Serving families in South Bend, Granger, New Buffalo, South Haven, and surrounding areas.
The days you'll always want to remember.
Relaxed, child-led photography for
families, babies, and motherhood.
mishawaka indiana
family photographer
Mishawaka & south bend family photographer
I’m also a mom of three little ones (all under 4), so I truly understand the chaos, the energy, and the beauty in this season of life (and how FAST it flies by)
Before going full-time with photography, I spent five years working with children on the autism spectrum. Which shaped the patient, flexible, and relaxed approach I bring to every photo session I show up to.
I’ve had a camera in my hands since I was only 17, and I still believe the best photos are the ones that just simply feel real, not posed.
When I’m not photographing, I’m of course with my family, thrifting, listening to Taylor Swift, or stopping to pet any cat I see.
I would love to document your memories and hope to get to work with you!
I'm a lifestyle photographer based in Mishawaka, Indiana specializing in families, children, maternity, and newborns.
Hi, I'm Chaeney!
meet the photographer
“The patience Chaeney has with our wild crew is so relieving, it makes me as a mom feel so much better about getting family photos done.”
-Hannah williams
“She has photographed our group of 18 adults and 20 kids the last two years and makes it seem effortless.”
-Areeba Shaikh
“From start to finish she made the whole process as seamless as possible!”
-Dorothy Matthys
“Chaeney is always patient, flexible, and easygoing — even with our big family and little kids."
-Maggie Szczypiorski
With 5+ years working with children on the autism spectrum and a decade of photographing families, I’ve learned how to connect with all kinds of personalities. I bring patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor to every session — because the best photos happen when everyone feels at ease.
I know how to handle energic kids and grumpy husbands
EXPERIENCE
I don’t take that lightly. I’m passionate about capturing the little details you’ll want to remember. The scrunched-up noses, the wild curls, the way your toddler reaches for your hand. These aren’t just photos; they’re the pieces of your story you’ll treasure more and more as time passes.
As a mom myself, I know that the value of your pictures WILL INCREASE for each day
passion
You’ll get a style guide to take the guesswork out of what to wear, and I’m always here to help with the “does this look okay?” texts. From start to finish, I’ve got your back — no stress needed.
From outfit planning to the final artwork, i'm WITH you
Guidance
WHAT I BRING
to all my photo sessions
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