Kasey & Ben’s Wedding . Ft. Wayne IN Wedding Photographer, Columbia City IN Wedding Photographer, Indianapolis Wedding Photographer

Kasey & Ben tied the knot last weekend in Kasey’s home church in the country of Columbia City.  It was the perfect wedding day surrounded by their favorite people, with gorgeous spring weather!  I loved working with Ben & Kasey because they’re such laid back, sweet people!  (There’s a lot of those in the mid-west…lucky me!)  They’re also one of those couples who are obviously in love and admire each other greatly!

Ben was such a great sport during portrait time, since it meant holding Kasey close in most of the photos. 😉  And Kasey frequently would hug around Ben, and bury her head in his chest and just stay there for a minute.  Their love was just so sweet!

But enough talk, take a look….

First Look…I loved that Ben had his dad as his Best Man.  And dad, David, helped himself to a big smooch on his boy’s cheek when it was his turn for a photo!  (hahahahaha!)Kasey with her brothers-in-lawBen with his sisters-in-lawKasey with her 3 sisters, and their wonderful husbands!They got a surprise antique car to leave their ceremony in!Let’s get to the party!This family loves Jesus!Kasey & her Momma!Matron of honor, Kelsey, cracking everybody up!David had us laughing and crying!

Thank you so much, Gibson’s & Lovell’s for letting me capture this awesome wedding day!  It was a pleasure!

 

Hair & Makeup: The Red Stiletto

Desserts: The Cake Lady

New Studio Space! . Ft. Wayne IN Family Photographer, Columbia City IN Family Photographer

We have a bonus room in our home that has served many purposes over the last 6 years that we’ve lived here.  But this was always a dream of mine.  And my husband and I finally made it happen!

Of course to christen the space I photographed my 2 favorite tiny dancers!  (If you don’t already know these faces, these are my girls Mali Lu (5 years old) and Ivy Lane (2 years old).

This space will serve well for Newborn Sessions & Mini Sessions, like the upcoming “Mommy & Me” mini’s on April 27th & 28th.

Baby Anniston . Ft. Wayne IN Newborn Photographer, Columbia City IN Newborn Photographer, Indianapolis IN Newborn Photographer

Sweet baby Anniston has a pretty great gig being the child of Maddie & David!  What gentle and loving parents for this perfect little lady!  I can’t wait for them to journey through parenthood with Annie!

Payne Family . Ft. Wayne IN Family Photographer, Columbia City IN Family Photographer

While back in my hometown of Sarasota Florida last month I did an extended family session for my Aunt & Uncle and all of their kids and grandkids.  (I’m a tad partial to these folks!  I love them and miss them so much!!)

An Extended Family session is 2 hours long which allows plenty of time for multiple poses of every combination!

Combinations I typically take: the BIG family, individual families, kids, individual kids, couples, Grandma & Grandpa with the grandkids, adult siblings & spouses, and any other cute moments that happen naturally! 

Maddie’s Maternity Session (& nursery!!) . Ft. Wayne IN Maternity Photographer, Columbia City IN Maternity Photographer

Maddie & I met through a mutual friend a few years ago, and we’ve worked together on a couple creative projects since then.  She’s such a lovely person to collaborate with!  She’s certainly talented, artistic & resourceful!  But also, and maybe even more importantly; she is kind, generous, and a hard worker!  It’s always a pleasure to be with this lovely lady!

And now she & her husband, David, are expecting their first little miracle!  They’ve decided to wait to find out the baby’s gender, which should be pretty exciting in the delivery room!  (I wouldn’t know, I didn’t have the patience to wait with my own kids).  But she did an awesome job preparing a nursery that will work with either gender, and can easily add in bits of masculine or feminine to this neutral palette.

You should also know that decorating & organizing is literally her JOB!  So if you need help with parts of your home, give her a call!  You will love working with her and the spaces she creates!  Click  here to visit her website, Maddie Butterfield Organization + Design!

Big brother-dog Bentley!

Skyler & Nicole’s Engagement . Ft. Wayne IN Engagement Photographer, Columbia City IN Engagement Photographer

Skyler & Nicole were such a sweet couple to work with!  You could tell they were excited to have their photos taken. It’s so special to document your relationship at this stage!  So excited about the future, and so young and good looking!  haha!

These two played it cool as they posed in the chilly weather, and even some rain toward the end!  I love my sweet, amazing couples!  They make my job so fun!

Keith & Kelly’s Engagement . Ft. Wayne IN Engagement Photographer, Columbia City IN Engagement Photographer

Keith & Kelly got engaged earlier this year in front of a waterfall in Wyoming!  Kelly was completely surprised!  Sounds dreamy!!!

I hope we captured a little bit of their love for nature in their engagement session last weekend at Matea Park!  These two were so funny to hang out with!  I can’t wait for their wedding next summer!!

Emma’s Senior Portraits . Ft. Wayne IN Senior Photographer, Columbia City IN Senior Photographer

I’m so glad we could squeeze in Emma’s senior session while we still had some gorgeous leaves hanging on.  We spent the evening at Lakeside Park, in Fort Wayne this week, and she just shines in these photos!  What a beautiful lady!!

Dressler Family . Ft. Wayne IN Family Photographer, Columbia City IN Family Photographer

Did the Dressler’s break into a fortnight dance party?  yes they did!

Did Ashton desperately try to stop his mom?  yes he did!  😉 

Ellenor Senior . Ft. Wayne IN Senior Photographer, Columbia City IN Senior Photographer

Ellenor: Class of 2019!

Matea Park, Ft. Wayne