Joy, laughter, connection, adventure. A day to remember forever
Joy, laughter, connection, adventure. A day to remember forever
FOR THE ADVENTURERS, STORY LOVERS & THOSE BOLDLY IN LOVE.
A kentucky wedding photographer who creates emotive images & experiences for down to earth and boldly in love couples.
FOR THE ADVENTURERS, STORY LOVERS & THOSE BOLDLY IN LOVE.
A KENTUCKY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER WHO CREATES EMOTIVE IMAGES & EXPERIENCES FOR DOWN TO EARTH AND BOLDLY IN LOVE COUPLES.
CAPTURE MEMORIES WITH ME
A celebration of a lifetime...
One filled with authenticity, emotion, and joyous celebration.
You deserve an experience not just on your wedding day, but throughout the entire planning process, that gives you the freedom to savor every heartwarming moment and everything in between. No compromises. No apologies. A wedding experience that is undeniably an authentic reflection of the love that you two share and have come together to celebrate.
As a Kentucky wedding photographer who’s been around, I understand that every couple’s values and histories are unique, therefore, it has become my mission to provide an elevated experience with these key-focuses in mind: allowing you to kiss stress goodbye, to cherish everyone who has come together to celebrate your marriage, and to provide you with wedding images that you’ll be proud to look back on years from now and lose yourselves in every vivid emotion and memory.
it's time you met me!
Putting my whole heart into serving others
The sole purpose of my creative journey is to be more than just a wedding photographer. I want to be fully there for my couples, guiding, cheering, adventuring. Someone who loves showing up for them - not out of duty, but out of desire.
I’m not one of those photographers who simply shows up, suggests a few stock poses, hammers the shutter and goes home. I want to share in the excitement of your marriage - your journey so far, and the hundreds of adventures yet to come. I want to create images that you’ll look back on years from now and lose yourself in the memory of every vivid emotion and moment. Images that make you want to shout at the world, “This is us! This is our story. And it’s the realest shit you’ve ever seen!”
"Ethan did not interrupt the emotional or intimate parts of the day to stage a photograph - but rather captured those moments by letting the day flow naturally."
~ madison & Walt ~
"SKILLED, PROFESSIONAL, & EASY TO WORK WITH
Ethan was an absolute delight! From the initial phone call meeting to our first face to face, it has been a smooth and enjoyable ride. In our initial phone call Ethan was very descriptive in what he offers and what he could provide us, but also wanted to know what WE wanted and how he could best serve us. That is where I was sold. He is very skilled, professional and easy to work with. It was amazing to have Ethan as apart of our day. Ethan was very accommodating and worked well with other vendors we have hired. I can’t say enough about our great experience!
Notes of love from past couples.
- Katie + Cole
01/03
02/03
"FREE-SPIRITED AND SUPER FUN"
When searching for a wedding photographer, we wanted someone we could really connect with and would make us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Ethan absolutely exceeded all our expectations. He immediately clicked with us, provided us with easy to follow and clear communication and captured pure, authentic, beautiful moments from our day. He reached out with tips and a plan that helped us stay looking fresh, feeling good and most importantly having fun. I’ll never forget when we left and my husband said wow! That was actually fun! Then on our wedding day Ethan showed up with a top notch team that was pivotal in our days success. I was receiving compliments left and right saying how professional and helpful Ethan and his team were. I can’t thank them enough for the amazing experience we had!
- Denny + Jorie
Notes of love from past couples.
Notes of love from past couples.
"we had an absolute blast"
We booked Ethan over a year and a half before our wedding. Over that time, we got to know Ethan pretty well as he genuinely cares to get to know his clients! He had zoom calls with us to check in and assist with wedding planning process, tips, and ideas. He was extremely organized, communicated throughout the process, was professional but also fun to work with. He has a creative eye and captures emotion so beautifully. So many of our guests complimented Ethan’s work the day of our wedding and said they had never seen a photographer work that well to capture every moment. Our photos were very high quality, received in a timely manner, and every moment from the day was captured for us to look back on. We highly recommend Ethan!
- danielle & Kyle:
03/03
stories with depth...
Crafted to stand against the strain of time.
A good photograph has the power to stand the test of time and to tell a story that rekindles the memories you never want to forget. From the very beginning, through thick and thin, I’m there. The narrator of your romantic legacy who is 100% invested into your tale and how to best tell it.
I’m not one of those transactional photographers who just shows up on their wedding day, suggests a few stock poses, clicks the shutter and then goes back home. I love to get to know my couples on a much deeper level and to share in the excitement of their union. I want to create an atmosphere that allows them to be present, allowing them to actually experience the moment while I document it and create images full of life that bring tears to their eyes when they look at them, thinking to themselves, “I remember how I felt it that moment,” years down the road.
