Fall Anniversary Photos at Eagle Creek

I got a call from Travis a few weeks ago. He told me that he wanted to surprise his wife, Grace with a random fall couple's session. She had been telling him that she really wanted to get fall photos of the two of them taken, but he kept saying no so that he could surprise her with a session as a gift. How sweet is that! I'm sure he's getting a ton of husband browne points for this.

When I got to meet and photograph these two love birds last night, I realized just how fun and in love they are. They were such a joy to have in front of my camera. When we started the session, they told me they had no idea what they were doing and that they would need a ton of help with posing. Which, of course, is what I'm here for as a photographer. But they were such naturals, and by the end up the session, they were essentially posing themselves. They loved getting all cute and snuggly with each other for a couple hours. I always tell my couples that a photo session is basically a date night. You get to kiss and cuddle the person you love, and you just happen to get photos out of it too! I was back at Eagle Creek Reservoir for the second time this week for this session. All of the fall leaves are quickly disappearing, but luckily there was still plenty of color throughout the park to make for some great fall backdrops for couples portraits. They certainly won't last too much longer though. Luckily, Travis and Grace planning the perfect timing for fall photos. T

ravis and Grace, I loved getting to photograph you two last night! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full wedding gallery!

Wedding Portraits at Holcomb Gardens

Although Cassie and Patrick's big wedding was rescheduled until next year due to Covid, they still were sure that they wanted to get married on their original wedding date. That's what happens when you find the love of your life. You just can't wait to marry them. That's why I find these covid elopements so incredibly romantic. I love when couples are so in love that they just have to get married now even if they aren't able to have a big wedding right now.

I first got the privilege of photographing these two love birds last year for their engagement session at Holcomb Gardens. We came back to the same spots at Holcomb gardens for their wedding portraits this year, which was so fun. They had a catholic mass for their wedding ceremony in Broad Ripple close to Butler for just their immediate families. It was such a sweet and intimate wedding ceremony. Afterwards, we took family photos and then bride and groom photos. I can't wait to photograph their big wedding next year as well! I'm sure it will be just as beautiful, special, and fun. I keep telling all of my couples that now they get to have two anniversaries to celebrate. When a global pandemic ruins your wedding plans, you have to find as many positives in the situation as you possibly can, and having two anniversaries is certainly one of them in my opinion! It's so fun to get to celebrate with friends and family twice!

Cassie and Patrick, it was such an honor to get to be your wedding photographer, and I'm already so looking forward to your big wedding next year! I can't wait to get you two back in from of my camera again! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full wedding gallery!

October Engagement Session at Eagle Creek

I LOVED getting to take engagement photos for Clay and McKenna last night! I met McKenna over 10 years ago at a camp back in highschool. We haven't seen each other since then, but we've continued to follow along with each other on social media. I was thrilled when McKenna reached out to me after she got engaged to Clay to ask me to be her wedding photographer! Life can be so crazy in awesome ways sometimes, and I absolutely love when it brings you back to old friends. I loved getting to catch up with McKenna and meet her future husband, Clay.

This sweet couples drove all the way up from Kentucky to have their engagement photos taken here in Indy at Eagle Creek Reservoir. The park is so beautiful with all of the fall colors this time of year. It's always such a popular choice for photos in the month of October. We had planned to do their session at the end of this month, but the leaves changed so much faster this year than normal, and McKenna wanted to make sure to get the beautiful fall colors in our photos before they were gone. Luckily, we were able to squeeze in a session last minute, so we could make sure to get all of these peak fall colors in the background of their portraits. It was such a perfect fall day, and McKenna and Clay were such naturals in front of the camera. I love their love for each other!

Clay and McKenna, I loved getting to photograph your engagement session, and I'm already so looking forward to your wedding next October! I can't wait to get you two back in from of my camera again! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full engagement session gallery!

October Engagement Session at Holcomb Gardens

Tonight was the absolute PERFECT night for Lindsey and Brendan's engagement session at Holcomb Gardens and Butler University's campus. The temperature was perfect for a fall day, and the fall colors on the trees are just now peaking. Leaves were falling all around us as these two love birds posed romantically. It's so hard to know what October will look like in terms of weather and peak tree colors, but this October has certainly not disappointed.

