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—it deserves a day filled with laughter, spontaneity, and genuine moments that feel like you.
With me, your session isn’t just a photoshoot—it’s an experience. We’ll begin with what you love most: sipping espresso at a hidden café, strolling through your favorite park, or exploring local gems. Along the way, I’ll capture the quiet glances, inside jokes, and bursts of laughter that make your love story yours.
This isn’t about stiff poses or forced smiles—it’s about telling your story. I want to know what lights you both up, from the places that hold your best memories to the adventures you still dream of. Whether we’re spending an afternoon in your hometown or exploring somewhere new, I’ll document it all with care and authenticity.
Unlike a traditional photoshoot, we’ll slow down and savor the experience. You’ll have space to be yourselves, create new memories, and celebrate this chapter, uninterrupted.
When you book with me, you’re investing in more than just photos—you’re investing in a day that feels effortless, personal, and unmistakably you.
+ 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 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.
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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!
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