North Ave Beach Summer Sessions

I have been toying with the idea of having a few designated days this summer for North Ave Beach sessions.. Its one of my favorite places to go in the summer. I have had a handful of family sessions out there, and each one gets better and better! 

I will take two of these sessions in May & June 
The price is $350 ($50 cheaper than my full session) 
For a 45 minute session and 15 edited images with the ability to purchase the full gallery. 
Email loryn.eaton@yahoo.com to book

Kim & Marc - Downtown, Chicago

The last wedding of 2019 was one for the books. I enjoyed getting to know these two over the course of the year. It made their wedding day even more special. They had a change of location, and honestly I think it was for the best… I looooooved getting the opportunity to shoot at the Rookery Building in downtown.

Everything fit into place and it was a perfect day. I love these two so much and cant wait to see what married life has in store for them.

Jessica & Brandon - Beach Mini

Beach minis took over my life this summer, and im not mad.. My husband is because of all the sand in my Jeep but thats not important :)
Jessica & Brandon were a joy to work with. Super sad I was already booked for their wedding. :(
When I asked if they wanted to get in the water, and of course they were game! I loved their session! <3
Loooook how cute they areeee!
And that SUN! Look at that sun!

The Jensen Family - North Ave Beach

I was so excited to meet the Jensen family just a few weeks ago! Hayley wanted a session in Chicago before they moved later this year. This session was CRAZY! We got about 35 minutes into the session and some FOG rolled in. It was the coolest thing. I absolutely loved this session. Loved this family. I wish them all the best in their new adventure!

Jessica & Dixie - Trash the dress

When Jessica booked her wedding with me last year, she made sure I knew that she wanted a “trash the dress” session with her horse Dixie. Who was I to deny her that!
Seriously one of my favorite sessions this year… hands down. <3

Klobuka Family

I was missing the sunshine and warmth this morning, so I thought id blog one of my favorite Fall family sessions.
I know I don’t post a lot about family sessions anymore, as weddings have completely taken over. Its no secret I am a wedding photographer, but I still adore family sessions… Interacting with your kids, making them smile, and my favorite “SQUUUUUISH”.
I make sure we get a couple “grandma poses”, ya know just incase. The remainder of the time is spent cuddling, and asking the kids to look up your nose..
I miss family sessions. I miss sun… and warmth. Not the mosquitos though…..

Kaley & Alec - Beach Session

Oh. My. Goodness. I have been DYING for a session like this for SOOOO LONG. and Kaley and Alec made my dreams come true. AND MORE. I mean. these two are FIRE. They had no problem jumping in Lake Michigan... Or getting sand everywhere. I dont even know what to say about these photos. I love them so much it was hard not to post every single image...  

Ben & Bethany - June 2nd - Wea Creek Orchard

Ben and Bethany have a special place in my heart for sure. It was a blast on their wedding day, even though it was crazy hot. It was a fun drive down to Wea Creek Orchard, Liz and I sang a bunch of backstreet boy's songs and just caught up! It had been awhile since we had seen each other! 
Getting to the Orchard we were overwhelmed with how beautiful the venue was. We got right in there and started detail shots. Then came time for the first look and I just KNEW Ben would NOT disappoint. Of course he didn't. 
I just love their images. They left me to move to Seattle... so you know. Im a little salty about that. 

Morgan & Devlin - May 27th - The Pavilion at Sandy Pines

y'all now how much I love Sandy Pines right? The natural light in the bridal house is one of my favorite things about this venue. So when Morgan said that she was getting married at Sandy Pines, I about fell over. A spring wedding at sandy pines? I was IN. When we got together for their engagement session I loved how Devlin would look at Morgan, right then I was super excited for their wedding day. <3 

Larisa & Josh - May 26th - The Mora Farm

Larisa & Josh were married on May 26th. Memorial Day weekend. it was HOT, HOT, HOT! I felt like I was melting so I'm sure the groomsmen were melting too! 
I absolutely loved all of the details Larisa had. She was super detail oriented! We all know how much Loryn loves her details. 
The Mora Farm was a new venue for me, and it didn't disappoint. 
I loved every single minute of this wedding. Which is why there are so many pictures :) 

Sarah & David - September 2nd - Hebron Indiana

I knew when I met Sarah and David at their engagement session, that I would be connected with them forever. Their love was just radiating off them. Fast forward to their wedding and it was beyond amazing. Little backyard weddings are what I live for. I still look back on this wedding, since some of my favorite images of the summer were from Sarah and David's wedding! 
 

Jen & Evan - June 10th - White Hawk Country Club

When Jen and Evan had their engagement session, I never knew these two would make me laugh as much as they did on their wedding day. I laughed, cried, and laughed some more. They are a hoot. One of my favorite moments was when Evan sang to Jen during their ceremony, and Jen had NO idea it was going to happen. It was amazing. These two are beyond perfect together and I hope to see them again very soon :) 

Alex & Mike - Downtown Chicago Engagement Session

Alex and Mike are one of my 2017 wedding clients and after their engagement session I can't wait for their December wedding... Chicago on a weekday is about the same as Chicago on the weekend. People everywhere. I am so shocked that we managed to feel like the only three people while there. I love all of these pictures but it was so hard to pick just a few for a blog post. These two are just the sweetest. Their adorable love story is straight out of a book. Paramedic falls in love with the firefighter. Seriously the most classic story ever. I love these two. 

Ashlee & Donald - Engagement - Chicago

When your best friend is getting married, you go to Chicago for the day. My birthday this year was spent taking Ashlee & Donald's engagement photos in Chicago. Let me tell you, it was a bright beautiful day with lots of giggles from Ashlee and I and complaints from Donald. Photographing your best friend always comes with perks like when you tell them to stand in the middle of a crowded side walk, she just says OK, and doesn't give you a funny look. We spent 4 hours taking ubers and walking around the city. It for sure was one of the best birthdays I have had in a long time. :)

Anna & Tony

Anna & Tony's engagement session was one of a kind! We had to reschedule once due to rain, and these locations weren't what we had planned to begin with, but I gotta say, it worked out much better than what we originally planned!! The Lincoln Park Conservatory is a beautiful location. Shooting in downtown Chicago is one of my favorite places, you find hidden gems everywhere. I had to share these :)
I cant wait for their September wedding!