Holcomb Gardens and Butler University was the perfect spot for an engagement session for these two since Lindsey and Brendan met at Butler and graduated from this University a couple years ago. I absolutely love when couples choose a location that is special and meaningful to them for their engagement session. And Holcomb Gardens just happens to be one of my favorite locations to shoot here in the Indianapolis area. There is a beautiful trail where you can walk all the way down to Newfields and Hundred Acre Woods. There are also so many fun bridges and I love the stairs by the bell tower. I've also recently discovered a parking garage rooftop with stunning views. It's the perfect spot for sunset photos in my opinion. I'm obsessed with the photos I got to take of Lindsey and Brendan up there tonight.

This couple was SO photogenic and romantic. I loved all of their interactions with each other. I barely even had to pose them, because they just knew what to do and looked so stunning while doing it.

Lindsey and Brendan, I loved getting to photograph your engagement session, and I'm already so looking forward to your wedding at Balmoral House next September! I can't wait to get you two back in from of my camera again! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full engagement session gallery!

Intimate Backyard Wedding

Yesterday, 10/10/2020, was the most popular wedding day of the year by far...perhaps the most popular day to get married ever. Brides and grooms love their double digits and this year has plenty of them. Plus, with October having perfect weather, it's always a popular month for weddings. What a perfectly magical day it was. It was sunny and in the 70's, the fall colors were peaking, and leaves were falling. Valerie and Caleb could not have asked for a better day to get married.

Unfortunately, the current pandemic forced these love birds to change their original wedding plans from a large wedding at the dunes in Michigan to an intimate backyard celebration at Valerie's parents' home. These two took everything in stride and were such a joy to work with at all times despite all of their set backs. Their intimate wedding was stunningly beautiful. From the ceremony arch, to the whimsical farmhouse style table in the backyard, to all of the flowers in the garden in the background, all of the details from this wedding were amazing! And Valerie and Caleb got to celebrate their marriage with those closest to them that the love the most, which is what really made the day perfect.

Valerie and Caleb, it was SUCH an honor to get to be your wedding photographer! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full wedding day gallery!

A huge shoutout to Valerie and Caleb's amazing vendor team:

Photography: Michelle Poteet Photography

Flowers: Flowers from Fifty Flowers & Watering Can, arranged by the Bride and Mother of the Bride

Cake: The Cake Lady Small Desserts: From My Side of the Kitchen

Hair and Makeup: Taylor Strange Catering: From My Side of the Kitchen

Bridal Gown: Madi Lane

Bridesmaid Dress: Azazie

Bridal Shoes: BHLDN

Bride's Ring: Bride's Ring- Gabriel & Co

Groom's Ring: Manly Bands

Men's Attire: Men's Warehouse

Rentals: Rentals- Mutton

Rentals Alterations: Bridal Design and Alterations by Asu

Anderson, Indiana Wedding

Yesterday was Cassandra and Daniel’s second wedding day, and I loved getting to celebrate with them twice! One of the benefits that Covid has brought is the ability to celebrate twice for those who had to postpone their wedding day but decided to still get married on their original wedding day. Cassandra and Daniel were married back in May but finally got to celebrate with all of their friends and family yesterday.

Back in May, Cassandra and Daniel were married on Cassandra’s family’s property where I’ve had the pleasure of photographing many other weddings as well. For their reception, they chose Park Place Church of God on Anderson University’s campus as their venue. It’s such a beautiful church, and was certainly a great choice. One of the things I loved about this wedding is that Cassandra’s oldest sister got married in the venue as well, so we got to recreate some fun photos from that wedding.

Since Cassandra and Daniel were already married, there were a few things that were a little different about this wedding than usual. First, I loved that Cassandra and Daniel decided to walk down the aisle to the ceremony together. Since Cassandra’s father had already given away his daughter, this time, a married couple walked down the aisle together. I also loved that during their ceremony, they decided to share some things they have learned during their first five months of marriage. Both of Cassandra and Daniel’s weddings were amazing and so much fun to photograph!

