I realized it’s been a while since I showed an engagement session, so I thought I’d show off Kim and TJ’s session we shot in downtown Chicago this past fall. Their wedding isn’t until August but they wanted to use these images for their website and save-the-dates, in addition to a guest-book at their wedding. I also thought this would be a great session to show off a couple that’s styled well for portraits together. I love the colors for the first half of the session and that TJ wore a hat. For the second half, I thought his sweater and tie complimenting the stripes in Kim’s sweater without being too matchy, matchy. I adore the image on the bridge where you see the striped gate in the background with what they are wearing.  It was so much fun having an afternoon together and seeing how these two interact. They are really easy going and silly. TJ came up with the planking photo. He suggested I do this with all of my couples:)

Here are some of my favorites from Kim and TJ’s portrait session. Cannot wait to shoot their wedding at A New Leaf in August!

this one’s for TJ

Jennifer and Aaron were married in a civil ceremony at the Chicago Cultural Center. I can’t even tell you how much I was looking forward to photographing their day. I loved the sweetness of it as well as being able to have full access of this gorgeous building to take photos. We started with some portraits before the ceremony then went downstairs and waited to be called in. It was so exciting! The couple stands on a little stage under a flower arch (that I totally think adds to the charm) and a judge marries them with their closest friends and family present. After the ceremony, the couple exits and everyone claps and cheers for the newlyweds. It’s awesome. I might just go there on Saturdays to be a clapper because I loved it so much. After, we spent a little time taking more portraits and then we were off to their afternoon reception at Osteria Via Stato. The food there is fantastic and the space has a rustic feel that’s really cozy for a small reception. There were a few speeches and then just a celebration with lots of wine and laughter. A perfect day. Congrats Jennifer and Aaron!

Ceremony Venue- Chicago Cultural Center
Reception Venue- Osteria Via Stato
Flowers- Best Florist, Ukrainian Village
Hair- Christine Conley, Village Cutting Room
Print Design- Jennifer (the bride)