Portraits of Love

Love is the most powerful force in the world. It uplifts, inspires, gives strength, spreads happiness and keeps us going. There is so much love in Chicago and luckily our city has some of the best photographers in the world capturing those emotions at just the right moment. Below you’ll find a collection of some of the most heart warming photos from in and around Chicago captured by some of the city’s most talented photographers.

These two sure do love each other… AND THEY GET MARRIED NEXT MONTH! 😍

A post shared by Phil Lopez (@nativeamongyou) on Dec 6, 2017 at 7:13pm PST

One of my most favorite parts of being a photographer is capturing the connection between two people in love. I get to make them laugh just by being myself (which is a pretty cool job – if they think I’m as funny as I think I am)! Ariel and Rishi braved a chilly Sunday sunrise downtown Chicago so we could roam the empty streets. From laughs in the streets to snuggles at home – this session is one I’ll never forget. Ariel and Rishi only have a year in Chicago (6 months left) so I hope these will always remind them of their time spent in this beautiful city 💕

A post shared by ALISHA KLAWITTER (@lishmariephoto) on Dec 5, 2017 at 3:05pm PST

More of these two coming soon 🖤

A post shared by Sam (@samuelmarz) on Dec 6, 2017 at 9:28pm PST

When you know your girl looks amazing on her wedding day. #brideandgroom #sayyes #bestdayofmylife #bride #bridetobe #weddingdayphoto #weddingdayfun #chicago #chicagoriverwalk #chicagobridge #weddinginspiration #bridallook #groomssuit #groomsuit #perfectcouple #weddingphotography #chicagoweddingphotography #chicagophotographer

A post shared by Shaban Studio (@shaban_studio) on Dec 7, 2017 at 10:20am PST

Perfect location! #engagmentsession #engagementring #engaged #engagment #photography #photographer #photoshoot #photo #chicago #chicagophotographer #wedding #weddingphotography #photooftheday

A post shared by Jessica Barron (@faithfulservantphotog) on Dec 5, 2017 at 11:19am PST

Mr. and Mrs. Phillips #weddingphotography #blacklove #chicagophotographer #chicagophotography #photography #photographer #portraitphotographer #portraitphotography #portrait #canonphotography #photoshoot

A post shared by Jaquies Phillips (@jaquiesphotography.22) on Dec 6, 2017 at 10:23am PST

Jake super excited about his baby brother! #maternityphotography #familyphotography #expecting #momtobe #portraitphotography #portraitphotographer #chicagophotographer #napervillephotography #jolantawulfphotography

A post shared by Jolanta Wulf Photography (@jolanta_wulf_photography) on Dec 7, 2017 at 7:56am PST

When your best friend finds his best friend. • • Can’t wait to stand by your sides next September at the @chicagosymphony.

A post shared by Kim (Loch) Rensburg (@kimberlyrensburg) on Dec 7, 2017 at 8:19am PST

Really super dee doooper can’t wait to blog this wedding ❤️❤️

A post shared by Sarah Galle (@sarahjanephotography_) on Dec 5, 2017 at 10:58am PST

Nose crinkles and dimples Flowers: @glendoraflorist Couple: @freckledhobo @eli_davidson_music . . . . . . . #photographer #love #californiaphotographer #travelphotographer #summer #thegrove #blackwedding #ocphotography #photosession #chicagoweddingphotographer #sunset #moodygrams #truelove #lovemyjob #naturallighting #destinationweddingphotographer #laphotographer #ocphotographer #denverphotographer #chicagophotographer #destinationphotographer #elopementphotographer #annigrahampresets #autheticlovemag #intimatestorytellers #photobugcommunity #engagedlife #muchlove_ig #thewildbride #indiebride

A post shared by Ariele (@ariele_photography) on Dec 6, 2017 at 11:59am PST

This joyful and intimate first look is proof that seeing each other for the first time before the ceremony doesn't make the moment any less special! . . . . . #firstlook #columbuswedding #columbusbride #photobug #thebabetowncollective #chicagogram #chicagobride #chicago #columbusohio #columbuswedding #columbusweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotography #chicagoweddingphotographer #elope #elopetochicago #elopementphotographer #chicagoelopement #chicagoelopementphotographer #chicagophotographer #bohobride #electriclovebridal #bohobride #floralcrown #hipsterbride #theknot #marthastewartweddings #artfullywed #greenweddingshoes #genevabride

A post shared by Laurel + Prairie (@laurelandprairie) on Dec 5, 2017 at 7:26pm PST

That cake! 🏳️‍🌈👍🏻

A post shared by Jeremy Lawson Photography (@jeremylawsonphotography) on Dec 5, 2017 at 2:29pm PST

A little Parisian #tbt #blackandwhitephotography #love #kinawicksphotography #beautifulmoment #chicagophotographer

A post shared by Kina Wicks (@kinawicks) on Dec 7, 2017 at 11:27am PST

Love is in the air this Holiday season! 🎄❤️ This beautiful couple is getting ready for baby #2 on the way! For booking information contact me through my website (link in bio)! – – – #sophiebaronphotography #sophiebaron #photography #photographer #love #holidays #christmas #baby #buffalogrove #chicago #business #family

A post shared by Sophie Baron Photography (@sophiebaronphotography) on Dec 6, 2017 at 4:15pm PST

So not only did Jessica & Matt's ceremony take place in the most beautiful spot at the base of Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon, but it also snowed, and they also did a beer toast with their guests right after their first kiss- are they the coolest couple or what!? 😍🍻🌲 . . . . . . #danielleheinsonphotography #abmlifeiscolorful #bridetobe #bohobride #chasinglight #chicagoweddingphotographer #darlingmovement #filmpalette #greenweddingshoes #love #loverly #mastinlabs #midwestweddingphotographer #lookslikefilm #pursuepretty #quietthechaos #soloverly #shesaidyes #theknot #thehappynow #thatsdarling #weddingwire #stylemepretty #chicagophotographer #weddingphotographer #engagementring #dirtybootsandmessyhair #oregonweddingphotographer #portlandweddingphotographer #bendweddingphotographer

A post shared by Danielle Heinson Photography (@danielleheinsonphotography) on Dec 7, 2017 at 2:16pm PST