Lincoln Park Engagement Photos

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Jul 15

LINCOLN PARK ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS

After talking to Julia and Jake about their Chicago wedding, I just knew that we had to do Lincoln Park engagement photos. I live for variety, and there is a ton of variety in photography locations within walking distance. I’ll break down exactly where we headed below.

ALFRED CALDWELL LILLY POOL

One of the most under-appreciated photography locations in all of Chicago. If you’re looking for green space that feels removed from the towering buildings of downtown without having to drive out of the city, this secluded ode to Prairie School Architecture in the middle of Lincoln Park is a must. When you enter the Lincoln Park Zoo parking lot, it is just to your right. Don’t drive far or you’ll miss it!

BRIDGE OVER SOUTH POND

Lincoln Park has multiple ponds, and the bridge over the South Pond offers a clear view of the Chicago skyline. While often crowded, it is not usually difficult to find a place for photos considering how long it is. I’ve never been to this part of the park in the fall, and the color of the trees took my breath away.

NATURE BOARDWALK

Stopping on our way to the Nature Boardwalk to take pictures in front of the ivy climbing some of the Lincoln Park Zoo storage buildings (no shame in my engagement photo game), we made our way to The Honeycomb- an iconic sculpture that is always crawling with tourists and photographers. Everyone was incredibly kind and willing to take turns on this day, and I was ecstatic to snag some pictures of Julia and Jake under the wild arch.

GRANT MEMORIAL

Our last stop before leaving the park was the Grant Memorial. By this point, we were VERY cold. Fall was giving way to winter and the wind was relentless. I tucked the couple into the tunnel out of the wind for a couple more dramatic images and then used the steps to shield them afterwards.

PHOTOGRAPHY POINT

Last but not least, it wouldn’t be an epic Chicago engagement session without some photos from the lake overlooking the skyline. Crossing the footbridge over North Lakeshore Drive we ended the engagement session at the North Beach Photography Point.