Megelaine Images

Announcement | New Blog!

2010-07-07T21:03:00.005-04:00

A lot has been going on behind the scenes here at Megelaine Images. We have been working for some time now on a new blog design. I am so excited to finally switch it live for your viewing pleasure. I hope that the new blog will not only serve as a great way to see what's going on here at Megelaine Images, but also serve as a resource to brides, current and future! Follow the new blog to see more posts of Indianapolis Weddings as well as great resources and tips. Also, be sure to switch over your Blog Reader to the new feed.

Newborn Nephew Henry & Big Sis Lorelei

2010-07-01T16:39:00.003-04:00

My new little nephew was welcomed into the world by Ryan and Amanda on June 23rd in Owensboro, Kentucky. (8th Generation Kentuckian) He was a sweet little bundle of baby cuteness at 7lbs and 9oz with a full head of hair. Tim and I got to spend some quality time with his big sister Lorelei while the rest of the gang was in the hospital. I loved playing in the pool with Lorelei (and the Elmo that tagged along). Enjoy this cuteness.

As a note, these images should bring a smile to your face (even when they aren't your niece and nephew).

Kelly & Eric : Carmel, Indiana Wedding

2010-06-26T13:01:00.002-04:00

What a great day! I have know Kelly for 4 years and have had the privilege to get to see her at least once a week since then. We've been in the same house church together the whole time. Needless to say, there's been some guys come and go in that time, but Eric, he was something different. As a classic question "when do you know it's the one?", they both knew early on. They have been long distance since this fall, when Eric took a job in the big NYC. All of her friends will miss her dearly here as she starts her married life with Eric in the Big Apple.

All of the details came together perfectly, thanks to Kelly's planner personality. She had plenty of girlfriends around to support her on this big day (11 walking up the aisle). She has two little nieces and Eric has two little nephews and they were show stopping cute. Nick (our dear old house church leader) officiated his first ever ceremony and it was so meaningful. Since all of the day's festivities were at the Fountains in Carmel, we took a quick location change for pictures during the cocktail hour. We were back in time to enjoy the reception time to the max. Everything looked so striking with her black and vibrant pink palette. Many tears were shed during the toasts, and many a sweat broke out on the dance floor. I'm not joking at all when I say my house church might be the most enthusiastic reception dancers ever!

Kelly & Eric- Congrats and may your time in New York building the foundation of your marriage be a sweet adventure together.

Those who made the day happen:
Hair: Static Salon (my neighbors)
Makeup: Bobbi Brown at Saks Fifth Avenue
Venue: The Fountains
Flowers: Emily Burford (that's right my past bride)
Reception Decor: Elegant Occasions
DJ: Evan Nance with DJ's Direct (my rocking past groom!)

Special shout out to my friend, Chris Potts, who turned the big 3-0 that day! Kelly set him up with birthday accessories.

Lindsay & Michael║Indianapolis, Indiana Wedding

2010-06-21T14:42:00.003-04:00

What a great couple and what a great celebration! The day was HOT, as the weatherman described it that night, "weather you could wear". That didn't keep Lindsay and Michael from laughing and enjoying their big day.

They had a very sweet Catholic ceremony led by Lindsay's uncle at Immaculate Heart of Mary. We made a quick stop at Butler for a few photos on the way to the Ritz Charles for their party. However our stop was made a little longer due to an overheated limo. (the weather was oppressive, remember) No worries, we still all made it just in time for the reception to kick off. The night was filled with good food, laughs, joy and a true celebration with their family and friends.

It is such a blessing of my job to see couples in love and supported in this new chapter of life by their proud parents. The new Mr. and Mrs. are enjoying beautiful Cabo right now and eager to see some photos, so enjoy!

Sneak Peek: Lindsay & Michael

2010-06-14T16:51:00.001-04:00

An adorable couple.

Stephanie & Kyle║Clinton, Indiana Wedding

2010-06-11T12:41:00.005-04:00

What a fun day! Stephanie and Kyle have an amazing group of friends that helped them celebrate their big day. I have been to Clinton twice before for weddings (both of Steph's Matrons of Honor- Jessi and Marissa) so I knew most of the ladies, and they are so much fun! Stephanie (and her mom) put such great thought into the wedding day and everything went perfect.

Early in the morning the forecast was calling for lots of rain, which didn't sit well with the plans of a outdoor reception in a wine garden for 400 guests. We were so lucky to avoid rain all day, but it sure was HOT and steamy.

There were so many things I loved about this wedding, it's hard to narrow them down. Stephanie and Kyle are obviously best friends and were so excited to start their life together. The whole day, and especially the evening was such a celebration.

Michaela & Andy ║ Broad Ripple

2010-06-10T16:04:00.002-04:00

Michaela and Andy actually first crossed paths in Broad Ripple and Andy lives in Broad Ripple (down the block from me actually) so it was fitting to spend the evening in the area for their engagement session. It was a great evening, they came from a yummy dinner date at Bazbeaux Pizza . (a great way to lead into an engagement session) We had a lot of fun wandering around and ending the night with the perfect treat, an ice-cream stop at the new BRICS that moved in down the street from my office. Just a few more months until these two say "I do".

Jared & Megan ║ Engagement ║ Indianapolis Museum of Art

2010-06-06T15:42:00.000-04:00

Jared and Megan might have both spent their college years in Terre Haute (ISU and Rose-Hulman), but didn't cross paths and begin dating until they lived in Indy. We had rescheduled due to rain the week before and thought we were in luck with a blue sky sunny evening. Well, literally the sky completely changed in the course of about 10 minutes before their session and it turned to a heavy spring rain. After trying to wait it out, it let up enough for us to get outside the cars and try to at least get a few shots in. Lucky us the rain held off for about a 1/2 hour for us to roam around the IMA and share some laughs.

They completely light up when they are together. Jared pulled off one of the most impressive proposals I've heard yet by, surprising her with a trip to Disney (she thought she was on a trip to visit family), proposing by the Castle and then having breakfast with all the Disney Princesses. Following by a day of sharing the excitement with family at the happiest place around.

Amy & TJ ║ Engagement ║ Broad Ripple

2010-06-04T14:37:00.000-04:00

Their story began in a place where many twenty-somethings have called home at one point, the Monon Place apartments in Broad Ripple. We spent the evening roaming around their old stomping grounds. Amy and TJ have moved out of Broad Ripple now, but I'm sure it will always hold a special place in their memories. They will be tying the knot later this fall!

Gretchen & John ║ Engagement ║ Purdue & Family Farm

2010-06-02T10:04:00.003-04:00

What a fun day of adventure I had with this couple. We started out where it all started for them, Purdue University in West Lafayette. I loved how prepared Gretchen was with a list of their favorite spots on campus! It was a gorgeous day and since school wasn't in session it felt like we had the place to ourselves. We ended our time at Lafayette with a few pictures and lunch at the legendary spot known as Harry's Chocolate Shop!

Then we headed out for some wide open spaces at John's family farm. John still helps most weekends at the farm, either with the cattle or working the fields. It was fun to see him in his element and I loved exploring the farm from a photographer's perspective.

Without further ado, meet the fun loving Gretchen and John!

Fun Memorial Day Weekend ║ Indianapolis Motor Speedway

2010-06-01T15:56:00.002-04:00

Hopefully you and your family had an amazing, beautiful Memorial Day weekend! It was so nice to see people I love and to laugh a lot!

Also, thank you to our country's men and woman who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces. Your dedication, courage and sacrifice built and sustain this nation. A special thank you to my cousin, Tyler, who recently began a tour in Afghanistan.

