A couple smile at one another while holding hands and walking along North Avenue Beach in Chicago as they have their engagement photos taken

Engagement Photos at Chicago’s North Avenue Beach | Lexi and Anthony

I’m excited to share a fun little twist on one of my favorite locations in Chicago to take engagement photos, North Avenue Beach! Before we get to that though we first get to start off Lexi and Anthony’s engagement session at one of the coziest restaurants in River North. Trust me this engagement session is one you’re not going to want to skip out on!

A couple sit together on a couch in a bar of Chicago and snuggle up to one another while touching their noses together
A couple sit on a couch together and smile at one another while in a bar of Chicago

Photos at Ciccio Mio in River North

For the first part of their session we hit up the incredible Ciccio Mio in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. I want to give a special shout out to the staff at Ciccio Mio as they were so relaxed and totally fine with us using the space early in the day since we called ahead. As for the photos Lexi and Anthony are complete naturals in front of the camera! Working with them was a real treat as they were SO down to try anything and everything. Their classy outfits also fit the high end vintage vibe of Ciccio Mio perfectly as well. Really it’s hard to imagine a more perfect way to start our session. We took advantage of the different styles of furniture and settings in Ciccio Mio before making our way to North Avenue Beach for the rest of their engagement photos!

A couple smile at one another while sitting on a couch in a Chicago bar as they have their engagement photos taken
A couple sit together on a couch in a Chicago bar as a flash photo is taken of them
A couple smile and laugh while sitting together on a couch in a Chicago bar
A couple smile and laugh while sitting together on a couch in a Chicago bar
A woman sits on a man's lap while he sits in a red floral chair in a bar of Chicago
A woman kisses a man as she sits on his lap while he sits in a red floral chair in a Chicago bar
A couple smile at one another while the woman sits on the man's lap while he sits in a floral patterned chair in a Chicago bar
Black and white photo of a woman smiling at the camera while sitting in a man's lap as he smiles up at her
A woman smiles while a man kisses her on her neck as she sits on his lap while in a bar of Chicago
A woman sits on a man's lap as they hold hands while smiling at one another in a bar of Chicago
A couple sit together on a couch in a Chicago bar and smile at each other as they hold glasses of red wine
A couple kiss while sitting on a couch together in a Chicago bar as they drink wine
A couple smile while snuggling with one another as they sit together on a couch in a Chicago bar
A woman smiles as a man touches her cheek with his nose while they sit on a couch in a Chicago bar together
A couple sit in a red velvet booth of a Chicago bar and smile at one another while having their engagement photos taken
A couple smile at one another while drinking at a bar in Chicago together as they sit in a red velvet booth
A couple smile at one another while sitting together at a table in a bar of Chicago
A couple lean over a table to kiss one another while in a Chicago bar
A man smiles at a woman sitting across the table from him while in a Chicago bar
A couple kiss and embrace while standing in a Chicago bar
A couple kiss one another as they embrace while in a Chicago bar
A couple smile at the camera, the man standing while the woman sits on a bar behind him and hugs him
A couple smile at one another while the woman holds the man's face as they have their engagement photos taken in a Chicago bar
A woman smiles at the camera as a man standing next to her smiles towards her while in a Chicago bar

Engagement Photos at North Avenue Beach

North Avenue Beach is one of THE go to spots for engagement photos in Chicago. Usually though it’s either a sunrise or sunset session that takes place here, that wasn’t the case for Lexi and Anthony’s! We had their session earlier in the afternoon with some PRETTY high sun which is a bit trickier to work with than the other times of day. Lexi and Anthony put their full trust in me though and their photos came out STUNNING as a result! Just like with our time in Ciccio Mio, Lexi and Anthony’s style was immaculate for our photos on North Avenue Beach. They both wore some more casual attire along with their stylish coats to bring the fall vibes into play which worked out perfectly. Lexi’s blue dress really stole the show though!

A couple smile at one another while having their engagement photos taken at Chicago's North Avenue Beach. Behind them is Lake Michigan and the city's skyline
A woman smiles at the camera while a man kisses her cheek as they stand in front of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline
A couple embrace and smile at one another as they're about to kiss while standing in front of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline
A couple embrace and smile at each other while having their engagement photos taken at North Avenue Beach in Chicago, behind them is Lake Michigan and the city skyline
A couple smile at one another while holding hands and walking along North Avenue Beach in Chicago as they have their engagement photos taken
A couple smile at one another while the woman holds the man's arm as they have their engagement photos taken at North Avenue Beach in Chicago. Behind them is Lake Michigan and the city's skyline
A couple kiss one another while having their engagement photos taken at North Avenue Beach in Chicago, behind them is Lake Michigan and the city skyline
A couple smile at one another while touching their noses together while standing in front of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline
A woman smiles as a man kisses her on the cheek, behind them is Lake Michigan and a few skyscrapers of Chicago
A woman smiles as a man kisses her on the cheek while they stand in front of Lake Michigan
A couple kiss as they dance in front of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline
A woman smiles as a man leans in to kiss her while they have their engagement photos taken at North Avenue Beach in Chicago with Lake Michigan and the city's skyline behind them
A man lifts a woman in the air in front of the buildings of Chicago while they have their engagement photos taken at North Avenue Beach
A couple kiss one another while standing in front of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline
A couple kiss one another while standing in front of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline
Black and white photo of a woman smiling at the camera as a man hugs her from behind and kisses her cheek, behind them is Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline
A woman smiles at the camera while hugging a man from behind, behind them is Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline
Close up photo of a man and woman's hands holding one another showing off an engagement ring
A couple close their eyes and touch their foreheads together while holding hands
A couple sit together and hold hands while leaning into one another
A man smiles at a woman while they sit next to one another as he grabs her to bring her in for a kiss while they have their engagement photos taken at North Avenue Beach in Chicago

Lexi and Anthony’s engagement session really took advantage of some of the best parts of Chicago. Between the cozy restaurant vibes and the picturesque views at North Avenue Beach, their engagement photos have it all! If you’re looking for more inspiration for your engagement session be sure to check out some of my other blogs, and if you’re ready to book me as your photographer head over to my contact page!

A couple close their eyes and touch their noses together while smiling and holding hands
Black and white photo of a couple smiling and touching their noses together while the man grabs the woman's head to bring her in for a kiss

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I'm a Chicago wedding photographer with a passion for people, candid moments, authenticity, and golden hour. I document weddings with a ferocity for the real moments that matter on a wedding day: the moments you lived with the people you love. With 200+ weddings under my belt, I use my expertise to guide my clients to feel comfortable and confident so their images feel like them. 

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