Megan and Andrew's Outdoor Wedding Pt. 2

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Yesterday, I posted a video of highlights from Megan and Andrew's outdoor wedding in Crown Point, Indiana on the steps of the old courthouse.  Today we will cover the Getting Ready portion through the ceremony.  These aren't all the images of course, but will give you an idea of how the day went along with some editorial by me.

I got to the Crown Point Square a little early so I could take these shots.  I thought it might be fun to add even more hometown flavor with some greetings around from the town and area business. Okay, so I added this in - it's still fun though, right?

Megan and her bridesmaids decided to get ready at Amore Restaurant which is where the reception would be held later that night.  She wore her favorite "Andy" work shirt and I think this image shows how to take something ordinary (sitting in chair, awaiting make up ) and turn it into an image for the wedding album.  Also below is a close up of the shirt.

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When I knew the girls had had enough of the paparazzi for awhile, I drifted upstairs for some detail shots...

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Look what I found?  A real, live bridesmaid in dress and all!!  Time for a quick portrait...

I basically spent this entire time going back and forth between the girls, detail shots and images of the courthouse area which was being set up across the street.  My assistant Kristin was there to help with lighting and placement for the detail shots.

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Soon I was outside awaiting the ceremony to begin and taking shots of the crowd and the awaiting groom.  Once I saw the wedding party approaching (see above), I knew we were about to begin.

Megan walked out with her two brothers who escorted her up front to the groom Andrew.

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The Rev. Doug Klukken of Free Spirit Inner Faith Church was the officiator and he did a great job putting everyone at ease and providing some laughs.

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I thought Megan's gloves were a nice, classic touch to her lovely dress...

Pastor must have said something whimsical here...

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Some of my favorites from the ceremony include this one of the just married couple walking back down the aisle as man and wife...

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Tomorrow we will cover the formals and reception.  Congratulations again to Megan and Andrew!!

Megan & Andrew's Outdoor Wedding Pt.1

The weather was looking grim in the morning during our "getting ready" session and we even had a few drops of rain.  However, by the time the ceremony got under way, the threatening weather disappeared.  Even the officiator commented on this during the ceremony.

Here are a few images and a video montage of the wedding highlights.  Come back tomorrow when I take you from the Getting Ready Portion through the Ceremony with lots of images and comments.

To view this video in full screen in high quality, please visit this link:

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Walk the beach with Rebecca and Jack

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Rebecca and Jack met at Hillside Church in Crown Point, Indiana.  Jack proposed to her at The Dunes beach area in Gary, Indiana.  So, for their engagement shots, they decided to capture both settings.

We started the session at Hillside Church where we tried environmental portraits to show the church and it's scenery, but also some close up portraits.

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The happy couple chose this hugging shot as their wall portrait....

This next image seemed to be begging for a painterly like texture to it....

I always like to have my couples in some walking shots where they are gazing at each other and unaware of the camera.  

I'm so glad Rebecca and Jack chose an engagement session as this will make their wedding images go even smoother as they will be fully comfortable with me on their big day.

Next up was The Dunes beach area off of Lake Michigan.  It was important to them to capture the area where Jack proposed and Rebecca obviously said "yes".  

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Here we go with the classic walking along the shore shot...

We got caught up in some Northwest Indiana traffic on the way to the beach so we arrived there later than planned.  This was okay because we ended up with some great color in the sky.

This silhouette with the blue toned sky was picked as the back cover for Rebecca and Jack's engagement book.

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Congratulations to Rebecca and Jack.  See you guys in October for your Fall Wedding.

New Packages for Weddings, High School Seniors and More

I've spent the past year shooting many weddings, families and high school seniors - in the studio and out.  I've also spent considerable time meeting, talking and LISTENING to their thoughts and ideas.  From the initial meeting all the way to Premiere Night, many ideas have come forth just from listening to what people have to say.  Fortunately, they have been saying a LOT of positive things.  Thank you!!

However, one thing that has been lacking has been choice within my photography packages.  I wanted to keep it simple (still do) with one package and everything else as an add on, but in that effort things were missing.  So, starting today I begin rolling out new packages with more product options.  I still think it's fairly simple and I have it laid out on one sheet.  Here are some links so you can go have a look...

Wedding Photography Packages

High School Senior Packages

Chicago Sessions Engagement

High School Seniors: Chicago Style

Coming next: an update to my Studio Package and Event/Sports Package.

Also, if you hadn't noticed - all prints now have a Lifetime Guarantee.  All my photography products come from professional labs (no cheap drugstore printing) who stand behind their work.  I have many samples now, so just ask.  You will definitely see the difference in quality.