Indianapolis Maternity Photos

I was so excited when Karin reached out to me to tell me that she’s pregnant! I always get especially excited when my previous engagement session and wedding clients start to have kids. I got to photograph Karin and Daniel’s engagement session way back in 2017. I loved getting to work with this super sweet couple back when they were engaged, so I knew that of course, I would love getting to work with them again this year for their maternity session photos. These two were so sweet and fun to work with, and of course, Karin looked absolutely gorgeous! And of course, she was just glowing! It was so amazing to get to take pregnancy photos for Karin Daniel on such a beautiful morning this morning.

Karin booked the absolutely stunning Laurel Hall for her maternity session. Lauren Hall is one of my favorite wedding venues in the Indianapolis area, so of course, I was super excited to shoot more maternity photos at this gorgeous venue as well. Laurel Hall has so many beautiful spaces for portraits, both indoors and outdoors. I love to use this venue for portrait sessions as well as shooting weddings here. It was so nice to be able to shoot indoors with beautiful natural lighting on such a cold morning. Unfortunately we didn’t get to shoot outdoors because of the cold weather and all of the ice. But we got to use so many of the gorgeous indoor spots around the building.

Karin and Daniel. I hope you enjoy these sneak peaks from your maternity session this morning! I can’t wait to send you the rest of your photos so soon!

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Fall Wedding at Hidden Hollow Farms

It was the perfect day for Tori and Derrick's wedding today. How often do you get a 70 degree day in November?! I photographed a wedding at this exact same venue at almost the exact same time of year two years ago and it was less than 30 degrees. So these two really lucked out with an amazing fall day to get married on. I LOVED getting to work with this sweet couple today along with their awesome families and their fun bridal party members.

All of Tori and Derrick's interactions today were so so sweet. I love the way they love each other. The way Derrick teared up when Tori was walking down the aisle towards him, the way Tori cried while reading her vows, the way Derrick always kept Tori laughing, and the way these two looked at each other all day long was so amazing to witness. It was so evident just how much these two love each other.

Tori and Derrick, it was SUCH an honor to get to be your wedding photographer! I loved having you two in front of my camera today! I absolutely can't wait to finish editing your full wedding gallery with all of your beautiful wedding images. Until then, enjoy these first few sneak peeks. I can't wait to send you the rest of your photos soon!

A Huge thank you to Tori and Derrick’s amazing vendor team:

Crawfordsville Wedding Photographer: Michelle Poteet Photography

Wedding Ceremony and Reception Venue: Hidden Hollow Farms Event Venue

Florals: Grandmother of the Bride

DJ: Clarktyme Entertainment

Hair and Makeup: Jennifer White (Groom's aunt)/ Katlyn Layman (bridesmaid)

Catering: Texas Roadhouse

Bridal Gown: Sophia's Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses: Etsy

Bridal Shoes: Vans

Jewelry and Rings: Shane Co

Men’s Attire: Louie's Tux Shop

Officiant: Marc McClure

Favors: Pumpkins from various stores

Halloween Wedding at Bridgeton 1878 House and Barn

Laken and James’s wedding is one that I’ve been looking forward to for so long! I first met Laken at her matron of honor, Amanda’s destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico last year. That was such a fun bridal party to work with, and I was thrilled when Laken asked me to photograph her wedding after her and James got engaged! It’s been so fun to work with this same group of friends multiple times now!

These two had such a fun Halloween wedding. The weather was perfect for a late October day and everything was so beautiful! Laken and her bridesmaids got ready at a cute little cabin with a beautiful lake view before we headed over to Bridgeton 1878 house and barn for the first look, portraits, and wedding. I had never been to Bridgeton before, but it’s so adorable! There are so many cute shops, a mill, and even a beautiful waterfall to take photos in front of! I also loved that these two made room in their timeline for sunset photos! We got such a beautiful sunset last night!

Laken and James, it was SUCH an honor to be your wedding photographer! You two are the sweetest and I LOVED getting to work with you and photograph you two again! I can’t wait to finish editing your full wedding gallery! Until then, enjoy these first few sneak peeks!

