Chicago Engagement Photos // Jade & Kuro
I got to work with Jade and Kuro for their engagement photos in Chicago recently. Let me tell you: it was everything I dreamt it would be. Not only are these two incredible humans, but they are blast to be around. From the moment we met at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, where Jade works, I could tell that this session was going to be iconic.
First, we started the session on a bridge with Jade’s favorite skyline view of the city in the background. The lighting was chef’s kiss. Beginning with some simple posing, I could see the excitement in Jade and Kuro’s eyes and the obvious chemistry they have. In the first ten minutes, I encouraged them to be themselves. After this anxiety barrier is broken, the rest of the session starts to flow. My biggest advice? Just have a good time! I want to capture my couples’ authentic selves in (mostly) every shot. Gotta make sure to get a little ~d r a m a~ in some of the photos, too.
After we finished up on the bridge, Jade and Kuro requested to take photos of themselves covered in white bed sheets. It was a nod to their Halloween wedding in 2025. Obviously, I thought it was such a fun idea. It was a great time goofing around and capturing some truly unique and candid moments.
I highly recommend a 2nd location, especially for engagement photos in Chicago!
After our time at the zoo, we made our way over to North Avenue Beach. This is one of my personal favorite spots in the city for photos. ESPECIALLY when the city lights start to come on. During the planning process weeks before, I made sure to time it perfectly so that we could capture portraits during golden hour at the zoo, then finish off at the beach for blue hour into nightfall. The result was a stunning collection of images that captured the beauty of sweet Chicago. Some of my favorite photos from this session are definitely the ones at North Ave Beach once all the city lights came on.
Throughout post-processing, I made sure to keep the editing true to life and timeless. When my couple looks at this gallery, I want them to feel the same joy they felt on the day of the shoot celebrating their engagement. A seamless client experience is key to creating lasting memories, and I strive for that with every session.
To wrap this up, my time with Jade and Kuro was nothing short of incredible. Next for them is their wedding in October, and it’s one I am very excited for. After every session, I am reminded how truly grateful I am for the opportunity to do what I love. I can’t wait to see where my next adventure takes me.
