Family, at its root, is about connection. The touch, the joy, the wild and crazy, and the peace that settles over a home when all other distractions wash away. As a Mom, Indianapolis area family photographer, and family childcare provider, capturing connected families holds a special place in my heart. I have a passion for working with children and families in every busy, slow, beautiful, hard, and insane stage of life. As Central Indiana parents, we watch our babies bloom from diapers to diplomas, and wonder at how time flows around our families. I want to freeze that magic children glow with and carry it around in my pocket.
Unfortunately, that's not really possible, so I reach for the next best thing- Photographs.
"There's an urgency to soak in these moments with our children. There's a longing to bottle up every ounce of these memories and keep them tucked safely in our hearts. there is a beauty and a pain that runs deep in a mama's heart... excitement for their future, but dread of them growing up. Longing for a full night's sleep, but missing the midnight rocking chair moments. Wanting them to succeed, but fearing they will no longer need you.
A parent's heart is constantly rocked back and forth between the waves of changing emotions. A never-ending battle within us. But that battle is also the proof of our love." -Caitlin Henderson
Nothing quite captures a genuine family dynamic than in home, lifestyle sessions.
Coming home sessions tell a story- they capture a memorable chapter in your life. Be prepared to settle in-(sessions can last 1-1.5 hours- the focus is on you and your loves, not the clock. Using the natural light in your home, we will go room to room, inside and out, as your family connects and plays together. Perfect for capturing all those squishy newborn details and your new family dynamic. In-Home Indianapolis Lifestyle Photography is all about capturing the real you, and all the details that make your ordinary, magical.
All sessions include a custom proofing gallery where you can view all the best images from your session, access to my virtual styling service, Style + Select, and an in depth client guide.
Family Photo Sessions rarely go the way parents expect. Let's face it- the idea of a family photo session can be daunting to everyone- even mom and dad. The outfits, the location, the worry that your kid is going to lose it, body image, the weather- there are so many factors that can throw stress into a session.
My job is to take away all the stress, second guessing, child (and spouse!) decompressing by helping you plan and curate a session that is all about your love and the connections between you. Through the booking process, Style + Select virtual styling service, prepping your family for an amazing experience, I will help you through it all.
All sessions include a custom proofing gallery where you can view all the best images from your session, access to my virtual styling service, Style + Select, and an in depth client guide.
Your choice of your favorite 35 images from a full proofing gallery are included for these extended family sessions, which last up to an hour and a half, and typically take place 2 hours before sunset. Investment: $600
Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, siblings, cousins... I love extended family sessions because I love the different family dynamics within a large family unit. Don't worry, I make sure to get the big groups and all the little break downs for each individual family that builds into a whole. These sessions are the most portrait-oriented, but I still use all the prompts and guidance that make these sessions fun, memorable, and full of laughter.
All sessions include a custom proofing gallery where you can view all the best images from your session, access to my virtual styling service, Style + Select, and an in depth client guide.
Parenting is HARD WORK- celebrating your child meeting a milestone shouldn't have to be.
I take all of the work, fuss, and stress of planning out of these sessions so that you can show up with your perfect little, and everything is ready to go. Good for individual child milestone sessions, porch sessions, pregnancy announcements, + Cake Smashes. In-Home options available.
(There is a design fee of $100 for in-studio set upgrades (balloon garland, special theme, etc.)
