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Lifestyle headshot sessions are quickly becoming some of my favorite shoots, and one of my first official headshot clients was Tanorria of Tanorria’s Table. She is a fabulous chef and cooking educator, anti-racism educator and activist, podcast host, and amazing person to know. It’s always been such a treat to work with her, and I’m […]

Photography

May 16, 2021

Tanorria | Indianapolis Lifestyle Headshot Session | Indianapolis Headshot Photographer

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I met Adaeze and her husband at Coxhall Gardens on a lovely late summer evening, one of those gorgeous Indiana nights where the golden light is so perfect. They were expecting their baby girl, and I was so excited to get to meet them before their newborn session. She wore the most lovely pink lace […]

Family, Maternity, Photography

December 10, 2020

A Dreamy Sunset Maternity Session | Coxhall Gardens | Indianapolis Photographer

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I’m so excited to share and promote a really amazing opportunity for Indianapolis couples looking to get married with an intimate and affordable option!   This micro-wedding event is perfect for couples who want to take the stress out of planning, keep their celebration small, and still have the touches and intentional details that make […]

Wedding

December 1, 2020

Tie the Knot at Neidhammer | Winter Micro Wedding Event January 2021|

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Whitney and Chris got married at Indiana City Brewing Company in an intimate wedding that was so relaxed and beautiful. They created a day that felt right for them and picked things and left things out that did or didn’t fit their vision. Because of that, they got to visit with all of their guests, […]

Wedding

November 12, 2020

Chris & Whitney’s Intimate Wedding | Indiana City Brewing Company | Indianapolis Wedding Photographer

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 When I first met Kimberly and Wil, they were so kind and warm, the sweetest couple. Their personalities are different but go so well together and you can tell that they love each other so much just being around them. I loved getting to know them and I’m still honored that they chose me to […]

Wedding

November 5, 2020

Wil & Kimberly | Indiana Statehouse Wedding | Indianapolis Wedding Photography

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Wedding shows can be a lot to take in for couples, and a lot to put in for vendors. As someone who loves to connect through conversation in a non-high-pressure environment, it can feel weird to try to talk to hundreds of people at once. But thankfully, I’ve learned to connect with the people at […]

Engagement

October 27, 2020

Anna & Dane | Indianapolis Engagement Session | Holliday Park

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The first time I met Hannah for coffee to talk about wedding photography, she was so warm and laid back, and I knew she would be amazing to work with. We chatted about her and Nolan, their story, and the things that were important to them for wedding photography. Oh, and we met at Bovaconti […]

Engagement

September 20, 2020

Hannah & Nolan | Downtown Indianapolis and Irvington Engagement Session | Indianapolis Engagement Photography

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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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I met Lori and Alex at one of my favorite spots to photograph in Indianapolis, Holcomb Gardens on the campus of Butler University here in town. There are so many lovely spots there along the canal and in the lovely gardens, and especially at sunset, it can be so perfect for photos. They brought their […]

Family, Photography

August 17, 2020

The Stanley Family | Holcomb Gardens | Indianapolis Family Photography

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