Wedding Photographers in Indianapolis
Ranked by verified reputation — never by who paid. Verified vendors first; reviews from couples who booked move the rest.
Typical cost: $1,500-$3,500 · Read the wedding photographer cost guide →
11 Indianapolis wedding photographers publish a starting price: most start at $675–$3,350 · See Indianapolis prices →
Planning a wedding in Indianapolis
Weddings range from downtown Indianapolis to Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville to the north, and Zionsville and Greenwood around the edges.
Lazo lists 131 wedding photographers working across 20 towns. Light is the thing that changes most by month here, so the sunset table below is worth reading before you set a ceremony time.
May to October. Late spring to early fall is the main season; winters are cold.
Book a wedding photographer 9-14 months out for a peak-season Saturday. Booking order for every vendor →
$1,500-$3,500 nationally. Lazo doesn’t hold verified Indianapolis prices yet, so ask each vendor for packages. Cost guide →
From the clerk of the circuit court: $25–$65, no waiting period, valid for 60 days; no witnesses are needed. Details →
Indianapolis (77), Greenwood (10), Carmel (6), Zionsville (5), Fishers (5), Anderson (4), Avon (3), Westfield (2).
| Month (15th) | Golden hour from | Sunset | Dark by | Ceremony for sunset portraits |
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| May | 8:13 PM | 8:52 PM | 9:23 PM | ~6:07 PM |
| June | 8:33 PM | 9:14 PM | 9:47 PM | ~6:29 PM |
| July | 8:32 PM | 9:11 PM | 9:43 PM | ~6:26 PM |
| August | 8:04 PM | 8:41 PM | 9:09 PM | ~5:56 PM |
| September | 7:17 PM | 7:53 PM | 8:20 PM | ~5:08 PM |
| October | 6:28 PM | 7:05 PM | 7:32 PM | ~4:20 PM |
Computed for central Indianapolis with the NOAA solar equations. Golden hour starts when the sun is 6° above the horizon; the ceremony time leaves about 2¾ hours for the ceremony, family photos and cocktail hour before sunset.
Lazo’s picks: wedding photographers in Indianapolis
12 picks · read 2026-10-12We read the website of every Indianapolis wedding photographer listed on Lazo (99 listings, 64 sites reachable) and set aside the ones that are not really in the wedding business: a national franchise with an Indianapolis landing page, a Fort Wayne studio with an Indy page, senior, family and newborn portrait studios, a headshot and corporate shooter, and a 24-hour content-creation service. What is left is a shortlist of vendors who say clearly what they do, show their work, and tell you how they work. Verified Lazo vendors come first. Nobody paid to be here, and this is not a ranking: Lazo ranks only on reviews from couples who booked.
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A decade of weddings from an Indy-raised photographer who describes herself as a lifestyle and wedding shooter working across the US with an office in Indianapolis. Sara prints one wedding package at $5,750 that includes eight hours of coverage, with add-ons to customize it.
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Honest, editorial wedding photography for modern couples, in Stacy's words, with over 500 celebrations behind her and a 17th year in business. Based in Indianapolis, she serves couples of all faiths and orientations, hand-edits every image, and offers drone imagery and elopement coverage as extras.
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An inclusive, queer-friendly wedding and elopement photographer who has been behind the lens since 2012 and photographed hundreds of couples. Amanda shoots fun-yet-romantic, clean, classic images at everything from elopements and backyard weddings to parties that go all night.
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A team of Indianapolis documentary wedding photographers that grew out of one founder shooting solo, who then built an associate team to serve more couples and budgets. Clay House tells you its first wedding paid $60 and a Finish Line gift card, which is the kind of candor the site runs on.
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Documentary-style wedding photography from McCordsville, described as clean, crisp and timeless, for elopements through grand weddings in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and across Central Indiana. Rogue Image publishes a pricing page that answers what a wedding photographer costs in Indianapolis, and says everyone is welcome.
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A husband-and-wife team based in Indianapolis who specialize in destination weddings. Monica is the lead photographer and primary contact, Drew is the second shooter, tech support and business manager, and they met the first week of college at Miami of Ohio through a campus ministry.
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Artistic, editorial wedding photos and films with a luxury pitch: Ralph Vandale promises magazine-worthy moments and iconic portraits, and cites over seven years of experience, celebrity work and features in bridal publications. Photo and film from one Indianapolis studio.
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Over 20 years of Indian wedding photography, with a stated understanding of culture and tradition and a vibrant, cinematic storytelling style. Sandhu covers Indian and Punjabi weddings, pre-wedding and engagement shoots and destination work from New Whiteland, with cinematography as well.
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A Sikh, Punjabi and South Asian wedding photographer and videographer based in Indiana, also covering Pakistani weddings, pre-weddings, portraits and events, and often travelling to the destination. Kumar's pitch is real people and real stories rather than posed pictures.
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Luxury wedding and portrait photography from Fishers, led by founder Kirsten with over 20 years of experience and storytelling as the stated heart of every shoot. KWP also photographs families and brands, so expect a studio that works beyond wedding season.
