Lovely family | Indianapolis Family Photographer

I had the chance to meet this amazing family last weekend.  It is always a fun challenge to photograph a large group, but these guys were so cooperative, they made my job not only easy but entertaining! :)

1) This one is a little bit of a blooper, but I still love it!  Grandpa is a little mischievous and I love the giggle from the little one as he tickles her.

2) BIG family... and so very good looking!!
3) What a sweet group of grandchildren!!  And I loved watching how well they all seemed to get along.  You are truly blessed!
4) We did all the sibling combinations.... which was needless to say, SO easy, in comparison to the big group! :) ha!!
5) So sweet!  I wanted to take the little girl home with me!!! She reminded me of my daughter a year ago.  
6) So fun!! I'm not sure the baby was as into this as we all were! But she was a trooper.
7) Can you believe those eyes?

8) These sisters were so sweet and bubbly... I so enjoyed talking with you ladies!

Thank you all for a wonderful couple of hours with you!

{Thankful Thursday} | Indianapolis Children's Photographer

Today I am thankful for :

1) Open windows and the smell of coffee.

2) Honest friendships.

3) The pool in our neighborhood, and watching my kiddos make their summer memories there with their friends.

4) Pedicures to cheer me up.... it is summer time, afterall!! :)

5) A fun night out with friends tonight!  Can't wait, girls. :)

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!  

Summer Fun | Indianapolis Lifestyle Photographer

These two crazy boys are some of my favorite little guys.... You may recognize them.  I began photographing their family when the youngest was a newborn and WOW they have grown up! Anyway, thank you for always welcoming me into your lives....  You already know how I feel about you all! :)

Here are some of my favorites from the day...

1) Could they be any cuter???

2) This was a harder shot than you might think! ha!! :)
3) I may need this printed for myself... how sweet!
4) I can absolutely not believe he is going to be in kindergarten this fall.  And he giggle and rolled his eyes appropriately when I asked him about cute girls.  Oh my!!
5) Can you believe his eyes?  I think he is so mischievous!!  Love that.
6) All families should have a tiki bar to have family portraits taken on! :) You guys are TOO sweet!
7) I wish I could remember what we were discussing here, but doesn't it look like I am being lectured? hmmm.  :)
8) You guys know you will have 2 heartbreakers on your hands, right??
9) There is something so boyish about this that makes me smile.

10) And are you KIDDING me??????  You may remember a very similar shot from a few summers ago of this little man's older brother.  I think we got it again, Dad!! :)  So happy with this.
Thank you for a lovely morning that reminded me why I love my job, yet again.

{Thankful Thursday} | Indianapolis Children's Photographer

Today I am thankful for....

1) A super productive week!

2) Summer camp..... Ha!! Do you think #1 is a direct result of this?? :)

3) Watching my little man grow up into a sensitive caring person who asks me if he can help me. HOW did I get so lucky?

4) New music.... always a good thing.  I think I can never have ENOUGH. :)

5) When my daughter sings in her sleep..... how can that NOT make me laugh?

Have a good day!!

N + A Wedding Part 3 | Indianapolis Wedding Photographer

One of my favorite things about weddings is observing all of the family interaction at the reception.  This group was a lot of fun and it did not take long for the party to get started!  Here are some of my favorites from the reception...

1) Two proud dads in a beautiful moment, toasting to their children's future.

2) And these rockstar flower girls earned their cake!! I think they told me at least 3 times during the day how happy they were to eat cake.  They lit up the room! :)
3) First dance...
4) You know I am a hands person.... :)
5) Love this father-daughter moment.....
6) And how about this proud dancing grandpa!!??
7)  Miss G put on quite a show.... She made us smile so many times... Shake it, girl!
8) Lots of laughter and smiles...
9) Remember how I promised to show you Dad's dance moves???  How about this....
10).... and this!??... 
11) and finally this!? :)
Thank you again!! Your gallery will be ready by the beginning of next week.

N + A Wedding Part 2 | Indianapolis Wedding Photographer

As promised, here are more of my favorites from my last wedding...

1) This is right after the ceremony and they were sneaking off for a few minutes to themselves.  Love the expressions!

2) Just loved the angle here.... and seriously with the car???? HOW FUN!!!
3) Little sister to the rockstar flower girls....   Click larger to check out her lashes.  SO not fair!!
4) Proud father/chauffeur..... :)
5) Sigh.... love the old classic feel.
6) Isn't she lovely???
7) Personally I love the moment RIGHT before a kiss.... the "almost kiss". 
8) Quite possibly one of the best billboards ever!!! :)  So fun.
Thanks again, guys!!! I hope you are enjoying wedding #2 in Mexico!!! :)

{Thankful Thursday} | Indianapolis Children's Photographer

Today I am thankful for....

1)  My best friend and how she has my back no matter what!

2)  Good music on rainy days......  (and umbrellas... ha!) 

3)  My friends at Panera Bread who let me work there alllllll day long...  (yes, I am a nerd).

4)  My awesome second shooter and friend Kayla who made me laugh all day long last week at the wedding.

5)  My parents and how they made me smile this week.

Have a great rainy Thursday!