Kaitlin & Corey - Engagement Session

I always include an engagement session into all of my wedding packages, because its important to work with all of my couples one on one before their big day. Plus you can use these photos for your save the dates and to poster your walls with. Kaitlin & Corey are one of my 2022 couples and I just cant wait to see them and their families here in May - Corey is the brother of a past bride and its just going to be one massive party.
I also love that they brought beer to calm their nerves and to just incorporate themselves in these photos!
The sunlight for this session was BOMB. One of the best nights.

Bridgette & Danny - Engagement

I am MISSING the beautiful golden fall sunsets right now… I know around that time of year I dont take time to appreciate it. Its wake up, edit, do laundry, edit more, go to a session, come home and edit some more and bed. So when its cold out, like how it is today, I take a little time to reminisce…

This was one of my first sessions at this location. and if you’re like me and like weeds… like crawling into weeds for the perfect picture. THIS PLACE IS FOR YOU. SO beautiful.

I am just so excited to see these guys again here in just a few short months!

Sam & Donnie - Engagement

Hold the phone. These guys are SUPER MODELS. Their August wedding was one for the books and that blog is coming up soon!

Some of my favorite engagement photos came from this set… Gosh. THE SUN WAS AMAZING.

Brittani & Sam - Engagement

Brittani & Sam were supposed to get married this August but they pushed to next year due to covid. IM SO GLAD IT WORKED OUT AND I COULD STILL BE THEIR PHOTOGRAPHER. I love these guys and im TRULY excited for their rooftop, Michigan wedding next July!
Oh. And look at their cute pup! - When Brittani asked if they could bring their puppy Phylis to the session… I said there was no question there… bring the pup.
This was for sure my fave engagement session so far this year! <3

Ashley & Paul - Engagement

Ashley & Paul were set to be married in June, but their date got pushed back until August!. Which is fine, since we had more time to plan for their engagement session!
I havent stepped foot into Johnsons Farm Greenhouse in many years, but it hasn’t changed. Its still SO big and SO beautiful. The hanging baskets are my favorite for sure.
I loved getting to know these two and am anxiously awaiting their new wedding date in August! <3

Kelly & Nathan - Engagement Session

My last session of 2019 ended on a high note. LOOK AT THESE TWO! I am so excited to see these two again in just a few short months. They are so easy to work with!
Im letting these images talk for themselves. - Oh and I loved black and white.

Ali & Andrew - Beach Engagement Session

Beach season is officially over. So I am throwing a massive fit and posting some of my favorite beach sessions :)
Ali & Andrew are one of my 2020 couples, so to say I am excited for their wedding is a massive understatement. They are always so comfortable in front of the camera. They play off each other, and Andrew just loves Ali so much. You can see it all over their faces. I love these two. CANT. WAIT.
I loved at the end of their session, Ali promised Andrew he could try to catch her like the dance scene in dirty dancing. MANY laughs were had over that. Andrew didnt drop Ali, so thats about as good as it could get!

Kate + Phil - Engagement Session - South Bend

Kate contacted me a few months ago, and we instantly clicked! She sent a couple of location ideas and I was game for ALL of them! The first session we tried to have it rained, our rescheduled date wasn’t looking so hot either… As it literally snowed. In April. It was insane. But these love birds cuddled up and enjoyed their session! <3

Emily & Dan - Engagement Session - Purdue

Emily & Dan, one of my 2019 wedding couples. I am so excited to be their wedding photog. <3 Easiest. Couple. to photograph! by far. When Emily asked if we could drive down to Purdue for their engagement session I said “LETS GO!” I love photographing couples where they met, or somewhere that is special to them. Its an easy way for my couples to feel relaxed and I can get to know them even better. I love these guys!

Mackenna & Erik - Engagement Session - Valparaiso

I met Mackenna at a wedding last year, so when she contacted me to say SHE was getting married I was beyond excited. THEN she told me they wanted pictures at VU and by their house which are two very big parts of their relationship, how could I say no? I adore this couple. I can not wait for their wedding next June. They are the cutest, and their love for each other runs deep… Its shows in these images.

John & Taylor - Engagement Session

I CANT WAIT FOR THEIR WEDDING THIS YEAR!!!!! I LOVED THEIR ENGAGEMENT SESSION!!! 
AHHHHHH! 

Okay I have calmed myself a little. 
But I mean, how freaking cute are they! 

Jenna & Andy - Downtown Valparaiso - Engagement Session

Oh Jenna & Andy. These two are just adorable. I love a couple I can giggle with, joke around with, and make fun of.... Andy kept getting distracted so I started calling him squirrel. We galavanted around downtown for a good 40 minutes so we could see the lights about Washington street. It seriously was a perfect evening. These two need to hurry up and get married next year so I can take their picture again. 

Alex & Mike - Downtown Chicago Engagement Session

Alex and Mike are one of my 2017 wedding clients and after their engagement session I can't wait for their December wedding... Chicago on a weekday is about the same as Chicago on the weekend. People everywhere. I am so shocked that we managed to feel like the only three people while there. I love all of these pictures but it was so hard to pick just a few for a blog post. These two are just the sweetest. Their adorable love story is straight out of a book. Paramedic falls in love with the firefighter. Seriously the most classic story ever. I love these two. 

Ashlee & Donald - Engagement - Chicago

When your best friend is getting married, you go to Chicago for the day. My birthday this year was spent taking Ashlee & Donald's engagement photos in Chicago. Let me tell you, it was a bright beautiful day with lots of giggles from Ashlee and I and complaints from Donald. Photographing your best friend always comes with perks like when you tell them to stand in the middle of a crowded side walk, she just says OK, and doesn't give you a funny look. We spent 4 hours taking ubers and walking around the city. It for sure was one of the best birthdays I have had in a long time. :)