Chicago Riverwalk Engagement Photos

I met Taylor and Mitch at their apartment and we took a stroll along the west side of the riverwalk to get some cool Chicago backdrops. We had a fabulous day for pictures and as the day continued, we had an amazing arm golden light. I always put thought into my photo sessions. If not every single shot. Anyone can take a picture of something that looks pretty, like these two. What separates one photographer from another? It is their creativity and their ability to think outside of the box. Having the courage to try something different. If you look at many photographer’s websites, I’m sure everything starts to look the same. Same smiles and poses and are always cropped in. You tend to wonder if they are shooting for their client’s interest or their portfolio. My wedding images will be captured 90% by photojournalist techniques. The others are reserved for family pictures and wedding party portraits. Is it part of documentary coverage? no, but it is part of wedding day coverage and always done.