If you’re searching for studio family photos in or around South Bend Indiana, you’re probably a busy mom who wants updated family pictures without stressing about the weather, cranky kids, or planning an outdoor location. As a South Bend area family photographer (and a mom myself), I’ve worked with all kinds of families! Toddlers who won’t […]

If you’re a photographer who wants to feel more confident photographing children on the autism spectrum or a parent searching for an autism-friendly family photographer, this post is for you. As a lifestyle family photographer, I’ve worked with many children of all personalities and temperaments, but I also have a unique background that shaped the way […]

If the thought of family photos makes you nervous because you’re wondering how to prepare kids for family photosor worried your child won’t sit still, smile, or cooperate-you are not alone. One of the most common concerns parents share with me is: “What if my kids don’t behave for photos?” The good news? Kids don’t need to behave […]

One of my favorite things about summer is traveling to New Buffalo, Michigan for beach family sessions. There’s just something about Lake Michigan sunsets. The soft light, the warm breeze, and the way kids naturally come alive near the water. That makes these sessions feel effortless and full of heart. Last summer, I had the absolute joy […]

A fun and sweet family photography session with the Adkins family I had a couple of months ago! I had the privilege of not only photographing their beautiful family, but also getting to document their pregnancy announcement! These were so much fun to do, including the siblings in these types of shoots is key and […]

As a South Bend family photographer, I recently had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Natasha Ball and her beautiful family into my cozy studio for a newborn session while they were in town visiting. Their sweet baby boy, Nash, was just two months old. This session marked his very first photoshoot! Right before they arrived, […]

New Buffalo Michigan engagement photographer here! You don’t want to miss this beautiful session on the beach 🙂 Last summer, I photographed a beautiful proposal on New Buffalo Michigan Beach. Tyler reached out looking for a photographer to come to New Buffalo to photograph this special moment. I was so excited and nervous about this! […]

In summer of 2025, I had such a wonderful family photography session with the Greer family in New Buffalo, Michigan. This was one of my absolute favorite sessions from last summer. New Buffalo family photography is my favorite! This photo session just goes to show that it doesn’t matter if you have wild toddlers. Book […]

Kinzie invited me to downtown Goshen, Indiana to take her senior photos as she approaches her graduation! I am so excited for her. Being a mom, full time student AND working a full-time job, is NO joke! I don’t know how she does it all. This exciting time in her life deserved to be celebrated! […]

Being a photographer located in Michiana is so nice because it means I get to go to New Buffalo, Michigan and head to the beach often! Typically, I always aim for sunset if possible. If the Michigan sky allows it and we have clear skies, you’ll get to see the sun setting right behind families […]