Wedding Inspiration & Expert Tips for South Bend, Indiana Couples

The bLog

This studio newborn session in Indianapolis was full of life and love, and it was really beautiful. Charne reached out about newborn photos and opted to shoot in my downtown Indianapolis studio space. I love getting to work with families in the studio because of the neutral backdrop and minimalist space. It helps them to […]

Family

July 17, 2022

The Gross Family: A Studio Newborn Session in Indianapolis

studio-newborn-session-Indianapolis

This in-home session in Indianapolis Indiana was really amazing and I loved getting to spend the morning with Kate and Phil in their beautiful home. Kate and Phil are past clients My heart fills up so much when I get to photograph past clients. The connection is there and I love seeing how their lives […]

Family

July 6, 2022

Kate & Phil: An In-Home Session in Indianapolis Indiana

in-home-session-Indianapolis-Indiana

It’s not often that I get to take graduation photos, but I loved getting to spend some time with Mika photographing her Master’s graduation photos at IUPUI. The campus is so gorgeous, and I loved celebrating with her and seeing some fun spots that were special to Mika. We found some fun spots for graduation […]

Family

June 13, 2022

Mika: Graduation Photos at IUPUI 

graduation-photos-IUPUI

This family photo session in Granger, Indiana was so amazing because it took place in the very neighborhood I live in! My sister introduced me to Kristine last year, and Kristine reached out for family photos recently. She and Troy have three beautiful daughters and two amazing doggos, and I loved getting to photograph them […]

Family

June 7, 2022

The Jones Family: Family Photo session in Granger, Indiana 

family-photo-session-Granger-Indiana

This family photo session at New Buffalo Beach in New Buffalo, Michigan was so perfect! I’ve enjoyed exploring the Southwest Michigan area after moving to Northern Indiana, and it’s been amazing. I love all the beach access points and how amazing it is to be near Lake Michigan. It was so lovely working with the […]

Family

May 24, 2022

The Bryan Family: Family Photo Session at New Buffalo Beach 

Leah Rife Photo, Elkhart Family Photos, Elkhart Family Photographer, Granger Family Photographer, Granger Family Photography, Michiana Family Photographer, Michiana Family Photography, South Bend Family Photographer, South Bend Family Photography, South Bend, Indiana, Elkhart, Indiana, Michiana Photographer

This lifestyle newborn session in Greenwood, Indiana was a reminder once again of why I love working with families. I’ve been working with this family for a few years now. It warms my heart so much when I get to work repeatedly with families. Jessie co-owns Revel Design and I’ve also had the honor of […]

Family

March 30, 2022

A Lifestyle Newborn Session in Greenwood, Indiana

indiana lifestyle newborn photographer

In-home newborn photography is something I love to photograph. I take a lifestyle approach to newborn sessions by photographing in a way that documents a family welcoming a baby into their home and lives. This looks like moments over strict posing and gentle posing guidance. I’ve had the honor of working with this amazing family […]

Family

March 21, 2022

In-Home Newborn Photography | Indiana Photographer

Leah Rife Photo Newborn Photographer in Indiana