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Coxhall Gardens Engagement Session | Carmel & Indianapolis Wedding Photographer Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting up with Macy and Kai for their engagement session at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, Indiana. As a Carmel and Indianapolis wedding photographer, this location is one of my all-time favorites. It’s a local gem that offers beautiful backdrops year-round—from […]

Macy & Kai Coxhall Gardens Engagement Session

May 29, 2025

Brianna and Jamison were so much fun to photograph during their engagement session at the beautiful Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, Indiana! As a Carmel Indiana wedding photographer, I’m always excited to shoot at Coxhall Gardens—it’s a local favorite for its dreamy willow trees, waterfront views, and peaceful charm. This session was no exception. The couple arrived early […]

Coxhall Gardens Engagement| Carmel, IN Wedding Photographer

May 13, 2025

Engagement Session at the Indiana War Memorial | Alissa + Josh As an Indianapolis engagement and wedding photographer, there’s nothing I love more than capturing a couple’s love story in one of the city’s most iconic spots—and Alissa and Josh’s Indianapolis engagement session was no exception! This sweet couple drove up all the way from Louisville, KY to […]

Sunny Downtown Indianapolis Engagement Session

April 23, 2025

If you’re debating whether or not to sneak away for sunset photos on your wedding day, let me tell you—it’s always worth it! As a wedding photographer, I encourage my couples to take advantage of this magical time, and here’s why: 1. Less PressureBy the time sunset rolls around, all of your formal photos have […]

Top 5 Reasons to Do Sunset Photos on Your Wedding Day

March 20, 2025

A Beautiful Maternity Session with Val & CJ at the Historic Ambassador House and Heritage Gardens There’s something extra special about photographing friends—especially when it’s someone as dear to me as Val, my good friend and occasional second shooter. I had the absolute joy of capturing this beautiful season of life for Val and her […]

Ambassador House Sunset Maternity Session

February 23, 2025

Gretta & Cam’s Anniversary Session on the Indianapolis Canal | Downtown Indianapolis Photographer There’s nothing quite like a golden-hour stroll along the Indianapolis Canal Walk, and when you add in a fun, laid-back couple like Gretta and Cam, it makes for an unforgettable session! These two wanted to celebrate their anniversary and Cam’s birthday with a […]

Sunset Session along Indianapolis Canal Walk

February 9, 2025

Jenna & Ryan’s Lockerbie Square Engagement | Indianapolis Wedding Photographer Spring in Indianapolis doesn’t get much better than this! Jenna and Ryan’s Lockerbie Square engagement session was nothing short of magical. Nestled in the heart of downtown, Lockerbie Square is one of my favorite spots for engagement photos—cobblestone streets, historic architecture, and charming ivy-covered brick […]

Spring Lockerbie Square Engagement Session

February 9, 2025

How to Choose the Perfect Engagement Session Location I just covered my Top Three Reasons why you should consider booking an engagement session (you can read the blog here!) So I thought I should cover How to Choose the Perfect Engagement Session Location too! Choosing the right location for your engagement session is an important […]

How to Choose a Location for Your Engagement Photo Session

February 5, 2025

Meet The Photographer Hi! I’m Kaylee Creighton, a wedding and family photographer based in Central Indiana. For over eight years, I’ve had the joy of capturing countless smiling faces, and I truly love what I do. I’m also a proud mom to the sweetest three-year-old boy, Beau, and wife to my wonderful husband, Andrew. We […]

My Heart of Why I do What I Do | Meet the Photographer

February 4, 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