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The Oliver Family | Indiana Family Lifestyle & Portrait Photography | Kemil Beach, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Beverly Shores

What an adorable, fun group!  Check out some favorites from the Oliver Family Mini-session!

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Joel | Indiana Senior Photography | Chesterton High School | PART ONE | Kemil Beach & Beverly Shores

Had a blast with Joel in Beverly Shores this weekend!  I hung out here so much when I was younger, so it was awesome to be back for senior photos.  For anyone coming to Indiana for some beach time, Kimel is probably the best free public beach.  This is where we met Joel, and most...

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Doris | Bishop Noll Institute | Indiana Senior Portrait Photography | Lincoln Park, Chicago

Doris is AMAZING! Our session was rained out earlier this week, and due to scheduling, we decided to start super early today. The weather is gorgeous right now, but it was definitely NOT gorgeous at 7am, it was downright freezing! Armed with fuzzy blanket and a friend carrying a dozen outfits, Doris...

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Dana and Ryan | Indiana & Michigan Engagement Photography | Their Photo Guestbook

Dana & Ryan had a beautiful engagement photo session last Sunday all around Southwest Michigan.  I had a fantastic time with them!  I even had a fantastic time designing their engagement guestbook.  If you’ve never heard of these, listen up!  They are a must!  These stunning guestbooks showcase your photos while guests sign their well-wishes....

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NEW WEBSITE!

Check the new website! I love it! More improvements are to come, but it’s a fabulous start.
http://amystraka.com
More sessions and weddings are coming to the blog in the next few days! I’ve been too sick to blog last weekend’s stuff, but I’m feeling much better. After Savi & Jay’s wedding today at Aberdeen,...

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Marci & Charles’ Wedding at St. John’s in Michigan City

Marci and Charles, congrats!
This wedding was so much fun! Everyone was laid back and relaxed leading up to the big moment, at least the ladies were. I didn’t spend too much time with the guys, since my husband-to-be Matt was with them all day! The laid back, comfortable feeling lasted all night...

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Kara & Tim’s Engagement Session at Coffee Creek

Normally windy and cold aren’t my ideal photo session conditions, but Kara is definitely my ideal bride. She’s laid-back, cool, practical, and real and lets me be the same. I was definitely thrilled to finally meet Tim. They are so cute together! I’m so excited for their wedding. Here are...

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Also, I chose my wedding photographer!

http://www.nicholefrankphotography.com/
She also has worked with Monica Zibutis, and her personality is what sold me. Totally excited and passionate! Love her. Can’t wait!
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New online proofing service!

My old service for online proofing, Photo Reflect, was really causing problems for both my clients and me, so I decided to switch. After some research and suggestions, I settled with Instaproofs, which appears to be faster, easier, and just nicer. I am adding all future events to this service, and a few...

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Time to start using the blog | Portraits | Museum Campus, Chicago, Illinois

I got this blog YEARS ago and really should consider making an update!
Last weekend I went out to Chicago to meet Christina to do some portraits. We hooked up through Craigslist. She needed some new stuff for her modeling portfolio. I met her at the Field Museum and we did some photographs there, around then...

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