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High school sweethearts Megan and Alex have grown tremendously together over the years, and it was clear to everyone—from their bridal party to their families—that they remain the perfect complement to one another. Their colorful, intimate wedding was nothing short of breathtaking. Jada from Bellagio Florals beautifully brought Chloe of CJM’s vision to life, with […]
June 10, 2025
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Chris and Kim are MARRIED! Their day was full of immense joy, personalized songs, great dance moves, and a very special couple. The Shelors said the two takeaways they were praying guests would leave thinking were: “Wow. I saw the beautiful picture of the Gospel presented today,” and “Hot dang, I had fun!” Without a doubt, both of these […]
November 26, 2024
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It’s about time I shared this stunning inspiration shoot, featuring a hot air balloon, with you on my blog! Planner Chloe with CJM said it perfectly: “What started as an idea of a bride and groom in a hot air balloon turned into a whimsical fairytale placed in the middle of an open-field in Indiana. […]
September 4, 2024
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Sydney and Paddack are MARRIED!! These two tied the knot at the historic and exclusive Meshewa House in Cincinnati, Ohio, surrounded by those closest to them. Nestled on 230 acres of land, Camargo Rentals built a beautiful sailcloth tent which was tastefully decorated by Covent Garden‘s florals and pheasant feathers, adding a personal touch for […]
June 18, 2024
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Rachel was the most JOYFUL bride we’ve ever seen and it was such an honor to document their incredibly special day! After 15 years of being together, Adam & Rachel are finally married! A little about the couple from the bride’s perspective: “Adam and I met when we were in high school. We dated long […]
June 11, 2024
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I’m sharing my top 3 tips on how to maximize your reception to create an unforgettable experience for you as a couple as well as your guests and vendors! Let me know if you have any additional tips or questions in the comments below! Images taken while second shooting with the talented Chloe Luka Photography! […]
May 14, 2024
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Travis and Meredith had a stunning spring wedding at the quaint Barn at Bay Horse Inn in Greenwood, Indiana. Their beautiful wedding was truly such a beautiful celebration of their love for each other and for God! Even though it was pretty chilly outside, the pops of blue, blush pink and bursting flowers could have […]
April 9, 2024
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Last Thursday we hopped on an airplane to Seattle, Washington to celebrate Joel & Alé getting married! This was such a special wedding for me to photograph because Alé is one of the cousins I’ve been closest to my entire life. We had SO much fun spending time with family and celebrating what God has […]
March 28, 2024
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This fall, I had the fun and unique opportunity to photograph details and behind-the-scenes moments of a STUNNING, colorful wedding at Daniel’s Vineyard for my dear friend and amazing wedding planner, Chloe, with Creating Joyful Moments. I wasn’t the couple’s lead photographer (shoutout to Tessa Robbins for doing an impeccable job for her couple!), so […]
March 7, 2024
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Susan and Eric’s fall wedding day was absolutely stunning! It was the perfect way to conclude our 2024 wedding season, as they are an incredibly thoughtful and relaxed couple. Their vendor team was also exceptional to work with (kudos to CJM for curating it so well!). As you’re looking through, you’ll see their precious daughter […]
October 30, 2023
