Family

Newborn baby girl, three stunning sisters, a football player, and a model family

June 17, 2020 by kristeenmarie Leave a Comment

I’m pretty sure this family should be a professional model family. They were stunning – seriously stunning! In real life, they aren’t models. This sweet baby’s dad is a professional football player. I just loved having these guys in the studio. This little girls big sisters couldn’t have been more loving and sweet to their baby sister. It’s safe to say that this baby girl will never have a shortage of hugs and kisses. Baby sister didn’t seem to mind all the attention. She even gave us a few little newborn smiles throughout the session. All of the photos turned out so well and I just loved their outfits!

Such a fun and sweet newborn session! Welcome to the world sweet baby girl.

If you are interested in having your newborn baby photographed feel free to reach out. I’m an Indianapolis newborn photographer and I would love to have your little one in my studio. The best time to schedule your newborn session is before baby is born to ensure availability.

Filed Under: Carmel Indiana Child Photography, Carmel Indiana Newborn Photography by KristeenMarie, Family, Indiana Newborn Photography, Newborn, Studio

Who knew social distancing could look so good – Indianapolis Family Photographer

June 1, 2020 by kristeenmarie Leave a Comment

This was my very first session back after being closed down for 2 months-ish (I’ve kind of lost track of time at this point.) Let me tell you it felt SO good to be behind the camera again!! It felt so good to do something that felt normal. I was wearing a mask and keeping 6 feet between myself and my clients but it didn’t even matter. This felt more normal then anything I’ve done in the last few months. I was a little concerned that I wouldn’t be able to make kids smile with a mask on. That wasn’t the case! These kiddos loved hanging out even though I had a mask on and couldn’t touch them. So fun.

If you are looking for family pictures feel free to reach out. I’m an Indianapolis photographer and I would love to photograph your lovely family soon.

Filed Under: Coxhall Gardens Photography, Family, Indiana

Outdoor Newborn Sessions – Indianapolis Newborn Photographer

May 12, 2020 by kristeenmarie Leave a Comment

You guys – I love shooting in my studio but I also have a new love… shooting newborns outdoors! I’ve shot a handful of outdoor newborn sessions before COVID came to town but I’ve fallen in love with these sessions all over again. These sessions are a great option if you want a low contact session (I don’t even have to touch the baby and I’m 6 feet away!). I’m also happy to wear a mask on top of that if it makes you feel more comfortable.

But seriously how stunning is this family with their new baby girl! So stunning. I’ve been photographing this sweet family for years and it’s only fitting that I photograph them with their newest addition. The baby isn’t within that 14 day new baby window but with these outdoor sessions it doesn’t even matter. In fact I think that the pictures are made even better by the fact that the baby is older. Look at that eye contact! You don’t get that from at 2-week-old.

Anyways, maybe I’m just on a high from being able to photograph babies again. But I’m obsessed. Bring me all those newborns (old newborns or young newborns) and let’s shoot them outside at sunrise (like this session) or sunset!

It is possible to get newborn pictures while social distancing during this crazy time that is COVID quarantine. I would love to photograph your newborn if you live near Indianapolis. Let me know if you are looking for an Indianapolis newborn photographer and we can chat about your options for photography during this crazy time.

Filed Under: Carmel Indiana family photography, Children, Coxhall Gardens Photography, Family, Indiana, Indiana Newborn Photography, Newborn, Spring

Photographing Older Newborns Due to COVID-19

March 26, 2020 by kristeenmarie Leave a Comment

A lot has changed in the last few weeks due to COVID. I hope everyone is staying healthy and sane during this time of uncertainty. Please know that your family’s health and well being is at the utmost importance to me. That being said, it’s still killing me on the inside that I can’t photograph all your beautiful babies as they are being born. I’ve gotten so many emails and messages from clients and know that if I could, I would photograph your babies for you, but it’s just not possible at this time.

Please know that there will come a time (hopefully sooner rather then later) that I will be able to photograph your newborn! And know that you are in good hands. I have LOTS of experience photographing older newborns.

Typically, I like to photograph newborns within the first 14 days of life. This allows for those sleepy naked images. But there is so much more to each session then those images. When I photograph older newborn those images are not always possible (but sometimes they still are!). Instead we focus on wrapped baby images. Normally with older newborns we get lots of open eyes and fun expressions – so cute! Older newborns typically have better eye contact, full of expressions, and sometimes even a little more hair. Yes – your session will be a little different if we are photographing an older newborn but you will still love and cherish these images just as much.

Here are a few examples of older newborns in the studio.

These images are still perfect in every way, even though the babies are a little older!

Another option for older newborns is an in-home lifestyle newborn session. For these sessions it really doesn’t matter at all how old the baby is. We just keep the little one wrapped up for the entire session and he/she can sleep or not sleep. These sessions make for stunning images no matter the age of the baby.

My heart is breaking that I don’t get to see all of you in the studio every day! I miss my newborn cuddles!! But your family’s health and safety (especially with a new baby at home) is at the upmost importance. Please know that when we do photograph your new baby the images will reflect this time in their life and still be cherished for a lifetime to come.

