Spring Engagement Session At Gabis Arboretum

June 18, 2018 Steve Vansak

Nature was in full bloom at Gabis Arboretum (formerly Taltree Arboretum) for Erica and Stephen's Spring engagement session. Their son Ace tagged along to make sure Mom and Dad didn't get lost in the woods and he even jumped in for some family pictures.

Family time at Gabis Arboretum in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Engagement photos along the wooded paths of Gabis Arboretum.

Erica and Stephen are getting married in 2019 and are new to the area. I suggested the famed Valparaiso nature preserve for it's scenic landscaping and the unique colors it often produces.

Purple hues in the garden at Gabis Arboretum.

Romantic engagement photos at Gabis Arboretum.

I have a feeling Erica and Stephen will be bringing their son back to the Arboretum for all of the events and railway garden. It's a great spot for family outings as well as photo sessions like theirs. Please use the Contact Form to inquire about your engagement session here or elsewhere.

Windy City Engagement Session

April 16, 2018 Steve Vansak

Chicago engagement portrait on the Chicago River.

I had a terrific Spring day with Erika and Mitchell in Chicago for their engagement session. The wind was actually unusually calm for Chicago until we brought out their wedding date sign and then whoosh, typical Windy City!! :)

We started out taking some street portraits with Erika's lovely skirt on display with the urban background.

When we arrived at the Chicago Theater, it was lights, camera, action...

Movie themed engagement photos in Chicago.

We definitely wanted to get a Chicago cityscape shot with their Save the Date wedding banner. This is when our wind kicked in, but with a little patience we got the 10-20-18 to display. The iconic skyscrapers of Chicago of course, are always a breathtaking backdrop.

Save the date wedding banner on the Chicago lakefront.

Romantic engagement photos along the lakefront in Chicago.

Mitch just happened to have some Chicago Bears jerseys in his duffle bag (wink-wink), so why not stop by Soldier Field for some football themed engagement pictures. It was literally 71 degrees and sunny as we took our first photo and then suddenly without warning, a swirling wind came off the lake and it was 60 degrees with clouds. Ah Chicago - you are beautiful, awesome and unpredictable!!

Engagement portrait in front of the columns of Soldier Field.

Football themed engagement photos in front of Soldier Field.

After some quick football practice we were back downtown and ready to board the train back to Indiana.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Erika and Mitchell's Chicago engagement photos. Be sure to fill out the Contact Form to inquire about your own wedding and engagement photos in Chicago, Northwest Indiana and beyond.

Comic Themed Engagement Session

November 27, 2017 Steve Vansak

An engaged couple fights crime in the woods of Crown Point.

Life is good for Joshua and Jessica. They’re keeping the streets of Northwest Indiana safe from super villains… you know, normal couple in love kind of stuff. Luckily on their day off from fighting crime I was able to go on a photo shoot to celebrate their engagement.

Our first stop was Chemshaw 13 Donutz & Comics in Crown Point, Indiana. It was here where our super-heroine Jessica placed her coveted ring upon issue #1 of Spiderman (Renew Your Vows) and exchanged knowing glances with Joshua and his shield.

Comic themed engagement photos at Chemshaw 13 Donutz and Comics.

While inside the shop the two crimefighters looked toward the sky as they heard a calling and off we went towards Lemon Lake County Park.

Captain America and Spider-Woman engagement photo.

After ridding the Crown Point park of a number of pesty super villains, Jessica and Joshua continued their engagement session with me. Fall color was still around for our chilly November day. The golden sun certainly helped warm us up.

A ball of golden sun engulfs the woods at Lemon Lake County Park.

The sun was beginning to fall and soon these two crimefighters would be off into the night. The Fall leaves were an incredibly burnt orange at this time against the cool blue of the lake.

Burnt orange leaves against the blue water at sunset.

While the path ahead may have a few super villains to rid the world of, knowing that Jessica and Joshua are ready to suit up is certainly comforting.

““I’m with you ’til the end of the line.””

— Captain America

“Vibrating Venom-Blasts! Now I know what it feels like to be a milkshake.”

— Spider-Woman

If you enjoyed this sneak peek look at Jessica and Joshua's comic themed engagement session, be sure to visit the social media channels below for more images. To inquire about your big day, please do fill out the Contact Form.

Passionate Engagement Session With Fall Color

November 10, 2017 Steve Vansak

Two lovers play along the lakefront during their Fall engagement session.

I discovered right away that Ashley and Michael are a very passionate couple in love. I didn't have to coax it out of them as we took photographs all around Lemon Lake County Park in Crown Point, Indiana.

Ashley's outfit blended in nicely with all of the Fall color and man did we ever have that! Lots of yellows and various reds were everywhere as we explored the park.

Yellow leaves fade into the background as a young couple kisses for their Fall engagement photo.

Red, yellow and green leaf trees reflect off the lake at Lemon Lake Park.

The fisherman's pier is one of my favorite spots at the park and I was glad to capture some nice moments between these two for their Save the Date Cards.

Romantic embrace on the pier at Lemon Lake County Park.

The temperature was a bit chilly but we got around that by having these two take some romantic walks snuggling close.

Keeping warm on a brisk Fall walk in the park.

Autumn leaves are everywhere for a Fall engagement session in Crown Point, Indiana.

This is a sneak peek look at Ashley and Michael's romantic Fall engagement session. Stay tuned to the social media channels below for more images. To inquire about your own session or to check on your wedding date, as always please fill out the Contact Form. Stay warm!!