Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Mayslake Peabody Estate Winter Engagement Session - Taylor & Pete
When Taylor and Pete contacted me, I was truly so excited to get to capture a winter session covered in white! Taylor, Pete, and their son met up with me at The Mayslake Peabody Estate and this setting truly didn’t disappoint.
I absolutely LOVE last minute snow engagement sessions! It’s so hard to nail down a session date in the winter when you’re waiting for that big snowstorm, so when Taylor and Pete contacted me, I was truly so excited to get to capture a winter session covered in white! Taylor, Pete, and their son met up with me at The Mayslake Peabody Estate and this setting truly didn’t disappoint. It’s always so fun to capture a venue or location that your familiar with but in a season that you don’t typically shoot there. These two truly earned their engagement photos, as it was one of the coldest days we’d had in a long time, but it paid off in the end. There’s just something so romantic and timeless about winter sessions! Thank you, Taylor & Pete, for the honor of getting to capture this beautiful season in your lives!
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Lincoln Park and North Avenue Beach Engagement Session - Anna & Matt
There’s no place more beautiful than the Midwest in summer. It’s a treat to relive Anna & Matt’s engagement session at Lincoln Park and North Avenue Beach and remind ourselves of everything we have to look forward to in the coming year. We cannot even begin to explain how excited we are to capture Anna & Matt’s wedding this year in Lake Geneva!
I truly wish I could have shared Anna & Matt’s Lincoln Park / North Avenue Beach engagement session sooner, but this was during the thick of the busiest time of our season. And it’s no wonder why when I go back and look through these images. There’s no place more beautiful than the Midwest in summer. It’s a treat to relive this evening and remind ourselves of everything we have to look forward to in the coming year. We cannot even begin to explain how excited we are to capture Anna & Matt’s wedding this year in Lake Geneva!
This session is a perfect example to show how one location can be used 1,000 different ways. That’s why Lincoln Park / North Avenue Beach will always be our number one suggestion for the downtown area. First, those glowing greens and yellows at Lincoln Park! This has to be my all time favorite location to capture engagements and families because of how diverse it is in every season. But, the biggest benefit of capturing photos here is that you don’t have to walk far to get different looks between the nature, skyline, and architecture. That’s a huge plus when you’re racing against the sun during golden hour.
…A quick outfit change for a more formal vibe. I love that they kept their outfits within the same color scheme as the first two! And just wait till you see their blue tones paired with Lake Michigan!
North Avenue Beach is one of the most luminous locations in Chicago at golden hour. It’s a quick walk from Lincoln Park and such an amazing way to cap off a Chicago session!
I told you these blue tones would not disappoint!
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Wilmette Beach Engagement Session - Samantha & Nick
Meet me at the beach with your dog and it’s a perfect recipe for a dreamy engagement session! It was so much fun to meet Samantha & Nick in person this summer to capture their lakeside engagement photos on Lake Michigan at Wilmette Beach.
Meet me at the beach with your dog and it’s a perfect recipe for a dreamy engagement session! It was so much fun to meet Samantha & Nick in person this summer to capture their lakeside engagement photos on Lake Michigan. The weather was perfection and the green and yellow tones that late summer brings us in the Midwest makes it one of my favorite times of the year to shoot. Samantha and Nick were so fun and easy going and we are so looking forward to getting to capture their wedding day this upcoming year! It is such an honor to have them as a part of our 2021/2022 wedding family!
As the weather begins to change and the green slowly begins to disappear, we’re getting caught up slowly but surely on sharing all the warm and sunny sessions this 2021 summer brought us. And with all the new locations we were introduced too, I’m already excited about more warm and sunny lakeside sessions next summer. We truly live in the most beautiful part of the country during the summertime and the beauty is not lost on us! For beautiful lakeside engagement session inspiration, keep scrolling below.
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Port Washington, Wisconsin Engagement Session - Kallie & Matt
When I met up with Kallie & Matt in their neck of the woods in Port Washington, WI for their engagement session, I couldn’t believe that I still hadn’t seen this beautiful area yet. And, I think I’m going to have to admit that it’s probably my newest favorite location for an engagement session.
