Emily & Justin’s Chicago Neighborhood Engagement Featuring Huey the Dog

One of my favorite trends over the past few years is a good old-fashioned neighborhood engagement session. I began receiving more requests for these in 2020, after the popular front porch sessions offered by many photographers around the country. And – I couldn’t think of a better way to showcase your life and personality as a couple!

For Emily and Justin’s neighborhood engagement session, we started at their Ukrainian Village home with rescue pup Huey. After a few treats my new buddy was all smiles… and more than excited to venture outside with his favorite humans! We took a stroll down the street, ending up at Huey’s place of adoption, One Tail at a Time. Just a sidenote: This is a wonderful organization in the neighborhood, serving all of Chicago! If you are looking to volunteer, foster, or adopt a pet, definitely check this place out!

When it was time to say goodbye to Huey, the three of us continued our tour of the neighborhood. We stopped by Empty Bottle, one of the places Emily and Justin chose to celebrate the day they got engaged! Next stop was cocktails at one of my favorite local spots, Sportsman’s Club. And, in true Chicago fashion, we just so happened to cross paths with the one and only Tamale Guy!! This was a first for me at a session, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way 🙂

As the sun began to set we made our way to Humboldt Park for some of my favorite portraits of the evening. Truly, this was the perfect nightcap to an already awesome session!

Thanks again for having me, Emily and Justin!! I can’t wait for your winter wedding day next year!

Couple walks their dog in front of local deli during neighborhood engagement session
Exterior of Ukrainian Village apartment building before neighborhood engagement session
Unique door mat with Talking Head's song 'This Must Be the Place' quote
Unique art piece with Ghostbusters theme hanging in home
Candid photo of couple at home with dog during Chicago neighborhood engagement session
Playful dog sits on couch with toy during neighborhood engagement session
Family photo of couple at home with their dog during neighborhood engagement session in Ukrainian Village
Black and white photo of couple walking down stairs with dog during neighborhood engagement session
Couple walks their dog in front of local deli during neighborhood engagement session
Couple stands with dog in front of pet rescue mural during neighborhood engagement session
Neighborhood engagement photo of couple petting their dog in front of One Tail at a Time building
Couple walks their dog in front of One Tail at a Time during neighborhood engagement session
Couple holds hands while walking their dog during neighborhood engagement session
Portrait of smiling couple and their dog during neighborhood engagement session
Family photo of couple with dog outside their home during neighborhood engagement session
Black and white photo of couple walking in front of local pizza restaurant during neighborhood engagement session
Candid neighborhood engagement photo of smiling couple on sidewalk
Happy couple stands in front of local pizza restaurant during neighborhood engagement session
Neighborhood engagement photo in front of Ukrainian Village pizza restaurant in Chicago
Black and white artistic photo of couple in front of local bar Empty Bottle
Black and white photo of couple walking together during neighborhood engagement session
Detail photo of cocktail menu at Chicago bar Sportsman's Club in West Town neighborhood
Couple enjoys cocktail in local bar with unique decor during neighborhood engagement session
Neighborhood engagement photo of couple sitting on stool at Sportsman's Club
Couple cheers old fashioned cocktails showing gemstone engagement ring during neighborhood engagement session
Candid photo of couple laughing with old fashioned cocktails during neighborhood engagement session
Couple shares tamales from Chicago's Tamale Guy in local bar during neighborhood engagement session
Couple walk down grassy path in Humboldt Park toward lagoon during neighborhood engagement session
Romantic neighborhood engagement photo of couple kissing in front of Humboldt Park lagoon
Romantic photo of couple in front of Humboldt Park lagoon as woman holds light blue suede shoes
Chicago couple's romantic neighborhood engagement session in Humboldt Park with lagoon and wildflowers
Portrait of couple standing in front of Humboldt Park lagoon
Couple smiles at each other in Humboldt Park during summer neighborhood engagement session
Fun photo of couple on rocks at Humboldt Park lagoon during summer neighborhood engagement session
Black and white photo of couple sitting on rocks in Humboldt Park during neighborhood engagement session
Romantic neighborhood engagement photo of couple sitting on rocks in Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park neighborhood engagement photo of couple smiling
Black and White photo of couple's feet during Humboldt Park neighborhood engagement session
Candid photo of couple at Humboldt Park lagoon during summer neighborhood engagement session
Happy couple hugs while looking at Humboldt Park lagoon during neighborhood engagement session

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