![]() Sean stopped me halfway through the bridge. We walked towards the water and began to cross a small bridge that connected two small islands. The sun had passed the horizon, but there was still a faint glow in the sky. After we ate the last spoon of our dessert, Sean next asked if I wanted to go for a walk by the water. As we enjoyed a long dinner, Sean seemed relaxed, but as if his mind was somewhere else. We were seated at a table beside the glass wall. It was a narrow restaurant, but on one side the walls were floor to ceiling glass. As we made our way we passed a small library filled with books that seemed to be as old as the country, Sean opened the door and we were greeted by another man in a tux. Sean grabbed my hand and guided me to a small door on the side. A marble staircase gives way to a lobby filled with red velvet chairs, ornate chandeliers, marble statues and a smell of an old log cabin. Men with long tailed tuxes, top hats and white gloves greet you as you enter through the gold and glass doors. It was a lavish hotel, from a different time. As I turned to Sean I saw him standing in front of a hotel called The Grand Hotel. The sea was calm, the winds had died down and the water walk ways were busy with people enjoy an evening stroll. It was about 9pm and I could still see the sun closing in on the horizon. When we arrived to our destination, I opened the door of the taxi and my eyes were filled with the view of Stockholm’s old town harbor. Well I got ready for the night and Sean called a cab and we were whisked into the city. I wondered what surprises were in store… but with him, I never could really know for sure what was going to happen. On the last night Sean, told me that the two of us were going to spend the night out, and that I should dress up. From the beginning of the trip until the end, we were running around sightseeing and visiting his relatives. ![]() ) We packed our bags and got ready for a fun week of sightseeing and family outings. ( During the month of June, in Stockholm the sun brightens the sky the entire night, never getting fully dark. This vacation was in June and Sean said that I had to see the other side of Sweden, and enjoy their long Summer nights. It was somewhat of a routine trip as Sean goes back to Sweden quite often to visit them, but different this time, as I had only been with him to Sweden in the Winter months. “Sean decided to take me on a trip to Stockholm Sweden to visit his grandparents. One of the best stories we have heard in our years of being wedding photographers yet, Sean’s romantic proposal took place while vacationing together and visiting his family abroad in Sweden… It was one of the most beautiful of stories and what an unbelievably elegant location for it to occur at too. Which we loved and were very impressed, thanks Sean! One of our favorite moments during their engagement session photography shoot was when Emily told us about Sean’s proposal that took place in June. When emailing each other about their session, the couple proposed a few new to M+M spots rich in their distinctive interests of history and culture. ![]() ) But when they are able to travel, Sean and Emily enjoy taking in each destination and learning of the local history of the location, as well as the local culture. Frequently spending time at destinations overseas, Sean told us “we travel abroad really whenever possible.” Emily was one to admit, life is pretty busy for the two of them, and they both work a lot “we are pretty much work alcoholics” she said ( which us at Miller + Miller could relate easily to. S+E’s personal interests are without a doubt strong in their enjoyment of traveling. For Sean + Emily’s photo session, despite chilly weather and shortened daylight conditions, our three locations all came together perfectly, matching well to the couple’s personalities, as well as close in similarities to the spot where Sean proposed to Emily at, in Stockholm. We headed to the North Shore area of Chicago with Sean + Emily to capture editorial style engagement photography along the rocky shoreline of the lake, at a secluded location beyond a wooded forest bluff, and later at a historic architectural setting. Just like each of our couples are unique, so is every shoot location’s personality.
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