South Pond Engagement Session in Chicago | Charlotte and Stephen
South Pond Engagement Session in Chicago | Charlotte and Stephen

After going over their favorite places in the city for their engagement session, Charlotte and Stephen decided on the Lincoln Park Nature Boardwalk (as it just so happened to be across the street from their house), and the lakeside North Avenue Beach. Funny enough, two nights prior I had a similar itinerary when hanging out with Maria and Matt! What I absolutely love about photographing in the city of Chicago, is just how different every location can look depending on not only the season you go there, but also the day.

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EngagementJennifer LourieChicago, Lincoln Park, North Avenue Beach, Destination
Paddle Boarding (SUP) Engagement Session in Colorado | Elise and Eric
Paddle Boarding (SUP) Engagement Session in Colorado | Elise and Eric

Did an engagement session with a paddle board legend really happen if you didn’t go paddle boarding? I think not. I met up with Elise and Eric for their stand up paddle boarding (SUP ) engagement session at Chatfield State Park in Littleton, Colorado. This beautiful park centers on the expansive reservoir fed by the South Platte river and boasts views of rolling hills and abundant wildlife. While all that would normally be my focus when out at such a place, my task today was to capture Elise and Eric in their true element for their engagement session!

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EngagementJennifer LourieColorado, Chatfield State Park, Destination
Loveland Pass Engagement Session | Isabel and Danny
Loveland Pass Engagement Session | Isabel and Danny

I have always wanted to photograph an engagement session at Loveland Pass in Colorado, and Isabel and Danny were up for the drive. Loveland Pass is a high mountain pass boasting an incredible elevation of 11,990 feet above sea level, and there is even a sign you can take pictures with to prove it! After pulling up to this stunning location, we were greeted with a bit of rain. Luckily for us, it stopped almost instantly!

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EngagementJennifer LourieLoveland Pass, Colorado, Destination
Long Lake Engagement Session in Boulder, Co | Carrie and Eran
Long Lake Engagement Session in Boulder, Co | Carrie and Eran

2020 was a monster of a year, but it did give me a chance to get to know Carrie and Eran just a bit better before their Mount Princeton Hot Springs wedding in Colorado! With a portion of Eran’s family traveling from overseas, they had to postpone till the next year while waiting for international travel restrictions to lift- which I totally get. These two have a whole weekend of wedding events planned, and having the whole family together for them will make for an unforgettable experience.

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EngagementJennifer LourieColorado, Brainard Lake Recreation Area, Dog, Destination
Chic City Wedding at Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago | Amanda and Brian
Chic City Wedding at Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago | Amanda and Brian

Amanda and Brian’s love story began in high school, and with Brian’s teddy-bear heart and Amanda’s genuine and warm soul, it didn’t take them long to realize they were a perfect match! From the moment I met them, I was drawn to the way they wear their hearts on their sleeves, openly sharing their sincere emotions with each other and with me! I had a feeling right away that their Bridgeport Art Center wedding day was going to be filled with moments I’d never forget!

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WeddingJennifer LourieChicago, Illinois, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago Riverwalk, Destination
Cloudy Engagement session at Milton Lee Olive Park | Stephanie and Nick
Cloudy Engagement session at Milton Lee Olive Park | Stephanie and Nick

I was so excited to hang out with Stephanie and Nick again for their Chicago engagement session. After meeting up once to discuss their wedding day, it was a treat to get to take some fun pictures together at the incredible backdrop of Milton Lee Olive Park! This is definitely one of my favorite places to go for engagement sessions, or even wedding photos, as the skyline of Chicago is just absolutely stunning, even on a cloudy day.

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EngagementJennifer LourieIllinois, Milton Lee Olive Park, Chicago, Destination
Tabor Hill Winery summer Wedding in Michigan | Karen and Kyle
Tabor Hill Winery summer Wedding in Michigan | Karen and Kyle

At this summery Michigan bash, “flower men” replaced “flower girls,” handing out McDonald’s cheeseburgers rather than tossing flowers. It was definitely not your average wedding day! But after tons of Covid-required reschedules, who has time to waste being average!? Karen and Kyle infused their personalities into every aspect of their Tabor Hill Winery wedding in Buchannan, MI. And I can’t wait to give you a peek inside!

