Featured blog posts for Expecting and New Moms

From A New Hope to One Year Old: A Baby Boy’s Star Wars-Inspired Journey
From a long-awaited miracle to a galaxy of milestones—this baby boy’s journey from newborn to first birthday is captured in fine art portraits filled with love, joy, and Star Wars-inspired details. Explore how one Indianapolis family’s story of hope was beautifully celebrated through every session, from tiny toes to cake smash.

An Enchanting Outdoor Maternity Portrait Session in Indianapolis
Experience a magical outdoor maternity session inspired by a Tangled fairytale. Serving Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, and Westfield, Indiana.

Elegant Maternity Session with Horses | Heirloom Portraits in Indianapolis
This elegant maternity session on this expecting mother’s private property beautifully celebrates the bond she has with her horses. See how her story was told through luxury portraiture—read the full blog post!

Making Mom Friends: 3 Ways to Connect With Other New Moms in the Indianapolis Area
You deserve the very best—not only in timeless, heirloom-quality maternity and newborn portraits, but in the support and connection that make motherhood truly beautiful. Discover ways to find meaningful mom friendships in Indianapolis—from baby-friendly fitness classes to inspiring local communities designed to support you every step of the way.

Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic Care: How this natural therapy benefits you and your baby
Join me as I have a conversation with an expert prenatal chiropractor here in the Indianapolis area! I’m not only here to provide beautiful heirloom maternity and newborn photos for you, but I also want to help you learn about the amazing benefits of chiropractic care for you and your baby!

Five stages of pregnancy you didn't know existed Part 4
Explore the lesser-known aspects of pregnancy, from conception to the mysterious "4th trimester," as we delve into the experiences and emotions of each stage. Learn about local resources in indianapolis to help you prepare for your pregnancy, newborn, and birth journey.

Five stages of pregnancy you didn't know existed Part 3
Explore the lesser-known aspects of pregnancy, from conception to the mysterious "4th trimester," as we delve into the experiences and emotions of each stage. Learn about local resources in indianapolis to help you prepare for your pregnancy, newborn, and birth journey.

Five stages of pregnancy you didn't know existed Part 2
Explore the lesser-known aspects of pregnancy, from conception to the mysterious "4th trimester," as we delve into the experiences and emotions of each stage. Learn about local resources in indianapolis to help you prepare for your pregnancy, newborn, and birth journey.

Five stages of pregnancy you didn't know existed Part 1
Explore the lesser-known aspects of pregnancy, from conception to the mysterious "4th trimester," as we delve into the experiences and emotions of each stage. Learn about local resources in indianapolis to help you prepare for your pregnancy, newborn, and birth journey.

Valentines themed newborn sessions
Check out several fun ways to incorporate a Valentines theme into your baby’s newborn session to celebrate their arrival during the month of February at my Indianapolis studio!

Destination maternity session | From Indianapolis to Natural Bridge State Park, Kentucky
Come along with me on a road trip from Indianapolis to Natural Bridge State Park in Kentucky where I met my sister in law and niece for a destination boho maternity session using the beautiful backdrop of Natural Bridge!


Five details you don't want to miss in the newborn stage
Once you have your new baby in your life, you won’t believe how many photos you’ll take. And while it’s great to capture all those little moments on your smartphone, there’s nothing as special as having heirloom quality professional photos of all the little details you want to remember. You can be sure there will be great effort to capture these special elements at your newborn session at my Indianapolis studio!

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Woodstock Newborn Session
From styling their first baby boy’s newborn session to have a Charlie Brown theme, to adding Snoopy when their second little boy arrived, to yet another baby boy posed as Woodstock, check out this fun blog post! You will find highlights of the journey of this family starting with their very first announcement telling the world of their first baby on the way to their third little boy! There are announcement, maternity and newborn photos with each new baby!

From Newborn to First Birthday | Bunny Themed Sessions
Tying a theme from your baby’s newborn photo session to his first birthday and cake smash photo session is such a fun way to celebrate! Check out this story of a little boy who has the nickname of “Bunny” and see how we connected some elements from his newborn session at my Indianapolis studio to his first birthday cake smash session!

Babies and Bumps event
Babies and Bumps is a special event that comes only once a year to the Indianapolis area. You don’t want to miss this amazing event that will provide so many resources and support to help you on your journey as an expectant and new parent! There will be giveaways, workshops, activities and more! Check out this blog post where you will find three important reasons you should attend this event on August 6, 2023!

Best locations for summer maternity sessions around Indianapolis
Check out this list of several types of locations in and around the Indianapolis area that are favorite spots for an Indiana summer maternity session!


Glamour maternity session
Check out this unique maternity session with some very special themes requested by momma including angel wings a sweet little crown, some clouds, and some gorgeous shimmery fabric! Most of this session was done at my Indianapolis studio!

An extra special newborn session
Check out this extra special newborn session at my studio in Indianapolis for a family that made it possible for my own son to celebrate life!