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Leah is wonderful to work with--and her work is gorgeous. She made our engagement shoot and wedding day lovely. She has the ability to make you feel at ease and capture the best moments between you and your partner. We highly recommend her and look forward to working with her for future life events!! She is just the best.

hayley

Leah captured the most beautiful photos of my family. She was easy to work with and made all of us feel comfortable. Her photos were delivered quickly after our session. Leah is a joy to work with. She is the person we reach out to for all our photography needs.

DANIELLE

It’s not often that I get to take graduation photos, but I loved getting to spend some time with Mika photographing her Master’s graduation photos at IUPUI. The campus is so gorgeous, and I loved celebrating with her and seeing some fun spots that were special to Mika. We found some fun spots for graduation […]

Family

June 13, 2022

Mika: Graduation Photos at IUPUI 

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I met Mady and Alex for their downtown Indianapolis engagement photos recently and what a joy this couple was! They had such comfortable energy together, and looked so fabulous in the outfits they chose. What a fun evening, and I can’t wait to share some photos here! Mady and Alex are planning a December wedding […]

Engagement

June 1, 2022

Mady & Alex: Downtown Indianapolis Engagement Photos

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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 […]

Wedding

May 24, 2022

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

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For these engagement photos at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Indianapolis, I met this lovely couple, Kira and Jacob! Engagement sessions are so much fun and a great way to get to know my couples before their wedding day. Kira and Jacob are such a great duo and I loved getting to know them during their […]

Engagement

May 12, 2022

Kira & Jacob: Engagement Photos at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Indianapolis 

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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, […]

Wedding

November 30, 2021

Tanorria & Tay: Downtown Indianapolis Elopement

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Karly & Matt were so incredible to work with for their engagement session in mid-December. We met at their apartment downtown Indianapolis for some in-home cozy vibes first. Karly was pulling out fresh cookies and Matt was doing the dishes when I got there, they popped some champagne for mimosas, and I got to photograph […]

Engagement

January 18, 2021

Karly & Matt | Mass Ave & Lockerbie Square Engagement Session | Indianapolis Engagement Photographer

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Lifestyle headshots are some really fun sessions, and near the end of last year I was able to work with Derick Grant a few times. I had worked with his family taking family photos a couple times, so I was excited to work with him for some headshots. He was looking for updated lifestyle brand […]

Photography

January 15, 2021

Lifestyle Headshot Session with Derick Grant | Downtown Indianapolis

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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 […]

Wedding

November 5, 2020

Wil & Kimberly | Indiana Statehouse Wedding | Indianapolis Wedding Photography

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Emilee and Jeff got married on a beautiful spring day back in April. They were one of the sweetest couples I got to meet with, and when they asked me to photograph their wedding, I was thrilled! They said their vows in the church they attend, surrounded by their family and friends. Then we headed […]

Wedding

May 30, 2019

Emilee & Jeff | Vision Loft Events | Downtown Indianapolis Wedding