Enjoy these pics of Tim and I taking our car on a lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Community Day last week!

Megan & David║Indianapolis Engagement

2010-05-30T13:41:00.001-04:00

Tim's brother and fiance Megan were in town for our Gallery grand opening. The next day we got to spend a little more time together and do a mini session around Broad Ripple (it was so chilly that Saturday). These lovebirds are counting down the days until they wed, July 3rd! Clearly, Tim and I are so excited for you both.

Courtney & David ║ Engagement ║ Downtown Indianapolis

2010-05-28T10:30:00.000-04:00

The night before Courtney graduated from IUPUI, we hit the streets of Downtown Indianapolis for their engagement session. David recently started his first job post college down in Lexington, Kentucky, where they will make their home after the wedding in July. Unfortunately a front was moving through and it was unseasonably cold and sprinkles threatened. They were such troopers though! They wanted to remember the city that had been home while they met and were dating at IUPUI. Soon they will be tying the knot at the Omni downtown.

Courtney, congrats on your graduation. Exciting things are ahead for you and David.

Amber & Kyle║Terre Haute, Indiana Wedding

2010-05-21T09:50:00.004-04:00

Amber and Kyle have been together through many stages of life; finishing high school, both attending Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and recently celebrating Amber finishing med school. As they enter this new stage in life, it was the perfect time to share their vows in front of family and friends.

As Amber finished getting ready to head to the church, the rain showers rolled in. When we got to the White Chapel, the door was locked and the florists were standing under the awning with her beautiful green and white flowers. Luckily, campus security came to our rescue!

Interesting start to a wedding day, but the rest of the day was full of family, hugs, laughs and a glow between Amber and Kyle. Their personal vows to each other brought quite a few tears amongst their guests. In light of the rain, we blew the bubbles inside the church, which proved to be fun for all.

The reception was at the historic Stables Steakhouse. The food was some of the best I've ever had at a wedding, and trust me, I've had a lot of wedding food! To top it off, Bette from Teirs of Elegance made a delicious lemon cake with raspberry filling. Danny at Elite Beat DJ's kept the party going into the night.

I loved how personal they made their day, and how obvious it was that they adore and respect each other. They are enjoying their last few days in sunny Mexico. Congrats you two!

Chrissy + Chas║IMA Engagement

2010-05-20T09:00:00.000-04:00

What a beautiful evening full of laughs! Chrissy is a friend from church and I am so happy to see her so in love! The fun twist of the story is that she's in love with Chas. I grew up in a small town and Chas was at my high school and we spent plenty of time together in art class. Just another example of the small world it is. We had a lovely evening to shoot their session, surrounded by the beauty of the IMA.

I totally enjoy both Chrissy and Chas and know they have a great future together ahead. They will be married in the fall and no longer live in two different cities! Just a few more months lovebirds!

Jacob║Senior Columbus East

2010-05-12T16:22:00.000-04:00

My cousin Jake as well as my cousin Adam are both graduating from Columbus East this year. Jacob came up to Broad Ripple for an afternoon of senior pictures. Jacob has had a pretty exciting senior year, including a trip to perform at Carnige Hall! He's been busy with show choir and working on his video senior project. He is getting ready to start college in the fall at Ball State. I enjoyed the time to hang out one on one. (having a large extended family is great but makes one on one time a treat at family gatherings) Best of luck on your journey ahead Jake!

Elijah║First Year Indianapolis Family Photography

2010-05-12T13:55:00.003-04:00

It seems unreal to me that little Elijah is already 1 year old! I remember his sweet newborn and 4 month session. He's all boy now, running around, climbing, making friends and being excited. It's awesome to see his personality develop. He has a great mom and dad who give him plenty of love and guidance.

At the end of the shoot, he got a wonderful treat, his first cupcake from the Flying Cupcake. The pictures are all the sales pitch they need. If you need a sweet, you need to stop by this fabulous shop. He got the chocolate "Happy Birthday to Me", so fitting.

The Harper's║Indiana Family Photography

2010-05-12T12:33:00.003-04:00

Our friends Eric and Natalie are soon saying goodbye to a home and property where the first chapter of their lives together was written. They got married under the large tree in their backyard, which Natalie had painted a heart on. Many hours of work have gone into transforming the property as well as the inside of the house. This is the same home they brought home both of their babies, Ava and Aiden.

I love the idea of having a session before a big move, so you can look back on where you've been. Their property is beautiful and I could shoot there all day!

We're excited for the what the future and this big move has in store for their sweet family.

Gallery Grand Opening║Indianapolis Wedding Photojournalism

2010-05-10T12:12:00.002-04:00

As I mentioned in my last post, Megelaine Images has moved into a new location in Indianapolis - part office, part living room, part Wedding Photojournalism Gallery. Tim and I worked really hard all week to make sure that is was ready for the Grand Opening on Friday evening.

It was amazing to see so many family, friends and former and future Brides come to check out the Gallery and show their support. We all enjoyed home made cookies and awesome pretzels from my favorite new Broad Ripple snack joint - A Taste of Philly. Also, a huge 'Thank You' to Lilly Lane Inspired Floral Designs for providing two beautiful arrangements for the event. Lilly Lane does a great job with wedding flowers, and has also made an exciting move recently. She will be moving into a space near 56th St and Illinois St sometime in July. Congrats!

I was so excited to see one of my very first Brides, Robyn, at the event. I actually photographed Robyn's wedding in film! She and her husband have a beautiful boy and will soon celebrate their seventh anniversary!

6507 Open House

2010-05-04T13:33:00.004-04:00

6507 Ferguson is the new home of Megelaine Images! This past weekend we moved in and have been working hard to get everything settled here this week. You are all invited to stop by this Friday from 5-9pm to check it out. Also on Friday is the spring Broad Ripple Gallery Tour, so you can enjoy a whole evening of fun in the village.

Feel free to stop by and see what this new space has to offer my clients; past, present and future. Parking is available next to the BrewPub and on Ferguson Street (a one way south). The main entrance is off of the larger parking lot, look for the red balloons.

I'm looking forward to see friends old and new and sharing the excitement of this milestone.

Kim & Gabe ║ Oakhill Mansion Wedding ║ Carmel, Indiana

2010-04-26T07:40:00.004-04:00

As the ladies were getting ready for the day at Kim & Gabe's house, their dog Comet couldn't get enough of all the action going on; hair, makeup by Kiralee in the kitchen and ring bearers playing Wii in the living room. Per the usual, the guys had a relaxing morning hanging out before heading to the church.

My favorite part of the Catholic Wedding Ceremony is the family blessing. I just love seeing family and friends gathered around a couple to pray for them. After the ceremony we had time to stop by their house and get a few photos with their beloved Comet. Then I swept Kim & Gabe away to a small park to give them a few moments alone in the peacefulness of nature (which they love). It was so beautiful and bright, being the most perfect spring day!

The reception at the gorgeous Oakhill Mansion soon kicked into full swing, with music from the Cool City Swing Band, photo booth fun with Freezeframez and plenty of food and drink. The room looked beautiful white and bright, with floating tulips from their yard as centerpieces. I personally was a fan on the Paradise cookie take-home favor! Kim and Gabe are enjoying and incredible honeymoon in Hawaii before returning home to Fishers.

Kim & Gabe Sneak Peak ║ Carmel Indiana Wedding Photographer

2010-04-18T14:17:00.002-04:00

Pictage - Free Shipping Promotion

2010-04-14T10:12:00.003-04:00

Happy pre-Tax Day to all of my American readers! This is the happy time of year where all small business owners give all of their hard earned money back to the government! Just kidding, but do make sure that you file your taxes or an extension by midnight on April 15th.

