Fair Oaks Farms Wedding Photography: A Beautiful Indiana Farm Venue Summer Wedding

June 18, 2025 Steve Vansak

A golden hour sunset wedding photo at Fair Oaks Farmhouse venue.

It was great to be back at Fair Oaks Farms for Lauren and Ryan’s summer wedding at the picture-perfect Indiana wedding venue.

Before I show more of our golden hour and sunset wedding photos, the day starts with bride and groom prep at the adjacent Fairfield Inn & Suites Fair Oaks Farms.

I had a great time bouncing back and forth from the bridal suite to the groom’s suite, and we had a lot of laughs in both. Soon enough, it would be “go time,” as Lauren said, and we’d make our way toward the outdoor ceremony area.

June Wedding Photography at Meyer’s Castle: Elegant, Romantic, Unforgettable

June 5, 2025 Steve Vansak

A bride and groom stand out on the lawn in front of Meyer's Castle wedding venue.

The first look between the bride and groom at Meyer’s Castle was magical. Tucked away in the ivy-covered gardens with the castle’s stone facade in the background, the groom turned to see his bride for the first time — and the emotion on his face said it all. The moment felt like it stood still as they took in each other, and the groom read his card. With the castle’s timeless architecture and lush June greenery surrounding them, it was a deeply intimate and cinematic moment — a perfect start to a day full of love and celebration.

Wedding Ceremony At St Paul Catholic Church | Reception At Sand Creek Country Club

September 16, 2024 Steve Vansak

A bride and groom in silhouette during sunset at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana.

It was a lovely late Summer day for Nancy and Corey’s wedding ceremony at St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, Indiana, followed by a reception in Chesterton, Indiana, at Sand Creek Country Club.

Midwest Backyard Wedding

August 14, 2024 Steve Vansak

A bride and groom look toward each other as the bride's veil flies in the foreground.

Juan and Eva recently moved to a rural property and decided to have their wedding ceremony in their backyard.

Backyard weddings offer intimacy and personalization, allowing couples to celebrate their special day in a familiar setting. These events can be tailored to reflect the couple's tastes and style, with decorations that resonate with cherished memories or shared hobbies.