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Tips for Bringing Your Dog to Your Photo SessionIncluding your dog in your photo session is a great way to capture your full family dynamic and create memories that will last a lifetime. Here are some essential tips to ensure your pup is camera-ready and your session goes smoothly! Love these Tips and Tricks from […]

7 Essential Tips for Bringing Your Dog to a Photo Session

January 28, 2025

I’ve done the work, put in the time- as an Indianapolis Photographer of 7+ years, I finally put together my favorite session locations in the greater Indianapolis area. From industrial, cityscape, to gardens and lush florals, I covered something for everyone! Newfields + The Lily House | Broad Ripple Area Newfields is truly one of […]

Best Engagement Session Locations in Indianapolis

January 15, 2025

Winter Wonderland: A Snowy Photography Adventure with Friends A snowy Engagement Session Downtown Indianapolis? That’s not something we get to say too often! There’s something about waking up on a chilly winter morning that stirs the creative energy inside me. Maybe it’s the fresh air, or the way the world seems to slow down under […]

Will + Rhiannon Snowy Engagement Session | Indianapolis, IN

January 12, 2025

A Perfect Proposal: Ben & Riley’s Heartfelt Moment on the Indianapolis Canal There are few moments more magical than a proposal, and when it’s filled with love, excitement, and a personal touch, it’s something truly unforgettable. Ben’s proposal to Riley on the Indianapolis Canal was exactly that—a moment they’ll remember forever, and I feel so […]

Ben + Rileys Engagement on the Indianapolis Canal

December 10, 2024

Hunter and Sierra are planning a June 2025 wedding in Carmel, IN, and their engagement session at Coxhall Gardens was the perfect way to celebrate this exciting chapter of their lives! This breathtaking Carmel park, known for its elegant architecture and serene landscapes, is also their wedding venue, making it an extra-special location for capturing […]

Sierra & Hunter Engagement Session at Coxhall Gardens

August 23, 2024

Wow, I truly feel lucky to have such an incredible job! Meeting Claire and Ian in downtown Indianapolis for their spring sunset engagement session was an absolute dream. The three of us embarked on a little adventure, and it was well worth it!We kicked things off at Monument Circle, right in the heart of Downtown […]

Claire & Ian | Downtown Indianapolis Engagement Session

September 11, 2023

Celebrating Morgan’s Graduation and Love: A Fun Photoshoot at Butler University I recently had the pleasure of meeting Morgan and Joel on the beautiful campus of Butler University for a special photoshoot to celebrate Morgan’s recent graduation from the pharmacy program. It was a wonderful combination of a graduation session and a couples shoot, and […]

Morgan & Joel at Butler University

June 23, 2022

A Beautiful Sunset Engagement Session at Butler University: Deanna & Travis Deanna and Travis were the absolute perfect couple to cap off my last session before maternity leave, and we definitely ended on a high note! Their engagement session took place at Holcomb Gardens on the Butler University campus, and let me tell you—everything aligned […]

Deanna & Travis | Holcomb Gardens Engagement Session

July 27, 2021

Mary and Chris were beaming ear to ear during their engagement session a few weeks ago! I met the two at their wedding venue, Daniel’s Vineyard in McCordsville, IN for a sunny evening session. To our luck, we even got to enjoy some live music at the venue during our session. The two we’re so […]

Mary & Chris | Daniel’s Vineyard Engagement Session | Indianapolis, IN

July 27, 2021

Liz & Matt’s Fun and Beautiful Garden Engagement Session at Newfields I had such a blast with Liz and Matt during their garden engagement session at Newfields last week! From start to finish, these two kept Andrew and I laughing the entire time. Their energy was contagious, and their fun, easygoing nature made it such […]

Liz & Matt | Newfields Engagement Session | Indianapolis, IN

July 15, 2021