Planning a proposal can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. After helping couples plan surprise proposals throughout Chicago, I’ve seen a few common mistakes that can make the experience more stressful than it needs to be. The good news is that most of them are completely avoidable. Here are five mistakes I encourage […]

One of the hardest parts of being a Chicago photographer isn’t taking the photos. It’s finding the next opportunity. There are slow seasons, algorithm changes, and days when you wonder where your next inquiry will come from. This is the story of how one TikTok DM led to photographing Chi Picnic Club and reminded me […]

Milton Lee Olive Park Located near Navy Pier, Milton Lee Olive Park is one of my favorite Chicago photo locations for couples, proposals, and engagement sessions. With lakefront views, greenery, and the Chicago skyline all in one place, it gives you the perfect mix of city and nature. This location is especially beautiful around sunset […]

When you book a photography session, you might think you are booking the hour you see me holding my camera. Show up, take some photos, edit them, send them over, right? Well… not exactly. While taking your photos is a huge part of what I do, so much of the Studio Amryas experience happens before […]

Proposals are already stressful enough. Keeping it a secret, choosing the perfect location, planning all the little details, and finding the right photographer to capture it all (hi, that’s where I come in). Then something completely out of your control decides to join the planning process… the weather. It’s something you don’t always think about […]