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Backyard Kiddie Pool Magic | Indianapolis Family Photographer + Mom Life As a full-time Indianapolis family photographer, I spend most of my days capturing other families’ most precious memories—but when it comes to photographing my own son, Beau, it’s not always as easy as it sounds. I want to take more photos of him. I really do. But […]

Summer Pool Photos of Beau | Indianapolis Family Photographer

July 10, 2025

Witt Family Photography in West Clay | Carmel Family Photographer As a Carmel family photographer, I often get to witness and capture some of life’s most special moments—but sessions like this one with the Witt family are extra meaningful. With children and grandchildren spread across the country, it’s a rare and beautiful occasion when everyone can be […]

Witt Family | Carmel Family Photographer

July 10, 2025

Intentional Family Photography with Privacy in Mind | Indianapolis Family Photographer As an Indianapolis family photographer, I have the honor of working with families from all walks of life—and each family has their own story, values, and comfort levels when it comes to sharing images of their children online. Over the years, I’ve noticed a growing […]

Intentional Family Photography with Privacy in Mind

June 24, 2025

Family Session at Providence Park | Franklin Indiana Family Photographer Photographing returning clients is one of the biggest joys of my job—and the Burton family is a perfect example of why I love what I do. I’ve had the honor of capturing Morgan and Brandon’s engagement and wedding photos, along with several family sessions over the years, […]

Family Session at Providence Park | Franklin, IN

June 24, 2025

Playful Family Session at Surina Square Park | Greenwood Indiana Family Photographer The Cooke Family’s session was such a joy to capture, and it was the perfect way to celebrate a special milestone—Josephine’s second birthday! Her mom reached out to book a family session at Surina  Square Park in Greenwood, Indiana, and we couldn’t have […]

Family Session at Surina Square Park

June 24, 2025

Cozy in-home Newborn Session | Westfield Newborn Photographer Some sessions feel extra special, and this one with Baby Theodore—sweet little Theo—was one of those moments I’ll never forget. As a Westfield newborn photographer, I love creating timeless images for families, but when those images are captured in a home filled with history and love, it takes […]

Westfield Newborn Photographer | Baby Theo’s

June 20, 2025

Sweet Baby Graham | Carmel Indiana Newborn & Family Photographer Baby Graham was an absolute sweetheart, and I feel so lucky that I had the opportunity to photograph him not once—but twice—in the same week! As a Carmel, Indiana newborn and family photographer, there’s nothing better than being welcomed into a family’s home to capture […]

Baby Graham | Carmel Indiana Newborn Photographer

June 8, 2025

A Sunny June Family Session at Coxhall Gardens | Carmel, Indiana Family Photographer As a Carmel, Indiana family photographer, I always get excited when I’m asked to photograph big family gatherings—especially when they’re as warm and joyful as Abbie’s crew! Abbie reached out to me to schedule a family photography session that included her sweet […]

Family at Coxhall Gardens | Carmel, Indiana Family Photographer

June 3, 2025

A Dreamy Newborn Session with Baby Eloise | Indianapolis & Monticello, Indiana Newborn Photographer As an Monticello, Indiana newborn photographer, there’s nothing quite as special as watching a growing family welcome their newest addition. I had the absolute joy of photographing Taylor and Brian’s maternity session at the beautiful Tippecanoe Country Club, just weeks before […]

Baby Eloise | Monticello, Indiana Newborn Photographer

June 3, 2025

A Dreamy Maternity Session at Holcomb Gardens | Indianapolis Maternity & Newborn Photographer When Rachel reached out to me about booking both a maternity and newborn session, I literally screamed in excitement. I had met Rachel and Cameron a few years ago at a wedding where Rachel was a bridesmaid, and since then, I’ve run into them […]

Maternity Session at Holcomb Gardens

May 26, 2025