A HUGE Thank you to Laken and James’s amazing vendor team. These vendors did such an amazing job:

Indianapolis, Indiana Wedding Photographer: Michelle Poteet Photography

Wedding Planner: Magical Moments Event Planning

Florist: Maggie and Moe's Poplar Flowers and Decor

Venue: Bridgeton 1878 House and Barn

DJ: Complete Weddings and Events

Hair and Makeup: Ciao Bella and Danna Andreas

Cake and other desserts: Mother of the Bride

Catering: Rick's Smokehouse BBQ and Grill

Bridal Gown: Nancy's Bridal Boutique

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie

Bride's Shoes: Toms

Jewelry and Rings: Etsy -- Allure Wedding Jewelry

Men's Attire: Men's Wearhouse

Save the Date's, Invitations, and Programs: Naomi Leah Designs

Videography: Beezus

Officiant: Scott Vest

Favors/Gifts: Etsy -- My Wedding Store

DIY Rentals: tables, chairs, linens, and a few extra decor items

Traders Point Creamery Wedding

Wow wow wow! Ally and Ben's Traders Point Creamery Wedding on Saturday was such a dream! I loved everything about this day! Ally and Ben are so sweet together! They both teared up so many times throughout the day, like during their first look and while Ally was walking down the aisle toward Ben during their ceremony. It was so evident throughout the entire day just how much love these two have for each other and how perfect they are for one another.

One of my favorite parts of any wedding day is usually the toasts. I get so much insight into the couple's love story from hearing their friends and family talk about their relationship. One thing that really stood out to me based on the toasts was how well Ally and Ben fit into each other's families. It really was such a beautiful blending of two families.

Ally and Ben, it was SUCH an honor to get to be your wedding photographer! Enjoy these sneak peaks while I finish editing your full wedding gallery! I can't wait to send you all of your photos so soon!

A HUGE Thank you to Ally and Ben’s amazing vendor team. These vendors did such an amazing job:

Zionsville Wedding Photographer: Michelle Poteet Photography

Florist: Linda Batker - Accent Floral Design

Reception Venue: Traders Point Creamery

Ceremony Venue: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Catering: Traders Point Creamery

Desserts: Ice Cream by Traders Point Creamery

Band: My Yellow Rickshaw

Hair and Makeup: Brian Layton at BE Salon

Bridal Gown: Pronovias

Bridal Shop: Marie Gabriel Couture

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bill Levkoff

Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes

Jewelry/Rings: Fishman Fine Jewelers in Carmel

Men’s Attire: Louie's Tux Shop

Transportation: Indy Trolley

Save the Dates, Invitations, Table Numbers, & Place Cards: Minted

Programs and Signage: Zazzle

Day of Coordinator - Marin Strong at Traders Point Creamery

Priest: Father Gregory

Favors/Gifts: Custom Masks

Second Shooter: Andrea Crawford with Lilian Rose Photography

Fall Anniversary Photos at Eagle Creek

I got a call from Travis a few weeks ago. He told me that he wanted to surprise his wife, Grace with a random fall couple's session. She had been telling him that she really wanted to get fall photos of the two of them taken, but he kept saying no so that he could surprise her with a session as a gift. How sweet is that! I'm sure he's getting a ton of husband browne points for this.

When I got to meet and photograph these two love birds last night, I realized just how fun and in love they are. They were such a joy to have in front of my camera. When we started the session, they told me they had no idea what they were doing and that they would need a ton of help with posing. Which, of course, is what I'm here for as a photographer. But they were such naturals, and by the end up the session, they were essentially posing themselves. They loved getting all cute and snuggly with each other for a couple hours. I always tell my couples that a photo session is basically a date night. You get to kiss and cuddle the person you love, and you just happen to get photos out of it too! I was back at Eagle Creek Reservoir for the second time this week for this session. All of the fall leaves are quickly disappearing, but luckily there was still plenty of color throughout the park to make for some great fall backdrops for couples portraits. They certainly won't last too much longer though. Luckily, Travis and Grace planning the perfect timing for fall photos. T

ravis and Grace, I loved getting to photograph you two last night! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full wedding gallery!

Wedding Portraits at Holcomb Gardens

Although Cassie and Patrick's big wedding was rescheduled until next year due to Covid, they still were sure that they wanted to get married on their original wedding date. That's what happens when you find the love of your life. You just can't wait to marry them. That's why I find these covid elopements so incredibly romantic. I love when couples are so in love that they just have to get married now even if they aren't able to have a big wedding right now.

