Indianapolis Wedding Photographer Blog Angel Canary

Angel Canary Lifestyle Photographer Greenfield, Indianapolis Indiana

modern. fun. whimsy.

i am angel canary {hence the birds and all of the yellow}
what can i say except that i am eclectic in life and in my work. i like a variety of styles and looks which i think has helped me grow my business to a wide variety of clients. i like anything that has glitter and/or is pretty and girlie, steven and i both love anything vintage and we both rock out some serious photojournalist photos. mostly though, it's our clients that make our work fabulous because they are happy and joyful couples that let us be us. we love to document the wedding day and all of the little details that go along with it but we get to bust out the creativity when it comes time for the photographs of the couple and their family, friends and wedding party - creating one of a kind photos that reflect their style. we think our clients are pretty awesome.we work as a team, and we both see life differently - but that's great because we get the best of both worlds.

we are lucky that our clients let us be us, and capture them being them. we are lucky to love our job, and thankful that the world pays us to do what we love.

our studio is by appointment please

2 West Main St
Studio 2&3
Greenfield, IN 46140

Monthly Archives: June 2010

addison ava – sneak peek

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

I had the absolute delight and pleasure to photograph some of the clothing line from addison ava today! I love it when I have the opportunity to dream up something that defines me, my clients and our style, and then create it and capture it through good old fashion crafting and my photography. I had...

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Posted in Children, Family, Just Because, My Favorite Things, Published/Featured

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July 1, 2010 - 9:35 am

Life with Kaishon - Oh my heavens. Beautiful pictures. Just as lovely as can be!

July 1, 2010 - 4:49 am

Gail Elaine - Beautifully done!!!… these will look wonderful on the walls of their family homes…. The little boy’s eyes just POP

new york city baby

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Just to let everyone know I will be in New York City from July the 25th until July the 28th! If you are interested in any engagement, boudoir or portrait sessions while I’m there that Monday July the 26th, email me at summer@angelcanary.com!

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Posted in Uncategorized

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July 7, 2010 - 8:19 pm

Angel Canary - I promise I’ll come back not only in one piece, but ready to do everything I will have learned! I’m going to the ShootShop by the image is found

July 6, 2010 - 10:28 pm

Mallory - Be careful… I need you just 3 days later!

what photographers want you to know…but won’t tell you

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Let’s just say this is a public service post.
DJ’s
Please communicate with the photographer(s.) If you plan to do the garter toss in 2 songs, just find the photographer – or better yet – just announce, “okay in about five minutes (or in a few songs) we’ll be doing the garter toss.”...

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Posted in Tips and Tricks

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June 29, 2010 - 1:08 pm

inland empire photographer - Also when they are about to cut the cake don’t ask everyone to come with their cameras..ugh

June 29, 2010 - 11:30 am

Sonya Byer - GREAT post! These things really needed to be said. Another photographer friend and I are always complaining about how horrible our DJs were. And the ‘will not refer’ thing in number 6 is VERY true! We have a select list of the best DJs that we’ve worked with and only those ones will get referred to our clients. I always find out who the couple is thinking about going with and if its someone I had a bad experience with, I warn them vaguely and hand off some cards.

Couple other things that DJs do that they shouldn’t,

1.) Don’t bring your wife/girlfriend to take pictures of EVERY shot that I set up. Then post them on your website as your own photos, and better yet, give them to the client on a disk. This is my job, and its what I am getting paid for. Unless the client paid you take take photos to (which they shouldn’t have because I have a strict policy on that in my contract) then don’t. You are there to play music and keep the party flowing.

2.) If you have 1 solid red can spot light and no other lighting, please PLEASE don’t put it up and invest in some LEDs. Most of my brides are already super tan, and your bright red light makes them look orange!

3.) During and in the middle of the three most important dances of the night, (first, father/daughter and mother/son, don’t speak into the mic letting everyone know how much longer till the next event, what event is coming up next, ‘don’t they look cute’, ‘lets hear for them’ ect. This is their moment and they want to just ‘be’ in that moment.

I love when I work with a great DJ. DJs and photographers kinda have to work hand in hand at receptions. If both know this going into it, the party and the photos will both turn out amazing! Great post Angel! I wish we could get the word out to more!

June 29, 2010 - 11:06 am

kymvitarphotography - i “caught” the DJ and a bridesmaid getting it on at a wedding a few months back. The DJ turned on Nine Inch Nails “I wanna F*&# you like an Animal” and took off with the bridesmaid. I was MORTIFIED for the family, they were all wanting the song turned off, and no one could find him to do it. Finally, one of the other groomsmen went up and figured it out. Awful! I agree with your post 100%!!

June 29, 2010 - 10:58 am

Becky - great post! I would to add this “Dress professionally for the entire night. This doesn’t mean looking nice for the first dance and cake cutting and then changing into a t-shirt and cargo shorts so that you are more comfortable for grinding on the dancefloor with the bridesmaids later”…… and yes this actually happened this weekend. The bride was NOT happy and actually asked them to stop playing an hour earlier than they had scheduled …..