Cassandra and Daniel, it was SUCH an honor getting to be your wedding photographer…twice! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full wedding gallery!

Vendors:

Photography: Michelle Poteet Photography

Hair: Alissa Englert

Makeup: Hannah Wampler

Catering: Kanda winfield

Bridal Gown: Davids bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie

Officiant: Brad Fox

Fort Harrison State Park Wedding

Yesterday was such a special day. Even though Covid forced Manuel and Jessica to cancel the big wedding they had planned, we still had an amazing day taking bride and groom portrait for them. These two have been through have been through the same stress that so many other 2020 brides and grooms have unfortunately been through this year. It's such a tough year to try to plan a wedding. But through it all, I loved how these two kept a positive attitude, knowing that the most important thing was that they were married and they had each other. That is way more important than having a big wedding.

Jessica and Manuel actually had a small ceremony almost exactly a year ago where they got legally married, so we decided to take their bride and groom portraits close to their one year anniversary of being married. And we got to take them in the exact same location that they got married in, at Fort Harrison State Park, right by the river. It was such a beautiful location! Since these two had been saving reading their vows to each other for their big wedding, they decided to read their vows to each other yesterday under their beautiful arch. It was such a special moment that I loved getting to photograph.

Also, check out the amazing details that I'm including photos of as well! Jessica is such a talented artist that made almost everything herself! I was so impressed with all of her work!

Jessica and Manuel, it was SUCH an honor to get to be your wedding photographer! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full gallery of bride and groom portraits!

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Butler University Engagement Session

Kelsey and Tony's engagement session was one that I've been looking forward to for so long! I've known Kelsey for years. She's actually roommates with my sister. And it's been so great getting to know Tony as well and seeing this beautiful love story unfold. These two are so fun together, and I loved finally getting them in front of my camera.

We started off our session at Four Day Ray in Fishers, because it's where these two love birds had their first date. I love when couples choose locations that are meaningful to the two of them and their relationship. Next, we headed over to Holcomb gardens and we got to use some of my favorite locations. I love shooting along the White River on the pathway there. It's one of the most beautiful spots in Indy in my opinion. We also used the stairs by the bell tower before ending our session on a parking garage rooftop at sunset.

Kelsey and Tony are such a great couple, and I can't wait to photograph their wedding at Vision Loft in March. They decided to get married on their two year dating anniversary. How fun is that?! I love when couples choose a date that is significant to them for their wedding date. I already know that their wedding is going to be so amazing and such a fun day.

Kelsey and Tony, I LOVED getting to photograph your engagement session, and I absolutely cannot wait to get you two in front of my camera again on your wedding day. For now, enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full engagement session gallery.

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The Montage Indianapolis Wedding

Hailey and Nathan’s original wedding day was yet another casualty of Covid. It has certainly been such a difficult year for Covid brides and grooms, but I absolutely love how Hailey and Nathan made the best of their situation and remained joyful throughout their wedding planning process, despite having to reschedule. Their original wedding day was supposed to be in June at the Montage Indianapolis, but they moved their wedding to this past weekend. Luckily, they were still able to have the big wedding that they imagined with only a few changes, like having guests wear masks.

It is so obvious to everyone around Hailey and Nathan and to everyone who witnessed their wedding day, what a great match these two are for each other. They love being around each other, and their happiness is contagious. During Hailey’s maid of honor’s speech, the guests learned about all of the endless ways that Nathan loves to show Hailey how much he loves her. And it’s so clear how much Hailey adores Nathan. I loved getting to photograph their love all day long.

Hailey and Nathan, it was SUCH an honor to be your wedding photographer! I am loving editing your full gallery, and I can’t wait to send you the rest of your wedding photos. Until then, enjoy these sneak peeks! Congratulations again and best wishes for a beautiful marriage!

