The Johns Family :: Indianapolis Portrait Photography

One of my favorite things about shooting families is being able to watch them grow over the years. Recently, I shot the Johns family and they are definitely one of the longest growing friendships I've had. The terrific mom and I were in high school together five years ago... okay, ten... okay, so maybe a little more. That's not my point though! My point is that it is so good to reunite with friends and see how life has blessed them.

The shoot was a blast. It was great to let them play at some of my favorite locations and we got some terrific shots! Be sure to check out the slideshow below the pics!

Jess & Ricky :: Indianapolis Wedding Photography

I love when I have a wedding and I think to myself "Self, Wow! That was beautiful!" and then the next weekend I have another wedding and I think to myself "Self, Wow! That was beautiful!" There's something about the celebration of a wedding that is beautiful and unique with each different couple that I find irresistible. Okay, so I'm a softy. I love love.

Anyway, I met Jess and Ricky a few months back for a quick coffee. Two hours later or so, while we were still talking, I realized a couple things: 1) that wasn't a 'quick' coffee and 2) these two were fun to hang out with. If I recall, Ricky even said "Do you always get along with couples so well?" =)

Jumping ahead to last weekend, the fun continued as their day approached. Granted it was sunny and hot out, these two made for some great photos that I know they will cherish forever. Check out some of my favorite pics below and then watch the slideshow for more!

2011 Senior: Kamryn

Every year around this time I get a glimpse of the future. It usually comes in a 17 or 18 year old package. A glimpse of excitement of the unknown. A glimpse of fearlessness or invincibility.

This time, it was from Kamryn - a senior in Munster, Indiana. Unaware of what she's going to do or where she's going to go (my vote is for Notre Dame), one thing she's sure of is that golf will definitely follow her closely. When she recently shot a 71, I chuckled at that number cause I too have shot a 71. The difference... mine was on 9 holes her's was 18! =p

Anyway, we had a blast shooting some pics in Chicago and a few more at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel, In. We got some fun shots below and in the slideshow as well, so be sure to check it out!

Katie & Drew's Wedding : TMNT Style

Okay, I have to admit... I had way too much fun playing with these photos! I had the honor of shooting the beautiful wedding of Katie and Drew. Drew is the brother of a previous bride and is also the famous "flower sniffer" on my website. You'll have to hunt the picture down! It's worth it!

Well, this past weekend was their big day and they were all more than willing to ham it up for me. If you look closely, you do see an intentional resemblance in coloring on the guys that might cause you to think of Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello, & Raphael -- no, not the old dead dudes from history -- rather the one and only turtles in a half shell -- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! That, of course, totally explains the mad hops on the guys in the second picture below. Needless to say, we tend to have a little fun on my shoots!

Be sure to check out the slideshow below the pics for more!

Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson. I wouldn't call it an obsession with him, rather a desire for the simplicity of life in his songs. Jack and I would be BFF's if we had the chance to meet, which almost happened at the concert this past week. Before the show, Jack Johnson, G. Love, and Zach Gill performed on a small side stage giving me pretty good "seats". Check out the video I posted from it.

I've seen him each time he has been in Indy and one of these days I'm going to figure out how to get a press pass because it is nearly painful to listen and not be thinking about which lens or angle I would use for a shot I have in mind with this lighting. So, I did what I could with my point and shoot, and putting aside what I know I could have done with my SLR (aka - my big camera), I do love the moment and imagery of the artist with the manipulated screen shot. Check out the pics below!

2010 ESPY'S

Wow! What a week! I just got back from a week in California which was kicked off with the annual ESPY'S Pre-Party in L.A. This party was packed with celebrities and athletes including Kim Kardashian w/ new "friend" Miles Austin, Apolo Ohno, Jose Canseco, Joaquin Phoenix, Craig Robinson, and many others. The guest host for the night was Jamie Foxx with NFL guest DJ Eddie George and a live performance by the band LMFAO. The party was crazy! Check out the slideshow below to see some of the pics!

I also shot some pics on the red carpet in Hollywood for ESPN's official party. Here are a few pics below, but check out my facebook for more from the night!

My trip ended snapping a few pics of the AVP tournament taking place down the street from me in Hermosa Beach. A few pics are below, but watch it this weekend on tv.

Adrienne & John :: Indianapolis Wedding Photography

Adrienne and John. One's a nurse. One's a teacher. Both couldn't be more perfect for each other. What you will observe in these pictures is a couple who are uniquely and obviously designed for one another. There are these great pieces of personality that come out when you are with them, such as John’s ability to appropriately pull out the perfect movie quote and fittingly make Adrienne’s smile that much more sincere as she delights in him. I love how she too can pull off fun fashion like the bird cage veil! They have this great look and feel that puts people around them at ease and seems to draw one another deeper into each other – while having a blast doing it! Congratulations to you both!

Be sure to check out the slideshow after the pictures!