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Intimate Micro Wedding at Events at Ethereal in Woodstock, IL

A 60-degree day in March, a small circle of favorite humans, and every single detail chosen on purpose. Matt and Nina's intimate micro wedding at Events at Ethereal in Woodstock, IL — documented by Illinois & Wisconsin wedding photographer Nicole Kilday.

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Megan & Cullen's Bowling Alley Engagement Session at Palace Bowl | McHenry County, IL

Megan & Cullen sent me to an early grave at Palace Bowl in McHenry County, IL — and I would do it again in a heartbeat. This is what happens when a couple is fearless and a bowling alley says yes.

Faith & Luis — An Editorial Engagement Session in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

From golden hour on the lakefront to moody late-night portraits inside the Maxwell Mansion — Faith and Luis's Lake Geneva engagement session was exactly what it should be. Real, unhurried, and a little cinematic.

Engagement Session Ideas That Feel Like You

Your engagement session isn’t just a box to check — it’s your story in motion. From golden-hour beach walks and adventurous bike rides to cozy nights at home or champagne pops downtown, these engagement session ideas are crafted to feel like you. As an Illinois and Wisconsin documentary engagement photographer, I’ll help you plan a session that’s as unique as your love — authentic, comfortable, and full of nostalgia.