Comic Themed Engagement Session

November 27, 2017 Steve Vansak

An engaged couple fights crime in the woods of Crown Point.

Life is good for Joshua and Jessica. They’re keeping the streets of Northwest Indiana safe from super villains… you know, normal couple in love kind of stuff. Luckily on their day off from fighting crime I was able to go on a photo shoot to celebrate their engagement.

Our first stop was Chemshaw 13 Donutz & Comics in Crown Point, Indiana. It was here where our super-heroine Jessica placed her coveted ring upon issue #1 of Spiderman (Renew Your Vows) and exchanged knowing glances with Joshua and his shield.

Comic themed engagement photos at Chemshaw 13 Donutz and Comics.

While inside the shop the two crimefighters looked toward the sky as they heard a calling and off we went towards Lemon Lake County Park.

Captain America and Spider-Woman engagement photo.

After ridding the Crown Point park of a number of pesty super villains, Jessica and Joshua continued their engagement session with me. Fall color was still around for our chilly November day. The golden sun certainly helped warm us up.

A ball of golden sun engulfs the woods at Lemon Lake County Park.

The sun was beginning to fall and soon these two crimefighters would be off into the night. The Fall leaves were an incredibly burnt orange at this time against the cool blue of the lake.

Burnt orange leaves against the blue water at sunset.

While the path ahead may have a few super villains to rid the world of, knowing that Jessica and Joshua are ready to suit up is certainly comforting.

““I’m with you ’til the end of the line.””

— Captain America

“Vibrating Venom-Blasts! Now I know what it feels like to be a milkshake.”

— Spider-Woman

If you enjoyed this sneak peek look at Jessica and Joshua's comic themed engagement session, be sure to visit the social media channels below for more images. To inquire about your big day, please do fill out the Contact Form.

Fall Wedding At Holy Name Catholic Church

November 17, 2017 Steve Vansak

Red leaves illuminate at Lourde's Friary for a Fall wedding.

Autumn colors were still with us in mid November for Emily and Jeff's Fall wedding at Holy Name Catholic Church in Cedar Lake, Indiana. Our day started out with breakfast cocktails at Emily's parent's house. The bride looked elegant in her wedding dress as we took portraits in the mirror at home.

Bridal prep for a Fall wedding at Holy Name Catholic Church.

Second photographer Kerrie was with Jeff and the guys and soon we would be arriving for the mid afternoon wedding ceremony at church.

Holy Name Catholic Church was decorated with red as Emily came down the aisle in the arms of her parents. I love the balcony there as it makes for great photos, especially with the long train of the bride's dress.

Fall wedding ceremony at Holy Name Catholic Church.

The bride walks down the aisle at Holy Name Catholic Church.

After family photos, we took church wedding pictures with the wedding party and bride and groom. Then we quickly headed out the door to Lourde's Friary for some Fall color as it gets dark pretty early this time of year.

Bride and groom walk down the aisle at Holy Name Catholic Church in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

Lourdes Friary is an area close to the church where nuns live and it is a wonderfully unique spot for photographs, complete with a lake and at this time of year, lots of Autumn leaves.

Bride and groom walk along the leaves at Lourde's Friary.

Nightfall was approaching and the blue hour was upon us for the wedding party photos.

Fall wedding party photos in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

Fall color at Lourde's Friary for the bride and groom.

Emily's grandmother Rose had recently fallen and injured her hip. Sadly she was confined to a rehab center in Crown Point. We decided to give her a surprise visit with the bride, groom, MOH and best man. She was on the phone getting audio updates about the wedding and when she turned around, there was her granddaughter. She was SO HAPPY!!

Grandma gets a visit on wedding day from the bride and groom.

The red colors really popped for the reception at Center For The Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana. From the centerpieces to the cake decor to the party favors, the sea of red was spectacular in the darkened room.

Red wedding decorations at The Center For Performing Arts.

Wedding reception fun at The Center For Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Emily and Jeff's Fall wedding at Holy Name Catholic Church in Cedar Lake, Indiana. Please follow the social media channels for many more images to come. To inquire about your big day, please fill out the Contact Form.

Dream Showcase 2017 Bridal Show Prize Winner

November 14, 2017 Steve Vansak

The 2017 Big Dream Showcase Bridal Fair at The Halls of Saint George 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 Big Dream Showcase was no exception. This year the Region Weddings prize is a Local Engagement Session + an 11x14 Canvas Print - a $450.00 value. Below is a sample of engagement photos. More can be found in the Engagement Gallery.

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 Sabrina Watts. Congratulations Sabrina!! 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 gift certificate 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.

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.

Passionate Engagement Session With Fall Color

November 10, 2017 Steve Vansak

Two lovers play along the lakefront during their Fall engagement session.

I discovered right away that Ashley and Michael are a very passionate couple in love. I didn't have to coax it out of them as we took photographs all around Lemon Lake County Park in Crown Point, Indiana.

Ashley's outfit blended in nicely with all of the Fall color and man did we ever have that! Lots of yellows and various reds were everywhere as we explored the park.

Yellow leaves fade into the background as a young couple kisses for their Fall engagement photo.

Red, yellow and green leaf trees reflect off the lake at Lemon Lake Park.

The fisherman's pier is one of my favorite spots at the park and I was glad to capture some nice moments between these two for their Save the Date Cards.

Romantic embrace on the pier at Lemon Lake County Park.

The temperature was a bit chilly but we got around that by having these two take some romantic walks snuggling close.

Keeping warm on a brisk Fall walk in the park.

Autumn leaves are everywhere for a Fall engagement session in Crown Point, Indiana.

This is a sneak peek look at Ashley and Michael's romantic Fall engagement session. Stay tuned to the social media channels below for more images. To inquire about your own session or to check on your wedding date, as always please fill out the Contact Form. Stay warm!!