A huge thank you to Hailey and Nathan’s amazing wedding day vendor team:

Indianapolis Wedding Photographer: Michelle Poteet Photography

Venue: The Montage Indianapolis

Caterer: Kahn’s Catering

DJ: Tom Schoeller

Hair and Makeup: Halcyon House of Hair And Red Carpet Reflection

Bridal Gown: Gretchen’s Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses: Morilee

Jewelry and Rings: Jewelry Gallery and Jude Ridge

Men’s Attire: The Men’s Warehouse

Save the Date’s, Invitations, and Programs: Ann’s Bridal Bargains

Videography: Kaliegh Smith with Kale Creations

Officiant: AJ Cox

Bridal Portraits at Iron and Ember

I absolutely loved getting to take MeKayla’s bridal portraits at the Indianapolis Styled Shoots Across America shoot last week. I’ve gotten to photograph MeKayla before, and she is always such an amazing model. Iron and Ember in Carmel was the absolute perfect background for these portraits. We took all of her bridal portraits outside of the venue on the beautiful lawn. This was such a unique set up with a lounge set, a bike with amazing basket florals by Knox Florals, and lots of fun accessories for MeKayla like a big floppy hat.

The vendors for this shoot were absolutely incredible to work with. Heather from Heather Benge Events put together such an amazing styled shoot, just like she always does. The florals by Knox Florals were absolutely amazing. I loved MeKayla’s bridal bouquet. And the rentals added such a unique touch as well! I also loved how Black Swan Beauty did such an amazing job with MeKayla’s hair and makeup. I can’t wait until the next time I get to work with a lot of these amazing vendors. And I can’t wait to be back at Iron and Ember soon!

Enjoy a few of my favorite photos of MeKayla taken at Iron and Ember!

A huge thank you to the amazing vendor team:

Creative Partners

Indianapolis Wedding Photographer: Michelle Poteet Photography

Host:  Styled Shoots Across America

Planning & Creative Direction:  Heather Benge Events

Venue:  Iron and Ember Events

Vintage Rentals & Decor: Lost and Found Rentals

Event Rentals: A Classic Party Rentals

Flowers:  Knox Florals

Stationery: Interprintations

Hair & Makeup: Black Swan Beauty Indy

Linens: Nuage Designs Inc.

Cake: Moist Cake Co

Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes

Gown Designer:  Galialahav

Model: MeKayla

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Classic Wedding at Iron and Ember

I was so excited to get to be back at Iron and Ember for another amazing shoot. This is one of my absolute favorite new venues in the Indianapolis area. It’s located in Carmel and has such amazing natural light. It’s a beautiful, white, blank slate that makes the perfect backdrop for a wedding ceremony and reception.

All of the vendors from this styled shoot did such an amazing job. I was so happy to work with so many of my favorite local and national vendor friends that I haven’t gotten to work with in way too long. Heather from Heather Benge Events is THE most amazing wedding planner who always plans the most elegant, elaborate, over the top, and amazing events. She absolutely knocked it out of the park again here in Indy.

Those of you who have been following me for a while know how obsessed I am with florals, Knox florals did SUCH an amazing job with the flowers for this shoot, just like she always does. The table florals, especially were so unique, and I absolutely LOVED getting to photograph them!

Enjoy these sneak peaks from one of my absolute favorite recent shoots!

A huge thank you to the amazing vendor team:

Creative Partners

Indianapolis Wedding Photographer: Michelle Poteet Photography

Host:  Styled Shoots Across America

Planning & Creative Direction:  Heather Benge Events

Venue:  Iron and Ember Events

Vintage Rentals & Decor: Lost and Found Rentals

Event Rentals: A Classic Party Rentals

Flowers:  Knox Florals

Stationery: Interprintations

Hair & Makeup: Black Swan Beauty Indy

Linens: Nuage Designs Inc.

Cake: Moist Cake Co

Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes

Gown Designer:  Galialahav

Models: April & Jake

Are you looking for a wedding photographer? I would absolutely LOVE to work with you! Feel free to reach out to me over on my contact page to see if I have your wedding date available!

