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Meet Cathy and David.

We tell stories of people falling in love. It's so much more than photography for us. :) We were originally graphic designers and photography was just a much loved hobby, but after having our wedding photographed we realized where our true calling was. Now, this is our full time career and we shoot weddings nearly every weekend for amazing couples. We've also kept our design backgrounds with us and put them to good use designing our couples wedding albums, helping other photographers with their branding, and designing letterpress wedding invitations.

We love to travel and eat, watch films and play video games. We shoot nationwide and more than half of our weddings are out of state, so we get to quench our thirst for adventure while doing what we love! :-D Along the way we like trying out new foods (seriously there are only a few foods we don't like) and learning new things. Click "Give us a shout!" on the link bar to reach us or click here to contact us about your wedding! Thanks for reading, come back soon and please leave a comment while you're here!

Hey Fans! We're going for top photographer in Indiana and could really use your help! Please vote for us!

Bloomington, IN: Anna and Braden Married!

Thursday, July 2, 2009 'All Weddings', Weddings

Post by Cathy.

The dining table was covered in vases of flowers and bowls of petals, and the girls were dancing and prancing about the house with excitement as they prepared for the day. Enter us, the photographers. “It’s like I know you but I don’t,” she said, eyes wider than half-dollar coins. Anna is perhaps one of the most excited brides and devoted blog-stalkers we’ve ever met. Look back through a few of our blog posts and watch her comments grow more and more ecstatic as her own day drew near. She absolutely could not wait to marry Braden. The second Anna walked down the aisle and met him under the branches of the oak tree she’d played under as a child, it was as if everything was right. They breathed a sigh of relief, and spoke to each other some of the most devoted, heart-felt words I’ve ever heard. Everything about that ceremony was perfect, from the presence of their closest friends and family, laughing and crying, to the odd assortment of mis-matched chairs in which they sat, each one holding a spirit and personality of its own. It was perfectly them.

Anna and Braden – Thank you both so much for giving us the pleasure of capturing your day. Your personalities, your wit, and your love for each other and your families inspire us. You will forever be two of our favorite people. Lots of love, C+D.

Reception: Waldron Arts Center
Flowers: Anna did her own bouquet! WOW! Whitehouse Florist provided some of the flowers.
Band: Busman’s Holiday (who were the awesomes btw!)
Caterer: Middleway Foodworks
Cake: Sweet Annie’s Catering

On with the photos!!

Meet Anna. :)

Meet Braden. :)

When Nick, Anna’s brother went off with Braden to get ready she had to hide. But she’d always try to sneak a peek. :-D

Another shot of Anna trying to catch a glimpse of Braden. :-D

And of course their slideshow! :)

For family members wanting to be notified when all of their photos go online please follow this link and sign the guest book!

And if you have a chance we’d love it if you voted for us for best photographer in Indiana! :)

Thanks so much guys, and thanks for reading! -Cathy.

by Cathy

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July 2, 2009 - 6:02 pm Karalee - Oooh, love these! You can tell there's something really special about Anna and Braden! Beautiful photos...gorgeous work!! Love love love.

July 2, 2009 - 5:19 pm Anna (& Braden) - don't forget - (A+B) + (C+D) = PERFECT MATCH! seriously, I'm having a hard time picking favorites.....

July 2, 2009 - 5:05 pm Kellie Kano - The 8th image is fabulous! I adore the black & white version you have on your splash page. Beautiful work, guys...

July 2, 2009 - 4:50 pm Lizzie & David - all of these photos are absolutely stunning! the colors are fabulous!! :)

July 2, 2009 - 4:03 pm Lala - ABSOLUTELY beautiful!

July 2, 2009 - 3:51 pm Rev. Nan - What a great eye you have - both of you - pPerfect choices! Thank you for capturing the sweetness and beauty of the day and my favorite newlyweds. :)

July 2, 2009 - 2:31 pm Diane Kondrat - Thank you for your wonderful work!

July 2, 2009 - 1:48 pm Esther - Awwwww, so SO beautiful!!