INVEST INTO YOUR LEGACY’S PRESERVATION NOW!
NOTES OF LOVE FROM PAST COUPLES.
"WE HAD AN ABSOLUTE BLAST"
If you are looking for a photographer and videographer look no further cause Ethan Lewis is your guy!!! He is so amazing to work with and makes the photo shoot so much fun! Me and my husband had an absolute blast at The Great Sand Dunes in CO it literally felt like a dream experience and I have the most amazing photos that I will treasure for a lifetime! Absolutely the best out there!!!
- AMY & MICHAEL:
01/03
"FREE-SPIRITED AND SUPER FUN"
Ethan was fantastic! He was super creative, professional, thorough and patient. His work was magnificent and he captured everything just how I envisioned it! He had great direction and creativity, he captured free-spirited and super fun photos! Because of him, my husband and I have beautiful wedding memories!
- DENNY + JORIE
02/03
NOTES OF LOVE FROM PAST COUPLES.
"SKILLED, PROFESSIONAL, & EASY TO WORK WITH"
Ethan was an absolute delight! From the initial phone call meeting to our first face to face, it has been a smooth and enjoyable ride. In our initial phone call Ethan was very descriptive in what he offers and what he could provide us, but also wanted to know what WE wanted and how he could best serve us. That is where I was sold. He is very skilled, professional and easy to work with. It was amazing to have Ethan as apart of our day. Ethan was very accommodating and worked well with other vendors we have hired. I can’t say enough about our great experience!
- KATIE + COLE
03/03
NOTES OF LOVE FROM PAST COUPLES.
AUTHENTIC, HANDCRAFTED WEDDING EXPERIENCES
PRESERVE YOUR LEGACY NOW!
As a Louisville wedding photographer, I aim to tailor my packages to each individual couple. Nothing about your love is formulaic and, more than anything, I want my work and your story to reflect exactly that authenticity. That being said, the following information forms the foundation of my approach - I find it’s a good starting point to get us on the same page!
investments start at 4,150 and include:
- 6+ hours of coverage. From start to finish, no moment is left behind.
- Up to 3 one on one Zoom planning appointments with me to ensure we're able to achieve your vision to it's fullest form.
- An exclusive wedding planning guide full of tips, tricks, and more!
- Custom timeline - I'll help you build a timeline for the best experience on your day.
- A beautiful selection of high resolution images edited with Rooted Photo & Film Co's authentic color palette.
- Private online gallery to download, print, and share your images.
- Premium, handcrafted albums to take your story to new heights.
View Past Couple's Love Stories
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Danielle & Kyle’s Emotive Barn at Willowlake Wedding in Indiana.
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Kasey & Michael's Intimate Kentucky Fall Backyard Wedding.
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Lyndsey & Daniel’s Intimate Nashville Wedding
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TO KEEP YOU IN THE KNOW
Yes, absolutely! I’m most familiar with places around my home, like Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Colorado, but i’ve been around! I’m more than happy to travel anywhere your love takes us. Whether its a large celebration or an intimate wedding, I'm there! Travel fees are always included in my collections and you’ll never be surprised by an additional fee. I even book my own hotel and plane ticket to keep any extra hassle off your plate.
Basically, it means a personalized service tailored around you and your love. I’ll get to know you both, your relationship, your stories so far - then I bring them all together to create an experience that is undeniably yours. I adore bringing my couples’ dreams to life.
My standard deposit is 50% and due within seven days of our contract being sent out. The other 50% is due three weeks before the wedding. I never want a financial situation to be the reason we can’t work together, so I’m more than happy to work out a flexible payment plan if you need it.
Primarily documentary-led and infused with authenticity. I believe one of the most important parts of my job is creating a fun, creative atmosphere around the camera so that the photos are born from that energy. I put you two center stage while also capturing the beauty of the location around you. My editing style is neutral, not too bright or dark, with natural colors and a hint of warmth and grain.
For weddings, I strive to deliver a sneak peek (your first kiss and a few couples portraits) within 48 hours. Two weeks later, you’ll receive a full teaser gallery with photos from each part of the day, which will number around 50-75 shots. Your full story will then be ready to relive in two to three months.
I get it! This is a totally logical anxiety that I’m very used to as a wedding and engagement photographer in Louisville. I’m holding a camera in my hands pretty much every day and even I feel the pressure when one is turned back on me! But don’t worry, we’ll spend plenty of time getting to know each other before I ever turn a camera your way. Then, when it comes time to shoot, my first priority is making sure you’re comfortable; I’ll endeavor to create an atmosphere that lets you focus entirely on each other while forgetting about me.
It’s time to start the opening chapter today…
The world is waiting for the opening chapter...
