photography
Courtney Carney
Memories That Feel as Good as They Look
Indiana Wedding Photographer
Your wedding day will be filled with joy and meaningful moments shared with the people you love most.
You deserve to be fully present, soaking in every moment, knowing it’s all being beautifully preserved for you!
You want a photographer that focuses on capturing the candid moments of your day...
...while also delivering the romantic portraits you've always dreamed of
You care about the little details, but when the day arrives, you want to let go and soak it all in.
You want to feel relaxed, confident, and fully present with your favorite person by your side.
You’re looking for someone who keeps things moving, reads the room, and makes taking photos feel easy and natural. Someone who can make your wedding party laugh, guide you when you need it, and quietly handle the behind-the-scenes stuff so you don’t have to.
Basically, you want a photographer who gets it and helps your day feel like you, start to finish!
Hi there!
I'm Courtney
Curious what it's like to work together? Keep scrolling!
I’m a wedding photographer based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and I travel all over the Midwest capturing joyful, real love stories.
On your wedding day, I’m here for more than just photos. I’ll keep things flowing, step in when you need direction, hype you up when nerves hit, and quietly handle the behind-the-scenes moments so you don’t have to.
My goal is for you to feel relaxed, confident, and fully present with your favorite person while I capture the moments that matter most!
Your photographer, built-in hype girl, and and someone who’s got your back
— Julie + Mitch
"THE MOMENT WE STARTED EMAILING, I KNEW YOU WERE THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER FOR US!"
What Makes Me Different
I’m an Enneagram 1 which means I 👏🏻 love 👏🏻 to 👏🏻 plan👏🏻! Ever heard a joke about those people that are fully packed two weeks before their vacation? Yup, that’s me! And I’m here to share it all with you. Don’t know how you should build your timeline for the day? No worries, I’ll send one customized to your day after you book. Dreading trying to keep your families in line for photos? I’ll have us flying through them in no time! Anything you need help with planning your day, photography related or not, I’m here to help!
You’re taking the time to plan all the details of your day, it’s only fair they get photographed! No detail is too small to capture, so I take a lot of time to ensure I know what’s important to you. That way I’m capturing your day just how you envision it! I’ll send you questionnaires throughout planning so I have ALL the details and I am able to seamlessly photograph your day.
This is the best part of our time together for me! Becoming friends with you and cheering you on as you begin your marriage together. Because friend let me tell you, marriage ROCKS. I’m not here to be just another vendor. From your engagement session to your wedding day to all the planning in-between, I love building genuine relationships with each of my couples!
· You’re laid-back, fun-loving, and want your day to feel easy, not overdone
· You want to actually enjoy your wedding day
· You love the little details, but not at the expense of being present
· You value photos that feel like you, not just look pretty
· You want to laugh often, celebrate big, and soak it all in
· You’re wildly in love with your favorite person!
This Experience is for you if...
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A simple, thoughtful process that keeps things easy, intentional, and never rushed
From Our First Chat to Your Wedding Day Memories
First Up: Let's Meet!
Fill out the contact form below. (Yes, it really is that easy!) Once I receive your inquiry and ensure I’m available for your date, I’ll be in touch with an email going over all the details of what a wedding experience with me looks like. We’ll take the time to get to know each other and if you decide we’re the perfect fit for your day, we’ll get your date safe and secured through an easy-to-use online booking system. You’ll be able to review your collection details, sign your contract, and pay your deposit online. It’s wedding planning as fast and easy as ordering off Amazon, does it get much better than that?!
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Your Engagement Session
Now that you’re booked, here’s where the fun begins! First on the list? Scheduling your engagement session!! This is truly one of my favorite parts of the experience, it gives us the chance to hang out and have fun together before the wedding! I’ll be sending over my exclusive style guide to ensure you look and feel your best for your session. After your session, you’ll get your very own feature on the Courtney Carney blog plus an online gallery of your photos to share with all of your family and friends!
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Planning Your
Day
This is the meat and potatoes of our time together...planning your day! We’ll work to make sure I’m completely prepared with planning sessions, emails, timeline creation, family formal lists, a detailed wedding questionnaire, and plenty of texts full of GIFs. Remember me saying I’m an Enneagram 1? This is all pre scheduled so we’re always knocking this out at exactly the time we need to be. I work with each of my Courtney Carney couples to plan their day to guarantee we can have a photo-friendly timeline so you can relax and focus on having a good time!
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It's Time! Your Wedding Day!!
Your big day is HERE!! This is where you get to sit back and relax, knowing you’re in good hands! I’ll be there to capture the candid moments, the beautiful details, and all the perfect little moments in-between. Like the way your mom tears up putting in your veil, your dad getting emotional seeing you in your dress for the first time, the look the two of you share the first time you see each other that day, your first kiss as a MARRIED couple, the soft, secret smiles the two of you share during dinner and toasts, and all the hilarious dance moves your family and friends bring to the dance floor. I’m so excited to share your story!
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After The Wedding-Gallery Delivery
I'm always SO excited to jump right into editing your images, you'll receive a few sneak peeks the day after your wedding! Once your gallery is complete, I'll send you a link that's easy to share all your memories with your family and friends. Order an album? After your gallery is delivered, simply mark your favorites in your gallery and I'll use these to create a custom proof of your album. You'll get the chance to review and make any customizations before it's sent off for printing. Easy peasy!
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The Wedding Experience
Your wedding day goes by in a blur, but the way it felt — that should stay with you forever. My job is to gently slow it all down and guide you through it, so you can be fully present with the person you love and walk away with images that feel just as romantic, real, and joy-filled as the day itself.
Your love story is anything but ordinary —your wedding photos should be too!
Sarah + Jake
“It put this bride at ease know our pictures were in good hands!"
kind words
Working with Courtney was an absolutely amazing and she was by far the best vendor we worked with during our wedding process!
from my past clients
A Fun Summer Wedding At Eagle Brook Country Club
A Bright, Joyful Wedding At White Willow Farms
Annie + Parker
Jocelyn + Cameron
Somer + Braxton
A Peek At Recent Weddings
A glimpse into some of the joyful, meaningful days I’ve had the honor of documenting!
A Romantic Summer Wedding At The Sixpence
Getting Married In Chicago?
Planning a wedding in Chicago? You’re in the right place! From iconic skyline views and lakefront portraits to historic venues tucked throughout the city, Chicago is one of my favorite places to photograph love stories.
I’ve created a dedicated Chicago experience for couples who want joyful, natural images and a photographer who knows how to move through the city with ease. Thoughtful planning, calm guidance, and photos that feel like you, every step of the way.
Let’s make your Windy City wedding dreams come to life!
Chicago skies, city vibes, and your best day ever...Count me IN!
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