Featured blog posts for Expecting and New Moms

How to get your house newborn-ready in just two weeks
In this blog post from your Indianapolis Newborn Photographer, you'll discover out-of-the-box tips and tricks from an experienced mom to get your home newborn-ready in a short timeframe, without the stress and overwhelm. From creating a nursing station to baby-proofing your home, these practical and unique ideas will help you feel confident and prepared for your new bundle of joy.

Isla and Selah | NICU warriors Part 2
Enjoy highlights of this special baby twin girl spring session in my Indianapolis studio. These girls were in the NICU at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis for 147 days, and this post celebrates the miracles they are and how far they have come!

Isla and Selah | NICU warriors Part 1
Check out this heartwarming story of the miracle of life God gave to these twin baby girl NICU warriors! See highlights of their Christmas themed photos done in the NICU as well as some other set ups we did during their session at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis.

Enhancing your newborn session with fresh flowers
Check out the highlights of this newborn session of a sweet newborn baby girl posed with fresh tulips in my Indianapolis studio!

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 Newborn Session | Kinley and Momma's Horse
Check out this destination newborn session where I traveled from Indianapolis to Kentucky to include momma’s favorite horse in her baby’s newborn session!


The trickiest but cutest newborn poses
Check out five of the trickiest newborn poses that are the most loved and requested at newborn sessions at my Indianapolis studio! Enjoy seeing highlights of each pose as well as a brief explanation of what goes into creating your heirloom photos with each pose!

From newborn to first birthday | Esther's Cake Smash Session
Check out this fun cake smash session that features separate set ups including Winnie the Pooh, a sweet little angel in the clouds, and a beautiful white, blush pink and gold cake smash! Catch a sneak peek of some of the birthday girl’s newborn photos one year prior in my studio on the east side of Indianapolis!

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!

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!

Displaying your heirloom photos
Every photo package with Memory Lane Photography includes a gift certificate to be applied toward art work to beautifully display your heirloom photos. Check out this post that highlights ways you can use your art work gift certificate from your maternity, newborn or milestone session here in Indianapolis!

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!

Five things to consider when planning your newborn session
Here are five things to consider when planning your newborn session at my studio on the east side of Indianapolis!


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!


The miracle of Charlie Joe, Part 2 | Rainbow Baby Newborn session
Check out this special blog highlighting photos from the newborn session at my Indianapolis studio of little Charlie Joe, a precious rainbow baby boy who was gifted to a mommy and daddy that waited a very long time to meet him!

