wildflowers at sunset[Lafayette, Indiana child photography]

Got honked and whistled at during this impromptu session with Tatum.. I had been driving in and out of our subdivision for too many days, with this 'vision' in my head.

So happy that I got to catch these.. b/c just a few days after a major heat wave, all these "flower-weeds" were shriveled to the ground!

I think I am going to blow these up on canvas to go with her shabby chic room decor!

an itty bitty [Lafayette, Indiana newborn photography]

super tiny and fresh.. and what a blessing to these first time parents... meet Miss S... she is all of TWO days old !! yep, that is right.. I had taken mom's maternity pics and we had scheduled for baby's first session, but Miss S wanted to stay snug and warm for a little bit longer.. so when I got the news that she had made her entrance to the world, I asked if they still wanted to keep their session date, or reschedule.
This FIRST time mom sent me an email from the hospital saying "we're coming home tonight, so we should be fine with coming in the morning!"...

I have to say , I was super impressed with how laid back these parents were.. and how they just "handed" over their precious one to me and let me play.. oh, my was/is she the sweetest. I totally forgot how "new" these babes are. Mom was a trooper getting up and down and dad was cracking jokes.. they were already planning two outings for their new family member for later that day too. I was impressed with them, but could totally relate as well.. people were shocked when I had a baby on Wed and was in my garden on Sat and in church on Sun. Life didn't slow down for us, just because we had a a baby. In fact I remember after child number 3 arrived for us, we loaded him up at 3 days old and took him to the zoo. He also had his first water park experience at 10 days old!... (sorry, I digress..)

I love, love, love this shot of daddy holding his baby girl in his hands... Love me some b/w images. esp.. baby ones. I think they evoke so much emotion. Love the "new" family shots.. and there are So many more that I just wish I had time to share them all. =)

And because Miss S was such a good little model.. this is just part one of her sneak peek. I will post a few more, so any of you readers can get your baby fix. =)

Thanks so much for trusting me with these special FIRST moments in your baby girls' life. I can't wait to see her again in a few months. I have sent your pw so that you can view the rest of the images from your session in your private gallery.
Congratulations on your little miracle =)
talk with you soon!

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 ! =) !!