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  • Chicago photographer capturing a man proposing to a woman in front of St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, romantic and candid engagement session with vibrant city backdrop and soft light.

    The Next Chapter

    Starting at $300

    A romantic, intentional session perfect for proposals or couples who want something meaningful and beautifully simple.

    - 30-minute session

    - A gallery of approximately 10-15 images

    - No outfit changes

    - Print release included

  • Chicago photographer capturing a couple in formal attire embracing on a staircase, woman in white dress, elegant and timeless engagement portrait with natural light.

    The Manuscript

    Starting at $400

    A thoughtfully guided session designed to capture your connection in one meaningful location, whether you’re newly engaged or simply celebrating your love.

    - 1-hour session

    - A gallery of approximately 20-30 images

    - One outfit change

    - Print release included

  • Chicago photographer capturing a couple in a canoe, embracing on a scenic river, romantic engagement session with lush greenery and soft natural light.

    The Ever After

    Starting at $750

    An extended, story-driven experience for couples who want to explore multiple locations, outfits, and moments with depth and intention.

    - Two 1-hour sessions

    - A gallery of approximately 50-70 images

    - One outfit change per location

    - Print release included

Photographing couples across Chicago and destination locations with an intentional, story-driven approach.

Storytelling, Romantic, Vibrant, True to Color Photography

"Lovers Locket Photography" text with heart-shaped lockets and stars on black background.

Weddings, Elopements, Engagements, Maternity and Seniors

Chicago photographer capturing a couple embracing near a horse in a rural setting, intimate and natural engagement session with soft light and a peaceful, countryside backdrop.
Chicago photographer captures couple embracing in a canoe on a scenic, tree-lined river with a stone bridge in the background.
Chicago photographer capturing a couple dancing in white attire by a river, intimate and elegant engagement session with a serene water backdrop and soft natural light.
Chicago photographer capturing a couple spinning together in coats on a city street, joyful and intimate engagement session with soft natural light and vibrant urban backdrop.
Chicago photographer capturing a couple leaning against a blue doorway at an art museum, romantic and modern engagement session with artistic architecture and soft natural light.
Chicago photographer capturing a couple dancing in black attire by a boat, intimate and elegant engagement session with a serene water backdrop and soft natural light.
Chicago photographer capturing a couple in white sharing a kiss in the water, romantic and playful engagement session with soft natural light and a serene water backdrop.
A man proposes marriage to a woman on a waterfront with a city skyline in the background.
Chicago photographer capturing a couple walking along Bourbon Street in New Orleans, vibrant and lively engagement session with a festive backdrop and natural light.
Chicago photographer capturing a couples kiss, with a beautiful sunset, set against the city skyline and water, romantic engagement session with soft natural light.
Chicago photographer capturing a close-up of a couple’s hands on the back of the head, with a sparkling engagement ring, set against the city skyline and water, romantic engagement session with soft natural light.
Chicago photographer capturing a couple holding hands with Tiffany glass dome in the background at the Chicago Cultural Center, intimate engagement session with architectural beauty and soft natural light.
Chicago photographer capturing a couple sitting on a stone ledge inside a gothic-style stone arch window, with lush greenery visible outside.
Chicago photographer capturing a couple sharing a kiss on a staircase near a window, intimate engagement session with soft natural light and a romantic atmosphere
Chicago photographer capturing a couple’s hands reaching over the water, one wearing a ring, intimate and romantic engagement portrait with soft natural light and water reflection.
Chicago photographer capturing a couple in black coats holding hands, intimate and romantic engagement session with soft natural light and winter atmosphere
Chicago photographer capturing a couple in black coats kissing under colorful fall trees, romantic engagement session with soft natural light and a warm autumn city backdrop.
Chicago photographer capturing a couple spinning together in shallow water, joyful and intimate engagement session with soft natural light and a playful, romantic atmosphere
Chicago photographer capturing a couple walking together in the French Quarter of New Orleans, woman in a white dress and man in a camo shirt, casual and romantic engagement session with vibrant city backdrop and natural light.
Chicago photographer capturing a couple kissing under a transparent umbrella, intimate and romantic engagement session with soft natural light and city atmosphere
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Love Letters From Clients

  • Erika was such a great photographer for our wedding. We’re so thankful for everything she did. She gave us everything we asked for and more. She knows the city really well and helped us find some great spots for pictures. She has a great eye and captured so many special moments. She made us feel comfortable the whole day, which meant a lot to us. We love how our photos turned out and would definitely book her again. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.

    - Cassandra 2024

  • "Erika was amazing to work with! She made us feel very comfortable and we're so happy with how our engagement pictures turned out."

    - Richa 2025

  • "Erika was amazing! The pictures turned out beautifully! Better than we could've imagined. She definitely created a romantic story through our pictures."

    - Karien 2023

  • "Erika did our engagement photos and was great to work with! She had poses ready to go and we laughed and had fun. I would definitely recommend her."

    - Alexandra 2023

  • "Amazing photographer! Erika did an amazing job with our wedding! She arrived early , was very informative, and super thoughtful during the whole process. I'd highly recommend! You will not regret it! Thank you Erika!"

    - Angel 2024

  • "She is undoubtedly the best photographer out there. Her patience and creativity during our elopement made all the difference. We absolutely love our photos, and I couldn't be happier!

    - Kia 2024

So you have a few questions…

  • Galleries are delivered within 4–6 weeks.

    This allows me to carefully edit each image with intention so your final gallery feels cohesive, polished, and true to you.

  • I do not deliver RAW files.

    RAW images are unedited and do not reflect the final artistry of my work. Every gallery is thoughtfully edited to match the style and quality you see throughout my portfolio.

  • Yes. I love traveling for sessions.

    Travel collections that include airfare begin at $800. Reach out with your location and I’ll send over more details.

  • Your date is officially reserved once a signed contract and retainer are received.

  • I’d love to hear from you.

    You can reach me anytime at Contact@LoversLocket.com.

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Let's tell your story…
Let's tell your story…