Downtown engagement session in the city


Larsa + Gabe in Chicago, Illinois


This session happened because I was visiting my brother who lives in Chicago in August 2023. I did a call out on my Instagram story to find a couple who lives nearby and would want to have some photos taken. Turns out, a past bride of mine's sister lives in Chicago with her fiance! It worked perfectly.


We explored Buckingham Fountain and Millennium Park for the first part of their session to capture the roses in bloom and all the greenery by Lake Michigan. Larsa's dad works at the Hilton Chicago and we were able to get access to the amazing ballroom they have for part of this session. Those chandeliers were incredible. Larsa wore a vintage Oscar de la Renta dress and I could NOT get enough of it.

Everything about them was SO fun to photograph.


I love to find new locations in a new city that I've never been to. It's part of what keeps me inspired and on my toes. So, YES, I will travel for all kinds of sessions! All you need to do is reach out and contact me! (Or keep an eye on my instagram story)

 

A romantic couple shares an intimate moment beneath an ornate crystal chandelier in a luxurious ballroom.
Couple in formal wear posing against Chicago skyline background near Buckingham Fountain.
Well-dressed pair stands in luxurious ballroom with baroque architectural details.
Blurred figures in formal attire stand beneath crystal chandelier in ornate ballroom.
A couple poses elegantly in formal wear along an ornate gilded hallway with crystal chandeliers.
Elegant couple poses in opulent ballroom with crystal chandelier and ornate decor.
Elegant couple in formal wear posing against Chicago city skyline.
Elegant couple in formal wear posing together on garden pathway with man holding blue jacket.
Close-up of formal attire details showing a blue suit jacket and black dress.
Elegant pair stands on decorative gold balcony in historic venue.
Couple standing in a manicured garden with Chicago's iconic skyline backdrop.
Romantic couple shares intimate moment under hotel lighting.
Couple poses dramatically under grand crystal chandelier on ornate balcony.
Tall historic brick hotel building rises above green trees in an urban setting.
Stunning crystal empire chandelier hanging in an ornate room with gilded architectural details.
Couple poses on ornate balcony with baroque ceiling details and chandelier.
Couple embracing on garden path surrounded by green hedges and trees.
Couple in formal attire standing by Buckingham Fountain in Chicago's Grant Park.
Romantic couple in blue suit and black dress embracing while seated on concrete steps.
Black and white photo of couple walking through a garden with city skyline in distance.
Couple dressed in formal attire sharing an intimate moment on stone steps in an outdoor garden setting.
Intimate black and white portrait of couple sharing romantic moment in formal attire.
Two magnificent crystal chandeliers hanging in a grand ballroom with ornate ceiling details.
Glamorous couple poses under illuminated Hilton hotel entrance.
Stylish couple sharing an intimate moment with Chicago skyscrapers in the background.
Close-up of couple holding hands with Chicago's Buckingham Fountain and skyline in background.
Couple walking hand in hand near iconic Chicago fountain with skyline in background.
Grand ballroom features ornate gold details and crystal chandeliers.
Opulent ballroom interior with multiple crystal chandeliers and ornate golden baroque details.
Close-up of hands showing an engagement ring in an intimate moment between a couple.
A tender moment captured as a groom kisses his partner's hand in elegant formal attire.
Couple sharing romantic moment by Buckingham Fountain with Chicago skyline behind them.
Couple in blue suit and black dress posing in a blooming garden.
Chicago skyline view from Grant Park with lush greenery in the foreground.