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Amanda Burman

@burmanphotography

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A wedding photographer for couples who value intention and crafting memories that last.
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Marina and Patrick wanted to get married in Wyoming. When the logistics wouldn’t line up, they brought Wyoming to Lake Forest. From the first hour of the morning, the day felt like the West. The getting-ready rooms were full of denim shirts and cowboy hats. @kandkcelebrates built a Western-inspired design around leather, stone, toffee and vintage wine tones, layered until you forgot you were just north of Chicago. Guests walked a natural path to the Golf Cottage, where hydrangeas and neutral roses lined the aisle like a meadow, and Patrick stood at the end in a wine-colored suit. Early on, Boo and Patrick admitted they feel awkward in front of a camera. So we skipped the posing. I gave them small prompts that kept them moving and laughing, and within minutes they forgot I was there. Those are my favorite frames from the day. A visit from their dog didn’t hurt either. They chose 10.10 on purpose. Patrick shared a story from some of his best clients, who once told him that in their culture, 10-10 means fully complete. He said that felt like the truest way to describe him and Marina, the woman he lovingly calls Boo. It was the most perfect October day I have ever photographed. Cocktail hour spilled across the West Terrace with ice cubes stamped with the couple’s logo and The Butcher’s own jalapeño cheddar bites. The sun set at 6:17, the reception room opened to burgundy tapers and amber glass, and the night ended the only way it could, with Night Moves. Some couples you photograph. Some you hope to keep in your life long after the gallery is delivered. Boo and Patrick are the second kind. Planning & Design: @kandkcelebrates Floral & Decor: @revel_decor @ilana.weisbach Venue: Onwentsia Club Beauty: @threeonetwobridal Entertainment: @lakeshore_encores Cake & Desserts: @mindysbakery Stationery: @oliverstwistpaper Goblets: @thefestivefrog Linens: @nuagedesignsinc @bbjlatavola Place Mats: @prrentals.co Transportation: VIP Valet taken in Onwentsia Club by @burmanphotography
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4 days ago
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Before 10.10, there was Friday. On the evening before the wedding, Marina and Patrick gathered their people at Onwentsia Club to walk through the ceremony one last time before it counted. The setting carried the evening: the same grounds that would hold their vows the next day, glowing in the late afternoon light of a Lake Forest October. The Western spirit showed up early. Cowboy hats and denim made their way into the rehearsal, a first glimpse of the Wyoming-inspired weekend Boo and The Butcher had been dreaming about. What I remember most is the feeling. A thread of eager excitement ran through the whole evening, the kind that only comes when families have waited a long time to be in the same place for the same reason. You could feel it in every greeting and every laugh. From there, everyone made their way to Inovasi in Lake Bluff for dinner, and that excitement carried on well into the night. One more sleep until 10.10. Rehearsal: Onwentsia Club Rehearsal Dinner: Inovasi, Lake Bluff Planning: @kandkcelebrates taken in Onwentsia Club by @burmanphotography
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4 days ago
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Annabelle + Leo met in seventh grade in Indianapolis. Fifteen years to the day later, they got married here, too. With a few nods to the places they’ve been in between, including Maine oysters at cocktail hour. 🤍⁠ @annatuttle / @leowatson11⁠ •⁠ •⁠ Wed Society | Indianapolis FEATURED Vendors:⁠ Accommodations: @intercontinentalindy⁠ Cake: @cake.me.happyyy⁠ Floral: @elsiesflowershoppe⁠ Photographer: @burmanphotography⁠ •⁠ •⁠ // Photo: @burmanphotography⁠ •⁠ •⁠ Event Team: @bishopslive @paytoniariamakeup @designerloft_bridal @themaesalon @aclassicpartyrental @evansav⁠ @317limo @charlesmayerco⁠ The Woodstock Country Club, Ceremony: St. Luke Catholic Church⁠ #wedsocietyindianapolis #photography #cake #floral #accommodations⁠ taken in Indianapolis, IN by @burmanphotography
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13 days ago
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Pastel portraits from J&M's Midwest wedding 🌸💛 From the bridal gowns to the lush blooms and tabletop decor, this Greencrest Manor wedding was marked with a beautiful mix of warm pastel colors and bright details making it a truly joyful celebration. This color palette was a dream! ✨ Venue: @greencrest_manor Photography: @burmanphotography Videography: @truvision_studios Content Creator: @sproutscontent MUA: @alexissymoneartistry Hair Stylist: @cheeky_strut_weddings HAMUA: @isabelleoneilbeauty Bridal Makeup: @painted_by_brook Catering: @millenniumcateringandevents Dessert: @sweetdetails.gr DJ & Sax: @elysiumexp Shuttle: @bwchartersinc #GreencrestManor #MichiganWeddingVenue #SummerWeddinginMichigan #GardenWeddingVenue #MidwestEuropeanWeddingVenue taken in Greencrest Manor by @burmanphotography
