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

It was so much fun meeting Kat and Brice for their Indianapolis engagement session recently! We met first at the Canal Walk in downtown Indianapolis for some fun shots with the city in the background, and the water nearby. Then, we headed to Holliday Park for their second look, and enjoyed the nice spring day […]

Engagement

April 25, 2022

Kat & Brice | Indianapolis Engagement Session

Indianapolis engagement session

Becca and Matthew met me recently for their engagement session at Newfields in Indianapolis. Newfields is an art museum with sprawling historical grounds and gardens with gorgeous trees and blooms. They were gracious enough to reschedule their session by one day, so we could take advantage of better weather. And what a gorgeous spring day […]

Engagement

April 18, 2022

Becca & Matthew | Engagement Session at Newfields

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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 […]

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

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February 8, 2022

Summer Wedding Trends: Ritz Charles Styled Wedding Carmel, Indiana

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