North Avenue Beach Chicago Engagement Session

July 15, 2015 Steve Vansak

A couple strolls down the boardwalk at North Avenue Beach in Chicago.

Carla and Rob told me it was important that they go to a Chicago beach for their engagement session and that they show off their bright blue anchor that is adorned with their wedding date.

We started their Chicago Engagement Session by boarding the South Shore train and taking shots with the city as our backdrop. Our adventure for their engagement photos saw us making our way toward the Chicago River and ending our session at North Avenue Beach.

Chicago engagement photos on State Street and North Avenue Beach.

Carla and Rob are one of my June weddings for next year. Their homemade anchor proudly showcases their big day. With only one Saturday in June left open, it's going to be another busy year of weddings!!

An engaged couple displays their wedding date on a boat anchor at North Avenue Beach in Chicago..

Our final shot of the Chicago engagement session was taken off the boardwalk at North Avenue Beach with the buildings of the city and Lake Shore Drive in the background.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Carla and Rob's North Avenue Beach Chicago engagement session. To inquire about booking your own, please fill out the Contact Form.

The city of Chicago at night as seen from the beach.

Engagement Photos At Buckley Homestead

June 24, 2015 Steve Vansak

A couple talks and laughs on a bench for their engagement photos on a farm in Lowell.

Gwen and Keith told me recently that they wanted to showcase Buckley Homestead in Lowell, Indiana for their engagement photos. It seemed like a great location to me, surrounded by rural farmlands, rustic barns and scenic greenery. The killer sunset we got was icing on the cake!!

Engagement photos at Buckley Homestead in Lowell, Indiana.

Gwen and Keith brought along a few props such as their wedding date banner, but everything else was naturally there for us. Their September wedding is also in Lowell, Indiana and the old time buggy, paths of farmland and the grain silo will be perfect decor for their big day.

A couple in love walk out of a 1916 era barn at Buckley Homestead.

There were a couple of different outfit changes during our session as we went for a variety of different looks. One of the scenes that caught my eye was this lone tree set against a wonderful blue sky.

A couple shares a kiss next to a lone tree underneath blue skies.

We finished up the engagement session surrounded by trees and some rustic buildings. We said our goodbyes and headed for our vehicles. It was then that I turned the corner and saw the wonderful color in the sky. We had us a beautiful sunset!! Ah, but where is my couple?!! As fate would have it, they were leaving down the same road and I stopped them for a few extra shots with our radiant sky in the background.

This is only a sneak peek of Gwen and Keith's engagement photos at Buckley Homestead. Stay tuned for more. If you would like to book your own engagement session, please fill out the Contact Form to inquire. Weekends are are pretty booked up right now, but various weekdays are open. Enjoy summer!!

Engagement Session In Downtown Valparaiso

June 8, 2015 Steve Vansak

A couple kisses in front of the Porter County Courthouse for their engagement photo.

Gabrielle and Kevin live in Valparaiso and decided to showcase the historic buildings and rich architecture of the downtown square for their engagement session. We took photos all around the Porter County Courthouse and went inside to the Porter County Museum for some very unique engagement pictures.

We started on the porch of the couple's home where they posed with their new puppy. Then it was into the museum for some playful photos along with romantic kisses on the stairwell.

Engagement photo session in downtown Valparaiso.

A couple in love kisses inside the Porter County Museum in Valparaiso.

I was really enjoying this unique take on an engagement session as we shot in and around the Porter County Museum. For me, different is always good. However, I did want to make sure we captured some classic images of the couple smiling for the camera as well as a stroll amongst the beautiful flowers with their colors beginning to really pop as summer begins. Speaking of color, what a great dress Gabrielle chose for the session!!

Close up engagement photo in downtown Valparaiso.

A young couple takes a stroll around the downtown square in Valparaiso.

Weekends are extremely limited with wedding season in full bloom, but weekday engagement sessions are available. Please fill out the Contact Form to reserve your day.

Movie Themed Engagement Session

May 21, 2015 Steve Vansak

A couple watches a film at the Art Theater for their engagement photos.

Melissa and Dustin are movie buffs, so it was no surprise that this is the theme of their wedding next year. We wanted their engagement photos to incorporate this theme as well. What a better place than the iconic Art Theater in downtown Hobart, Indiana. Now that you know the set up, let's go to the movies...

An engaged couple's names adorn the marquee at the Art Theater.

With their names on the marquee and a 'coming soon' designation, it was time to pick up the tickets and head in to see the show. How about a quick smooch on the way in...

A couple kisses outside the movie theater for their engagement photo.

The Avengers are playing and this is a real popcorn kind of film, so time to hit the concession stand for some snacks. Nothing like a little bit of vintage Three Stooges for some comedy relief before the main event. Be on the lookout for rowdy customers throwing popcorn!!

A movie themed engagement session photo collage.

Matinee shows tend to be less crowded, so a perfect opportunity for a quick kiss on the way out. Gotta love the unique mural on The Art Theater walls as well as the red curtain.

A young couple kisses on the way out of the movie theater.

A quick stop at the ticket booth for some pictures before the evening crowd arrives was in order and then off for part two of Melissa and Dustin's movie themed engagement session.

As with most films, there is usually a sequel. Our obvious next step is dinner and then some nightlife in downtown Crown Point. I will have Part 2 from the downtown square up next week. In the meantime, here's a sneak preview...

A couple enjoys the night life in downtown Crown Point.

I hope you have enjoyed this look at Dustin and Melissa's engagement session at the Art Theater. Please stay tuned to the social media sites listed below and stop by here next week where I showcase this couple again all around the Crown Point Square.