July 2, 2009 - 1:36 pm Holly Amaya - LOVE LOVE LOVE! This couple is so adorable. Way to go guys!

July 2, 2009 - 1:18 pm Anna & Braden - AHHHHHHHHHHHHH SO SO SO SO GOOD!!!!! i LOOOOVE THEM AND I LOVE YOUUUUU! I'M JUST GOING TO REPLAY THE SLIDESHOW FOR THE REST OF THE DAY!!! XOXOXOXOXOOXOXOX

July 2, 2009 - 1:14 pm nicole - You guys get the coolest couples! Great job capturing their big day. I'm sure it was a hot one! :)

Bloomington, Indiana: Summer and Ryan Engaged!

Thursday, June 25, 2009 'In Love' Sessions, Engagements, Misc.

Post by David.

Do you remember Meredith and Ulises? Well Mer’s friend Amanda has a friend named Summer. Summer told Amanda who told Mer. That’s how the story goes. At least I think so. Currently we have 7 or 8 brides that are all crazy interconnected together..

Anyways, Cathy and I have been in talks with this amazing couple for what seems like forever now and we’ve been so super-super pumped to shoot their session. They even let us do our first night-time engagement session which we’ve been so crazy excited to do. Well here’s the deal though. This sessions should have been last weekend but it rained. This weekend however the skies were clear and it worked perfect (despite feeling like a billion degrees out). These two drove all the way from their new home in Pittsburgh to do this session and that makes us feel all sorts of special. I could seriously go on for hours about how much we love these two but Summer might go even more crazy if I don’t post this as fast as possible. :-D She’s been so freaking excited to do her session since we did Mer’s that it’s been driving her bonkers. So either way, on with the session!!! Prepare yourself, this is a long one. Since they let us do a night session with them we pretty much included both parts! It was so hard to get down to this many!!! :-D

Summer and Ryan were so thrilled that we were able to get onto the court and into the stadium for some of their photos. Even though we’re die-hard Purdue grads, we totally understand having school spirit. Plus it was super fun. :)

The sky was AWESOME!

As the night grew later and it got darker, we got more and more excited. Starting with this one!

We kept getting so excited about Summer’s eyes. And for good reason! :-D

Ryan said he was super-nervous but we think he looks very calm and cool. :)

Quite possibly one of our favorite engagement photos, ever. LOVE THIS.

Seriously though.. could this couple be any hotter!??!

There’s nothing funnier than two people having fun in front of a spot light. :-D

This is one of Cathy’s favorites, and I think it’s one of mine too now. :)

Well. Time to publish this thing so Ryan can get some sleep from Summer not leaving him alone about their session. :-D We cannot wait for your wedding guys. Thanks so much for being such a fun couple to work with and for letting us have some late-night fun! :)
Thanks for reading! -David.

PS! We need your help! We’re going for top photographer in Indiana. Please vote for us!

by Cathy and David

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July 2, 2009 - 1:30 pm AmyJean @RelentlessBride - AWESOME AWESOME Photos !!! If FH and i lived closer to b-town, we'd definitely go back and take pics at our alma mater... those pics make me miss Btown.. i love the bride's yellow shoes too :) Awesome!

July 1, 2009 - 10:57 am Kylene Gay - These are bee-YOO-tiful! You must have hung out with them for a long time to get daylight, sunset, and nighttime pics! That's dedication! They're all hot, I love the nighttime ones!

June 30, 2009 - 3:07 pm Paula - Those are really great. How are you ever going to decide.??

June 30, 2009 - 8:36 am cindy - Incredible shots you two! Very fun and magical. BEAUTIFUL!

June 29, 2009 - 7:59 pm Sandra Uppencamp (Summer's mom) - I'm the one who was skeptical about this photojournalism stuff. I'm the one who likes the boring traditional pictures, thanks for taking a few of those for me. I may have to change my mind because I really enjoyed these pictures. I want to know how you got Summer to look serious because she is typically smiling all the time and Ryan usually always looks serious. I think you showed how much Summer and Ryan love IU and each other. Thanks for the great photos, or should I say "photojournalism"!!!!

