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Chicago Engagement Session – Maureen and Patrick

I met Maureen & Patrick and their beautiful dog Bear on a warm Spring evening for their e-session.  We simply walked and took advantage of the Chicago urban environment of their neighborhood, all around the west side of the Loop near the Chicago River and Kinzie Street Bridge.  Congratulations, Maureen and Patrick!  I look forward [...]

Chicago Engagement Session : Megan and Bret

Here’s a few from Megan and Bret’s Chicago engagement session. Congratulations guys; I can’t wait for your wedding day!

Oak Park Engagement Session : Lauren and Tai

Here’s a few from Lauren and Tai’s engagement session in Oak Park, just outside Chicago. Congratulations again, Lauren and Tai – I can’t wait for your wedding day!

Downtown Chicago Engagement Session : Sarah and Adam

Here’s a few from Sarah and Adam’s Chicago engagement session. We met up downtown by the Art Institute and made our way north through Millennium Park and towards the river. Congratulations Sarah and Adam; I can’t wait for your wedding!

Evanston Engagement Session : Lauren and Jimmy

Here’s a few from Lauren and Jimmy’s engagement session in Evanston. Congratulations again Lauren and Jimmy – I can’t wait for your wedding!

Nontraditional Engagement Sessions

Engagement sessions give me a chance  to work together with bride and grooms before the wedding day. We get to talk and get to know each other better, and they get a little more comfortable in front of the camera. Sometimes, rather than walking around a neighborhood, some couples want to do a nontraditional engagement [...]

Winter Engagement Session : Kristin and Andrew

Here’s a few photos from Kristin and Andrew’s winter engagement session in Chicago. Congratulations guys; I can’t wait to work with you again on your wedding day!

Best of 2011 Engagement Sessions

Here’s a few favorites from my Chicago engagement sessions in 2011. I’m incredibly lucky to have worked with so many fantastic couples this year; congratulations to all of you! Want to work together? Contact me! Want more photos? Go see more! Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter | Google Plus Wedding Inspiration and more on our Pinterest boards!

Bowling and Karaoke Engagement Session

I love when couples want to do nontraditional engagement sessions. Melissa and Steve wanted to have a fun night out, and I got to come along for the ride! We started off the night at Honey 1 BBQ in Bucktown for some barbecue and a couple beers: With our stomachs full, we headed over to [...]

Millennium Park Engagement Session : Franklin and Lee

Here’s a few from Franklin and Lee’s engagement session. We braved a chilly December day and made our way around Millennium Park and downtown Chicago. Congratulations, Franklin and Lee! Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Chicago Engagement Session : Taranee and Mark

Here’s a few from Taranee and Mark’s Chicago engagement session. We started out around Architectural Artifacts and explored the area around Lincoln Square. Congratulations guys – I can’t wait for your wedding! Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Engagement Session At Home : Tricia and Noah

With the weather turning colder, Tricia and Noah opted to cook dinner together one night while I documented their night in together. They cooked some food, chatted about the wedding, and we even snuck outside for a few quick photos before running back inside to enjoy dinner! Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Chicago Edgewater Engagement Session : Heather and Michael

Here’s a few from Heather and Michael’s engagement session in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. It was chilly and windy, but we braved the elements to head outside for some photos by the lake Loved this idea for their save-the-dates! Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Chicago Old Town Engagement Session : Cortney and Kurt

Here’s a few from Cortney and Kurt’s engagement session around Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. Congratulations guys; I can’t wait for your wedding! Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

A Couple Sneak Peeks

Sneak peeks from a couple engagement sessions below – many more soon! Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Chicago Engagement Session : Shannon and Pat

Here’s a few from Shannon and Pat’s Chicago engagement session. Congratulations, guys; I can’t wait for your wedding! Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Downtown Chicago Engagement Session: Jocelyn and Eric

Here’s a few photos from Jocelyn and Eric’s engagement session in downtown Chicago. Congratulations again, guys; I can’t wait for your wedding! Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Chicago Engagement Session : Samantha and Nate

Here’s a few from Samantha and Nate’s Chicago engagement session. We started out at their home, so that we could spend some time playing with their pup! Outside we go! The light was so pretty! Congratulations, Samantha and Nate! I can’t wait for your wedding next year! Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Downtown Chicago Engagement Session : Anne and Scott

