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Snow, Smiles, and Urban Backdrops: Janae and Dominic

Snow? Check! Downtown Chicago? Check! Amazing Couple? Check! How cool is it to start the new year with a killer downtown Chicago winter engagement session? Janae and Dominic’s photos at Wrigley Building and Olive Park are beyond awesome. Okay, so our fingers and toes may have been a bit frosty, but these two made it a party!

Downtown Chicago Winter Vibes

Waking up to a dusting of snow all over downtown Chicago felt like stepping into a fairy tale. The winter made the whole engagement session magical, and even though it was a bit nippy, Janae and Dominic turned it into a love-fueled celebration.
Surprisingly, the city wasn’t crowded on such a picturesque day. I can’t recall ever photographing an engagement session at The Wrigley Building and Olive Park with no one else around. It felt like a private session just for us.

Their Love Story

Janae and Dominic’s love story kicked off on Hinge. Fast forward to their first date at Old Crow in Wrigleyville – country music, Two Friends tunes, a boxing match, and pizza-making on the pizzazz. A perfect recipe for a connection! Their smiles are infectious, and their inside jokes are like their secret code for “we’re perfect together.”
During a trip to Nebraska for Janae’s brother’s yearly Independence Day bash, the moment arrived for Dominic to make his move. As the night wrapped up, with family all around, Dominic orchestrated a surprise that completely caught Janae off guard.

Winter Engagement Session in Downtown Chicago

Capturing Janae and Dominic was an absolute delight – their attire, chemistry, and the urban backdrop all fell seamlessly into place, making my job effortless. Their winter engagement session in downtown Chicago was like a snow-filled dream with plenty of smiles. As I was taking photos, it was clear that Janae and Dominic were setting themselves up for an amazing life together.
Super excited to see what goes down at their wedding in Kamper Lakes GC in Kildeer this summer! It’s gonna be epic! Here’s to many more warm moments and laughs in their forever story!

A engaged couple poses amidst the snow-covered charm of downtown Chicago for their engagement photos, capturing the magic of love against the wintry urban backdrop.
The engaged couple strolls hand in hand through downtown Chicago's Olive Park, creating a romantic scene captured during their engagement session.
Amidst the winter beauty of Downtown Chicago, the engaged couple shares a joyful moment in their engagement photos. The girl laughs heartily while the guy embraces her warmly, capturing the essence of their love and happiness in the chilly setting.
In their engagement session at Olive Park, the engaged couple shares a tender kiss against the stunning backdrop of Downtown Chicago's skyline, capturing a moment of pure romance and love.
In the wintery ambiance of downtown Chicago, an engaged couple enjoys a moment of joy as the guy lifts his girl, both sharing laughter during their enchanting engagement photoshoot.
The couple embraces the winter magic on Oak Street Beach in downtown Chicago, covered in a blanket of snow, as they capture the essence of their engagement in a picturesque setting.
In a snowy downtown Chicago engagement session, the couple shares laughter, with the iconic Wrigley Building in the background, creating a joyful and charming winter scene.
A bundled-up couple, hands intertwined, shares a loving gaze over the majestic Chicago skyline from Olive Park on a crisp winter day
This casually dressed couple is capturing their engagement vibes in downtown Chicago on a winter day at Olive Park, creating laid-back and heartwarming memories against the city backdrop.
A captivating winter engagement session in downtown Chicago with a casually stylish couple wearing jeans. The image captures the essence of their love amidst the enchanting urban winter charm.
Hand in hand, this couple strolls through Downtown Chicago on a winter day, sharing laughter and joy during their engagement session at the iconic Olive Park
Caught in a joyful moment during their winter engagement session in Downtown Chicago, the guy plants a sweet kiss on his girl's cheek, capturing the warmth of their love amidst the chilly urban backdrop.
In the midst of a winter wonderland in downtown Chicago, a beaming engaged couple embraces with pure happiness, sharing radiant smiles for the photographer capturing the warmth of their love.
Embracing the winter vibes, this engagement photo at Oak Street Beach, draped in snow, showcases downtown Chicago in the background, creating a picturesque moment against the seasonal beauty

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