University of Chicago college graduation portraits | College cap and gown portraits at the University of Chicago by Chicago senior photographer Kim Ritchie Photography.

There is something incredibly special about graduation season! Spring brings a renewed energy to college campuses across Northern Illinois. Trees begin to bloom, the weather warms, and graduates prepare to celebrate everything they have accomplished. I truly love photographing college cap and gown portraits! I have been so fortunate to visit several campuses throughout Northern […]

Senior

College Cap & Gown Portraits in Northern Illinois

Fall wedding photos at Rosewood Farm in Sugar Grove, Illinois with Chicago wedding photographer Kim Ritchie Photography.

Amanda and Kevin’s fall wedding at Rosewood Farm was relaxed, heartfelt, and full of personality. Some weddings are grand and elaborate, but others stand out because of the people at the center of the day. This wedding day truly touched my heart! Amanda is the occupational therapist at my sons’ school, and Kevin is a […]

Wedding

Fall Wedding Day at Rosewood Farm in Sugar Grove

Senior photos at LeRoy Oaks in St. Charles, Illinois. Summer & fall senior portrait locations in the west suburbs – Kim Ritchie is a Chicago senior photographer serving the west suburbs.

Choosing the right location for your senior portraits is one of the most exciting parts of planning your session! As a Chicago senior photographer serving the west suburbs, I love helping seniors find a location that feels like them. Whether you are drawn to charming downtown streets, rustic barns, blooming gardens, or grassy fields, the […]

Senior

Summer & Fall Senior Portrait Locations in the West Suburbs

Summer engagement photos at The Art Institute in Chicago with Chicago wedding photographer Kim Ritchie Photography.

Tessa and Zach’s summer engagement session in Chicago was filled with beauty and so many thoughtful touches. They chose The Art Institute of Chicago for a very special reason. It was the location of one of their very first dates, how meaningful! Returning there for their engagement photos felt like the sweetest full circle moment. […]

Engagement

Chicago Engagement Session at The Art Institute

Chicago Museum Campus engagement photos in Chicago, Illinois with Chicago wedding and portrait photographer Kim Ritchie Photography.

Museum Campus is hands down one of my favorite places to photograph in Chicago, and Thalia and Tony’s summer engagement session is a perfect example of why. The area offers so much variety in such a short walk. Beautiful architecture, lush green space, and stunning skyline views all come together in one iconic location! One […]

Engagement

Summer Museum Campus Engagement Photos

Bartlett High School Cap & Gown Photos | Chicago high school graduation cap & gown portraits with Chicago senior photographer Kim Ritchie Photography.

As a Chicagoland photographer, graduation season is one of my favorite times of year! There is so much excitement, pride, and anticipation in the air. I absolutely love celebrating high school seniors during this meaningful milestone. Cap & gown portraits are such a special way to mark the end of senior year and the beginning […]

Senior

Chicago High School Graduation Cap & Gown Portraits

Summer engagement photos at the Wrigley Building & North Avenue Beach with Chicago wedding photographer Kim Ritchie Photography.

Kaylee and Jake’s summer engagement session was the perfect love letter to Chicago! Kaylee is a Chicago girl through and through, while Jake is from St. Louis. In a fun twist of fate, she attended the University of Missouri, and he went to the University of Illinois. Somewhere after that, they met, fell in love, […]

Engagement

Engagement at the Wrigley Building & North Avenue Beach

Graduation portraits at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana featuring cap and gown photos at iconic UIUC locations by Kim Ritchie Photography.

Graduation portraits at the University of Illinois? Count me in! There is something incredibly special about being on campus during graduation season, and last year’s University of Illinois Champaign Urbana cap and gown sessions were no exception! Warm spring weather had finally arrived, the trees were green again, and there was an unmistakable energy and […]

Senior

Graduation Portraits at the University of Illinois

Fall wedding day at The Haley Mansion in Joliet, Illinois with Chicago wedding and portrait photographer Kim Ritchie Photography.

Tessa and Zachary’s wedding day at The Haley Mansion was joyful, emotional, and full of surprises, including the first snowfall of the season! These two radiate happiness, and you can feel it in every single photo. They are just as joyful in person as they appear in their images, and it was such a gift […]

Wedding

Fall Wedding Day at The Haley Mansion

Morning garden wedding at Galleria Marchetti in Chicago, Illinois with Chicago wedding and portrait photographer Kim Ritchie Photography.

Nabiha and Zohaib’s summer wedding at Galleria Marchetti was full of joy, elegance, and so many personal touches. As a Chicago photographer, I absolutely love this venue. The beautiful light, the impeccable architecture, and the incredible team make every wedding feel seamless and special. These two are high school sweethearts, and their love story has […]

Wedding

Morning Garden Wedding at Galleria Marchetti