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Hi! I'm Winterlyn. I’m an Illinois Wedding Photographer and Elopement & Engagement Photographer based in Chicago, IL. On my blog, you can view an entire wedding day or engagement session from start to finish. Use it to get a feel for my photography style, or find & share your own story.

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Allegra Banquets | Allison & Billy’s Wedding

Allison & Billy had their wedding reception at Allegra Banquets, an award-winning banquet hall in schiller park, IL With a great team of event staff, and a gorgeous setting you are sure to have an amazing wedding reception at this Chicago wedding venue. Wedding Day I first met Allison and Billy on a chilly and […]

Black and White Chicago wedding photography

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January 3, 2023

Chicago Museum Campus Engagement | Allison & Billy

Allison & Billy met five years ago while they worked at Soldier Field. They worked closely together and naturally fell into a relationship. Both being from Irish families, they shared a lot of similar interests including their love for their heritage. Billy popped the question to Allison at the Irish American heritage center over Labor […]

Chicago skyline engagement photo

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December 21, 2021

Chicago Museum Campus Engagement Photos | Janita & Stephen

Chicago Museum Campus Engagement Photos I am so excited to share Janita & Stephen’s Chicago Museum Campus engagement session today on the blog! Engagement sessions don’t get any better than this! Meeting Janita & her husband to be was like a breath of fresh air. They are so laid back and chill and that made […]

Chicago Engagement Photos

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March 31, 2021

Millennium Park Winter Proposal | Dave & Tracy

Dave contacted me a few days ago about capturing a surprise Millennium Park Winter Proposal. I, of course, jumped at the chance to capture this moment for Dave and Tracy. Dave planned an entire afternoon for Tracy. Their afternoon started at The Chicago Theater to see Cirque de Soleil Twas the night before Christmas. Afterward, […]

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December 9, 2019

Chicago North Ave Beach Engagement Photographer

When Mary & Derrick suggested that we shoot their engagement session at Chicago North Ave Beach I was thrilled. North Ave Beach is a special spot for Mary and Derrick. They frequently visit the areas to play volleyball together. My very first interaction with Mary and Derrick was a few months ago. We had an […]

Chicagos North Ave Beach Engagement Photo

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November 18, 2019

Downtown Chicago Engagement Photographer | Amy & Shannon

Amy & Shannon got engaged in our beautiful city 3 years ago on a trip from their home town of Austin, Texas! Life has thrown them some curve balls and slowed down their plans for their wedding date but just this past week, Shannon surprised Amy with a quick trip to Chicago to have a little fun and relaxation.

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February 17, 2019

Milton Olive Lee Engagement Photographer | Nicole + Noah

Nicole & Noah drove down from Michigan to Chicago for this very special engagement session. They vacationed in Chicago often and wanted to show their love for our great city in their engagement photos.

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December 11, 2018

Milton Lee Olive Park Engagement Photographer | Irene + Eric

I was so honored that Eric & Irene asked me to photograph their upcoming Spring wedding. Eric and I were classmates back in the day and so he has followed my work for the last few years and suggested me to his fiancee when they got engaged.

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October 25, 2018