Keegan and Heather Married!; Chesterton Indiana Wedding Photography

I first met Keegan and Heather about a month before they were engaged. I took Heather's family photos and since she and Keegan had already been together for 6 years at that point, pictures of them as a couple made sense. (It was safe to say they'd probably last.)
I can't lie. When I took those photos, I was hoping that one day I would be able to shoot their wedding.
This wedding turned out to be something quite special, even for me. Heather and Keegan are adventurous people. They reside in Kentland, Indiana but visit other places often.
It was a surprise when I found out that Keegan proposed to Heather out in Michigan City, IN at the lighthouse. (see my Modern bridal photos in the wedding site galleries for this lighthouse)
My hometown is so close to that very place.
When I heard from Heather's mom that they got engaged I was thrilled! I was shocked when she told me where they planned on traveling to in order to have the wedding and reception... It was none other than my home town, Chesterton!
I was even more floored when they told me that they were getting married in the very church that I grew up in,Liberty Bible Church!
I hadn't been home in a long time and I especially hadn't visited that church in ages! It was so fun to return. I even spotted my old youth pastor, who didn't recognize me after 10 years...(I suppose age will do that).

The ceremony was filled with loads of emotion. I believe I cried about 5 times throughout the day. Their love for one another and God was evident in every part of the day.
The most touching moment for me was when Ken, Heather's dad, saw her in her gown for the first time. He had tears in his eyes as he slowly approached her saying, "I thought I knew what beautiful was..."


Heather and Keegan chose to see one another before the ceremony and I am so glad they did. Tears were flowing then too.






I have so many sweet images from the day. Boris, the DJ from Precision Sound did a fabulous job! Amy at Sandcreek Country Club is an absolute gem to work with and I can't wait for the next wedding I have scheduled to work with her again.

Keegan and Heather are enjoying their honeymoon in Hawaii right now. I wish you two lovebirds a blessed marriage filled with love, respect and worship together! Keep God as your center and everything else will be as He intended it to be!
Love,
Bekah

Michelle 2010; Watseka Illinois High School Senior Photos

Introducing another senior from Watseka High School. Michelle is a beautiful young woman. She is timid and shy. Two qualities I lack, yet admire. Michelle was nervous to go on with our scheduled senior photo shoot because it was going to rain.
When I looked at my cramed schedule I thought that we may not get a nice day again before Spring. So Michelle embraced the weather and went with it. I love the fact that she did. She rocked those rubber boots!
I had been waiting for a senior to shoot in the rain. I love the way an umbrella looks in a photo!
Michelle, you were perfect all day. Every photo of you is so beautiful! I love them all.
Love,
Bekah

The "L"Family/ Karsyn; Hoopeston Illinois Family Photographer

Meet the "L" Family! Margo is special to me because she is the dear woman who teaches my son five days a week in kindergarten. She is so sweet and I enjoy getting to know her more and more on a daily basis. Margo also seems to be one of my biggest fans. M- I appreciate your encouraging words and consistent fan following. I love it when I hear that people stalk my blog/site. It makes me feel really good! Brandon is a police officer, which is ironic because I was running late for our shoot and I got pulled over and got a speeding ticket that night. haha. I can laugh about it now.
Karsyn is the precious little rascal you will see throughout this post. She is every bit of what a 2 year old should be, cute, ornery and full of life! I adored bribing her with fruit snacks. She fell right into all my little traps and it was SOOOOOOO cute.
Thank you "L" family for waiting so long for me to take your photos! I hope you are thrilled with them!
Love,
Bekah

Kadie 2010 Hoopeston Area High School Senior Representative!; Hoopeston, IL Senior Photos

I am so excited to announce that I have FINALLY done a photoshoot for a Hoopeston Senior! Kadie is my first local client inside the town I reside in! Isnt she a knock out?! Kadie, thank you for coming out and smiling all afternoon for me! You are a joy and I can tell you are going to go far in life! I hope you like these photos. To Kadie's family,
It was great meeting you all last night!
With Love,
Bekah

Emma class 2010; Milford, Illinois Senior Photography

Meet Emma! Shes gorgeous, full of spirit, bright and oh so fun!!! I had so much fun on our shoot! She laughs so easily and that always makes my job so much easier! I love Emma's fire engine red hair!!! I think she looks JUST LIKE the actress Sarah Rue from the TV show Eastwick.
Emma, honey... thank you for being so fun! I enjoyed our shoot a ton.
Love,
Bekah

John and Haley Engaged!; The Country Mouse and the City Mouse; Chicago Wedding Photography

Meet John and Haley. These two grew up in different worlds. Haley grew up on a farm in Central Illinois and John grew up on the south side of Chicago. Now both reside in Chicago. John is a police officer and I hear a thick Chicago accent when he speaks. Haley doesn't have an accent though she resides in the city now.
When I asked Haley how they met she smiled. "Kind of at a bar, but really it was a benefit I was attending. I went with a friend and John was the security guard at the door. After I saw him, I walked up to my friend and said, 'Man! He is cute!' Pretty quickly after that we were talking."
These two have been together for 3 years and I am honored to be photographing their wedding this coming June. Enjoy these great photos you two. I had a ton of fun with you and Nancy (Haley's mom).
Love,
Bekah

The S Family!; Covington Indiana Photography

Meet the "S" Family! They were so cute and sweet. I enjoyed getting to hear your story, Brandon and Brittani! God has blessed you and I am sure you are aware of it.

I am amazed all the time by the people I meet through my job. I get to know you, capture your memories and display them through my work as I see them. I am honored, daily, that such wonderful people hire me to do something that is so special to them.
God Bless,
Bekah