the journal

Every once in a while, everything comes together perfectly. The weather is beautiful, the light is incredible, the baby is content, and the location feels like it was made specifically for photographs. That was exactly the case during the Chaffin family’s newborn session with sweet baby Palmer. As an Indy newborn photographer, I photograph most […]

Which Is Right for Your Family; In-Home vs. Newborn Photos in Studio? One of the most common questions I receive as an Indianapolis newborn photographer is whether families should choose an in-home newborn session or a studio newborn session. The truth is, there isn’t one right answer—both options can create beautiful images and preserve this […]

There’s something extra special about those first days with a newborn—the quiet, the love, and the overwhelming joy of welcoming someone brand new into the world. This week in the studio, I had the absolute honor of photographing sweet baby Amelia, and her session was one I won’t forget anytime soon. Alli and RJ welcomed […]

Motherhood sessions will always hold a special place in my heart—but this one felt extra meaningful. I recently had the honor of photographing the Mels family again, this time during my Greenwood Mother’s Day Mini Sessions, and getting to see them step into this new season with baby Luke was so full-circle. Just a few months […]

There’s something so special about those first few weeks with a new baby, and sweet baby Ava was no exception. At just two weeks old, she was already the calmest, most snuggly little girl—completely soaking in all the love around her. Her big brother, Huxley, absolutely stole my heart. He was so proud of his new baby […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]