Your wedding day flies by in a blur of laughter, happy tears, tight timelines, and nonstop celebration. While it’s one of the most meaningful days of your life, it’s not always the most relaxed, especially when it comes to portraits. So why not schedule a post-wedding photoshoot? It’s a chance to slow down, soak it all in, and create stunning images without the rush.
This Romantic Post-Wedding Session in Lincoln Park, Chicago, is the perfect example of why a separate session can be pure magic.
1. No Timeline Pressure, Just the Two of You
On your wedding day, unless we schedule time prior to the ceremony, portraits are often squeezed between the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception events. Even with the best planning, you may only have 30 minutes for couple photos.
A post-wedding session changes everything. Instead of watching the clock, you can wander through your favorite location at your own pace, pause for quiet, candid moments, wait for that perfect golden sunset glow, capture multiple locations without stress, and most IMPORTANTLY, YOU GET TO WEAR YOUR WEDDING ATTIRE AGAIN!
There’s no rush to get back to guests. No coordinator signaling the next event. Just a romantic moment unfolding naturally.
2. Sunset Lighting Without Compromise
Golden hour is one of the most flattering and romantic times to take photos, but it doesn’t always align perfectly with your ceremony schedule. By planning a post-wedding session, you get to pick the day and even season you prefer.
3. More Creative Freedom
Wedding days often require practicality. You might hesitate to walk too far, risk wrinkling your dress, or spend extra time experimenting with poses. A post-wedding shoot gives you freedom to try dramatic, movement-filled shots, explore more locations, and take your time perfecting every detail.
4. A Chance to Relive the Magic
After the wedding, emotions settle, and that’s a beautiful thing. There’s something incredibly intimate about dressing up again and revisiting that just-married feeling. Dancing along the water with the skyline in view becomes less about a checklist of photos and more about celebrating your new chapter.
Who’s in?
Dress: Flora & Lane
