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The Markel Family | Indiana Spring Maternity Photographer

The Markel Family | Indiana Spring Maternity Photographer

by stefaniechilds | Apr 24, 2023 | Baby's 1st Year | Milestone Sessions, Family Sessions

The Mills Family at Home | 6 Month Baby Milestone Session | Zionsville, Indiana Photographer

The Mills Family at Home | 6 Month Baby Milestone Session | Zionsville, Indiana Photographer

by stefaniechilds | Apr 24, 2023 | Family Sessions

Zionsville, IN: Photographing clients in their home is such a privilege. Documenting the intimate everyday moments of a family’s life while they are parenting small children, is extra special because those messy beautiful days are fleeting. In a blink of an eye,...
Amelia’s Senior Session at Newfields | Indianapolis Photographer

Amelia’s Senior Session at Newfields | Indianapolis Photographer

by stefaniechilds | Mar 5, 2023 | High School Senior Sessions

Indianapolis, IN: Amelia was such a DELIGHT to photograph for her Senior Portrait Session! She radiates natural beauty inside and out, and the camera simply loves her. Amelia grew up going to The Indianapolis Museum of Art, so her mom and her thought that the grounds...
The Bennetts | Studio Family Session

The Bennetts | Studio Family Session

by stefaniechilds | Feb 26, 2023 | Family Sessions, Mini Sessions, Studio Sessions

Zionsville, IN: The darling Bennett Family met me in the studio for sweet baby Hannah’s 6 month session. Studio shoots are always a beautifully simplistic way to document a milestone because they truly focus on the clients & their personalities, without...
The Soots Family | Lake Session at Eagle Creek Park | Indianapolis Photographer

