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Chris Erica is a visionary, storyteller, and photographer with over two decades of experience capturing weddings, portraits, and luxury imagery — serving couples and clients across South Bend, the Midwest, and beyond.
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Vish & Ally | Leeds Castle | Kent United Kingdom
Vish & Ally | Leeds Castle | Kent United Kingdom
I’m married to the man of my dreams and mom to five incredible kids—some adopted, some autistic, all beautifully unique. Life at our house is loud, messy, and full of love (and yes, I’m that awkward mom who forgets names and sometimes calls my kids by the dog’s name).
Horses have been my passion since childhood, and now as an adult I get to live the dream of riding whenever I want. I also have a soft spot for Mini Dachshunds, French Bulldogs, and quirky hairless cats. With over 20 tattoos and hair that rarely stays a
I’m married to the man of my dreams and mom to five incredible kids—some adopted, some autistic, all beautifully unique. Life at our house is loud, messy, and full of love (and yes, I’m that awkward mom who sometimes calls the kids by the dog’s name).
Horses have been my passion since childhood, and now I get to live the dream of riding whenever I want. I also adore Mini Dachshunds, French Bulldogs, and quirky hairless cats. With over 20 tattoos and hair that rarely stays a “natural” color, I’ve always believed in embracing what makes you different.
Photography found me at 13, inspired by James Nachtwey’s raw storytelling and David LaChapelle’s bold surrealism. Today, I strive to capture not just how your day looks, but how it feels—the kiss before the kiss, the whispered secret, the fleeting moment you didn’t realize was magic until you saw it frozen in time.
“natural” color, I’ve always believed in embracing what makes you different. My soul is wanderlust-filled, fueled by Outlander, Harry Potter, and a love of stories that transport you.
Photography found me when I was 13, inspired by James Nachtwey’s raw storytelling and David LaChapelle’s colorful surrealism. As your photographer, I want to capture more than how your day looks—I want to capture how it feels. The kiss before the kiss, the whispered secret, the fleeting moment you don’t even realize is magic until you see it frozen in time. You are beautiful, and I want you to see it too.
Over the years, my work has been featured in Bella Beverly Lingerie, Veils & Vows, Ratchet + Wrench Magazine, Razor & Tie, 103.9 The Bear, Bull Magazine, Wedding Day and more.
With a passport in hand, and an affinity for chocolate croissants!
With a passport in hand, and an affinity for chocolate croissants!
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Chris Erica
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The Louvre | Paris, France
Photo by Casey Patrick | Edited by Chris Erica
The Louvre | Paris, France
Photo by Casey Patrick | Edited by Chris Erica
Creating soulful, story-driven images that capture raw emotion and timeless beauty wherever love takes me.
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Creating soulful, story-driven images that capture raw emotion and timeless beauty wherever love takes me.
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- JOCELYN
I had an amazing session with truly great people. Chris was absolutely wonderful—super encouraging, and her work made me feel stunning, insecurities and all. I didn’t know I could look mystifying, elegant, and badass all at the same time.
"Chris was super encouraging, and her work made me feel stunning, insecurities and all."
- Jocelyn
I had an amazing session with truly great people. Chris was absolutely wonderful—super encouraging, and her work made me feel stunning, insecurities and all. I didn’t know I could look mystifying, elegant, and badass all at the same time.
"Chris was super encouraging, and her work made me feel stunning, insecurities and all."
- Leslie | Nappanee, Indiana
It’s been such a pleasure to work with Chris, from my engagement shoot to my wedding day! She’s professional, and her work is absolutely amazing. She made sure to keep my wedding day timeline running as smoothly as possible, and made it a point to get the shots I requested.
I’m amazed at how quickly she edited my photos and got them back to me—within three days after my wedding! The finished product is gorgeous, and she made me feel stunning.
"The finished product is gorgeous, and Chris made me feel stunning."
- Leslie | Nappanee, Indiana
It’s been such a pleasure to work with Chris, from my engagement shoot to my wedding day! She’s professional, and her work is absolutely amazing. She made sure to keep my wedding day timeline running as smoothly as possible, and made it a point to get the shots I requested.
I’m amazed at how quickly she edited my photos and got them back to me—within three days after my wedding! The finished product is gorgeous, and she made me feel stunning.
"The finished product is gorgeous, and Chris made me feel stunning."
beth | goshen, indiana
Chris is absolutely amazing to work with, and her pictures are stunning! I’ve had the pleasure of working with her multiple times—first for our wedding and later for my maternity boudoir session as well as many family sessions! Our wedding photos were jaw-dropping, and we received so many compliments on them.
I was nervous about doing maternity boudoir, since it was outside my comfort zone, but Chris made me feel completely at ease and beautiful. She is truly an artist at what she does—talented both in photographing and behind the lens. I highly recommend her for all your photography needs!
"Chris made me feel completely at ease and beautiful, and her photos are absolutely stunning."
Beth | Goshen, indiana
Chris is absolutely amazing to work with, and her pictures are stunning! I’ve had the pleasure of working with her multiple times—first for our wedding and later for my maternity boudoir session as well as many family sessions! Our wedding photos were jaw-dropping, and we received so many compliments on them.
