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Manic Monday

Do you ever feel that you struggle to get out of bed in the morning, especially Monday morning? You make desperate negotiations with your alarm clock for a few more minutes. Maybe wondering if your alarm clock is secretly jealous of the relationship you have with your pillow?

Well, just want you to know, I often feel the same way.  This photo pretty much sums up most of  my mornings! I am so not a morning person!

What gets you through the morning? For us, it is coffee! -J

Photo from Pinterest

It’s just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
‘Cause that’s my funday
My I don’t have to runday
It’s just another manic Monday

Have to catch an early train
Got to be to work by nine
And if I had an air-o-plane
I still couldn’t make it on time
‘Cause it takes me so long
Just to figure out what I’m gonna wear
Blame it on the train
But the boss is already there

-The Bangles

Crazy in Love: Brian + Laura

We loved Brian and Laura’s lake side engagement session. When Laura suggested we take their photos at Brian’s parents house on Geist, we were excited. Pretty sure Laura spoke right to Cory’s heart. Water, sunset, boats, and Sperry’s! Our kind of people! ; ) Brian and  Laura are such a fun, energetic couple. It was what attracted them to each other when they met at Purdue. They share this love for adventure and adrenaline! They love kite boarding, going out on the boat, and crazy enough to sky dive! Its what we love about these two, they have a passion for each other and adventure.

I have no doubt there are many adventures that lie before these two. The are currently going through the adventures of parenthood, as they just welcomed a sweet baby boy, Eli a couple months ago. Now, they are about to embark on the biggest one yet, marriage!

We loved getting to know these two and are even more excited about their wedding next month!

So I am pretty much in love with Laura’s outfit! Perfectly fitting for that gorgeous lake backdrop!

Gorgeous view from Brian’s parents house. So serene.

I love how sweet Brian is to Laura. He was constantly loving on her and just being a romantic!

Makes our job easy when couples are this natural with each other!

My personal favorite photo of this beautiful couple!

What a beautiful family! Eli is such a cute baby!

Right when we got to our next location, it started to rain. However, Brian and Laura didn’t let it stop them!

Laura is absolutely beautiful in every way and Brian has that total southern boy charm!

Oh Laura, look at how gorgeous you are!

I am already anticipating how amazing you are going to look on your wedding day!

We were so hopeful we would capture some sunset photos.

However, there was just  small enough break in the clouds and rain to catch a glimpse of the sun setting.

We had so much fun with these two and look forward to their wedding! Can’t wait! -J

Emilia Jane - May 16, 2013 - 10:41 am

So sweet!!!

Come Away With Me: Ryan + Kristin

When we met Kristin three years ago, she said that one day she would would have us photograph her wedding.  She hoped for a beautiful flowing dress and a small, intimate wedding that felt more like a holiday gathering with her closest friends & family. Kristin and Ryan had all of those things.

Ryan + Kristin were married at The Fern of Westfield and enjoyed a small ceremony outside in the courtyard. Dinner was served inside and afterwords the party continued under the stars where they danced the night away.

I loved Kristin’s dress.

Such an elegant bouquet created by McNamara Florist

There are so many details throughout this house, it was fitting for Kristin and Ryan’s wedding.

Kristin, probably has one of the most beautiful and contagious smiles ever!

Oh, Kristin, you are STUNNING!

Ryan, you look mighty dapper!;)


Look at Ryan’s face seeing Kristin for the first time. Priceless!

I love how Kristin’s dad is looking at her.

You can also see how nervous Kristin is!

Kristin’s face shows how long she has been waiting for this moment!

(They have been together for over 5 years, so it was about time!);)

I love the look bride + groom’s have when they walk down the aisle! Pure Bliss!


Such a fun bridal party! Oh, and they are all seriously the nicest people ever!

Wow! I love how Ryan + Kristin just fit perfectly together!

Sweet + Intimate moments like this are what I love about photographing couples such as Ryan and Kristin!

The Fern, is the perfect setting for a familial feeling wedding. Small and intimate.

It really just feels like a big dinner party with your closest friends and family!

Gorgeous cake by Classic Cakes!

I was surprised to know that Ryan has some serious dance moves!

Love this!

Kristin, you are so cute!

