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It’s no secret that guys aren’t nearly as inte

It’s no secret that guys aren’t nearly as interested in having their Senior pictures taken, as Senior girls are. Usually it’s their sweet Mamas who want a Senior Session to capture the big milestone, and the boy is just along for the ride 🙂

No matter the gender, photographing high school seniors is always fun! I give endless direction that results in effortless posing, I’ll have helped Moms pre-plan their son’s attire so there’s no stress on their end, we chat through location ideas prior to the shoot and Mamas always tag along on shoot day for support. High School Senior Sessions are relaxed, showcase the teens interests, guys feel at ease and I like to find backdrops that perfectly reflect the Senior’s special personality in this season of his life!

Swipe to see Hunter’s senior session that took place in downtown Monrovia and around the campus of his Monrovia High School. Hunter’s unique style & personality shine bright in his #seniorpictures . It was a fun evening venturing around with his Mom and him!

I’m looking forward to photographing many senior sessions in 2025!

“But when a mother and father have their eyes op

“But when a mother and father have their eyes open to the incredible, divine, magical gift that is LIFE with their kids, and the fostering of it — when they center their lives around their own family, knowing their children inside and out, and growing together intentionally — genuine JOY is the result throughout parenthood.

Then that *JOY* and *PURPOSE* are what drives them through the daily tasks, the hard stuff and the messes. Everything feels less difficult, more meaningful and more beautiful. “

“Don’t let stress or worry consume you. Avoid this culture of outsourcing the necessary bonding time to screens, school or extra activities that break up the family unit. Stay as connected as possible, rather than merely going through the motions to “get through” this most precious season of life as you raise a family. Nothing else in life will ever matter more than your faith, marriage and children.”

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Oh this family lives out this passage in such lovely ways! Natalie & Shawn are clients that have become treasured friends and fellow homeschoolers. We have much in common and it’s always a blessing to learn from their family-centered lifestyle. Their 5 kiddos are some of the BEST around and are always a TREAT to photograph! This years family session took place during a winter sunset around the cute Christmas trees @dullstreefarm in Thorntown, Indiana. It was a chilly, blustery day November day, however you’d never know we were all freezing with red hands/cheeks and chattering teeth. Even as this family grows and they have older children, I adore how playful, relaxed and happy they are during annual photos. Thanks for being my favorites, Holstien family! XOXO - Stefanie

Winter is the perfect time for realtors to refresh

Images filled with quiet love, moments of silly la

Images filled with quiet love, moments of silly laughter, a few baby tears soothed by Mama & endless cuddles that portray how special parenthood is during this stage of life. What a beautiful sun-drenched evening spent together with darling past wedding clients. It’s an incredible honor to be a part of each joy-filled milestone in a couple’s story. Thank you, Jason & Rachael for inviting me to into your lives again! Motherhood & Fatherhood looks so so good on you both, & your tiny girls are simply precious 🙂

I strive to capture genuine connection & sweet relationships through every photo I take. I always have several poses of everyone “Looking at the camera”, however some of my favorite candid moments while photographing families with little kiddos will always be; The sound of children belly laughing while being chased or tickled by their parents silly games. Hand holding while walking together. My heart is giddy when dads effortlessly throw toddlers in the air & catch them with giant happy hugs unprompted. Watching mamas swoop up their babies while swaying back & forth to comfort them. Those little smiles shared between mom & dad throughout the beautiful chaos of childhood. All are fleeting stages that are worth documenting, because they will end up being your favorite images to cherish!

My limited calendar is OPEN for 2025. I’d love to add your family to my session dates this year! - Stefanie

Give the gift of heirloom images this holiday seas

Give the gift of heirloom images this holiday season! Invest in a photography session gift certificate for a spouse, family member or friend! Your loved one can then use the amount towards a family, newborn, senior, branding or engagement session throughout the year of 2025! Included in the purchase is a beautiful linen printed certificate { shown in picture } that will be mailed to your home address.

Allow someone special the MAGIC of unwrapping future memories! Timeless pictures that they’ll cherish as keepsakes for a lifetime.

Order prior to December 10th, to ensure Christmas delivery.

Email to purchase or to inquire with questions: hello@stefaniechilds.com

Wishing everyone the MERRIEST of HOLIDAYS this season! 🎄♥️

#indianaportraitphotographer #indianaphotographer #indianafamilyphotographer

I have an endless list of reasons to be Thankful t

I have an endless list of reasons to be Thankful this Holiday season. My greatest treasures are in this little square ♥️

Life simply becomes sweeter with every passing year. As I age, I grasp a greater understanding of how to feel genuine, consistent JOY. I discover it most when I choose to be fully present as a mama & wife, pray & read the Bible daily, have a heart overflowing with gratitude, walk in nature, seek peaceful atmospheres, escape online noise, live with intention, & ensure that I pause to truly notice even the smallest of God’s daily blessings. This cultivates genuine & lasting happiness through anything.

I choose not to spend much time on social media anymore, so here is a rare updated family photo taken in our woods 🥰 Our 3 kiddos are growing up so quickly, & I’m soaking in every ounce of time with them! We get to spend every single day homeschooling/adventuring together, & it is simply the BEST!

