Are you kidding me?! I just did a session in the hundred acre wood. Marley's second round of senior pictures are absolutely magical. She wanted fall colors, and, boy, did she ever get them! We found the one and only break in this series of drizzly days and took full advantage. I am forever in awe of her spirit and sense of adventure. Every time I take her picture, it feels like I'm on a quest and I love it. Doesn't hurt at all that she's gorgeous and has perfect hair and teet

If you're a faithful subscriber to this blog, first of all: thank you. But also, I'm sorry for bombarding your email with four posts this evening. It's been a crazy busy week! In fact, it's been a crazy busy decade! But there's absolutely not one thing I would change about it because for the past 10 years, I've had the honor of being married to the best person I know. This past Friday, 10/24/25, Josh and I celebrated our 10th anniversary. When he asked me months ago what I wa

My beautiful Grandma, Grace, turns 80 this Friday! To celebrate, we threw her a party filled with lots of her favorite people. So many friends and family traveled to spend the afternoon with her, laughing and reminiscing on old times. You can tell by the look on her face how much she enjoyed it and we thank everyone for helping make it so wonderful! Thanks to The 82 Building for hosting our event, and, as always, thanks to my amazing family for always lending helping hands.

It's my model family, back once again to grace the blog this fine evening! Brett, Melanie, Lillie, and Beckham met me to update their family portrait since these kiddos are actually growing right before our eyes! It's crazy how quickly the time flies, but one thing has remained the same: this is the prettiest family ever. No matter what day Melanie and I decide to mark down for a session, it is always gorgeous. The Indiana sunset was absolutely magical and the moments between

Do you all remember the gorgeous wedding I shot last year at Paris Park? The one with the adorable first look and stunning fall colors? Well, that couple is now a family! Jeremy and Elizabeth have welcomed their adorable baby girl, Macie Sophia, into the world. Let me just tell ya, she is a doll baby. Her perfectly pouty lips and dainty little fingers were so much fun to photograph. The sweet little milk dots around her nose, the birthmark on her forehead, and those incredi

Once Upon a Time in a far away kingdom rich in tradition and family values, there lived a young Princess named Abigail. She was kind, beautiful, and beloved by all. She grew up in a castle full of love and laughter. One by one, she watched as other members of the royal family found their perfect match and said their vows. Although the Princess was strong, witty, and full of spunk all on her own, she couldn’t help but dream about finding her very own Prince Charming. To say “I

What makes the perfect fall family session? Is it the perfect fall colors? Perfect fall weather? Perfect outfits? Perfect smiles? Maybe it’s the pure joy and love in a family that lights up the lens. Believe you me, I’ve witnessed some pretty perfect fall family sessions before, but I’m still not sure which element makes them perfect . But I am sure that whatever it is, the Newtons have it! The truth is, no family is perfect. Not every single moment is sunshine and rainbows.

I feel like if you've been a faithful TAL blog follower, it's about time I give you a little insider info, right? Spill the tea if you will? I've learned a lot of things behind the camera over the years, and a few of them have been downright surprising. One of those being that... come in closer... senior boys can be the pickiest clients. I said it. They all really want their hair, their shoes, their hats, their cars to look perfect. Can't say I blame them! It just kinda shock

Whew! A full day on Saturday makes for a full blog on Monday! Stay with me, though, because this session is perfection. Not because we had incredible weather, or the cutest fur babies, or even the golden-est golden hour, but because the almost Mr. and Mrs. Stickels are a dream to capture. I've taken Caven's picture as a son, brother, uncle, groomsman, and now a fiancé, but I can't even tell you how excited I am to see him as a groom next summer! And then a husband forever aft

My cup was running over this Saturday with a full calendar of sweet sessions. One in particular was very dear to me. My lovely friend, Kimmie, is in her bridal era! She deserves every ounce of celebration that she can get, including the perfect bridal shower! Overflowing with hugs, support, wisdom, laughter, and a whole lotta fall decor, we all had a blast showing the soon-to-be Mrs. Nickell some love. We sampled some yummies, played some games, and even helped create candles

Look at Miss Princess all decked out in pink for her first birthday! Evalynn has brought more joy to this earth in her one year of life than anyone ever thought possible. She's spunky, but ridiculously sweet. As long as the right cheerleaders are behind the camera (thanks, Aunt Brooke) she is the easiest to make smile. Like ever. She loves to use her voice, clap, speed crawl, and she's a pretty good icing painter too! Just like a true lady, Evalynn took on this cake thing wit

My husband thinks I'm nuts, but the past couple of days have been my favorite kind of weather. Gloomy, drizzly, gray fall days. I heated...

What a precious, storybook session. I love shooting lifestyle newborn sessions because it's like taking a little peek into a family's...

What a perfect fall family session! The Fugates were one of, if not my very first paid family session way back when. A few things have...

Please help me introduce the Carnes! Finally! I feel like we all have lived 10 different lives since the first time we met, but one thing...