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Spring in Bloom

2010-04-13T14:50:00.002-04:00

It is truly amazing that in the matter of just days, trees can go from bare, to blooming, to being covered with tiny leaves. This spring I feel like I've been more aware of the new life spring brings and how in awe it leaves me. For fun before dinner a few nights ago I went around our small yard and photographed the new life I saw.

I am at a loss for how exactly one of my daffodils migrated to the middle of a scrub. My sorority sisters will understand why I was pleased to see violets in my yard, even if Tim saw them as weeds.

My Beautiful Niece!

2010-04-07T14:52:00.002-04:00

Over the last few days Tim and I traveled down to southern Indiana to visit my family for Easter. My little niece Lorelei couldn't have been any cuter. I took her outside for a few photos in my parents yard. She is learning to work the camera for her auntie Meg. Enjoy the cuteness!

Kim & Gabe ║ Carmel, Indiana Engagement

2010-03-29T14:23:00.002-04:00

Something that I love about my job is the ability to meet new people and learn new things through them. While Saturday morning was a little chiller than I had hoped for Kim and Gabe's engagement session, a cup of Starbucks before we started sure helped.

Gabe was able to clear up some of my confusion about the art of fly fishing and I was able to pick both of their brains on gardening. They both love to be outside and it was fitting for us to go to River Road Park, close to where they live. Kim and Gabe have been a committed item for many years now, but are looking forward to tying the knot it a few short weeks surrounded by their family and friends.

Wedding Photojournalist Association

2010-03-23T14:17:00.003-04:00

I was happy to get my official note this week that I have been accepted into the WPJA. It is something I have thought about doing for several years. As my style have grown as a photographer, I have realized my strengths lie in capturing the moments, feelings and wedding day as it happens. My love for photojournalism began when I worked as a designated candid shooter for a lead photographer over several years. I love being able to tell a story with images.

My wish is for my couples to look at their pictures, 5, 10, 25 and 50 years down the road and to be able to relieve those moments and feelings, not just how gorgeous and fabulous they looked.

I will continue to photograph in a way that shows that love is beautiful.

Bathroom Remodel Finished ║ Broad Ripple Bungalow

2010-03-19T11:08:00.001-04:00

Well folks, the long awaited final bathroom remodel pictures have arrived! Anyone who has taken on a major home improvement project knows that you are always committed to more work than you bargained for. In December we began the total remodel of our one and only bathroom, this post shows where we started. Halfway during the project we were in over our heads but moving forward. Unfortunately we did not get the project done before Christmas, as we would have hoped. After working so intensely on the project we needed a break before finishing the last 10%. The final pieces of custom trim were put into place and the final coats of trim paint were brushed on last week.

We are DIY people and enjoy the challenge of learning new skills (roofing might be next). Our home is a 1926 bungalow in Broad Ripple and we wanted to modernize our bathroom while keeping the character we love about the home. We were happy to be able to keep the original tub, which was in good shape but just needed re-glazing. We also kept the newer pedestal sink, window and door trim, and the top half of the plaster walls. Other than that, it's all new and been a labor of love. I have to give a shout out to our tile contractor, Eric Jensen at Jensen Tile - great work!

I am so happy with the final product, it feels like a different, bigger, better bathroom. For those of your familiar with the typical Broad Ripple bathroom, this is now a gem.

As part of our project we also tiled the kitchen floor and put baseboards up. We decided with a travertine, which has a unique look with no two squares of tile totally the same. It looks great with the granite counter tops. We also tied in natural stone in the bathroom with the mix of marble and subway tiles. I am happy that our house is fully modernized (new electric- thanks to Tim's dad, new plumbing, new kitchen/bath) but yet retains the charm that's so appealing about an older home.

A Taste of Philly in Indianapolis

2010-03-17T17:11:00.005-04:00

So, I recently discovered a little gem just south of our home in Broad Ripple. On the corner of 42nd St. and College Ave., across from the library, is "A Taste of Philly", a hand-twisted soft pretzel bakery. In my opinion it's pretty hard to top the combo of a fresh soft pretzel, dipping cheese and a Coke. Heavenly snacking!

I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that I went there two days in a row. Day two I brought my camera - I had to share this find. Okay, okay... and I was lured in by their great special; 2 pretzels, cheese and Coke for $3! I hope other pretzel lovers out there will check this place out.

Drool on, blog stalkers, drool on...

My apologies for keeping my blog readers waiting, I've been pretty sick the last few days. More fun stuff to come on the blog, including the big reveal of our DIY bathroom remodel project!

Elite Bridal Consulting ║ Art of the Table ║ Indianapolis Museum of Art

2010-03-09T11:02:00.004-05:00

This Sunday I attended the Art of the Table event hosted by the Association of Bridal Consultants at the IMA. It is an event where the great talent we have here in Indy is able to showcase designs for weddings and special events, all while raising money for charities. I was curious to see what the up and coming trends are in reception decor.

One of the designers at the show was Elite Bridal Consulting, who I had the opportunity to work with for Leslie and Antonio's wedding at the Yacht Club at Geist. On Sunday, Kyna and Camille showcased a table they design for a bridal shower soire titled "Little Black Dress". I really enjoyed the simple touches of jewelry that glammed-up the floral arrangements.

Seeing all of those great designed makes me look forward to seeing all of the details come together for my 2010 brides. I know they have been busy making their wedding uniquely theirs!

Beauty and Spring

2010-03-06T10:10:00.001-05:00

With the warmer weather rolling in I can't help but be excited for the arrival of spring. Anyone else feel like this has been the longest winter ever?

At Balboa Park in San Diego, I was in total awe of the beauty of their orchid collection. What an amazing flower with gorgeous colors and dainty details. Maybe something that pretty could pop up in my yard this year?

Less than 48 hours ║ San Diego, California

2010-03-04T09:05:00.002-05:00

After our time at the orphanage in Rosarito we decided to spend a little time enjoying San Diego before flying home. It was my first time experiencing the city. With so many possibilities of what we could see and do it was hard to decide. Lucky for me, my friends Ashley and Andy lived in San Diego recently and were able to point out the highlights via email. I carried that printed email with us the whole time (good thing since my iPhone died). Wonderful recommendations; the Gas Lamp District for dinner/nightlife, La Jolla beach, Cafe 222 (peanut butter banana french toast!) across from their old apartment, and Balboa Park. Though our time was short, I was impressed with the city and what it had to offer. I also couldn't help but think about how drastically different life looked from one side of the border wall to the other.

PS-Here's to Southwest Airlines for having our flight come back to Indianapolis 25 minutes early...awesome!

City of Refuge ║ Rosarito, Mexico

2010-03-02T13:42:00.003-05:00

Last week, Tim and I had the opportunity to travel south of Rosarito Mexico to the City of Refuge Campus of Tijuana Christian Mission with Eric and Bethany from our church. Tim had been working with Eric on the site plans for an erosion control solution for the property. While a relatively new campus, the serious erosion issues were causing concern and limiting the full use of the property. The guys were able to meet up with key people involved with the mission to discuss of the current concerns and talk through solutions and next steps. The men were incredible who had already given so much of their hearts, time and talents to this organization.

While the men were doing engineering work, Bethany and I were playing with the kids and taking a nice portrait of each of them. My hope is for them to have a picture that shows how beautiful and special they all are. Many of the children at the campus come from very broken homes or no homes at all. I was so encouraged by seeing their love of life, love for the Lord and love for each other. There is so much to say about an experience like this, but here's just a few photos to give you an idea.

