Downtown Chicago Engagement Session

June 21, 2019 Steve Vansak

Engagement photo on the State Street bridge overlooking the Chicago River.

I had a lovely time with Molly and Ahsan in downtown Chicago for their engagement session. We met up in front of the iconic Chicago Theater and used the theater marquee for a background as well as nearby alleyways for an urban look.

Engagement pictures in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

A soon to be married couple underneath the marquee lights of the Chicago Theater.

A portrait in a colorful alley in downtown Chicago.

A couple poses in front of the Chicago Theater for their engagement photo session.

We had one more, must have stop for Ahsan and Molly and that was the home of the Chicago Bears - Soldier Field. The couple owned the stadium dressed in their Khalil Mack jerseys (well, except for when security kicked us out of a restricted area) for their engagement photos in front of the stadium.

An engagement photo in Khalil Mack jerseys in front of Soldier Field.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Ahsan and Molly’s engagement session in downtown Chicago. Be sure check out the social media channels below for more images from Region Weddings. To inquire about wedding photography or engagement photos please do fill out the Contact Form right here.

Engagement Session At Gabis Arboretum Nature Preserve

June 13, 2019 Steve Vansak

Romantic kiss amid the rolling hills of Gabis Arboretum.

We weren’t sure if we were going to be able to sneak in Kaley and Adam’s engagement session with the threat of rain coming in. We surely did and had fun doing so. As we left the beautiful grounds of Gabis Arboretum, the rain came trickling down.

Gabis Arboretum always has some fantastic and unique flowers growing as well wooded nature paths that I could have these two take a simple stroll and just be themselves.

Engagement pictures among the beds of flowers at Gabis Arboretum.

Romantic and fun engagement pictures at Gabis Arboretum.

I love the small bridge that overlooks the lake and it was the perfect backdrop as Kaley pulled in Adam for a sweet kiss.

A romantic moment on a bridge surrounded by nature.

Adam promised not to drop Kaley for their dipping shot and he held true to his word.

A kiss and dip in front of the lake at Gabis Arboretum.

Fun moments during an engagement session in Valparaiso, Indiana.

A nature portrait for an engagement session.

These two had not seen each other all day so I asked them to have a seat and talk about their day for awhile.

And did I mention there’s lots of purple in bloom right now!

A loving gaze amid a bed of purple flowers.

This has been a sneak peek look at Kaley and Adam’s engagement session at Gabis Arboretum Nature Preserve. To see more images from this session as well as weddings, do visit the Region Weddings Instagram feed. To inquire about your big day, please do fill out the Contact Form right here.

Winter Engagement Photos At Gabis Arboretum

March 11, 2019 Steve Vansak

A romantic stroll through the woods of Gabis Arboretum.

Noel and Kennith bundles up in their winter clothes for a chilly, but fun engagement session at Gabis Arboretum in Valparaiso, Indiana. I had them taking romantic strolls though the woods as well as cuddling up on the edge of the frozen lake.

Romantic engagement photos taken in winter.

While I certainly do “staged” photos, I also try to make those appear natural. I also tend to have my clients take a break during the session and sit down and talk for bit. This makes for some nice candid moments to capture.

Candid moments during a winter engagement session in Northwest Indiana.

Noel said she really wanted a wide shot showing off nature (and her and Kennith too) and we most certainly did some of those as well as focusing on her ring.

A winter engagement session at Gabis Arboretum.

A young couple in love during their winter engagement photo session.

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Engagement Photos At Coffee Creek Nature Preserve

August 27, 2018 Steve Vansak

A young couple enjoys wine during their picnic at Coffee Creek Park.

Tessa and Luis brought the blanket, they brought the grapes and the breadsticks. Most importantly, they brought the wine!! The photographer did not participate in any wine tasting, but I certainly enjoyed my time capturing their engagement session at Coffee Creek Nature Preserve in Chesterton, Indiana.

Engagement photos in Chesterton, Indiana.

A young couple embraces on the wooden boardwalk at Coffee Creek.

Fun in the park showing off the wedding date.

One of the more iconic backdrops of Coffee Creek Nature Preserve is the fountain. Tessa mentioned Luis picking her up, but I suggested this NOT be the location for that photo as they climbed upon the rocks overlooking the water.

The iconic Coffee Creek fountain spouts in the background of a summer engagement photo.

The classic couple on a park bench portrait.

Tessa mentioned how much she liked the winding boardwalks that flow through Coffee Creek Park. We took a few images in this location just before night hit.

I hope Tessa and Luis finished off that wine for dinner after our engagement session at Coffee Creek Nature Preserve in Chesterton, Indiana. They certainly were all smiles during the session and I look forward to their wedding next May. To inquire about wedding or engagement photography, be sure to fill out the Contact Form here.

“He who clinks his cup with mine,
Adds a glory to the wine.”

— George Sterling