Indiana State Museum Wedding in Indianapolis, Indiana

“Baby it’s you. You’re the one I love, You’re the one I need, You’re the only one I see.” — Beyonce

These two are the definition of party people! I go to a lot of weddings and have fun at a lot of weddings but this one was a blast from start to finish. Party bus? Check. Shotgunning beers? Check. A dog!? Double check. AAANNNDD they sent me home with an extra slice of cake because it was my birthday :D

Shelby and Doug's Wedding at Rolling Meadows Ranch in Cincinnati, Ohio

“I vow to fiercely love you in all your forms, now and forever. I promise to never forget that this is a once in a lifetime love.” — The Vow

Like most of my clients, Shelby and Doug are laid back people who just wanted to have fun on their wedding day without feeling like they needed to do anything “right.” Sign me up! I love weddings where you feel like you are catching up with an old friend instead of “working.”

Among friends, it’s easy to smile and laugh. Standing in front of a camera can be a little intimidating for even the most seasoned models. That is why I shoot in the style that I do. I would much rather just be a friend, hanging out and laughing with you throughout your day capturing the happiness (and chaos) that comes naturally when being surrounded by family and good friends.

Polen Farms Wedding in Kettering Ohio

“I knew right away that you were it for me. There were no reservations or second thoughts. I saw you and in an instant knew in my bones, my soul had known your soul lifetimes ago.” — Beau Taplin

Dani and Josh’s wedding at Polen Farms was one of my absolute favorites of last year. You all know I love a laid back barn wedding but with the colors of fall and and the styling, it was made all that extra special.

Crown Hill Wedding in Indianapolis, Indiana

“We loved with a love that was more than love.” — Edgar Allan Poe

I don’t typically take winter weddings. Indiana has been and always will be a fickle state when it comes to weather and it’s never more indecisive as it is during the cold months. But when I got an email about a last minute wedding at the chapel at Crown Hill Cemetery, there was absolutely no way I could say “no.”

From the crystal tiara to the white cape and fur draped shoulders, Alexandra was a stunning bride that planned a wedding that fit perfectly to who she and Schuyler are as a couple. A gothic winter wedding was just so them!

Turner Wedding in Terre Haute Indiana

“I love you for all that you are, all that you have been and all you’re yet to be.”

The wind blew in from the west. The kind of wind that whips your hair from ponytails and takes concentration not to fall over when standing. Intense and constant, it reminded me a lot of the kind of love these two share. You see, just like nature, sometimes our love stories grow. Acquaintances, to friends, to something more…and then, before you know it, your standing in the middle of a chaotic day waiting to marry that person that you first met so long ago.

The Turners looked and looked and looked all over Terre Haute for a tree farm wedding venue and found a great one in Dahnke’s Pine Patch. Despite the crazy amounts of wind, it all went off without a hitch, with lots of laughs and hair wrangling in the middle.

I am so lucky to be a part of my clients’ wedding day. Every single one is unique and gives my heart so much joy.