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This blog is our open journal, a place to slow down and share the stories that have filled our days lately. From recent weddings to lifestyle sessions and creative projects, it’s where we revisit the moments we’ve captured and the atmosphere and emotion that made each one meaningful.

Modern Glass Palm House Wedding | Franklin Park Conservatory

Franklin Park Conservatory Wedding | Columbus, Ohio Wedding Photographer Kylie and Thomas’ wedding day at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Columbus, Ohio felt both peaceful and deeply meaningful from the very beginning. The anticipation set in as preparations began at Hotel LeVeque, a boutique hotel in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The atmosphere was calm […]

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Palm Glass House Wedding

Indiana Dunes National Park | Kari & Johnny’s Chellberg Farm Engagement Session

When Kari + Johnny first started dating they had a little photo shoot on this farm. Neither of them had been back since that moment so it was a special day being there again years later wandering around the farm & trails and petting the animals. You can truly feel their connection without words which […]

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Farm Engagement

Intimate Wedding on a Secluded Estate | Emerson House, LaPorte, IN

Not far from the city of Chicago rests a secluded 30 acre retreat that was absolutely MAGICAL for Anne + Eric’s intimate wedding. Nestled in the most beautiful surroundings of nature, Emerson House was the perfect place to share their emotional vows. Time seemed to stop as they expressed their hearts for each other. Their […]

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Emerson House Wedding
North Church Venue Wedding

The North Church Venue | Unique & Historic Wedding Setting | Muncie, IN |

Rich with History, a Brand New Story Written The second we walked into The North Church Venue in Muncie, Indiana, our jaws dropped. After being abandoned for years, this historic venue was beautifully renovated. The vintage details and rich architecture seemed to whisper stories of the past, adding depth to every moment of their day. […]

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Brewery Lodge Wedding

Trent & Nicole’s Vintage-inspired Michigan City Wedding

Trent, a smalltown Michigan man, and Nicole, a lady from the suburbs of Chicago, fell in love. Michigan City, being the half way point was full of many special memories including Trent’s beach proposal. They were married at Trinity Church, only a mile away from Lake Michigan so of course we had to sneak away […]

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Michigan City Extended Family Photography

Michigan City Extended Family Photography

Extended family sessions are important. Many times it is a special event in itself getting the family all together in one place again. We’ve watched moms get emotional in the middle of their session seeing their family together and celebrating new beginnings as their family expands. The family dynamic changes every single year, and unfortunately, […]

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Indiana Dunes Engagement

Wildly Romantic Lantern Lit Dunes Picnic | Indiana Dunes State Park

For years Lyubov & Kaleb drove past many exits along Interstate 94 that made them want to experience the Indiana Dunes. Finally, they got their chance to explore it themselves for their engagement session! We met at Indiana Dunes State Park near the edge of Lake Michigan. Everything felt like a love story unfolding. As […]

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Spring Boho Wedding

Spring Lupine in the Indiana Dunes National Park | Brandon & Emma’s Forest Boho Wedding

The air was wet with spring humidity in Northwest Indiana. Arriving at West Beach, we were met with the most beautiful display of purple lupine. We were a little nervous for the couple to show up as the rain seemed to have a mind of its own; it would really come down and let up […]

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Journeyman Distillery Wedding

Rustic Journeyman Distillery Wedding | Three Oaks Michigan

John & Molly’s wedding was filled with laughing, friends, family, and fun. Even with all the laughter, there were still plenty of moments filled with tears… some tears of joy, others of memories. Journeyman Distillery was the perfect mix of rustic class and seemed to suit them perfectly. John & Molly love people. They were […]

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Baking Cookies

Baking Cookies | In Home Family Documentary Session

Izzy had been dreaming of a cozy, in-home session just living life with their little Zoe. Ryan & Izzy put on their baking aprons and enlisted Zoe’s help in making a gingerbread house and Christmas cookies. Zoe was absolutely stoked and practically bouncing up and down ready to get started. What happened was nothing less […]

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