Ashley + Connor met the night before NYE while the rest of Chicago was at home resting up for the next night. Fate brought these two together at Justin’s on Southport though, and after ringing in the new year together the following night, they knew they had something special. Now you can find these two planning their dream wedding at the Planetarium from their River North home, filling their nights with homemade chili and even taking trips to Akira together (where Connor was quick to notice there were no seats for men waiting for their shopping fiancés).

Enter me. I was referred to Ashley + Connor through a mutual acquaintance from the University of Illinois, and after grabbing a cup of coffee together and discussing their wedding, we knew it was the right fit. I met Ashley + Connor at the Lincoln Park Zoo South Pond/Nature Boardwalk for their session. It was chilly November afternoon, but Ashley + Connor kept each other warm by keeping close and nuzzling up to avoid the brisk Chicago winds. Despite the cold and our sniffly noses, love this couple, love this location, love the photos. Congrats to Ashley + Connor – see you guys at the wedding!