Silver Lotus Wedding Photography - Indianapolis

This was a very fun and challenging wedding to photograph.  We started the day at 1pm photographing the ladies getting ready.  About an hour in a fire erupted at the post office a couple blocks away and IPL decided to cut the electricity to the area so we were suddenly without light other than the dramatic lighting afforded to us by the windows in the Scottish Rite.   The Scottish Rite is a beautiful place for any event but stunning for a wedding.  So we have no electricity and Ashley, the Event Manager for the Scottish Rite, began making calls and had generators hooked up and candles delivered and decked out all over the place - It really added to the ambiance.  It was very difficult to shoot under but we could handle because we use a lot of low light lenses.  Laura was hoping for lots of candlelight and she got it.  We really took advantage of all the natural dramatic light coming in through the windows and since the weather was perfect for us, we took all the formals outside.   As we prepared for the processional and everyone was lined up to enter down the aisle at almost 6pm, the lights suddenly came back on everywhere.  Ashley ran and adjusted the lights to where we had discussed looking their best at the rehersal and a minute later the music started.  Awesome shots and amazing light - we were very happy.  As soon as it was over, we all had up to the ballroom for the reception.  I could go on and on about what a different stunning place the Scottish Rite is but just look at the pictures and see what I mean.  The food was catered by Thomas Caterers of Distinction and it was delicious.  Carrot suffle was super yummy. 

Thank you guys for a wonderful opportunity to photograph your wedding.  It was a joy to listen to Alan's speech about how you met and the humor he was able to add in... I hope your programming for love never gets corrupted  with bad memory ;)

I hope that wasn't too cheesy... anyway, I am not a writer, I am photographer so look at the pictures.  Brandon, Marcos, and I thank you!

Make sure to look at the images and tell them how much you care for them!!!

I just love this couple and their families.  I photographed Melissa & Jeremy's Wedding a few years back (bridesmaid & groomsmen) and now I was able to photograph Jeremy's little sister's wedding.  I learned alot about this couple that day too... like they started dating in the 8th grade.  That was amazing.  Holy Name Catholic church is a beautiful church that I believe is very well lit and they have always treated me very well.  Not all churches are so kind to the "hired help" but the church coordinators treat the brides there like their own kids I guess.  I have had several weddings there and they have always been a success. 

So the day started really close at the Bride's home getting ready. Lots of rushing from getting pushed behind but everyone worked together and kept it on time.  I even helped to put eyelashes on some of the ladies. As soon as we got to the church the guys were there and ready for the most part.  The timing of everything just kept pace and we stayed on time for everything.  Joey, stuck to the bride right before she walked down the aisle and then managed to run and tuck herself behind the sacristy and shoot from behind the glass and get a unique perspective of the couple that no one else could have been able to get.  After the ceremony, formals followed very quickly but because the weather wasn't so glamourous we decided to go straight to Primo's and get the party started.  Josh Jacobs got it all started as he was the DJ that night.  You can check out his contact info at www.joshjacobs.ws

Primo's is consistently good and the food has never been a problem.  I have photographed dozens of weddings there over the years and I have personally never encountered a problem there.  Mary Ann lines everything out to make sure the night goes as planned.  Some special lighting and decor helped to add to the ambiance and totally changed the mood in the room. 

I love the speeches that were given... You know they are good when Karrie (MOH) can get ya weepy... well so did Mom.  It is the best feeling in the world photographing a wedding that you know is a success.  Seeing Melissa is now expecting a child years after I photographed her wedding and remembering all those years ago that Lindsey was dating Jim then really brings it home.

They were such a cute couple and you could tell that they just completely fit and complimented each other.  I expect to see their kids in a few years too.

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Give this couple your best and let them know what you though of their wedding and don't forget to look at the pictures by clicking in to see my favorite 14.

Thanks guys!