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Storyville Chicago was SUCH a beautiful backdrop for Sam and Ivan’s engagement shoot! The moody and romantic New Orleans space really came through in the theme of the photo shoot! Sam & Ivan’s fashion choices were also *chef’s kiss*. The chic and modern dress and plaid suit really popped in the dark space! What better […]

Storyville Chicago & Parking Garage Engagement Session

Engagements

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So, you want the elegance of a city wedding, but not with all the hustle and bustle Chicago brings. Well, there’s no better place to look then the ‘burbs. As a wedding photographer living in Chicago, I’ve been to my fair share of wedding venues in the suburbs, so allow me to help guide you […]

Elegant Wedding Venues in Chicago Suburbs

Chicago Locations

Couple's engagement photos at Hi Lo Bar in Humbolt Park CHicago

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I get it. Not everyone wants the hallmark Chicago views in their engagement or wedding photos! Here are some photo locations off the beaten path! Alley way behind Green St. Smoked Meats in West Loop This little nook of Chicago holds some of the best restaurants and trendy bars! Green St. Smoked Meats, Trivoli Tavern, […]

Obscure Chicago Photo Locations

Chicago Locations

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Taylor slid into my emails a few months before her wedding describing her vision for the day and asked me if I was available. I immediately fell in love with her and Brent! She told me their families lived in Hawaii & California and with all the restrictions in place for COVID they could not […]

Zoom Wedding Ceremony at the Swissotel, Downtown Chicago – Taylor & Brent

Real Weddings

couple kissing in front of a moving train

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The loop is Chicago’s business district and has so many amazing urban backgrounds for your engagement and wedding photos including the CTA elevated trains (or better called the L trains short for “elevated”), grunge ally ways, street art, and famous locations like the Chicago Theater! My Favorite Photo Locations in the Loop The L Trains […]

The Loop – Chicago Photo Location

Chicago Locations

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Millennium Park is a community park located in the Loop right along Michigan Ave. The park within its self hold so many diffrent iconic Chicago areas including… Cloud Gate (or better known as The Bean) Lurie Garden Jay Pritzker Pavilion & The Great Lawn Chase Promenade Boeing Galleries Crown Fountain Wrigley Square The park holds […]

Millennium Park – Chicago Photo Location

Chicago Locations

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The riverwalk is the heart of downtown Chicago and is a popular destination for locals and tourists. Whenever I bring my couples for their engagement photos I tell them to bring their walking shoes because the riverwalk is over 8 blocks of killer photo backdrops! The river is surrounded by the cities most beautiful buildings […]

The Riverwalk – Chicago Photo Location

Chicago Locations

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