There was a cool chill in the air, and the silhouettes of the mountains looked like smears of black ink across the horizon as we drove to meet Amanda and Adam for their sunrise elopement at Sugarloaf Mountain and Presque Isle Park. We met at their cute Airbnb in Marquette, and they had a relaxed time of getting ready together and sharing waffles before we headed out into the dark to drive to Sugarloaf Mountain.

It was a perfect early fall day when I arrived at the Homestead Environmental Center for Claire and Toby’s gorgeous Fort Wayne outdoor wedding. The sun hid just behind a thin layer of clouds, and the leaves were just starting to turn from green to gold as Claire and Toby shared their first look and private vows in a clearing of trees just the two of them. We then wandering around the nature preserve shooting couple portraits, before walking sneakily towards the cabin for a surprise Claire arranged for Toby.

It was a warm and sunny morning full of birdsong when Jake and I met Bethany and Ben at their cabin for their rainy elopement at Turkey Run and Shades State Parks. They had a slow and relaxed time getting ready and writing vows together on the deck while absorbing the beauty of the forest around us.

The sun was shining and the air was just on the edge of chilly when we drove up the tree lined drive for Louis & Delayne’s Fall Northfork Farm Wedding, in Oswego, on the outskirts of Chicago. With rolling fields of pastures, horses, and a tree lined drive, Northfork Farm was the perfect location for their outdoor wedding. The trees were just beginning to turn color as we started off the day with a sweet first look between Delayne and her dad.

The sun was shining in her full glory as I drove along cornfield lined roads, for Britney & Dylan’s intimate Indiana outdoor wedding at Gravelly Run Church. We started the day slow, with details and getting ready, and it was absolutely adorable to witness and document Britney jumping on the bed with her closest friends, singing Taylor Swift at the top of their lungs.