I first got the privilege of photographing these two love birds last year for their engagement session at Holcomb Gardens. We came back to the same spots at Holcomb gardens for their wedding portraits this year, which was so fun. They had a catholic mass for their wedding ceremony in Broad Ripple close to Butler for just their immediate families. It was such a sweet and intimate wedding ceremony. Afterwards, we took family photos and then bride and groom photos. I can't wait to photograph their big wedding next year as well! I'm sure it will be just as beautiful, special, and fun. I keep telling all of my couples that now they get to have two anniversaries to celebrate. When a global pandemic ruins your wedding plans, you have to find as many positives in the situation as you possibly can, and having two anniversaries is certainly one of them in my opinion! It's so fun to get to celebrate with friends and family twice!

Cassie and Patrick, it was such an honor to get to be your wedding photographer, and I'm already so looking forward to your big wedding next year! I can't wait to get you two back in from of my camera again! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full wedding gallery!

October Engagement Session at Eagle Creek

I LOVED getting to take engagement photos for Clay and McKenna last night! I met McKenna over 10 years ago at a camp back in highschool. We haven't seen each other since then, but we've continued to follow along with each other on social media. I was thrilled when McKenna reached out to me after she got engaged to Clay to ask me to be her wedding photographer! Life can be so crazy in awesome ways sometimes, and I absolutely love when it brings you back to old friends. I loved getting to catch up with McKenna and meet her future husband, Clay.

This sweet couples drove all the way up from Kentucky to have their engagement photos taken here in Indy at Eagle Creek Reservoir. The park is so beautiful with all of the fall colors this time of year. It's always such a popular choice for photos in the month of October. We had planned to do their session at the end of this month, but the leaves changed so much faster this year than normal, and McKenna wanted to make sure to get the beautiful fall colors in our photos before they were gone. Luckily, we were able to squeeze in a session last minute, so we could make sure to get all of these peak fall colors in the background of their portraits. It was such a perfect fall day, and McKenna and Clay were such naturals in front of the camera. I love their love for each other!

Clay and McKenna, I loved getting to photograph your engagement session, and I'm already so looking forward to your wedding next October! I can't wait to get you two back in from of my camera again! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full engagement session gallery!

October Engagement Session at Holcomb Gardens

Tonight was the absolute PERFECT night for Lindsey and Brendan's engagement session at Holcomb Gardens and Butler University's campus. The temperature was perfect for a fall day, and the fall colors on the trees are just now peaking. Leaves were falling all around us as these two love birds posed romantically. It's so hard to know what October will look like in terms of weather and peak tree colors, but this October has certainly not disappointed.

Holcomb Gardens and Butler University was the perfect spot for an engagement session for these two since Lindsey and Brendan met at Butler and graduated from this University a couple years ago. I absolutely love when couples choose a location that is special and meaningful to them for their engagement session. And Holcomb Gardens just happens to be one of my favorite locations to shoot here in the Indianapolis area. There is a beautiful trail where you can walk all the way down to Newfields and Hundred Acre Woods. There are also so many fun bridges and I love the stairs by the bell tower. I've also recently discovered a parking garage rooftop with stunning views. It's the perfect spot for sunset photos in my opinion. I'm obsessed with the photos I got to take of Lindsey and Brendan up there tonight.

This couple was SO photogenic and romantic. I loved all of their interactions with each other. I barely even had to pose them, because they just knew what to do and looked so stunning while doing it.

Lindsey and Brendan, I loved getting to photograph your engagement session, and I'm already so looking forward to your wedding at Balmoral House next September! I can't wait to get you two back in from of my camera again! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full engagement session gallery!

Intimate Backyard Wedding

Yesterday, 10/10/2020, was the most popular wedding day of the year by far...perhaps the most popular day to get married ever. Brides and grooms love their double digits and this year has plenty of them. Plus, with October having perfect weather, it's always a popular month for weddings. What a perfectly magical day it was. It was sunny and in the 70's, the fall colors were peaking, and leaves were falling. Valerie and Caleb could not have asked for a better day to get married.

Unfortunately, the current pandemic forced these love birds to change their original wedding plans from a large wedding at the dunes in Michigan to an intimate backyard celebration at Valerie's parents' home. These two took everything in stride and were such a joy to work with at all times despite all of their set backs. Their intimate wedding was stunningly beautiful. From the ceremony arch, to the whimsical farmhouse style table in the backyard, to all of the flowers in the garden in the background, all of the details from this wedding were amazing! And Valerie and Caleb got to celebrate their marriage with those closest to them that the love the most, which is what really made the day perfect.