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19 days ago
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Lauren and Ben married on a golden September afternoon, the kind where the sun spills across the fields and everything feels unhurried. Their day unfolded on a family-owned private property in Cicero, surrounded by a large wedding party and so many people who love them. Lauren knows this world well. She works in the wedding industry, and she is also a nurse, which means she knew exactly what she wanted from her own day. There was something special about watching her step into the role of bride rather than vendor, letting herself be fully in it. What lingered most was the love. Between the two of them, and from the families who so clearly adore them both. Documentary wedding photography for couples who want their day remembered as it truly felt. As an Indianapolis wedding photographer and Fort Wayne wedding photographer working across the Midwest, these are the stories I love to tell. Venue @fabeessimplefarm Coordination @kylienicoledesigns Florals @heycamino.andco Catering @indyfreshcatering Charcuterie @317charcuterie_ Cake @olivers_snack_cabinet DJ @withloveentertainmentco Makeup @makeupbymckayla Dress @thebridalbarftwayne taken in Indianapolis by @burmanphotography
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21 days ago
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The magical second half of Jadon & Mason's August wedding at Greencrest Manor ✨ Seeing our beautiful couple and their loved ones dancing and celebrating the night away in our new tented structure is a dream come true. When we first started imagining this structure, we wanted to provide an additional space where celebrations could naturally unfold across the grounds. Nestled in the trees, this tent provides a stunning area surrounded by lush green nature, and set beneath the twinkling stars at night. It is a blank slate ready to be transformed and hold your favorite new memories. Seeing the glow of lights at night, laughter floating out of the tent and across the grounds, is such a gift 🤍 Serving our clients and their families well will always be at the heart of all that we do - whether it's transforming existing structures or creating new ones, we make each decision with our couples in mind. We can't wait to see all of the celebrations to come in this incredible space! 🌿 Venue: @greencrest_manor Photography: @burmanphotography Videography: @truvision_studios Content Creator: @sproutscontent MUA: @alexissymoneartistry Hair Stylist: @cheeky_strut_weddings HAMUA: @isabelleoneilbeauty Bridal Makeup: @painted_by_brook Catering: @millenniumcateringandevents Dessert: @sweetdetails.gr DJ & Sax: @elysiumexp Shuttle: @bwchartersinc #GreencrestManor #MichiganWeddingVenue #SummerWeddinginMichigan #GardenWeddingVenue #MidwestEuropeanWeddingVenue taken in Greencrest Manor by @burmanphotography
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2 months ago
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“Love is the answer to all of it.” -Dolly Parton Emma and Quinn met me at @greencrest_manor for their engagement session on a beautiful summer evening. They were full of stories of how they met, laughing about the late night conversations and I am excited to see them again next summer as they officially become a married couple. Film Lab: @photovision.co taken in Greencrest Manor by @burmanphotography
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2 months ago
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Emily and Eric’s wedding in Chicago was built on connection. Family was woven through every moment, from the speeches that had everyone laughing and crying to Emily’s dad taking the saxophone stage more than once, keeping the energy alive and reminding everyone that joy is contagious. The morning unfolded in two spaces. Emily, her mom, and her bridesmaids gathered at Emily’s condo in Chicago. Chic, intimate, close to everything. Meanwhile, Eric and the groomsmen started their day with a dip in the lake before heading to the Gwen Hotel, where they’d shower, dress in their tuxes, and keep the celebration rolling. There was something especially meaningful about photographing Emily on her wedding day. She’s spent mornings behind the camera with us at other Chicago weddings, assisting and observing. Seeing her genuine reactions, her joy, her way of living so completely in the moment, shifted something. Emily doesn’t perform happiness. She lives it. And watching that unfold in front of the lens, knowing her story and her heart, made this day feel different. She’s the kind of person you want to take with you everywhere. Then came the second line. They brought New Orleans to Chicago, and it was glorious. Umbrellas, music, an entire procession from cocktail hour straight into the reception. And when they returned to the dance floor in their outfit change, their friends rushed toward them completely. That’s when you see it clearly: this couple is so deeply loved. The Ivy Room became a vessel for something real that day. A small wedding venue in Chicago that witnessed a family celebrating two people choosing each other, surrounded by the people who matter most. Thank you to a wonderful vendor team! Venue: @ivyroomchicago | @lettuceentertainyou Invitations: @jardindepapieratelier Planning: @rosannacoweddings Photography: @burmanphotography Photo Assis: @annaadamsphoto Content Creation: @capturedbyamymichelle Florist: @bou_k_designco HMUA: @anomaliebeautyagency taken in Chicago, Illinois by @burmanphotography