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WeddingJennifer LourieMichigan, Tabor Hill Winery, Band, Destination
Pink and Navy filled Wedding at Coto Valley Country Club | Jordyn and Matt
Pink and Navy filled Wedding at Coto Valley Country Club | Jordyn and Matt

They say that when you know, you know. That’s how Jordyn and Matt felt when they met on a night out dancing at Moonshine Beach. To honor their love for dancing, the couple filled their May 2021 wedding at Coto Valley Country Club with dancing of all kinds, from intimate choreographed dances to full group hurrahs to the tune of “We Are Family.” Basically, it was the most fun celebration ever!

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WeddingJennifer LourieCalifornia, Coto Valley Country Club, Los Angeles, Destination
Intimate Backyard Wedding in Colorado | Emma and Aaron
Intimate Backyard Wedding in Colorado | Emma and Aaron

Emma and Aaron are exactly the kind of adventurous but laid-back couple I can’t get enough of. These two spent the first year of their relationship traveling together to decide if they were “the one” (they were, of course!). Even though they’ve traveled all over, they chose to have their October 2020 wedding back home in Denver. But due to COVID restrictions, they had to adjust their original plan and postponed their bigger bash to September 2021. They didn’t want to cancel altogether, however, so, like many couples in the last two years, they opted for two weddings! And lucky me—I was invited to document both!

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WeddingJennifer LourieColorado, Intimate, Backyard, Dog, Denver, Destination
Urban Downtown Omaha Engagement Session | Kori and Connor
Urban Downtown Omaha Engagement Session | Kori and Connor

When Kori and Connor reached out about their wedding, I was more stoked than normal. Not only because I love all of my couples and the incredible humans I get to work with, but because these two gems were getting married in Nebraska! While I’ve lived out here for a couple of years; I’ve continued to advertise out of state and it’s rare that I get to cross paths with fellow Nebraskans.

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EngagementJennifer LourieNebraska, Destination
WeldWerks Brewing Co Engagement Session in Greeley, Co | Julia and Joey
WeldWerks Brewing Co Engagement Session in Greeley, Co | Julia and Joey

When Joey moved to Colorado, the first brewery he walked into was WeldWerks Brewing Company in Greeley, Colorado. It was only fitting to go back to this magical place with both Julia and Joey for their engagement photos. These two are king and queen of a cute meet story, starting their dating adventure at Joe's Pizza and Joe Coffee in New York City.

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EngagementJennifer LourieDenver, Colorado, Destination
Rocky Mountain National Park Winter Session | Alyssa May and Michael
Rocky Mountain National Park Winter Session | Alyssa May and Michael

When videography team Alyssa May and Michael of LaBanca Productions reached out about needing some new headshots, I was absolutely honored. I had the chance to first work with these two back for Becca and Mike’s gorgeous fall wedding, and was blown away by their communal and caring nature. Over the years we’ve gotten to be fast friends, and I was over the moon when we had a chance to team back up for Amanda and Brian in downtown Chicago last year.

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EngagementJennifer LourieRocky Mountain National Park, Winter
Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Brunch Wedding in Boulder, Co | Shannon and Robert
Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Brunch Wedding in Boulder, Co | Shannon and Robert

It’s not every day that I get to photograph not only a brunch wedding in the middle of fall at the incredible picturesque Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings in Boulder, Co; but also a wedding for two dear friends. Shannon and Robert aimed for something low key and inviting, thus the bacon filled brunch, but far enough into the mountains to make it feel remote.

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WeddingJennifer LourieBoulder Creek by Wedgewood, Colorado, brunch wedding, Fall, Wedgewood, Boulder, Destination
Gardens of Woodstock Wedding in Woodstock, IL | Valerie and Cody
Gardens of Woodstock Wedding in Woodstock, IL | Valerie and Cody

This highly anticipated Illinois wedding was the brain child of Valerie and Cody’s long years of planning, and quite a few tweaks a long the way. With the ceremony held at historical St. Peter's Catholic Church in Volo, IL and their reception at the picturesque outdoor Gardens of Woodstock in Woodstock, IL, I’m glad it was able to come together without a hitch.

