the journal

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 […]

If you’re searching for Indianapolis family photographers to capture something meaningful for Mother’s Day — this is your sign. 💐 This year, I decided to shake things up in the best way. Instead of only hosting my annual outdoor Mother’s Day mini sessions around the city, I added something brand new: in-studio Mother’s Day mini sessions in Downtown […]

One of the sweetest parts of being a Carmel newborn photographer is getting to watch families grow. I first photographed the Clark family during my Carmel fall mini sessions last year, so when they reached out to share that they were expecting again, I was beyond excited for them! This time, we met at my studio in […]

There is something incredibly special about welcoming a baby girl into a home full of boys—and the Gallien family’s Zionsville newborn  session was nothing short of joyful. After three energetic, camera-loving brothers, their first daughter, Emily, has officially arrived! A Baby Girl After Three Brothers When I arrived at their Zionsville home, I’ll admit—sometimes walking into […]

Welcoming a new baby home is one of the most meaningful seasons of life—and it’s always an honor to document those first days. Recently, I had the joy of photographing the Mels family in Zionsville, Indiana as they celebrated the arrival of their second child, a sweet baby boy named Luke. A Cozy In-Home Newborn Session in […]

There’s something extra special about photographing families right here in Carmel, Indiana—especially at a place as magical as Coxhall Gardens. This recent family session at the Coxhall Children’s Garden was full of connection, laughter, and the kind of quiet, love-filled moments that remind me why I absolutely adore being a Carmel family and newborn photographer. Why Coxhall Gardens Is […]