I think I could live in the Midwest my whole life and still never cease to be amazed by the beauty of this area in the summertime. We live right between the City of Chicago and the border of Wisconsin. The diversity of the rural and urban areas that we have driving access to with one hour keeps us on our toes. Even after living here for almost 9 years now, we’re still discovering new locations. I have to be honest though, the Wisconsin area has been stealing our hearts lately. Have you ever heard the stereotype about everyone in Wisconsin being so dang nice? Well, it’s true and we have the most incredible couples to prove it. When I met up with Kallie & Matt in their neck of the woods in Port Washington, WI for their engagement session, I couldn’t believe that I still hadn’t seen this beautiful area yet. And, I think I’m going to have to admit that it’s probably my newest favorite location for an engagement session. There’s no where more beautiful in the summertime than Lake Michigan. The cherry on top was getting to shoot these two love birds who were up for ANYTHING! Y’all, walking down these dunes was not for the faint of heart, so huge props to Kallie for going with it like a pro! Matt and Kallie were such a treat to capture because they’re two of the most playful, fun, and carefree souls I’ve ever met. We were already excited about their wedding day and now it’s without a doubt going to be one for the books! Kallie & Matt, thank you so much for the honor of getting to capture this little part of your engagement in your stomping grounds! September of 2022 cannot come soon enough and we’re off the charts ready for it!
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Cantigny Park Engagement Session - Rebecca & Talen
This weekend, Illinois was showing off for us. Cantigny Park is one of those local locations that I could never get bored of. So, between the weather, the light from this past weekend, and getting to know Rebeca and Talen a little bit better during their engagement session, it was such a beautiful reminder of what a gift this job is.
We’ve been waiting more than a year for an evening like this one. I’m talking even beyond what 2020 was. Every February, when we think about packing up and moving South to warmer temps, it’s evenings like this one that keep us here. It’s our lush green parks, the most beautiful summer golden hours, and the kindest Midwestern couples that keep us put in this neck of the woods. I love engagement sessions because they really do give me a chance to get to know our couples before the big day and start building a relationship, trust, and confidence before we arrive on their wedding day full speed ahead. When I headed down to the Wheaton area for their engagement session at Cantigny Park, one of the very first things they told me was that they really “weren’t picture people”. Anytime one of our couples tells me that, it’s music to my ears. It means their genuine personalities and laid back attitudes will be a treat to capture. There won’t be any extra layers that we have to shed to get down to what really maters about our time together. Their connection with each other won’t be overshadowed by any extra productions.Couples who don’t consider themselves “picture people” are our kind of people!
This weekend, Illinois was showing off for us. Cantigny Park is one of those local locations that I could never get bored of. So, between the weather, the light from this past weekend, and getting to know Rebeca and Talen a little bit better during their engagement session, it was such a beautiful reminder of what a gift this job is. I think if you work in the events industry in any capacity, this past year most likely played with your psyche to say the least. After getting to spend an evening with these two, I’m more than hopeful about the year ahead and beyond. Rebecca and Talen, we cannot wait for your big day!
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Chicago Engagement Session - Laura & Terry
We are so excited to begin our 2021 wedding season this year! So, it’s the perfect time to share Laura & Terry’s beautiful Chicago Engagement Session in Lincoln Park and North Avenue Beach as we gear up for their May wedding! We SO excited to kick this year off and we so insanely thankful for our couples this year!
We are so excited to begin our 2021 wedding season this year! So, it’s the perfect time to share Laura & Terry’s beautiful Chicago Engagement Session in Lincoln Park and North Avenue Beach as we gear up for their May wedding! We SO excited to kick this year off and we so insanely thankful for our couples this year!
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Chicago Engagement - Julia & Matt
What a treat to get to meet up with Julia and Matt downtown this week! It can be really unpredictable in the spring, so after one raincheck, we met up on the Riverwalk on a perfect April day. The blossoms were in full bloom all over the city. Julia and Matt are as lovely as they come. I know we’ve mentioned it before, but we are so incredibly grateful for the kind and laidback couples that we get the honor of capturing this year. We’re so excited for their wedding day! Until then, here’s a little preview of these two lovebirds and their Spring Engagement Session in Chicago.
What a treat to get to meet up with Julia and Matt downtown this week! It can be really unpredictable in the spring, so after one raincheck, we met up on the Riverwalk on a perfect April day. The blossoms were in full bloom all over the city. Julia and Matt are as lovely as they come. I know we’ve mentioned it before, but we are so incredibly grateful for the kind and laidback couples that we get the honor of capturing this year. We’re so excited for their wedding day! Until then, here’s a little preview of these two lovebirds and their Spring Engagement Session in Chicago.