Here’s a few from Anne and Scott’s engagement session in downtown Chicago and Millennium Park. Congratulations again, guys! Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Downtown Chicago Engagement Session : Marjorie and Eric

Here’s a few from Marjorie and Eric’s engagement session in downtown Chicago. We started out in Millennium Park and then walked around downtown, enjoying the lovely sunset light. Congratulations again, guys! Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Fun Chicago Engagement Session : Taylor and Patrick

To be fair, I think that all of my sessions are pretty fun. But this one was definitely a blast! I absolutely loved Taylor and Patrick from the moment we met at our consultation, so I couldn’t wait for their engagement session! We started out at their place near Lincoln Square and wandered around the [...]

University of Chicago Campus Engagement Session : Keya and Paul

Here’s a few from Keya and Paul’s engagement session in Hyde Park around the University of Chicago campus. We were running in and out of buildings as we dodged the rain, but I had so much fun working with them! Congratulations, Keya and Paul – I can’t wait to work with you at your wedding! [...]

Millennium Park Engagement Session : Laura and Kevin

Here’s a few from Laura and Kevin’s Chicago engagement session! We started off in Millennium Park before moving out to the lakefront. Congratulations again Laura and Kevin – I can’t wait to work with you again at your wedding! Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Chicago Engagement Session : Jen and Tavis

Remember my big wedding giveaway? Of course you do! The winning couple received tons of great stuff, including a makeup bag makeover from Sonia Roselli, jewelry by Erin Gallagher, event planning from Sweetchic Events, thank-you cards from Keg Design, free services from Halo for Men, and of course, an engagement session with Steve Koo Photography! [...]

Downtown Chicago Engagement Session : Colleen and Jeremy

Here’s a few from Colleen and Jeremy’s engagement session. We started out in Millennium Park and spent some time exploring downtown Chicago. Congratulations, guys – I can’t wait for your wedding! Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Chicago Engagement Session : Jenny and Sayan

Here’s a few from Jenny and Sayan’s Chicago engagement session. We started off in the west loop before moving to the lake for a few shots along the skyline. Congratulations, Jenny and Sayan – I can’t wait to work with you again at your wedding! Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Chicago Engagement Session : Yujie and Spencer

Here’s a few from Yujie and Spencer’s Chicago engagement session. Congratulations, guys; I can’t wait for your wedding! Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Chicago Engagement Session : Catherine and Robert

Here’s a few from Catherine and Robert’s Chicago engagement session. Congratulations guys; I can’t wait for your wedding later this year! We started off at Catherine and Robert’s house, while their dog tried to figure out what was going on. One of my favorites: Back home for an outfit change. I got to say hello [...]

Roscoe Village Engagement Session : Jenny and Jeff

Here’s a few from Jenny and Jeff’s Chicago engagement session in Roscoe Village. Congratulations guys; I can’t wait for your wedding! We stopped back at home for an outfit change, and a few shots with their puppy! We stopped at Bleeding Heart Bakery: Want more? See more! | Contact me. Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Ravenswood Engagement Session : Ashley and Michael

Here’s a few from Ashley and Michael’s Chicago engagement session. The forecast had called for rain all day, so we met at Architectural Artifacts, but the sun soon came out, allowing us to go outside! Congratulations again, Ashley and Michael; I can’t wait for your wedding! Want to learn more? Contact me here! View more wedding photos [...]

Chicago Engagement Session : Rachel and Jeff

This one was really fun. I don’t think I’ve ever had a couple laugh more at their session than Rachel and Jeff did! Here’s a few frames from their Chicago engagement session. Congratulations again, guys; I can’t wait for your wedding later this year! We stopped at the Doughnut Vault; sadly, they were sold out of [...]

Chicago Engagement Session : Allison and Jacob

Here’s a few from Allison and Jacob’s engagement session in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. It was near 90 degrees, but because of the difficulty in coordinating three busy schedules, we decided to shoot anyways! I started off at their Logan Square apartment, where Allison and Jacob were still getting ready: Hello, kitty! We stopped into [...]

