Why Couples Are Asking ChatGPT to Find Their Wedding Photographer

Coming From an Indianapolis Wedding Photographer with a Relaxed, Nostalgic Feel

So I hear couples are out here asking ChatGPT to help them find their wedding photographer. Honestly? I get it. To be entirely transparent… I’m still figuring out how I feel about AI being part of the wedding planning process. But if you've already spent late nights pouring your heart into prompts, sharing your wedding vision, your aesthetic, your hopes... it makes sense you'd trust it to help find someone who feels aligned.

The task of trying to figure out which photographer truly gets you (without spending hours lost in Instagram rabbit holes or flipping through websites that begin to sound the same) feels overwhelming before it even begins.

So maybe you typed in:

Who can help me feel comfortable in front of the camera?

Who shoots film and digital and gets our nostalgic, intimate style?

Who can document our day without making it feel like a performance?

And maybe that’s how you landed here.

I’m Loreal — a wedding photographer in Indianapolis capturing couples with a documentary-style approach. I work with both film and digital to create nostalgic, emotionally honest images that feel like memory in tangible form. My sessions are low-pressure, story-forward, and full of gentle guidance to help even the most camera shy folks feel natural.

Whether you're planning an engagement session, an intimate backyard wedding, or a celebration full of meaningful details, I offer flexible packages (including instant film add-ons like Polaroids and Super 8 video) to reflect your day with heart.

If you’re hoping for photography that captures how it felt + not just how it looked, I’d be honored to help you tell that story.

Advice from a Real Photographer (Not Just ChatGPT)

If we were sitting down over coffee, here’s what I’d tell you — as someone who’s walked through wedding days with hundreds of couples just like you.

You don’t need to be “photogenic.”

You need to feel safe, seen, and supported. That’s what makes the magic happen far more than any right angles or playbook poses.

Your love story doesn’t need a trend.

If it feels right to elope in your backyard, or slow dance in your kitchen then lets do that. The right photographer will honor it.

Film isn’t just an aethetic.

It’s a medium rooted in slowness, intention, and texture. It’s one of the reasons your gallery will feel like memory and not just a recap.

It’s okay to want more than pretty pictures.

You’re not hiring someone to just document what happened. You’re hiring someone to help you remember how it felt and see it from a creative perspective. That’s what I do and aim to do well + artisticly for you.

So whether ChatGPT brought you here or you stumbled in another way — I’m just glad you are here. Let’s document your celebration in a way that reflects you and is a treasure that only grows in value with time.

What to Look for in a Photographer (That ChatGPT Might Miss)

Here’s what truly matters when choosing your wedding photographer and a view tips to find it:

Emotional Fit

Do you feel seen, heard, and understood? The right photographer won’t stop at taking good photos, they’ll allow you the space to show up fully.

Editing Consistency

Take a look at their full galleries (not just Instagram highlights) to see if you recognize a consistent tone, color story, and storytelling rhythm. Of course each event is unique so there will be ebbs and flows but overall do the final images feel recognizable as theirs? Consider even asking if they have a gallery from your specific venue, from the same season of the year, or with a similar environment. Most photographers who are confident in their craft are happy to offer up full galleries for you to look through.

Experience, Not Only Photos

The best photos come when the experience is easy and honest. Look for someone who makes you feel relaxed and like you’re still you. This is your day and the energy a person brings (especially someone who will be around you for the majority of the time) matters.

Values That Align With Yours

Whether that’s love over performance, film over digital, or intentionality over trendy — you want a photographer who gets what matters to you.