Courtney & Brett :: Naperville Engagement Photography

Courtney and Brett are an awesomely fun couple. Just how awesomely fun, you ask?

They're having their wedding at a bowling alley.

Boom.

Erica & Parker :: Fort Wayne Engagement Photography

It's not easy planning a wedding from over 800 miles away. But Erica and Parker are kicking metaphorical butt and taking names... of vendors.

Erica contacted me a few weeks ago and said her and Parker would be in Fort Wayne for a few days in February for some whirlwind planning. It would probably be the only time the two of them would be up here before their September wedding.

Engagement shoot? Yes, please.

Crazy February weather? No problem.

They got dressed up, braved the slight chill, and we ran all over town getting some awesome photos of this special time in their relationship.

Pop-Up Studio :: Fort Wayne Portrait Photography

I'm about to make your life a million times easier. Imagine a world in which you could have your family's holiday photos taken in ten minutes, choose the images you like, and have your holiday cards delivered to your door all with time to relax and actually enjoy your holiday break?! If that thought made you happy, then  this event is for you...

I'm super excited to announce that I'll be hosting a pop-up studio during November's Last Saturdays!

What to Wear - Men's Winter Engagement :: Fort Wayne Engagement Photography

Previously, I showed you a super adorable outfit for a woman doing a winter engagement shoot. But as we know, you can't do an engagement shoot alone! So, today, I present you with a guy's outfit for that very same occasion.

What to Wear - Winter Boy :: Fort Wayne Children's Photography

Often times, before a photo shoot, we spend so much time focusing on what us women are going to wear, and completely forget about the male members of our family. So today, I put together this super stylish winter outfit for a boy age 18 months to 8 years.

What to Wear - Women's Winter Engagement :: Fort Wayne Engagement Photography

With so many weddings taking place in the warmer months, why not schedule your engagement shoot for the colder ones? The thing I love about winter engagement shoots is all the adorable options for layered outfits. So, for my first installment of "What to Wear", I put together this adorable jewel-toned outfit, perfect for a winter engagement session...

Engagement Shoot Giveaway 2012 :: Fort Wayne Wedding Photography

This contest has ended. Congratulations to Traci and Marcus. Check out their photos here!

Welcome to the first giveaway of 2012!

The Prize
One winning couple will receive a free engagement shoot by Kelly Benton Photography. It will last 90 minutes, include 3 locations, 3 outfit changes, and a DVD of edited photos (for posting to Facebook and printing photos up to 8x10 size). This is a $250 value.

Miles Christmas 2011 :: Fort Wayne Baby Photography

I was overly excited for my first Christmas Card Mini Session of the year. I spent my free time wrapping empty boxes and hoarding holiday props like my life depended on it. I was high on Christmas.

But when I showed up at Miles' house... it seemed he hadn't gotten the "holiday spirit" memo. He was all tears, and would rather spend his afternoon clinging to mom than having his photo taken.

But that's the great thing about photography... it only takes a few great photos to turn things around. From looking at these pictures, you'd never know we were in the presence of a little scrooge that day...