Their day started with a questionable weather forecast that got all of the rain out of it's system in perfect time for Travis and Julie's outdoor wedding ceremony at the beautiful Jone's Crossing Banquet and Event Center. The ceremony site was out of this world with a giant waterfall in the background as well as a host of gorgeous palm trees and flowers. The sun even made an appearance for some absolutely stunning(if not a little warm) light.
Read moreAnderson is 1! | Studio portrait photographer in Speedway Indiana
For Anderson's first birthday, his mommas planned him a rookie of the year baseball celebration. So it was only fitting that our cake smash was decked out with lots of awesome baseball themed props and an absolutely adorable smash cake decorated to look like a baseball. I know Katie and Kelly were a little worried he would hate the cake as some kiddos do but, I am happy to report that Anderson LOVED his cake!
Read moreSarah + Ryan = 5 | Indianapolis lifestyle newborn photographer
Little Elise is the newest addition to the wonderful Akel family. Her big brother and sister think she's pretty great and I would have to agree. Elise was such an awesome sleeper, though she preferred to have her feet stretched out, thank you very much. :)
Read moreMichelle + Bud = Married! | Beach Themed wedding at the Art Sanctuary of Indiana
Michelle and Bud had a lovely beach themed wedding inspired by Bud's proposal and their planned honey moon destination! How fun is that?! Michelle carried a beautiful tropical flower bouquet with some shells mixed in for some added fun and their dessert table was out of this world!
Read moreSurprise Mother's Day family portraits for Char
For Mother's Day this year, Adri, Nikole and Doug surprised Char with family portraits out at one of my favorite spots! As it happens, they are good friends with my parents which made for a perfect cover to get her all dressed up and out to the pond for the session.
Read moreDanielle + Bryan = Married! | Clayshire Castle wedding photographer
Danielle and Bryan had hoped to get married in a castle so when they found Clayshire Castle right here in Indiana, they knew it was meant to be and set out to have a royal themed wedding! From start to finish, their day was amazing. The weather could not have been any better especially considering they had loads of fun yard games to play throughout the day.
Read moreElizabeth and Kyle welcome baby Leighland | Lifestyle newborn photographer
Friday I had the pleasure of meeting little miss Leighland, the newest addition to the Chasteen family - a crew I have had the absolute pleasure of photographing since way back when Kyle proposed to Elizabeth up at the skyline club in downtown Indianapolis. Her her first close-up, Kyle and Elizabeth opted to have her newborn portraits taken in her lovingly created nursery including the fun pallet wall you'll see.
Read moreJessica + Matt = 3! | Indianapolis studio newborn photographer
I absolutely love getting to follow couples on their journeys. Jessica and Matt are a perfect example of some really amazing people I have had the privilege of photographing for a few years now starting with their engagement session in Fountain Square and through their stunning wedding at the Indianapolis Zoo. I had the honor of meeting their newest addition, the adorable Ben here earlier this week in the studio.
Read moreLauren + Kyle = Happily Ever After | Beauty and the Beast wedding photographer in Columbus IN
Lauren and Kyle had a fairy tale wedding with a Beauty and the Beast theme(cue the total geeking out on my part) at the Elk's Lodge in Columbus Indiana. They chose the venue because it had a big hall filled with twinkle lights for their reception and an outdoor space for their ceremony. There were tons of awesome Disney songs and references(especially in the Maid of Honor's awesome speech) throughout the entire day.
Read moreMichelle + Jerald = Engaged! | Spring engagement by the pond
Michelle and Jerald have been waiting oh-so-patiently for spring to arrive and we were forced to reschedule a couple times when our dates happened to fall on crazy-chilly or generally gross and lingering wintery days. It was TOTALLY worth the wait as their engagement session happened to coincide with the magnolia tree by the pond coming into full bloom only days before.
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