Sarah, David & Tucker - Lifestyle Session

I absolutely adore when my past wedding couples. I LOVE when I get to hear from them from time to time. I love it even more when they call me and say they got a puppy and want pictures with their new puppy. Survey sayyyysss. ILL BE THERE! I love dogs. I love small puppies, big puppies, and old puppies.
Disclaimer. If you have a “old dog" its still a puppy… it will always be a puppy to me.

I loved everything about this session <3 <3

Seeing the wedding photos, I took around their home just made my heart so happy.

Hayley & Matthew - October 20th - Vintage Oakes Banquet Barn

Hayley & Matthew, the coldest, windiest, fall wedding I have had to date.
And by cold, I mean cold.

Their beautiful ceremony had to be moved indoors due to the high winds, but it couldn’t have been more perfect. Having some of their guests looking down from the balcony was just beautiful.
I loved every bit of their day.
They even braved the cold for just a hint of golden hour that decided to pop by for a visit.

Taylor & John - September 29th - Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn

When Taylor and John booked their wedding with me, and told me their venue, I cried tears of joy.
Barn venues are so beautiful, even in the fall.
Pulling up to the venue on their wedding date, it was dark, dreary, and there was a chill in the air. I still loved everything about this wedding.

Taylor and John are the sweetest people. <3 I hope to see them again soon!

Jessica & Adam - September 8th - Valparaiso Indiana

Jessica & Adam, your wedding was a whirl wind day of so many giggles, and belly laughs. I dont think I have ever laughed at a wedding like I did at yours. Adam was goofy from the minute I met him at their engagement session a few months back. So I knew he wouldn’t disappoint. My favorite moment? When I told him no tongue during their under the veil shot, and he did. So Jess bit him. I was rolling.

2018 - What. A. Year.

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2018 was FANTASTIC.

27 BEAUTIFUL couples.
I can’t thank you all enough for trusting me with your special day. I have loved every single couple, and wedding this year.
I cant wait to see what 2019 brings. <3

Kasey & Jim - Family Session

I literally squealed the day of Kasey and Jim’s family session, because it snowed! I never dreamed I would love a snow session as much as theirs… Taltree was the perfect location too! It was very hard to stop snapping at the end of their session. It was beautiful! <3

Jessica & Dixie - Trash the dress

When Jessica booked her wedding with me last year, she made sure I knew that she wanted a “trash the dress” session with her horse Dixie. Who was I to deny her that!
Seriously one of my favorite sessions this year… hands down. <3

Klobuka Family

I was missing the sunshine and warmth this morning, so I thought id blog one of my favorite Fall family sessions.
I know I don’t post a lot about family sessions anymore, as weddings have completely taken over. Its no secret I am a wedding photographer, but I still adore family sessions… Interacting with your kids, making them smile, and my favorite “SQUUUUUISH”.
I make sure we get a couple “grandma poses”, ya know just incase. The remainder of the time is spent cuddling, and asking the kids to look up your nose..
I miss family sessions. I miss sun… and warmth. Not the mosquitos though…..

Horst Family - Lifestyle Newborn

Its not a secret I don’t get a lot of newborn sessions, so you can understand my excitement when Katy contacted me. I am just IN LOVE with their little family. Sam the puppy really got in on it too. He’s very protective over his little sister. <3 <3 I need more of these. My heart cant handle the cuteness.

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!

Amber, Matt, & Finley

I always squeal when Amber contacts me for photos, because, well don’t you have eyes!!? Look at this adorable family. Finley always gives me a run for my money and will very rarely look at me and smile. Which is fine! I prefer just to chase her around and get her looking at the flowers and her sweet cuddles on her parents. <3

Kristy & Ezra - September 1st - Fair Oaks, Indiana

OOOOH Kristy and Ezra….. I loved your wedding day. The ceremony? Beautiful. Your reception space. Even more beautiful.
I loved Ezra’s goofy smile and Kristy’s face when she looked at herself in the mirror all decked out in her wedding dress and jewelry.
I can’t say enough good things about this wedding. I just cant talk anymore, here are their gorgeous images.

Albert & Kyrstin - One Year Anniversary

Kyrstin contacted me asking about one year anniversary pictures and I was SO EXCITED!! Its no secret I love working with couples, even couples that I haven’t photographed before.
The morning of our session the sun was just beautiful. I don’t normally do a lot of morning sessions but I was happy we did with this one. The wind was a challenge but the soft tones of the sun was incredible. I just love these images <3

Ashby & Mitch - August 31st - Sundance Studios - Michigan

Ashby and Mitch were married August 31st at Sundance Studios in Michigan and the day could not have been more perfect. I swear these two have modeled before.. It was SO easy to get every shot I wanted AND more. Their ceremony was beautiful and their newest addition didn't want to let her mommy go! It was adorable. This is easily one of my favorite venues and I cant wait to go back!

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.

Sarah & Dayton - August 4th - Wedding - Chesterton

When I met Sarah & Dayton last year for their engagement photos, they were just a fun loving couple who liked to laugh. I knew INSTANTLY that their wedding day was going to be enjoyable. They did not disappoint. Everything about their day was perfect and even though we missed golden hour photos, they still let me pull them out for more photos during their reception.
I love these images. I am a sucker for a beautiful church ceremony! <3

Weiler Family

Sometimes you meet a family and everything just clicks. I have photographed the Weiler family a few times now, and every time I see those adorable girls they seem to get bigger and even more beautiful. This time we added a few more family members, which made a perfect beach family session. I don't get too many extend family sessions on the beach, but when I do I jump for joy. The sunset that night did not disappoint either. It was so clear you could see Chicago right across the lake. 

Autumn & Jim - Lifestyle Session

I LOVE when a couple contacts me and says "we want to just cuddle in our home and have you document it. Is that something you do"? UM HECK YA! I already love you! 
Being in your own home, you are more relaxed and its a familiar area. It makes things SO much easier. 
These two were so fun. We just talked and laughed. Jim made fun of us for wanting to sit on the floor and drink coffee. It was just a fun morning <3
I need more of these sessions in my life. 
 

Kaley & Alec - Beach Session

Oh. My. Goodness. I have been DYING for a session like this for SOOOO LONG. and Kaley and Alec made my dreams come true. AND MORE. I mean. these two are FIRE. They had no problem jumping in Lake Michigan... Or getting sand everywhere. I dont even know what to say about these photos. I love them so much it was hard not to post every single image...