Katie and David are such a sweet couple.

Katie called me to save their wedding date almost before they were engaged, and we met for the first time last summer for their engagement session. The two of them are friends of a number of other LifeSpring couples, so it was extra special to see their wedding day arrive.

We arrived at Countryside Christian Church in Michigan City IN just before noon, and caught up with Katie and David while they were preparing for their wedding ceremony.

The skies were sunny and breezy, just perfect weather for a wedding!

Katie and David involved so many of their friends and family in their wedding -- David's brother Luke led worship songs, Doug Weber (that's David's father) gave the message, and Mark Bules (Katie's Dad) performed the second half of the ceremony.

I cried all through Katie and David's vows. They first recited traditional vows, and then spoke words that they had written especially for eachother, underlining their commitment not only to their marriage, but also to the ministry that their lives together will be to others.

We left just as the sun was dipping behind the lake at the reception site -- the perfect ending to an unforgettable wedding day! Here are a few samples of Katie and David's wedding images:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leann, these are just phenominal!  I love the shot with the girl with the poloroid.

As always, WOW!   When I see you post, I can't wait to open it.  You are so inspiring.  You totally captured their emotions.  I like the one where one of the bridesmaids is taking a polaroid of the bride and other bridesmaids.  Very cute!   debi

DPruitt:

Leann, these are just phenominal!  I love the shot with the girl with the poloroid.

 

 

Thanks!  The girl with the polaroid camera was so neat -- apparently she doesn't go anywhere without her camera(s) so I figured it was a good way to capture her personality in the shot!

 

Leann 

nrallens:

As always, WOW!   When I see you post, I can't wait to open it.  You are so inspiring.  You totally captured their emotions.  I like the one where one of the bridesmaids is taking a polaroid of the bride and other bridesmaids.  Very cute!   debi

 

 

Awww, thanks!  You're going to give me a swelled head you know!

 

Leann 

Bravo! These are amazing! Beautiful color and great sharpness. The one of the girl taking the pictures looks like it could be an AD ofr polaroid!! What do you shoot with?? You have really captured great moments!

I'm another one that loves to see your posts - and you never disappoint.  Phenomenal work, as always!   

These are damn amazing girl!  Love the polaroid girl and the table.  Nice job!  Shoot... GREAT AMAZING job!

your shots always amaze me. great captures. I hope to be at least half as great as you one day. =) 

blazelle:

DPruitt:

Leann, these are just phenominal!  I love the shot with the girl with the poloroid.

 

 

Thanks!  The girl with the polaroid camera was so neat -- apparently she doesn't go anywhere without her camera(s) so I figured it was a good way to capture her personality in the shot!

 

Leann 

 

One of my favorite too 

They are beautiful images.  You did such a great job

Well, these are just....what's the word....stunning.  Yeah, stunning.  So much personality in them that you really feel you know the couple.  Just great!

I'll join the chorus to say the one with the girl with the polaroid is my favorite.  I LOVE the crop you did on it.  For some reason, it has a 50s feel to me.  No reason I can tell...it just does.  I wonder how many rule of cropping you broke with it?  Maybe that's what makes it so brilliant?  That you knew the rules and knew which ones to break get something special.  The odd thing is that even though it's a static scene, your crop gives it a very real sense of movement.

In short, it was a joy to see such great images first thing in the morning.  Thank you for posting!

BEAUTIFUL!

Your photos are so lifelike, crisp, and emotional! Very inspiring.

I love the shot with the Bridesmaids taking the polariod photo!  

blazelle:

Awww, thanks!  You're going to give me a swelled head you know!

Leann, your head should be swole up!! These are SO Great! You are the woMAN!!!

What lens do you use for the ring shot?? 100mm macro?? I've had my eye on one of these, just wondering. Thanks.....Chris

beginner:

blazelle:

DPruitt:

Leann, these are just phenominal!  I love the shot with the girl with the poloroid.

 

 

Thanks!  The girl with the polaroid camera was so neat -- apparently she doesn't go anywhere without her camera(s) so I figured it was a good way to capture her personality in the shot!

 

Leann 

 

One of my favorite too 

They are beautiful images.  You did such a great job

Ditto.  Such a creative idea on the polaroid shot.  Beautiful, beautiful images!

Destinee

These are wonderful!!! What lens did you use?? I will join with the rest and let you know i love the polaroid pic...