West loop / Fullerton market / Allis building
Kinzie Bridge
City glow. 10 minutes after sunset. Summer months sunset : 8.20pm-ish. Fall months sunset : 7pm-ish. Winter months sunset: 5pm-ish
Fun ideas
Long summer evenings
Fashion, old hollywood glamour style
Moto or muscle car
Sunset date at the city (you can have cocktails, donuts, pizza, shakes, hotdogs, any prop would help with posing too! :)
The beach
River walk by Wrigley building
Lincoln Park Zoo (South Pond)
Lincoln Park Zoo brings the benefits of a forest preserve engagement session to the city! There’s a great view of the skyline, a pond, and tons of trees and nature!
The Wrigley Building
This location is one of my favorites! If you’re looking for elegance and magnificent architecture, this is the spot for you! Not only will you get elegance and beauty, but you get the gorgeous buildings around as a backdrop, and you’re a short walk from the La Salle bridge and river walk!
Milton Lee Olive park
The Art Institute
The Art Institue is an excellent option for those colder weather sessions. It brings a unique indoor option location and has such a beautiful outdoor backdrop and a gorgeous terrace!
Iconic London House. Reservation $500+
Clark street bridge and all the bridges
Red bridges backdrop - just iconic Chicago
Chicago Museum Campus
The Chicago Museum campus is another “best of all worlds” spots! It has beautiful trees and flowers, gorgeous architecture, and views of the skyline! Permit needed.
North Ave Beach
The Granddaddy of them all! North Ave Beach is where you’ll get that classic walkway with the skyline behind you in the distance! North Ave is another excellent spot to get the classic skyline shots and beach photos !
Art Institute Gardens
This is probably my favorite place in all of Chicago. I have a love for ivy and, well, this place has it! It’s simply gorgeous and romantic and full of interest at every turn!
Union Station
This place has classic architecture with gorgeous columns, bringing both drama and beauty to any session!
Board of Trade
This is a popular choice because of the drama that the backdrop brings! Nothing says city like being right in the heart of it!
Merchandise Mart
