Jose and Angelica are married!

The Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn was the perfect backdrop for a wedding that brought people from all over the world.  I'm pumped to get this gallery up :-).  

Pete and Kelly are married!

Caitlin Canty and Nora Jane Struthers at Ignition Music Garage

Brett and Riley are married!

Matthew and Mandi are married!

Always onward.

One thing that's hard for me sometimes is that I want to explore every type of photography and create in so many new types of ways. People who are smarter at marketing and branding than I am would tell me to just settle into a niche, no matter how bored I am, and just hammer them out. Shoot the same location, shoot the same poses, shoot the same lighting. I'm afraid that I am not designed to do that. Lately I've heard some feedback that I'm known for photographing in a darker way, which was great news because it gave me a chance to try and shoot lighter. I'll always be drawn to more moody photos, but there are so many textures available to make that a reality and what is moody without the contrast of joy? I guess what I'm saying is if you see a variety of looks coming up, don't be dismayed. Just let me know which of the looks you have been enjoying and I'll make sure you get that in your shoot :). This is Alex and she's been great at helping out when I need to be creative without a predetermined result. Part of my inspiration for this shoot was a Sue Bryce type of look, which is usually the furthest from my photo vocabulary. I even tried to be ok without perfect sharpness which has been a priority for me in the past.  I will continue to grow and evolve, but the exciting thing is that I will be able to reference the ways I used to shoot as i go, so if I need to go back to a thing I learned earlier, I have that in my repertoire.  Always onward :-). 

Chad and Brandy are married! - Goshen, Elkhart, South Bend, Chicago wedding photography

Rockstar wedding, rockstar couple.  I loved photographing Chad and Brandy's wedding, and I could tell the time and love that was put into it.  On top of that, I made some new friends out of the deal.  Wish you guys the absolute best.  

Venue: Blue Dress Barn

Planner: Melissa at Forever and a Day Events

Hair and Makeup - Affinity Salon and Spa

Catering - White Horse Farm

Flowers - Lovely Petals

Band - Mark Ficks

Bride Attire: Robert Bullock Bride

Bridesmaids Attire: Vow to be Chic

Groom/Groomsmen Attire: The Black Tux

Diana and Joel are married! Goshen, Elkhart, South Bend, Chicago wedding photographer.

Joe and Lindsey are married- Chicago, South Bend, Elkhart, Goshen wedding photographer

I first met Joe and Lindsey through my wife, and they have become great friends.  I could tell that details were important with this wedding.  They planned for everything and it all went off wonderfully, even with scattered showers.  I trust that we'll continue to make memories together, and it was an honor to be their photographer! 

Tim and Maryn are married! - Goshen, South Bend, Elkhart, Chicago wedding photography