Michael Bublé, is that you?

We pulled Ryan and Kristin away to capture this sweet moment at their reception.

Congratulations you two! Thank you for giving us the honor to share your day with you!

Carly Fuller - May 14, 2013 - 1:18 pm

I adore your imagery and visions…Every shot is unique and so perfectly captured…What an amazing story to tell that 3 years later she came back! How neat!

Angela Snyder - May 13, 2013 - 6:19 pm

Love all of her details, and she is gorgeous!

Dani - May 13, 2013 - 5:11 pm

As always, beautiful work!! Love the black and white photo of her alone. So classic and gorgeous.

Happy Birthday Mr. Phillips

Today is a day that I so happily celebrate Cory. The day I can confidently say that this world became a better place when Cory Allen Phillips was born. Because of Cory, I can honestly say that my life is better. He challenges me to be a Godly woman, to love others no matter what. His adventuresome spirit reminds that we have nothing to loose. And you know what? I love that Cory doesn’t care what others think, but always cares about others. I love that about him.

I am so thankful that we get to celebrate another wonderful year with this man.If you don’t know Cory, you are missing out. A lot. If you do know him, you know exactly what I am talking about.

Cory, my love, thank you for being you. Happy Birthday!!  May the Lord allow many, many more years to celebrate you!

Happy 28th Birthday!!!

Jenna Bresher - May 9, 2013 - 9:17 pm

Happy Birthday, Cory!

Katie - May 9, 2013 - 10:16 am

Happy Birthday Cory!!! Love this post :)

ashley barnett - May 9, 2013 - 10:12 am

Happy Birthday Cory!!!! :)

Morgan - May 9, 2013 - 9:47 am

Wishing you a very happy birthday, Cory!

Emilia Jane - May 9, 2013 - 9:15 am

Happy Birthday Cory!!!

Kathy - May 9, 2013 - 9:11 am

Happy Birthday Cory! Such a sweet post! :)

Dani - May 9, 2013 - 8:54 am

Hope Cory has a super happy birthday! Sounds like he deserves an awesome one for how awesome he is! :-)

Brea - May 9, 2013 - 8:47 am

Happy Birthday Cory! I love how you describe him, he sounds like an amazing person!

Phil + Bit

Last weekend we had the opportunity to hang out with dear friends and past clients Stephen + Stephanie for a coaching session. They drove from Wisconsin and spent the weekend with us. We talked about branding, marketing, editing, and all the important things that it takes to run a business. Who knew that being a photographer/small business owner requires more than just taking pretty photos?;)

While Stephen and Stephanie were here with us, they wanted to see if we could do a photo shoot with one of Stephen’s past clients that lived in the area. We showed Stephen and Stephanie our posing techniques as well as how we get the photo perfect in the camera so we don’t have to spend time in front of the computer fixing the photo (coloring, lighting, etc). We make sure we get the white balance, coloring, and exposure perfect from the beginning. This way we can spend more time together rather than sitting in front of the photoshop.

Anyways, Phil and Bit really made our jobs easy. They are such a gorgeous and super sweet couple. They have been married for 3 years and still have the newlywed glow!

Enjoy a few favorites.

Engagement photos in Village of West ClayEngagement photos in the Village of West ClayEngagement photos in Village of West Clay

Bit seriously has the most gorgeous smile ever!

The village of west clay engagement photos

Stephen + Stephanie failed to mention that we would be photographing models!

Engagement photos by door

I love how romantic and intimate this photo looks!

Couples photo of Bit + PhilPortait in Village of West Clay Carmel

Portraits in the cold
Portraits in Carmel IndianaEngagement Photos with white flower blossomsPhotographers in action

Here is Stephen in action showing the gorgeousness on the backside of the camera.

beautiful black and white engagement photoCouple laughingphoto of couple walking

Here is Stephen + Stephanie. You might remember them being on the blog for their engagement photos and wedding photos we did last year!

Chicago, Lake Michigan engagement photo

If you are interested in a coaching or mentoring session to help better your business or taking photos. Email us at info@coryandjackie.com

You can see the photos Stephen + Stephanie took over on their blog: Phil + Bit.

Emilia Jane - May 6, 2013 - 3:36 pm

Love love love

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