Chicago Engagement Session : Katie and Jeff

Here’s a few from Katie and Jeff’s Chicago engagement session! We started off in Millennium Park… I loved Katie’s dress! Time for an outfit change, and off to do a skyline shot! Finally, we headed over to Northerly Island, where Jeff proposed to Katie! Want more? See more! Follow me here: Facebook | Twitter

Chicago Engagement Session : Sam and Kyle

Here’s a few from Sam and Kyle’s Chicago engagement session. We started off at HB, one of their favorite restaurants. The staff was nice enough to let us in for a few photos while they were setting up for dinner service, and this gave Sam and Kyle an opportunity to segue from work day to [...]

Chicago Engagement Session : Jiyoun and Keun

Here’s a few from Keun and Jiyoun’s engagement session. Congratulations again guys; I loved working with you at your engagement session, and I can’t wait for your wedding! Want more? See more! Follow me: Facebook | Twitter  

Margaret and Kerem's Engagements

Here’s a few from Margaret and Kerem’s engagement session in downtown Chicago. Congratulations guys; I can’t wait for your wedding later this year! Want more? See more! Follow me: Facebook | Twitter  

Euna and Bryan’s Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Euna and Bryan’s engagement session in Hyde Park. We started off in Promontory Point and then moved to the inner part of Hyde Park. Congratulations guys; I had so much fun working with you, and I can’t wait for your wedding later this year! We had some fun in this playground! Want [...]

Erin and Ron’s Chicago Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Erin and Ron’s downtown Chicago engagement session. We started off in Millennium Park, and then we spent a little time walking around the city. Congratulations, Erin and Ron! I had so much fun working with you at your engagement session, and I can’t wait for your wedding! Want more? See more! Follow [...]

Logan Square Chicago Engagement Session

I’ve been lucky that I’ve been able to shoot so many fun Chicago engagement sessions lately! Kelly and Brian definitely continued that trend. It was a frigid Sunday afternoon in Chicago; we were on the verge of spring, but temperatures were still in the 30s. We did most of our session in Logan Square, one [...]

Carolyn, Dan, Two Cats, A Turtle, and Pizza

Carolyn and Dan are getting married this year at Salvage One. Rather than doing a conventional engagement session, they invited me over one evening to hang out with them at their lovely home. Carolyn and Dan have two super-friendly cats. They have a turtle, named Turtle. He bobbed his head out of the water whenever [...]

Chicago Engagement Session : Cindy and Jon

Here’s a few from Cindy and Jon’s engagement session. Because of the frigid Chicago weather, we decided to do most of our session inside Architectural Artifacts, one of my favorite wedding and event spaces. Congratulations, guys; I can’t wait for your wedding! Want more? See more! Follow me: Facebook | Twitter  

Chicago Engagement Session : Franchella and James

Here’s a few from Franchella and James’s engagement session in Chicago! We started off inside Carnivale before making our way out to the lakefront. Congratulations, guys! I can’t wait for your wedding! Want more? See more! Follow me: Facebook | Twitter  

Kate and Dan’s Engagement Session

Kate and Dan are a fantastic couple that love architecture, urban decay, and art. These three objects also served as inspiration for their engagement photos, which we took in Chicago’s urban West Loop area. Once purely an industrial area littered with shipping and manufacturing buildings, the West Loop has recently become home to several boutiques, [...]

Loyola Chicago Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Renata and Martin’s engagement session around the Loyola Chicago area. Renata went to school at Loyola, so she knew the area well! We started off with brunch at M. Henrietta. This was my first time here, but I had been to its sister restaurant, M Henry, several times. The menu was [...]

New York Central Park Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Courtney and Steve’s engagement session in New York Central Park. Courtney and Steve are getting married in Cape Cod next year, and I’m so excited that I’ll be able to work with them on their wedding day! They also sent me six ridiculously large (and delicious!) cupcakes from Crumbs Bake Shop [...]

Meatpacking District New York Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Anne and Patrick’s engagement session in New York! We started off around New York’s Meatpacking District before heading up to the High Line park for a few pictures. This was my first chance to explore the Meatpacking District New York, and I immediately fell in love with the area. Congratulations again, [...]

