Coxhall Gardens Photography

Nature has a way of demonstrating the interconnectedness of our planet, as events in one corner can have surprising consequences in distant locations. Recently, Canada has experienced devastating wildfires that have left their mark on both the Canadian landscape and beyond. The impact of these wildfires has reached as far as Indiana, where hazy sunsets have become an unexpected result of the Canadian fires. The smoke particles act as a filter, altering the distribution of wavelengths in the sunlight and creating a captivating display of warm, muted colors during sunset. Shades of red, orange, and pink dominate the horizon. This isn’t your typical Indiana sunset, but it does make for some unique pictures.

Did you know that I offer outdoor newborn photography? A few years ago when the the pandemic was in full swing it was the only type of newborn photography that I was able to offer for a few months. During that time I fell in love with these sessions! Here are a few things you […]

So, you are thinking about booking a session and want to figure out timing for your family. The best times for sessions are their sunrise or sunset. Some people may be intimidated by sunrise sessions, but I am completely here for them! I wanted to share with you some reasons and perks to booking a […]

When families love each other and love being together you can tell. These guys all genuinely wanted their pictures with each other, interacting with each other, and fighting (in a nice way) over who gets to hold the baby in each image. This family is family goals for me. I hope my kids love each […]

I am so glad that I was able to spend time with this beautiful family of four! There are so many great places to take photos but, shooting at that weeping williow at Coxhall Gardens NEVER gets old. It’s my favorite light all over town. These two kiddos were great! Big sis had lots of […]

I often get asked if I only photograph families with little kids? The answer is no. Case in point… this lovely family. Their older daughter was a graduating senior. So mom wanted some senior pictures along with her family session. What a great keepsake for both the daughter and the whole family. The weather was […]

I am so excited about how awesome these photos turned out and I just absolutely loved working with this couple. They were glowing and just super excited to be parents and expecting their sweet baby! The session took place at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel at sunset. It was early fall and fantastic temps. The outfits […]

This Spring has been something else – extra wet and extra cold. It was snowing just a few weeks before this session took place. Everything is blooming so much later this year. To have nice weather for this sessions was a real treat!! It so nice shooting outdoors with comfortable temps in Spring clothes. This […]

This session was rescheduled more times then I can count due to weather. It was at least 4 times, but could have been more. The weather just couldn’t decide what it wanted to do. On the day of this session the expecting mama was determined we were going to make it work this time as […]

Sometimes when you meet new clients for the first time you know that you are going to make magic. These guys were one of those clients. They had the most beautiful souls both inside and out. They were such a joy to work with and boy-o-boy did they look good for their pictures! They had […]