Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Another amazing Sandy Pines wedding in the books. Megan & Jake are about the sweetest people you will ever meet. I know this day was so super hard for Megan with lost her mom just a short time ago. She did everything possible to make sure she included her mom’s memory.
Her first look with her dad nearly sent me into a crying mess.
One of my favorite first looks ever.
What a beautiful and loved filled day these two had <3
Alli & Jeff got to celebrate FINALLY with all their friends and family in May. I know they had one hack of a time trying to make sure they could have everyone they wanted there. Between venue changes, and everything else, they settled on a backyard reception. It was AMAZING. At one point, Jeff’s dad even said he wanted the party to be so loud and crazy that the cops got called. 27E sure did try and bring the house down.
It was just a fun day, filled with their friends and families love. It was truly evident in all aspects of their day.
This March wedding - yes im still blogging sessions/weddings from March - we are busy over here.
Anywho - These two had such a beautiful day! For March it was still pretty warm AND they got a sunset!
Kevin is a natural at posing now. After an engagement session and soon to be some maternity photos!
But that will be a different blog post for a different day.
Their detail shots were some of my most favorites far this season.
The day was just so amazing. <3
When the first picture we took, was the dress hanging on the house… we knew it was going to be a good day.
What a beautiful November day these two had! We couldn’t believe that it was almost 50 degrees that late in November. It was beautiful. Laura and Jalen planned the best day. Their ceremony was scheduled for right after sunset, in a romantically lit barn. In photographer speak, it was golden.
We caught the last few specks of sunlight for some golden hour photos, and ran straight into the ceremony.
Everything was perfect.
My favorite part of the day, was when Laura was writing her vows while simultaneously rapping to “All I Do Is Win”. It was the best.
Nicole & Eric wanted a small backyard wedding before covid was even thing! They just had their family and closest friends to spend their special day together. Their backyard, and their house are just beautiful!
I know they put so much work into their big day.
It was just a beautiful September day. <3
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!
I was so excited to meet Alexis & John. We had many conversations over the phone and just clicked instantly. Knowing wedding planning had been a very interesting time for them, I was so grateful they booked with me. I loved getting to know them and their sweet daughter. <3
I have said it time and time again but the best thing to come out of 2020 and covid was small elopements. Its something that I really and truly hope we can hold onto.
Lindsey & Josh had to push back their May wedding, but it didnt stop them from getting married!
Their ceremony was still filled with tears, love and all their friends and family! <3
I cried right along with Josh watching Lindsey walk down the aisle.
I am so happy I was able to capture these memories for them! Aberdeen garden ceremonies are my fave! <3
This was my first time at Meyers castle and it DID not disappoint. Gabby made sure to have ALL the details. We all know how much I live for wedding details.
Gabby & Jon did things a bit more traditional and opted out of a first look! What they did do is a sweet vow reading, back to back. It was THE sweetest. Yes first looks are so fun and it helps your tog move the day along better.. but these are sweet pictures. <3
I cant wait to come back to Meyers Castle for another wedding soon!
Sam & Patrick were the besttttttt. Sam messaged me about a month or so before their wedding and just hoped that I was available. I was SO happy I was available.
This was one of the best. The best thing to come out of covid, small intimate weddings.
Sam had EVERYTHING planned. Down to the cookies of their sweet animals!
It rained, but we made the best of it. Good luck ya know ;) Cant wait to see them again in November!
I met Ali & Andrew in Chicago last January and we had a blast!!! I was so thankful that they hired me for their July wedding! Vintage Oak Barn is the best venue and I was so excited to get back!
I was there when it was super cold, and now I was there when it was SUPER hot. Gosh. I dont think I have stopped sweating yet.
Im so glad everything worked out with their plans and they still had the day they planned!!
Melissa & Marty had one heck of a time getting to this day… but once they did.. everything was PERFECT!
They were originally an allure on the lake couple. Then covid hit. BUT they made it and they are married and their day was the BEST.
I truly love these guys more than anything. They treated Caitlynn and I like family. We had such a blast with their family and bridal parties!
Melissa has become a really good friend, and I have loved our margarita & taco dates.
Bud & Adrienne are friends of the Homan family. So it was pretty fun to have my bother in law in the bridal party, and feel like I was just hanging with friends all day! I know this day is not exactly what these two envisioned but they made the best of it! Adrienne said from the get go, they were getting married that day and thats all there was to it! They wanted to get married so nothing was stopping them. <3 It was a special day for them and im so happy I was a part of it!
Cant wait to party with them again next year!
Madeline & Jake had one of my favorite wedding days at Sandy Pines…
Its no secret that Sandy Pines is one of my favorite venues in the area, and I always go a little nuts with photos here. I always say make sure to have at least 90 minutes of portrait time for me here… cause I cant quit! Once I get going I cant stop.
I cannot say enough good things about these two love birds. They are perfect for each other, and I had a BLAST capturing their special day. <3
Peep at their first look! It was one of my favoritesssss!
Hannah & Cameren were two people I clicked with right away at our consult last year.
My father in law works with Cameren and told me he’s not much of a talker… well, at our meeting he talked up a storm…. You could tell that he just adores Hannah, and WHO WOULDNT? I mean by the end of our first meeting I could see myself becoming GOOD friends with Hannah. Hannah is the sweetest soul, and these two were just made for each other.
Hannah & Cameren both said no matter what happened with COVID, they would get married and they SURE did. They told me a little secret before their day, and I was so excited they were able to announce it with these photos! :)
I can not wait to see these two again soon. They are my favorite people. <3
Okay Kelly & Nathan were models in their past lives… or they are models now.. Either way they are stunning and I was so happy I could capture these memories for them!
I dont have much to say, because the images speak for themselves…
It was such a fun day! Nathan and his boys having an afternoon shot, or two. Kelly and her girls getting some ice cream at culver’s! <3
Angela & Alex kicked off wedding season back in June. The world was still a giant question mark. These two pushed through that and made sure they were standing in front of their family to say their vows!
It was such a beautiful day and it was a great way to kick of wedding season. I feel like I haven’t had a chance to sit down since this day!
Sandy Pines will forever be my favorite venue in this are. I mea.n… the perfect sunset portrait place… the prefect dress hanging place… its really just perfect.
This might be my favorite wedding… of 2020! <3
OH MY! Where to start. When driving to their session that day, clouds moved in and a cold front snapped us back to spring reality.. I am FOREVER thankful we waited until the last bit of “sunlight” to leave. Because we had the BEST sunset that day. It was incredible.
I am SO excited to see these two very soon for their October wedding day! <3
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
Its been a hot minute since I have posted some sessions for the new year! - For slow season its not so slow! Tons of baby’s have been born and there has been a lot going on over here at LEP!! SO! Here are some favorite images from Alli & Jeff’s engagement session from January!
It was COLD that day, but the snow was so pretty! It was one of the first snowfalls of the year… with barley an inch. Side note, we have had an AWESOME winter.
I am so excited to see these two again for the November wedding at Journeymen Distillery!
