Centennial Park Bridal Expo Winner

February 28, 2020 Steve Vansak

Urban bridal portrait in downtown Chicago.

This past week I presented at the 2020 Centennial Park Bridal Show. It was a snowy evening but everyone was in high spirits.

Congratulations to Angela Agelson who wins a $100 Gift Certificate. This can be applied to a Wedding Package | Bridal Portrait Session | Engagement Photography, | Intimate Portraits and more. NOTE: You must claim the prize by May 31st, 2020 and use the prize in calendar year 2020.

Here is how to claim your prize: Respond to the email I will be sending you shortly or call 219-779-7137 or fill out the Contact Form. Schedule a meeting where I will hand you over the certificate for the prize. Use the certificate by December 31st, 2020.

A bride looks down at her bouquet of flowers during her summer wedding.

My wedding year 2020 is pretty much booked up, but there are a few Fridays and Sundays that are open. I have one Saturday open in July and August. November and December of 2020 have a couple of Saturdays open as well. Please inquire about your date via the Contact Form right here.

I have booked a handful of 2021 dates, but a number of popular dates are still available for next year.

Happy planning!!

2019 Centennial Park Bridal Show Prize Winner

February 28, 2019 Steve Vansak

A gang of bridesmaids rushes toward the camera at County Line Orchard.

Last night I presented at the 2019 Centennial Park Bridal Show. I was right next a chocolate brownie cheesecake vendor so I had many happy brides and couples stop by to visit with desserts in their hands. To those who filled out my raffle I told you I would be having my pet rabbit Sam pick the winner. Well, I wasn’t kidding!! Here’s Sam picking our prize winner…

Congratulations to Krissy Bremer who wins a $100 Gift Certificate. This can be applied to a Wedding Package, Bridal Portrait Session, Engagement Photography, Intimate Portraits and more. NOTE: You must claim the prize by May 31st, 2019 and use the prize in calendar year 2019.

Here is how to claim your prize:

Respond to the email I will be sending you shortly or call 219-779-7137 or fill out the Contact Form.
Schedule a meeting where I will hand you over the certificate for the prize.
Use the certificate by December 31st, 2019.

If you are not a winner of the prize and you hire me as your wedding photographer, please mention that you were at this show. I will add a complimentary 11x14 Professional Print to your package as a thank you. Please fill out the Contact Form to schedule your meeting.

I want all potential clients to have awesome wedding photos. If I have your date booked, I'd be glad to send you to another highly qualified wedding photographer. You deserve great images!! See you soon.

*** cue applause*** Now, everybody celebrate…

Centennial Park Bridal Show 2018 Raffle Winner

March 2, 2018 Steve Vansak

Wedding photo at Centennial Park with cloud cover at golden hour.

The 2018 Centennial Park Bridal Show had a great turnout with lots of happy brides to be visiting a host of vendors such as myself. I met many lovely couples too as a few 'grooms to be' bravely entered the ballroom with enticements of cake samples and cocktails. Oh and the weather was great too!! (except for the rain as I was leaving)

Thanks to everyone who stopped by my booth to view my work and chat. When I do these shows, I usually raffle off a prize at my booth and The Centennial Park 2018 Bridal Fair was no exception. This year the Region Weddings prize is a Local Engagement Session + an 11x14 Canvas Print - a $600.00 value. Engagement photos can be found on the Gallery Page.

A newly married couple gazes across the Centennial Park bride as sun engulfs them.

For those of you who were not picked, keep reading to the end as I have something special for you as well. For now, let's unveil our winner.

Our winner is Grace Matke. Congratulations Grace!! Please follow up with me to receive your prize.

Here is how to claim your prize:

Respond to the email I will be sending you shortly or call 219-779-7137 by May 31st, 2018.
Schedule a meeting where I will hand you over the prize certificate in person.
Use the prize by December 31st, 2018 (scheduling is subject to photographer's availability)

If you are not a winner of the prize and you hire me as your wedding photographer, please mention that you were at this show. I will add a complimentary 11x14 Professional Print to your package as a thank you. Fill out the Contact Form to schedule your meeting.

