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Leah is wonderful to work with--and her work is gorgeous. She made our engagement shoot and wedding day lovely. She has the ability to make you feel at ease and capture the best moments between you and your partner. We highly recommend her and look forward to working with her for future life events!! She is just the best.

hayley

Leah captured the most beautiful photos of my family. She was easy to work with and made all of us feel comfortable. Her photos were delivered quickly after our session. Leah is a joy to work with. She is the person we reach out to for all our photography needs.

DANIELLE

These in-home newborn photos in Indianapolis, Indiana were so cozy and beautiful. I loved working with Lauren and her family again. I first got to work with them for their oldest son’s newborn photos, and it was such a treat to see them again for their second born son’s photos. In-home newborn photos are so […]

Family

February 7, 2023

In-Home Newborn Photos Indianapolis, Indiana

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I loved these holiday family photos in Indianapolis, Indiana recently. Working out of my studio at The Stutz Building is so much fun, and I loved the holiday set up I created for this year’s holiday mini sessions. I created a neutral holiday studio set up for photos Using painting drop cloths, a minimalist tree […]

Family

December 19, 2022

Holiday Family Photos in Indianapolis, Indiana

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I met the Wilhite family for fall family photos in Fishers, Indiana recently. The leaves are always so gorgeous in Indiana in the fall, and we lucked out with a pretty day for their family photos. We met for Fall Family photos in Fishers, Indiana at Flat Fork Creek Park Flat Fork Creek Park is […]

Family

December 1, 2022

Fall Family Photos in Fishers, Indiana

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These sunrise family photos in Carmel, Indiana were so much fun. I absolutely loved this twist on a typical family session, and was so grateful for Teresa suggesting it. I’ve had the honor of working with this family for a few years, and every time makes me so happy. We met for sunrise photos in […]

Family

November 22, 2022

Sunrise Family Photos in Carmel, Indiana: The Rathburn Family

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In this fourth episode of The Photo Concierge Podcast, I talk about why your home might be the perfect photo location. I’m talking to family clients in this episode and some tips on embracing the chaos of life. Consider embracing some of the beautiful chaos of family life I’m moving toward a style of photographing […]

Podcast

July 8, 2022

The Photo Concierge Podcast: Why Your Home Might Be The Perfect Photo Location

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

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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

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I’m so excited to announce Fall Mini Sessions at Cobus Creek Park in Elkhart County Indiana on October 17, 2021. Slots will begin in the morning and end just before sunset, and are 20 minutes for $185 and include 20-30 images delivered via digital gallery. I *love* fall minis because they are a chance to […]

Photography

September 2, 2021

Fall Mini Sessions at Cobus Creek Park | South Bend Family Photographer

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Lifestyle newborn sessions are so beautiful, and sometimes I offer a mini option for families who don’t need or want a long newborn session. The T family welcomed a new baby into their fam, and I loved getting to photograph their in-home newborn photos. These sessions are relaxed, laid back, and it gives families a […]

Family

June 13, 2020

A Warm In-Home Mini Newborn Session | Indianapolis Lifestyle Newborn Session | Indiana Photographer