Rya & Landon- Engaged! (Fort Wayne, IN Wedding Photographer)

These two really make my heart glow! Not only did they scout out great locations to use for their engagement photography in Fort Wayne, but they even brought along a picnic!! Unfortunately I don't have my film back from their session, BUT that means I'll just get to do another blog post when I do! For now, you will just have to enjoy these amazing digital captures my husband Samuel and I took!

This weekend! (Warsaw, IN Photographer)

Busy weekend for Double K! Right now, Sam and I are participating in an online wedding photography workshop, thanks to CreativeLive and Zach & Jody Gray! We've learned a lot and are planning on watching this workshop again and again to help us add some creative lighting to our photos.

We're also getting ready to rock the Warsaw Premier Bridal Expo on Sunday! If you are a bride in the Kosciusko County, this event is NOT TO BE MISSED! Even if you have all your vendors lined up- free food, a runway show, cupcakes, what's not to love?! Sam will be running around with his camera, so be sure to say hi if you see him. Also be sure to stop by our booth, as I'll be handing out a special gift to all brides!

We really hope to see you there! ~Naomi

Megan & Mark- 10-8-2011 Wedding! (Columbia City, IN Wedding Photographers)

Megan and Mark are one of those couples that are ridiculously meant for each other! No question- this match was made in heaven! We had a ton of fun doing their engagement photos in the rain, back in May. We were very excited to shoot their ceremony in Merriam, and their reception in Columbia City. You may remember their Sneak Peek, but if not, just click the link!

We started out the night before with a small disaster, as our car broke down on the way to their rehearsal. I ended up walking about a mile to get to the church, and we had to borrow a car to make the wedding, but I was determined to get there at any cost!

This was the first wedding that Samuel got to shoot entirely with me, and I have to share a funny story first before we get to photos. Skip ahead if you don't care, but you'll be missing out! Men who shoot weddings need to be more in touch with their feminine side, and I like to remind & tease Sam about that. This was the first time he had gotten to help me shoot the bride's details and as I came out with Megan's wedding dress he gasped, and said "It's so beautiful!!" and I, of course, said "Be a MAN!" Ha ha! I actually love that he could appreciate the uniqueness and delicacy of a wedding dress, and it is part of why he is so good at what he does.

Ceremony- Merriam Christian Chapel
Officiant-  Mark Woods
Hair & Makeup- Natalie Bonar of Mirror Image Salon
Florist- Bride & Bridesmaids made their own
Cake Designer- Erma Eash (Groom's Sister)
Reception/Catering- Eagle's Nest Event Center
DJ- Dance N' Sound

Andrew & Kaylah- Sept 12 2011 (Fort Wayne IN Wedding Photographer)

It's so hard to blog weddings because there are usually around 1200 selected images to chose from. We really love our couples, and Andy & Kaylah are no exception! We have a kinship now too, as we share our anniversary date! I hope the 24th will be as lucky for them as it is for us! ~Naomi

Hair stylist- Megan Dullaghan, friend of bride
Florist- Julia Croucher (Bride’s aunt)
Caterer- Wedding Dreams by Linda Grant
Cake Designer- Cindy Mory, friend of family
DJ- Fort Wayne Pro DJ’s (Denny Cook)
Officiant- Father Ed Erpleding
Reception- Dean V. Kruse Foundation

Megan and Mark- Sneak Peek! (Indiana Wedding Photographer)

Megan and Mark are so perfect for each other... and anyone and everyone can see it! We feel like we've been so blessed to have such amazing, and adorable, couples to photograph!! So here is a tiny glimpse of how their fairytale day went down!

I couldn't resist this shot- since both their initials are now M.M.!

Trading up for a little walk down the aisle!

 Sam got this one- they are just so cute together!

Sam caught this one too, and it is so cute (and random, I'll admit), but I felt it belonged:

Ok, seriously loving this one (also by Sam) Megan looks like she stepped out of a bridal magazine, and those fall colors are awesome!

This is a good example of why you should listen to your wedding photographer, if she suggests leaving the reception to get more photos *grin*-

And I cannot ever resist adding a First Dance photo, because they are magic:

This little one had the moves:

 I'm ending with this one, because it says what we all feel- Happy Trails, you two!

