Your Experience

This section is for proposals and engagement sessions that focus on real connection, not performance.

A proposal that feels more like a quiet pause than a performance. An engagement session that isn’t about posing or doing things “right, ” but about how you naturally are together.

I keep things simple during these sessions. There’s no pressure to act a certain way or to know what to do in front of the camera. You just show up as you are, and I follow what already exists between you.

I’m drawn to movement, reactions, and small in-between moments — the way you lean into each other without thinking, the pause before you laugh, the way everything softens when you stop paying attention to the camera.


Proposals 


Close-up of a couple’s hands with an engagement ring after a proposal in Chicago

The Proposal  

Starting from $400

Perfect for couples who want to capture the proposal itself and a few beautiful portraits right after.

This short and focused session is designed to document the surprise, emotions, and those first moments of “yes” — followed by a quick set of natural, romantic portraits.

  • Planning guidance (location, timing, lighting)
  • Candid proposal + post-proposal portraits
  • Guidance on timing and location planning
  • Optional second location if needed



Engagement Sessions


Margarita Chudinova Photography —  Investment Details

The Engagement Experience

Starting from $500

Perfect for couples who want a relaxed session that reflects how they naturally are together. This is a simple, unhurried experience focused on connection, movement, and real moments — not posing or performance.

It works well for couples who want to celebrate this chapter of their relationship in a natural way, whether that’s in one meaningful location or somewhere that feels like your everyday environment.

  • A guided but natural photo session together
  • Location of your choice in Chicago
  • Direction when needed, but mostly candid approach
  • Option to add a second location for more variety

LET’S CAPTURE YOUR DAY

If you’re planning an intimate wedding or elopement in Chicago, I’d love to hear your story. Reach out and let’s create something meaningful together.


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