I hope to see you and your family (with baby in tow) very soon in the studio or at your home. Feel free to reach out if you are looking for an Indianapolis photographer during this time. Stay safe everyone.

Filed Under: Family, Indiana, Indiana Newborn Photography, Newborn, Studio

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

January 8, 2020 by kristeenmarie Leave a Comment

From my family to yours, I hope you had a very happy New Year and a very Merry Christmas.

I used this holiday to take some pictures of my own kids (and some of our friends). I hope you enjoy our Christmas card picture featuring our two kids (Jack age 3.5 and Brynn 9 months) and our pup (Rosie the mini labradoodle).

And then I had the kids and their friends in the studio for some glitter fun. I’m testing out an idea for future sessions.

Filed Under: Family, Personal, Photography, Studio

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah with Apple and Honey – Indianapolis Family Photography

December 18, 2019 by kristeenmarie Leave a Comment

This year, from sundown on September 29 until sundown on October 1, people of the Jewish faith will celebrate Rosh Hashanah, which is a celebration of a new year. They celebrate in many ways, and with many customary dishes, but one of those ways is to eat sweet things like apples and honey to symbolize a sweet new year. For these clients, whom I have known since their baby was born, they wanted their family shoot to incorporate this holiday and special time.

The day of the shoot was just perfect. It was bright and sunny and an 85 degree day despite it being mid September. We definitely were able to get lots and lots of playing and action shots and their pup even joined them for this beautiful shoot. This sweet furry friend has been in all of the family pictures, including baby’s newborn session! I just LOVE when I get to continuously work with clients and watch the families grow and the little ones grow up over the years- it is one of the best parts of my job! I also love learning about these families and their traditions. I knew nothing about Rosh Hahanah before this session.

Happy Rosh Hashanah to this wonderful family!

If you are looking for a family photographer in Indianapolis , someone to capture the traditions and special moments of your family, be sure to send me a message. I would love to meet your family and learn more about the traditions and customs that you celebrate!

Filed Under: Carmel Indiana family photography, Family, Fishers Family Photographer

Summer Maternity Session

December 16, 2019 by kristeenmarie Leave a Comment

This expecting Mama was the sweetest! She had very low expectations for her two and a half year old during this maternity session (I’ve been there – I get it!). She wasn’t really expecting any good pictures with her little one. But her son was just as sweet as she was and he let me be my silly self and we got LOTS of good pictures of him with his family and that cute little baby bump. After the session this client wrote me the sweetest little thank you note and for that I will always be grateful.

Such a stunning family both inside and out! I can’t wait to meet this sweet little baby bump.

Let me know if you are looking for a maternity photographer in Indianapolis. If so, shoot me an email with your due date and we will get a session on the calendar!

Filed Under: Family, Indiana, Maternity

Four Sisters – Indianapolis Newborn Photographer

September 18, 2019 by kristeenmarie Leave a Comment

I’ve photographed all 4 of these beautiful girls as newborns! The last little beauty was born while I was on maternity leave and her mom asked if I would pretty please come out of maternity leave to photograph their last baby. She was even kind enough to offer to hold my new baby while doing so. How could I say no?! I did one shoot while on maternity leave and this was it! I’m so glad. All four girls were the perfect models and I just loved meeting their new addition who is only a few weeks younger then my baby girl. The bond between sisters is so special and I am so excited for all of these girls! Don’t worry, I found a sitter for my little one while the session was going on. 🙂

What a beautiful family and a perfect new baby girl. Thanks for coming to visit me in the studio on my maternity leave.

Let me know if you are looking for an Indianapolis newborn photographer sometime soon. I would love to get your due date on my calendar.

Filed Under: Children, Family, First Year Milestone Session, Newborn, Studio

30th Birthday Cake Smash

September 16, 2019 by kristeenmarie Leave a Comment

I’ve done LOTS of cake smash sessions. But this session was a first for me. It was a 30th birthday cake smash session. And it was perfect! It involved cake AND alcohol. What could be better?!

This cake smash session was for my stunning cousin. She traveled a good distance for this shoot, but it was so worth the drive! We started the session with my cousin and her fur baby and fished it off with an adorable purple 30th birthday cake smash. With cake, purple decorations, a pup, and champagne- what else would a 30 year old want or need?

So fun!

Let me know if you are looking for a photographer in Indianapolis. I would love to photograph your family’s milestones.

Filed Under: Family, Indiana, Photography

The Poe Kids – Indianapolis Family Photography

September 9, 2019 by kristeenmarie Leave a Comment

This beautiful family was so joyful to photograph! Mom wanted just some photos of the kids, so that’s what we did! The kids are all stunning and very photogenic. Each of the kids had their own unique personalities yet they were all extremely well behaved and great listeners. What a family! The oldest is 12, followed by a 10 year old, 7 year old, 4 year old, and 13 months! We had so much fun taking these pictures and the weather was very cooperative!

This is the BEST time of the year to get family photography in Indianapolis done! With the beautiful weather and the wonderful Indiana colors, it makes for some great photos. If you want some photos that you will treasure for a lifetime to come, please reach out to me and we can get a session date on the books!

Filed Under: Carmel Indiana Child Photography, Carmel Indiana family photography, Coxhall Gardens Photography, Family

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