Capturing Love: A Year of Beautiful Weddings Across Northwest Indiana and Chicago

December 4, 2024 Steve Vansak

A couple walks at sunset toward the golf course at Sand Creek Country Club.

As the sun sets upon the 2024 wedding season, it’s time for my annual Year In Review. As usual, I did photography (and video) for many Northwest Indiana and Chicago area couples.

Whether you’re planning your own wedding or just love seeing beautiful wedding photography, this post celebrates the love stories that made 2024 unforgettable.

I hope it does justice to the wonderful love that was on display this past year and my commitment to capturing beautiful and creative wedding photography.

Wedding Ceremony At Heritage Lutheran Church | Sand Creek Reception

November 6, 2024 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom walk down the aisle of Heritage Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana.

When two Valparaiso Alumni get married, you gotta have a first look on campus at the Victory Bell, right?!

We did all of this and more at Lindsey and Mark's fall wedding. They had a church ceremony at Heritage Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana, and a reception at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana.

We started inside the Sand Creek bridal suite with bridal prep while the guys got ready at church.

Fall Wedding At The Pavilion At Sandy Pines

October 29, 2024 Steve Vansak

The bride stares happily between two trees as her groom embraces her lovingly.

Fall weddings, especially in October, are incredibly popular. The amazing color that can be obtained is highly sought after for wedding photography.

Of course, location does matter, and The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana, surely does not disappoint.

Let’s look at Gladys and Joshio’s recent Autumn wedding at the popular golf course wedding venue.

Love After Dark: Capturing the Magic of Engagement Photos At Night

October 24, 2024 Steve Vansak

A couple embraces in a playful moment in a night time urban engagement photo.

I'm all in wherever you choose to have your engagement photos done. Whether it’s the local park in the Fall or a beach engagement session, I’m all about it.

However, consider having an engagement session at night if you’d like to try something different. The city lights of Chicago or a local downtown as your backdrop can make for unique and romantic images.