ALISON MAE
STORY / SOUL
EStD. 2016
Weddings aren’t meant to be performed.
They’re meant to be lived.
We guide you when it’s helpful and step back when moments deserve space, creating images that feel intentional, natural, and unmistakably yours.
Indianapolis wedding photographers specializing in elegant, garden and estate celebrations.
Behind the Camera
We’re Alison and Zach, a husband and wife Indianapolis wedding photography team drawn to estate and garden weddings and refined, light-filled venues who care deeply about how a wedding day feels. Alison brings calm guidance and a steady eye, while Zach is always close by, catching the moments that might otherwise slip past. Together, we show up ready to support you through the big emotions and the quiet ones, creating photographs that feel honest, natural, and beautifully real.
They made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, and their presence was always supportive and never intrusive.
They anticipated moments before they happened, helped us look and feel our best, and captured every detail.
- Grace, 2025 bride
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Featured Projects
Soft light, hand-painted ceilings, and quiet moments with Molly and Jim as rain tapped against the windows at this Italian inspired villa outside Chicago
Paige and Jon were married at the Viceroy Chicago, where modern lines, soft light, and an intimate city energy set the tone for a beautifully relaxed celebration.
"SHE MADE EVERYONE FEEL COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA, AND THE PHOTOS TURNED OUT EXACTLY HOW I HAD ENVISIONED, ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!"
Our family and friends couldn’t stop talking about how wonderful her & Zach were!
- Amanda, 2025 Bride
More to Explore
These are thoughtful, practical notes for planning a wedding that feels as good as it looks. They’re all about how to set things up for beautiful, natural photos without overthinking it.
These are relaxed, thoughtful sessions for people who want photos that actually feel like them. We focus on easy moments, good light, and letting you show up just as you are.
Real weddings, real people, and the moments that mattered most. Belly laughs, stolen glances, epic dance floors, and everything in between.