beyond our wildest dreams.
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If your engagement session is within 25 miles of 60643 then no. Otherwise we can work on that on a case by case basis.
do I have to pay travel fees?
I do not. I am providing images in line with my portfolio. I would hope that you're here because you like my work and style.
do you provide unedited images?
how far in advance should we book?
I love fall engagement sessions but any time of the year is perfect. I don't think there is such a thing as too soon to get in for your photos
Shoot over to my contact page and fill out the form. We can look at dates and get something in the works!
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