I’m a wife, mama x3, and lifestyle photographer based in Northwest Indiana. Most days you’ll find me with a coffee in hand, chasing toddlers, editing in cozy clothes, or dreaming up my next creative shoot.
I specialize in capturing families, motherhood, love stories, and all the beautiful chaos in between. So, the real-life, giggle-filled, messy, magical moments you’ll want to hold onto forever. I’m all about photos that feel like you: honest, warm, and full of connection.
Whether we're laughing through a family session or documenting a milestone, I promise to show up with patience, heart, and a little bit of silliness (especially if it helps your kids smile). I can’t wait to tell your story.
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I had the sweetest 1 year milestone session in the South Bend studio recently, and I just had to share a few favorites from Maverick’s photo session 🥹 He was such a ham for the entire thing and had us moving around the entire time!!
This was a short and simple 15-minute milestone mini session as Mom wanted something simple, and honestly… these are some of my favorite kinds of sessions for little ones.


Not every one year old session needs to be a big setup with cake or lots of props.
Sometimes, keeping things minimal allows your baby’s personality to really shine in their photos 🤍
Maverick did amazing during his session. Lots of curious looks, little smiles, and those in-between moments that mom and dad will never want to forget. I love how silly one year olds can be!






Studio sessions are perfect for milestone photos, especially around that one-year mark (or even six months).
They’re:
The South Bend studio is designed to keep things simple, cozy, and focused on your little one.










If you’re not wanting a full cake smash, this is such a great alternative.
A short milestone session still captures:
And sometimes, less really is more ✨






If you’re looking for a South Bend family photographer for your baby’s milestone photos, I’d love to work with you! I photograph family and milestone photo sessions in the South Bend, Mishawaka and surrounding areas.
I offer short and simple studio sessions that are perfect for little ones 🤍

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I’d love to work with your family and create something meaningful together
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