Julia & Dan’s Summer Chicago Engagement Session

Julia and Dan’s summer Chicago engagement session was one for the books! Not only did we get lucky with perfect July weather, these two officially tied the knot less than two weeks later! I knew Dan from my theatre days in Chicago – he actually acted in a play I directed years ago (it’s true!). When he told me he and Julia were engaged and wanted an epic photo session to capture their love, I couldn’t have been happier for them!!

We started our session at the 606 in Wicker Park, making our way to North Avenue Beach at dusk. I was definitely a fan of their locations and outfit choices (can we talk about Julia’s hot pink dress?!)… but the way these two look at each other is what really stole the show. We talked about Dan’s Christmas Eve proposal, their Las Vegas honeymoon plans, and upcoming wedding, of course! These two couldn’t be happier together, and that makes my heart so full 🙂

Dan and Julia: Thank you again for having me capture these moments for you. I hope these photos bring you great joy in the years to come! CONGRATS again to you both!!!

Looking for more summer Chicago engagement inspiration? Check out these other sessions on the Blog!

Brigette & Michael | Claire & Mark | Angie & Mike | Tommy & Elissa | Minal & Drew

Candid summer Chicago engagement photo in Lincoln Park with honeycomb structure
Couple holds hands in front colorful mural during their summer Chicago engagement session
Engaged couple with Wicker Park mural during summer Chicago engagement session
Candid photo of couple laughing during summer Chicago engagement session
Couple stands on hill next to colorful mural at summer Chicago engagement session
Couple dances in front of Wicker Park mural during their summer Chicago engagement session
Fun photo of couple laughing in front of Wicker Park mural during their summer Chicago engagement session
Summer Chicago engagement photo of couple sitting on rocks at 606 path in Wicker Park
Romantic black and white photo of couple smiling during summer Chicago engagement session
Candid photo of couple sitting on rock and laughing during summer Chicago engagement session
Couple walks on 606 path surrounded by trees and bushes during summer Chicago engagement session
Candid photo of couple holding hands while walking on 606 path in Wicker Park
Couple walks on Milwaukee Avenue bridge during summer Chicago engagement session
Couple share a romantic moment on 606 bridge during summer Chicago engagement session
Romantic photo of couple kissing on 606 path during summer Chicago engagement session
Couple stands by shrubbery along side lake during formal summer Chicago engagement session
Engaged couple looks at each other during formal summer Chicago engagement session
Romantic moment at summer Chicago engagement session
Close up photo of hands and engagement rings at summer Chicago engagement session
Couple pose on South Pond Bridge during their formal summer Chicago engagement session
Happy couple embrace on bridge at formal summer Chicago engagement session
Candid photo of couple smiling on South Pond Bridge during formal summer Chicago engagement session
Couple kiss on bridge during formal summer Chicago engagement session
Engaged couple smiles on bridge at summer Chicago engagement session
Happy couple smiles during formal summer Chicago engagement session
Couple embrace in the middle of Lincoln Park at summer Chicago engagement session
Couple smile walking together in Lincoln Park at formal summer Chicago engagement session
Couple hold hands in the middle of Lincoln Park honeycomb at summer Chicago engagement session
Romantic photo of couple kissing on Lincoln Park Nature Boardwalk during summer Chicago engagement session
Couple kiss on Lincoln Park bridge in front of Chicago skyline during summer engagement session
Romantic photo of couple with Lincoln Park honeycomb during summer Chicago engagement session
Romantic photo of couple kissing on pedestrian bridge during summer Chicago engagement session
Couple laughing at lakefront during formal summer Chicago engagement photo session
Couple embrace at lakefront with Chicago skyline during formal summer engagement session
Couple walk on pier at North Avenue Beach lakefront during formal Chicago engagement session
Creative photo of couple at lakefront with Chicago skyline during summer engagement session
Engaged couple kiss at lakefront with Chicago skyline during summer engagement session

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