I *love* LOVE[Lafayette, Indiana engagement photography]

I had my first engagement session a couple weeks ago, and I think I am in LOVE with them. I had a blast with this couple! Although I have to admit there was a moment when I thought "I shouldn't be watching, hovering, etc, etc. over them.. " .lol..

and then I remembered "I am a photographer. Its my job to hover.. to capture ... It was such an honor for me to get to capture these AMAZING moments in their life!"



And it was totally easy.. I just walked around and really just after a few pointers , I let them "BE" them. Totally smitten with one another. This is a time in their lives that is unique.

(ok, and now I just realized that the last two sentences may have sounded a bit odd.lol) Its not going to be unique that they are smitten with one another, duh..!!!.. however this fresh, youthful, and carefree LOVE that is between a couple will change as life goes on. (speaking from almost 6 yrs of marriage, I know.. lol)~
I have to say that it was so much fun and left me with such a happy feeling to witness two people SO much in love.




I mean they were just "ga-ga" over each other. And really they could have been the only two people downtown. They were so "in" to each other.. (which made my job totally easy)





They were super easy going and even went with my idea here, EVEN though there was a (slight) chance we could have gotten arrested for degrading public property. ha!

I just love this top one. It makes me think of them just sitting and growing old together.. maybe someone will take this same pic, say.. 50 yrs from now!!!

Thank you so much!!

I am so thrilled that I was able to help you document this incredible time in your lives. Best wishes as you take the next step into a lifetime of happiness.

new Chick Pea arrivals![Lafayette, West Laffayette, Indiana newborn, child photography]

For those of you who don't know , I take photos of the adorable hair accessories for Chick Pea Hair Bows. I have shared some of these gorgeous pieces before here. Little Miss S is modeling a couple of the sweet flower baby bands here. The pink one is actually detatchable and can be worn a variety of ways.

And Miss Tatum always willing to model her favorite accesseries here. The large purple flower attached to a thick ribboned head band.

The yellow and very, very light green center is adorned by a sparkle. Go check out more of what Kelly has in her shop at Chick Pea Hair Bows.

She has a wide variety of bows, flowers, headbands, clips.. tiny and big.. like the one seen here on the beautiful Miss J. That big honkin flower is a clip and can be worn attached to the netted band here, or my daughter likes to adorn it to her pony tail and it looks SUPER cute!

Stay tuned for more sample pieces.. any questions please let me know or contact Kelly via her website. Thanks! ~

sweet , sweet baby[Lafayette, Indiana baby photography]

Meet Mr. T.. he was visiting me for his 6 month session. I love to see the kiddos on my baby plans, over and over again. Its so much fun to watch them grow up and see how much they have changed between sessions. This little guy had tons of dark hair at his 3 month session and now it is light and fuzzy and there is less of it! He has the same sweet personality as he did when we first met.

What a cutie he is with those BIG brown eyes!!

Look at his muscles... this little guy is growing up so big and strong for sure !!

thanks for sharing your sweet boy with me ! I love to "watch them grow" and see their new tricks.. (like sitting up) at this milestone session !

I have sent you a password via email to view the rest of the images from your session. I look forward to seeing you again in a few months!

sweet lil miss j [Lafayette,Indiana child photography]

You've seen Miss J before, as she is on my baby plan. This was her 6 month session and we had so much fun. She loved to move around and was really liking standing.. and using those leg muscles! watch out mama!!


Look at those baby blues! I think she looks like a baby doll. I porcelian baby doll.

And when her mom pulled out this sweet old fashion dress, I knew I had the perfect prop! This doll bed was made for me by my grandpa and now resides in my daughter's room with multiple sleeping babies in it. I have used it on newborns before, but just thought it would look adorable with Miss J !


what do you think? precious right?

and she was pretty happy on her tummy too.. although, she wanted to roll and scoot away . So much to see and do for this little girl !

oh.. SO cute!! this reminds me of an olden time photo...

Thank you so much for coming back to see me and letting me play with Miss J. I can't wait until our next session. See in you 3 months!

I LOVE IT! [Lafayette, Indiana, family,child,newborn photography]

I absolutely LOVE what I do.. I mean really.. I get to get (out of the house) and play with other people's cutie head children, or capture two people all lovey dovey (ew) but SO happy that I can witness it.. (and document it for them)... I feel totally blessed and am just thanking God every day for the plans He has for me and my family..

