Chad Franz | Indianapolis Wedding and Portrait Photographer

Kevin & Dana | Key West Wedding Photographer

chad franz — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:01:46 +0000

Here’s a little something to warm everyone up! Meet Kevin and Dana! I got to travel to Key West, Florida and team up with Shawna Schaub on this one…I always love shooting with her!

The Grande Dame Key West!

I’m trying a new way to show a few details on the blog with this…let me know what you think!

Bling!

This was immediately after the “dress incident”…um, let’s just say it was windy.

Kevin and Dana reading their vows…it was so stinking sweet!

Mr. and Mrs.

Sorry…another ring shot! I couldn’t decide!

Everyone!

Their first dance!

I don’t usually do silhouettes, but I like how this one worked!

Andrew Ripp was just freaking awesome! You can check out some of our shots of him singing the night before the wedding on the sunset cruise on Shawna’s blog. And check out his stuff on iTunes!

After the reception, we all went to Irish Kevin’s on Duval Street in Key West…what a fun time!

They each got up on stage and rocked the mic…notice the song Dana’s singing!

Kevin and Dana also shared a little time with Shawna and I the day after their wedding!

Love it!

I think this is my fave…although, I can switch later if I choose to do so!

The last five Polaroid 600 prints in the world.

Ok…maybe this is my favorite!

And this one is actually from the sunset cruise the night before their ceremony…I just couldn’t leave it out!

Congratulations you two! Thank you so much for bringing us along to document your wedding weekend! I had such a blast with everyone!

And thank you so much, Shawna! We rocked that “big, blue watery road”!!!

Everyone, check out more including their album layout on Shawna’s blog!

Our Twitter page.

Matt, Melissa & Ellie!

chad franz — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:24:02 +0000

Ok…so, I won’t say, “I don’t do baby photos” again! Meet Ellie!

Matt, Melissa & Ellie! Love, love, love!

Favorite! Um, huge canvas print?

This one makes me smile from ear to ear! Ellie, you are gorgeous!

Matt’s eyes + Melissa’s lips = Ellie!

LOVE. IT.

Thank you so much for sharing a few moments with me…again! I am so honored to have shot your wedding, your maternity session and now your family! I had such a great time meeting Ellie! We HAVE to do this again…maybe when it’s a little warmer here in the U.S.! K?

Our blog.

Clive & Natalie | Indianapolis Wedding

chad franz — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:05:44 +0000

Clive and Natalie everyone! And as always, I’m way late with getting these shots up so, let’s get to it!

Bling…#1

Clive.

Natalie.

Mr. & Mrs.

The guys.

The whole gang…doesn’t look like it’s 30 degrees here does it? Sorry, ladies!

Love it. My favorite.

Holiday Park.

Clive, rockin’ the guy bouquet shot!

Cute!

I remember saying, “look warm!” Ha…sometimes I crack myself up!

Bling…#2!

Starbucks! MMMmmmm! And yeah, we ALL needed something warm after the park!

I *heart* iPhone couples!

This shot led…

To this one!

Matt and Stephanie from Digital Music Events kept the dance floor packed the entire night!

Love it!

The end.

Congratulations you two! Thank you so much for sharing your day with us! We had a great time with everyone!

Abby | Senior Portraits

chad franz — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:55:26 +0000

Ok, friends…meet Abby! Abby was in Sean and Carol’s wedding that I shot way back in 2006…and she just happens to be Carol’s daughter! So, when Carol contacted me and asked if I do senior pics, I couldn’t say “yes” fast enough! And I have to admit…I am really, REALLY diggin’ the senior shoot thing! Maybe it’s the fact that Abby’s fun and beautiful…or maybe it’s her awesome personality…or maybe it’s the fact that she’s a photographer (and everyone knows I can gab about photo stuff for hours straight!)…whatever the case, she just flat-out rocks! And since she’s been waiting for too long already, let’s just get to it! Here are a few of my faves!

One of my faves! It’s Fall…it’s just gorgeous.

Love. Life.

Love it!

You can’t look at this one without smiling back!

Subsurface!

Yeah, I did go a little crazy with the Love/Life pics…photographers, can you blame me?

This is my favorite shot of the day. Love everything about it!

Old school subsurface!

Abby’s badass glasses!

This one just really says “Fall”…I dig it!

Polaroid time!

Abby, thank you so much for sharing a few hours with me! Let’s do Starbucks soon and look over your work! And Carol, thank you so much for once again, trusting me to capture a few moments in time for you!

Brian & Alisha | Cincinnati Wedding

chad franz — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:14:33 +0000

Ok, since I’m a photographer and not a writer, I’m going to start doing my blog posts a little differently…fewer words, more pics! I’ll still comment on the photos, but I’m going to cut down my usual beginning text…way down! And since Alisha has been very patiently waiting, let’s not make her wait any longer!

Hugs & Kisses!