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Danielle in Greenwood pitches bold, vibrant photos for couples who laugh too loud and love too hard, and says she is not your typical photographer, which is the point. Services include timeline creating, so the day gets planned as well as photographed.
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Marissa's collections bundle more than the day: a wedding consult, planning assistance and vendor recommendations, a customized timeline, an engagement session, wedding-day coverage and an online gallery. She describes a personalized experience for couples who value one, from Indianapolis.
- Can I see a full gallery from a wedding at a venue like mine, including getting ready and the reception, not just portraits?
- Is a second shooter included, and what is the delivery timeline for the full gallery?
- If the day is grey and cold, or a July ceremony is in full sun, how do you handle the light? Ask for examples of both.
Lazo lists 131 wedding photographers serving Indianapolis, Indiana, from Greenwood, Carmel to Zionsville. Verified couple reviews decide the order — never ad spend. Until reviews arrive, vendors who have claimed and verified their profile come first, then everyone else by name.
No sponsored results. This is every wedding photographer we list in Indianapolis — verified vendors first, then by name. Nobody can pay to move up.
- Jasmine Norris Photography
“A stress free wedding experience with images worthy of a magazine spread! Jasmine Norris Photography is an award winning and published…”
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Atavia Weddings
“Welcome to Atavia Weddings—your trusted partner for wedding photography and videography. We specialize in capturing the beauty of your…”
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Crystaline Photography and Video
“Crystaline Photo is a Colorado-based wedding and engagement photography studio specializing in authentic, timeless imagery for couples…”
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Elizabeth Scott Weddings
“Elizabeth Scott is a national wedding photography and videography studio built on one belief: your day deserves more than coverage — it…”
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Olivia Layne Studios
“Olivia Layne is a graduate of the New England School of Photography and has been photographing weddings since 2010. Fifteen seasons in,…”
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Jasmine Norris Photography
“A stress free wedding experience with images worthy of a magazine spread! Jasmine Norris Photography is an award winning and published…”
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Brian McGuckin Photography, LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Captured By AllisonNEW TO LAZO
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Capturely IndianapolisNEW TO LAZO
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Circle City Selfies, LLCNEW TO LAZO
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CK PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Clay House PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Complete Weddings + EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Don Rivers Photography LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Dustin & BreeNEW TO LAZO
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Elisha Kaldahl Photography LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Ellen Joy PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Emma Males PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Erin Hession PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Extraordinaire PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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EyeCU Photography LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Fret & Frame FilmsNEW TO LAZO
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Galbraith PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Garret Daniel PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Golden Image Photography LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Gronde PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Heather Sherrill PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Holly Bone PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Ian Borgerhoff PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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IN Dancing LightNEW TO LAZO
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Indianapolis Wedding Photographer Katherine MeiNEW TO LAZO
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J Simpson Photography LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Jen KrampitzNEW TO LAZO
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Jennifer Soots PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Jessica Renè PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Jessica StricklandNEW TO LAZO
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JEStudios | JennahElizabeth PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Jim & Elysia PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Jovan Kiah & Co PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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JustJess PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Kae Marie PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Katelyn Mikell PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Kelly Applegate PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Kelsey Lounds PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Kirsten Wray PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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KLC PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Kumar Wedding PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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L. Severson PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Lacy Clagg PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Lane Lewis PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Lauren Koleff PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Leah RifeNEW TO LAZO
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Maddie Kinzel PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Maddie Patton PhotoNEW TO LAZO
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MadiNEW TO LAZO
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Marissa Wiley PhotoNEW TO LAZO
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Mary Ellen C PhotoNEW TO LAZO
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Maryalice Williams PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Matthew Doudt PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Meg ThompsonNEW TO LAZO
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Meghan Alyssa PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Memories by MadeleineNEW TO LAZO
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MidWest Photo Booth CompanyNEW TO LAZO
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Monette Wagner PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Monica Brown PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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More Than MediaNEW TO LAZO
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Mpower PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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MWPImagesNEW TO LAZO
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Natalie McIntire PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Rogue Image PhotoNEW TO LAZO
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Samantha Decker PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Samantha Eldredge PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Stacy Able PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Stefanie ChildsNEW TO LAZO
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Wedding Photographers in Indianapolis: questions couples ask
When is wedding season in Indianapolis?
Peak season in Indianapolis runs May to October. Late spring to early fall is the main season; winters are cold.
How far ahead should we book a wedding photographer in Indianapolis?
Plan on 9-14 months out for a peak-season Saturday. A wedding photographer can only take one wedding a day, so popular dates go first.
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Indianapolis?
Most couples spend $1,500-$3,500. Lazo does not yet hold verified booking prices for Indianapolis, so treat this as a national range and ask each wedding photographer for their packages.
What time is sunset for an August wedding in Indianapolis?
Around 8:41 PM on August 15, with golden hour from about 8:04 PM. For portraits in that light, a ceremony near 5:56 PM works.
How do we get a marriage license in Indiana?
Apply with the clerk of the circuit court. The fee is $25-$65 and there is no waiting period. The license is valid for 60 days, and no witnesses are needed.
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