Ashley and Cordale decided to return to the scene of the crime for their Anniversary Session. The scene being the shores of Lake Michigan at Marquette Park where we did their engagement session. This time around they had some of the decor from their wedding on display. You can also see some of the wedding photos of the hopelessy in love couple at this link.

Before we set up a picnic area on the deserted beach, we strolled around the Aquatorium and the park area adjacent to it. I wanted to get some natural candid photos of the two lovebirds snuggling and laughing. It didn't take much prompting...

A couple in love share a few laughs at their Anniversary Photo Session.

Now, Ashley and Cordale did something I encourage all clients to do. They brought me cookies!! The delicious sugar high has now made their images at least 10% better than before!! :)

I did skip the wine, but the happy couple stayed as the sun set enjoying their picnic to celebrate their one year as husband and wife. It was great to see them again and I'm so proud that they once again chose me to capture their lives together.

A couple celebrates their one year Anniversary on the shores of Lake Michigan.

High tide rolls in during a one year Anniversary picnic.

The roses on the table at Andorra Banquet Hall In Schererville, Indiana were very eye catching. Sure, the red definitely did pop, but the sheer number of them was the real story. Sixty red roses for 60 years of marriage. Happy Anniversary Bill and Helen!!

I love to document my work here on this journal and it certainly was an honor to photograph this milestone event. My main motivation for this post today is to provide inspiration to the (much) younger brides and grooms that I usually photograph. I'm sure Helen and Bill had their moments throughout the years, but yet here they are many decades later celebrating with family and friends.

A vintage wedding photo sits next to 60 red roses at an Anniversary Party at Andorra Banquet Hall.

It was wonderful to see Helen and Bill's wedding portrait in pristine condition sitting next to the 60 red roses. It warms my heart to know that my photography will someday be displayed at Silver and Golden Anniversaries in years to come.

In the image below, an impromptu anniversary kiss happened on the dance floor during a skit in which a cartoon bride and groom saluted the real deal. Family and friends howled in approval. The couples on the dance floor may have moved a bit slower than I'm used to, however as this picture proves - passion prevails even after 6 decades together!! :)

An anniversary kiss on the dance floor for a couple celebrating 60 years together.

As I'm out photographing Aaron and Lisa's wedding this Saturday, I will definitely have Helen and Bill on my mind. Capturing great moments and preserving memories that they can look back on 60 years from now is an incredible honor. I can't wait.

Cheers!!