Matt + McKenah's Backyard Wedding {Fishers, IN}

“ You are whatever a moon has always meant and whatever a sun will always sing.” - E. E. Cummings

Henry + Hanna's Snowy Winter Wedding Day - Part 1 {Lafayette, IN}

Henry + Hanna

Brimming with joy, tenderness, passion, hope, and grace. Full of the Spirit. Their wedding day was cold, graced with the season’s last snow underfoot.

These two know how to throw a party, and as I was not willing to skimp on evidence a there is a whole post just dedicated to the colorful dance floor and departure: Henry + Hanna’s Colorful Dance Floor Wedding Day Part 2.

Jacob + Emily's Nature Lover's Engagement Session {Indianapolis, IN}

There was much dancing throughout this session. It was while dancing, on a dock in their college town, that Jacob realized he was in love with Emily.

I am so excited to capture their first dance come June!

Andrew + Katie's Downtown Muncie Wedding {Muncie, IN}

I have known Andrew since he was a wild thing, running everywhere and tackling everything with his pack of middle school boys. He is full of joviality and the best kind of humor - the sort that lifts up instead of tears down. Wasn’t it just yesterday I was capturing his senior photos? Now, he has wedded the song in his heart: Katie. They met their first day at Ball State. Both music majors. My favorite moment of the wedding was when they surprised their parents with a serenade: she singing Misty by Ella Fitzgerald and he on his trumpet. What a joy to be a part of their day.

Henry + Hanna's Black-eyed-Susan Filled Field Engagement Session {Indianapolis, IN}

This field. These two.

They danced and laughed under ardent sun turned glowing crescent.

Full of bright hope and confidence.

I am so excited to photograph their vows come winter!

Chris + Hope's Sun Drenched Tropical Wedding {Miami, FL}

I was struck by how many photos of hands I'd captured during Chris and Hope's wedding day. Grandpa holding Bride's veil, Groom's' thumb caressing his love's jaw, Father of the Bride holding a perfect euchre "loner" hand, hands mingled in prayer, flower girl reaching up to beautiful Bride, and Mother of the Bride's hand clasped in that of her daughters.

I know Chris and Hope's deepest desire is to know and serve Christ in their marriage. Thus, my prayer for this Indiana girl and Haitian boy is Moses' words in Psalm 90:17:

"May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us;
establish the work of our hands for us—
yes, establish the work of our hands."

A also have to share a favorite moment from the day:

I, Chris, a bridesmaid, groomsmen, and two empty car seats were packed liked sardines into a little sedan heading back to the wedding site after portraits at a park. The bridesmaid asked if Chris thought he would tear up seeing Hope walk down the aisle to which Chris shared that he might get emotional thinking about his dad, who had passed away a couple years ago, not being there. A few minutes later he mentioned as we were passing a cemetery “that’s where my dad is buried." We immediately suggested a stop and Chris was able to take a special moment with his dad at his gravesite. Such a beautiful gift from God.

Will + Erin's Bluebell Wood Engagement

When Erin was a girl she walked through this bluebell wood and dreamed about some day being wed on this hill of blue. Not deterred by recent rains, we waded through knee high water to return to this significant spot for her engagement session with Will.

They lying in the bluebells reminds me of the Midsummer Night’s Dream monologue:

I know a bank where the wild thyme blows,
Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows,
Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine,
With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine:
There sleeps Titania sometime of the night,
Lull’d in these flowers with dances and delight;

And if the high water wasn’t wild enough…I am 90% sure we spotted a bobcat on our walk out of the park!

Dean + Becky's Art Gallery Wedding

Dean and Becky wed downtown Indianapolis in a historical church which supports and shares space with an art center. The setting, a beautiful mix of tradition, fun, boldness, and peacefulness, suited them as a couple. 

Wedding: Redeemer Presbyterian Church & Harrison Center for the Arts / Reception: Speakeasy / Cardboard Art Installation for First Look: Quincy Owens / Bride's Gown: Willowby by Watters Design / Bride's Ring: MinimalVS/ Bride's Makeup: Maranda Lujajohnson / Bride's Hair: Shannon Kennedy / Groom's Suit: Joseph Abbound / Groom's Ring: Carbon6 / Bridesmaid's Dresses: David's Bridal / Groomsmen's Suits: Jos A Banks / Food Truck: Serendipity Mobile Catering / Cake: Coconut Passion Fruit from The Cake Bake Shop / Donuts: Jack's Donuts / Balloons: Etsy 

Kevin + Brooke Engagement Session Part 1 (West Lafayette, IN}

Kevin + Brooke: tender, dashing, and adventurous. 

They met through leadership in Purdue's Chi Alpha campus ministry where their affection grew gently and brightly. 

Completely natural in front of the camera, they made my first photography gig a breeze! 

In Love with my Best Friend

Four years ago today I wed my best friend. 

I send him kisses from across the sea and smile as I think of his kind, loving eyes. I am humbled at how God has poured out His grace towards me in giving me the gift of a life with precious, fiery Zade.

Joyous anniversary to my beloved and my friend.