Valerie and Caleb, it was SUCH an honor to get to be your wedding photographer! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full wedding day gallery!

A huge shoutout to Valerie and Caleb's amazing vendor team:

Photography: Michelle Poteet Photography

Flowers: Flowers from Fifty Flowers & Watering Can, arranged by the Bride and Mother of the Bride

Cake: The Cake Lady Small Desserts: From My Side of the Kitchen

Hair and Makeup: Taylor Strange Catering: From My Side of the Kitchen

Bridal Gown: Madi Lane

Bridesmaid Dress: Azazie

Bridal Shoes: BHLDN

Bride's Ring: Bride's Ring- Gabriel & Co

Groom's Ring: Manly Bands

Men's Attire: Men's Warehouse

Rentals: Rentals- Mutton

Rentals Alterations: Bridal Design and Alterations by Asu

Anderson, Indiana Wedding

Yesterday was Cassandra and Daniel’s second wedding day, and I loved getting to celebrate with them twice! One of the benefits that Covid has brought is the ability to celebrate twice for those who had to postpone their wedding day but decided to still get married on their original wedding day. Cassandra and Daniel were married back in May but finally got to celebrate with all of their friends and family yesterday.

Back in May, Cassandra and Daniel were married on Cassandra’s family’s property where I’ve had the pleasure of photographing many other weddings as well. For their reception, they chose Park Place Church of God on Anderson University’s campus as their venue. It’s such a beautiful church, and was certainly a great choice. One of the things I loved about this wedding is that Cassandra’s oldest sister got married in the venue as well, so we got to recreate some fun photos from that wedding.

Since Cassandra and Daniel were already married, there were a few things that were a little different about this wedding than usual. First, I loved that Cassandra and Daniel decided to walk down the aisle to the ceremony together. Since Cassandra’s father had already given away his daughter, this time, a married couple walked down the aisle together. I also loved that during their ceremony, they decided to share some things they have learned during their first five months of marriage. Both of Cassandra and Daniel’s weddings were amazing and so much fun to photograph!

Cassandra and Daniel, it was SUCH an honor getting to be your wedding photographer…twice! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full wedding gallery!

Vendors:

Photography: Michelle Poteet Photography

Hair: Alissa Englert

Makeup: Hannah Wampler

Catering: Kanda winfield

Bridal Gown: Davids bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie

Officiant: Brad Fox

Fort Harrison State Park Wedding

Yesterday was such a special day. Even though Covid forced Manuel and Jessica to cancel the big wedding they had planned, we still had an amazing day taking bride and groom portrait for them. These two have been through have been through the same stress that so many other 2020 brides and grooms have unfortunately been through this year. It's such a tough year to try to plan a wedding. But through it all, I loved how these two kept a positive attitude, knowing that the most important thing was that they were married and they had each other. That is way more important than having a big wedding.

Jessica and Manuel actually had a small ceremony almost exactly a year ago where they got legally married, so we decided to take their bride and groom portraits close to their one year anniversary of being married. And we got to take them in the exact same location that they got married in, at Fort Harrison State Park, right by the river. It was such a beautiful location! Since these two had been saving reading their vows to each other for their big wedding, they decided to read their vows to each other yesterday under their beautiful arch. It was such a special moment that I loved getting to photograph.

Also, check out the amazing details that I'm including photos of as well! Jessica is such a talented artist that made almost everything herself! I was so impressed with all of her work!

Jessica and Manuel, it was SUCH an honor to get to be your wedding photographer! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full gallery of bride and groom portraits!

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Butler University Engagement Session

Kelsey and Tony's engagement session was one that I've been looking forward to for so long! I've known Kelsey for years. She's actually roommates with my sister. And it's been so great getting to know Tony as well and seeing this beautiful love story unfold. These two are so fun together, and I loved finally getting them in front of my camera.

We started off our session at Four Day Ray in Fishers, because it's where these two love birds had their first date. I love when couples choose locations that are meaningful to the two of them and their relationship. Next, we headed over to Holcomb gardens and we got to use some of my favorite locations. I love shooting along the White River on the pathway there. It's one of the most beautiful spots in Indy in my opinion. We also used the stairs by the bell tower before ending our session on a parking garage rooftop at sunset.

Kelsey and Tony are such a great couple, and I can't wait to photograph their wedding at Vision Loft in March. They decided to get married on their two year dating anniversary. How fun is that?! I love when couples choose a date that is significant to them for their wedding date. I already know that their wedding is going to be so amazing and such a fun day.

