In all honesty, many aspects of 2022 were hard. We moved; I lost my dad; our new home has required WAY more updating than we’d initially thought; being diagnosed as “pre diabetic” resulted in some big health changes; I got COVID during the busy fall photo season; and several other things happened in my personal life that I don’t feel comfortable sharing online—at least for now.
However, I do want to share one of the brightest parts of my year with you: 2022 VRP brides and grooms!
Since starting Victoria Rayburn Photography in 2016, I’ve been blessed with the best clients. But, 2022 couples were truly amazing.
You see, each and every one of the couples I had the pleasure of photographing this year was incredibly kind, passionate about their wedding photos, excited to celebrate their first day of marriage in big ways, and HIGHLY organized. (Much of this organization was a result of some very talented wedding planners! If you’d like a list of the wedding planners I recommend in the Indianapolis area, check out the VRP preferred vendor list!)
Basically, 2022 was one of the most difficult years of my life for many reasons. But, even on the days my heart was most broken, I was blessed to have a career that I’m passionate about. And, that passion is a result of the wonderful people I get to serve.
2022 VRP brides and grooms, thank you for being so wonderful and kind. Thank you to those of you who were nothing but understanding when I let second shooters capture your first look with your dad, because I just couldn’t do it. Thank you to those of you who have sent encouraging messages, mailed thank you cards, tagged me on social media, referred me to your friends and family, and taken the time to leave reviews on Google and The Knot. I have my dream job because of you, and that’s never lost on me.
In celebration of another year of photographing weddings and the most amazing brides and grooms, I’m sharing some of my favorite images from 2022 on the blog. If you care to take a look (and you should considering how amazing and stunning these couples and their wedding days were), scroll to see “Victoria Rayburn Photography Best of Weddings 2022”!
South Point Hawaii Elopement | Styled Shoot
In January 2022, I had the pleasure of speaking at The New Adventure Workshop on Hawaii’s Big Island. There were several amazing styled shoots, but this South Point Hawaii elopement was by far my favorite, so I can’t help sharing it with you!
A Winter Wedding at The Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion in Carmel, Indiana | Style Shoot
See more photos from this winter wedding at The Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion in Carmel, Indiana styled shoot!
Mr. & Mrs. Copeland | A Wedding Reception at Girl in the Park in Orland Park, Illinois
See more photos from Josh and Tammy’s long-awaited wedding reception at Girl in the Park in Orland Park, Illinois!
A Ritz Charles Chapel Wedding in Carmel, Indiana | Styled Shoot
See more photos from this Ritz Charles Chapel wedding in Carmel, Indiana styled shoot!
Mr. & Mrs. Rich | A Wedding at Finkbiner Gala Barn in Veedersburg, Indiana
See more photos from Dalton and Tiffany’s wedding at Finkbiner Gala Barn in Veedersburg, Indiana!
Mr. & Mrs. Combs | Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation & Finley Creek Vineyards Wedding
See more photos from Wade & Sarah’s Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and Finley Creek Vineyards wedding!
Mr. & Mrs. Gilliam | Purdue Memorial Union Wedding
See more photos of Quin and Grace’s Purdue Memorial Union wedding!
Mr. & Mrs. Barrier | A Rooftop Wedding in Downtown Indianapolis at JPS Events
See more photos from Richard and Kate’s wedding at JPS Events in downtown Indianapolis!
Eric & Kellie | Indianapolis Artsgarden Wedding Reception
See more photos from Eric and Kellie’s long-awaited Indianapolis Artsgarden wedding reception!
Delphi Opera House Wedding | Styled Shoot
See more photos from this styled shoot wedding at the Delphi Opera House!
Mr. & Mrs. Walsh | A Churchill Farms Wedding in Lake Village, Indiana
See more photos from Evan and Morgan’s Churchill Farms wedding in Lake Village, Indiana!
Mr. & Mrs. Allbaugh | A Nontraditional Wedding in Converse, Indiana
See more photos from Hunter and Kathleen’s wedding in Converse, Indiana!
Mr. & Mrs. Darter | Pastel Wedding at New Journey Farms
See more photos from Mat and Kara’s pastel wedding at New Journey Farms in Lafayette, Indiana!
Mr. & Mrs. Slabaugh | Boho-inspired Miami County Fairgrounds Wedding in Peru, Indiana
See more of Jared and Abby’s boho wedding at the Miami County Fairgrounds in Peru, Indiana!
A Fall Wedding at The Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion in Carmel, Indiana | Style Shoot
See more photos from this styled shoot fall wedding at The Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion in Carmel, Indiana!
Mr. & Mrs. Gist | Wedding at Finley Creek Vineyards
See more photos from Garth and Lauren’s fall wedding at Finley Creek Vineyards in Zionsville, Indiana!
Mr. & Mrs. Nolan | Fall Wedding at The Rat Pak Venue in Downtown Lafayette, Indiana
See more photos from Tyler and Rachel’s fall wedding at The Rat Pak Venue in Downtown Lafayette, Indiana!
Leah & Clayton | Fall Wedding at 3 Fat Labs in Greencastle, Indiana
See more photos from Leah and Clayton’s fall wedding at 3 Fat Labs in Greencastle, Indiana!
Mr. & Mrs. Markiewicz | Wedding at New Journey Farms
See more photos from Kurtis and Cassidy’s wedding at New Journey Farms!
Mr. & Mrs. Giangiulio | Iron & Ember Events Wedding
See more photos from Dan and Ashley’s Iron & Ember Events wedding in Carmel, Indiana!
Mr. & Mrs. Sparenberg | December Wedding at New Journey Farms
See more of Marshall and Nici’s winter wedding at New Journey Farms!
Mr. & Mrs. Clark | Allure on the Lake Wedding in Chesterton, Indiana
See more of Noah and Megan’s wedding at Allure on the Lake Wedding in Chesterton, Indiana!
