Photography & Videography Blog
From a Birthday Party to "I Do": The Indianapolis Engagement of Emily and Patrick
Kaitlyn Smale | July 21, 2026Emily and Patrick's love story started at a mutual friend's birthday celebration, where the two first met. What began as a casual introduction soon grew into something more! While many proposals are meticulously planned with glamorous outfits and scenic backdrops, Patrick chose a moment that perfectly reflected their relationship—completely genuine and wonderfully unexpected. The couple was staying at Patrick's sister's home in Texas before leaving for a family cruise to Galveston. Emily was enjoying breakfast in her pajamas, with no idea that one of the biggest moments of her life was about to happen. "Oh my goodness—in a way that was very us," Emily laughs. "It was first thing in the morning and I was still in my PJ's eating breakfast, hair and teeth unbrushed, and I was telling him about how I'd had a dream that he'd broken up with me. He then said, 'I actually had something to ask you' and got down on one knee. I mostly blacked out after that but remember spitting out the bite of breakfast sandwich I'd had in my mouth."
A Grand Rapids E-Session Full of Gatsby Glamour: The Engagement of Hailie & Austin
Kaitlyn Smale | July 14, 2026Hailie and Austin's love story began at a college party at Western Michigan University. Hailie was attending WMU at the time, while Austin was visiting a friend.
From College Classmates to Forever: The Indianapolis Engagement of Lauren & Cade
Kaitlyn Smale | July 7, 2026Some love stories begin with a grand gesture, while others start with something much simpler—like being assigned to the same group project.
Romance in Chicago: The Engagement Session of Carolyn & Elliot
Kaitlyn Smale | June 23, 2026Some love stories seem destined from the very beginning, and for Carolyn and Elliot, fate had a funny way of bringing them together.
Capturing Colorful, Authentic Love Stories with Southern Indiana Photographer Neeley Photography
Kaitlyn Smale | June 5, 2026Every couple wants wedding photos that feel like them—not stiff, overly posed images that blend in with every other gallery. That's exactly what couples can expect when working with Neeley Photography.
Golden Sage Romance: An Opulent Chicago Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | May 26, 2026Inspired to combine the feel of a classic, romantic wedding with the modern luxe style, Cherita of Chic and Classy Events created a golden and sage wedding scene that combined the two.
Telling Love Stories That Last for Generations with Indianapolis Photographer Elisha Kaldahl Photography
Kaitlyn Smale | May 22, 2026Wedding photos are more than just beautiful images from one unforgettable day—they become family heirlooms, preserving the beginning of a new chapter for generations to come.
Twice the Surprise: Joel & Riley’s Indianapolis Engagement Session
Kaitlyn Smale | April 20, 2026Some love stories are carefully planned—others unfold in ways you could never quite imagine. For Joel and Riley, their story is a little bit of both, filled with meaningful moments, unexpected twists and a connection that feels truly meant to be!
From High School Sweethearts to Forever: The Engagement Session of Brianna and Kyle in Cleveland, Ohio
Kaitlyn Smale | April 13, 2026Some love stories begin with a grand gesture—but for Brianna and Kyle, it all started in the most familiar place: high school. “Kyle and I met in high school!” Brianna shares.
Capturing Moments That Last: Meet Michigan Photographer Cassie Nicole Photography & Design
Kaitlyn Smale | April 10, 2026Life’s most meaningful moments often pass in the blink of an eye—but for Cassie Nicole Photography & Design, those fleeting seconds are exactly what deserve to be preserved forever.