A few years ago, I was trying to figure out a way that I could help out financially to our family but wouldn't take me away from the kiddos for too long.. well, I tried a direct home sale business.. but it just didn't feel right and it wasn't a good fit. I had hoped that my obsession in scrap booking could bring in some extra cash as I submitted for publications and tried out for design teams. Again.. there wasn't a constant flow of $$ from that either. Who knew.. (ok, I do actually know who) that my long time love for photography and the art and my love for being around people and "helping" others would be the thing that blossomed. I can't thank my clients(and future) clients enough for their support in my business. My schedule is full, and I am getting calls daily. I have some really fun things in the works to announce soon and I just feel so blessed and am having a blast too.

and even though the thanks from the "these brought tears to my eyes" comments from clients when they see their prints means a whole lot.

I was super excited when a client brought me this yummy thank you gift of perfume and lotion in a fabulous summery scent! oooo.. laaaa.. laaa.
thanks so much k, I LOVE it ! =) !!

Happy Birthday L ![Lafayette, Indiana, child, family photography]

Look at this cutie!! Miss L turned the big ONE just days before our session.

She is my 4th first birthday session this year .. and I am just loving these little people (and their parents)


Gotta love IN weather... it stormed all night long right before our session.. in fact they were calling for rain the morning of, but thankfully GOD knew that capturing her milestone was more important than fueling the growth of plants and crops!! (lol)

Everything was so vivid and SO perfect with her little birthday outfit. LOVE her tutu!

I have a bunch in this little outfit, but these were a couple of my favorites.. would you check out her eyes!
AMAZING!!
um, dad, you're gonna have to watch out in say... 15 years when that first boy comes knockin' at your door!!


OH. my.. I think these two are my favorites also.. I think that they need to be on a canvas (or at least REALLY big) They are such timeless photos.. and would you just check out her 'diva' shoes?

Had to get some of mom and dad too... I love this sweet family picture! Love all the colors..

great coordinating mom! =)

and then here is one of mama and her baby girl....

and daughter and daddy.... LOVE this one!

always love the candids I get.. and I have so many from our cute session. I had a great time meeting this adorable family and documenting little L's big milestone!!

Thanks so much for finding me and trusting me with your little girl (and family) photos!

I'll be contacting you soon with your password to view the rest of your session images! Enjoy!!

C turns ONE ! [Zionsville, Indiana child, family photography]

The good weather gods were watching over us on this one for sure... as we pulled into town nearing the decided location, there was standing water in the streets. phew... we had just missed a major downpour !

Which I was thrilled about, b/c it made everything lush and smelling wonderful !

Little C was as cute as she could be.. but didn't stay put for long! She recently turned one, and so this was her BIG milestone session. I think we were really able to capture all kinds of bits and pieces to her personality. =)

We started out in this amazing little spot that her mama picked out. I was incredibly giddy as I left, as my head was spinning with ideas for this hidden gem.as well as the nearby streets filled with vibrant color and so many amazing backdrops!!

Lover her "serious" look. Something about babies and toddlers with this stare... its like there is SO much going on upstairs as they take in what is going on around them.

This one is one of my favorites... I think I would blow it up big.. wouldn't it look great on a canvas? (heck all of them would.. lol)

Ok.. so I know you said you didn't want in any pictures.. but geeesh.. this is GORGEOUS! .. YOU are gorgeous.. and I love, love to capture the bonds going on with mom/child/ siblings/ dad/child, mom/dad.. in all my sessions. Sorry.. that is just the way I roll.. and how many times are moms NOT in the pictures.

I couldn't decide which way I liked this one better.. b/w

or in color. the colors just POP! love it

ok.. J-girl.. pleeeze , humor, me and tell me that you love it to.. =)

Thank you so much for asking me to take Miss C's pictures. I had a great time with you all and am just thrilled with the results. I have a feeling you will have a hard time choosing =)

I'll send you the pw soon, so that you can view all the images from your session.

sneak peek of Mr M[West Lafayette,Indiana baby photography]

This little guy is on the baby plan.. so I have watched him grow up.. this was his 9 mos session!

What a cutie he is, with such a great smile!

He has the most laid back temperament, and really just at there quite content all serious-like for a while...

then he would just get that twinkle in his eyes, and a big ol' grin would pop out on his face!
I enjoyed the morning with Mr. M and his mama. We worked this little guy so hard, that he took an early nap due to his tough modeling job!

Thanks for coming back to me for your photo needs in capturing this little guy's milestones!

I can't wait to see him at the big ONE year!

I'll contact you soon with the pw to view the rest of your session images.

This little giraffe is our staple in each session... his birth mama sent it to him when he was born.. and I love that HIS MAMA wants to incorporate it.. I remember when the little giraffe was as big as M was... now the giraffe has certainly become a cuddly toy!