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Chicago Engagement Photos, Phương Kathy & Felipe Lai-Ao

Chicago Bridal Hair & Makeup Artist, Diem Angie Nguyen

“I don’t pretend to know what love is for everyone, but I can tell you what it is for me; love is knowing all about someone, and still wanting to be with them more than any other person, love is trusting them enough to tell them everything about yourself, including the things you might be ashamed of, love is feeling comfortable and safe with someone, but still getting weak knees when they walk into a room and smile at you. I love you not because of who you are, but because of who I am when I am with you.” Roy Croft

When Phương Kathy forwarded me her engagement photos, the quote above resonated in my head.  Love is feeling comfortable and safe with someone, but still getting weak knees when they walk into a room and smile at you. And that is how they are in every photo.  The way they hold on to each other, the way they glance at each other & smile is so genuine!

For those who do not know me, I am such a romantic. I love it when I see others lost in love.  After viewing their engagement photos, I can’t help it but to fall more in love with my job. I enjoy making my clients look beautiful && it is so rewarding when I see the results in photos! Thanks again Phương Kathy for asking me to do your hair and makeup. I wish the best for both of you! Have a fabulous wedding in New York, wish I could attend it!

Below is a before and after picture of Phương Kathy. Isn’t she already gorgeous?  Since these are engagement photos, I decided to stick with natural makeup.  For her hair, I gave her 18inch hair extensions for extra length and volume. Notice the difference? =) Enjoy the photos! Oh & Phương Kathy is a blog fanatic like me. Make sure you check her blog out here.

Main photographer: Brett
second shooter: Tiffany

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