Chicago Elopement

Covid has changed so many wedding plans for brides and groom this year. Unfortunately, Randall and Ivy's big wedding day was on the list of the casualties caused by the pandemic. But I love that they didn't let any of this get them down, and they really made the best of the whole situation. Likeso many 2020 brides and grooms, they chose to still get married this year on their original wedding date in a small ceremony with their closest friends and family. And they moved their big wedding day to next year when they'll have a reception and get to celebrate their marriage the way they envisioned with all of their friends and family at their wedding.

Randall and Ivy's intimate wedding ceremony was so so special. It was so evident how much love these two have for one another. It was also clear just how loved they are by their friends and family who witnessed their sweet vows to each other. I loved getting to photograph this beautiful day. And how much more special is it that they get to do it all again next year. You can never have too many excuses to celebrate your relationship, in my opinion. So I love that these two get to celebrate their love with friends and family twice.

Ivy and Randall, it was SUCH an honor to get to photograph your wedding day! I can't wait to get the two of you in front of my camera again next year for your big wedding reception! Until then, enjoy these photos from your sweet elopement.

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Eagle Creek Engagement Session

I had such a great time hanging out with Valerie and Caleb at their engagement session yesterday evening at Eagle Creek Reservoir. This is one of absolute favorite spots for engagement sessions in the Indianapolis area, and it was such a lovely evening for photos. Whenever I photograph couples at locations I've been to quite a few times before, I love to challenge myself to discover new hidden gem spots or to at least do something new, cool, and creative with the space. Yesterday, I was thankful that Valerie and Caleb trusted my vision and my ideas for locations. I discovered an adorable little dock that I haven't gotten to shoot at before that had the most beautiful view of the sunset. It went so well with Valerie's long, flowing, pink dress. We also used one of my favorite trails as well as a cute bridge and walkway for some variety.

Valerie and Caleb are such an awesome couple with a really cool story! They met during their time at Purdue University, and they actually met on the very first day of their freshman orientation. They started dating their junior year of college, and ended up getting engaged on their post-graduation trip to Yosemite National Park. Caleb proposed on top of a waterfall during a hike! When I heard this story, I knew immediately that I would get along well with these two since I also love to travel and hike. Yosemite is one of my top favorite National Parks, so I was totally blown away when I heard their sweet story for the first time. After how much fun we had last night, I already can't wait for photograph Valerie and Caleb's wedding!

Valerie and Caleb, it was such an honor to get to photograph your engagement photos last night! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing the rest of your photos!

Muncie Farm Wedding

Although this past Saturday was Natalie and Ivan's 4th version of their wedding that they've had to plan so far thanks to Covid-19 and 2020, it was absolutely perfect. I love how relaxed these two love birds were the entire day. While she was getting ready, Natalie told me that as long as she and Ivan woke up married the next morning, they would be happy. That is exactly the kind of attitude everyone should go into their wedding day with. A wedding day is about the love the couple has for each other and for their family and friends. And above anything else, it's about marrying the love of your life. In times like these, flexibility is essential. I'm so thankful for the flexibility of this awesome couple as well as the entire incredible vendor team. Magical Moments Event Planning and Special Occasion Designs by Chrissy were amazing to work with as always. It's always such a pleasure to get to photograph their work, and Ivan and Natalie's wedding day was no exception.

Ivan and Natalie were married at their home and horse farm in Muncie, Indiana with a few of their closest friends and family. One of the things I love most about these two is that they are not afraid to go non-traditional. Their wedding day was so unique and was entirely about who they are as a couple. They didn't feel the need to do things the way most people do, just because that's the way things are usually done. After photographing as many weddings as I have, I appreciate more and more the non-traditional and authentic weddings that show case real love and real people.

Natalie and Ivan, it was such an honor to be your wedding photographer! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full wedding gallery!

