Ashley and Paul, who will be getting married soon, just moved to Brooklyn. They gave me a call to take some engagement photos in their old neighborhood to remember where they met. We began on the steps of their old place in Bucktown.

After a few minutes on the stoop, we headed down Division Street to shoot at some of their favorite Chicago haunts, like Bangers & Lace.

A quick pose in front of Phyllis’ Musical Inn…

…and then a beer at Smoke Daddy.


One of Ashley and Paul’s favorite things to do was watch the dogs play in Wicker Park. Paul gave his fiancee a lift as we strolled past.

Ashley and Paul will be getting married in Mexico, so we thought it appropriate to stop and have a quick taco break.

Not to mention a cerveza.

Next stop was Humboldt Park and a walk around the lake.


There was a lot of huggin’ and kissin’ going on.

Look at that big smile. Such a happy couple.

I took them to watch the Metra train whiz by…

…and they made themselves comfortable.


I had just a few more stops to show them…

…like Mr. Luchadore, who lives just around the corner from where I picked them up.

Congratulations on your engagement, Ashley and Paul! Have a blast in Mexico on your big day… I’ll be with you in spirit!