I do want to share that the mission has suffered a significant decrease in their funding and are really stretching to make ends meet right now. Many people wonder, how do I get connected or really help a group like this one? Well, this group is very organized and has opportunities for individual child sponsorship, listing of current needs and opportunities for groups to come visit and work on the property. I know their are so many huge needs out there right now, but if this group pulls on your heart, please at least take time to read through their site and think about what it might look for you to help in a small or big way. Tim and I hope that with the help of our church support we will be able to see the erosion control project to completion in the near future.

My iPhone's Last Day

2010-02-24T17:12:00.004-05:00

It was a glorious day. Monday afternoon, myself, Tim and my trusty iPhone were nagivating our way to La Jolla Beach in San Diego. Maybe we got too caught up in the natural beauty or the seals giving birth on the beach, but we ventured out to the sea wall where Tim got soaked by a giant wave. Unfortunately, Tim had my iPhone in his pocket. Turns out my trusty phone just couldn't survive the water and died right there in such a glorious location.

Today, back in Indy, I had to bite the bullet and buy a replacement phone. So, if by chance you left me a voicemail over the last few days please feel free to give me another call as my voicemail has yet to be retrieved.

Here's the last photo taken on my phone and the photos I took of Tim on the end of the wall where the wave claimed my phone. Little did I know these photos would not just be a funny memory but rather the end of life for my iPhone.

Good Reads

2010-02-22T16:11:00.001-05:00

I tend to be a person that reads in waves. Sometimes I can't get enough of books and other times I'm perfectly fine going a few weeks without reading anything particular.

I just recently finished up an extremely interesting and moving book called "The Same Kind of Different than Me". I borrowed it from a friend who highly recommended it. Tim just finished up "Good to Great" and I'll probably snag that up next. I don't know about you guys, but I tend to get really intimidated about picking out what to read. I feel like it's so hard to just randomly choose the right book, which is way I pretty much only read books that have been recommended to me. So here's my question, do you have a must read or a great book you've recently read?
(I'm mostly a non-fiction reader but branch out every now and then.)

Here are a few goodies I've read lately:
Love One Another by Gerald L. Sittser
Millionaire Women Next Door by Thomas Stanley PhD (a little text bookie)
Fast Track Photographer by Dane Sanders

All time favs:
The Bible (NLT version)
Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey
Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne

Brinkley ║ Indianapolis Dogwatching

2010-02-19T11:39:00.001-05:00

Many of you know that Tim and I have a cat named Nacho. She is currently on the other office chair curled up and sleeping soundly.

Well recently we had our hand at dog care as we watched Brinkley for a few days while a friend of ours was out of town. Brinkley is quite the dog, definitely the most trained dog I've been around (which was a good starting point for our friendship). She got many walks, most of which were in the midst of snow storm activity. I loved that she saw the world as a giant snow cone, while my job was to keep her away from the "lemon flavored" parts! We did a bit of jogging, though hindered by my snow boots.

It was neat to interact with a dog and see their loyalty and love. However, I was still happy to come back to my small, lovable and low maintenance Nacho.

Greek Conference ║ Intervarsity ║ Indianapolis

2010-02-17T14:17:00.001-05:00

Last weekend I had the opportunity to photograph an incredible event for college Fraternity and Sorority students. It's InterVarsity's annual Greek Conference where several hundred students come to connect to God, learn to lead and to change the world.

I never had the opportunity to attend the conference as a collegiate, but have volunteered in some capacity every year since graduation. (I actually was shooting a wedding my senior year when I was wanting to attend!) It is full of time to connect with other Greeks, to dig deep into questions that matter and to be encouraged. The weekend is made up of large general sessions, more topic specific break outs and lots of fun (dance party, indoor tailgating, etc).

Enjoy a little glimpse of what the Greek Conference experience is all about.

Happy Valentine's Day!

2010-02-15T18:01:00.006-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day!

Okay, so maybe I'm a day late, but better late than never! I do enjoy that I was able to use my craftiness this V-Day with homemade cards. Even though I ran out of supplies and wasn't able to make a card for everyone, I was still happy to spread a little love around.

Tim and I had a great weekend together. We went to one of my favorite restaurants, Carrabba's, and out to the movies. I love date nights!

Special congrats to one of my friends who just got engaged.

Love is beautiful.

Kelly & Eric ║ Winter Engagement Pictures║ Downtown Indianapolis

2010-02-12T10:56:00.005-05:00

Kelly and Eric had a whirlwind weekend, Eric flying in from New York, heading downtown Indianapolis for engagement photos, to Zionsville to visit with his family and then an all day pre-marriage retreat Saturday before flying back Sunday. Kelly and Eric have been doing the long distance thing for a few months and it's meant lots of flying and weekends that go by too fast. The good news is that they are getting married in June and they will be together full time soon.

We were happy to work out a time to get a few engagement pictures done, but of course it would fall on the blizzard like day last Friday! Actually the pictures we did in the snow are my favorites, even though it was a nice wet snow and we were cold and soaked after. I'm so excited for this couple and am looking forward to their wedding, even though it means Kelly will be moving to NYC. Enjoy and be happy to be indoors and warm!

Indianapolis Weather

2010-02-10T10:19:00.002-05:00

I feel bad for anyone that had to take wedding photographs in Indianapolis this past weekend.

Some of you know that I grew up in a small town in Southern, Indiana. After moving to Indianapolis around five years ago, I have grown to really love many parts of the City. One thing I do not like, though, is the winter weather!

You may or may not believe me, but it is seriously warmer in my hometown of Rockport because it is so close to the Ohio River...something about a micro-climate or some such thing. Regularly when I call my mom, she will tell me it is 5-10 degrees warmer than it is here in Indy. Yesterday was no exception. I called Mom and she said that they were covered with 3-4 inches of snow. I exclaimed that I hate the winter weather in Indy because we have had more than a foot over the past two weeks!

Now many of you are suffering through multiple feet of snow on the East Coast, so maybe your thinking the same about me as I did with my Mom. Others of you on the West Coast are laughing at all of us because you have no snow at all. Point taken...

Anyhow, since it has been so bad, I haven't gone out of the house much and it is driving me crazy! So this morning I braved the elements and trekked through the snow to a great local coffee joint: Cornerstone Coffeehouse. The place has great, warm wood paneling and good hot drinks.

Here's to all of you suffering the winter weather blues. May you find warmth and a good cup of hot chocolate!

Emily & Dave ║ Fountain Square Theatre║ Wedding Day Part 2

2010-02-04T09:32:00.007-05:00

Oh what a night! Fun, laughter, tears and energy filled up Fountain Square Theatre during Emily and Dave's wedding reception. The food, flowers, drinks, favors, and venue were perfect. After fun and heartfelt speeches, the room filled with dancing, dancing and more dancing. In fact people still wanted to dance when the lights were turned on at the end of the night! Guests couldn't help but be in a celebratory mood. The reception was just perfect, full of people that love Dave and Emily dearly and are so excited for them to begin their lives as man and wife.

Their were a lot of incredible people that made the day perfect, many who were very close to Emily or Dave. And when you're done, check out a taste of their wedding photographs below!