A huge thank you to Ivan’s and Natalie’s Amazing Vendor Team:

Indiana Wedding Photographers: Michelle Poteet Photography

Wedding Planners: Magical Moments Event Planning

Venue: Natalie and Ivan’s home and farm

Rantals: A Classic Party Rental

Hair Stylist: Kaylee Phelps

Makeup Artist: Autumn Stockton

Officiant: Nick Fatout

Florist: Special Occasion Designs by Chrissy

July Engagement Photos at Newfields

It was SO good to back at Newfields this afternoon for Lanie and Bryan’s sweet summer engagement session! It had been way too long since I was able to take photos at my absolute favorite spot in the Indianapolis area. Like most of the world, Newfields has been closed for quite awhile due to Covid-19. They finally opened back up recently with tons of new safety measures and precautions in place. Luckily, Lanie and Bryan were willing to be patient and wait for Newfields to open back up so we could shoot their engagement session there, since it’s one of their favorite places in Indianapolis as well. It’s not hard to see why. The Newfields campus and gardens is stunning in absolutely every season of the year.

Lanie and Bryan are getting married next year in Maine, but they wanted to take their engagement photos here in Indiana where they currently live, since Indianapolis is a special place for them. It was SO fun to work with these two love birds who obviously have a blast with each other all the time. I had no trouble getting them to be cute and sweet and cuddly with each other. They were all about it, and I loved that about them. They were such troopers, too, for putting up with the 90 degree temperatures today. You never know what the heat will be like in July here in Indiana, but they were such good sports about it.

Lanie and Bryan, it was such an honor to be your engagement session photographer! I had so much fun meeting and working with the two of you today! I wish you so much happiness and love for your future together. Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full engagement session gallery!

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Summer Wedding at BASH

Brittany and Joe’s wedding day was a dream! It was such an honor to be able to capture such a beautiful, emotional, and special day. One of my favorite parts of the day was when Brittany read Joe’s letter to her after she finished getting ready. She couldn’t help but tear up thinking about getting ready to marry the love of her life. I also loved Brittany and Joe’s sweet first look at Coxhall Gardens. Brittany and Joe included their adorable son, Joey as the ring bearer in their wedding. He was so cute in his tiny tux, and I loved getting to photograph him as well.

The ceremony and reception were both so beautiful, and it was so obvious to everyone just how much love Brittany and Joe have for each other. And I loved getting to photograph them having a blast with all of their closest friends and family throughout the entire day. Brittany and Joe, it was such an honor to get to be your wedding photographer! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full wedding gallery!

Brittany and Joe’s amazing wedding day vendor team:

Wedding Photographer: Michelle Poteet Photography

Wedding Planner: BASH

Florist: Laurilyn Farms

Cake and Other Desserts: Love at First Bite

DJ: Complete Events and Weddings

Hair and Makeup: Something Blue Stylists

Catering: Jonathan Byrd's

Wedding Gown: Marie Gabriel Couture Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses: Lulu's

Save the Dates, Invitations, and Programs: Minted

Ceremony Venue: Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Reception Venue: BASH, 828 Venues

Getting Ready Hotels: Ironworks Hotel Indy, Marriott Indianapolis North

First Look and Portrait Location: Coxhall Gardens

Second Shooter: Andrea Crawford

Rentals: Blue Blossom Florals and The Pink Elephant

Are you looking for a wedding photographer? I would absolutely LOVE to work with you! Feel free to reach out to me over on my contact page to see if I have your wedding date available!

Geist Reservoir Engagement Session

Erin and Natalia’s sunrise engagement session on Geist Reservoir was totally worth waking up before the sun for! Sunrise engagement sessions are perfect for this time of year, because we can take all of our photos before it starts getting too hot. It’s also nice because there is hardly anyone else awake at that time, so we don’t have to worry about getting other people in the background of our photos. I loved getting to photograph these two love birds in their backyard right on the lake, because it’s such a special place for the two of them. They both love taking the boats and paddleboards out on the water together. We also used a park in their neighborhood that also included the lake in the background before heading over to Ritchie Woods Nature preserve for more photos at the end of our session. I loved all of the locations we used for these photos!

Natalia and Erin are getting married next year at Balmoral House, one of my favorite venues in the Indianapolis area. Since these two are both soccer players that love being active and outdoors, the indoor/outdoor flexibility of Balmoral House and all of their property was a perfect fit for them. I already can’t wait to photograph these two again on their wedding day after how amazing their engagement session was!

