Caitlin & Michael Engagement | Hinsdale, IL | Todd James Photographer

Though not every couple decides to have an engagement session before their wedding, I am always thrilled when they do.  As I’ve posted before, it provides a great opportunity to get to know them before the Big Day and it’s always such a great time.  This past weekend I had the privilege of photographing Caitlin and Michael’s engagement in Hinsdale, IL.  If you’ve ever been to Hinsdale you know its one of the quainter towns suburban Chicago has to offer, and consequently, a goldmine for a photographer.

It was such a joy to capture Caitlin and Michael’s relationship.  If you’ve spent any time with the two of them, it doesn’t take long to witness their playfulness, how at ease they are around each other, and the love between them.  It’s normal for these qualities to be somewhat muted when a couple gets behind the camera, but thankfully this was hardly the case with Caitlin and Michael… they were such naturals!  Despite the 90-degree Chicago afternoon, we had an amazing time and got some great shots.  I am so thrilled to be photographing their wedding at Danada Farms in July.

Additionally, I was so grateful to have my good friend and photographer extraordinaire, Jaclyn Simpson (www.jaclynsimpson.com), join me on the shoot!

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Jaclyn Simpson - These are so fantastic, Todd!! Love the montages! You did an incredible job with the story-tellingaspect! LOVE it! It was seriously so much fun and such an honor to get to work with you! Thanks for inviting me along!!

Helga - awwww, omgomgomg!!!!! You are such a great photographer Todd P!!!!!

V - Todd!! These images are stunning! I love how you play with the depth of field!! Can’t wait to see what amazing pictures you will have for them from their wedding day on the Danada Farm

Otto Rascon - Way to go Todd! These are so much fun and warm. I really love the ones with the purple background. That little house makes for the perfect bg. And I am sure that she was rockin’ that guitar. Kudos my friend.

Josh - Great photos, I love the starting shots w/ suitcases…so the journey begins.

Brent - Very Nice! Michael is the best looking man I ever did see! These photos really captured it!

Al - I want to wallpaper my room in these. But for reals, they are beautiful shots.

Audrey Griffith - These pictures are absolutely fantastic!!! Love the creativity!

Allison Lautz - Very nice pictures, Todd! You did a great job capturing the two of them. Can’t wait to see the wedding pics!

Roger Lautz - Great photos, Todd. Of course you have very fine subjects to shoot too!

sarah - ahhh!! most beautiful couple ever!! great shots!

MJ - These are GREAT!! You totally capture this couple, who I know and love :)

michelle - SO cute!!! What lovely subjects.

Laura Leman - You’ve captured Michael & Caitlin’s love for each other creatively and beautifully. Great photos!

Cynthia - Really lovely….

Darl - You are right Todd, they are at ease with each other and you certainly captured that. Great photos!

Cassie Plummer - LOVE love love them!!! So creative! The guitar ones are my favorites!

Alli - Great pictures!! I love the shot through the glass window and the look with the shades

Katie B - So adorable! You two are so cute together!

Sara DeBoer - Hey! Photogenic alert!! Wow, Michael and Caitlin, you’re gorgeous AND photogenic. Love the one of Caitlin with the guitar and Michael kissing your shoulder. Dear. I love this trend of casual engagement photos — they capture a whole other side of the wedding. Thanks for sharing,
Sara

Katie Ross - These are the cutest pictures I’ve ever seen! I absolutely adore Caitlin and these pictures.

Steve - I love these pictures! This couple is adorable.

Cait - What creativity! The props were well used and look very natural. I love all the different angles, and how you captured them being “themselves.” You know what you are doing Todd! Keep up the good work!!

Jenn Gaudreau - Gorgeous Hinsdale shoot, Todd. I love the montage of them in front of the salon. Your work continues to inspire me, my friend!! :)

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