Kelsey and Tony, I LOVED getting to photograph your engagement session, and I absolutely cannot wait to get you two in front of my camera again on your wedding day. For now, enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full engagement session gallery.

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The Montage Indianapolis Wedding

Hailey and Nathan’s original wedding day was yet another casualty of Covid. It has certainly been such a difficult year for Covid brides and grooms, but I absolutely love how Hailey and Nathan made the best of their situation and remained joyful throughout their wedding planning process, despite having to reschedule. Their original wedding day was supposed to be in June at the Montage Indianapolis, but they moved their wedding to this past weekend. Luckily, they were still able to have the big wedding that they imagined with only a few changes, like having guests wear masks.

It is so obvious to everyone around Hailey and Nathan and to everyone who witnessed their wedding day, what a great match these two are for each other. They love being around each other, and their happiness is contagious. During Hailey’s maid of honor’s speech, the guests learned about all of the endless ways that Nathan loves to show Hailey how much he loves her. And it’s so clear how much Hailey adores Nathan. I loved getting to photograph their love all day long.

Hailey and Nathan, it was SUCH an honor to be your wedding photographer! I am loving editing your full gallery, and I can’t wait to send you the rest of your wedding photos. Until then, enjoy these sneak peeks! Congratulations again and best wishes for a beautiful marriage!

A huge thank you to Hailey and Nathan’s amazing wedding day vendor team:

Indianapolis Wedding Photographer: Michelle Poteet Photography

Venue: The Montage Indianapolis

Caterer: Kahn’s Catering

DJ: Tom Schoeller

Hair and Makeup: Halcyon House of Hair And Red Carpet Reflection

Bridal Gown: Gretchen’s Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses: Morilee

Jewelry and Rings: Jewelry Gallery and Jude Ridge

Men’s Attire: The Men’s Warehouse

Save the Date’s, Invitations, and Programs: Ann’s Bridal Bargains

Videography: Kaliegh Smith with Kale Creations

Officiant: AJ Cox

Bridal Portraits at Iron and Ember

I absolutely loved getting to take MeKayla’s bridal portraits at the Indianapolis Styled Shoots Across America shoot last week. I’ve gotten to photograph MeKayla before, and she is always such an amazing model. Iron and Ember in Carmel was the absolute perfect background for these portraits. We took all of her bridal portraits outside of the venue on the beautiful lawn. This was such a unique set up with a lounge set, a bike with amazing basket florals by Knox Florals, and lots of fun accessories for MeKayla like a big floppy hat.

The vendors for this shoot were absolutely incredible to work with. Heather from Heather Benge Events put together such an amazing styled shoot, just like she always does. The florals by Knox Florals were absolutely amazing. I loved MeKayla’s bridal bouquet. And the rentals added such a unique touch as well! I also loved how Black Swan Beauty did such an amazing job with MeKayla’s hair and makeup. I can’t wait until the next time I get to work with a lot of these amazing vendors. And I can’t wait to be back at Iron and Ember soon!

Enjoy a few of my favorite photos of MeKayla taken at Iron and Ember!

A huge thank you to the amazing vendor team:

Creative Partners

Indianapolis Wedding Photographer: Michelle Poteet Photography

Host:  Styled Shoots Across America

Planning & Creative Direction:  Heather Benge Events

Venue:  Iron and Ember Events

Vintage Rentals & Decor: Lost and Found Rentals

Event Rentals: A Classic Party Rentals

Flowers:  Knox Florals

Stationery: Interprintations

Hair & Makeup: Black Swan Beauty Indy

Linens: Nuage Designs Inc.

Cake: Moist Cake Co

Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes

Gown Designer:  Galialahav

Model: MeKayla

Are you looking for a wedding photographer? I would absolutely LOVE to work with you! Feel free to reach out to me over on my contact page to see if I have your wedding date available!

Classic Wedding at Iron and Ember

I was so excited to get to be back at Iron and Ember for another amazing shoot. This is one of my absolute favorite new venues in the Indianapolis area. It’s located in Carmel and has such amazing natural light. It’s a beautiful, white, blank slate that makes the perfect backdrop for a wedding ceremony and reception.

All of the vendors from this styled shoot did such an amazing job. I was so happy to work with so many of my favorite local and national vendor friends that I haven’t gotten to work with in way too long. Heather from Heather Benge Events is THE most amazing wedding planner who always plans the most elegant, elaborate, over the top, and amazing events. She absolutely knocked it out of the park again here in Indy.