Question of the day: I'm often asked - "Why should I hire you over the 12 other photographers here?" I'm not arrogant and I would hate to denigrate other people's work, but here is the honest answer:

Quality. Please take a look at my gallery page and pay close attention to eyes, expression, lighting, uniqueness, etc. Now go compare. Pay attention to the eyes. Are they dark and not well lit? Is the picture simply not exciting? You are going to look beautiful on your big day. Let's capture that - no raccoon eyes for those sunny day pictures, no flat unexciting lighting for those couples photos, no grainy church or reception pictures, etc. These things are simply unacceptable. I've worked hard for 10 years to master techniques to have you, your family and guests looking great and I would love to employ them for your big day.
Experience: I'm a full time photographer which means my livelihood depends upon giving you great service, good and honest advice, and images that you are going to want to show off to your friends. Referrals are a big part of my business.
Hard work: If a photographer is resting on their back foot on wedding day, they are doing you a disservice. Moments happen in an instant and part of the job is being on constant alert. No photographer is perfect, but if they aren't striving to be then they should be doing something else.

I have many other tidbits of information for you and I would love for you to schedule an appointment to visit my office so I can show you more of my work and answer more of your questions.

Lastly, I want all potential clients to have awesome wedding photos. If I have your date booked, I'd be glad to send you to another highly qualified wedding photographer whom I trust. You deserve great images!! See you soon.

A couple have their first look / reveal overlooking the lake at Centennial Park.

NWI Bridal Expo 2018 Prize Winner

January 22, 2018 Steve Vansak

The 2018 NWI Bridal Expo at The Porter County Expo Center was a big success with lots of happy brides to be visiting a host of vendors such as myself. I met many lovely couples too as a few 'grooms to be' bravely entered the ballroom with enticements of cake samples and cocktails.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by my booth to view my work and chat. When I do these shows, I usually raffle off a prize at my booth and The NWI Bridal Expo was no exception. This year the Region Weddings prize is a Local Engagement Session + an 11x14 Canvas Print - a $600.00 value. Below is a sample of engagement photos. More can be found on the Gallery Page.

2017 Engagement Photos in Northwest Indiana, Chicago and Milwaukee. — 2017 Engagement Photos in Northwest Indiana, Chicago and Milwaukee.

A tender moment at Ogden Gardens in Valparaiso, Indiana.

For those of you who were not picked, keep reading to the end as I have something special for you as well. For now, let's unveil our winner.

Our winner is Kalie Langlois. Congratulations Kalie!! Please follow up with me to receive your prize.

Here is how to claim your prize:

Respond to the email I will be sending you shortly or call 219-779-7137 by May 31st, 2018.
Schedule a meeting where I will hand you over the prize certificate in person.
Use the prize by December 31st, 2018 (scheduling is subject to photographer's availability)

If you are not a winner of the prize and you hire me as your wedding photographer, please mention that you were at this show. I will add a complimentary 11x14 Professional Print to your package as a thank you. Fill out the Contact Form to schedule your meeting.

Question of the day: A mother of the bride at yesterday's show how asked me this - "Why should I hire you over the 50 other photographers here?" I'm not arrogant and I would hate to denigrate other people's work, but here is the honest answer:

Quality. Please take a look at my gallery page and pay close attention to eyes, expression, lighting, uniqueness, etc. Now go compare. Pay attention to the eyes. Are they dark and not well lit? Is the picture simply not exciting? You are going to look beautiful on your big day. Let's capture that - no raccoon eyes for those sunny day pictures, no flat unexciting lighting for those couples photos, no grainy church or reception pictures, etc. These things are simply unacceptable. I've worked hard for 10 years to master techniques to have you, your family and guests looking great and I would love to employ them for your big day.
Experience: I'm a full time photographer which means my livelihood depends upon giving you great service, good and honest advice, and images that you are going to want to show off to your friends. Referrals are a big part of my business.
Hard work: If a photographer is resting on their back foot on wedding day, they are doing you a disservice. Moments happen in an instant and part of the job is being on constant alert. No photographer is perfect, but if they aren't striving to be then they should be doing something else.

I have many other tidbits of information for you and I would love for you to schedule an appointment to visit my office so I can show you more of my work and answer more of your questions.