the journal

There’s something so special about creating a calm, welcoming space for newborn sessions—especially when families travel to be here. Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing sweet baby Tuxon, who made the trip from Monticello to my downtown Indianapolis studio for his newborn session. From the moment we started, Tuxon was an absolute dream. He […]

You might recognize the Kurtz family from baby Colin’s newborn session earlier this year! I first connected with Alicia a few years ago when their middle son, Theo, was literally just born. Funny enough, I actually met their house before I met them — I photographed it for interior designer Kara Grider and that’s how our paths […]

Newborn Photography in Downtown Indianapolis | Baby Beau’s Studio Session It’s always a special honor when families make the trip to my studio, and this session was no exception. Jordyn and Noah drove all the way from near my hometown of Monticello to have their 7-week-old baby Beau photographed in my downtown Indianapolis studio—and I […]

Simple & Timeless First Birthday Photos | Pearsall Family with Baby Darcy There is something so special about the one-year milestone. It’s the moment when your tiny newborn has grown into a curious, joyful little person full of personality—and baby Darcy’s session with the Pearsall family was the perfect way to celebrate it. And if […]

A Surprise Proposal at a Lake House in Fishers, Indiana | Indianapolis Proposal Photographer Some photo sessions are planned weeks in advance. Others? They start with an unexpected 8 AM phone call. That’s exactly how this unforgettable proposal story began. One morning, I received a call from Cody—someone I hadn’t spoken to since high school […]

Carmel, Indiana Family Photographer It was such a joy photographing the Heiny family during their recent family session at Coxhall Gardens. With four beautiful daughters and so much personality between them, this session was full of laughter, connection, and sweet family moments. Coxhall Gardens is one of my favorite locations for family photos on the north […]

Carmel, Indiana is full of beautiful parks, charming streets, and scenic spaces that make the perfect backdrop for family, maternity, and engagement photos. With a mix of manicured gardens, nature trails, and modern architecture, there are so many great spots to capture timeless portraits. As a photographer serving the north side of Indianapolis, I love […]

My Favorite Spring Family Photo Locations in Indianapolis Spring is one of the most beautiful times of year for family photos in Indianapolis. After the long Midwest winter, everything begins to bloom again—trees fill with blossoms, parks turn vibrant green, and the weather finally becomes comfortable for outdoor sessions. As one of many Indianapolis family photographers, […]

Fall mornings in Indianapolis are some of my favorite times for photos, especially when sessions take place at the beautiful Holcomb Gardens. This particular morning was full of energy and excitement as I hosted six fall mini sessions back to back. Morning sessions are always my favorite—especially for families with young kids. Everyone tends to be […]

The morning after Christmas is usually slow and cozy for most people—but this wonderful extended family brought so much energy and holiday cheer to my downtown studio. Bright and early the day after Christmas, they arrived ready for their extended family photo session, and I think we may have set a record for how quickly we completed […]

Sometimes the timing of a session works out so perfectly it almost feels meant to be. The Reinking family reached out to me the day before their baby’s due date to book both their maternity and newborn photos. Normally maternity sessions happen weeks earlier, but somehow everything aligned beautifully for their family. The very next morning, bright […]