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A Fall Engagement at Blackwell Forest Preserve: Stephanie & John

Imagine your high school sweetheart popping the question – that’s the fairy tale Steph and John are living, and I had the joy of capturing their love just a couple of weeks after the proposal! My journey with Steph began at Carlos & Maggie’s wedding, where she shone as an energetic bridesmaid, and little did […]

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A Fall Engagement at Blackwell Forest Preserve: Angela & Matt

In an age where digital connections often spark real-world flames, the story of how Angela & Matt met unfolds across the screens of a dating app, bridging a distance of 70 miles with conversations that promised something more. Skepticism turned into curiosity for Angela, as the small-town charm of a place she’d never heard of […]

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A Fall Engagement at Cantigny Park: Steph & Zach

Steph and Zack’s journey to engagement is nothing short of magical. Their story began at Illinois State University thanks to Zack’s older brother – a mutual connection who set the stage for a beautiful future when he invited Steph over to a summer bonfire with friends. Zack showed up tired, but when he saw Steph, […]

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A Summer Engagement at Cantigny Park: Kara & Chris

Kara and Chris, alumni of the same college, never crossed paths until fate intervened through a simple Snapchat in 2020. What began as casual snaps blossomed into texts, calls, and a deep friendship. Despite initial hesitations due to distance, their bond grew stronger, leading Chris to bravely ask Kara to be his girlfriend by the […]

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A Summer Engagement at the Lincoln Park Boardwalk & North Ave Beach: Meggie & Danny

Meggie and Danny first met when Meggie and her cousin set out to crash a mutual friends birthday party at Loras College. Danny, tired from a round of golf and still dressed from the endeavor noticed Meggie right away, but was a little unsure if Meggie also felt the connection. The two started to talk […]

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A Summer Engagement at Pratt Woods & Downtown Wayne: Jen & Patrick

These high school sweethearts, Jen & Patrick, got engaged this past Summer and it was truly a proposal to remember… The proposal, thoughtfully planned by Patrick, took place at Jen’s childhood home, enveloped by the warmth of their closest family members. It was a setting where Jen’s parents & grandparents, pillars of wisdom and love […]

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