{"id":61423,"date":"2019-09-29T19:57:30","date_gmt":"2019-09-29T19:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.withjoy.com\/blog2\/?p=61423"},"modified":"2024-01-23T17:26:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T01:26:09","slug":"chicago-engagement-photo-locations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/chicago-engagement-photo-locations\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Locations for Your Chicago Engagement Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking your engagement photos in Chicago is more than just an opportunity to snap a beautiful picture for your <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/save-the-date-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">save the dates<\/a>. It&#8217;s also an opportunity to capture your essence as a couple and make memories of this special time in your lives \u2014 and choosing the right location for this important part of your wedding photography is key. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wedding-photography-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">engagement photographer<\/a> can offer suggestions and select a site that is memorable to you as a couple, reflects your aesthetic, and speaks to the love you have for your city, all of which is paramount to a great engagement session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Chicago engagement photo shoot, in particular, has the advantage of taking place in a city with many stunning backdrops. \u201cI look for versatility when choosing my favorite engagement portrait locations,\u201d says Chicago-based wedding photographer <a href=\"https:\/\/andrewweeksphotography.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andrew Weeks<\/a>. \u201cI like spots that have a variety of settings to choose from that are also all within walking distance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to Weeks&#8217; favorite spot to shoot \u2014 Milton Lee Olive Park \u2014 we&#8217;ve rounded up eight other scenic locations to take memorable <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/engagement-photo-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">engagement photos<\/a> in Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-adler-planetarium\"><strong>1. Adler Planetarium<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/chicago-2184521_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"adler planetarium interior chicago\" class=\"wp-image-61430\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along the shore of Lake Michigan, you&#8217;ll find America\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adlerplanetarium.org\/\">first planetarium<\/a>. It&#8217;s a a campus worthy of a once-in-a-lifetime Chicago engagement photo session. Unique sculptures, a sweeping stairway, and terrace views make stunning backdrops for engagement pictures, as does the majestic Doane Observatory. While the indoor displays make for exceptional otherworldly scenery, you can also head outside to sneak the downtown Chicago skyline into your photos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-the-art-institute-of-chicago\"><strong>2. The Art Institute of Chicago<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/architecture-art-art-institute-1563259-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"art institute of chicago interior staircase\" class=\"wp-image-61431\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Situated on storied Michigan Avenue, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artic.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Art Institute of Chicago<\/a> offers a variety of environments perfect for an engagement photo session. Second only to New York&#8217;s Metropolitan Museum of Art in size, it includes a Beaux-Arts style building guarded by a famous pair of bronze lion statues. A series of grand stairways separated by platforms is a favorite for photographs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-buckingham-fountain\"><strong>3. Buckingham Fountain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\" \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/cole-parsons-qvbbFfwfOR4-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"buckingham fountain chicago at nigh\" class=\"wp-image-61432\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If incorporating a landmark into your Chicago engagement photo session is your goal, you can\u2019t go wrong with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkdistrict.com\/index.php\/parks-facilities\/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buckingham Fountain<\/a>. It&#8217;s not only one of the largest sculptural fountains in the world, it&#8217;s a stunning locale for photos day or night. In operation from early May through mid-October, the fountain produces a major display for 20 minutes every hour on the hour with a center jet reaching heights of 150 feet. The rococo wedding-cake style structure is fashioned of pink Georgia marble and features picturesque granite elements and beautiful bronze sculptures, which creates a lovely background for photographs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-lincoln-park\"><strong>4. Lincoln Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/chicago-4078287_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"lincoln park chicago\" class=\"wp-image-61433\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 1,000 acres are dedicated to the city\u2019s largest park, which stretches from Grand Avenue to Ardmore Avenue along 7 miles of lakeshore. Beautiful backdrops for engagement photography at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkdistrict.com\/parks-facilities\/lincoln-abraham-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lincoln Park<\/a> include beaches, the Chicago History Museum, a conservatory, a lily pool, and a pavilion. Lincoln Park Zoo, a free zoo that is open year-round, is home to nearly 1,250 animals and features an interactive reproduction of a family farm. With so many settings to choose from, you\u2019re sure to find an environment that fits your style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-millennium-park\"><strong>5. Millennium Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Millennium-Park-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Millennium Park at night with the Bean sculpture and Chicago skyline in the background\" class=\"wp-image-80984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Millennium-Park-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Millennium-Park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Millennium-Park-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Millennium-Park-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Millennium-Park-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Millennium-Park-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Millennium-Park-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Millennium-Park.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technically a giant rooftop garden situated on top of a theatre and a subterranean parking garage, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/millennium_park.