Adrienne + Richard // Chicago Engagement

I’m so excited to share Adrienne and Rich’s engagement photos with you today! I braved the cold with my legwarmers, three layers, scarf, gloves and hat… it’s Chicago in December next to Lake Michigan, so yeah I bundled. My clients though, however, wanted no coats, so they smiled, listened to my bossy prompts J and snuggled close to get these shots (even though their hands were frozen). I later talked them into putting their coats on after a quick warm up so they could feel more comfortable. The wind was really whipping around and I started to feel bad for them! Haha! We returned to Diversey Harbor where Rich proposed (um, great work Rich!). I love the moodiness of these photos, the big lake waves and the cloudy sky. These two were a referral from my other client and it was my first time meeting them. Adrienne and Rich, you were so awesome to work with, congratulations!

J

Annie + Daniel Engagement // Chicago

So the first time I ever met either of these two was the day we took engagement photos. Annie found some of my photos through another client of mine and asked for my information (love when that happens!). Annie and Daniel met me at Olive Park in August, but because we forgot to check, the park was closed due to the air and water show (doh!). So we improvised and we walked down to Oak Street beach and got some shots with the Hancock building behind them (it’s where Daniel proposed).   We then got out of there because so many people were lingering around after the event that day and we headed up to Diversey Harbor. These two were so camera shy in the beginning and by the end of the shoot, they were totally comfortable. They were such gigglers, I loved it. Giggles make happy photos so I’m all about it. 

J