Chicago Home Engagement with Vintage Records and Velvet the Cat – Moira & Nick
Home Engagement Photos with Velvet
Moira and Nick’s Chicago home engagement session was everything I love about these kinds of shoots – relaxed, personal, and totally them. One evening this summer I met up with these two at their place, and I could instantly feel the love and warmth of their home. They laughed, danced, listened to music, and just enjoyed being with each other. It felt more like a hang-out session than a photo session, which always leads to such natural, authentic images. Before long, their kitty Velvet (the “star”) made a few guest appearances – and she couldn’t have been more sweet!
Summer Rain and Late-Night Laughs
We decided to venture outside for photos with a colorful neighborhood mural, and a few looming clouds inspired us to check the forecast. The apps all told me we had plenty of time before rain… but alas, it wasn’t so! Finding ourselves in a light summer rain was not a problem for these two – in fact, they continued to dance and play and look as in love as ever. The wet pavement under the Metra tracks created the most romantic reflections, and I’m super excited with how these turned out! Eventually, we made it back to their place just in time for the skies to open up completely. I’ll take that as a win!
Late Night After-Bar Vibes
I was excited to wrap our session with a late-night “afterbar” vibe – an idea that Nick and Moira casually mentioned to me when we first met. It didn’t end up making the cut for our original plan, but the surprise weather that day gave us the perfect opportunity! We put on a record, poured the wine, and it was all magic from there. I’m so excited that these two love to take photos together, and thrilled they were up for this! What’s more, I got to try something new: at-home engagement photos after dark. And I will say: 10/10 recommend, would do it again!
Moira and Nick: Thanks again for inviting me into your space and trusting the process, even when Chicago weather had other plans. I can not wait for you to tie the knot in less than one month!!
