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After multiple requests, I am setting aside two evenings for sunset Motherhood Mini Sessions! I envision these as the gift you give yourself that you don’t know how much you need! How many times are mothers the ones taking the photos and rarely ever in them? How many photos do you have with your little […]

Looking for last minute Christmas mini sessions? I’ve got you!

mother holding her newborn baby

A quick guide to help you choose what outfits photograph well for your newborn photography shoot.

Sweet Holden turned one!

Creek stomp session in carmel, Indiana

Meet the Pello family! Remember when I photographed them in a field? Or at this park? I’ve been photographing this awesome family since their oldest was a newborn! We tried something new this year for their family portraits and I absolutely love the results! First of all, this family is so photogenic and fun, it […]

Another family that I’ve known for years now and I’m thankful to have been able to develop friendships and to watch those little boys grow. They are full of personality and energy and I say it all the time, anyone with more than one more has me in awe. They are a different breed! 🙂 […]

I think pregnancy is beautiful. I always have. I love hearing how moms are feeling, how much the baby is kicking, whether they’re finding out if they’re having a boy or girl, everything. I love birth stories and I LOVE babies. I am always so excited to hear when a family I’ve worked with for […]

What a stunning expectant mama, wouldn’t you agree?? You may remember Heather from her last epic maternity portraits, so I wondered how she would top that for this baby! When Heather contacted me and shared her dress options she was considering I knew this session would be great, but when she pulled up looking like […]

This was quite the session. Not only was the park closed (yes we shot there anyway), Jax leaned head first into the creek at one point (he was fine, just startled), I ended the session by slipping on mud and breaking my tailbone (don’t worry, I saved the camera). We had a good laugh (and […]

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photographing babies and families in Noblesville, Carmel, Westfield, Fishers and Indianapolis