Hair: Ginny from Micheal and Micheal Salon in Chicago (super stylist bridesmaid)
Makeup: Beauty by Crystal (super glam bridesmaid)
Wedding Coordination: Pat and Lindsay from KAS Events (like a second mom of Emily's)
Church: Common Ground Christian Church with coordinator Bethany (our church home)
Pastor: Tom Camp owner of Sacred Grounds in Lafayette (longtime friend/mentor of Dave's)
Flowers: Betty Hoskins (neighborhood friend of Emily's family)
Cake: Sunshine Bakery
Reception: Fountain Square Theatre
DJ: Jeremy with DJ's Direct

Emily & Dave ║ Common Ground Church║ Wedding Day Part 1

2010-02-02T18:08:00.004-05:00

It's difficult to know where to begin for this post. I have seen the courtship of this couple on a weekly basis since it began. Emily, the gorgeous bride, has been in house church with me for 3 years. Dave has been a part of that group since they were in a relationship that was going somewhere. Being their wedding photographer was such an incredible experience, knowing so much of the back story of what brought those two together for such a monumental day. Everything went perfect. There was so much joy and energy the entire day, you couldn't escape it. God was in the middle of it all.

As to not overwhelm my great readers, I will be showing up through the ceremony for this post. More to come on their extremely fun Fountain Square reception.

Indianapolis Wedding Photographer Availability

2010-01-31T17:04:00.003-05:00

A lot has changed since I started running Megelaine Images as a full-time company at the beginning of 2006. I got married to my wonderful husband, Tim. Digital cameras have gotten a lot better. My style of photography has evolved to mostly wedding photojournalism, which reflects my observing personality. America changed Presidents, and the world experienced the biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression!

Obviously, I can only list a few of the things that have changed since Megelaine Images was born, but one thing has not changed. I am convinced that I have the best brides of anyone in the industry! My brides are beautiful, sweet, organized, and loving. We take the time to get to know one another. And after I put 100% of myself into their wedding photos, I am always so encouraged to hear my brides talk about how they love their pictures or how they have told their best friend to use me for their upcoming wedding.

Because so many of you awesome brides have been talking about your experience with Megelaine Images, my 2010 calendar is filling up fast! I have room for maybe one more spring wedding, but June, July and early August are completely booked. And can I say that I am completely stoked to shoot all of those weddings! Open dates for the fall include August 21 & 28, September 4, 18 & 25 and October 2 & 16.

I thought it would be good to share my open 2010 dates because I am starting to get quite a few inquiries for dates that I'm already booked. That being said, don't be afraid to contact me even if you know that I'm booked for your wedding day. I know the other photographers in Indianapolis pretty well and can refer you to someone else that I know will do a great job. And if you have a 2011 wedding, I'd love to hear from you too!

Weddings With Wow ║ Indiana Historical Society

2010-01-26T08:40:00.003-05:00

Last week I attended an event highlighting the latest wedding trends at the Indiana Historical Society. The event was called 'Weddings With Wow!' and it was hosted by the Indiana Chapters of the International Special Events Society (ISES) and the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC). As I have started to attend events with these two professional organizations, I have been blown away by the quality of the events and the amazing wedding vendors I've met. This event was no exception.

Each table on the floor of the gorgeous Eli Lilly Hall had been designed and decorated by one of Indianapolis' top florists or wedding designers, including Leslie Jones Weddings, D Ashley Design+Events, and Eclectic Events & Design. They were all beautiful and cutting edge.

After a great lunch provided by Hoaglin Fine Catering, there was an amazing presentation by The Wedding Guys. You may or may not have heard of these guys, but they are amazing at 'Trend Spotting'. They look around the world at Fashion, Fine Dining, and Interior Design to find the hot trends and up and coming colors. Then they incorporate those elements immediately into Wedding designs, making their signature weddings absolute trend setters. Some of the trends that they are predicting are softer colors and ivory, smaller events, and elevated culinary experiences. These guys really know there stuff and have accurately predicted many of the latest trends over the years. Check out their blog here.

Emily & Dave ║ Wedding Sneek Peek

2010-01-25T12:52:00.003-05:00

Emily and Dave had an amazing wedding Saturday. They are an incredible couple and I can't wait to share more of their wedding day images! Here's a quick peek...

Being an Entrepreneur: Guest Speaker

2010-01-22T15:44:00.005-05:00

I recently had the opportunity to be a guest speaker at Miss Perryman's 4th grade class at Greenbriar Elementary. They are studying business and basic economics right now. I was a featured small business owner and entrepreneur. It was fun to be able to explain what running your own business is like and answer their questions. My favorite question had to be if I got to eat some of the wedding cake. My answer was yes of course and I even admitted that on occasion I ate two pieces. (one- I love, love good cake, two- the extra sugar rush helps me through the later parts of the reception)

In preparing to talk to the class I remembered that I was in 4th grade when I started to get really interested in photography. My dad let me borrow his old Pentax manual camera, before then I was shooting with a sweet plastic purple 110 film camera. I instantly was intrigued over the options of what a manual SLR held. Lots and lots of rolls of film later and the switch into digital and then I found myself taking pictures as my career. I guess it's never too early to begin developing your passions!

Amanda & Adam ║ Indianapolis║ Wedding Details

2010-01-18T15:07:00.007-05:00

Since this is the season that many brides are planning their wedding, I wanted a post photographs just about details from Amanda and Adam's big day. They found lots of ways to have a big effect for a minimal amount of money. A huge help to cut on decorating costs was to have a venue that was gorgeous on its own. Allison Mansion here in Indianapolis was simply amazing for a smaller wedding (125). They just needed a few small touches to make it their own.

I loved that Adam designed the programs and included Sodoku on the back. Who doesn't have a little down time before the wedding or waiting to get dismissed? Adam gave her a custom book of all of the blog posts they had during their courtship and engagement, so sweet! On Amanda's bouquet was a photo of her late grandfather who was very dear to her heart. Even though a photo won't show it, they had a layer of banana flavored wedding cake. Also, under her dress she wore some sweet leg warmers to keep her toasty. Speaking of fashion statements, the ring bearer sported a superhero t-shirt under his tiny suit! Just a few things that made their wedding unique.

Amanda & Adam ║ Allison Mansion║ Wedding Day Part 2

2010-01-18T13:15:00.007-05:00

Amanda & Adam got married at Common Ground Christian Church, where Tim and I attend as well. The ceremony was so sweet and celebrated God's faithfulness in allowing them to find each other. They even had a song called "January Wedding" played during the service.

Their reception was at the gorgeous Allison Mansion. It was the perfect site for their wedding. I love that Amanda willing to brave the cold for outside pictures, and the fresh snow from the night before just glistened! The food was great, the atmosphere couldn't be topped and there was so much love and joy at the reception. Their guests were not lacking in great dance moves either. The newlyweds left the cold Indiana winter for a warm sunny honeymoon!

Amanda & Adam ║ Indianapolis, IN║ Wedding Day Part 1

2010-01-18T13:05:00.005-05:00

Amanda and Adam had the perfect winter wedding. They thought and planned so completely that nothing was overlooked. After a long engagement (over a year) they were more than ready for this day to finally come. The ladies got all dolled up at Splash Salon before heading to Amanda's house to finish getting ready. Amanda'a maid of honor had just had a baby girl one week earlier. Her due date was actually the wedding day, so everyone was happy that she arrived early and not during the wedding!

We braced the snowy cold for a few minutes for outside pictures. They were such troopers. Tomorrow I'll bring you the rest of the wedding day. I had so many great images I couldn't narrow them down to one post.

Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens

2010-01-17T14:46:00.003-05:00

Go Colts!!!

After attending last night's Indianapolis Colts playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens, I am convinced that this team is headed to the Super Bowl. The team had great Offensive and Defensive plays that sealed the victory.