Kaylah & Andrew- Sneak Peek! (Indiana Wedding Photography)

We had the greatest pleasure to observe Kaylah and Andy becoming husband and wife today. It was an extra special day for us, as it was our 4 year anniversary! Couldn't think of a more romantic way to spend the day, than watching two special people come together in love. Enjoy this little peek into their special day!

Gotta love a couple who doesn't let a little rain get in the way!

The Trekkie in me had to include this one- like father, like son!

You've got to give the audience what they want!

After the traditional dances, Andy had the DJ play his parents' wedding dance song- and I was able to capture all three sets of parents, plus the newlyweds on the dance floor.

Kaylah & Andy, we had a blast capturing your day! Hope you have a wonderful honeymoon! ~Naomi

Rock the shot- Silhouette! (Indiana Wedding Photographer)

I sometimes hesitate to enter contests. Self-doubt, and rejection, never things anyone enjoys. However, when I saw this contest I KNEW we had to enter this photo!

Rock The Shot (www.rocktheshot.com), a photography forum, is having a contest this month for silhouette shots.

Below is Samuel's entry, a capture that made my jaw drop. While I was busy on this wedding day, worrying about portraits & close-ups, my husband, in his quiet way, made this photo. Aside from sharpening & converting to Black & White, there was no processing needed. I hope you love it as much as I do! ~Naomi

Megan & Scott- Engagment (Fort Wayne, IN Wedding Photographer)

She's a painter. He's a musician. They met in a bar. (Don't believe everything your mom tells you! Love finds you were you are- not where she'd like you to be!)

They're ridiculously good looking. They're happy with each other, and oh so adorable together! And we were so blessed to meet them!

Since they are both artists, we felt unleashed with our creativity. To get that yummy image on the right (below), I actually sat in duck poop. TOTALLY worth it.

See what I mean by adorable?!

And we had a ton of fun in the process!

We love these photos, they love these photos & I cannot wait to see what magic we make in October, on their wedding day! ~Naomi

If you didn't get enough, here's their slideshow:

Megan Dullaghan & Scott Barefield- Engagement from Naomi & Samuel Karth on Vimeo.
Photography by Double K
Naomi & Samuel Karth
www.TheKarths.com

Music by Wilco
"Sky Blue Sky"

Megan & Mark- Engagement Session (Fort Wayne, IN Wedding Photographer)

 Two horses, one dog and a whole lotta love!

I have to say this before we start- my husband is the best assistant ever. Not only does he get me my water bottle, carry my camera(s) & bag, give brilliant suggestions and capture moments of pure emotion... but he also lets me take his hands in mine, and say completely crazy things like "Let's shoot this next engagement session like it's a wedding!" So we did!

Mark is one very blessed man, and he knows it. Megan's entire face lights up when she's talking about him. I noticed that from the moment we met her and started talking wedding. These two met while working on a roping team, and I can just imagine him noticing her right from the start! I don't see how anyone could miss her! In addition to being gorgeous, she's sweet, fun & smiles so easily. Since horses had a hand in their matchmaking, it wouldn't have been a fitting engagement session without them! Add in one adorable miniature Australian Shepherd named Spur and we've got ourselves a party!

It's so wonderful to work with couples who are gorgeous, fun and trust us to do our job! We really enjoy our job, and I think it shows!

I love the shot above where he is carrying her- he didn't want her to get her shoes muddy! How cute is that?!

Have I mentioned how adorable they are?! Ha ha! And it was so nice to meet a couple who doesn't argue or fight either! (Sometimes Sam & I wonder if something is wrong with us because we get on so well- so it was good to meet a couple who hasn't had much more than a little arguement in 3 years! Just like us!)

Kissing in the rain can be so much fun! (Did I mention it rained for the better half of this session, but we still rocked it anyway! I love how you can just see it in these photos, a tiny bit!)

Can't wait for the wedding, you two! It is going to be one amazing day!! ~Naomi

Feel free to watch their slideshow too! There are plenty more photos on our website as well!

Megan Martin & Mark Miller- Engagement from Naomi & Samuel Karth on Vimeo.
Photography by Double K

Naomi & Samuel Karth

www.TheKarths.com



Music by Bret Michaels

"All I Ever Needed"