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  • I'm Amy Straka. I offer unique, stylish wedding photography and family portraiture on the shores of Lake Michigan and beyond. I make my home in the lovely beachside getaway of Michigan City, Indiana and have just opened my new natural-light studio in bustling downtown Saint Joseph, Michigan in January. Together we'll create stunning and expressive memories, and craft your perfect photography collection today.

Rachel & Ian { Southwest Michigan & Northwest Indiana Engagement & Wedding Photography } Luhr Park and Roadside LaPorte, Indiana

Rachel and Ian are fun and cool.  I don’t just envy her amazing boots Rachel has, but the amazing relationship she and Ian share.  Watching them together was profoundly refreshing.  My incredible profession lets me watch the little details of such incredible, strong relationships.  I’m so lucky.  It’s hard not to smile ear to ear when my workday plays out like genuine, heartfelt romantic comedy.  The long nights of editing can be intense and frustrating, and when they are, it just takes an adorable afternoon like this to remind me how lucky I am.  Thanks guys, for being awesome, and giving me the opportunity to pause this incredibly busy week and just feel happy.

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Jean & Mark { Southwest Michigan & Northwest Indiana Wedding Photography } at Home Away from Home in Michiana Shores

Incredible.  Not only are Jean and Mark the sweetest, happiest couple– they married at the loveliest, most adorable vacation home.  Jean’s brother and his partner restored this lovely little cabin, so typical for Michiana Shores, in such a delicate, sophisticated and not-so-typical way.  For some fantastic images and the story behind their complete remodel of this stunning 1930′s cabin, visit their feature in Midwest Living.  When Jean began sharing her wedding details, I was already excited.  Obviously, I was over the moon when I viewed this article.  What a cozy and gorgeous location for a clever little garden wedding.  Close friends and relatives traveled from everywhere to meet in the shady neighborhood of Michiana Shores, just blocks from Lake Michigan, to celebrate Jean and Mark’s union.  You could feel the warmth and spirit when you walked through the door.  Congratulations, Mark and Jean, for finding one another and embarking on this journey together.  Witnessing your love reminds me why I do this.

Great story telling here! Love that adorable little venue, too.

Mandy

Beautiful venue and lovely wedding!:)

What a gorgeous location! They look very much in love!

I love house weddings… and what a house! It doesn’t hurt that the couple really looks like they’re in love. :-)

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Pendleton Family { Northwest Indiana & Southwest Michigan Family Portrait Photographer } Westville, Indiana

Oh my word, he is the cutest little boy I have ever seen.  This first image is my absolute favorite.  It was so wonderful to meet the Pendleton Family, and have the chance to photograph them on a little nature walk through the woods in gorgeous, rural Westville.  I cannot get over what a fun, loving family they are!  Thank you so much for choosing me to capture these sweet and happy images of your family.

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