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Spring Outfitting Guide
Spring Outfitting Guide
Gravitate towards pastel colors that are soft and light. Too much deep and dark tones will make the skin appear more sallow during this time of year. Depending on how early or late into Spring it is, the earth can be more brown and bare. To counter the brownish tones, dress in light and airy color tones. Pure white is wonderful as an accent color, but limits the types of light that are flattering to shoot in. Pastel tones such as soft blushes, blues, and lavender are very flattering during this time of year. (Reference the gallery below) It’s usually fairly windy in Spring, so breezy long dresses or skirts would photograph beautifully! Think fabric that you can be twirled in easily! Long dresses or skirts can also elongate and create a sliming effect on camera. (A God-send for both Engagement Sessions, Maternity Sessions, and lifestyle sessions right after baby is born.) For men, long pants, rather than shorts also help elongate. Also, steer clear of horizontal stripes. They almost always broaden and create an illusion that you are wider than you really are.
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Chicago Engagement Session -Jenny & Steve
I’m not typically a morning person, but I will jump at the chance to capture a sunrise engagement session on Lake Michigan in Chicago! It was such a treat to relive Jenny & Steve’s warm engagement session from this summer. They were so much fun to meet up with and their ensembles were perfectly on point. (Jenny’s dress is incredible inspiration if you’re planning a lakeside session. Take note of those pastels, *wink, wink) Jenny & Steve, thank you so much for the honor of getting to capture this exciting milestone in your lives! May your wedding day and marriage be as glorious as you were on this day!
I’m not typically a morning person, but I will jump at the chance to capture a sunrise engagement session on Lake Michigan in Chicago! It was such a treat to relive Jenny & Steve’s warm engagement session from this summer. They were so much fun to meet up with and their ensembles were perfectly on point. (Jenny’s dress is incredible inspiration if you’re planning a lakeside session. Take note of those pastels, *wink, wink) Jenny & Steve, thank you so much for the honor of getting to capture this exciting milestone in your lives! May your wedding day and marriage be as glorious as you were on this day!
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Chicago Engagement Session - Jake & Kaitlyn
We lucked out with this glorious day downtown. It was such a treat to hang with Jake & Kaitlyn. These two are SO much fun. Truly, a dream couple for us to get to capture and we cannot wait for their wedding day! We met up for these right before everything was on lock down and I’m so thankful to have had the pleasure of capturing them before this long period of social distancing. It’s going to be a glorious day when we can all come together again and celebrate life and love. Until then, cheers to Jake & Kaitlyn!
We lucked out with this glorious day downtown. It was such a treat to hang with Jake & Kaitlyn. These two are SO much fun. Truly, a dream couple for us to get to capture and we cannot wait for their wedding day! We met up for these right before everything was on lock down and I’m so thankful to have had the pleasure of capturing them before this long period of social distancing. It’s going to be a glorious day when we can all come together again and celebrate life and love. Until then, cheers to Jake & Kaitlyn!
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Lincoln Park Engagement Session - Matt & Kelly
That golden and crisp Autumn light is perfection. Especially in November at Lincoln Park, Chicago. This engagement session was one for the books and we’re thrilled to finally sharing more on the blog! Matt & Kelly, thank you so much for the honor of getting to capture this season in your lives!
That golden and crisp Autumn light is perfection. Especially in November at Lincoln Park, Chicago. This engagement session was one for the books and we’re thrilled to finally sharing more on the blog! Matt & Kelly, thank you so much for the honor of getting to capture this season in your lives!
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Genoa City, Wisconsin Engagement Session - Chase & Kristen
For Chase Kristen, it was a no brainer as to where they wanted to capture their Engagement photos. Chase’s beautiful lake house sits on Benedict Lake and it was a dream to visit and capture these two in their neck of the woods. It was that warm hazy part of summer that we live for. And triple points for taking out the boat for a few more photos to end the night on.
For Chase Kristen, it was a no brainer as to where they wanted to capture their Engagement photos. Chase’s beautiful lake house sits on Benedict Lake and it was a dream to visit and capture these two in their neck of the woods. It was that warm hazy part of summer that we live for. And triple points for taking out the boat for a few more photos to end the night on. Chase & Kristen, we cannot even begin to express how excited we are to capture your wedding day this year! Thank you for the gift of getting to be a part of this season with you!
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | North Avenue Beach Engagement Session
Winter engagement sessions at North Avenue Beach in Chicago have to be some of my most favorite of all time. If you’re willing to brave the wind and the chill from Lake Michigan, it’s so worth it! The winter light, the frost, and the glow are glorious! Leo and Evie worked for these and it was such a joy to capture them!
Winter engagement sessions at North Avenue Beach in Chicago have to be some of my most favorite of all time. If you’re willing to brave the wind and the chill from Lake Michigan, it’s so worth it! The winter light, the frost, and the glow are glorious! Leo and Evie worked for these and it was such a joy to capture them!
