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Kelsey & Brian - A Montrose Beach and Bird Sanctuary Engagement Session

Kelsey & Brian - A Montrose Beach and Bird Sanctuary Engagement Session

Every now and again I’ll get to a shoot location and be completely bowled over by how perfect everything is: the lighting, the way the gray sky seems to melt into a pale lake as fresh pools reflect the seagulls overhead. A calm, dark forest that is straight out of an enchanted Grimms Fairy Tale (minus all of the awful stuff, obviously!).

The morning of Brian and Kelsey’s engagement session was definitely such an occasion.

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Katie & John - A Winter Engagement Session at Montrose Beach Chicago

Katie & John - A Winter Engagement Session at Montrose Beach Chicago

Katie and John are the kind of couple who radiate positive energy and, luckily for me, it’s definitely contagious. I had so much fun running around Montrose Beach with them earlier this month. This was only about two days post Polar Vortex fun (bye, Felicia!) and we took full advantage of the empty beach, the stunning skyline and the dramatic ice that created an almost alien landscape…

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Melanie & Dave - A Glenview Engagement - The Grove

Melanie & Dave - A Glenview Engagement - The Grove

A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to capture Melanie and Dave’s engagement session at one of my favorite new spots in the area, per their suggestion. Throw in a healthy dose of fall colors, gorgeous light and a lovely and beautiful couple who are tying the knot next July and, well, I can’t possibly imagine a better way to spend some time on a Sunday afternoon.

Bonus points for their “Save The Date” creativity! Scroll on down to see some of the magic for yourself <3.

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