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This wedding at The Century Center in South Bend was so incredible! I first met Deanna and Niral at The Century Center for a wedding show in 2021, and they have been such a joy to work with. You can see their Chicago engagement session here from when we worked together last fall. They celebrated […]

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May 26, 2022

Deanna & Niral: A Wedding at The Century Center in South Bend

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This elopement at Parlor Public House in Indianapolis was so beautiful. Despi and James created such a unique and stunning wedding celebration that was so meaningful. They visited with guests prior to the ceremony Guests arrived to the stunning space at Parlor Public House and enjoyed cocktails and drinks. There was a sprawling charcuterie board […]

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May 24, 2022

Despi and James: An Elopement At Parlor Public House In Indianapolis

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This Wedding at Clayshire Castle in Bowling Green, Indiana was so amazing and full of so much intention and fun! Amanda and Zach inquired with me last year, and when I heard they were getting married at a castle, I was so interested! Castles aren’t the typical setting for midwest weddings, and I was so […]

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May 6, 2022

Amanda & Zach: A Wedding at Clayshire Castle in Bowling Green, Indiana 

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Every wedding I’ve shot is a party, but Stephanie and Dustin’s wedding was A PARTY! From the moment we stepped on the grounds to the very last sparkler fizzled out, this wedding at The Wilds in Bloomington, Indiana was full of so much life! Since I didn’t shoot an engagement session with Stephanie and Dustin, […]

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April 28, 2022

Stephanie & Dustin: A Wedding at The Wilds in Bloomington, Indiana

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I loved this spring elopement at Neidhammer in Indianapolis and elopements are a really lovely way to celebrate marriage in a simple way. I can’t wait to share some images from Bethany and Matt’s beautiful day! Bethany and Matt wanted to elope, and found the perfect Indianapolis venue at the Neidhammer. When I chatted with […]

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April 14, 2022

Bethany & Matt | Spring Elopement at Neidhammer in Indianapolis

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February 8, 2022

Summer Wedding Trends: Ritz Charles Styled Wedding Carmel, Indiana

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One of my favorite things is participating in styled shoots, and when I got the chance to shoot on the gorgeous Oval Beach, I jumped at the chance. This lakefront elopement was so gorgeous, with a lacy, tulle dress and bead trim, pastel wedding bouquet florals, a long wedding veil, and wedding tablescape touches in […]

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December 7, 2021

Oval Beach Styled Shoot | Lake Michigan Styled Elopement | Leah Rife Photo

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This downtown Indianapolis elopement was so incredible to photograph. From the amazing couple, to the decor and thoughtful touches, to the splash of fun and surprise mixed in. Tanorria has been a long time client of mine for headshots, and I’ve been witness to her journey as a public figure, author, chef, racial equality educator, […]

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November 30, 2021

Tanorria & Tay: Downtown Indianapolis Elopement

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