Welcome to the NTCo. blog, where you’ll find advice for all things weddings, engagements and elopements. Read love stories from real Chicago / Central Illinois weddings & beyond.

Outside Photos at The Art Institute The Art Institute of Chicago is one of my favorite places to do engagement sessions in Chicago and this session with Karolina + John is a clear indication of why. We did this session in the beginning of April, where Chicago is notoriously rainy during that time. This may […]

Noelle Thies

Engagement

Karolina + John | Engagement at The Art Institute of Chicago

I am so excited to talk about this beautiful Art Institute & North Ave Beach Engagement session with Mia and Elliot; this session was from back in December of 2023 and is one that I think of and post about regularly. With such amazing locations such as North Avenue Beach and the Art Institute of […]

Noelle Thies

Engagement

Art Institute & North Ave Beach Engagement Session | Mia + Elliot

- Molly + Brent

Noelle was AMAZING and exceeded any expectations I had for a photographer. Not only did her photos blow us away, but she went above and beyond helping us coordinate our wedding day schedule and itinerary (which was invaluable!). In addition to being easy to work with, she provided us with a sneak peak of our day in less than 24 hours! I could not recommend Noelle enough. You will not be disappointed if you book her for your special day.

"I could not recommend Noelle enough. You will not be disappointed if you book her"

- Emma & Skylar

She captured how Skyler looks at me when I don’t know it, she captured true laughter and happiness, and most importantly she captured the love that pours from our very being when we’re with each other.

"When I opened the gallery I started crying because Noelle captured everything"

- Fallyn + Justin

If you're getting married, hire Noelle as your photographer! Noelle is amazing to work with in every way imaginable. She's highly skilled, professional, the ultimate hype woman, and just an all around great person. My husband and I loved working with her on our wedding day and during the wedding planning process, and our photos are absolutely perfect! We can't say enough good things about Noelle and her work

"if you're getting married, hire noelle as your photographer!"

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LOVE LETTERS, FROM REAL NTCo. COUPLES