From the Photographer’s Perspective: Shane Lawrence Photography 

Welcome to Colleen and John’s Journeyman wedding in Valparaiso. 

This is one of my favorite weddings this past year! Their day started around 10:00 a.m in the bridal room at Journeyman. I walked in to two of my favorite fellow vendors, Cheri from Top Knot doing hair and Krissy from Krissy V Makeup getting all the glam going.  

Early starts like this give me time to get awesome details. Journeyman is a treasure trove of spaces for dress, shoes and so many more details. Colleen had designed most of the decorations herself and had her family putting things out. It was a fun time for some candids of that too. 

Colleen and John did a first look in the side room overlooking the garden space. I love first looks as they free up time for more formals and a couple can enjoy cocktail hour.  

We had time to get indoor and outdoor formals before guests arrived. Again, Journeyman is just a dream for cool spaces and lighting. 

The indoor ceremony was very personal and there were so many happy tears.  

Boris from Precision Sound kept us on time for the reception start and had the dance floor packed all night.  

I think the photos capture the emotions and beauty of the day and the venue well. 

It was such a pleasure capturing this wedding for Colleen and John.