A Brooklyn Engagement Session

When Vicky and Rob asked me to be their wedding photographer, I was thrilled that I’d be able to work with them. I got even more excited when they wanted to do their engagement session in Brooklyn, New York! I’ve worked with a lot of couples where one or both grew up in Chicago, but [...]

Kim and Mike's Chicago Engagement Session

Kim and Mike contacted me about their destination wedding in Mexico earlier this year. I would have loved to work with them, but I was already booked! Instead, we were able to collaborate on an engagement session. Kim and Mike – I had so much fun working with you guys. Congratulations again; I wish you [...]

Jenn and Ryan's Chicago Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Jenn and Ryan’s engagement session around Lincoln Park. Jenn and Ryan are getting married in Michigan next year, but they decided to make a trip to Chicago for their engagement photos! I had a fantastic time going around Lincoln Park with these two, and I can’t wait for the wedding next [...]

Whitney and Dave's Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Whitney and Dave’s engagement session in Chicago’s Old Town. Congratulations, Whitney and Dave; I can’t wait for your wedding! Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements Follow me: Facebook | Twitter

Laura and Joe's Chicago Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Laura and Joe’s engagement session. Congratulations, guys; I’m really looking forward to your wedding next year! Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements Follow me: Facebook | Twitter

Nicole and Eric's Engagements

Here’s a few from Nicole and Eric’s engagement session. We started off in the Wrigleyville area and ended up at Guthrie’s with beer and board games! Congratulations, Nicole and Eric; I can’t wait for your wedding! Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements Follow me: Facebook | Twitter

Mirjana and Matt's Chicago Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Mirjana and Matt’s engagement session in downtown Chicago. Congratulations, guys; I can’t wait for your wedding next year! Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements Follow me: Facebook | Twitter

Jenni and Cesar's Engagement Session

Here’s a few frames from Jenni and Cesar’s engagement session! Jenni and Cesar wanted to do a little bit of a vintage theme to their session, so they dressed up and styled themselves really well! We started shooting inside Architectural Artifacts before exploring a little bit of the Ravenswood neighborhood. Congratulations, guys; I can’t wait [...]

Sara and Chris: A San Diego Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Sara and Chris’s engagement session in San Diego! We met up in the Gaslamp area before heading over to Balboa Park. Congratulations, Sara and Chris; I can’t wait for your wedding next year! Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements Follow me: Facebook | Twitter

Allison and Eli's Chicago Engagement Session

Here’s a few photos from Allison and Eli’s engagement session in Chicago. Congratulations, guys; I really enjoyed working with you, and thanks for the Argo Tea! :) Outfit change! Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements Follow me: Facebook | Twitter

Jessica and Rey's Chicago Engagement Session

I love doing engagement sessions with my future brides and grooms; it lets me get to know them better, and vice versa. They can see how goofy I can get when I’m shooting, and they also get more comfortable being in front of a camera. Jessica and Rey, however, did not need any help from [...]

Cara and Jeff's Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Cara and Jeff’s engagement session! Cara and Jeff wanted to do some shots around a beach, but on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, we knew North Avenue Beach would be super crowded, so we went up north to Montrose beach instead. I love the area around here – aside from the beach, [...]

Logan Square Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Rachelle and Dallas’s engagement session in Logan Square! I love the neighborhood, and was excited for my first opportunity to shoot there. These two are getting married in Kauai next year, and I can’t wait for their wedding! This next one is in front of the same house, but I like [...]

Wrigleyville Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Becca and Ben’s engagement session in Wrigleyville. I had a blast working with these guys! We shot on a weekday morning to avoid the crowds around Wrigley Field. Congratulations, Becca and Ben – I can’t wait for your wedding! Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements Follow me: Facebook | Twitter

Evanston Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Rebecca and David’s engagement session in Evanston. Rebecca and David are getting married later this year in Los Angeles, and I can’t wait for their wedding! Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements Follow me: Facebook | Twitter

Lisa and Kevin's Engagements… and Rosie, too!

Here’s a few from a lovely morning I spent with Lisa, Kevin, and their adorable pup Rosie! We met at their Lincoln Park home and walked around the neighborhood with the amazingly well-behaved Rosie. Afterwards, we headed over to get some engagement pictures by Lincoln Park. Finally, we jumped in the car and headed down [...]

