We’re excited to be working with Katy and Ryan for their late September 2010 wedding. Not only are they a wonderful couple who are very much in love but we’re also excited because of the venue that they have selected for the location of both their wedding ceremony and reception, the ever lovely Ewing Cultural…
This was our second e-session from that rainy Saturday a few days ago. Like the first one we had to bust out the umbrellas a couple times to get us through the session but all worked out well in spite of the rain. It just takes a little willingness on the part of everyone to…
June 25, 2010 - 11:06 am
Beautiful photos and a great looking couple.
June 25, 2010 - 1:09 pm
I love all of your pictures!!! Allerton Park is a great place. My cousin just got married in the Meadows a few weeks ago and the pictures there are wonderful. Great Job on the photos. Can’t wait for the big day!!!
June 25, 2010 - 5:13 pm
Great photos! There were so many good ones but I really liked the second to last one. Very photogenic couple!
June 25, 2010 - 6:08 pm
Wow! Now that is a hot couple! Great pics!!
June 25, 2010 - 6:20 pm
Love the pictures. So many to choose from. Tara and Cain-YOU ROCK!
June 25, 2010 - 10:39 pm
I think that Mark did a fabulous job taking Tara and Cain’s engagement pictures. He truely has an eye for capturing who they really are and I cannot wait to see the wedding pictures he takes.
June 26, 2010 - 11:54 am
Mark, your work never ceases to amaze me!! More amazing photo’s of a beautiful couple — the shots are phenomenal! Can’t wait to see what you’ll capture at the wedding 
June 26, 2010 - 10:08 pm
The pictures of Cain and Tara were great. Tara’s blue eyes really stood out. Allerton Park was a nice background for the pictures.
June 27, 2010 - 12:56 am
These pics are amazing…I got teary looking at some of them haha. You really captured the love between this couple…these pics have gotten me very excited for the wedding!
June 27, 2010 - 5:42 pm
Some of the most amazing pictures I have ever seen. I love you both, thank you so much for allowing me to share this special time with you!
June 28, 2010 - 7:36 pm
I really like the pictures of Tara and Cain. They are a very happy couple and these pictures helped tell their story. Very nice!
June 28, 2010 - 7:39 pm
Beautiful pictures you guys! That park was a gorgeous setting for a wonderful couple!
June 29, 2010 - 10:15 am
These are such great pictures. You two look so very happy!!! The photographer did a fantastic job. Can’t wait to see your wedding pictures.
June 29, 2010 - 10:41 am
I love these pictures :] You guys look great and the settings for all the pictures are beautiful! Love you both,
-Your favorite sister 
June 29, 2010 - 11:47 am
I actually like the umbrella in the pictures – it fits in with the scenery and makes the shots more natural. And Tara’s eyes are so blue; they really pop in every shot. The pictures look amazing guys!
June 29, 2010 - 6:51 pm
the pictures are so good i know it will be hard to pick a favorite
June 29, 2010 - 7:20 pm
Tara shared the engagement pictures with all of her friends at work and how exciting..they are perfect! I think the different types of unique poses were awesome-something to treasure and remember forever! Great job!
June 30, 2010 - 4:58 pm
So cute! It makes me excited for the wedding. The first one is my favorite 
June 30, 2010 - 8:01 pm
Tara and Cain’s pictures are so natural! You can just see how happy they are. My favorite ones are where Tara’s beautiful blue eyes just pop out at you.
June 30, 2010 - 8:03 pm
WOW! these pics look amazing great job
June 30, 2010 - 8:09 pm
And such beautiful smiles…..
July 1, 2010 - 4:43 pm
I love The pictures Tara And Cain can’t wait to see u at the wedding
August 17, 2012 - 11:39 am
[...] Want to see photos from their engagement session? Tara + Cain [...]
Last weekend was a busy weekend for engagement sessions for us and the weather was not wanting to cooperate. It was one of those drizzly, misty and at times plain ole rainy days. So we shifted gears and decided we would not be denied. We broke out the umbrellas and found a cool urban place…
May 20, 2010 - 6:26 pm
Sitting here with Jon as he is showing me the pics….they look great! I think the Vette one is the best.
May 21, 2010 - 10:57 am
I love the variety of angles used in these pictures…they look great! So excited be in the next round of photos at the wedding!
May 21, 2010 - 10:57 am
I love the variety of angles used in these pictures…they look great! So excited be in the next round of photos at the wedding!
May 25, 2010 - 8:17 am
I look that Sarah wore flip flops — that’s so her! The photos look great: I love the one on the railroad tracks with the umbrella. However, my personal fave is the one where Sarah is looking at the camera and Jon is looking away against the red wall — she is trying desperately not to smile. And that’s definitely a challenge for her!
May 25, 2010 - 8:22 am
LOVE LOVE LOVE! The serious one against the brick wall is awesome….you are both so photogenic! Cant wait to see how great your wedding day photos turn out!! =)
May 25, 2010 - 8:40 am
Mark-Your photos were fantastic. You completely captured both Jon and Sarah’s personalities. My favorite is the umbrella/railroad track shot. I really like the great effects on the photos and can’t wait to see the wedding photos. Great job!!!!
