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Family Portraits

Family Portrait Sessions

$799  Investment

I strive to create family images that beautifully tell the story of connection, warmth & genuine love.  Pulling viewers into that very space of time.  The adorable in-between simple gestures of emotion; how your little one plays with your hair, twirls in their favorite dress, a mama snuggling her babies, or how a husband offers his hand for guidance.  My profession lets me truly hold on to those tiny fleeting moments forever.  No one in your family will ever be younger than they are right now… let’s take the images today that you’ll want to have preserved tomorrow. 

I’ve photographed families, babies & high school seniors for the past 17+ years. Being invited into the lives of thousands of families since 2005, has been a true honor!  I photograph in a way in which I would want my own family documented.  Children & relationships change quickly, & I enjoy my yearly portrait clients who value the heartfelt images as much as me!

WHAT´S INCLUDED:

Photographic Timeframe:

1-2 hours.  Between chatting while kids warm up to me, walking around to various backdrops at a location & many snack breaks, I recommend planning for at least 1 hour.  Some parents worry their child won’t last that long, however the time ALWAYS flies by quickly.  I photograph very fast between poses, with constant silliness added in for smiles.  As a seasoned pro, I truly take advantage of every minute to provide my clients with as many amazing heartfelt photos as possible.  Parents never regret having a full session, because they’re always shocked by the amount of breathtaking images I’ve captured for them.  Great sessions simply take time to evolve.  There is value in the process!

Images Received:

Clients receive 100+ timelessly edited images within 2 weeks from their session date via a private viewing & download gallery.  All digital photos are high resolution with full print release.  I recommend multiple printing labs for personal printing.

Location Options:

Family sessions take place in a variety of locations; a client’s cozy home, outdoors in a country or garden setting, or around the streets of a local town for a more urban vibe. I desire my images to be true to the client’s personality & style. I email a list of my favorite locations or clients may suggest their own.

Attire:

Classically stylish attire makes a world of difference in the overall feel of photos.  Choosing outfits that’ll stand the test of time while being displayed on the walls of your home. Properly blending patterns & color tones lends to a well chosen cohesive look.  I email Pinterest links for suggestions, while also welcoming clients to text me their outfit choices for guidance. 

Baby’s 1st Year Package | 4 Sessions

Allow me to gift you with 4 portrait sessions. Each beautifully documenting the precious milestones of your darling baby’s first year of life on earth.  The sleepy days during those beginning months fly by all too quickly while then fading into new routines & growth.  Preserve the moments of the maternity journey, sweet newborn cuddles, the pure joy of the 6 month stage, & the excitement surrounding the 1 year birthday celebration.  Each heartfelt phase of your family’s journey throughout the wonderment of childhood.  Whether this is your first baby or 4th, I’ll include the entire family in each session.  Every Mama is thankful they chose to have these fleeting milestones photographed because the days are long but the years are truly too short.  Parenthood is a mixture of messy chaos & exquisite beauty.  Allow me to highlight the marvelous everyday blessings from a fresh perspective.  It’s the daily small moments that add up to an extraordinarily FULL life. 

My sessions blend candid lifestyle shots with relaxed posing.  Clients quickly become comfortable in front of my camera due to my lighthearted personality, silliness when interacting with kids & my attention to detail.  As a seasoned mom to 3 kiddos myself, { 8 yr. twin girls & a 10 yr. old son } I know the type of meaningful moments I’d want frozen in time.  Mamas are also often the ones taking the photos, so allowing them to be IN the emotion-filled poses, is very important to me. My style of editing is timeless so that you’ll love the look of the images on your walls for decades to come.  I’d love to have the honor of documenting this next chapter of motherhood for you.

WHAT´S INCLUDED:

4 Sessions Over 18 Months:

Maternity + Newborn + 6 Months + 1 Year Sessions  |  Save $500 total rather than individually paying per session

Photographic Timeframe:

1-2 hours per session.  Between feedings, calming babies, chatting while siblings warm up to me, walking around to various backdrops at location & relating to parents through hearing stories, I recommend planning for at least 1 hour.  Some parents worry their child won’t last that long, however the time ALWAYS flies by quickly.  I photograph very fast between poses, with constant silliness added in for smiles.  As a seasoned pro, I truly take advantage of every minute to provide my clients with as many amazing heartfelt photos as possible.  Parents never regret having a full session, because they’re always shocked by the amount of breathtaking images I’ve captured for them.  Great sessions simply take time to evolve.

Images Recieved:

Clients receive 100+ fully edited images within 2 weeks from their session date, via a viewing & download gallery.  All digital photos are high resolution with full print release.  I recommend multiple printing labs for personal printing.

Location + Attire:

Newborn sessions take place in my client’s cozy home around the living spaces, nursery & parents bedroom. Other sessions may be captured outdoors in a country or garden setting, the home or around the streets of a local town for a more urban vibe. I desire my images to be true to the client’s personality & style. 

Classically stylish attire makes a world of difference in the overall feel of photos.  Choosing outfits that’ll stand the test of time while being displayed on the walls of your home. Properly mixing patterns & color tones lends to an effortlessly blended look.  I email Pinterest links for suggestions, while also welcoming clients to text me their outfit choices for guidance. 

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High School Senior Session

$699 Investment

High School Seniors are at such an exciting & fun time in their lives. These sessions are a BLAST to photograph!  Seniors are filled with a zest for life that radiates anticipation, passion & genuine JOY.  I strive to truly capture the natural beauty within unique personalities.  Seniors girls simply become gorgeous models for a couple hours.  They soak up every minute of their blissful shoot!  High school guys are given plenty of guidance on posing to ensure they feel comfortable in front of the camera.  All of my Senior clients walk away smiling, after being given a confidence boost from seeing previews on the back of my camera!  Moms typically tag along for their son or daughter’s session too.  Be prepared for me to snap a few photos of the two of you together as a keepsake of Senior year!  I’m looking forward to meeting you both & photographing this huge milestone for your entire family.

