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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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Chicago North Ave Beach Engagement Session

Snowy Engagement Session at North Ave Beach in Chicago. Justine and Alfredo braved the cold temps to shoot their beautiful engagement photos.

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January 25, 2022

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

Fullersburg Woods Engagement Photos | Allison & Dariusz

Fullersburg Woods Engagement Photos: When Allison and I were discussing locations for hers and Dariusz engagement session, Fullersburg Woods and Graue Mill in Oak Brook, IL was nowhere on my radar. It was Allison who brought up this beautiful location and I am so glad she did! The weather was PERFECT! The foliage was in […]

Waterfall Engagement Session at Fullersburg Woods

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October 22, 2019

Events at Independence Grove Wedding | Holly & William

There is so much I could say about this beautiful wedding day… about this couple….about their joy and happiness to have been able to find one another. Holly & William met in Calculus III class at the university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They met in class and sat next to each other for an entire semester […]

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June 27, 2019

FABYAN FOREST PRESERVE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS | HOLLY + WILLIAM

It’s Monday every one! There’s nothing much better than starting the week with a fun & laid back engagement session.

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March 25, 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

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanical Gardens Engagement Photographer | Jessica + Brandon

Jessica & Brandon traveled all the way from Indiana to Lake Katherine in Palos Heights, IL. last week for their engagement session. I hit traffic bad coming from the city but luckily Jessica & Brandon just flew to the location and ended up being a hour early! I met Jessica months ago along with her mom when we met up for coffee to go over her wedding contract and talk about her upcoming wedding.

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October 12, 2018