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The Engagement Session Experience

Working with Artistrie Co.

They're so gorgeous and these photos will be a keepsake to show our grandkids one day of the time when it was just us in Chicago, starting our life together.

I can’t express how much joy it’s brought me to look at the engagement photos Ashley took for us. I LOVE the way she captured everything — from the posed shots to the spontaneous moments.

Working with Artistrie Co.

The Engagement Session Experience

Chicago Engagement Photos

The Engagement Photos of Your Dreams

Going Above & Beyond

Going Above & Beyond

Your engagement story deserves more than a quick hour at sunset in front of a camera—it deserves a day filled with laughter, spontaneity and genuine moments that reflect who you are as a couple.

With me, your session isn’t just a photoshoot—it’s a fun, memorable experience. We’ll start with your favorite activities: maybe it’s sipping espresso at a hidden café, strolling through your favorite park, or discovering local gems. We’ll capture your shared glances, quiet jokes and bursts of laughter.

This isn’t about stiff poses and smiling at the camera; it’s about telling your story. I want to know what lights you both up—the places that hold your best memories and the adventures you still dream of. Whether it’s an afternoon in your hometown or a getaway across the ocean, I’m there to document every moment with care and authenticity.

Unlike a traditional photoshoot, we’ll take the time to slow down and enjoy your day. You’ll have space to be yourselves, create new memories and celebrate this chapter together, uninterrupted.

So, when you book with me, know you’re investing in more than just photos—you’re investing in a day crafted around your love story, full of moments that are uniquely yours.

+ Easy, Relaxed Portraits
+ Photos that Feel In-The-Moment
+ Exploring Favorite & Meaningful Places Together
+ Framed Prints & Custom Coffee Table Books
+ Documenting Your Love Story


The Focus

+ Fun & Easy Going
+ Gentle Posing & Guidance
+ Feeling Like Yourselves
+ Celebrating this Moment-in-Time!
+ The Date of Your Dreams


The Experience

+ Natural & Candid
+ Filled with Joy & Emotion
+ True to Color + B&W
+ Movement
+ Timeless with an Editorial Flair

The Style

Celebrate a fun morning over brunch & mimosas!

12PM

Experience the greatest works of art at the Art Institute of Chicago.

10AM

Visit the beautiful gardens along the Magnificent Mile.

9AM

Grab coffee & donuts and stroll down your favorite downtown streets.

7AM

Chicago, IL

A Sample Engagement Photo Timeline

Celebrate the evening with a bonfire, s'mores and a glass of wine.

9PM

Wander through beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and watch the sunset along Lake Michigan.

6PM

Stop and smell the hollyhocks and enjoy a tasting at Tandem Ciders.

4PM

Explore historic Fishtown and make a stop for ice cream or coffee.

2PM

Northern Michigan

A Sample Engagement Photo Timeline

End the evening with dinner and margaritas to celebrate!

6PM

Watch the sunset from your favorite vista in Sedona. 

4PM

Pay a visit to DA Ranch for a glass of wine and wander their rustic vineyard.

2PM

Go on a private horseback riding adventure along the Verde Valley.

12PM

Sedona, Arizona

A Sample Engagement Photo Timeline

Treat yourselves to a late night pizza and cocktails for a job well done!

9PM

Take a stroll along Lake Michigan and watch the sunset together.

7PM

Visit the college campus where you first met and fell in love.

5PM

Explore your favorite city neighborhood. Stop into your favorite cafe or bar for a drink!

3PM

Chicago, IL

A Sample Engagement Photo Timeline

When I got my photos, they were so beautiful I cried because they were so uniquely us.

Ashley somehow was able to capture our 9 year history together and all the little moments that we never get to see from the outside.

Artistrie Co. Couples

+ Napa Valley, California
+ Mount Hood, Oregon
+ Seattle, Washington
+ San Diego, California
+ San Francisco, California

WEST COAST

+ Sedona, Arizona
+ Scottsdale, Arizona
+ Denver, Colorado

WEST

+ New York City
+ Maryland
+ DC
+ Maine
+ Atlanta, Georgia

EAST COAST

+ Chicago, IL *
+ The Quad Cities
+ Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
+ Northern Michigan
+ Southwest Michigan

Midwest

While I call Chicago home, here's a list of some of the many places I've traveled to for engagement sessions over the years. I'm always happy to travel somewhere new and explore!

Where I've Worked

Your work is beautiful and I now understand it's in part how you make your couples feel!

Ashley Biess is the owner and photographer of Artistrie Co, a wedding, engagement and boudoir photography boutique in Chicago, Illinois. She has been photographing couples for over 15 years and shoots engagement photos in a hybrid candid, editorial style to capture your life's moments in a personable, artful way.

MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER

For Chicago engagement photoshoot requests and destinations afar, kindly complete the form below or email ashley@artistrieco.com. I'll be in touch with more information regarding pricing and availability within 48 hours, Mondays—Thursdays.

Request Information

I can't wait to chat with you and hear more about your vision for your photos!

While I review your details, I would love to learn more about YOU and the photos you've been dreaming about.

I invite you to complete this Portrait Questionnaire. Your thoughtful responses will help guide our upcoming conversation.

Expect an email soon to discuss availability, pricing and the overall experience in greater detail.

I look forward to connecting with you!

Thank you for Your Inquiry!

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