It was a warm summer day as Whitney and Hunter Mac stepped onto the deck of the sailboat. With a bottle of Veuve Clicquot in hand, they were ready to toast an afternoon on Lake Michigan. The captain showed them the most beautiful view of the Chicago skyline on their sail.

As a Chicago wedding photographer, I know that when it comes to choosing where to take your engagement photos in the Windy City, it can either leave you feeling overwhelmed or drawing a blank. Not really a fan of either of those options. So, I’ve put together a list of some of the best engagement photo locations in Chicago.