The Stevens family has graced my lens once again! This time, we’re celebrating Elliot turning 3 and Dallas turning 2. These boys make every shot look like a catalog ad. They’re so deliciously adorable that even their mean mugs are worth framing. The Stevens crew turns their sessions into one big play date and I could not love it more. In fact, one of my favorite pictures is Dallas’s quivery lip when his tower fell over. Two seconds later and he was back to stacking a new one.

Spring is coming soon, and you know what that means: wedding season is right around the corner! I have an absolutely amazing line up for 2026, but before it's time to say "I do", one of my first brides of the year celebrated her time as a fiancé with a western-themed shower. Lauren had an amazing bridal shower surrounded by all of the important women in her life. My favorite part was her request for vintage, antique or thrifted gifts. Some were passed down from generations, s

I'm so excited to introduce the newest little Stuckwisch! Lucy and Chad had the sweetest pregnancy announcement session followed by a maternity session of winter wonderland dreams, so I knew their newborn session would be nothing short of precious. Even I wasn't prepared! Wyatt is an absolute cutie-pie. He was super alert and perfectly calm the entire time. Their home was peaceful and warm and all of that made for some very cuddly shots. Wyatt's massive blue eyes sure didn'

The Weyers are back! I'm so excited to feature their last session as a family of three. How crazy is that?! I've known these two since they were engaged. In every stage of their relationship, Shelby and Ben are the perfect models. They are also the perfect girl parents. Everything is pink and frilly and so sugary sweet. That's why I'm so excited to see another little Weyer princess enter the chat!

Madalyn and James' engagement session at the Indiana Statehouse felt like stepping into a modern Jane Austen film. Every detailed column, marble staircase, and glowing chandelier had me in a composition wonderland. The setting was so deeply romantic, but the real showstopper was the love between this beautiful couple. This incredible building provided the perfect canvas to show off the relationship between the future Mr. & Mrs. VanDrunen. Their bond is timeless, yet relaxed.

Maybe it's because the Lion King has been on at my house on repeat, but the entire time I was looking through Brittany and Derek's maternity pictures, the Circle of Life kept playing in my head. It could also be the fact that this entire maternity session is a full-circle moment for me. The first time I met Derek was right here at Hardy Lake four years ago for family pictures . Since then, I've shot their engagement session , the incredibly beautiful wedding , and now the Rie

I just finished my "Best of 2025" post and it's crazy to think that this little guy was one of my very first sessions last year. He was the teeniest, cuddliest little newborn and now he's becoming a toddler right before our eyes! Although, he's still mighty cuddly. Benjamin loves Mickey Mouse, furniture surfing, and his parents. There for a second, we thought he liked cupcakes too! A man is entitled to change his mind, after all, and a cupcake tantrum is always fun to photogr

This is one of those "pinch me" moments. What was once a far-fetched dream is now hundreds of realities. The fact that this doesn’t even scratch the surface of what all 2025 was... There are a lot of emotions I feel when I look back at these images: joy, excitement, shock, reverence, grief, relief, optimism, triumph... but if I had to choose just one word to sum up what I'm feeling, it would be gratitude. Look at all of these beautiful people. I've made so many friends along

How could I not start off this post with praise?! When you plan a wedding in December, the weather is probably the primary concern. Any bride and groom want their guests to be safe and comfortable, but as a photographer, I'm not-so-secretly hoping for a ton of fluffy snow. So when massive movie-style snowflakes were falling down the night before the Nickell's big day, I couldn't hardly contain my excitement. What's even better is that God allowed us to wake up to a beautiful,

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Family session time! This time, the Petersen family met me right after ball practice and right before a ball game. Whew! Life is like that right now. That’s why these moments in front of the camera are so important. When I look back at the framed sessions on my wall, I don’t remember the chaos or the tight schedules. I remember the giggles and the tiny hands holding mine. I hope that’s what the Petersens remember too. I took pictures