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2 months ago
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A weekend at @greencrest_manor in Battle Creek, Michigan, where mother nature proved as generous as the couple at the center of it all. Jadon and Mason’s wedding was forecast to meet severe storms on Saturday, but something shifted. The radar softened. What began as sunshine and celebration at Friday’s welcome party melted into the gentlest of sprinkles as guests gathered for the ceremony, as if the sky itself was blessing their union with restraint and grace. There’s a particular kind of beauty in how couples respond to what they can’t control. Jadon and Mason moved through the day with such intention and care—covered spaces for drinks, umbrellas at the ready, thoughtful gifts to ease any discomfort. Two hundred and sixty guests surrounded by gestures of love from the two people at the center of it all. The gardens and verandas of Greencrest Manor held their wedding with the same gentleness. Quiet first looks in the gardens. Laughter moving through rooms full of people who came to witness something genuine. Every detail felt personal and true. I loved how each table had a dedicated “captain” to help keep the party going, and how the drone show was a big surprise. It was an honor to document their story alongside an exceptional group of creatives and vendors who made this celebration feel exactly as it should. Loved working with the outstanding team: Venue and Event Planning: @greencrest_manor 
Florals & Day of Stationery: @moderndaycollective 
DJ & Saxophone: @elysiumexp 
Catering: @millenniumcateringandevents 
Hair Styling: @cheeky_strut_weddings 
Hair & Makeup: @isabelleoneilbeauty 
Makeup: @alexissymoneartistry 
Videography: @truvision_studios 
Burro’s: @stephensonfarms 
Shuttle Service: @bwchartersinc 
Photography: @burmanphotography Photo Assist: @annaadamsphoto @courtneyrudicel @mattericksonphotography 
Content Creator: @sproutscontent Desserts: @sweetdetails.gr taken in Greencrest Manor by @burmanphotography
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2 months ago
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Rachel & Bryan's welcome party was all about slowing down, sharing a meal, and celebrating the weekend ahead with family and friends.⁠ @rememberingrach⁠ •⁠ •⁠ Wed Society | Indianapolis FEATURED Vendors:⁠ Photography: @burmanphotography⁠ Planner and Designer: @emilyventuradesigns⁠ •⁠ •⁠ // Photo: @burmanphotography⁠ •⁠ •⁠ Event Team: @annegreyflowers @runerestaurant⁠ #wedsocietyindianapolis #photography #welcomeparty #weddingweekend #indybrides⁠ by @burmanphotography
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2 months ago
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Emily and Evan drove north from Tennessee to marry close to the people who raised them. There is a particular kind of intention in that choice, in deciding the day should belong to family as much as to the two of you. July in the Midwest can go either way, but this Saturday held its warmth and its light all afternoon. Emily got ready with her ladies while the morning unspooled in no particular hurry. There was a first look with her dad before there was one with her groom, and both carried the weight of everything unsaid. They said their vows at Saint Peter and Paul, walked back down the aisle into a kiss and a room full of family, then slipped away to @twoeeswinery for a glass and a breath before the celebration proper. By the time they reached The Clubhouse, the party was already theirs. Harry’s cups made the rounds, the dance floor filled, and as the sun dropped they wandered out for s’mores and a few quiet frames just for them. A wedding close to home, for a couple who understood that the whole point was who would be standing there when they turned around. Venue: @theclubhousevenue Catering: @bluspoonevents Ceremony: Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church Planning: @bella_fern_events Content: @onthehourweddings Florals: @shoprhinestonesandroses DJ: @mac_events_indy Hair: @something_ginger Bridal Boutique: @nancysbridalboutique taken in Fort Wayne, Indiana by @burmanphotography
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3 months ago
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Sneak peeks from this past weekend! ❤️This lovely couple had 2 special ceremonies. The first one was a Hindu ceremony at The Chicago Cultural Center. @burmanphotography @siblanaevents @chicagoculturalcenter @rarebirdbeauties @shannonobrienweddings taken in Chicago Cultural Center by @burmanphotography
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3 months ago
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