Our twin girls, Emmaline & Hazel just turned the big double digit of 10 years old on 11/24/24! Rhett is almost a teenager at 12.5yrs! Brock & I also hit a huge milestone of 23 years of being together this past summer 🤍

We have also added more little Labrador pups to our growing @heritagecreeklabs pack! 🐾 None of us could resist keeping a puppy from our 2 litters in 2024 🐾 Meet “Violet”, 1 of Sage’s Black Lab pups, & “Maple” the itty bitty Yellow Lab baby in Emmaline’s Arms. Willow has loved being able to raise one of her favorite puppies from her summer litter.

Wishing you the MERRIEST of HOLIDAYS! 🎄

An early morning summer Maternity session in a fie

An early morning summer Maternity session in a field, created sun-drenched, love-filled images of this darling family 🌻 These 3 can’t wait to meet their newest addition in late Fall! I can’t wait to photograph more of their journey through growing their family! From capturing Brittany & John’s engagement session, wedding day, 1st maternity + newborn session last summer & now their 2nd baby…our time together is always a TRUE DELIGHT!

Thank you @brittany_clayton_ @jpclayton92 for inviting me along on life’s most precious milestones! You’ve embraced parenthood with open arms, & your babies are beyond blessed to be raised by you!

My 🍂 Autumn calendar is already quickly filling

My 🍂 Autumn calendar is already quickly filling up for family, senior, branding, engagement & newborn sessions! There are never enough Fall dates to go around in September through early November, so I would LOVE to add YOU to my bookings before my limited availability is fully reserved.

Investment Package:
* 1-2 hours of photographing time during the session
* Location: Outdoors or In-home
* 100+ classically edited, high-res images with print release
* Online gallery for viewing & downloading for 1 year
* Pre-planning, attire advice & post production edits
* Printing lab recommendations for personal printing
* Full Investment, signed contact & questionnaire required at booking to reserve the session date

I photograph portrait sessions Monday - Thursday. The most flattering & pretty sunlight appears during the morning or evening hours for outdoor sessions. In-home sessions for families or branding clients may be photographed throughout the day while the brightest indoor natural light is available.

I’m looking forward to my 19th year of Fall sessions! It’s always my favorite season because of the crisp temps, vibrant earth tones in my backdrops & the adorable Autumn attire my clients wear 🍁 Comment below, tag a friend or message me!

Inquire for Investment details
Email: hello@stefaniechilds.com

“Slow down & breathe it in. Everything we need t

“Slow down & breathe it in. Everything we need that is truly important right now, is within the walls of the home. Everyday our children invite us to slow down with them. Accept the precious invitation. There will come a day in the not so distant future, when the roles will reverse & you’ll want nothing more than your child to accept your invite to slow down with you.“ 🤍🤍🤍

There are dozens upon dozens of the sweetest images from this in-home lifestyle family session to share. Danielle, your adorable family of 3 was so much fun to document. Thank you for inviting me into your gorgeous home during this special season of life with your first baby girl. She is one loved little lady, & every single photo radiates the admiration your share for her! I’m already looking forward to photographing her as she grows up! @danielleawolfe
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“Be yourself, so that those who are looking for

“Be yourself, so that those who are looking for YOU can find you”

Congrats to @paytonmarkle7176 for graduating high school, & soaring into the world with endless potential! I know her future is bright! Payton’s natural beauty radiated in every single image from her gorgeous senior portrait session at #coxhallgardens !

“A strong marriage is wildly full of beauty, & e

“A strong marriage is wildly full of beauty, & endless grueling work. A recommitment the faithful husband & wife choose to make every single day 🤍 You’ll never grow as much with anyone else. Imagine the ever changing versions of yourselves you’ll lay to rest & the marvelous renditions you’ll have the opportunity to grow into throughout the decades to come!”

@marissa_janae13 Your greenhouse wedding day was such a dreamy celebration of the start of your beautiful love story! 🌻 What an honor it was for Brock & I to be a part of it! I’m looking forward to watching your marriage grow in the years to come, with every milestone you reach!.
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Do you know what matters most when striving to rai

Do you know what matters most when striving to raise a self-confident child?
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* Your unconditional love, no matter what.
* Being mindful of your words, they hold endless power.
* Validating their feelings.
* Listening to them, they need to feel heard & understood.
* Giving them lots of time to play & be in nature, sunshine & fresh air. Be outside as much as possible!
* Building life skills, let them help around the home daily.
* Being a confident model for them to imitate. Appreciate your own body, mind & unique personality.
* Strive to always be as calm & patient as possible with them. Pray daily for God to give you more patience!
* Being kind & respectful to everyone you interact with. Emulate how you would want someone to treat your own family members.
* Read books together, & also let them see you dive into books solo. More books, less screen time.
* Pray together. Teach them to turn to God rather than the world.
* Choose slowness over busyness. It’s in the slow pace where the special moments of life are found!
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The small mindful interactions every single day, add up to a life of purpose & genuine joy.

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Awwww the darling Howard family! @katrinadh thank you for inviting me into your home twice over the past year as your girls have grown. I adore the happiness & laughter we captured on film together! Your daughters are being surrounded by such tender love & are truly blessed to get to be raised in your home. Each image radiates true happiness! I also ♥️ the classic black/whites!

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