And now, part two of Erin and Matt’s engagement…this time in downtown Chicago!

After shooting their farm session at my house, it seemed only fitting to meet on their turf!  Their front steps were a perfect place to begin :)

Confession:  I have never been to Chicago before!  I know, I know.  I have driven through but I’m pretty certain that doesn’t count ;)  Matt and Erin wanted a lot of well-known landmarks incorporated into their session so they led the way!  SO GLAD Matt volunteered to take on the traffic!  What’s so fun about shooting in a place you’ve never seen is that while Erin and Matt pointed me to the locations they liked, it was a fun challenge to find the best light in those places…which sometimes meant finding a new location within another!

It’s official.  I’m in love with this city!  Subways, cute bus stops and the L?!!!  Yes, please!

One of my favorites below!  Erin and Matt are such a classic, classy couple:)  It was so enjoyable to tour the city with them.  Matt would give me details about the architecture with bits of history and Hollywood added in.  I’m sure when I wasn’t shooting them, I looked like a stupid tourist ;)

A quick change followed by a stop at Millennium Park.

Erin you are sooo gorgeous!!!

Back on the road, we attempted to get to another area of the city…but traffic was horrible!  We gave up and headed over to Wrigley Field for a few images outside the stadium….or so we thought ;)

What we weren’t expecting was to shoot INSIDE the stadium!!!  Still outside, Matt walked away from Erin and myself to talk to a gentleman selling Cubs tix (he was legit and worked for the stadium!).  Erin and I could not figure out what he was doing!  Erin made a comment that Matt was probably smooth talking his way into something grand….and she was right!  He returned to us grinning like a little boy, holding three tickets to tour the field!

Matt.Was.Giddy.  Being a huge Cubs fan, Matt has been to many games, but never has he sat on the bench in the dugout, stood in the batters box or touched the grass.  We were very limited on where we could go during our tour and the light was not ideal…but we made it work!

One of the best afternoons I’ve ever spent with a couple :)  Erin and Matt, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!  I have so enjoyed our journey thus far and am beyond giddy myself looking forward to your wedding and reception this fall.  I’ll be back in the city before we know it!