Erin and Natalia, you two are awesome, and I LOVED getting to photograph you at your engagement session. I already can’t wait for your wedding day next year. Enjoy these sneak peaks while I finish editing your full engagement session gallery!

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Traders Point Creamery Engagement Session

Ally and Ben were THE cutest at their engagement session last night at Traders Point Creamery. We had so much fun taking adorable photos and exploring the entire property. This location is so special, because it’s where Ally and Ben will be getting married in just a few short months! I’ve been looking forward to their wedding for so long, because I LOVE Traders Point Creamery and have been dying to shoot a wedding their. Plus, of course, I love Ally and Ben’s love story, and I just couldn’t wait to get these two in front of my camera.

They had so much fun with the session and just hanging out with each other getting to be all cute and cuddly. I love when my couples think of their engagement session as a fun date night where they get to dress up and have fun together. Having the photos afterwards is just an awesome bonus.

It was so fun getting to explore all of Traders Point Creamery. This place is amazing with such diverse background options for photos, from the red barn to the fields of wildflowers, to the beach, dock, and ponds, this place has it all. They even have chickens and cows running around. See if you can spot the cow in the background of some of the photos.

Ally and Ben, I absolutely LOVED getting to photograph you two last night, and I can’t wait to have you in front of my camera again in October! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full engagement session gallery! I can’t wait to send you the rest of your photos.

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Intimate Wedding at Balmoral House

Despite two canceled destination weddings and rain forcing them to change their wedding day plans again this weekend, Hilary and Chris may have been the most joyful bride and groom I have ever had the pleasure of working with. This sweet couple had such a laid back, go with the flow, down to earth type of attitude about their wedding day that made photographing them so fun!

Their wedding day was intimate with only 17 guests and a zoom link for everyone else. I loved that they still had an entire wedding day with a sweet ceremony and a fun reception with their closest friends and family. Balmoral House was the perfect location for such a small elopement. With all of its indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception locations, there are so many options to choose from as well as rain backups, like Hilary and Chris were able to utilize.

I love the lighting of the main room in Balmoral House where Hilary and Chris held both their ceremony and reception. The huge windows and beautiful fireplace are such a gorgeous backdrop for sweet wedding day vows. Luckily, it stopped raining long enough for us to get some beautiful bride and groom portraits around the stunning grounds at Balmoral House, which has multiple acres of photo backdrops. And the reception was so fun with a mimosa bar for the guests. How fun is that?!

Hilary and Chris, you two are such an amazing couple, and I know you have a lifetime of happiness ahead of you! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full wedding day gallery!

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Eagle Creek Anniversary Session

I can’t believe it has already been a whole year since I photographed Katie and Justin’s wedding! Time sure does fly, but I was so excited to see these two again for their one year anniversary session at Eagle Creek Reservoir last weekend. And I was even more excited to meet their tiny adorable golden retriever puppy named Goose! There’s nothing that makes my heart happier as a photographer than getting to photograph a cute puppy at a couples session! Goose was a little sleepy but totally adorable and so well behaved for how young she is! And of course, Katie and Justin were just as fun and photogenic as ever. I absolutely loved their wedding day at Finely Creek Vineyards last June. And I love their love.

It’s always such an honor to get to photograph my sweet couples at so many different stages throughout their relationship from engagement to their wedding day and anniversary sessions and family photo shoots afterwards. What better way to celebrate such a special life event than with a photo shoot. We lucked out with the perfect day at Eagle Creek with such a beautiful golden hour. This park is quickly becoming one of favorite places for engagement sessions and anniversary photos. It offers so many different location options with diverse backdrops throughout the park. It has beautiful fields, stunning trails, and of course, the gorgeous views of the reservoir.

Katie and Justin, I LOVED getting to photograph you two again, and I was so glad that goose got to join this time as well. Enjoy these sneak peaks! Your full gallery will be on its way super soon!

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