Wedding Inspiration & Expert Tips for South Bend, Indiana Couples

On a bright, sunny afternoon last month, I got to spend a couple hours with Josh, Shauna, and their daughter. Shauna is expecting a baby, and is due very soon! I am so excited for them as their family grows! They have an incredible story of waiting, faith, and hope, and it was a beautiful afternoon […]

A few weeks ago, I got to spend the afternoon with Chelle, Andy, their fur babies, and their new baby girl, Jolene Vaughn. It was a sunny, and unseasonably warm February day, and just the sweetest time. Chelle is a local photographer, and her artist’s eye was evident all throughout their home and Jolene’s nursery. […]

When Emily reached out to inquire about a mama/daughter session, I was so excited! She wanted to use a local coffee shop or something similar, and I knew just the place. The Gallery Pastry Shop here in SoBro is a gorgeous setting, with handmade furniture, artistic design and decor, and pops of modern and vintage […]

A few weeks ago, I got to spend a relaxed, sunny morning with the Zillich family, and take photos of their newest addition, baby Graham. Their home was so welcoming, warm, and peace-filled. I had run out of coffee that morning at my house, and didn’t have time to stop for any on the way, […]

When Alicia messaged me to inquire about a newborn session for Tegan, I got so excited. These sessions are some of my absolute favorite ones. There is something so quietly beautiful about a family welcoming a newborn into their hearts and home. The Fetter family has such a spirit of love and tenderness about them, […]

A few weeks back, I had the pleasure of working with a local Noonday Ambassador and her team for some fun fall headshots and group shots. Noonday is a company I can throw my support behind, and I loved working with these fabulous and gorgeous women. If you haven’t heard of Noonday, be sure to […]

I thought it was high time to get out my first Leah Rife Photo official blog post! If you couldn’t already tell by my lengthy Instagram captions, I kind of love to write and ramble my thoughts a bit. I’m a lover of words, and I love writing out my thoughts, hopes, encouragements, and dreams. […]