Luxury Wedding Photography
IN
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Videography services available
Bavly Shehata
FOUNDER
Typically responds within 24h
Shadow Studio, based in Carmel, IN, is a prestigious and renowned luxury wedding photography and videography company dedicated to capturing the most precious moments of your special day. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and an artful approach to storytelling, we transform your wedding into a timeless masterpiece.
At Shadow Studio, we understand that your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event filled with emotions, love, and unforgettable memories. Our team of highly skilled photographers and videographers is not just professionals; they are artists with a passion for documenting the unique essence of your love story. Our photography and videography services are more than just capturing images; they are about crafting visual narratives that encapsulate the genuine emotions, intricate details, and breathtaking beauty of your wedding day. With an eye for aesthetics and an instinct for capturing the right moments, we turn your wedding into a work of art.
What sets Shadow Studio apart is our dedication to personalized service. We work closely with you to understand your vision, style, and preferences, ensuring that every photo and video reflects your personality and the atmosphere of your wedding. We aim to create a portfolio that not only tells your story but also evokes the same feelings and excitement you experienced on that special day. Our commitment to quality is unwavering. We utilize the latest photography and videography equipment, along with cutting-edge post-production techniques, to ensure that your images and videos are of the highest possible caliber. From the soft, romantic lighting of a sunset ceremony to the energetic, vibrant moments on the dance floor, we capture it all with precision and finesse. Shadow Studio is not just a photography and videography company; it's a passionate team of artists dedicated to making your wedding day an everlasting memory. With us, your love story will be documented with the utmost care, creativity, and attention to detail. We invite you to entrust us with your cherished moments, and together, we will create a visual legacy that you'll treasure for a lifetime.
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Engagement
Photo & Video
Drone
Online Proofing
Photo
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Dramatic
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Meet the team
Bavly Shehata
Founder
Shadow Studio is an Indiana based photography studio built on one simple belief: quality is never negotiable. Founded by Bavly, who began his journey in the wedding industry back in 2016 in New Jersey, Shadow Studio was born out of a passion for capturing real, unscripted moments that tell a story long after the day is over.
By week, Bavly works as an engineer, bringing a precise, detail oriented mindset to everything he creates. By weekend, he trades that for a camera, becoming a full time wedding photographer dedicated to capturing love stories with the same care and accuracy he applies in his engineering work. That balance of technical precision and creative passion is what defines the Shadow Studio experience.
When Bavly relocated to Indiana, he brought that same dedication with him, growing Shadow Studio into a studio known for its attention to detail, natural light, and timeless editing style. With a primary focus on wedding photography and real estate photography, Shadow Studio blends artistry with engineering level consistency, ensuring every image reflects the emotion, elegance, and authenticity of the moment it captures.
Outside of the studio, you'll likely find Bavly traveling to new places, serving at his church community, spending time with friends, or playing soccer. These passions shape the way he sees the world, and that perspective comes through in every photograph Shadow Studio creates.
At Shadow Studio, every wedding is treated as a once in a lifetime story worth telling beautifully.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.09 reviews
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Shadow Studio and team were professional, responsive, and made couples feel at ease throughout planning and the wedding day. They delivered fast, natural, beautifully edited photos and videos that captured emotions and details. The team handled logistical challenges smoothly and exceeded expectations. Highly recommended.Review photos
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Vanessa C
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5.0
5/19/2025
I am so glad I came across Shadow Studio (Bavly). He is extremely passionate and professional about his craft. We had our engagement shoot and wedding day covered by him and his te...
am. He is very prompt with giving sneak peaks of each shoot. Another thing I greatly appreciated is his communication! I never had to wait a long time for a response which kept me at ease during the planning period. He wants to make sure you are satisfied and your day is special, making sure all was captured that you wanted. He doesn’t over edit so the photos look very beautiful and natural. Thank you Bavly and team!
Response from Shadow Studio on 05/22/2025
Vanessa, thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to know that our work...
made your engagement and wedding day extra special. We loved being part of your celebration and are so happy you felt cared for every step of the way. Wishing you both a lifetime of joy!
Engy I
5.0
5/18/2026
Bavly and his team were beyond professional! His work is wonderful he did my engagement and wedding. He showed up on time, and stayed till we cleaned up. I got my pictures so fast ...
as well!
Highly RECOMMENDED!!!!!
Any questions?
Alexander B
5.0
8/20/2025
The Shadow Studio team did an excellent job on our wedding photos last year! Bavly and Merout are both very kind, helpful, and talented. I highly recommend them!!
María C
5.0
5/21/2025
I had such a great time shooting with Shadow Studios! The photos turned out amazing, and he really made sure to get everything I wanted—plus more. Super easy to work with and bring...
s great energy. I’ll definitely be booking again and I highly recommend him!!
Response from Shadow Studio on 05/22/2025
María, thank you so much! I had a blast working with you and I’m so happy to hear the phot...
os turned out just how you hoped. Your energy made the shoot even better, and I can’t wait to work together again in the future!
Tony R
5.0
5/21/2025
We were so impressed with the photos and video—every moment was captured beautifully and naturally. The emotions, the details, everything was done with such professionalism and car...
e. If you’re looking for someone to truly preserve the magic of your big day, I highly recommend this team!
Response from Shadow Studio on 05/22/2025
Tony, thank you so much for the thoughtful review! It means the world to know that the pho...
tos and video captured the magic of your day just how you imagined. We truly put our hearts into every detail, and we’re honored to have been part of such a special moment in your lives!
Mariam Y
5.0
5/21/2025
Amazing photographer with a lot of experience! He knows just how to take a photo from good to amazing. Great communicator & super professional. He’s very timely in his responses an...
d getting our photos back. He did an amazing job the day-of and knew how to make everyone feel comfortable and confident throughout the shoot. Highly recommend!!
Response from Shadow Studio on 05/22/2025
Mariam, thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a joy capturing your day and m...
aking sure everyone felt comfortable and confident in front of the camera. I’m so glad you felt the love and care we put into every moment.
Ma M
5.0
5/15/2025
Shadow Studio was absolutely amazing to work with! From start to finish, they were extremely professional, easy to communicate with, and made us feel completely at ease on our wedd...
ing day. The photos turned out even better than we ever imagined. They captured every important moment beautifully and were such a joy to have around. The value and quality we received were incredible, and we couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend them to any couple looking for the perfect photography team!
Response from Shadow Studio on 05/15/2025
Thank you so much Amanda, that is so kind of you !
Michael A
5.0
1/19/2024
ShadowStudio was incredibly amazing! They were very caring and very responsive with us. We felt like we were in good hands and when we saw the gallery we were amazed. Thank you so ...
much !
Response from Shadow Studio on 01/19/2024
Thank you so much Michael, it was our pleasure.
Marissa R
5.0
11/03/2023
Shadow Studio will be my first choice every time when it comes to incredible, professional, and dramatic photography. Bavly was extremely friendly, responsive, flexible, attentive ...
to all of our needs for our wedding day. Between multiple locations for shoots, delays in arrival times from the wedding party, and last-minute requests to capture certain moments, Bavly and his crew worked effortlessly through each challenge and obtained perfect photos! Not to mention, the final product truly spoke for itself, we are SO in-love with our gallery, his lighting and edits are so flawless and natural.
You'd be making a mistake to book anyone but Bavly. 10/10!!
Response from Shadow Studio on 11/03/2023
Thank you so much Marissa, it means so much for us. Thank you for letting us be part of yo...
ur big day !
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