The Soots Family | Lake Session at Eagle Creek Park | Indianapolis Photographer

by stefaniechilds | Feb 14, 2023 | Family Sessions

Indianapolis, IN: This is one of my favorite family sessions I have had the opportunity to photographed. The location, weather & the people made the perfect combination! Jennifer is a dear friend while also being a talented wedding & portrait photographer. I...
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I'm photographing a maternity session for these sw I'm photographing a maternity session for these sweethearts this morning & I couldn't be more happy for them! Being invited to document the next chapter of our Brides & Groom's lives is always such an honor. I know these two are going to be amazing at their new roles as parents! @mrslindseylind @b_lind90 🤍 @brockchilds & I loved photographing their gorgeous Autumn wedding day @the_sixpence !
Our Rhett turned 11 yrs old yesterday & my heart c Our Rhett turned 11 yrs old yesterday & my heart can hardly believe it. He’s been nothing less than a sweetheart his entire life & a tremendous joy to raise. Our boy has changed @brockchilds & me in every way for the better over the past decade. I've caught myself simply staring at him recently, because all of the sudden he looks incredibly grown up. We love how he naturally strikes up meaningful conversations & has been showing the integrity of his character in extraordinary ways. Rhett's inquisitive mind has always made him seem older. He notices & processes things that most kids would overlook. Some of my favorite qualities about him are that he’s trustworthy, a kind friend, has a gentle soul, has been the BEST big brother to 2 twin little sisters, believes in Jesus, is hilarious, strives to be a hard worker, is adventurous, that he loves outdoor activities & to be in nature! I appreciate that he still has all the silliness & wild nature like other boys, however we are noticing the blessing of his tender heart, responsible personality & genuinely KIND nature that are RARE gems for a kid his age. Swipe right to see some highlights of the full life we have gotten to live over the past 11 yrs with our red-headed blue-eyed darling boy 😍 ( How could I ever narrow down the THOUSANDS of videos/photos 🥲).
I want their childhood to be like a treasure chest I want their childhood to be like a treasure chest. So that for their entire lives, they will be able to draw out experiences, values, character & joy that they can use later in life ♥️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve grown to cherish my worth within the walls of my home as I raise these 3 BLESSINGS. Much of our current #motherhood culture tells us that we as moms, should to be out constantly chasing our OWN happiness, striving for more & more to please ourselves. That simply being a mama & raising little humans isn’t enough. All the while marriages, children’s emotional health & family units crumble, because the foundation becomes a confusing place of exhaustion, frustration & unrest. I believe that so much of our peace & fulfillment actually begins & stays in the environment of our home life & in God’s purpose for us. Cultivating a strong parent-child relationship, growing in our faith & preserving marriage. It’s what holds importance in our current days & future course. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mamas set the tone for everything when raising a family. Motherhood shouldn’t be something to constantly escape from. Yes, there is a place for self care, pursing talents & filling our cups so we have plenty to pour out for loved ones. However if feels like unenjoyable chaos, intentionally change your schedule & vision for how YOU want to parent. A favorite quote by C.S. Lewis is “Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” Being home with kids is an HONOR that goes by too QUICKLY. Creating a place of safety not anger, rest rather busyness, gentle redirection not than yelling & adventure without distractions. Making intentional happy memories by simply BEING together, with love-filled moods. I now look at parenting choices through the lens of “Will our future selves be glad we chose to do this?!?”. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mamas, we’re nurturing the next generation of the exact babies God chose us to raise. The weight of that LEGACY & responsibility are heavy but worth every ounce of work! Grateful beyond measure to have been given Rhett, Hazel & Emmaline over the past decade. My GREATEST accomplishments! Happy Mother’s Day ♥️ 📸 @brockchilds 😍
"Life began with waking up & loving my mother's fa "Life began with waking up & loving my mother's face." - George Eliot I adore this love-filled image from your #newbornsession @kylie_otte 🤍 Wishing you a sweet #mothersday weekend of being celebrated by your charming boys!
🎶Wish away When you sleep I'll be here While yo 🎶Wish away When you sleep I'll be here While you dream You know I love you, i love you, i love you, i do I've loved you before i even knew you Just for now It's you and me I'll sing to you Until we meet You know I love you, i love you, i love you, i do I loved you before i even knew you When you breathe for the first time When you see for the first time When you love for the first time I'll be here🎶 Natalie Taylor | “Loved You Before” Song @smarkelpartyof7 I can’t wait to meet & photograph your newest bundle of JOY! You are one BEAUTIFUL mama 🤍
Tips for organizing your phone’s camera roll… Tips for organizing your phone’s camera roll… Let’s be honest, we are all overwhelmed by the amount of photos, videos & screenshots living on our phones right now. Most of my mama friends have at least 20,000+ untouched files & we aren’t quite sure how to manage them now or in the years to come. I’m a big believer that a life well lived is a life well documented, but what happens when snapping away leaves you feeling overwhelmed? Below are some tips to help us start to organize these special memories going forward. Tip 1: Find the Favorites * Use the favorites feature (“🤍” under each file on an iPhone) to star all the photos you want to edit or keep sorted. * Be diligent about deleting unusable photos & favoriting keepers as you go, to avoid an accumulation of photos Tip 2: Create Categories * Create albums based on year & then occasion { A specific child's birthday, Holiday, Vacation }. * Add photos into corresponding albums soon after taking them. This allows ease when going back to pull favorites to print or post. Tip 3: Preserving your photos * Create photo books on an recurring basis so that it becomes habit { A family book for each year, a vacation, a child’s year of adventures, etc }. Directly upload the albums on your phone into a book, because the hard work of curating the images and naming the book is done for you! * Make a "Print" album on your phone so you can prompt yourself to actually print a 4x6 or 5x7 photo of your favorite images. * Always backup your photos onto a cloud-base service. Ensure that your iphone is set to AUTOMATICALLY upload images. That way if your phone gets damaged, your files are safe online. * Use an external hard drive for an extra safety measure. I like to download each year from icloud into a folder on an external harddrive. I prefer to use @iosafe_official because they are fireproof, waterproof & Shockproof with many terabytes of storage. I hope this helps eases some of your digital overwhelm & allows for a more organized future 📸 Happy snapping! 📋 SAVE this post for the future & share to stories for others 🙌🏻
Home sessions will forever have my heart 🤍 Swip Home sessions will forever have my heart 🤍 Swipe to see some of my favorites from the sweetest 1 year baby session. Being invited to document a family’s everyday moments within their home is such a privilege. Children’s milestones, emotions & relationships are in their most raw form there. A house holds some of life’s most special memories…the messy & beautiful. Being able to have those captured as heirlooms, is such a gift for parents! Wouldn’t you have loved to have had images like these from your childhood? 🤍 @hfrichmann it has been such a treat to photograph your maternity, newborn & 1 year sessions! What a precious little family you’ve created! I can’t wait to see the 3 of you again soon!
“Children need at least one person in their life “Children need at least one person in their life who thinks the sun rises & sets on them. Someone who delights in their existence & loves them unconditionally” - Pam Leo Be that one person & never miss an opportunity to let them know how much you love them! You simply can’t overdo it! @kfmusbach ♥️ I could share 100 favorites from your family session! . . . . #motherhoodphotography #parenting #raisingkids ##motherhoodanthology stefaniechildsphotography #traderspointcreamery #zionsvilleindiana #zionsvilleindianaphotographer #childhoodunplugged #raisedgood #motherhoodrising
Thank you to all who took the time to make me feel Thank you to all who took the time to make me feel special on my birthday yesterday with texts, gifts, cards, calls, voxes & social media messages! You made this gal feel extra loved ♥️ I know year 38 is going to be one of my best yet & FULL of new adventures! Grateful for this life of blessings & another year around the sun with my 4 MOST prized possessions! My day was filled with my favorite things…A slow morning sipping coffee with my hubby while dreaming up our future, a walk in the sunshine with our dogs, a fun afternoon exploring with my kiddos & good friends The Children’s Museum & then ended it with a delish meal at one of our fave restaurants.
I’m looking forward to photographing all of my s I’m looking forward to photographing all of my sweet family clients for their summertime sessions! I only have a few calendar dates still available, & the early Fall inquires are starting to come in! Comment below or email me { hello@stefaniechilds.com } to book the last of my summer sunset sessions ☀️ I’d love to document your darling family’s unique relationship! @stewartimagery Your adorable crew is always a highlight to photograph 📸 . . . #indianaphotographer #zionsvillephotographer #carmelindiana #noblesvillephotographer #noblesvilleindiana #indianafamilyphotographer #motherhoodphotography
Happy May 🌷This was my precious view two years Happy May 🌷This was my precious view two years ago 🌷 Our new puppy Willow + the breathtaking cherry blossom trees on our land 🌷 Take me back to this blissful moment… #yellowlab #yellowlabsofinstagram #cherryblossoms #cherryblossomtree #spring #labpuppy #yellowlabpuppy
"Our roots say we're sisters, our hearts say were "Our roots say we're sisters, our hearts say were friends forever" 🌷🌷 @stephanieboys one of my favorite images of your sweet girlies from your #familysession last summer!

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