Wedding Inspiration & Expert Tips for South Bend, Indiana Couples

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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 a couple suggests retracing their first date for their engagement session, I get really excited because I know we are going to be shooting at meaningful spots beyond just cool or pretty locations. Kate and Phil met me in Fletcher Place at Hotel Tango for our first stop, where they share drinks, told me […]

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September 22, 2020

Kate & Phil | Fletcher Place, Indianapolis Indiana Engagement Session | South Bend, Indiana Engagement Photographer

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The first time I met Hannah for coffee to talk about wedding photography, she was so warm and laid back, and I knew she would be amazing to work with. We chatted about her and Nolan, their story, and the things that were important to them for wedding photography. Oh, and we met at Bovaconti […]

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September 20, 2020

Hannah & Nolan | Downtown Indianapolis and Irvington Engagement Session | Indianapolis Engagement Photography

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Since I’m forever catching up on blogging, I wanted to get this post out of photos I took of my brother, Jonah, who is Aye Cay. He’s a pretty talented musician, an even greater human, and if you’ve been lucky enough to listen to him perform or know him, then you know what I mean. […]

Photography

September 14, 2020

Summer Sunset Headshots by a Lake |Indiana Photographer | Aye Cay

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I met Lori and Alex at one of my favorite spots to photograph in Indianapolis, Holcomb Gardens on the campus of Butler University here in town. There are so many lovely spots there along the canal and in the lovely gardens, and especially at sunset, it can be so perfect for photos. They brought their […]

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August 17, 2020

The Stanley Family | Holcomb Gardens | Indianapolis Family 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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