June 29, 2009 - 8:35 am Rachel Jacobus - FAB FAB FAB! As always!! :-)

June 28, 2009 - 3:03 pm april (april foster events) - I love each and every one of these photos! Summer - you are gorgeous. Can't wait to work with you guys on Summer and Ryan's wedding.

June 26, 2009 - 2:07 pm Brianna - Beautiful shots (as always). I love the changes of lighting - full light, to soft dusk, to full night. Very cool :)

June 26, 2009 - 10:18 am Sandy Stearns - These are great pictures! I love how they capture the "natural" look. Much better than "stiff" poses. I think they show your true feelings about each other!

June 26, 2009 - 8:38 am Lori Herrin - So you asked me last night which was my favorite and it was ::drum roll:: the first of the night shots - the one with the trees and brick building with Summer and Ryan. I also got a kick out of the one with only their shadows. How cool was it that you were able to shoot on the football field and basketball court. I'd ask how you managed to be able to do that, however, I am assuming that David made that happen? Fantastic job and as always, your enthusiasm for what you guys do show through on each and every photo. Love you, Mom

June 26, 2009 - 1:42 am Pam Koss - All I can say is WOW!!! OH MY GOSH ... they are amazing!! I have never seen such wonderful engagement pictures. These photographers are amazing!

June 25, 2009 - 8:21 pm Mer - So very special!! Bravi tutti :)

June 25, 2009 - 7:36 pm Parris Whittingham - New York Wedding Photographer - I love the photo with their huge shadows...so playful!

June 25, 2009 - 7:13 pm Ryan - WOW, those are awesome. Thanks again guys we had so much fun. I can't wait to get some prints and put them in our apartment.

June 25, 2009 - 6:31 pm Donna - The pictures are amazing! I love the black and white photo of the two of you laughing!

June 25, 2009 - 6:31 pm Emily - awwwwww..all these pictures are gorgeous :))) I cannot wait for the wedding. I like photojournalism..it makes it all looks sooo natural and not set up :)))I can't pick my favorite they are all good!!!!

June 25, 2009 - 6:30 pm Sandy Kays (Ryan's mom) - Unbelievable..I love them and cannot wait to see all those photographs...You definitely capture both Ryan and Summer. I cannot pick a favorite!!!

June 25, 2009 - 6:21 pm Amanda - Again...simply amazing!! You two rock!!! Summer is so happy :)

June 25, 2009 - 6:20 pm Christine (Artemis Clover Photo) - ok the night shots are SEXY HOT!

June 25, 2009 - 6:16 pm Hanssie Trainor - What a beautiful session. I love the ones in the stadium.

June 25, 2009 - 6:08 pm Summer - AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...Love it!!! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! You guys are amazing :)

June 29, 2009 - 10:23 am e-session: Summer and Ryan - [...] e-session comes to us by the fabuloso and incredibly energetic husband and wife team of Cathy and David Photography.  The first part of the session involves Summer and Ryan’s love of all things Indiana [...]

Indianapolis, IN: Meghan and Brandon Married!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 'All Weddings', Weddings

Post by Cathy.

It was a warm, rainy evening last May when Brandon surprised Meghan by lowering one knee to the wet concrete next to the Sample Gates on I.U. campus and pulling out a ring. Meghan’s face lit up with joy, and of course she said YES! Luckily, Brandon had hired us to photograph his proposal (all sneaky-like). But since I was out of town that day, I have only seen pictures of Meghan and Brandon, so I was super-excited to finally meet them in person when they said their vows last Saturday.

