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.
Custom Newborn Photography: The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift
The best Mother’s Day gift is one that will stand the test of time. See why gifting a bespoke, curated newborn session in Indianapolis is the best way to help a special mother in your life feel celebrated.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrating milestones with your baby | Newborn to first birthday
Check out this highlight of the difference a year makes in a sweet baby girl’s life! You will see highlights of her newborn photos and see some really fun and unique photos we did for her first birthday milestone session including some shots with her momma at my studio on the east side of Indianapolis!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!