Your engagement session should feel like a date, not a photo shoot. As your Chicago engagement photographer, my job is to blend into the background while you two just exist together walking, laughing, getting a little lost and document what your relationship actually looks like when nobody is performing for a camera.
I am Adri De La Cruz, a documentary engagement photographer based in Forest Park, IL, serving Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. I specialize in honest, unposed storytelling that captures the real texture of your relationship the inside jokes, the quiet glances, the way you two move through the world together. Being a Wedding photographer in Chicago is so inspiring.
Why Book an Engagement Session
Beyond the beautiful images, an engagement session is the best way to get comfortable in front of a camera before your wedding day. By the time we work together at your wedding, you will already know how I work, what to expect, and how to just be yourselves while I document it. That comfort shows in every single wedding gallery I deliver.
Chicago Engagement Session Locations
Chicago is one of the most cinematic cities in the world for engagement photography. A few of my favorites:
The Art Institute of Chicago Modern Wing offers stunning architectural light year round. The Garfield Park Conservatory is lush, tropical, and completely unique. The Chicago Riverwalk gives you the city skyline and the water in one location. Lincoln Park offers a mix of green space, the lagoon, and beautiful tree-lined paths. Your own neighborhood is always an option too some of my favorite sessions have happened right outside someone’s front door.
What to Expect
Sessions typically run 60 to 90 minutes and include a wardrobe styling guide and location recommendations. Your private online gallery will be delivered within three to four weeks.
A Few Sessions to Inspire You
- Art Institute Engagement Session | Chicago Editorial Portraits
- Garfield Park Conservatory Engagement | Romantic Chicago Session
Ready to Book?
Contact me here to check availability and get the conversation started. Plus come stop by my Instagram and view more inspiration.