June 20th, 2009 — Unlike their rainy-day proposal session (see their photos here), the sky on Saturday was absolute perfection, a bright yellow sun and perfect white, poofy clouds. Both of Meghan’s parents, as well as her aunt and grandmother, showed up at the salon bright and early to see Meghan begin her day. And from that moment on, everything was perfect. Meghan’s dress was GORGEOUS and looked like it was made just for her. The reception was full of heart-felt words, tears, (awesome food!) and, of course, some major partying that went late into the night! We had a blast! :)

Meghan and Brandon- Thank you for letting us capture this important event in your lives. We were so amazed by your closeness to your families and friends. It was easy to see that you are both loved and adored by everyone around you. Congratulations to you both, and we hope you have an amazing time in Cancun!!! :)

Hair: Salon 01
Makeup: Cheryl at Bobbi Brown
Flowers: Royal Creations
Ceremony: Castleton United Methodist
Reception: Indianapolis Marriott North
Catering & Cake: Marriott North
Videographer: Andy Hoke
DJ: Scott Baker – Ultimate Entertainment
Rings: G Thrapp Jewelers
Limo: Luxury Services Limousine

Meet Meghan. :)

Meet Brandon! :-D

David loves this shot. He loves the looks on father’s faces.

One of our favs of the day. :)

Meet Nicole and Adron. Call this a sneak peak..? :-D You’ll be seeing their wedding on here in July. :)

We decided it might be cool to get some shots from their hotel room. WHAT A VIEW!??!

And of course it wouldn’t be complete without their slideshow! :)

Thanks for reading! -Cathy.

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June 26, 2009 - 8:22 am Rich - Nice work, C&D! I agree with Samantha, the lighting looking out through the hotel room onto the balcony is sweet.

June 25, 2009 - 3:26 pm Stacey S. (Wedding 6-5-10) - Oh, I'm so in love with these! Everytime I look at your photos I get more and more excited for our shoots!

June 25, 2009 - 12:36 pm Lisa Whalen - Great imagery - that one shot w/ the hotel room in the foreground is ridiculously fabulous!

June 25, 2009 - 11:54 am Lori Herrin - Fabulous photography C + D. It's so hard to know what to say cause I want to say something new each time I make a comment. It's getting harder though because of all the weddings you are doing. So....Lou and I need to get married all over again so that we can have fabulous memories like the ones you have created for all your couples. Once again, I am in awe of how you both work the camera. Did I say that right? LOL Love you lots! Mom

June 25, 2009 - 11:40 am Kelly (Daphne Photo Studio) - You guys got some seriously hot shots!! p.s. - I love the reception lighting as well :)

June 25, 2009 - 8:28 am Heidi@TrulyEngaging - Great shots as usual. LOVE your fav! Beautiful couple... and quite photogenic.

June 25, 2009 - 6:06 am Rachel Jacobus - One word. ABFAB. You guys are getting so good at your lighting. Its almost like I stumbled upon Ben Chrismans blog! ;-) Keep it up!

June 25, 2009 - 3:10 am ohana photographers - thanks for stoppin by guys! awesome job!!

June 24, 2009 - 11:50 pm Wayne Toshikazu - Really nice work, guys! And the slideshow is awesome - really tells a wonderful story of the day!

June 24, 2009 - 9:10 pm jules @ cep - Wow - love these images. We posted the last one as our photo of the day on our blog.

June 24, 2009 - 7:03 pm Lizzie & David - yayay! so pretty!

June 24, 2009 - 6:32 pm Wade - That last shot is super nice! Great job, as usual!

June 24, 2009 - 2:21 pm Maya Laurent - Way to use the off camera flash on the hotel shots!

June 24, 2009 - 2:10 pm Hanssie Trainor - Wow. That last picture is incredible...and I'm with David. I love the look from the father....makes me cry every time.

June 24, 2009 - 1:54 pm Samantha - LOVE the hotel off camera lighting :-D Great shots!!

June 24, 2009 - 1:48 pm amanda fales shaw - sweeeeeet photos! :)

June 24, 2009 - 1:38 pm Destination Wedding Photography -SBP Studios - Excellent work here you guys! Saw it on your Facebook and came to check it out. Great use of light during the dance shots. Love em. Gino and Heather

June 24, 2009 - 1:13 pm Christine (Artemis Clover Photo) - the first two photos are FIERCE!