52 Week Challenge, Week 12: Sunkissin'

Something that I have learned, yet don't always remember when out on a photo shoot, is to turn around.  What I mean is often times the best scene for your next best shot is behind you, but you miss it if you don't turn around.

I had a great time with my clients Mae and Kevin tonight as we ventured downtown on this beautiful spring evening to enjoy the evening sunset.

Our goal was to end the session on the balcony of their condo building to catch the sunset and as we walked out onto the balcony I immediately noticed the beautiful golden sun.  I knew we were in for some great shots!  I got many of them!

As we were leaving and I went to go open the door to go back into the building, I turned around and saw  how the warm sun filled the covered part of the balcony and immediately ushered the love birds back into the sun. One more moment to capture...some sunkissin'!

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Indianapolis Engagement Photographer: Winter Snow Session

I can't say that I love being cold.  Although I grew up in Wisconsin, Rochester, NY and of course, Cleveland, OH, I am very familiar with cold weather! Years of Catholic school have turned my legs numb to the cold, from wearing uniform skirts during the winter months.   I will also admit that  my two and a half years that I spent in California ruined me! My blood thinned and in the words of my father, I turned into a "Wussie" when it comes to the cold.

That all being said, I never thought I would be so excited to do an engagement session in the snow! When Sarah and Anthony contacted me about doing their engagement session, I was excited that they wanted to do a "Winter/Christmas" themed session since they got engaged right before Christmas.  This of course warmed my heart, because my husband and I got engaged at Christmas.  Little did I know that we were going to get our first official snow fall of 2015 the day before their shoot. SCORE!

We headed over to Jay's Tree Farm in Mooresville, IN and thank you to my husband who recommended I put on several layers of clothes before leaving. (Thank you Jesus for my husband who works outside in this cold weather!)

It was cold, but we pushed through and it was SO worth it!  I am so pleased with how their images turned out and I am so excited to share a few of my favorites with you!

Sarah and Anthony, you two were real troopers!  I will not admit who was the least happy of the two about being out in the cold, OK Anthony?!  (Oh, sorry!) Regardless their LOVE kept them warm! They were so darn cute cuddling together to keep each other warm!

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Fishers Engagement Photographer: Sarah + Robert Engagement Session

The weather broke for a day!  This winter has been long, and some day it will be over....but we did have a nice day last week and I was finally able to take Sarah and Robert downtown for their engagement session!  It was a beautiful day and everyone was out to enjoy the great weather. Therefore I had to work around the crowds as I was shooting.

Their wedding will be here in just a few weeks, so I really enjoyed spending the day with them in anticipation of the Big Day in May!  They will be getting married at the charming Historic Ambassador House here in Fishers, and I am really excited because it is a great venue for a small intimate wedding!

Love the Indianapolis Skyline!

I am kind of a sucker for the kissing pictures!

I love how their faces light up with LOVE!

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Fall photoshoots: Sneak Peek

I Have said it before and I will say it again and again and again....I LOVE FALL! When I lived in California for a few years after college, the season of fall is one of the things I missed the most. Nothing beats the colors, the breeze, the smells, the joy that fall brings!!

That all being said, I for sure couldn't pass up the opportunity to do all the fall photoshoots I had in October and November, despite my ever growing belly. It was worth it to capture one of the most colorful falls I have seen in awhile. Just delightful! Add the the fall color all the love I was honored to capture in these engaged couples and a family session. I love my job!!

So, I had 14 photoshoots this fall and I can finally say I have finished editing all my photoshoots and weddings from the season, so Baby Sweetness can officially come now. Forget that my bag is not packed...my editing is done! =)

Whitney and Brett

Heather and Steve

Shaunna and Nate

Julie and Steve

Mecca and Josh

Jordan and Carl

The Watson Family

Brandi and David

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Indianapolis Photographer: Session Updates

 I promise the lack of posts have not been for lack of work....I have been so busy that posting to my blog has been put on the back burner.  To see all my recent work, best to follow me on Facebook.

So here we have a collection of shoots...a First Communion, a super fun Senior portrait session, an adorable baby and a couple that is super in love!

Let me expand a bit on this couple....Michelle and Kevin are getting married in Mexico in May...and guess who they want to take with them!  YUP!  It's me and my husband!!  We are so excited and honored to be the storytellers for their special day.  (Ok and we are pretty hyped about traveling to Riviera Maya as well in order to capture their story!).  They are a super fun couple and I had a blast doing their engagement session, which was a small taste of how much fun we are going to have in Mexico.  Can't wait to share more about them later! 

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Indianapolis Engagement Photographer: Abbie & John

Abbie and John won an engagement session with me at a Indy Wedding Ideas Bridal Show.  I liked Abbie instantly upon meeting her.  When I met her fiance, John, on the day of the shoot, I couldn't get over how cute and precious this couple was.  Being a devout Catholic, born and raised in the faith, I noticed the scapular that Abbie was wearing right away and it warmed my heart when I learned that John will be coming into the Church this Easter.  They are a beautiful couple and their love for each other was truly evident!

We had a blast at the Indianapolis Art Museum taking pictures.  We went back into the 100 Acre Woods they have set up in the back and got some really fun shots!  We also took advantage of the Golden Hour of light! 

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Indianapolis Engagement Photographer: Abbie + John

Abbie and John are such a delight!  I really enjoyed meeting Abbie at the Indy Wedding Ideas bridal show and when I met John it was a joy to meet her perfect match.  As a Catholic myself, I noticed the scapular that Abbie was wearing around her neck.  I was excited to learn that John is coming into the  Catholic Church this Easter.  I will for sure be praying for him as he prepares for all the sacraments he will receive and the sacrament of Marriage they will receive in May.  Congrats you two, you are a beautiful couple!!  It has been so fun getting to know you guys!!

We had a lot of fun taking pictures at the Indianapolis Art Museum back in the 100 Acre Woods. Quite enchanting! 

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