Kristy and Brian's Wicker Park Engagements : Chicago Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Kristy and Brian’s Chicago engagement session! I met this awesome couple at their place in Wicker Park – I used to live just minutes away from their place, and the area is still one of my favorite neighborhoods. Be sure to check out the Vimeo slideshow of some shots from the [...]

Chicago Engagement Session : Bertha and Nick : Chicago Engagement Photography

Some people have a list of exactly what locations they want for their engagement pictures. Bertha and Nick were not those people. They just wanted some fun shots around the city, and a skyline shot if we could fit it in. These two were troopers who got up super-early on a Sunday morning to meet [...]

Stephanie and Daniel's Engagements

Here’s a few from Stephanie and Daniel’s engagement session. We started out down by the Shedd Aquarium and finished at the Harold Washington Library! Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements Follow me: Facebook | Twitter

Cara and KJ's Geneva Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Cara and KJ’s engagement session in Geneva. The night before our shoot was filled with rain, but the rain clouds stayed away just long enough for us to walk around downtown Geneva for a couple of hours! Cara and KJ – I can’t wait for your wedding! Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding [...]

Diana and Jim's Lincoln Park Engagement Session

I love when my couples find inspiration from my past sessions. Diana and Jim loved the jumping acrobats from Tess and Philip’s engagements, so getting a jumping picture was a must! Having recently moved to Chicago together, Diana and Jim wanted to use their engagement session to explore their new neighborhood. We had tons of [...]

Katie and Mark's Chicago Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Katie and Mark’s downtown Chicago engagement session. I can’t wait for their wedding! Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements Follow me: Facebook | Twitter

An Engagement Session at a Chicago High School

Camille and Alberto were high school sweethearts, so they wanted to do their engagement session back at their high school! It was so much fun going around with these two as they ran into teachers and coaches who recognized and remembered them. Here’s a few from our morning together. Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements [...]

Downtown Chicago Engagement Session

Here’s a few from Erin and Jim’s engagement session in downtown Chicago. We started out in Millennium Park and then wandered around the city, taking advantage of the all the flowers that had started blooming. Erin and Jim – I can’t wait for your wedding later this year! Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements Follow [...]

A Jamaica Couples Session

The day after their wedding at the Rockhouse in Jamaica, Jessica and Christiaan had planned to do a Trash-The-Dress session. But after spending a full day in her dress on a humid, 90 degree day in Negril, they had second thoughts. It was even hotter on the day after the wedding, so instead of doing [...]

A West Loop Engagement Session : Chicago Engagement Photographer

I’ve never been to Denver, but I’d definitely love to go. I’m sure a lot of people visit the area to check out their beautiful ski resorts, but skiing is definitely not one of my strong suits. Instead, I’d find out if Rose and Matt were around for coffee or drinks. This lovely couple grew [...]

Lincoln Park Engagement Session : Alexis and Pat

When it comes to engagement pictures, I love it when a couple tells me, “we want something different.” Alexis and Pat really wanted a shot with the Chicago Theater… but after that, we hopped in a cab and waved goodbye to downtown. Our destination? None other than Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Lincoln Park has its share [...]

The Field

One frame from yesterday’s engagement session. More to come, soon! Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements Follow me: Facebook | Twitter

Hyde Park Engagement Session : Chicago Engagement Photographer

I teased this engagement session once with this shot from Promontory Point. And then I teased it again with this shot from a Hyde Park side street. Now, finally, here are some of my favorite Hyde Park engagement photos from Ali and Bryan’s full session! Ali and Bryan live in Chicago’s fantastic Hyde Park neighborhood, so [...]

Hyde Park Engagement Session – Sneak Peek 2

Another sneak peek from my Hyde Park engagement session with Bryan and Ali. View the first sneak peek, from Promontory Point, here. More to come soon! Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements Follow me: Facebook | Twitter

The Promontory Point Tree

Sneak peek from Ali and Bryan’s engagement session in Hyde Park and Promontory Point. Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements Follow me: Facebook | Twitter

Wicker Park Engagements – Jaime and Phil : Chicago Engagement Photographer

Wicker Park engagement session photos of Jaime and Phil by Chicago Wedding Photographer Steve Koo

Engagement Sessions FAQ

When I meet with my brides and grooms-to-be, the topic of engagement pictures almost always comes up. “Can you tell me what they are?” “Do you think that we should we do them?” “What can we do with the pictures?” In this post, I’ll answer these questions and tell you everything you need to know [...]

