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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 […]

Mother’s Day Mini Sessions Indianapolis

March 1, 2026

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 […]

Carmel Newborn Photographer | Clark Family 

February 24, 2026

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 […]

Zionsville Newborn Session | Welcoming Baby Emily

February 24, 2026

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 […]

Baby Luke Newborn Photography in Zionsville

February 24, 2026

Some sessions just make my heart burst—and this one absolutely did! When Brady and Leealison reached out to book newborn photos for their baby boy, Bowen, I quite literally screamed with excitement. I had the absolute joy of photographing their wedding in May of 2024, and it’s still one of my all-time favorites. Their wedding was […]

Baby Bowen | Indianapolis Newborn Photographer

October 23, 2025

A Bright + Beautiful In-Home Newborn Session in Chatham Hills Baby Laura was just the sweetest little thing! Her newborn session took place right at home in the beautiful Chatham Hills neighborhood of Westfield, Indiana. I absolutely love photographing families in their own homes — it adds such a personal, cozy touch to every image, […]

Baby Laura | Westfield Newborn Photographer

October 16, 2025

Earlier this summer, I had the joy of photographing Brandi and Jake’s maternity session at Holcomb Gardens—and I just knew their newborn session would be something special. Fast forward a few weeks, and I finally got to meet their sweet new baby boy, Lincoln! We did Lincoln’s newborn session right at their beautiful home in Zionsville, Indiana, and […]

Lincoln Newborn Session | Zionsville Newborn Photographer

October 16, 2025

Indianapolis Family Photographer | Family Sessions in Carmel at Coxhall Gardens As an Indianapolis family photographer, one of my favorite parts of this job is traveling to the surrounding suburbs to meet families where they feel most at home. Recently, I had the joy of photographing the Dillow family at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, Indiana, and it […]

Dillow Family | Carmel Family Photographer

August 20, 2025

Welcoming Families to My New Studio Share at Aspiring Eden Studio | Indianapolis Newborn Photographer I am so thrilled to finally share that I’ve joined a studio share at Aspiring Eden Studio in downtown Indianapolis! This beautiful space has amazing natural light, cozy seating for families, and the perfect clean backdrop for timeless portraits. Offering studio newborn […]

Baby Mason | Indianapolis Newborn Photographer

August 20, 2025

As an Indianapolis photographer, I spend so much of my time behind the camera—capturing families, couples, and all the little moments in between. But recently, I had the chance to step in front of the lens myself for something really special: our own family photos before my son Beau’s birthday. Every summer, I make it […]

Family Means a Lot to Me | Indianapolis Family Photographer

August 15, 2025