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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

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 

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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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Since I’m forever catching up on blogging, I wanted to get this post out of photos I took of my brother, Jonah, who is Aye Cay. He’s a pretty talented musician, an even greater human, and if you’ve been lucky enough to listen to him perform or know him, then you know what I mean. […]

Photography

September 14, 2020

Summer Sunset Headshots by a Lake |Indiana Photographer | Aye Cay

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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

A few weeks ago, I held a giveaway on Instagram for a mini session in Indy and Katie was the winner. I was so thrilled that I got to meet Katie and Nico and photograph them! Turns out they are engaged, but hadn’t really decided to have engagement photos taken since they’ll be having a […]

Engagement

June 12, 2020

Katie + Nico | Holcomb Gardens | Indianapolis Engagement Photos

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Lifestyle headshot sessions can be bright, relaxed, and fun, and every time I shoot headshots, I love it even more. I have gotten the chance to work with so many amazing entrepreneurs in Indiana, and this was another amazing session. Working with Mary for some fun lifestyle headshots in a gorgeous Sobro, Indianapolis Airbnb was […]

Photography

May 20, 2020

Mary’s Colorful Lifestyle Headshot Session | Indianapolis Lifestyle Headshot Photography

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With some extra time around the house these days, I wanted to start catching up on all the blog posts I’ve been meaning to publish! I had so many amazing sessions and weddings in 2019, and I want to put them out there. Making the most of this down time right now, and blogging is […]

Photography

March 24, 2020

Mary & Bryan | Fountain Square Indianapolis Couple’s Photography Session

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When I’m not photographing weddings and family sessions, I sometimes get to work with amazing people for lifestyle headshot sessions. As someone who is online, showing up in the social media world, I know what it’s like to need great headshots! And I’m not talking your dated blue backdrop, flash-in-the-face, hand-on-the-chin, look, friends! Let’s just […]

Photography

March 2, 2020

Joelle & Sam | Downtown Indianapolis Lifestyle Headshot Session

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The Haven Workshop is a space for photographers who are building their businesses, looking for encouragement, and seeking inspiration, all while pursuing their passion of photography. It’s a safe space, a welcoming to all space, a space that feels homey and laid back.

Photography

January 23, 2020

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