I am elated that I got to be a part of my roommate and Aleric's best friend, Terry, proposing to his long-time girlfriend, Sara, on Saturday! They walked to the end of the pier at Navy Pier in downtown Chicago and he popped the question. I loved capturing the surprise and love from both of them! Below are a few of my favorite images from that afternoon!
This was THE coldest I've ever shot in. Seriously, it was 15 degrees out!(!!!!) We had to take a couple of breaks in the car to warm up, but thank goodness this couple was so brave and cooperative, because their photos turned out just magical!
We decided to hold the session at Danada House/Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton. This location is always so private and quiet. Aside from it being below-freezing, it looked like a winter wonderland there! No one had set foot in the new-fallen snow, and it was just gorgeous.
Check out some of my favorite images from their session below!
Oh, my goodness! I don't even know where to start with this session! The lighting was gorgeous, the location was beautiful, and this couple is just amazing!
I met Brenda as an acquaintance about 5 years ago through one of my best friends, and she introduced me to Andrew a couple of years later. Brenda reached out while my husband was sick in the hospital. She would bring me home-made goodies and movies and spend time with me while I was in the waiting room. She spent a few hours with me at a time to help me keep my mind off of things. She and Andrew were there for me when my husband passed away, and even checked up on me often long after. They have become good friends of mine, and they are a couple of the sweetest people. I was so honored when they asked me to photograph their engagement session and wedding!
We did this session during Golden Hour, a magical hour that is basically every outdoor photographer's dream. The sun is low, the shadows are long, the colors are magical... It just makes for amazing, dreamy, and romantic photos!
Also, if you have never been to Danada House in Wheaton and the property surrounding it, I suggest you go! It's so beautiful. We wandered around the property, exploring the outside of the old home (now a perfect location for weddings and other events) and walking the trails. During this time of the year, there are so many flowers in bloom, which I took advantage of for ring shots!
I hardly posed Brenda and Andrew - they were silly and romantic all on their own, which is exactly how I love my sessions to go! I'm excited to see how amazing their wedding will be next March!
xo