Thanks so much to my friend, Sarah, who at the last minute found herself with tickets and decided to have a Girl's night. We stopped at the Omni Severen Hotel in Downtown Indianapolis, where I will be photographing another wedding this July, for some pre-game festivities. Then we headed over to the amazing Lucas Oil Stadium and had a great time. Enjoy a few of my pics from last night, and be sure to watch the game next Sunday!

Haiti Disaster Relief

2010-01-15T17:17:00.005-05:00

As I'm sure you know, this has been a horrible week for those living in Haiti. In the blink of an eye, millions of lives were changed forever. The images of destruction and desperation have been heart wrenching, but there have also been stories of hope amongst the suffering. Please pray and consider giving to these awesome organizations.

Clothing Swap

2010-01-12T21:53:00.002-05:00

Yesterday I had the opportunity to be a part of a clothing swap. One of my friends organized the event and it was incredible. There were about 20 young women who had dropped of clothes earlier in the week. The idea was to find new homes for your old clothes that you no longer wear. The "merchandise" was divided throughout the house; one room for pants, sweaters, dresses, accessories, workout clothes and tops.

We were divided in teams and rotated through the house picking one item from each room before moving on. It was a lot of fun and a little crazy. Almost everyone came home with bag of new clothes (for free) and there were still plenty of items left to donate to charity. It was a great way to try some new styles that you wouldn't necessarily buy, but would like to try. My favorite find was probably tall black leather boots, second to several cute summer dresses. I meant to take some action photos, but I was too busy looking for myself.

Bathroom Remodel: Part 2

2010-01-08T11:39:00.003-05:00

Moving on past demo, we began to rebuild our bathroom. I did lots of measurements and cutting of styrofoam and moisture resistant drywall. Tim and his dad totally rewired the room.

We knew that high quality tiling was out of our league, so we called up Eric at Jensen Tile. While tile prep and setting were happening, Tim and I were running between Home Depots, Menards and Lowes to make sure we had everything we needed. Tim learned how to cut tiles in half (for the marble floor) and I was busy in the basement priming and painting the baseboards, trim and beadboard.

Since we had a tile team at our house we decided to also go ahead and tile our kitchen floor, which had been a project in waiting for about two years. So in our small Broad Ripple house, both the bathroom and kitchen were out of use. During the workday, we got accustomed to going to the Lowes or McDonalds bathroom. At night we stayed at a friends house who so willingly put us up for what totaled 8 nights! As Christmas approached we got the project to a good stopping point, one that involved a working toilet and shower, and headed out of town to spend time with family in a non-construction zone house. Directly following family Christmas gatherings, we left bright and early for the Urbana Conference in St. Louis.

I am super excited to shoot my first wedding of the year tomorrow for Amanda and Adam. They are so in love and so ready to be married!

Bathroom Remodel: Part 1

2010-01-06T14:07:00.003-05:00

As I mentioned earlier, Tim and I have been tackling some major home renovations this past month. A few weeks ago our bathroom looked like the before pictures below. It is our only bathroom and we knew that work was looming. It was spacious and pretty functional but water damage had begun to show on the wall by the shower and we had already removed a large section of wet and loose wall tile this summer. Our sweet handwork to get us by so far involved lots of caulk and a bit of duct tape.

You might wonder, why home improvement in December? Sure it's freezing outside, time to enjoy the holidays, but it was also time when I had little Megelaine Images commitments and Tim and his dad's man power were available. Yes we are frugal and yes we tend to be do it your selfers. I knew it was the real deal when the dumpster got delivered to our driveway. This pictures are the first two days of work. Lots of crow-barring and bucket loads of debris hauled to the dumpster. At the time of these photos we were still staying at our house overnight.

As a note, our house was built in 1926. Let me tell you that they built them to last back them, which is great but made demo hard work. It was neat to see how different the construction was from techniques and materials used today. Turns out the bricks for our chimney were made right here in Indianapolis. More to come soon in our adventures of home remodel...

Urbana 09

2010-01-05T14:51:00.005-05:00

Well, to say my life has been a little out of the ordinary lately would be an understatement. With all of my 2009 clients taken care of and my next wedding being this weekend, Tim and I have been tackling major home renovations (which are nearing completion) as well as visiting family for the holidays and photographing Urbana in St. Louis, all in the last month.

Urbana is a giant (17,000+) mission conference for college students that is put on by InterVarsity. Last year I helped out photographing InterVarsity's Greek Conference in Indy. I was thrilled that Tim and I were able to be a part of the photography team at Urbana. Working on a team was fun and essential to share the load of documenting such a huge event. The other fabulous photographers were Dave, Barry and Adam, who's wife just had her first book published. A special shout out to the other wedding photographers on the team, Wayne and Angela! You can check out their Urbana pics here.

Urbana felt like shooting 5 weddings in 5 days with very tricky lighting situations. It was great for me to have the challenge of shooting so much. Each day consisted of two large gatherings, hundreds of different break out sessions, manuscript study, a 200+ mission organization exhibit hall, and feeding 14,000ish people in 2 hours for dinner. It was incredible to see so many passionate people in one place that are committed to living purposefully.

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-25T14:17:00.003-05:00

I hope today brings a chance for you to share in the awe and joy of the season. May you be full of great food and your time spent with great company.

Amber + Kyle : Indianapolis Engagement

2009-12-23T22:29:00.003-05:00

A few days ago I got to hang out with Amber and Kyle. They have been together since high school and are getting married this spring. I am really looking forward to their wedding.

Construction Zone

2009-12-14T13:20:00.002-05:00

Well, since all of the orders are in for Christmas and all of my sessions (but one) are wrapped up for the year, it seemed like a wonderful time to remodel our bathroom in our 1926 Broad Ripple home. It's been a back burner "we know it needs to get done" project but knowing its our one and only bathroom made us intimidated to undertake this before. No time like mid-December for a home renovation! With a dumpster in our driveway, work has been underway for a few days. I've been taking photos along the way and will be posting as soon as it's complete. (here's hoping for sooner rather than later!)

The Incredible Murray Family

2009-12-07T09:30:00.004-05:00

Brad and Jen are the tag team that are raising adorable quadruplet boys. They were on the blog earlier for their first birthday. Hard to believe that they will be three soon! It has been such a joy to see them grow up, how they interact with each other and how they love one another. This photo shoot was really depicting what life is like at this point in time for the Murray family. I think this type of a shoot is a great way to really capture life as it is to bring you back to that place in years to come. No shoot with four 2 year olds would be complete without some meltdowns and candy bribing. This family truly is incredible. I hope these pictures will in the future show the boys just how much love their parents surrounded them with every day. (and how in love their parents are)

Welcome to the world of two year old boys; trains, books, basketball, food, stories, parks and mommy & daddy! You can find out more about the Murray Crew at their amazing blog.

Partner Con: I love to learn!

2009-12-01T10:39:00.002-05:00

I can't believe it's been about a month since I was down in New Orleans for Pictage's Partner Con conference. It was inspiring to be around 500 other creative professionals. I always enjoyed school (weird I know) and I really enjoy the opportunity to learn within my profession. So many people in this industry are willing to share, encourage and learn from each other. This year I have taken to opportunity to learn at several conferences including WPPI (Wedding Portrait Photographers International)in Vegas, OSP in Indy, and Partner Con in New Orleans.
I have gained so much knowledge, inspiration and vision from taking the time to invest in myself and my business.