I was nervous about doing maternity boudoir, since it was outside my comfort zone, but Chris made me feel completely at ease and beautiful. She is truly an artist at what she does—talented both in photographing and behind the lens. I highly recommend her for all your photography needs!
"Chris made me feel completely at ease and beautiful, and her photos are absolutely stunning."
Investments can always be customized to meet your needs
Combine with video for up to 25% off your total cost
Investments can always be customized to meet your needs
Combine with video for up to 25% off your total cost
This collection offers up to three hours of coverage, making it a perfect option for elopements or shorter celebrations. It includes a beautifully edited highlight video that captures the essence of your day. The bride and/or groom will be mic’d for premier sound, with the option to overlay audio into your highlight film for an even more cinematic experience. Drone footage is also available as an add-on to provide breathtaking aerial views.
video COLLECTION III $1600
This collection offers up to three hours of coverage, making it a perfect option for elopements or shorter celebrations. It includes a beautifully edited highlight video that captures the essence of your day. The bride and/or groom will be mic’d for premier sound, with the option to overlay audio into your highlight film for an even more cinematic experience. Drone footage is also available as an add-on to provide breathtaking aerial views.
video COLLECTION III $1600
This collection includes up to five hours of coverage, along with a beautifully edited highlight video to showcase the best moments of your day. The bride and/or groom will be mic’d for premier sound, with the option to overlay audio into your highlight film for a cinematic touch. Drone footage is also available as an add-on for stunning aerial perspectives.
video COLLECTION II $3000
This collection includes up to five hours of coverage, along with a beautifully edited highlight video to showcase the best moments of your day. The bride and/or groom will be mic’d for premier sound, with the option to overlay audio into your highlight film for a cinematic touch. Drone footage is also available as an add-on for stunning aerial perspectives.
video COLLECTION II $3000
This collection includes up to eight hours of coverage, giving you plenty of time to capture the most important parts of your wedding day. A beautifully edited highlight video is included, along with a basic ceremony video to preserve your vows in full. For premier sound, the bride and/or groom will be mic’d, with the option to overlay audio into your highlight film for a cinematic touch. Drone footage is also available as an add-on option for a stunning aerial perspective of your day.
video COLLECTION I $4000
This collection includes up to eight hours of coverage, giving you plenty of time to capture the most important parts of your wedding day. A beautifully edited highlight video is included, along with a basic ceremony video to preserve your vows in full. For premier sound, the bride and/or groom will be mic’d, with the option to overlay audio into your highlight film for a cinematic touch. Drone footage is also available as an add-on option for a stunning aerial perspective of your day.
video COLLECTION I $4000
This collection includes up to three hours of coverage, perfect for shorter celebrations or intimate events. You will receive high-resolution digital images with full printing rights, giving you the freedom to preserve and share your memories however you choose. To keep everything running smoothly, I also create a custom day-of timeline tailored to your needs.
PHOTO COLLECTION III $1600
This collection includes up to three hours of coverage, perfect for shorter celebrations or intimate events. You will receive high-resolution digital images with full printing rights, giving you the freedom to preserve and share your memories however you choose. To keep everything running smoothly, I also create a custom day-of timeline tailored to your needs.
PHOTO COLLECTION III $1600
PHOTO COLLECTION I $4000
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This collection includes up to five hours of coverage, along with a complimentary engagement session or engagement video. A second photographer is included to capture additional angles and moments throughout the day. You’ll also receive digital files with full printing rights, and I provide a custom day-of timeline to ensure everything runs seamlessly.
PHOTO COLLECTION II $3000
This collection includes up to eight hours of coverage, a complimentary engagement session or engagement video, and a second photographer to capture every angle. You’ll receive a luxury heirloom 8x8, 20-page album along with digital files and full printing rights. To ensure everything flows seamlessly, I also create a custom day-of timeline tailored to your celebration.
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Chloe & Jake | The res | Mishawaka, IN
Chloe & Jake
The res | Mishawaka, IN
Chris is an incredible photographer! I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted, but she offered helpful suggestions and delivered wedding photos that were even better than I could have imagined. She is extremely professional, and I would recommend her for any wedding.
"Chris delivered wedding photos that were even better than I could have imagined."
MADDIE & ANTHONY | THE ARMORY | SOUTH BEND, IN
MADDIE & ANTHONY
THE ARMORY | SOUTH BEND, IN
We had a wonderful experience with Chris. Even though it was the hottest day of the year, she made taking photos feel easy and comfortable. We received all of our wedding photos within just five days, and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
"Chris made taking photos on the hottest day of the year feel easy and comfortable."
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Beth & Ahren | Private Property | Goshen, IN
Beth & Ahren | Private Property | Goshen, IN
"Chris is absolutely amazing to work with, and our wedding photos were absolutely jaw-dropping!"
"Chris is absolutely amazing to work with, and our wedding photos were absolutely jaw-dropping!"
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Vish & Ally | Leeds Castle | Kent United Kingdom
Vish & Ally | Leeds Castle | Kent United Kingdom
