Bridgette & Danny - The Pavilion at Sandy Pines - Wedding

We all know how much I love Sandy Pines, but Bridgette and Danny literally had the best day at Sandy Pines. The weather was perfect. We had a sunset… boy did we have a SUNSET.

Its always super special to watch a family member or friend marry a couple. It always seems like it means even that much more when its someone close to you. Bridgette’s aunt was one of the best family members I have seen get up in front of a crowd of people and deliver a powerful and heartfelt union.
What a great day. I am so happy for these two and I cant wait to see where they go in life!
These two are now drs, and living life as a married couple <3

Bre & Corey - The Market, Valparaiso Indiana - Wedding

Bre & Corey also were a covid reschedule, so I was looking forward to this day for longer than I care to admit. I loved loved loved finally getting to work with them. My friendship with Bre is literally one of my most favorite things about this job. I love gaining friends every year with some of my brides. Its what I strive for.
Anywho. Back to these two love birds. - their day was much anticipated and the love that surrounded it was incredible.
These guys were so happy to finally be married and become a family of three <3

Kaylin & Kevin - LaPorte, Indiana - Wedding

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

Sarah - Lifestyle Newborn

The start of 2021 was the yer of lifestyle newborns. It felt safer to photograph them and it was just a breath of fresh air. 2021 is already so much better than 2020.
It was great getting to meet this sweet little babe, Sarah. She slept throughout the whole entire session.
These are some of my favorite images. Big sister over here was just loving on her newest little sister and her pup. It was so sweet.

Lennon - Lifestyle Newborn

Megan & Trevor are some of the sweetest people I have ever met. Rewind back to like 2019(?) I think. They booked a Christmas mini with me. We had such a fun time and I loved getting to know them. I was so excited when Megan contacted me to photograph their sweet new girl Lennon. When Megan said she wanted to incorporate her wedding dress I was SO excited. This was hands down one of my favorite sessions and I hope I get to see them again here soon!

Asher - Lifestyle Newborn

Im just going to start this post with a, holy crap I am so behind in blogging the I literally dont have the time to blog 2020 stuff anymore. I HAVE to move onto 2021 stuff.
So the first 2021 session I am blogging is the sweetest newborn session of one of my fave couples. Hannah & Cameren are near and dear to me. I have loved capturing their sweetest memories from their engagement session, wedding, maternity & now Asher’s lifestyle session. I mean. Look at this sweet boy. How adorable is he??
Asher kept smiling and sticking his tongue out throughout his session and we just embraced It. His personality was shinning through even only being a few days old.
I cant wait until the next session and hopefully get to see this fam soon!

Courtney & Zach - Lansing, Illinois - Wedding

Okay when you look at all of these pictures, there are a few more black and whites than I normally add into blogs but their day was so emotional and so beautiful it just worked.

We took their engagement photos on one of the coldest days, and their wedding day was pretty chilly too!
It was a beautiful, windy Saturday.
I also went overboard on the detail photos… but thats a common occurrence. Which is something to look forward to when I shoot your wedding right? wink, wink, nudge nudge

This was just a perfect day, and I love this sweet couple.

Brittany & Brandon - Centennial Park - Munster, Indiana

I instantly connected with Brittany & Brandon last year when we met for a wedding consult. We bonded over our love of traveling. I am so happy they didn’t cancel their wedding, but simply pushed it up a few months. I already miss the calls and emails that Brittany & I would exchange.
It rained their whole entire wedding day. And it was freezing. It put a small damper on the day, but these two were troopers and bossed it up for their wedding portraits.

Emily & Kyle - Downtown Crown Point

UM. All couples that adopt a new puppy NEED a couples session. This was just the best.

Downtown Crown Point was the perfect backdrop for these.
SO CUTE. So adopt a puppy… and then lets have a downtown session!
Puppy kisses star in a lot of these photos. Avert your eyes if you dont want to be blinded by cuteness.

Ashley & Paul - Demotte, Indiana - Fair Oakes Farms

Ever since Ashley & Pauls engagement session I was DYING to see these two again. Another wedding, that covid almost ruined. Thankfully Ashley & Paul have some amazing family and friends who stepped up to help them have the wedding of their dreams still. It was SUCH a beautiful day. It was the best.
AND when Ashley’s dad gave her away at the end of the aisle there was not a dry eye sitting there… Her dad grabbed her by the arm and didn’t want to let go. I blubbered like a baby. So. Sweet.

Alexis & John - Chesterton, Indiana - Running Vines Winery

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.

McKenzie & Josh - One Year Session

McKenzie & Josh were an LEP couple back in 2019! They are very near and dear to my heart. Like the whole Sims’s clan.
When McKenzie reached out to me wanting to take pictures with Josh and their pup. By this time, they have already added a SECOND pup to their family unit. I need to connivence them to do another session soon… Sorry not sorry Josh..

Lindsey & Josh - Valparaiso Indiana - Aberdeen Ballroom

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

Henning Family

Have you ever taken family photos at a mum farm? If you haven’t you need to! Its a must in life.
I love sessions where people incorporate places that mean the most to them. The Hennings own this mum farm, and it has grown to be a beautiful family business! It was awesome to see first hand what they do!
This makes top ten favorite extended family sessions by far!

Stephanie & Michael - Michigan - Backyard Wedding

I met Stephanie & Michael about 3 weeks before their big day and I just KNEW their wedding day was going to be something amazing. When we got there I was BLOWN away by everything these two did for their wedding day. They built a greenhouse. They built ALL the tables too. I went a little insane with the detail photos. as per usual.

Roland - Lifestyle Newborn

OH goodness. Look at this sweet little man!
I know covid ruined fresh 48’s but lifestyle newborn sessions are still a thing thankfully! <3 <3

Ill stop yapping. Heres those sweet pictures!

Sam & Patrick - The Well at Thornton Distilling Company - Thornton, IL

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!

Virginia & Jesse - Family Beach Session

Virginia & Jesse are about the sweetest things ever. I loooooved meeting them back in May for their greenhouse mini. When I did beach sessions they snatched one up and I was so excited to see them again..
Look at these guyyyyyys. One of the best nights at the beach yet!

Daniel - Baptism

I love when my couples stick with me, to capture their lifetime memories. I remember these two when they got married… it was a HOT day. HOT HOT HOT. Im so glad they got a beautiful day for their sweet sons baptism. Its for sure one of my favorite baptisms. Super special ceremony for special people! <3