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.

Karagias Family

Ah, the Karagias family.. I have not seen them enough this year. Sweet, sweet Raiden is their adorable rainbow baby and I can't get enough of her. I was SO happy when they wanted to take family photos before moving to Indy. WHICH I AM SO SAD ABOUT! :( 
I absolutely love having them in front of my camera. With Kayla being a photog herself, theres always some pressure. Not with this session! Everything just fell into place. The sunlight was the best part <3

Calli & John - June 17th - Fair Oaks Farm

Calli & John were married back in June. It was one of the hotter days we had in June and I thought we were all going to melt. There was a breeze. A hot breeze... Bugs. *so* many bugs. All day long. BUT these two were troopers. I absolutely loved John's reaction to Calli during their first look. I love when the groom's show some emotion too!!
Fair Oaks is one of my favorite venues... Not only is it beautiful but the staff is amazing.
Surrounded by their friends and family they were married and it was beautiful. I was even emotional during parts of the day. Cant forget about the "shoe" game. I cant wait to play this at my own wedding!! Thanks John & Calli for having me as your photographer! I enjoyed you both so much!

Rachael & Jaxon

This girl right here is one of my favorite people. Her and Jaxon have had a few sessions with me now. Not only that, she's my second shooter for some weddings this year :) I absolutely adore her and her boy. These are some of my favorite pictures. I am so happy Ryan was able to join us for them too!! 

Stephanie - Boudoir

Wowza. . . . . . . I dont have many words for Stephanie. Shes one hot tamale. I was really excited when she mentioned to me she wanted to put together this session for her future husband! They were married this past weekend, so i'm dying to hear how the surprise went :)
Give me all the boudoir sessions. I love these <3

Bree & Beau - Fair Oaks Farm - Fair Oaks Indiana

OH my gosh. The first wedding of 2017 was a struggle. It was cold, I had the flu, and lets be real my nerves were through the roof. I was worried with it being a 10 hour wedding I wouldn't make it. I had a fever of 100.3 and no motivation. That being said, these are THE BEST WEDDING PHOTOS I HAVE EVER TAKEN! So there's that. I loved, loved, loved everything about Bree and Beau's day. They both looked fantastic, and their family accepted Liz and I with no problem. The day was a breeze, flu and all. I am so excited I was their wedding photographer and could not have asked for a better day. Well I guess I could have dealt without the flu, but you know, it worked!!
 

Nic, Nicole, & Harper

Another one of my favorites! I am so excited for Harper to have a baby sister! Im sure she would have not accepted the idea of a brother. She is all into her soon to be sister. The last time I saw these three we were in downtown Valpo around Father's Day! I am so happy they stuck with me. I worked for every smile Miss Harper gave me. She is such a sweet heart. I cant wait to see her pose with her new sister!!

Tami & Joe

Oh Tami & Joe. I met these two beautiful people last year at their wedding, which I photographed! :) They are super special, and I love that they have stuck with me. Which is *why* I love being a wedding photographer. I form those special bonds with my bride and grooms. Its amazing.

I was so excited when Tami contacted me to tell me they were expecting! They drove all the way from Chicago for a maternity session. Upon arriving Tami tells me Joe forgot his shoes!! (Insert laughing, crying faces) He had on those slip on shoes!! Oh goodness. I laughed so hard. It was a very chill October day, for sure one of the colder days we had in October. It was very gloomy, but still so beautiful!
I cant wait to meet their little girl here soon!!

Ron & Ashlee

Everything about this wedding was perfect. The details. Oh my gosh, the details. I am a details fanatic. Ashlee & Ron were already married, but still wanted to throw a party for all their friends and family. I think they did a good job at that. I have not had so much fun at a reception. Those people knew how to party. All the cowboys, line dancing and beer drinking you could think of happened at their wedding. It. was. amazing. The Red Barn Experience in Laporte is the best place for a country like theme! Its beautiful!

Rod & Laura

Oh these two <3 We had a wonderful day for a wedding in August. Their venue was so beautiful! I remember going there as a kid. We would take field trips to see plays at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster. It really is a beautiful location for a wedding.
Rod & Laura were both so excited to just be married. When Laura said "I do" the look on Rod's face was priceless! Best reaction out of a groom to this date. They both really stole my heart. I cant wait to work with them again. <3 I hope you guys enjoyed your "stay-cation"

Jelena & Dave

Jelena & Dave were married on the hottest day of the year back in June. From start to finish, I thought I was melting. But these two... they were troopers and you totally couldn't tell they were sweating. I have to say, even though VU's chapel has no air, its the most beautiful chapel I have ever had the pleasure of shooting in. I had so much fun getting to know Jelena & Dave, from their engagement session to their wedding day. I especially love when my groom gets caught up into the emotion of the day. I wish you both much happiness.