Featured blog posts for Expecting and New Moms

When Comfort Feels Out of Reach: A Curated Guide for Soothing Colicky and Fussy Babies in Indianapolis
Navigating a colicky or fussy newborn? Discover gentle, effective ways to soothe your baby and care for yourself. Discover thoughtful resources for Indianapolis area parents, including top recommendations for night nannies, newborn chiropractic care, postpartum doulas, and more. Designed for discerning families who value intentional, elevated support in early parenthood.

The Benefits of a Luxury Photography Experience for Expecting Moms in Indianapolis
Discover the benefits of a luxury maternity photography experience in Indianapolis. From stress-free sessions to stunning heirloom-quality portraits, see why expecting moms love a bespoke, fashion-inspired photoshoot.

6 Ways to Help Older Children Adjust to a New Sibling
Are you expecting baby #2? Check out my latest blog post where you will find practical tips and strategies you can use to prepare your older child for a new arrival. Learn what to do before baby arrives as well as tips for how to handle your older child after baby gets here!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!
A Day in the Life of a Newborn Photographer
Come with me and see a peek at the work behind the scenes before and after your special Indianapolis heirloom maternity, newborn, milestone or family photo session!

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!

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!