Burman Photography LLC

10/15/2026

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. K & K | Chicago & UK Wedding Planner built a Western-inspired design around leather, stone, toffee and vintage w**e 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 w**e-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: K & K | Chicago & UK Wedding Planner
Floral & Decor: Revel Decor ilana weisbach
Venue: Onwentsia Club
Beauty: Chicago Bridal Hair & Makeup Agency
Entertainment: LakeShore Encores
Cake & Desserts: Mindy's Bakery
Stationery: Oliver's Twist
Goblets: Chicago Wedding Decor/Tabletop Rentals
Linens: nuagedesignsinc BBJ La Tavola
Place Mats: PRrentals.co
Transportation: VIP Valet

10/15/2026

09/29/2026

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 Fabee’s Simple Farm
Coordination Kylie Nicole Designs
Florals Karly Elbrecht
Catering Indy Fresh Catering
Charcuterie 317 Charcuterie
Cake Oliver’s Snack Cabinet
DJ With Love Entertainment & Coordination
Makeup 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧
Dress Indiana Bridal Boutique

09/16/2026

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09/16/2026

When past clients ask me to step back into their lives and capture new milestones, I feel so grateful.

Yes, I still offer these types of session, I just can't take on many in the fall! Learn more via this link: https://burmanphotography.com/portraits

08/25/2026

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: Ivy Room at Tree Studios | Lettuce Entertain You ®
Planning: Rosanna & Co. | Chicago Wedding Planning + Coordination
Photography: Amanda Burman
Photo Assis: Anna Adams Photo
Content Creation: Amy Michelle — Wedding & Event Content Creator
Florist: Chicago Wedding Florist | bou•K
HMUA: LUXURY ON SITE BEAUTY TEAM

08/18/2026

A weekend at Greencrest Manor | European Garden Wedding Estate 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: Greencrest Manor | European Garden Wedding Estate 
Event Planning & Design: Michigan Midwest Wedding Planning & Design 
DJ & Saxophone: the Elysium Experience 
Catering: Wedding & Event Catering 
Hair Styling: Cheeky Strut / Siren Weddings 
Hair & Makeup: Isabelle ONeil | Detroit Michigan | Wedding Hair 
Makeup: Alexis Moore | Michigan + Travel Makeup Artist 
Videography: TruVision Studios 
Burro’s: Stephenson Farms 
Shuttle Service: B&W Charters, Inc. 
Photography: Amanda Burman
Photo Assist: Anna Adams Photo Courtney Rudicel | Cincinnati + Detroit Wedding Photographer MATT ERICKSON - Wedding Photographer 
Content Creator: Breana | Weddings & Events iPhone Content Creator - Michigan

08/13/2026

New outfits in jewel greens and blues. A choreographed dance floor. Tables laden with dishes that tasted like home. The couple moved through their own celebration with generosity and joy, their warmth setting the tone for a night of unguarded laughter and connection.

Hilton

08/13/2026

The Hilton downtown Columbus, Ohio hosted centuries of ritual and two families becoming one. From the intricate details—the emerald ring box, the hand-embellished invitations—to the baraat's arrival and the ceremonial moments at the altar, every element carried weight and intention. Shuvro and Chergai stood at the center of something larger than themselves, grounded in culture, embraced by everyone who came.

Hilton