Proposal Photography In Chicago

December 12, 2016 Steve Vansak

Melecio contacted me a few weeks ago about photographing a surprise proposal in Chicago. He was such a sincere guy and I knew he was in love with this mystery woman named Valerie whom I would not meet until after she became his fiance. It's pretty obvious from the image above that her answer was a resounding yes!!

He chose December 11th, 2016 as that is their Anniversary date. He lured her to Chicago to celebrate the occasion with family. Only trouble was, Chicago was in a middle of a snowstorm and I'm sure she was reluctant to trek out to the city. Family persisted and off they went to shop on State Street. I was waiting for them outside a store and Melecio and I played it off like we knew each other and I just happened to be out there taking pictures of holiday lights. I suggested a quick portrait of them at Millennium Park and off we went. The entire family was hiding underneath Cloud Gate (a.k.a. - The Bean) to watch the entire proposal.

A surprise marriage proposal at Millennium Park in Chicago during a snow storm.

I could see the emotiona welling up on Valerie's face as she said yes. Family surrounded them to celebrate before Melecio even had a chance to put the ring on her finger.

Family surprises the bride to be during a marriage proposal in Chicago.

We gathered the group together along with their wonderful signs for a family photo. I then took the freshly engaged couple around Millennium Park for a mini winter portrait session.

Family photo with a newly engaged couple after a marriage proposal.

Winter engagement photo in downtown Chicago.

Valerie couldn't stop eyeing up her ring as we strolled around Millennium Park and the Michigan Avenue area. We even incorporated some holiday lights into some of our pictures.

A newly engaged couple in Chicago during a December snow storm.

Holiday portrait of the newly engaged couple.

Our final destination before the couple met up with family for a late lunch celebration was The Chicago Cultural Center. This stunning landmark building had a wonderful arch that happened to have a Christmas wreath right in the center.

A newly engaged couple kisses by the lighted arch inside The Chicago Cultural Center.

I had Melecio and Valerie take a slow dance of celebration in the middle of the ballroom. You can see the joy as they embraced in the hallways of The Chicago Cultural Center.

A young couple playfully dances at The Chicago Cultural Center.

It was an absolute thrill to capture the proposal photography and winter portrait session for Melo and Val (as the sign says) at Millennium Park in Chicago. I cannot wait to show them the rest of the images. Let it snow, indeed!!

Chicago Proposal Photography

Propose to the love of your life in the beautiful city of Chicago and have it captured by a professional photographer and then go on a mini engagement session in the windy city. NOTE: An in person or phone consultation is required to nail down the logistics of this important event.

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Fall Engagement Photos At Taltree Arboretum

November 14, 2016 Steve Vansak

Leaves turn orange and red at Taltree Arboretum for a Fall engagement session.

Cynthia and Tom were looking for maximum color for their Fall engagement session and they found it in spades at Taltree Arboretum in Valparaiso, Indiana. The newly engaged couple wandered the nature retreat with me as I took photos to show off their love as well as the fabulous Autumn color.

Fall engagement photos at Taltree Arboretum.

Everywhere we turned another picturesque scene was in front of us. We could have explored further, but rain the night before made some of the trails quite muddy. We stayed on the pavement and one of our final images was on the rolling hills in the middle of the park with the distant tree leaves a burning red.

Fall engagement photo on the rolling hills at Taltree Arboretum.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek at Cynthia and Tom's Fall engagement session at Taltree Arboretum. Stay tuned here and on the Region Weddings Instagram feed for many more images.

Autumn Engagement Photos At Lemon Lake

October 26, 2016 Steve Vansak

An engaged couple embraces at the edge of the pier at Lemon Lake County Park.

Emily and Chris spent a late Friday afternoon with me at Lemon Lake County Park for their Fall engagement session. We battled with the wind for awhile (my light stand and Emily's hair) as we made our way from the deep woods onto the lake.

Fall engagement photos at Lemon Lake Park.

The Autumn leaves took on a hint of yellow as the soon to be married couple chilled next to the old wooden bridge.

I did my best impersonation of the paparazzi as I spied upon Emily and Chris as they smooched away on the various benches and hidden forest of the park.

A couple in love explores Lemon Lake Park.

An Autumn engagement photo at Lemon Lake County Park.

This is a sneak peek look at Emily and Chris Fall Autumn engagement photos at Lemon Lake Park. Only a couple of weeks left in Fall, so be sure to schedule your session today via the Contact Form. Keep in mind that Saturdays are booked with weddings, but weekdays are available and the occasional Sunday.

Engagement Photos At Porter County Municipal Airport

September 26, 2016 Steve Vansak

A romantic kiss in front of a vintage airplane.

Every good flight requires proper planning - instrument panels must be inspected, destinations must be mapped out, propellers and engine checked. Most of all, a good travel companion must be selected!! All this and more was accomplished at Emily and Todd's engagement session at Porter County Municipal Airport in Valparaiso, Indiana. (Click images to enlarge)

Romantic travel plans at Porter County Municipal Airport.

Will Todd being flying alone on this trip? Will Emily board the aircraft by herself? Of course, any journey between lovers must have a long goodbye, complete with a romantic stroll upon the airport tarmac...

Romantic engagement photos at Porter County Municipal Airport in Valparaiso, Indiana.

A young couple in front of a vintage airplane with it's propellors spinning.

Perhaps this journey requires Emily and Todd to travel together. As the sun begins to set, a decision must be made....

The groom to be dips his bride to be on the tarmac at Porter County Municipal Airport.

“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” - Leonardo da Vinci

The sun sets over the airplane hangar in an aviation themed engagement portrait.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Emily and Todd's engagement session at Porter County Airport in Valparaiso, Indiana. Stay tuned to social media channels below for more images. To inquire about your wedding date or an engagement session, please fill out the Contact Form here.