Those of you who have been following me for a while know how obsessed I am with florals, Knox florals did SUCH an amazing job with the flowers for this shoot, just like she always does. The table florals, especially were so unique, and I absolutely LOVED getting to photograph them!

Enjoy these sneak peaks from one of my absolute favorite recent shoots!

A huge thank you to the amazing vendor team:

Creative Partners

Indianapolis Wedding Photographer: Michelle Poteet Photography

Host:  Styled Shoots Across America

Planning & Creative Direction:  Heather Benge Events

Venue:  Iron and Ember Events

Vintage Rentals & Decor: Lost and Found Rentals

Event Rentals: A Classic Party Rentals

Flowers:  Knox Florals

Stationery: Interprintations

Hair & Makeup: Black Swan Beauty Indy

Linens: Nuage Designs Inc.

Cake: Moist Cake Co

Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes

Gown Designer:  Galialahav

Models: April & Jake

Are you looking for a wedding photographer? I would absolutely LOVE to work with you! Feel free to reach out to me over on my contact page to see if I have your wedding date available!

Chicago Elopement

Covid has changed so many wedding plans for brides and groom this year. Unfortunately, Randall and Ivy's big wedding day was on the list of the casualties caused by the pandemic. But I love that they didn't let any of this get them down, and they really made the best of the whole situation. Likeso many 2020 brides and grooms, they chose to still get married this year on their original wedding date in a small ceremony with their closest friends and family. And they moved their big wedding day to next year when they'll have a reception and get to celebrate their marriage the way they envisioned with all of their friends and family at their wedding.

Randall and Ivy's intimate wedding ceremony was so so special. It was so evident how much love these two have for one another. It was also clear just how loved they are by their friends and family who witnessed their sweet vows to each other. I loved getting to photograph this beautiful day. And how much more special is it that they get to do it all again next year. You can never have too many excuses to celebrate your relationship, in my opinion. So I love that these two get to celebrate their love with friends and family twice.

Ivy and Randall, it was SUCH an honor to get to photograph your wedding day! I can't wait to get the two of you in front of my camera again next year for your big wedding reception! Until then, enjoy these photos from your sweet elopement.

Are you looking for a wedding photographer? I would absolutely LOVE to work with you! Feel free to reach out to me over on my contact page to see if I have your wedding date available!

Eagle Creek Engagement Session

I had such a great time hanging out with Valerie and Caleb at their engagement session yesterday evening at Eagle Creek Reservoir. This is one of absolute favorite spots for engagement sessions in the Indianapolis area, and it was such a lovely evening for photos. Whenever I photograph couples at locations I've been to quite a few times before, I love to challenge myself to discover new hidden gem spots or to at least do something new, cool, and creative with the space. Yesterday, I was thankful that Valerie and Caleb trusted my vision and my ideas for locations. I discovered an adorable little dock that I haven't gotten to shoot at before that had the most beautiful view of the sunset. It went so well with Valerie's long, flowing, pink dress. We also used one of my favorite trails as well as a cute bridge and walkway for some variety.

Valerie and Caleb are such an awesome couple with a really cool story! They met during their time at Purdue University, and they actually met on the very first day of their freshman orientation. They started dating their junior year of college, and ended up getting engaged on their post-graduation trip to Yosemite National Park. Caleb proposed on top of a waterfall during a hike! When I heard this story, I knew immediately that I would get along well with these two since I also love to travel and hike. Yosemite is one of my top favorite National Parks, so I was totally blown away when I heard their sweet story for the first time. After how much fun we had last night, I already can't wait for photograph Valerie and Caleb's wedding!

Valerie and Caleb, it was such an honor to get to photograph your engagement photos last night! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing the rest of your photos!

Muncie Farm Wedding

Although this past Saturday was Natalie and Ivan's 4th version of their wedding that they've had to plan so far thanks to Covid-19 and 2020, it was absolutely perfect. I love how relaxed these two love birds were the entire day. While she was getting ready, Natalie told me that as long as she and Ivan woke up married the next morning, they would be happy. That is exactly the kind of attitude everyone should go into their wedding day with. A wedding day is about the love the couple has for each other and for their family and friends. And above anything else, it's about marrying the love of your life. In times like these, flexibility is essential. I'm so thankful for the flexibility of this awesome couple as well as the entire incredible vendor team. Magical Moments Event Planning and Special Occasion Designs by Chrissy were amazing to work with as always. It's always such a pleasure to get to photograph their work, and Ivan and Natalie's wedding day was no exception.