Best of 2009 Engagements :: Chicago Engagement Photographer

I put together this collection of some of my favorite engagement photos from 2009.

Chicago Millennium Park Engagements – Heidi and Adam

I had tons of fun working with Heidi and Adam at their engagement session! Chicago weather gave us a nice, cold morning, but these two didn’t complain one bit!

Lincoln Park Engagement Photography : Jennifer and Patrick

Jennifer and Patrick wanted a mix of city and nature shots for their engagements, so we started around Merchandise Mart before heading up to Lincoln Park!

Chicago Shedd Aquarium Engagement Photography : Lisa and Rob

Lisa and Rob are a wonderful couple that were tons of fun to work with. Rob is a volunteer diver at the Shedd Aquarium, so I got a free trip inside the Shedd.

Chicago Millennium Park Engagement Photography – Rebecca and Tim

I met Rebecca and Tim on a brisk Wednesday morning for their engagement session. Thanks, guys, for getting up early with me; I can’t wait for your wedding!

Fall Chicago Engagement Photography : Jen and Adam

It was a gloomy morning on the day that I was supposed to work with Jen and Adam on their engagement session, but luckily, the rain stayed away.

Chicago Engagement Photography : Tessa and Philip

I’m going to kick things off with Tessa and Philip, a really fun couple that I loved working with. And they loved to jump!

Promontory Point Engagement Photography – Sukmeke and Lynn

We decided to shoot around Promontory Point and the Museum of Science and Industry.

Promontory Point Engagements – Angel and Brian :: Chicago Engagement Photographer

Angel and Brian are an amazing couple that I had the pleasure to work with recently. We started our session at the beautiful Promontory Point in Hyde Park.

Darlene and Andy's Engagement Session – Part 2 :: Chicago Engagement Photographer

For the second part of their engagement session, Darlene, Andy, and I travelled to the Shedd Aquarium, where we had a gorgeous view of the Chicago skyline.

Darlene and Andy's Engagement Session – Part 1 :: Chicago Engagement Photographer

Andy was a classmate of mine from my college days in Champaign. Although we fell out of touch after school ended, I was pleasantly surprised when he contacted me to see if I could shoot his wedding. He introduced me to his lovely fiancee Darlene, and after only a few minutes of listening to their [...]

Lincoln Park Engagements : Alisha and Dan

Alisha and Dan booked me for their wedding back in February. They knew what they wanted in terms of photographic style, and they knew that they wanted a DVD.

Alisha and Dan’s Engagements – Sneak Peek :: Chicago Engagement Photographer

Sneak peek from Alisha and Dan’s Engagements!

Wicker Park Engagement Session – Amy and Joe :: Chicago Engagement Photographer

This lovely couple was attending classes at Yale together, so our first meeting wasn’t until our engagement session. Before we met, the only thing I really knew was that they had excellent taste in food.

Wicker Park Engagement Sneak Peek :: Chicago Engagement Photographer

More to come from this Wicker Park engagement session soon! Want more? Wedding Photojournalism | Wedding Portrait | Engagements

Millennium Park Engagement Session :: Chicago Engagement Photographer

Sometimes, the weather just doesn’t cooperate – especially when you live in Chicago.

San Francisco Engagement Session Part 2 : San Francisco Engagement Photographer

After walking around Mission for the first part of Amanda and Matt’s engagement session, we drove over to Crissy Field for the second part.

San Francisco Engagement Session Part 1 : San Francisco Engagement Photographer

Amanda and Matt are a lovely couple who met while they were both going to school in San Francisco.

Val and Jason's Winter Evanston Engagement Session : Chicago Engagement Photographer

Here’s a few from a wonderful engagement session I did with Val and Jason.

Keesha and Joslin's Navy Pier Engagement Session : Chicago Engagement Photographer

Chicago winters aren’t the most conducive conditions for engagement sessions.