Colton + Victoria: A Muncie Wedding

When I first met Victoria, we sat down for coffee and talked about her dream wedding day. What I loved most about her was that while she was very detailed when it came to planning, she as a person was very relaxed and just happy to be getting married! I knew when her wedding day rolled around, it would not only be gorgeous, but it would be a ton of fun and everyone would be very relaxed. I was right on both counts!

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Olivia + Nathan: An Eiteljorg Wedding

All week long the forecast called for rain on Olivia and Nathan’s wedding day, but it was if Olivia’s sunny disposition wills everything to work out right. I’m telling you, I’ve had a lot of uplifting happy brides, but Olivia was the most JOYFUL bride I’ve ever met. With her signature nose crinkle that gives her away when she’s really happy, Olivia bounded around all day jumping (literally) for joy at the fact that she and Nathan FINALLY got married!

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Best Engagement Photo Locations in Indianapolis

When you live in a city and surround yourself in the culture for long enough, certain things start to become standard to you. Many times, couples will approach me and ask where my favorite locations are around the city to shoot, and are sometimes surprised by my answers. I get that. Photo locations aren’t on your radar the same way that it is on mine. Today, I am sharing the best engagement photo locations in Indianapolis, and hope that they spark some inspiration for you for any upcoming photo sessions, or maybe even a jaunt in the park with a picnic once the weather warms up.

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The Best Valentine's Day Gift Ever

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I often get asked for advice on a unique Valentine’s Day gift that your special someone will be sure to cherish for many years to come, and, of course, my brain naturally goes straight to photography!

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7 Questions To Ask Your Wedding Photographer

Narrowing down your search to find the perfect wedding photographer for your special day can be a daunting task. I’m here today to walk you through the process, and give you some simple questions that you can take to your consultation or initial phone conversation, that should help you navigate those waters of uncertainty, and get to know the photographer personally and professionally at the same time. Here are my top recommendations for 7 questions to ask your wedding photographer.

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Engagement Session Style Guide

Many people have anxiety about picking out the right outfits for their engagement session. On a wedding day, your outfits are already picked out, so no worries there! But for an engagement session it can be challenging to pick out the perfectly coordinated outfits that reflect the couple's personality and looks good! I've decided to put all my outfit advice in one spot to help my clients pick out the best outfits!

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10 Wedding Day Timeline Tips From a Professional Photographer

When you are a wedding photographer you go to many, many, many weddings a year. Because of that experience, you soon start to see commonalities between the weddings. You learn what helps everything go right, and more often than not, you see what causes stress and frustration. Most people planning weddings have never been married before, so they don't necessarily know what to expect or how to plan for it. That is why I like to give my brides and grooms advice and tips so that they can avoid common pitfalls. Here are some tips you might not know about the wedding day timeline, or schedule. 

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