Brian, I told ya I’d make it look like you were winning!

Alisha…um, yeah…she’s that beautiful.

Bling, bling.

Mr. & Mrs.

The snack that smiles back!

The ladies!

And the gentlemen!

Smokin’!

Blue.

Cincinnati!

Favorite!

First dance.

Love. It.

They had their ceremony and reception at the Millennium Hotel in Cincinnati. It made for some pretty cool dancing shots!

The next two shots were at midnight…a block away. No flash…they were lit by street light!

And this one…because I couldn’t decide which one I liked best. What couple looks this good at midnight?!?!

Congratulations you two! Thank you so much for choosing me to document your day…I had an unbelievable time with everyone! Talk to you soon!

Chris & Brandi | Chicago Engagement Session

chad franz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:00:58 +0000

We LOVE shooting people that were either guests at or participants in a previous wedding that we’ve shot! We met Chris and Brandi at Matt and Melissa’s wedding a year and a half ago so, when Brandi contacted us about shooting her wedding, I was super-stoked! What a blast it was to hang out with Chris and Brandi in downtown Chicago for their engagement session! It’s no secret…I love Chicago! Here are a few of my faves from the day…

Loop!

Brandi’s eyes! Unretouched!

Matching pockets! That deserves another smiley!

FAVORITE!

Chris just grabbing Brandi and layin’ one on her! Love it!

I absolutely love Brandi’s hair blowing around in this one…it’s Chicago and it’s just real. Dig it!

Ok, can I have two favorites?

*Heart*

The end.

Chris and Brandi, thank you so much for hanging out with us for a few hours…we dug every second of it! Can’t wait for your wedding next year at the Eiteljorg!

Veterans Day

chad franz — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:27:29 +0000

To all who have ever served in our United States military, we thank you so much. Each of you has given so that others can have…you are all heroes.

Here is a shot of the pin that Zoe wore to school today in honor of Veterans Day. The program at her school was really great too…those kids sang their hearts out!

Tom & Melissa | Indianapolis Wedding

chad franz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:39:45 +0000

Please allow me to introduce Tom and Melissa! They were married at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Indianapolis and partied the night away at their reception at The Terrace At Market Tower. I love the color there! It was such a great day…perfect weather, perfect couple, perfect guests! Since I think Melissa is staying up to check these out and I’ve taken waaaaay too long to process them, let’s get right to the shots!

Let’s kick it off with one of my favorite ring shots EVER!

Melissa!

“Sup, fool?” Melissa to Tom. One of my favorite moments of the day!

Tom and the guys.

Indy!

Patty clicked this one…love it!

Doesn’t Tom remind you of that dude in “The Transporter” in this shot? I mean, without the flowers!

In the street!

My favorite group shot.

Bling!

Love.

This one makes me smile!

Boilermaker + Bearcat

Love this…because they are watching…

these two!

Don’t worry Tom, what happens in Indy…

I think the kids call this the “stinky leg”!

Congratulations Tom and Melissa! It was awesome sharing your day with you! You two ROCK! Talk to you soon! BTW, I’ll be in Key West in a few weeks…any good restaurant recs?

Northernlight Filmworks | Jaime & Jennifer’s Wedding

chad franz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:39:41 +0000

Earlier this year, I shot Jaime and Jennifer’s wedding in downtown Indianapolis and had the pleasure of meeting and working with John and Jennifer from Northernlight Filmworks. They were so crazy-cool to work with and do such amazing work that I had to share! Get ready…it’s gorgeous!

Jennifer + Jaime from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

The entire post can be found here on the Northernlight Filmworks website.

Seriously…if you’re doing video, contact them! You’ll thank me later!

David & Kristina | Indianapolis Wedding

chad franz — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:22:45 +0000

Yes, I’m behind and I’m way late on posting this so, I’m hoping Kristina forgives me! Please, please? David and Kristina were married at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church and partied the night away at their reception at the Latvian Community Center in Indianapolis! It was really cool to witness a Latvian wedding….not to mention the Latvian reception!! David’s ring, the homemade cake, the kidnapping of the bride…and the ransom! Ok…I have a feeling that Kristina’s not even reading this (she’s probably already checking out the pics) so, let’s get to it!

Kristina!

Her shoes.

Her dress.

Blllliiiinnnngggg!

The next three are from the moment when David and Kristina first got to see each other…it was so sweet!

I think this one is my favorite from the day!

David…making flowers cool.

Awwwww.

We had a little bit of time between the ceremony and reception to get some cool bridal party shots…and to hit the pub!

The ladies…

And the guys.

I think this is referred to as “workin’ it”!

The rings on a drink…at the ripple!

“Every Dog Has His Day”

Their “real” first dance.

I love Kristina’s expression here!!!

The kidnapping.

The return.

Congratulations you two!! Thank you so much for sharing your day with me!

I had a blast with everyone! Talk to you soon!