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Lincoln Park Zoo Engagement Photos

August 4, 2022

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couple kissing at lincoln park zoo during their engagement photos

Summertime engagement sessions are still in full swing, and we’re loving every last one of them. If you’re like me and the thought of having to look good in humidity and heat stresses you out, I definitely recommend either an at-home or studio session, but if you’re like Maria and John, you embrace it and knock your engagement photos out of the park despite sweating through a dress shirt.

We had originally planned to go from the Lincoln Park Zoo to the pier at North Avenue Beach, but due to the heat and humidity, decided to venture around the Zoo instead. A lot of people only think of the Honeycombs when they think of photos at the Zoo, but there are SO many beautiful vignettes around the park and we took full advantage of them, especially the gorgeous wildflowers. Scroll to see some of my favorites from their session.

All image © Arielle Gallione 2022

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I am an empathic lover girl. Gift giving is my love language. I love deeply, and am unwaveringly passionate about caring for others. Years of experience combined with an empathetic heart have allowed me to anticipate moments that truly capture the essence of your wedding day. I strive to create photos that feel perfectly, yet effortlessly, you. 

Your wedding photos should become apart of your legacy. They deserve to be family heirlooms. You should be able to look at them and remember exactly how you felt in those fleeting moments. 

I specialize in blending documentary photo journalism with fine art, creative portraiture. I aim to capture every moment with intention and care - from event design and perfectly curated details to the unedited joy of you on the dance floor with your best friends. From intimate, single night events to multi-day destination productions, I strive to tell stories within your photo galleries that are a perfect reflection of you. 

It is an honor to be the person behind the lens on your wedding day, and it is one that I will never take for granted.

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Arielle

 

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