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Photography has been a part of my life in one way or another since I was very young. Whether it was my dad trying to capture every moment of my childhood, my grandmother allowing me to use her point and shoot or my first compact camera for my eleventh birthday. But my favorite "photography" memory is of my Great Grandmother. I loved visiting her because she had accumulated mounds of photos throughout her life. At night before she would tuck me in she would pull out all of the old photographs and recall some of her memories. I was fascinated by the memories she had associated with each individual photo pulled from the box. The photographs became a time machine that allowed me to experience some of my grandmother’s fondest memories. I think my passion for photography stems back to the idea that a photograph can transport a person back to a memorable moment in time and that is what inspires me today.


I graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Fine Arts before moving to Chicago to pursue my dream professionally. I worked as a wedding photographer in Chicago for 13 years before my recent move back to Indianapolis. I am a Hoosier again!

Currently I am shooting exclusively on location within and around the Indianapolis, Chicago and Lexington areas, but I don't mind traveling to a different city for an additional fee.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of Krista Scarlavai Photography

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Rosemary Sent on 08/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Capture the moments and emotions of your day

Krista was fantastic! We had not taken professional photos before and were duly nervous for our wedding and engagement shoots, but she spent plenty of time making us comfortable and posing us for great photos. She was very professional and added a unique touch to all of our photos, candid and formal. We have so many photos from our wedding that we love and will keep forever. For capturing the emotion and all the big and little moments of your day, Krista is the perfect person.
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Alex Sent on 05/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

Krista was amazing. She was organized, easy to communicate with, and was honest about her wants as well. I appreciated Krista's package options, we went untraditional so a 6 hour window was perfect. She kept us moving during formals, with lots of encouragement and direction. Most importantly, the shots came out beautifully. We're so happy with the turnout. Krista has a great eye and lets the authenticity of the room and guests shine. As a graphic designer, it was extremely important for me to have clean photography. Thank you, Krista!
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Alex Sent on 01/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

I cannot say enough good things about Krista! She was so kind and calm and took some beautiful images of the special day. A true artist!
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Alisa Sent on 05/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

We love our wedding photos

Krista is such a great photographer and took our engagement photos as well as our wedding photos. Starting with the phone call consult, we talked to her about what we wanted and she let us know what kind of pictures she likes to take. From there, it was a relatively easy choice. We liked her photos, editing style, colors in her photos and she was so kind and easy going on the phone that it was a no brainer to start. Prior to the engagement photos and wedding, she was always answering questions and giving us recommendations for places to take photos. She also had extremely great pricing for her photo packages which was a steal for Chicago. On our wedding day, Krista was willing to accommodate last minute changes in the photo schedule due to a possible rain forecast and was with us for 8 hours. She gave us suggestions of poses and also took a lot of great candid natural photos which we love! We would recommend Krista to anyone that needs a photographer for any event! Thank you so much Krista, we will be treasuring our beautiful photos for the rest of our lives.
Allison
Allison Sent on 11/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Stunning Photos

Krista knocked it out of the park with our wedding photos at Starved Rock State Park. We never met with her in person prior to our wedding day, but she instantly made us feel comfortable with posing for her. She is efficient, professional, and has a stunning eye for the right shot. She even lended a hand throughout the day whenever we needed it, like when we had trouble buttoning up my dress! Krista got our photos back to us quicker than we expected and we are SO happy with them all. We love her style of photography and the way she played with the light during our outdoor wedding day. We have zero complaints and all the praise in the world for Krista and her work. Thank you for capturing our day!!!
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Kasey Sent on 10/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded our expectations!

Krista was amazing to work with for our wedding! She effortlessly and efficiently captured so many beautiful photos and I was amazed by how many moments she covered. I was not sure if we would miss having a second shooter and in looking at the album, you would truly never know! She was incredibly flexible when we needed to postpone and even turned around the photos in ~3 weeks amid an extremely busy 2021 wedding season. We also really enjoyed spending our day with her, she was so fun and easy to be around and made everyone feel so comfortable!
Juana
Juana Sent on 08/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer ever!

Krista Scarlavai is the best photographer I have worked with! She is punctual, professional, and I felt so comfortable with her. One of the best decisions I ever did was hire her to be my photographer for one of the biggest days of my life! I fall in love with my pictures every time I see them. She captured every beautiful moment of our day and turned our photos into masterpieces that I will cherish forever. Thank you!
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Keely Sent on 07/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Krista was spectacular to work with-she did our engagement and wedding photos. She listens, is warm abs friends or and also takes charge when necessary! All of our photos match the vision I had for the day. Couldn’t recommend more!
Katelyn
Katelyn Sent on 01/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

We could not be happier with our photos!

AMAZING! Krista photographed both our engagement shoot and micro-wedding and I have nothing but good things to say about her and her work! She was so accommodating given the circumstances of the pandemic and the constant change/uncertainty of plans. Krista gave us great ideas and tips on how to position ourselves for the best shots. She is a true artist and knows what what works best! People love our photos, all thanks to Krista! We would highly recommend Krista to capture your wedding!
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Amanda Sent on 11/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection with a camera

Krista is a true artist in her craft. Her style is creative but natural. Krista made us and our bridal party feel like she was part of our group which is what makes her so successful. Each photo is taken to capture you in a relaxed and candid style. She has a great eye and creatively captures unique shots using lighting alongside your backgrounds.

We first met Krista for our engagement photos in August 2019, right away we were at ease with her and knew she would do a fantastic job. Flash forward to the year of COVID and two wedding date changes, Krista was along side us working with us on our changes. Our November wedding was intimately small but Krista captured every moment of our treasured day.

We would recommend Krista every day to any couple seeking a wedding photographer. She is priced very reasonable, a superb professional and made our whole wedding process fun. And lastly she delivered past every expectation with our photos.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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Krista Scarlavai Photography frequently asked questions

Krista Scarlavai Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Krista Scarlavai Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Krista Scarlavai Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Krista Scarlavai Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Wedding Portraits
Krista Scarlavai Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Krista Scarlavai Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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