As an LGBTQ+ inclusive wedding & elopement photographer I was beyond excited to document Katie & Maddie’s engagement photos in downtown Indianapolis. This excitement came not only from the inclusion of some of Katie & Maddie’s favorite places, but also the fact that this was the 2nd time that I’ve done a session with these lovely ladies! The three of us had a blast exploring some of the most iconic & beautiful locations that downtown Indy has to offer, & I can’t wait to share the highlights here with you all.
Photos at the Bottleworks District & Indiana Statehouse
For their session, Katie & Maddie wanted to make sure to incorporate some of their favorite places in Indianapolis as this is the city where the two met & fell in love. Making your engagement photos in Indianapolis unique to your relationship is something I recommend not just to my LGBTQ+ couples, but ANY couple! For Katie & Maddie, this meant we’d start their session in the historic Bottleworks District. This area of Indianapolis was once the sight of the massive Coca Cola bottling company that operated here until 1969. Since 2017 the area has been repurposed & revitalized into one of Indianapolis’ most fun & charming districts.
Photos around the Bottleworks District are always a blast, but Katie & Maddie’s were a bit extra fun thanks to a special guest. Katie & Maddie’s pup Millie joined us for this first stretch of our session, making these photos all the more personal for Katie & Maddie. Together we all spent some time wandering around the Bottleworks District, taking in the scenic beauty & historic presence of the space, all the while Katie & Maddie were loving on one another. It was THE sweetest start to their session, & we still had a lot of exploring left to do.
Taking Their LGBTQ+ Engagement Photos in the Heart of Downtown Indianapolis
As the sun continued to set, we made our way into the center of downtown Indy for the remainder of our session at the Indiana Statehouse. The avid SJP blog reader may recognize this location from a few of my previous blogs, as it is one of my favorite elopement & wedding venues in downtown Indy. Katie, Maddie, & I chose to use the beautiful exterior of the building as the backdrop for their photos. We first started across the street, taking portraits atop a parking garage looking out towards the statehouse while the sun set in the distance. After a quick outfit change we took the remainder of their LGBTQ+ engagement photos in the heart of Indianapolis, on the statehouse’s front doorstep. The classic architecture of the towering building acted as the perfect final backdrop for this all around wonderful engagement session.
I had the best time documenting Katie & Maddie’s relationship in the city where their love story first started! I’m so glad that they chose me to be their photographer & can’t wait to see what the future holds for these two. For more tips on planning an engagement session in Indianapolis check out this article I wrote for all the details, & if you’re looking for an LGBTQ+ inclusive photographer to document your engagement photos, elopement, or wedding be sure to send me an inquiry ASAP so we can reserve your date today!
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