May 25, 2010 - 9:07 am
You guys are so adorable! Very tall too! I really like the muted colors in the pics.
May 25, 2010 - 9:07 am
You guys are so adorable! Very tall too! I really like the muted colors in the pics.
May 25, 2010 - 5:37 pm
The photos turned out amazing!! My favorites are the corvette and the one where Jon is holding the umbrella over you on the tracks. Can’t wait to see the pictures from your wedding day!
May 25, 2010 - 5:49 pm
The location was a perfect setting for these photos! I love so many of them – Jon carrying Sarah and the two of them smiling, walking hand in hand down the tracks or by the building, or the one where Sarah’s behind Jon, wrapping her arms around him. Mark was really able to capture you guys! Can’t wait until August!
May 25, 2010 - 7:13 pm
My favorite is the one looking up at you two. You guys seem so relaxed in all of them. But the 3 black and white ones above are especially amazing and Ow Ow!
May 25, 2010 - 11:02 pm
ADORABLE. These photos are lovely! I am very impressed and I thank you sharing.
May 25, 2010 - 11:24 pm
I love the pictures! You guys seem so relaxed and natural. I know jons favorite is with the convertable. The urban location was a great choice. Can’t wait For the wedding photos!
May 26, 2010 - 6:37 am
The pictures are fabulous…so Sarah and Jon! I love that you all made the rain work so well. Way to go, Mark!
May 27, 2010 - 9:22 pm
How cute! I can’t wait to see the wedding pictures. I love the umbrella shots!
May 28, 2010 - 5:24 am
My favorite is the one looking up at you two. You guys seem so relaxed in all of them. But the 3 black and white ones above are especially amazing and Ow Ow!
May 28, 2010 - 12:28 pm
LOVE these! They turned out beautiful regardless of the rain. Can’t wait to see the wedding pictures!
May 28, 2010 - 5:15 pm
Love the shots. Can’t believe my little girl is all grown up. Excited for your big day!
June 2, 2010 - 1:08 pm
Love the pics! I know Sarah was a little nervous about the pictures but I think they have all turned out great! Great job, I can’t wait for the wedding either!
June 2, 2010 - 1:29 pm
Awww! Love birds! AND…not a bad pic in the bunch! Can’t wait to see how beautiful (or handsome…) you two look on the big day!
June 2, 2010 - 1:33 pm
Thank you everyone for your really kind comments! Sarah and Jon were great to work with and we can’t wait to photograph their wedding day events. We know this is going to be an awesome wedding.
August 19, 2010 - 9:08 am
[...] You may have remembered seeing their engagement photos earlier this year, you can see them here: Sarah + Jon Below are some of my favs from the day. Unfortunately my ever trusty assistant Katelyn was not able [...]
Dear Brides, Welcome back our special guest blogger and friend, make-up artist D’Shannon Llewellyn. We know all of you are ready to be a Perfect Picture Bride so enjoy Part III on the great Bridal Beauty Series! Ladies, did you know that Coco Chanel made the tan popular back in the 1920′s? A healthy glow…
July 16, 2010 - 8:07 am
[...] view D’Shannon previous posts on Bridal Beauty Preparation click here!) Posted in Ideas Tags: Eye Lashes, [...]
July 16, 2010 - 8:07 am
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Ron and Mariah without a shadow of a doubt belong together. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and you cannot help but see how their eyes light up when their other half walks into the room. Every love should be this good. Need I say more? Ok… maybe. The Unity Church of Peoria was quite…
May 13, 2010 - 9:43 pm
This was the best wedding I have ever attended. Fun and unique, classy and elegant–just like the bride and groom. The church, the food, the wine, the costumes and keepsake photo to the girl scout cookie and milk wedding favors, Ron and Mariah thought of everything.
This was the first wedding I have attended where I felt compelled to send a card thanking the couple for inviting me to their wedding!! : ) Instead, I will do so here. Thanks for inviting us to be part of your day–we were honored to attend and so glad to be your friends. We had such a fantastic night and felt so pampered at Cyd’s!!
May this great start and celebration lead to a lifetime of happy memories like your wedding day!!
Love,
Jami
May 13, 2010 - 11:00 pm
Stunning guys – simply stunning…
May 14, 2010 - 8:29 am
Dear Mariah and Ron,
It was great to get to know you both during my Peoria stay. No doubt that two great people have met each other. Your attitudes, positions and smiles in these pictures are a great expression of who you are, what you share and how you are meant to laugh together at life. The new begining set by your wedding, will bring lots of bright lights in your lives, the lives of those you love and those who are close to you !
Wish you and kids all the best . best regards
May 15, 2010 - 7:32 am
Great pictures. You two look so happy. Always respect and love one another and the years will pile up. God’s blessings.
May 24, 2010 - 9:26 am
Those were the most gorgeous wedding pictures ever. Brought tears to my eyes. You know your dad is smiling down on the both of you. We wish you many, many happy years together. Love, Bill and Tina
by Mark Romine