Believe it or not, the Chicago suburbs has some stunning photo locations for engagement sessions.  Here is an extensive list of some of my top engagement session locations in the suburbs.  

* = Permit Needed

Local Engagement Photo Locations in the Northwest Suburbs

• Lakewood Forest Preserve - Wauconda, IL

• Ryerson Forest Preserve - Riverwoods, IL

• Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm - Schaumburg, IL

• Busse Woods - Rolling Meadows, IL

• Independence Grove  - Libertyville, IL *

• Vehe Barn - Deer Park, IL

• Downtown Long Grove, IL

• Chicago Botanic Garden  * (Admission & Parking Fee, Possible Permit)

• Grant Woods Forest Preserve - Ingleside, IL

Additional Engagement Session Locations in the surrounding areas:

• Cantigny Park *($50 Permit + Parking Fee)

• Lighthouse Beach - Evanston, IL 

• Fabyan Forest Preserve & Japanese Garden 

• Naperville Riverwalk & Downtown - Naperville, IL 

• Morton Arboretum - Lisle, IL * ($100 permit + Admission Fee)

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