Wedding Inspiration & Expert Tips for South Bend, Indiana Couples

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Ellie and Danny got married on a lovely September day surrounded by their friends and family. The beautiful Little Flower Catholic Church here in Indianapolis made an incredible setting for these two, and was the same place Ellie’s own parents and grandparents got married years before. Ellie’s beautiful v-neck BHLDN dress set the tone for […]

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January 26, 2021

Ellie & Danny | Little Flower Catholic Church and an Intimate Backyard Wedding Reception | Indianapolis Wedding Photography

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I’m so excited to share and promote a really amazing opportunity for Indianapolis couples looking to get married with an intimate and affordable option!   This micro-wedding event is perfect for couples who want to take the stress out of planning, keep their celebration small, and still have the touches and intentional details that make […]

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December 1, 2020

Tie the Knot at Neidhammer | Winter Micro Wedding Event January 2021|

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Whitney and Chris got married at Indiana City Brewing Company in an intimate wedding that was so relaxed and beautiful. They created a day that felt right for them and picked things and left things out that did or didn’t fit their vision. Because of that, they got to visit with all of their guests, […]

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November 12, 2020

Chris & Whitney’s Intimate Wedding | Indiana City Brewing Company | Indianapolis Wedding Photographer

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 When I first met Kimberly and Wil, they were so kind and warm, the sweetest couple. Their personalities are different but go so well together and you can tell that they love each other so much just being around them. I loved getting to know them and I’m still honored that they chose me to […]

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November 5, 2020

Wil & Kimberly | Indiana Statehouse Wedding | Indianapolis Wedding Photography

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One of my favorite things about being a photographer is getting a chance to collaborate and work with and meet amazing vendors that overlap into my world. Indianapolis has an AMAZING community of wedding and event vendors, and I’m not sure about other locations, but the sense of community over competition here is really profound. […]

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August 31, 2020

A Jewel-tone Styled Bachelorette Dinner Party | Indianapolis Wedding Photography

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Earlier this year, I had been wanting to attend a styled wedding shoot to get creative, polish my skills, and get some fresh content. This shoot couldn’t have happened at a more perfect time. My sweet spring and summer weddings all got downsized or postponed/cancelled, so heading to such an amazing shoot was just what […]

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August 14, 2020

Mojave East Tropical Glam Styled Wedding Shoot | Cincinnati Wedding Venue | Indianapolis Photographer

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Today on the blog is Taylor and Nathan’s sunny summer wedding at Mustard Seed Gardens in Noblesville, Indiana! Another sweet couple that had to shift to an alternate plan for their wedding, these two were nothing short of amazing to work with. From Taylor’s intentional way she acknowledged all of the people dear to her […]

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July 28, 2020

Taylor & Nathan | Mustard Seed Gardens Wedding

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Many couples have had to shift their wedding plans this year, and my heart continually is for those who are navigating these circumstances. Every couple is different, and I cheer them all on as they decide what is best for them and their loved ones. Elizabeth and Caleb had to pivot from their original wedding […]

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July 7, 2020

Elizabeth & Caleb’s Intimate Ohio Wedding in the Woods

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Ellory and Joshua got married on a sunny, chilly day at the beginning of the year, and they were my first 2020 couple! I couldn’t have asked for a better way to start off this year, and every part of their winter wedding in Columbus, Indiana was gorgeous. I met them via email and then […]

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May 6, 2020

Ellory & Joshua | The Commons | Columbus, Indiana Wedding Photography