Derek + Jorie’s Nature, Industrial & High-Fashion Engagement Photos

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Sarah + Ryan Miller:
“When Jorie first contacted us in October, she was anxious to squeeze in an e-session before the cold, Fall weather approached. We picked a great day… the sunny, 70 degree weather in November was definitely a treat!
Derek + Jorie found our Chicago wedding photographer blog and fell in love with our unique style of combining nature and modern engagement photo locations for each of our couples.
Every photo shoot we go on seems to evolve differently. For Jorie and Derek, all of the elements aligned and we stumbled upon a hidden gem of a location! The first, softer location incorporated a bridge, creek, trees and open field providing a breathtaking, natural setting. Our next stop, provided the perfect edgy, industrial photo op! A chic contrast and ideal for Jorie’s requested modern photo style. Not only did the burned-out, rundown factory mirror exactly Derek’s profession ( being he’s a Fireman for Plainfield and Joliet ), but it also provided a grungy, mix of backdrops for some amazing engagement photos. WOW - - we just might have to return to this awesome location again.
Thanks Derek and Jorie in working with us, exploring and letting us get creative. The combination of romantic, modern and edgy images - we can’t say enough about these editorial-style photos! Happy planning Derek and Jorie while you are still narrowing down your plans for a Chicago to Mexico destination wedding. We love locally shooting engagement photos first and then traveling with couples on their destinations. D+J, we hope the e-session shoot and experience was a memorable one for you two. Enjoy!”
We are VERY happy to announce a few of Derek + Jorie’s industrial engagement photos are featured on the www.trendsettingwedding.com blog! : )
The beautiful light!
Yes!!
Regards!
TĂșlio Isaac
I like these shots, good job.
Really trashy urban industrial places are stunning :))
Couple is very cute!
Wow, awesome shots, Congrats to the two of you.
Your very welcome Derek + Jorie! It was an incredible day and photo shoot. The unbelievable hidden props and junk we found around that warehouse were sooo cool and unexpected. Especially that motorcycle - it still makes me smile. So many unique photo concepts and seriously you look like professionals modeling for an advertisement on that bike.
BEAUTIFUL PICTURES BEAUTIFUL COUPLE. YOUR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER SHOWS IN EVERY ONE. WE LOVE YOU BOTH MOM AND MIKE
Those pictures are AWSOME!!!! Your personalities certainly show through. You make a beautiful couple. We love you!
Oh My Goodness!!! we LOVE love LOVE them!!! I am soo happy with the way they turned out! You guys truly do an amazing job! Thank you soooo much.
I love that you show their personalities in both a softer setting and then in a hard, industrial setting. And wow, for her to be able to walk through all that “junk” in those shoes - anything is possible!
Enjoyed looking at these!
Sheila
Beautiful stuff you guy’s! Really!!
Always enjoyed the things you came up with in the past, and to see you two out doing this cool stuff - way to deliver on a dream.
You sure capture such great lighting. You’re work is absolutely beautiful.
I will definitely get in touch for my daughters wedding (not too soon I hope).
Very exciting - great work.
Peace to you both -
Jim
Fabulous shots, guys! Love how you got the sun coming in through the warehouse windows…