As a Union Pier family photographer, some of my favorite sessions happen when families gather together for a vacation along the Lake Michigan shoreline. This extended family session took place at a beautiful beach house near Union Pier, Michigan, where multiple generations spent the week making memories together. Rather than meeting at a crowded beach, […]

As a family photographer in South Haven, I hear this question all the time: “What should we wear!?” The good news is that choosing outfits for your beach family photos doesn’t have to be stressful. With a few simple tips, you can create a coordinated look that feels natural, timeless, and beautiful against the stunning […]

As an Elkhart Family Photographer, I’m always excited to explore beautiful locations throughout Elkhart County with the families I photograph. Today I’m sharing one of my recent family sessions that took place at the gorgeous DeFries Gardens in New Paris, Indiana. If you’ve never visited DeFries Gardens before, it is truly one of the hidden […]

Hi, I’m Chaeney – a South Bend engagement photographer! 🙂 One of my favorite things is helping couples plan engagement sessions that truly reflect WHO they are. While beautiful parks, beaches, and downtown locations will always be popular, there is something extra special about choosing a location that tells part of your story. That’s exactly […]

As a South Bend newborn photographer, one of my favorite parts of this job is getting to document some of life’s sweetest moments for the people I love. While I absolutely adore meeting new families, there is something extra special about photographing friends and family as they welcome a new baby into the world. Recently, […]

A Beautiful Lakeside Proposal in New Buffalo, Michigan A few weeks ago, I had the honor of photographing one of the sweetest surprise proposals in New Buffalo, Michigan for Garrett and Katherine. As a New Buffalo proposal photographer, getting to capture moments like this is always so special to me. There is just something so […]

Welcoming a new baby into your family is one of the sweetest and most emotional seasons of life. Those early newborn days are full of tiny details, sleepy snuggles, and moments that somehow already feel nostalgic while you are living them. One of the most common questions I get as a lifestyle newborn photographer serving […]

South Bend Motherhood Mini Sessions in the Studio There is something so special about photographing moms with their babies. Whether your little ones are tiny enough to fit on your hip or already running circles around you, motherhood deserves to be documented in every stage. These recent South Bend motherhood mini sessions in my studio […]

My Journey as a Photographer in South Bend If you’ve been searching for a photographer in South Bend who values capturing real moments over perfect poses….. welcome!! I am so so glad you’re here. 💖 Hi, I’m Chaeney, the face behind Chaeney Layne Photography. I’m a lifestyle and studio photographer in South Bend, Indiana. I […]

If you’re searching for a Notre Dame baptism photographer, you’re probably planning something incredibly meaningful for your family..and this recent baptism at University of Notre Dame was exactly that. I recently had the honor of photographing a beautiful baptism for two cousins, Leo and Rory, at the beautiful Log Chapel on campus. It was such […]