Photography Blog: Tips, Stories, and Inspiration

Some couples choose ballrooms. Some choose barns. This couple? They chose barrels. The Wood Shop at Upland Brewing Company in Bloomington proved that the most memorable weddings happen in places that genuinely reflect who you are as a couple. Surrounded by towering wooden fermentation tanks and walls of aging barrels, this intimate ceremony was as […]

Let’s talk about midwest backyard weddings that prove budget doesn’t dictate the beauty of your wedding day. I recently photographed this stunning fall wedding in Delphi, IN, and it’s the perfect example of how creativity, seasonal elements, and a little DIY spirit can result in a day that’s just as breathtaking as any high-budget production. […]

When I tell you Wea Creek Orchard in Lafayette is a hidden gem for wedding photography, I mean it. This rustic barn venue tucked away in the countryside gave us everything we could dream of – from the warmth of weathered wood and lush floral arbors to that heart-stopping first look moment against the barn […]

As a wedding photographer in the Midwest, I travel a lot, especially during “wedding season”. I recently had the privilege of photographing Lauren and Michael’s beautiful wedding in Oswego, IL.  From the charming white chapel backdrop where the groomsmen gathered in their perfectly coordinated tan suits and burgundy ties, to the intimate ceremony space draped […]

There’s something magical about venues that blend rustic charm with modern elegance. The exposed brick walls, warm lighting, and industrial touches created an atmosphere that felt both timeless and completely unique to this couple’s story. From the groomsmen’s relaxed moments before the ceremony to that emotional “I do” exchange surrounded by brick and blooms, every […]

Three days. Two ceremonies. One incredible love story. Kelly and Jas’s wedding celebration in Chicago was a beautiful fusion of tradition, culture, and pure joy that unfolded over three unforgettable days. Each day held its own significance, its own magic, and its own irreplaceable moments. Day 1: Sangeet The Sangeet is where the celebration truly […]

Eleven years together. A Disney World engagement in 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Then COVID hit, and like so many couples, Katie and Morgan’s wedding plans came to a halt. But love doesn’t wait for perfect timing. ✨ Through years of moving around the country for work (and collecting five adorable kitties along the […]

Sometimes the most beautiful weddings happen in the simplest places. Today, I’m sharing this gorgeous session from the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis, where love took center stage in the most intimate way. There’s something absolutely magical about courthouse weddings – they strip away all the noise and leave you with what truly matters: two people […]

You’ve spent months planning the perfect day, from the vows to the velvet ribbons on the bouquet, but when the cake is gone and the music fades, what’s left are the memories—and the photographs that bring them vividly back to life.  Wedding photography is more than a service; those photos are how you’ll remember your […]