North Avenue Beach is one of the most iconic spots in the city, and it made a gorgeous backdrop for our engagement photography services with Carly and Kyle. This sandy beach sits in Lincoln Park along the shore of Lake Michigan. On one side, there is sparkling blue water as far as the eye can see. On the other, the Chicago skyline rises up in all its glory.

North Avenue Beach has a fun history too. It was built as part of a large Lincoln Park expansion during the New Deal and opened in 1940. Its famous beach house was designed to look like an ocean liner. The original building was later replaced with a newer one in 1999 that keeps that same playful ship shape. It is one of the most recognizable buildings on the lakefront.

Couples love this beach for engagement photos because it captures the best of Chicago in one place. The Lakefront Trail runs right behind the sand, offering walkways with skyline views. Soft morning light and glowing sunsets both look amazing over the water. Waves, sand, and city towers give a mix of natural and urban backgrounds. For our team, it is a dream location for creative and colorful portraits.

A City Beach Session to Remember

Carly and Kyle chose a classic Chicago backdrop for their engagement session, and it was a perfect fit. There is something special about celebrating your love in the city you call home. With the lake on one side and the skyline on the other, every direction offered a new view. We love sessions like this that show off both the couple and the place they love.

An engagement session is a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding. It also gives you beautiful photos for save the dates, announcements, and your home. Every engagement photographer on our team keeps sessions easy and full of laughter. Our Timeless editing style keeps colors clean and true, so the blue lake and city lights look just right.

We love city beach sessions because they offer so much variety in a short walk. One minute you are standing in the sand with waves behind you, and the next you have the skyline framing your portrait. Our team plans sessions around the best light, often sunrise or the hour before sunset, when crowds are smaller and the sky glows. We help couples choose outfits that pop against blue water and golden sand. Simple prompts like walking along the shoreline or sharing a quiet hug help the photos feel natural. We also love including the lakefront path and city views for a true Chicago feel. Every session is a chance to get to know each other better, which makes the wedding day feel even more relaxed when it comes.

Original Weddings is based in Chicago, and we serve couples throughout the entire state of Illinois. Our team offers engagement photography along with wedding photos and films. If you are comparing photography packages, take a look at our prices and read reviews from couples who trusted us. You can find more sessions on our blog, or contact us to plan your own engagement shoot.

Original Weddings is a team of Chicago wedding photographers and videographers. Please click here to learn more about our Chicago photography and videography services. This session was edited in our Timeless editing style. We offer three different photography editing styles: Timeless, Airy, and Rustic. Please click here to learn more about our photography styles. You pick the style you love for your photos.

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Chicago Wedding Photographers at North Avenue Beach

Original Weddings is a team of Chicago wedding photographers who also love engagement photography. An engagement session lets you celebrate your story and meet your photographer before the big day. We help you pick a location and time that fits your style, whether that is the beach, a park, or a city street. Then we guide you with simple prompts so the photos feel natural and relaxed. Most couples are surprised by how fun it is. We also share tips on outfits, timing, and parking before the session, so everything feels simple. Our photographers stay patient and upbeat, which helps even shy couples relax and enjoy themselves.

Our engagement photographer team works all over Chicago, from Lincoln Park to the Loop and Millennium Park. We also travel to Evanston, Oak Park, Naperville, and towns across Illinois. Wherever we go, we bring the same care and creative eye. We look for great light, interesting backgrounds, and the small moments that show your connection. Every gallery is edited by hand in your chosen style. Original Weddings would love to capture your engagement and your wedding day too. We also love sending a few sneak peeks soon after your session, so you can share your happy news with family and friends right away. It is a fun way to celebrate.

Chicago Wedding Videographers at North Avenue Beach

Original Weddings also creates wedding films for couples who want to relive their big day with sound and motion. Our Chicago wedding videographers capture vows, speeches, and laughter in a natural way. Many couples who start with engagement photography add a wedding film for the celebration itself. We plan our coverage around your timeline, so we are ready for every big moment on the wedding day. We also capture the small moments in between that make a film feel warm and personal.

Our videographers travel throughout Chicago and to Evanston, Oak Park, Naperville, and beyond. They work hand in hand with our photographers, so the day stays smooth and easy. Each film is edited with care and set to music that matches your story. It becomes a keepsake you can share with family and friends for many years. We would love to film your Illinois wedding after capturing your engagement and help you treasure every moment.