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Lincoln Park Engagement Session - Eric & Hajar
Eric and Hajar, this warm Chicago summer, Lincoln Park, Lake Michigan, and all the sweet laughter were pure bliss. This day was such a treat to relive as I sit here and watch the snow outside our window. We are so looking forward to capturing these two lovely humans and their Chicago wedding this upcoming year. If they were this happy and lovely together at their engagement session, we cannot even imagine how incredible it will be to capture their wedding day! 2020 is going to be one for the books.
Eric and Hajar, this warm Chicago summer, Lincoln Park, Lake Michigan, and all the sweet laughter were pure bliss. This day was such a treat to relive as I sit here and watch the snow outside our window. We are so looking forward to capturing these two lovely humans and their Chicago wedding this upcoming year. If they were this happy and lovely together at their engagement session, we cannot even imagine how incredible it will be to capture their wedding day! 2020 is going to be one for the books.
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Gabe & Tiffany - Chicago Engagement Session
Winter Engagement Sessions in Chicago are stunning if you are willing to brave the wind and chill! …especially Lakeside. Tiffany and Gabe worked hard and it was so very worth it! That golden sunset combined with the frosty fog is magic that’s hard to replicate any other time of the year.
Winter Engagement Sessions in Chicago are stunning if you are willing to brave the wind and chill! …especially Lakeside. Tiffany and Gabe worked hard and it was so very worth it! That golden sunset combined with the frosty fog is magic that’s hard to replicate any other time of the year.
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Lincoln Park Engagement Session - Bobby & Kara
That gorgeous Autumn light. Do not even get us started. And pair it with Lincoln Park and two of the loveliest people in Chicago: perfection. Bobby & Kara’s adorable puppy is just the cherry on top. It’s such a pleasure to get to share more from this stunning engagement session. Lincoln Park will always be our most favorite Chicago photo stop of all time. Kara & Bobby, we are beyond excited for your September Wedding!
That gorgeous Autumn light. Do not even get us started. And pair it with Lincoln Park and two of the loveliest people in Chicago: perfection. Bobby & Kara’s adorable puppy is just the cherry on top. It’s such a pleasure to get to share more from this stunning engagement session. Lincoln Park will always be our most favorite Chicago photo stop of all time. Kara & Bobby, we are beyond excited for your September Wedding!
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Chicago Art Institute Garden Engagement Session - Marc & Kelsey
The Chicago Art Institute Gardens are always a good idea on a warm summer afternoon. We are so incredibly excited for Kelsey & Marc’s wedding day this October! These two are are such a joy and getting to capture their Danada House wedding this fall will be such an honor.
The Chicago Art Institute Gardens are always a good idea on a warm summer afternoon. We are so incredibly excited for Kelsey & Marc’s wedding day this October! These two are are such a joy and getting to capture their Danada House wedding this fall will be such an honor.
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Chicago Golf Course Engagement Session - Trevor & Kaitlyn
When your boo proposes to you on your family golf course, then to the golf course for an Engagement Session we go! Trevor surprised Kaitlyn and got down on one knee during a family game at Prairie Landing Golf Course in West Chicago.
When your boo proposes to you on your family golf course, then to the golf course we go! Trevor surprised Kaitlyn and got down on one knee during a family game at Prairie Landing Golf Course. It was a incredible getting to hear about how every member of the family was in on it! It was such a treat to spend an early August evening with these two and even venture out to the hold where it all took place! Trevor & Kaitlyn , we cannot tell you how excited we are to capture your February Wedding!
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Busse Woods Engagement Session - Richard & Molly
If we could encompass all the reasons we love to shoot in the Midwest, it would be encompassed in this Engagement Session. The way that golden hour glow lights up the tall grasses and prairie land is pure magic. Pair it with an incredibly fun loving, kind, and beautifully couple and we’re in heaven. I also love how Busse Woods can be shoot in about a thousand different ways.
If we could encompass all the reasons we love to shoot in the Midwest, it would be encompassed in this Engagement Session. The way that golden hour glow lights up the tall grasses and prairie land is pure magic. Pair it with an incredibly fun loving, kind, and beautifully couple and we’re in heaven. I also love how Busse Woods can be shoot in about a thousand different ways.
Richard and Molly, you are beautifully people inside and out. We cannot even begin to express how excited we are to capture your wedding day next summer.
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Chicago Engagement Session - Nick & Lorielle
May, 2018
Grant Park & North Ave. Beach - Chicago, IL
