Downtown Engagement at Art Institute of Chicago – Kasia & Jonathan

I’m excited to finally share Kasia and Jonathan’s epic summer Chicago engagement photos! These two will tie the knot in just a couple of months, and I’m getting super excited to capture their day. When I first heard from them, they wanted a mix of candid and editorial photos from their wedding… and I think this session was perfect practice! What better place in this city to capture this vibe than the Art Institute, am I right?!

Art Institute of Chicago Engagement Photos

If you’ve been following my Blog for some time, you know that one of my top photo locations in the city is the Art Institute of Chicago. The outdoor gardens are gorgeous, and inside is a perfect alternative in case of Chicago weather. I’ve been a member for years – which has been a lifesaver on wedding days, too! Naturally, we’ll feel like we can spend the entire day inside this place… and I’m so glad Kasia and Jonathan were up for exploring the galleries! Some of my favorite portfolio pieces of 2023 came from this session.

South Loop Engagement Photos

After the Institute, we headed to the South Loop to meet their pup, Riggs! We took a stroll among the Agora Sculptures, a 2006 installation by late Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz. It didn’t take long for Riggs to warm up to the camera, as you can see! Rumor has it he might make an appearance on wedding day… crossing my fingers I get to see that puppy face again!

As the sun began to set, we made our way to the lakefront for some romantic summer photos with the Chicago skyline. This session truly had it all: world-class art, the cutest pup, iconic downtown locations, romance and FUN! These two were a treat in front of the camera, and I can’t wait to do it again soon.

Kasia and Jonathan: Thanks for such an awesome summer session! Your wedding day this spring is going to be awesome 🙂

Art Institute of Chicago engagement photo of couple dancing in front of Lichtenstein piece in Modern Wing
Engaged couple kisses at top of grand staircase inside Art Institute of Chicago
Candid photo of couple during Art Institute of Chicago engagement session
Black and white photo of walking down grand staircase during Art Institute of Chicago engagement session
Portrait of engaged couple in gallery with Impressionist paintings at Art Institute of Chicago
Candid photo of couple standing next to Impressionist paintings during Art Institute of Chicago engagement session
Art Institute of Chicago engagement photo in front of Georgia O'Keefe Clouds painting
Couple walks up staircase in front of Georgia O'Keefe's Clouds painting during Art Institute of Chicago engagement session
Engaged couple descends spiral staircase at Art Institute of Chicago
Creative black and white photo of couple walking down spiral staircase during Art Institute of Chicago engagement session
Black and white photo of engaged couple walking down staircase at Art Institute of Chicago
Candid photo of couple walking down spiral staircase during Art Institute of Chicago engagement session
Creative portrait of engaged couple in front of large white square painting at Art Institute of Chicago
Portrait of couple standing in front of Roy Lichtenstein painting during Art Institute of Chicago engagement session
Creative black and white portrait of engaged couple inside Art Institute Chicago
Black and white portrait of couple with Richard Prince fashion photograph during Art Institute of Chicago engagement session
Engaged couple smiles at each other while standing in front of Roy Lichtenstein painting at Art Institute of Chicago
Candid photo of couple with Richard Prince photograph during Art Institute of Chicago engagement session
Creative photo of engaged couple in Modern Wing at Art Institute of Chicago
Romantic engagement photo of couple kissing in downtown Chicago on Michigan Avenue during summer session
Couple kisses on Michigan Avenue median during Art Institute of Chicago engagement session
Portrait of engaged couple and their dog near Agora sculpture in Grant Park Chicago
Candid engagement photo of couple laughing with dog and Agora sculptures in South Loop
Black and white photo of engaged couple holding their dog near Agora sculpture in Grant Park
Couple plays with their dog near Agora sculpture in Grant Park during their summer engagement session
Candid photo of engaged couple near Agora sculpture in Grant Park
Engaged couple walks through Agora sculpture in Grant Park during summer session
Couple kisses while holding their dog near Agora sculpture in Grant Park during summer engagement session
Romantic photo of couple walking along lakefront with Chicago skyline in the background during summer engagement session
Romantic photo of couple kissing at Chicago lakefront during summer engagement session at Adler Planetarium
Happy couple walks along Chicago lakefront during their romantic summer engagement session
Candid black and white photo of couple walking along Lake Michigan near Chicago's South Loop during summer engagement session
Black and white photo of couple kissing near lakefront in Chicago's South Loop during summer engagement session
Romantic photo of couple outside Adler Planetarium with Chicago skyline background during summer engagement session
Candid photo of couple at Chicago lakefront during their South Loop engagement session
Happy couple sits on lakefront steps outside Adler Planetarium in Chicago's South Loop during summer engagement session
Romantic black and white photo of couple sitting on steps outside Adler Planetarium during summer Chicago engagement session
Candid black and white photo of couple near Chicago lakefront during summer South Loop engagement session
Engaged couple walks along the lakefront with Chicago skyline in the background
Fun photo of engaged couple at Chicago lakefront with skyline in background
Creative black and white photo of engaged couple at Chicago lakefront with skyline background

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