Allow me to introduce you to the Riley family! Although to me, these images are filled with familiar faces. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing this bunch for decades and getting to watch them expand into the family they are today is so special. Breanne and I have shared many an adventure, and I first met her brothers at a backyard pool party many moons ago. From sleepovers to basketball games, movie theaters, and amusement parks- there is no shortage of memories. Now here they

One thing I love about photography as an art is how it evolves with you. Lately, I've discovered that instead of trying to fit each image into a certain style, it's a lot more fun to edit images to how they felt in the moment. I want to shoot and edit true to life, true to color, and true to emotion. My job is to capture the magic of the moment without distorting the memory that's already there. Especially for weddings, I want to be true to the day. This day was overcast. Thi

I had the sweetest little visitor this week. Mr. Theodor has made his appearance and he has already proven true to his name. Just like a real teddy bear, this little boy takes his cuddles very seriously. He was perfect and content in his sweet swaddles, but nothing made him happier than snuggling up to his mommy. I loved getting to highlight his little features. From his dark locks to the little milk dots on his nose, these are the best parts of having a newborn. There's noth

As if this season hasn’t been wonderful enough, here come Lauren and Emory with this dream of an engagement session. This beautiful couple met me at Lanier Mansion to stroll along the grounds and snuggle up for some sweet portraits. I loved seeing the way these two lit up in front of the camera. Every single giggle was a reflection of their relationship. Lauren, just as gentle as she is beautiful, absolutely shines with Emory. He’s so stable and supportive. Although they clai

That's right! Somehow it has already been two years since we first met Miss Goldie. The world is brighter, bigger, and all around a lot more fun since she's been in it. This little ham loves to show off for the camera, but she also loves to remind us that she runs the show. She keeps us in a good balance between work and play, but the best shots are when the two overlap. Featuring her sweet family, this session highlighted Goldie entering her next era with a bang. From firewo

My almost-seven-year-old son's newest favorite phrase is "feast your eyes" and I suppose that's why my initial thought for an opening to this post was: Feast your eyes upon this adorable little nugget! Because Mr. Grayson certainly is scrumptious! What an incredibly calm session he gave us. He's a simple little man. Only fussing if he wanted a snack. He's easy to please and even easier to photograph! As crazy as it may be, I remember my own little boy being about this size an

Someone asked me yesterday if I get a lot of clients who book year after year. I told her yes, and it’s the best feeling ever. I can’t even explain how rewarding it is to watch children grow up to become adults, couples grow into families, and families grow even bigger. The Stickels family has been a steady and wonderful presence in my photography journey. From surprise proposals, to weddings, to babies and family sessions, I’ve grown to adore this bunch and feel right at hom

This is one of those "pinch me" sessions. Lexi and Micah are getting married in October, so for their engagement session, I met them at the place where Micah asked Lexi to be his girlfriend and then on the bridge where he proposed. When I tell you that I am in love with these images, I'm under-exaggerating. Lexi and Micah had the most beautiful, sun-filtered session. I'll let you in on a little photographer's secret: real sun-filtering is a very difficult task. I used to be a

I've had my baby girl names picked out since I was a teenager. I always wanted to honor all four of mine and Josh's grandmothers if we were to have two girls. Evelyn Claire after Evalee and Clara and Merritt Grace after Mary and Grace. One small tweak to Maizy and we have four wonderful women represented in our sweet girls! Miss Arizona comes at quite a coincidental time for the O'Neal family. Just weeks before she was due, the family lost a very influential woman. Arizona's

I’ve been able to work as a photographer in some crazy places. I’ve done a senior session for a stranger in Alaska. Shot my best friend’s wedding in Utah. I’ve been to Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio, and of course, all over our great state of Indiana. All adventures I will forever cherish, but I cannot lie: it was kind of nice to be able to get into the old blue truck and drive about 30 seconds down the road to the Johnson Ranch to shoot this beautiful wedding for my swe