Partner Con was jammed packed, full of great speakers and a few shoots. I had a wonderful time with my roommates from Indy, Kiera and Maya. Although I heard many great talks such as; Dane Sanders, Joe Bussink, and the Youngren's, my favorite thing was going on a shooting workshop with Joe Bussink. His love and heart for photography and the person he is capturing is incredible. It was awesome to hear someone so successful talk about how it is about how a person feels. That's exactly what I try to do with my photography, remind you of how you felt on your wedding day. When you look back at your pictures I want you to be transported.

Here are a few images from New Orleans. (where it was 75 and sunny everyday!) Many thanks to models Abigail and Ashly for being amazing!

Drumstick Dash

2009-11-26T10:50:00.002-05:00

Tim and I ran in our first Drumstick Dash this morning. It is a huge (9,500) race around Broad Ripple to raise money for Wheeler Mission. Since Tim and I decided about 2 1/2 weeks ago to sign up we opted to just do the short 2.3 mile course instead of the full 4.5.

It was crazy to see the streets we use everyday completely packed with runners. It never really thinned out and I spent most of my effort trying not to run into anyone. Tim however spent most of his energy yelling out "Happy Thanksgiving", "YMCA", and random words of encouragement.

Unfortunately I totally goofed and apparently held down a button too long on my watch and so we can only guess what our time was. We were happy to finish, support a good cause and be out with our community this morning. Special props to our friends, Jenny, Kevin and Sarah who ran the 4.5 mile course today. (because a post needs a photo, I took one self timer pic on our way out the door, you can see my enthusiasm)

Now to feast and be thankful with family. Happy Thanksgiving!

Welcome Sweet Evelyn: Newborn Goodness

2009-11-25T11:39:00.003-05:00

My friend Lindsay, who was recently seen on the blog as the adorable pregnant lady, recently welcomed her sweet daughter Evelyn to the world. Her sweetness was born on November 9th. I love photographing new parents, there is such a glow to them and they are full of love. Lindsay and Matt are no exception. Evelyn has no doubt captured their hearts and changed their world.

As another joyous note, Rachael and Billy, who was the other maternity shoot I did a few weeks back, just welcomed Lizzie into the world yesterday! Yeah, for sweet, precious baby girls!

Cooper : Totally Two, Totally Boy

2009-11-19T13:09:00.000-05:00

Cooper enjoyed showing me all his favorite things at home, reading Elmo books, playing basketball with dad, his dog Oscar, swinging, and playing in piles of leaves. Cooper is lucky to have some awesome parents, George and Erin. I love that these pictures capture what being two for a little boy is all about.

Carson : Sweet Baby!

2009-11-18T13:08:00.005-05:00

Carson, the son of my past wedding clients, Kaleena and Eli, has grown a bunch since I first met him at his newborn session. Classically, the best expressions of the shoot were once he was just in his onesie after wearing all the adorable outfits his mom picked out. At 3 months you can't really blame them for wanting to be in their own world and wear as little clothes as possible. We all totally melted when he put on his lion costume from Halloween. His crazy hair was cracking me up. I can't wait to see more of his personality come out as he continues to grow. It's been so much fun to see Kaleena and Eli's relationship grow into becoming a family.

My First Colts Game!!!

2009-11-16T16:25:00.004-05:00

Hard to top my first Colts game experience yesterday.

The festivities began with some at home tailgating at a friends, eating taco dip and playing my first competitive game of corn hole. Yes, I had been fighting it for a while, but as it turns out I'm pretty decent. The crew headed down to Elbow Room for some pre-game food. Good eats and good laughs. Then as Tim's heart rate increased, we made the pilgrimage into Lucas Oil Stadium. I had no idea how many people and how crazy it would be just getting to the stadium. (I'm such a newbie) We had some incredible seats and I was just blown away by the energy and noise in the place as the game began. Home team advantage! I had fun doing a little of sports photography but then put it away until the incredible ending of the game. I couldn't believe people were leaving the stadium and missed such an awesome ending. After the Colts pulled off the win, the madness grew! Pouring out of the stadium, people were screaming, giving high fives to each other and honking their horns. You would have thought we won the Super Bowl again. The only bummer of the night was being such in the same place in a parking garage for about 40 minutes and being hungry. By the time we got back home it hit me hard that it was 2am and needed to sleep.

Super thanks to my friends for organizing such a fabulous evening.

Victor + Stephanie : Purdue Engagement Photography

2009-11-12T09:38:00.004-05:00

Victor and Stephanie were so much fun to hang out with! Since they met on campus just a few days before freshman year, it was only fitting to do their engagement pictures at Purdue. We managed to get the very last bit of fall on campus. Victor had his motorcycle on hand which was fun to work with. Apparently its the choice way to get around on campus, when the weather is nice of course. It started to sprinkle just after they changed outfits, so we managed a few more shots before the rain poured. Despite the stress of finishing college and working on a masters, they still manage to transport into their own world of laughter and sweetness together. I am so excited to document their big day next summer in West Lafayette.

Lindsay + Matt : Expecting New Joy!

2009-11-06T18:16:00.004-05:00

Lindsay has been my trusty side shooter and assistant at many weddings. Lindsay and I were both brides together, we met when we were both engaged. The year before we got married we spent lots of time together, including being bridal bootcamp workout buddies. I was so excited to hear that she and her hubby Matt were expecting! They are high school sweethearts and have been together 10 years now!

Little Evelyn should be arriving soon, really soon. Lindsay is such a wonderful woman inside and out. I know how much she is looking forward to being a mommy and know that her and Matt will be amazing parents. I had such a hard time picking some for the blog, Lindsay is such a model on the other side of the camera!

Dara + Andy: Indianapolis Engagement

2009-10-30T15:54:00.003-04:00

It all started on a blind date at Rock Bottom where Dara was 45 minutes late due to being unfamiliar with driving downtown. Good thing Andy was patience because he soon met his match in Dara. Lots of their firsts were downtown, first dates, first kiss so it was a lot of fun to hear them remember those moments while we wear walking around. Dara's smile can light up a room and bring out Andy's cute dimples too.

Maureen + Mike : Indianapolis Wedding Photography

2009-10-29T11:25:00.004-04:00

Maureen and Mike are great neighbors of ours here on Rosslyn Avenue. I was so excited to be able to document such a special day for them. All of the ladies started the day getting glammed up at Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in Fishers. It was awesome that they just took over the whole salon for a few hours. Mo and the ladies headed back to her house, where they got dressed as the guys were getting ready at the Marriott North. After a few photos with beautiful yellow leaves outside the church, Mo saw her little guy Korbin dressed in his tiny tux. Adorable. During the processional the coolest thing happened, the church had a large skylight above the alter area. During the processional it had been pretty overcast, but right when the music changed and the doors were opened for Mo, sunshine blasted through the skylights. Being from Broad Ripple, we decided to stop for some fun photos at the fabulous Indianapolis Art Center after the ceremony.

The reception went seamless at the Marriott. I was completely impressed at how great the venue and service was. The whole evening was a great celebration for these two; full of friends and family both young and old. I was so honored to be a part of their day and a new milestone for their family.

Stephanie & Kyle Engaged at Indiana University

2009-10-27T15:18:00.003-04:00

Stephanie had the great idea to do her engagement session with Kyle at IU at the peak of fall, where he proposed and they've shared many fun memories. Kyle pulled off quite the engagement, proposing on campus and then heading to Nick's for Stephanie to be surprised by all their family and friends. It was fun to hear them remember how that all happened.

The evening was gorgeous; crunchy leaves, sweet evening light and a fun couple. Stephanie is a seasoned pro at working the camera with me, she's been a bridesmaid in two other weddings I've photographed. I'm so excited to capture her and Kyle's big day next summer.

