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“For health and food, for love and friends, for everything thy goodness sends, we are thankful.” We have fallen in love with the tastefully placed pumpkins and vibrant elegance at Laurel Hall. Catherine Barber Weddings intentionally gathered 30+ vendors to pair the fall season with pieces of Indianapolis, Indiana. I’m excited to share these tasteful […]

photographers, weddings

October 16, 2019

Tasteful Touches of Fall for the Classic Couple | Laurel Hall Wedding Inspiration

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Wow wow wow. That’s pretty much all I have to say from Marisa & David’s magical wedding day! Their intimate wedding was tucked away at Boettcher Mansion on the side of a mountain in Golden, Colorado. To say the views were incredible would be an understatement (just see what I mean below)! After 8+ years […]

travel, weddings

October 9, 2019

Boettcher Mansion in Golden, Colorado Wedding | Mr. & Mrs. Brandyberry

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Junior year of college my housemates and I had the fun idea to host “An Art of Celebration” dinner party, inspired by Rend Collective’s video. We proceeded to host another one our senior year. Last year Drew and I decided to pick the tradition back up and hosted 15 friends, new and old, during our […]

our home, personal

October 1, 2019

The Art of Celebration | Fall Dinner Party Inspiration

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I’m excited to share Josh & Hillary’s engagement session with you! I’ve known Hillary for several years so I was thrilled when they reached out! It’s always fun to reconnect with old friends during the sweet season of engagement. We met at Ault Park in Cincinnati, Ohio which has a diverse landscape making the perfect […]

Couples, engagements

September 27, 2019

Ault Park in Cincinnati, Ohio Engagement Session | Josh & Hillary

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My dad turned 58 at the end of August and we got celebrate him at one of our favorite places: the family lake house! It was so fun to have my immediate and some extended family join for the weekend! We decorated the inside with balloons, streamers, and a “Happy Birthday” banner which I completely […]

personal

September 18, 2019

Celebrating my dad’s birthday weekend at the lake

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This past July I had the amazing opportunity to second shoot Sarah & Lucas’s wedding with the talented Christa Hitchock Photography! I admire so much about Christa’s photography and business so it felt like such a treat to have the opportunity to work with her! Sarah & Lucas’s classic wedding was absolutely stunning. I especially […]

weddings

September 9, 2019

Laurel Hall Indianapolis Wedding | Mr. & Mrs. Mueller

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Say hello to Mr. & Mrs. Rasor! Blake and Emily’s beautiful wedding day felt really refreshing and FUN! It was so Christ- centered, joyful, relaxed, and we couldn’t have asked for better weather! As you scroll through their big I wanted to point out that Emily’s mom MADE her wedding gown!! It’s gorgeous and I’m […]

weddings

September 3, 2019

Knollwood Country Club Wedding | Mr. & Mrs. Rasor

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We’ve recently had a few of our #monicabrownbrides ask about how the size of your bridal party will affect pictures so I just wanted to formally address the questions in a blog post in case anyone else had the same questions! First and foremost, we are strong believers in choosing people who have been walking […]

for brides

August 21, 2019

How to choose your Bridal Party

How to Choose your Wedding Party | Monica Brown Photography | monicabrownphoto.com

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Hannah & Ryne’s wedding was one for the books! These two radiate joy and their relaxed day was the perfect celebration for them! Even though it was warm, we had a breeze all day so that made the weather feel great. I’ve known Hannah and her family since I was seven years old when I […]

weddings

August 13, 2019

Top of the Market Dayton Wedding | Mr. & Mrs. Davis

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If you’re on the fence about wearing a veil, I 100% of the time recommend it!! Veils can really add to your bridal look and make for some dreamy sunset portraits! However, there are a few times during a wedding day that I do not recommend wearing a veil.  Before I share when to wear […]

for brides

August 6, 2019

When to Wear a Veil on your Wedding Day