Ivan and Natalie were married at their home and horse farm in Muncie, Indiana with a few of their closest friends and family. One of the things I love most about these two is that they are not afraid to go non-traditional. Their wedding day was so unique and was entirely about who they are as a couple. They didn't feel the need to do things the way most people do, just because that's the way things are usually done. After photographing as many weddings as I have, I appreciate more and more the non-traditional and authentic weddings that show case real love and real people.

Natalie and Ivan, it was such an honor to be your wedding photographer! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full wedding gallery!

A huge thank you to Ivan’s and Natalie’s Amazing Vendor Team:

Indiana Wedding Photographers: Michelle Poteet Photography

Wedding Planners: Magical Moments Event Planning

Venue: Natalie and Ivan’s home and farm

Rantals: A Classic Party Rental

Hair Stylist: Kaylee Phelps

Makeup Artist: Autumn Stockton

Officiant: Nick Fatout

Florist: Special Occasion Designs by Chrissy

July Engagement Photos at Newfields

It was SO good to back at Newfields this afternoon for Lanie and Bryan’s sweet summer engagement session! It had been way too long since I was able to take photos at my absolute favorite spot in the Indianapolis area. Like most of the world, Newfields has been closed for quite awhile due to Covid-19. They finally opened back up recently with tons of new safety measures and precautions in place. Luckily, Lanie and Bryan were willing to be patient and wait for Newfields to open back up so we could shoot their engagement session there, since it’s one of their favorite places in Indianapolis as well. It’s not hard to see why. The Newfields campus and gardens is stunning in absolutely every season of the year.

Lanie and Bryan are getting married next year in Maine, but they wanted to take their engagement photos here in Indiana where they currently live, since Indianapolis is a special place for them. It was SO fun to work with these two love birds who obviously have a blast with each other all the time. I had no trouble getting them to be cute and sweet and cuddly with each other. They were all about it, and I loved that about them. They were such troopers, too, for putting up with the 90 degree temperatures today. You never know what the heat will be like in July here in Indiana, but they were such good sports about it.

Lanie and Bryan, it was such an honor to be your engagement session photographer! I had so much fun meeting and working with the two of you today! I wish you so much happiness and love for your future together. Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full engagement session gallery!

Are you looking for a wedding or engagement session photographer? I would absolutely LOVE to work with you! Feel free to send me a message over on my contact page to see if I still have your wedding date available!

Summer Wedding at BASH

Brittany and Joe’s wedding day was a dream! It was such an honor to be able to capture such a beautiful, emotional, and special day. One of my favorite parts of the day was when Brittany read Joe’s letter to her after she finished getting ready. She couldn’t help but tear up thinking about getting ready to marry the love of her life. I also loved Brittany and Joe’s sweet first look at Coxhall Gardens. Brittany and Joe included their adorable son, Joey as the ring bearer in their wedding. He was so cute in his tiny tux, and I loved getting to photograph him as well.

The ceremony and reception were both so beautiful, and it was so obvious to everyone just how much love Brittany and Joe have for each other. And I loved getting to photograph them having a blast with all of their closest friends and family throughout the entire day. Brittany and Joe, it was such an honor to get to be your wedding photographer! Enjoy these sneak peeks while I finish editing your full wedding gallery!

Brittany and Joe’s amazing wedding day vendor team:

Wedding Photographer: Michelle Poteet Photography

Wedding Planner: BASH

Florist: Laurilyn Farms

Cake and Other Desserts: Love at First Bite

DJ: Complete Events and Weddings

Hair and Makeup: Something Blue Stylists

Catering: Jonathan Byrd's

Wedding Gown: Marie Gabriel Couture Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses: Lulu's

Save the Dates, Invitations, and Programs: Minted

Ceremony Venue: Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Reception Venue: BASH, 828 Venues

Getting Ready Hotels: Ironworks Hotel Indy, Marriott Indianapolis North

First Look and Portrait Location: Coxhall Gardens

Second Shooter: Andrea Crawford

Rentals: Blue Blossom Florals and The Pink Elephant

Are you looking for a wedding photographer? I would absolutely LOVE to work with you! Feel free to reach out to me over on my contact page to see if I have your wedding date available!