Your family photos should reflect your current season of life sweetly and authentically. I want you to look back at your images in the years to come and remember the little hand clasped in yours, the dimples as they smile up at you, and the sweet little baby feet kicking away.

Once we get the " must have " photo of everyone smiling at the camera, I take the family led approach. Each soul and family is intrinsically unique and I am here to document your loved ones just as you are.

Indianapolis Family Photographer

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You inquire & we
set a session date!

For family and portrait sessions, we will talk over what your vision is for the session and I will help you select a location that is perfect for you! Once we decide on a date and time, I will send over the contract and invoice for your review.

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YOUR DATE IS SECUREd!

Once the contract is signed & retainer sent, we are officially booked! After signing, I will send along my location and style guide to help you plan for the your session. The guide is full of tips and advice to help you along the way, and of course, I am available as a resource to you for any questions you may have!

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session day!

Portrait sessions typically take place on week day afternoons or evenings! I work to create a fun and easy-going environment for your family and little ones and encourage the personality and dynamics of your sweet family to shine through fun prompts and a few classic poses.

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gallery delivery!

3 weeks after your session, you will receive your fully edited gallery on a a private, online link! Your images will be available to view on the link for 60 days time and you can print, post, and share them as you wish!

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printing your sweet memories

I'm happy to offer the option to order professional, heirloom quality prints and albums of your images! Printing images can be done in just a few clicks through your online gallery and albums can be created with me as well.

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YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS
ARE READY!

During the busy, summer season, you can expect your photos to be delivered via an online gallery within 5- 7 weeks of your wedding. But don't worry, I always share a sneak peek within 24 hours after you say "I do".

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Family and lifestyle sessions take place  Tuesday-Thursday evenings with exceptions for indoor newborn sessions in late morning/early afternoon.

Mini sessions take place twice a year - spring and fall! 

Please inquire below for availability and
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 All sessions will require an $100 non-refundable retainer and signed contract to book your date. Once these are both complete, your session will be on my calendar and we can work together to plan all of the special details for your session!

Do you have a retainer fee for sessions?  

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I totally get it, life happens! If you find yourself in a situation where you may need to re-schedule or cancel, I ask that you let me know as soon as possible. The retainer you pay to reserve your date is non - refundable but can be put towards a future portrait session. We will then work toward selecting a new date!

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELATION POLICY? 

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I shoot with top of the line Canon DSLR and mirrorless camera bodies and lenses. Every camera I use has duel card slots which means I have 2 copies of each photo I take. I always bring back up equipment with me and make back-ups of your images on my external drives and cloud storage. Making sure your sweet memories are safe and secure is very important to me!

WHAT KIND OF GEAR DO YOU USE? DO YOU HAVE BACKUPS?

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Absolutely I  do! Right after you book, I will send over my personalized style guide with outfit tips, store recommendations, color palettes, and so much more! I am  always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have through the process and love to streamline a stress-free experience for you from beginning to end!

DO YOU PROVIDE YOUR families with outfit advice?

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Yes! My business is legally insured and registered.

DO YOU HAVE BUSINESS INSURANCE?

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Each session will vary, depending on the size of your family. However, I estimate that you can expect a minimum of 20 photos from a mini session and a minimum of 60 from a full session.

HOW MANY PHOTOS WILL I RECEIVE FROM MY session?

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I only offer mini sessions once in the fall months and once in the spring months! 

Do you offer mini-sessions?

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The remainder of your session is due 24 hours before your session start time. 

When will the remainder of my session be due?

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You will receive your fully edited gallery 3-4 weeks after your session date. However, I always love to send over a sneak peek a few days after your session!

How long will it take to receive our full gallery?

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