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Leah Rife Photo

Wedding & lifestyle photographer serving South Bend + Indianapolis, specializing in natural, vibrant, and relaxed images. Capturing you exactly as you are!

I take the photos so you can relax and savor each moment, whether it’s your wedding, family photos, headshots, or other milestones. You deserve photos that reflect this season of life - the unconditional love you have for your soul mate, the new life that’s graced your body, the smiles of you and your partner on tiny little bodies made for adventure, you hard at work building the business of you

r dreams. I’m a total pro at finding the things that make you incredible and bringing them to life. From the way your hair blows in the midwestern winds to the way your eyes light up when you smile. I love creating fun sessions that feel natural and are most-importantly stress-free so they result in candid, lifestyle images that instantly take you back to that joyous moment. You just want photos that reflect your natural self (ya know, the person you are when you don’t have a camera in front of your face), and I’m here to give you that. Serving South Bend and surrounding areas, and Indianapolis and surrounding areas!

07/21/2026

Some previews from Jessica and John’s gorgeous summer wedding at Notre Dame and Palaise Royale. 🤍 What an incredible couple and an amazing wedding weekend!

Hair: BRIDAL HAIR STYLIST | WEDDING HAIR | Hannah Kern
Makeup: Artistry By Tay, LLC
Florals: Poppies
Video: Indiana Wedding Videographer
Cake: Carmela Macri
Catering: Navarre Catering & Events
Cannoli Bar: Boujee B's Floral and Concession Carts - Northern Indiana
Band: Bluewater Kings Band
Ceremony: Notre Dame Basilica Weddings
Reception: Palais Royale South Bend
Coordinator: Darla Bradley
Photography: Leah Rife - South Bend Wedding & Family Photographer

07/19/2026

Some previews from Jane and Rob’s intimate wedding at Wellfield Botanic Gardens which gave me all the romantic vibes. These two were stunning and so lovely to work with! While the heat and rain kept us inside for a lot of their day, we were able to sneak out for some gorgeous couple photos in the gardens. More coming soon!

Venue: Wellfield Botanic Gardens
Photography: Leah Rife - South Bend Wedding & Family Photographer
Hair: Marie & Co. Hair Studio & Designs, Nikes, MI
Dress: Mac Duggal purchased at Macy's
Florals: Matzke Florist

07/16/2026

Every part of your wedding day is important to me. The sacred moments, the candid ones, the unposed and spur of the moment ones.

With thoughtful attention to detail, and an eye for anticipating the moments you’ll want to remember, I promise to bring care and respect to your day. This is more than just a job to me, it’s an honor to help document your story.

Some quiet and sacred moments from Ginny and Quinten’s wedding, moments before their ceremony began.

07/11/2026

Lauren and Joey had their first date on this bike, and they still ride it around their hometown together so naturally we incorporated it into their engagement session. These two were so amazing, so kind with each other, and had such a warmth about them. The type of couple that makes you smile just seeing how they interact.

I can’t even wait to show more from this summer evening engagement session in Michigan City, and more with their adorable dog who joined. But for now some summer date night inspo with their tandem bike riding!!

06/30/2026

Some snippets from an extended family session on Lake Michigan recently. I love to make sure you get all the groupings you want during these sessions, which means we can pull you and your someone aside for some couple photos in between the larger groups. This gives the kiddos a little break, and makes sure we get those special in between moments too. 🤍

06/25/2026

Lexi and Ty met me on the most perfect evening at New Buffalo beach after having to reschedule their engagement session for weather once before. And what an evening it was! If my heart wasn’t already full from beach sessions this season, this session topped it off. 🥹

Lexi and Ty had such a beautiful connection and dynamic and it was an evening full of love and laughter by the stunning water. New Buffalo is a place that has been so special in their relationship, so it made sense to take engagement photos there as well! I am absolutely in awe not only of the evening we had, but this kind and warm couple who I had the honor of photographing.

I hold this work so close and so deeply. Your story matters to me, your vision and how you want to feel in the images we make together. This session was such a breath of joy into my heart and I am so excited to share more soon. Grateful for these two (and Ty’s mama who came to support them and take some amazing behind the scenes for them!) 🤍

06/23/2026

Claire and Bodi on an early summer’s evening. These two have such a quiet and sweet vibe about them, such a kind and warm couple. It was such an honor to photograph their engagement session, talk about life and hobbies and everyday things, and hear more about their upcoming wedding. I am so grateful for all my amazing couples and these two made the evening so special! 🤍

06/22/2026

What an honor to help document some portraits for this amazing lady! She wanted some photos on the beach in her dance attire, and we had such a pretty evening to work with.

Adalynn is a special young woman who I have had the pleasure of getting to know on school carpool trips and I can’t wait to see all the amazing things in store for her!

06/14/2026

More previews on the way, but wanted to share some lovely shots from yesterday’s wedding with Ginny and Quinten. They had a beautiful day and were surrounded by such wonderful family and friends.

Ceremony: St. Joseph Catholic Church
Reception & Catering: Morris Park Country Club Events
Dress: SIMPLY YOURS BRIDAL Wedding Dress Boutique
Alterations: Jennie Sazhneva
Rings: Ethan Lord Jewelers
Hair & Makeup: Bridal Hair & Makeup | Chicago Detroit Phoenix Fort Wayne Indy
Florals: Trudi Donovan
DJ: Digital Fidelity Studios
Cakes: C'est La Vie Cakes
Photography: Leah Rife - South Bend Wedding & Family Photographer

06/05/2026

A moment for this stunning bride on her wedding day.

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