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WeddingJennifer LourieIllinois, Gardens of Woodstock, Catholic ceremony, Destination
Boho Engagement session at Vasquez Rocks | Christina and Dane
Boho Engagement session at Vasquez Rocks | Christina and Dane

Christina and Dane had to reschedule their California wedding date not once, and not twice, but three times before they were able to finally tie down a date at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach in Dana Point for their upcoming wedding. It was only fitting after doing our first engagement session at Victoria Beach, to catch back up at Vasquez Rocks, and repeat the glorious process!

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EngagementJennifer LourieCalifornia, Vasquez Rocks, Los Angeles, Destination
Fall Family Session in Winters, Ca | Saldutti Family
Fall Family Session in Winters, Ca | Saldutti Family

Hanging with the Saldutti family is always a highlight to any day or even any wedding, as I am lucky enough to get to see these smiling faces pretty often. We were able to get together the morning after a wedding in Winters, Ca and create some new memories for their little family. October doesn’t always look like Fall in California, but at least their yellow pallette let us pretend a little bit.

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FamilyJennifer LourieCalifornia, Destination
Snowy Red Rocks Winter Engagement Session in Morrison, Co | Sarah and Jake
Snowy Red Rocks Winter Engagement Session in Morrison, Co | Sarah and Jake

Meeting Sarah and Jake at Red Rocks Park in Morrison, Co for their engagement session was the perfect snowy beginning to our future relationship. There is not much better than a quick snow storm and 20 degree temperatures to bring everyone just a little bit closer, including these two sweet souls for their engagement pictures! After countless reschedules involving beautiful locations all over Colorado, we were blocked at every turn from restrictions, colossal snowstorms, and schedules. Luckily for us, we finally found a time and a location we could meet at, and the winter weather was definitely in our favor- even if it was just a bit chilly.

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EngagementJennifer LourieColorado, Winter, Red Rocks Park, Denver, Destination
Cloudy Engagement session at Treasure Island Beach | Jordyn and Matt
Cloudy Engagement session at Treasure Island Beach | Jordyn and Matt

When I had my first phone call with Jordyn and Matt, I knew that they were two humans I was going to love working with. They were on a last minute vacation with their family, shouting above the background noise to schedule an engagement session at Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Hills. I love this place for all the incredible tide pools, and background diversity. (It even makes a great spot for a few maternity photos, as I’ve found out before!) Even though we were not blessed with a typical California sunset, Jordyn and Matt lit up the area with their shining personalities, and obvious love for each other.

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EngagementJennifer LourieCalifornia, Treasure Island Beach, Orange County, Beach, Destination
Loft Lucia Intimate Wedding in Chicago, IL | Carol and Kevin
Loft Lucia Intimate Wedding in Chicago, IL | Carol and Kevin

Neither Covid, or a rainy Chicago fall day could stop Carol and Kevin from getting married this year. Carol and Kevin were married at an intimate ceremony at Loft Lucia in downtown Chicago, Illinois. When their 150 guest count was brought down to 30, these two focused on a relaxed and intimate wedding vibe. Alas, the only individual missing was their dog Mango, but Carol and Kevin were happy to bring their closest friends and family together for their important day; even if they would rather have stayed out of the lime light. Having not only cut their guest list to legal limits, Carol and Kevin also switched venues to accommodate the reduced guest count, and spaced their table adequately a part so all attendees were comfortable.

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WeddingJennifer LourieIllinois, Loft Lucia, Chicago, Intimate, Destination
Guanella Pass, Co Fall Engagement Session | Hayley and Nate
Guanella Pass, Co Fall Engagement Session | Hayley and Nate

Colorado is the ideal destination to experience some fall colors, and it makes for the perfect location to take some fall colored photos together. Guanella Pass is an incredible example of a location just brimming with beautiful yellow and orange colors, and a great Colorado spot to capture some engagement photos, especially if you have a dog! Which Hayley and Nate do!

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EngagementJennifer LourieColorado, Guanella Pass, Dog, Fall, Destination