A couple in their fall clothes sit in front of their classic Chevy SS with its headlights on and lean in for a kiss while at a vintage gas station, photographed by a Chicago engagement photographer

Chicago Suburbs Engagement Session | Sarah and Jacob

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Bloomington IL Photographer

A couple laugh and smile at one another while walking in a forest in the fall, photographed by a Chicago engagement photographer

As an engagement photographer for Chicago and its surrounding areas there is nothing I love more than when couples incorporate their passions into their session. That is exactly what Sarah and Jacob were able to do for their session in Rochelle, Illinois and I am SO happy with how it turned out! From Jacob’s love of cars to the two’s love of cozy fall clothing their session had it all.

A woman's hand with a ring on it touches a man's hand who is out of focus in the background, photographed by a Chicago engagement photographer

Their Fall Engagement Session in Rochelle

For Sarah and Jacob’s fall engagement session we first started out in one of the fields near Rochelle for some classic fall vibes. Before long though Jacob was itching to get back into town as it meant we got to move on to the next part of their session, photos with his classic Chevelle SS! Jacob loves cars and this Chevelle is his pride and joy, so incorporating it into their engagement photos felt SO right. The sun was setting creating the perfect atmosphere for their session.

A couple sit on the grass in a field and smile at one another during their engagement session with a Chicago photographer
A couple sit on the grass in a field, the man whispers in the woman's ear while she laughs during their engagement session with a Chicago photographer
A woman stands in a field and looks down while a man stands behind her looking at her during their engagement session
A man hugs a woman from behind as she smiles and laughs, they're in a field as the sun sets behind them, taken by a Chicago engagement photographer
A couple kiss while standing in front of a classic Chevy SS at a retro gas station, taken by a Chicago engagement photographer
A couple embrace and talk with one another while leaning against their classic Chevy SS
A couple touch their foreheads together while leaning against their classic Chevy SS at a vintage gas station
A classic Chevy SS that is at a vintage gas station has a couple inside it who are about to kiss, taken by a Chicago engagement photographer
A man puts his arm around a woman and whispers in her ear while they sit inside their classic Chevy SS during their engagement session with a Chicago phtoographer
A couple stand in front of a car at a vintage gas station and smile as they lean in for a kiss
A couple smile as they lean in for a kiss while the sun sets underneath a bridge behind them
A woman touches a man's beard as they smile at one another about to kiss
A couple touch their foreheads together and close their eyes while the sun sets behind them
A couple sit on some stairs in front of a red door and cuddle during their engagement session
A couple walk through a park between some downtown buildings while smiling at one another, photographed by a Chicago engagement photographer
A couple hug, smile and laugh with one another while walking down a path photographed by a Chicago engagement photographer

For the last part of their session Sarah and Jacob both wore some cozy fall clothing including their favorite slouchies which are basically super comfy oversized beanies. These two LOVE their slouchies, so it really was the perfect way to wrap up their session! Incorporating the things that you love and that make you who you are as a couple is something I will always advocate for my clients to do as a Chicago engagement photographer. But how exactly do you decide what to include?

A couple in their fall clothes hold hands and lean against their classic Chevy SS with it's headlights on at a vintage gas station, photographed by a Chicago engagement photographer
A couple in their fall clothes hold hands and lean against their classic Chevy SS with it's headlights on at a vintage gas station
A couple in their fall clothes kiss in front of their classic Chevy SS with it's headlights on at a vintage gas station
A couple in their fall clothes hold hands and stand in front of their classic Chevy SS with it's headlights on at a vintage gas station, photographed by a Chicago engagement photographer
Close up photo of a couple in their fall clothes holding hands and stand in front of their classic Chevy SS with it's headlights on at a vintage gas station, photographed by a Chicago engagement photographer
A couple in their fall clothes sit in front of their classic Chevy SS with its headlights on and lean in for a kiss while at a vintage gas station, photographed by a Chicago engagement photographer

Making Your Engagement Session Personal

Like I said before, including things that you love in your engagement session, outside of your partner, of course, can really add to the feel of the session. Incorporating your passions into your session not only makes it that much more fun in the moment, but also adds SO much to your engagement session album! As an engagement photographer for Chicago and its surrounding areas I have photographed a LOT of engagement sessions, and trust me there is no better way to make your session feel like you than this.

Whether it’s something big like Jacob’s car or something small like their slouchies the options are endless. You don’t have to stop with just objects either. Having your engagement session somewhere that means something to the two of you is a great way to make it more personal. Whether it’s your favorite bar or brewery, or the ice cream truck you had your first date at, having your engagement session in a space that means something to you can add just as much to your session as including any sort of props!

A couple in their fall clothes sit in front of their classic Chevy SS with its headlights on and touch their foreheads together while at a vintage gas station, photographed by a Chicago engagement photographer
A couple in their fall clothing walk down the middle of a street in a downtown and hold hands during their engagement session
A man hugs a woman from behind and kisses her on the cheek while she smiles, they're both in their fall clothes and standing under a street light
A couple in their fall clothes hold hands and kiss underneath a street light in a small downtown

I’m beyond ecstatic with the way that Sarah and Jacob’s engagement session turned out. It goes to show that incorporating your passions into your session can really take your engagement photos to the next level, and creates an album that you will forever LOVE to look back on. For more tips on engagement sessions from a Chicago area photographer be sure to check out my blog. And if you’re ready to book me for a session of your own send me an inquiry through my contact page!

A couple hug one another while wearing their fall clothes, the woman's hand is the focus as she's wearing her engagement ring, photographed by a Chicago engagement photographer

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