Meet Rick Banda Founder & Lead Photographer, Carriage House Studios
Hi, I’m Rick Banda — the heart and hands behind every image at Carriage House Studios.
I founded this studio with a simple but deeply personal vision: to create photography that goes far beyond beautiful pictures. My passion is capturing the emotion, the quiet glances, the laughter, and the genuine connections that make your story uniquely yours — then transforming those moments into heirloom art your children and grandchildren will still feel decades from now.
I personally photograph every wedding and portrait session. There’s no outsourcing, no second shooters stepping in for the important parts — just me, fully present with you on one of the most meaningful days of your life. I believe the most powerful images come from trust and real connection, so I take time to truly know you before we ever pick up the camera.
My philosophy is rooted in respect for the moment. I’m here to see you, not just photograph you — to preserve how you felt, not just how you looked. That’s why every session is followed by a private, cinematic reveal where we sit together and design your artwork with intention.
Whether we’re creating your wedding story, senior portraits, family legacy images, or personal branding, my promise remains the same: I will care for your memories as if they were my own, and deliver them with the white-glove attention they deserve.
I’d be truly honored to tell your story.
With warmth, Rick Banda Founder & Lead Photographer Carriage House Studios
About the Studio
Carriage House Studios is a creative cooperative based in Southern Indiana, proudly serving the Louisville Metro area and beyond. We specialize in luxury fine art wedding photography, heirloom portraiture, and bespoke design — creating timeless artwork that transforms meaningful moments into legacies your family will treasure for generations.
At Carriage House Studios, we don’t just take photographs. We craft emotional, heirloom-quality art through intentional storytelling, white-glove service, and uncompromising craftsmanship. Every collection includes a private design consultation, cinematic in-person reveal, professional retouching, and elegant packaging sealed with our signature antique gold wax.
Rooted in the belief that your story deserves to be preserved with purpose and grace, we focus on connection, authenticity, and artistry that endures. Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, celebrating a senior milestone, gathering your family, or building a professional brand, we guide you through a refined experience where every detail — from the first conversation to final delivery — reflects care, elegance, and legacy.
Portraits with Purpose.
Stories with Soul.
Art for Generations.