Fun Trip to Cincinnati!

2009-10-26T21:14:00.002-04:00

After four weeks of weddings in a row, this last weekend I was camera free and ready for some fun. The weekend started out with a great visit with my parents. We had a yummy dinner and headed off to the Keystone Art Cinema to watch Amelia. It was pretty good.

Saturday, Tim and I drove to Cincinnati for a good friend's wedding. Such a sweet candlelight ceremony and a super fun evening catching up with Tim's college fraternity brothers and dancing!

Since we were in Cincinnati, we decided to check out a few local hot spots. First we went to Jungle Jim's, the craziest grocery store ever! The place is huge and has food and produce from every part of the world. They give you a map when you get in the store, and there is even a separate map for the beer and wine section! Tim stopped for an Iphone photo by the large section of hot sauce underneath a firetruck!

After that we decided to go to Ikea. I love that place because they have sleek, modern designs that help the house look good and get organized. Tim and I ended up buying a purple rug for our living room. Great weekend!

Rachael + Billy: Expecting in Brownsburg

2009-10-22T12:04:00.004-04:00

I was honored to be able to document Rachael & Billy's wedding day exactly one year after Tim and I were married. Now, I got to document this very special time of their family growing. They are expecting to meet their sweet little girl, Elizabeth (Lizzie) in just a few more weeks. Rachael had the great idea to do the shoot at Beasley's Orchard in Avon, a place where she remembers visiting every year with her family for as long as she can remember. Sunday afternoon was the most perfect day outside, sunny, crisp fall air, the smell of apples and crunchy leaves under your feet. We really enjoyed sharing in their joy as they anticipate the arrival of Lizzie.

Tim and Billy searched long and hard for the perfect pumpkins and succeeded. True story that three little kids were walking in front of our house and were pointing, gawking, at our large pumpkin this morning!

Maureen + Mike : A Sneak Peek

2009-10-19T21:50:00.003-04:00

I just had to post a few images from Mo and Mike's fun and fabulous wedding last Saturday. More to come later, but I wanted them to see a few before they take off for their honeymoon! Congrats you two.

Emily + Dave : A Zionsville Engagement Session

2009-10-17T12:14:00.000-04:00

Oh, how I love this couple! Tim and I have know Emily before she even met Dave. It's been awesome to see their relationship grow. We get to hang out with them every week at our house church gatherings.

Emily grew up in Zionsville, and that's where he proposed, so it was only fitting to do their engagement session there. It was a gorgeous fall day. Clearly, they are a fun couple who have lots of energy and love to share. We wrapped up a great evening eating at a local Zionsville icon, Friendly's Tavern. (the pork tenderloin was out of control!)

Letitia + Ryan: A Fall Brownsburg Wedding

2009-10-16T11:54:00.003-04:00

Letitia and Ryan had a beautiful wedding day. I know they are eager to see some images, so I'll go ahead and post. I'll fill you in on their wedding story later...

(The adorable young man in the several of the images is Tish's son, who did the honors of giving her away. So sweet.)

Fun New Product: KISS Mini Albums!

2009-10-14T14:25:00.003-04:00

When I started Megelaine Images, I new that I wanted to give my brides the best quality album possible. I went on a search far and wide, and I ran into a lot of pretty good albums. None of them are a match, though, for the KISS Wedding Books that I use now. The albums are beautiful with edge-to-edge photo prints. And the leather is so soft and gorgeous. The coolest part about the whole thing is the amazing turn around time that I always get from the fine folks at KISS!

That is why I am so excited about a new product that KISS recently came out with - Little KISSes!
These 4 by 4 inch beauties are exact replicas of the larger KISS books, a perfect size to carry in your purse and show off to all of your friends. Check out these pictures to see what I mean...

Parke County Senior: Jenna

2009-10-12T10:38:00.004-04:00

Jenna is the younger sister of my future sister-in-law Megan. Their family lives basically in their own State Park outside of Rockville, Indiana. (or at least what feels like it once you live in the city) We decided to do her senior shoot before the masses rolled in for the Covered Bridge Festival, which is going on now. We traveled over to Bridgeton, where I had shot Courtney and Justin's engagement session earlier this spring.

Special thanks to Megan, who was an excellent light stand for me during the shoot! Best wishes to Jenna as she firms up plans for college next year.

All the seniors at her school make their own "senior pants" and get a senior pictures in them. Jenna went above and beyond with the overalls.

Vincennes Wedding Photography: Angel + Sean

2009-10-08T22:19:00.004-04:00

After over a year of planning, the wedding day was finally here for Angel and Sean! Fall had come and the crisp breeze could be felt outside. The couple shared their vows on the grounds of the Vincennes Memorial with the banks of the Wabash just beyond.

While the groomsmen spent part of their morning setting up a tent for the bridal party to wait in, the ladies opted to stay in a heated truck until the ceremony. Colored paper globes hung from trees as guests were seated to the sound of a harp. The front row was packed full of parents and grandparents who clearly loved and supported the couple. Their receiving line was the fastest I've seen as everyone was eager to warm up again. Due to the chilly temperature, we quickly moved through the group photos before the wedding party loaded up for a hay ride to the reception.

Angel's wedding planner transformed the reception hall to an elegant autumn gathering space. The rest of the evening was full of laughter, tears, joy, and dancing as family and friends celebrated this milestone for Angel and Sean. Congrats you two!

Adventures in the Kitchen

2009-10-05T16:17:00.008-04:00

Surprisingly this post is about Tim's adventures in the kitchen and not mine. Since fall is quite busy for me, Tim took it upon himself to make a fantastic meal for me and our dinner guests last week. He went all out. Every recipe was from the "Cooking Light" cookbook. The menu line up was:
Appetizer- Red pepper walnut dip with toasted Baguettes
Entree- Lasagna Rolls w/Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Sides - Oven roasted green beans and Grilled summer squash
Dessert- Poached Pears

The wine was delightful as well as the company of our guests Sonja and Alex, who themselves have quite an interesting blog. While this kind of quality food doesn't always show up at dinner time at the King house, it sure is a treat when it does. It's always nice to have a reason to use the good china. Cheers to kitchen adventures that turn out stellar!

SlideShowPro Feature

2009-10-02T23:00:00.005-04:00

A big thanks to the folks at SlideShowPro for featuring my new website in their monthly newsletter. Every month the guys at SlideShowPro sort through the new websites that have been created using their program and pick the Top 10...and I was surprised to learn today that they picked mine!

If you don't know about SlideShowPro, you should check it out. Their program allows me to upload, tag and manage my images online and it produces gorgeous flash slideshows in real time. There are a lot of other cool features about it too that I'm still learning about, but they provide a lot of awesome information on their website. Thanks guys!

Heather + Daren: An Orchard Wedding in Plainfield

2009-10-01T11:09:00.004-04:00

Heather thought through every detail of her and Daren's wedding at Martha's Orchard. With outside weddings the one thing you can't control is the weather. Well, despite the entire week being gray and rainy, Saturday sunshine broke through for them. The girls were full of smiles and laughs and were ready with rain boots, just in case. The sun was shining brightly when Heather walked down the aisle to meet Daren. Just before the kiss, the best man assisted the bride with a step stool. A touch of humor for a couple that has a considerable height difference. After greeting their guest the reception begin with delicious homestyle food and continued with toasts and dancing. While everyone was safe inside the reception, the rain did begin to pour. However, it didn't damper Heather and Daren's perfect day.