Alyssa was absolutely incredible and truly made my proposal dreams come to life! I reached out to…read moreAlyssa with a couple ideas and she really took ownership of everything. I planned to propose in a place I've never seen and I'm not particularly close to. Alyssa worked with the hotel to make sure everything was perfect for us without much effort from me. She gave me clear instructions to make the moment and photos magical. Alyssa went above and beyond twice over! We got 100+ beautiful photos (plus black and white versions) over a 30 minute session, edited and sent to us within a week. Highly highly recommend!!

We had such a wonderful experience working with Alyssa/ Owner of Alyssa Staats Photography during…read moreour mini session. I'm a mom of three, and let's just say my kids were not exactly cooperative the day of our session. But somehow, Alyssa managed to capture the most beautiful, natural photos and they look incredible. We've used this location for the past four years, but this year we worked with her, and even in the same setting- the photos came out fresh, unique, and absolutely. She was calm, patient, and incredibly creative. She found ways to bring out the best in all of us, even when I thought it wasn't possible. The end results completely exceeded my expectations. I can't recommend Alyssa highly enough. If you're looking for someone who is both talented and easy to work with, she's the one! Megan Q. Michigan City/July 2025 Session

We hired Cat for family pictures and she did a great job. Our photos turned out beautiful even…read morewith two of our toddlers being cranky. She was good with the kids and worked quickly, which is what we needed! Her prices are reasonable as well. We will definitely use her again.

From the owner: Cat MacDonald Photography is a professional wedding and family photographer based in Northwest…read moreIndiana, serving LaPorte, Michigan City, Valparaiso, South Bend, Southwest Michigan, Chicago, and surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experience, Cat specializes in timeless, natural, storytelling photography that captures real moments and genuine connection. As a Northwest Indiana wedding photographer, Cat photographs everything from elegant venue weddings and backyard celebrations to elopements and destination weddings. Her style blends candid emotion with gentle direction so clients feel comfortable, confident, and relaxed in front of the camera. Cat also offers family photography, maternity sessions, engagement sessions, senior portraits, and lifestyle sessions throughout Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan. Clients love the personalized experience, clear communication, and high quality galleries designed to be shared, printed, and treasured for generations. If you are searching for a trusted wedding photographer in Northwest Indiana or Southwest Michigan, Cat MacDonald Photography provides a stress free experience and beautiful, meaningful images from start to finish.

Highly recommend booking 27 entertainment if you are looking to regret your DJ years down the line…read more I had 27 entertainment do my wedding in September 2023. I'm also still waiting for a phone call back. Upon booking, I had great communication. I was obviously excited, considering all the great reviews. It was roughly 1.5 weeks out from our wedding. Crickets didn't hear anything form anyone. I had to reach aid touch base to talk to someone (who ended up being our DJ) Upon arrival to our reception our party bus driver was running 15 minutes late, in return really bothered the DJ and he made it well known. I had spent hours adding the music to the app that 27 entertainment sent me to download that we wanted played. Dinner music (half of which that was not even played) must play and do not plays. As the bride, I asked the DJ to play a song during the reception. In which he told me "I already played that." I heard less than half of the songs I was told to pick up and put on the app they use. I wouldn't have wasted hours of my time selecting and adding music if I would've known it wasn't going to be played. Not to mention, shortly after the reception started DJs back speaker blew and we had several guests walk up to us stating they couldn't hear anything at the back of our venue. I will say the uploading that was available was very nice. Finally, at the end of the night the DJ started playing what we asked for. We finally had guests out on the dance floor, so my husband offered to pay him cash for an extra hour considering leading up to this was not going well. I reached out to 27 entertainment a few weeks after my wedding just to let them know of what had happened. I was very clear. I did not want to refund or any money back. I just wanted to let somebody know of the issues. I was told on the phone " well, your event has obviously came and gone so we can't take it back. But I'll talk to the DJ and I'll get back to you never wants a sorry this is not our standard. Almost 3 years later. I'm waiting for a follow up from 27 entertainment. Looking back I wish I would have booked a different DJ. It was a $2800 letdown. However, decided to go with 27 entertainment due to all the positive reviews.

