Wedding Inspiration & Expert Tips for South Bend, Indiana Couples

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For their South Bend engagement session, I met Kendall and Ben near the Morris Performing Arts Center recently. Ben had just proposed to Kendall the evening prior, oh my word! We were able to plan for a quick engagement session so they could announce their engagement to friends! I was so thrilled to be able […]

Engagement

May 3, 2022

Kendall & Ben: A South Bend Engagement Session

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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, […]

Wedding

April 28, 2022

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

Wedding at The Wilds in Bloomington, Indiana

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 […]

Wedding

April 14, 2022

Bethany & Matt | Spring Elopement at Neidhammer in Indianapolis

When Amanda asked me if we could shoot some 70s inspired engagement session photos for part of their session, I jumped at the chance!  We met at Holcomb Gardens to start, and even though it was frigid and had snowed, the setting was so perfect for some outdoor shots. When I’m shooting sessions in Indianapolis, […]

Engagement

March 28, 2022

70s Inspired Engagement session in Indianapolis

70s inspired engagement session in Indianapolis by Leah Rife photo

Are you planning a wedding in Indiana and looking for a photographer? I’d love to chat! Head to my inquiry form and let’s get the conversation going!

Wedding

February 8, 2022

Summer Wedding Trends: Ritz Charles Styled Wedding Carmel, Indiana

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This Goshen, Indiana Engagement Session was full of fall and whimsy For their Goshen, Indiana engagement session, I met David and Nicole at some cute spots. I loved this session so much! We met in front of the Goshen Courthouse to start, then walked along downtown Goshen to find a few more spots. Fall in Indiana […]

Photography

January 27, 2022

David & Nicole: Goshen, Indiana Engagement Session

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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 […]

Wedding

December 7, 2021

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

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