Michelle and Brian’s Chicago Gold Coast engagement session was just a dream! These two love this beautiful city, they love carefree, in-the-moment photos, and they’re also huge lovers of architecture and design. So, of course, we planned for an engagement session that covered all of it! We used Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood as a starting point, home to the incredible and historic Ambassador Chicago (easily one of my favorite hotels in the city!). We explored the neighborhood and spent some time inside the Ambassador, before heading over to the lakefront for photos just as the city lights were winking on. Brian and Michelle’s little cockapoo, Willow, came along for their session, and her adorable underbite was just about the cutest thing ever!

I just love Brian and Michelle, and their sweet love for each other. Their love story is simple and beautiful: just a quick meetup for dinner and drinks a couple of years ago turned into their happily-ever-after! Brian proposed last spring, right in the middle of the 606, with a sparkly diamond and a surprise party with their closest family and friends waiting for them at home! I’m so happy for them, and can’t wait for their beautiful wedding day next spring!

Enjoy these highlights from Brian and Michelle’s Chicago Gold Coast engagement session!

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