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Millennium Park<\/a> boasts a bevy of Chicago landmarks, the centerpiece of which is the outdoor performing arts venue Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Designed by Frank Gehry, the pavilion features a stage framed by curving stainless steel plates as well as a picturesque Great Lawn. In the park\u2019s AT&amp;T Plaza sits the famous \u201cCloud Gate,\u201d a towering legume-shaped sculpture that gleams silver and is a popular photo op. Crown Fountain, a cross between a video sculpture and a working fountain, allows the public to get up close and personal with the water, which is perfect for a playful summer photoshoot. Nature lovers will also love Lurie Garden, a scenic spot composed of grasses, shrubs, trees, perennials, and flowering bulbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-milton-lee-olive-park\"><strong>6. Milton Lee Olive Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-image-61428\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/andrew_meeks_photography3-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"engagement photoshoot milton lee olive park chicago\" class=\"wp-image-61428\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewweeksphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">andrewweeksphotography.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What this micro-oasis lacks in size it makes up for in beauty and serenity. Located just north of Navy Pier, Weeks&#8217; favorite engagement spot is known for its series of five circular fountains \u2014 representing the five Great Lakes \u2014 connected by diagonal walks. An alley of scenic honey locust trees frames the entrance to <a href=\"https:\/\/tclf.org\/landscapes\/milton-lee-olive-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Milton Lee Olive Park<\/a>, while benches overlooking the beach offer a place to sit (and pose). The views of the Chicago skyline, including the Wrigley Building, are second to none, and acres of soft green grass round out the offerings of this small but lovely pocket park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt has the classic city skyline, it has concrete steps, park benches, the lake, the beach, tree-lined areas, and if you want, you can still cross the street and head into downtown for a more urban environment,&#8221; says Weeks. &#8220;At the end of the shoot, it can look like you traveled all over the city to capture these images, when in reality you parked once, went for a nice walk with me, smiled, laughed, kissed your fianc\u00e9 a bunch, and got some great timeless portraits of the two of you!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-navy-pier\"><strong>7. Navy Pier<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Navy-Pier-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The Navy Pier in Chicago featuring a Ferris wheel and swing amusement ride\" class=\"wp-image-80985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Navy-Pier-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Navy-Pier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Navy-Pier-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Navy-Pier-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Navy-Pier-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Navy-Pier-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Navy-Pier-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Navy-Pier.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This storied outdoor venue is positively electric with excitement, color, and attractions. Pier Park features a Ferris wheel and a carousel, both fabulous locales for snapping the quintessential Chicago engagement photo. The Crystal Gardens, a stunning six-story glass atrium housing an indoor botanical garden, offers a lush backdrop amid twinkle lights and whimsical fountains, while outdoor art installations appeal to the artistic. Keep in mind that <a href=\"https:\/\/navypier.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Navy Pier<\/a> is Chicago\u2019s top tourist attraction, so we recommend going on a weekday when the crowds are less intense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-north-avenue-beach\"><strong>8. North Avenue Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/north-1565889_1280-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"north avenue beach aerial shot\" class=\"wp-image-61436\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in Lincoln Park, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkdistrict.com\/parks-facilities\/north-avenue-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Avenue Beach<\/a> is one of Chicago\u2019s most popular beaches. Along with the breathtaking lake views, the beach boasts a 22,000-square-foot beach house shaped like a marooned ocean liner that makes a unique backdrop for images. Outdoor enthusiasts can take photos cycling, rollerblading, or strolling along the Lakefront Trail. Shore Club Chicago, located on the beach, also has an accessible patio with a striking mural that appeals to art lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-chicago-riverwalk\"><strong>9. Chicago Riverwalk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Riverwalk-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Riverwalk sign with a bridge, stone walkway and buildings in the background\" class=\"wp-image-80986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Riverwalk-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Riverwalk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Riverwalk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Riverwalk-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Riverwalk-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Riverwalk-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Riverwalk-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chicago-Engagement-Photos_Riverwalk.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s something for everyone along this 1.25-mile stretch on the south bank of the Chicago River. Occupied by a multitude of interesting storefronts, waterfront cafes, monuments, and museums, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/sites\/chicagoriverwalk\/home.html.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago Riverwalk<\/a> is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Public art is displayed throughout the pedestrian trail, reminiscent of an outdoor art gallery and perfect for couples that want artistic vibes in their photos. Meanwhile, the River Theater offers an urban oasis with a sculptural staircase and &#8220;The Jetty&#8221; cove features a floating wetland garden, both of which are interesting frameworks for engagement photos.\u00a0Plus, architecture aficionados will love the backdrop of some of Chicago\u2019s most beautiful buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-up-next\">Up Next:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right reusable-feature-block has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff9f5\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wedding-website-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/wedding-website\/\">Create the Perfect Wedding Website<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set up your wedding website in minutes with design options to make yours truly unique.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/wedding-website\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ww-1024x749.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75488 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ww-1024x749.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ww-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ww-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ww-1536x1123.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ww-2048x1498.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ww-1920x1404.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ww-1170x856.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ww-585x428.jpg 585w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ww-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ww-36x26.jpg 36w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ww-52x38.jpg 52w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking your engagement photos in Chicago is more than just an opportunity to snap a beautiful picture for your save the dates. 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