On Tuesday I flew out to New York City to accept my Gold Stevie for Creative Individual of the Year in the American Business Awards! This marks my 21st award in the Stevie Award system and it is always such an honor. The Stevie Awards is an amazing award system that honors businesses from all sectors from entrepreneurs to small businesses to multi-billion dollar corporations. It's always such an honor to see my name grace the awards next to some huge corporations. My trip sta

Choosing your wedding venue is one of the most exciting parts of planning. Beyond style and guest capacity, there are a few things photographers always notice. The elements below can dramatically affect your photos. Natural Light Venues with large windows create soft and flattering light. This type of lighting is perfect for light and airy photography styles but is also equally important for all photography styles. Ceremony Lighting Ideally you want even and natural light for

Elizabeth and Ethan are married! YAY! You may remember these two from their engagement session at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, Indiana. (You can view that HERE.) These two first met online a few years ago and hit it off right away. Fast forward to the second anniversary of when they met. They were at Stone Towery Winery and Ethan asked Elizabeth for her hand in marriage. She obviously said yes! Afterwards, they had a surprise engagement party with their friends and family. They

Meet the adorable Anna and Ben! These two first met through their church on a fellowship while they were attending Purdue University. They hit it off right away and knew that they were perfect for each other. Fast forward to March and Ben asked Anna for her hand in marriage. Anna obviously said yes! Anna and Ben will be tying the knot this October at Wea Creek Orchard in Lafayette, Indiana. They are looking forward to celebrating their love with their friends and family. We m

Paige and Steven are married! YAY! These two first met back in 2023. Paige was finishing up her Masters and was fully focused on school, however, a friend persuaded her to give Steven her number. She agreed but only after she graduated. The night she graduated, Steven texted her, and they hit it off right away. After lots of conversations, laughs, and many dates, they became official and have been together ever since! Fast forward a bit and they were celebrating the holidays

If you've ever seen a wedding photo where the couple looks like they're glowing in warm and dreamy light, chances are it was taken during golden hour. Golden hour is one of the most magical times of day for photography and it help make some of the most romantic wedding portraits you'll ever see. As a wedding photographer, it's something I get excited about at every single wedding because the right light can transform an already beautiful moment into something truly breathtaki

Your wedding morning helps sets the tone for the entire wedding day. Here are some simple ways to keep your morning calm and joyful. Choose A Spacious Getting Ready Location Crowded getting ready rooms can create chaos. Getting ready in a spacious room with natural light will allow everyone to relax. Make sure your space is large enough for your wedding party so it can stay clutter free. Start Hair And Makeup Early Hair and makeup is one part of the day that can really run be

Meet the adorable Raegan and Chris! These two have been together for over three years and first met at work. They hit it off fairly fast and the rest is history. Fast forward to December 12 of last year and Chris asked Raegan for her hand in marriage. She obviously said yes! Raegan and Chris will be tying the knot next May at Gathering Acres in Lafayette, Indiana. They can not wait to celebrate their love with all of their friends and family. We met up at the Celery Bog in We

One of the most common things couples tell me before their photography session is "We're so awkward in front of the camera." If you feel this way, you are certainly not alone! In fact, most couples have never been professionally photographed before their engagement session or wedding day (except for maybe their graduation photos). You don't need to know how to pose, perform, or act like a model to have beautiful wedding photos. As a wedding photographer, my job is to guide yo

Jenna and Patrick are married! YAY! You may remember these two from their engagement session at White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. (You can view that HERE.) Jenna and Patrick met way back in 2019 and officially started dating in 2020. They first met through their friends, Amber and Emily (Amber and Emily are actually a past couple of mine too!), and hit it off right away. Fast forward to St. Patrick's Day 2025. Patrick asked Jenna to go on a walk at 100 Acres Pa