WHAT´S INCLUDED:

Photographic Timeframe:

1-2 Hours of photographing time

Attire:

I recommend 3 outfit options.  One dressy, another casual & the third being attire that truly represents their unique personality.  Props such as a guitar, sports jersey, family pet, team apparel & more are always welcome as part of one of the outfits.

Location Options:

I have a list of my favorite central Indiana locations for senior sessions.  However I always ask if my clients have a meaningful location that would be a good fit for their session.  1-2 locations is adequate to fill the photography timeframe.

Images Received:

Most senior sessions will have 75+ final  images.  These timelessly edited digital photos will be delivered via a personalized viewing & download gallery within 2 weeks of the session. All photos are high resolution with full print release.  I recommend multiple printing labs for personal printing.

Engagement Sessions

$799 Investment

This exciting stage of life is incredibly special for couples.  The months leading up to the wedding fly by too quickly.  Choosing to have a beautiful collection of images that perfectly capture the current joy, hopeful future & valuable commitment to each other, is priceless.  Engagement sessions are also a practice round for wedding day photos.  The photographic time together allows you to become comfortable in front of the camera & with our easy going personalities.  You’ll learn how to effortlessly pose with our relaxed directions, becoming naturals when it comes to snuggling for the camera on the wedding day.  Read more about wedding photography HERE!

WHAT´S INCLUDED:

Photographic Timeframe

Sessions typically last 1-2 hours, depending on the amount of locations & outfits

Images Received:

Images are viewable & downloadable through a private online gallery within 2 weeks post session.  Clients receive an average of 100+ high resolution, timelessly edited images to cherish.  The session will remain active online for 1 year in the same gallery as the future wedding images.  

Location:

Choosing a location with special meaning or that perfectly blends with the couple’s true personality is the goal.  Whether it’s where you proposed, a favorite coffee shop, where you walk your dogs together or outdoors in the countryside, a garden setting or along the streets of a local town for a more urban vibe.

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CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY

Email to inquire about the best date & time for scheduling your portrait session

PLAN & PREPARE FOR SESSION

We’ll determine the perfect location & I’ll assist in choosing cohesive attire that truly captures your unqiue personalities

I PHOTOGRAPH YOUR SESSION

A relaxed, creative & JOY-filled photography experience that documents this special season of life before it fades away

I EDIT & DELIVER YOUR IMAGES

1-2 weeks post session, you’ll receive a link to your personalized online gallery to view & download the high resolution cohesively edited images

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The Waldroup Family | Newborn In-Home Session

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Mama & Son | Indiana Home Session

Being invited into the everyday home life of a family is extra special to me. Lizzy is an incredible mama to her little guy Jackson. She was wanting updated images of their special relationship during this season of their lives together. Mission accomplished because there were dozens upon dozens of favorites that perfectly captured their precious JOY as a pair.

The Smiths | Downtown Noblesville Indian Family Session

I had a fun evening photographing this crew of 4 around the historic city streets of Noblesville. Beautiful sisters Mia & Emerson were filled with energy & spunk as they posed, laughed & shined their vibrant personalities for my camera to document.

The Sparkmans | Family at Home Session in Indianapolis, IN

This adorable family invited me to photograph a session around the outside of their gorgeous downtown Indianapolis home. We were blessed with a gorgeous sun drenched early Fall morning as they played in the front & back yard, went for a walk in the neighborhood & played basketball together. Lauren & Jared are expecting their second baby in the coming winter, so these images perfectly document their current season of life as a family of only 3.

The Eisterhold Family | Newfields Session

A beautiful family and child session captured along the gardens of Newfields. Summer photography is always stunning at this Indianapolis, IN location.

The Lind Family | Newborn Session at Home

The sweetest newborn and family session captured in my client’s Indiana at home. Baby Eden is already one loved little girl!

The Markel Family | Indiana Spring Maternity Photographer

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

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The Bennetts | Studio Family Session

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

This darling family of six had their annual portrait session captured by the lake at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Richmanns | Family Session at Home | Noblesville, Indiana

It has been a treat to watch this family grow through “Baby’s 1st Year Sessions”. Maternity, Newborn & now the milestone of a 1 year lifestyle session at their home.

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The Hillocks | Family Home Session | Zionsville, IN Photographer

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The Hopkinson Family’s Garden Session at The Historic Ambassador House | Fishers, IN Photographer

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The Brouillette Family | Autumn Session in Danville, Indiana

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The Harkins Family | Sunflower + Farm Session

The Childs Farm | North Salem, IN: This ranks as one of my favorite sessions I photographed in 2021. It might be because my family ADORES the Harkins so so much, or it's that this group is simply photogenic in every way. We became fast friends in 2020 when I made the...

The Guffey Family | Fishers, Indiana Photographer

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Farm Mini Sessions | 2022

I’m excited to announce another round of our annual Farm Mini Sessions at our countryside property in North Salem, Indiana!  This summer's minis will include 20 minutes of photographing time around our gorgeous colorful sunflower field, the 100 year old barn &...

We look forward to our Fall family photos at our countryside farm session every single year.  These images are always treasured, & only you can capture our family so well.  We’re happy to be a part of your photography side of the world; Our time with you is priceless to us!

Jan Ward | Wedding & Yearly Family Portrait Client

Thank you so much Stefanie! LOVE all of the images. Oh my goodness — they are dreamy & I can’t wait to share them!  I adore the way you capture our family — you are the best! Appreciate you & your talents sweet friend!

Natalie Holstein | Yearly Family Portrait Client