Matthew and Bryce are incredible DJs with intuitive music choices! Seriously, best wedding music…read moreI've ever experienced and the crowd was begging for more all night.

We had 11 of us (2 families plus grandma) for pics and the whole experience was easy and well…read morechoreographed. For us, we needed a date that worked and A photographer who had the option of an inside studio if the weather was bad. Steve had it all! His property is vast and offers different outside backdrops, and he has a large indoor studio with different backdrops if needed. We used inside and outside for our pictures. The whole experience was pleasant and I would recommend contacting Steve and plan to use him again.

Stephen is such an amazing photographer, I wouldn't go anywhere else!! He did my senior photos back…read more2012 and now he is going to photograph my wedding day! He works with kids EXTREMELY well! I was super pleased when we went to put our deposit down for the wedding, he took some family photos of us! I thought the pictures were going to turn out awful since the kids kept running around/fussing but they turned out AMAZING! I can't wait to see how he will blow us away in our BIG DAY!! Thank you so much for all your hard work Stephen Martin!

There truly aren't any words that describe how incredible Trysh is. What I loved most about her was…read morethe fact that I literally worried about NOTHING when it came to my wedding day. Trysh made sure everything went perfectly, she made sure I had all the pictures I wanted with family and friends and had the best ideas when it came to certain details I wanted to incorporate. She is the sweetest person you'll ever meet. Her work ethic is truly astonishing!! When receiving my pictures, they were done under 4 weeks and literally every single picture turned out beautiful! It was so amazing that I was able to relive the best day of my life with all of the pictures Trysh took. Hiring Trysh as my photographer was the best decision I have ever made!

if you want to have an absolute fun, amazing, easy going time, and get amazing pictures pick Trysh!…read moreShe made our engagement photos so fun and relaxing! I couldn't stop smiling and laughing the whole time! not to mention the pictures turned out even better than I imagined it! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I'm so happy I did my research…read more Lisa the owner of Bow Wow and Meow Boutique is fantastic. She is truly proud of her craft and does it so well. We took our little girl for her first time haircut which can be very stressful for puppies. Lisa made it simple and very comfortable for her. Our puppy was able to roam around and feel at home while having her hair cut. Lisa is very warm and welcoming. The boutique itself is clean and doesn't smell bad like other places. Also she thankfully does NOT use cage dryers which is a huge deal for me! Cage dryers are super dangerous. Google it at your own risk. We are so happy we found a clean & safe grooming place for our little fur baby. Thank you Lisa.

Lisa, owner of Bow Wow, is sweet, patient, and caring towards our little pup. If she can be all…read morethose things for our little one who can be very energetic, then rest assured, your pup will do great with her. Salon is clean, modern, and well curated. I actually had to walk back outside to make sure I was in the right place! Humane process with no cage drying.

Sara was super professional but also very easy to talk to especially since this is waaaaayyyy out…read moreof my comfort zone. She just kept everything light and fun and made it an unforgettable experience. Also one thing I really enjoyed was being able to look at the photos directly after with her and see what you like and don't.

Sara is nothing short of fabulous and an absolute master of her craft! I had no idea what to expect…read morewhen I went for my boudoir session. My session was coordinated with Natalie, a local hair and makeup artist who sparked engaging conversations that helped me get over some of my nerves. She absolutely slayed my hair and makeup, and encouraged me to go out after the shoot, not just relax at home. (I went out and had a fantastic time, feeling even more confident!) The shoot was exceptional. Sara helped me choose outfits, demonstrated poses, and provided feedback throughout the session. She encouraged laughter and ensured that the spotlight remained on me. I left feeling empowered and beautiful. The most challenging part of this experience was narrowing down the photos to keep, as they were all incredibly well done! To anyone considering a shoot, there's absolutely nothing holding you back. My reservations and fears were put to rest as soon as I met Sara. Just go for the session. Your only regret will be wishing you had done it sooner