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Featured Session: The Franke Family Documentary Session
Life with littles is just plain hard sometimes.
My prayer for this film as it goes out to this family in the thick of it, is that they can watch it in quiet moments and appreciate the beauty thatβs being buried in all that busy business of keeping babies alive and fed.
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to your heartβs desire.
Grow With Me Series Finale! | Donnie and Leroy are 1
In this Grow With Me series, I had the privilege of capturing Donnie and Leroyβs first year. From NICU smiles to their one-year session, I carefully pieced together every moment to create a heartfelt film. Watch as I take you on a journey from newborn to one-year-old, blending special memories and family milestones. This is one of my most emotional films, and I canβt wait for you to experience it.
Welcome Baby Quinn | Mishawaka Newborn Photographer - Hospital Session
After months of waiting and hoping, Amber finally got her wish β hospital restrictions lifted just in time for Baby Quinnβs arrival. As one of her two allowed visitors, I had the honor of capturing those unforgettable first hours of life.
A Moving Portrait Session | The Grabers
This Moving Portrait session with the Grabers is a love letter from a mother to her children β a beautiful blend of portraits and family film that captures connection, authenticity, and love in motion.
Crystal + Doug | Mishawaka Engagement Session
Join Crystal and Doug as they celebrate their engagement with a beautiful spring photoshoot in Mishawaka. Although their wedding plans are on hold, these engagement photos showcase their love perfectly in a serene woodsy setting.
The Lewis Family Film + Photos
Thereβs a letter board in Kara and Danβs living room that reads, βThere is no such thing in anyoneβs life as an unimportant day.β And truly β thatβs what this family film is all about. The Lewis familyβs every day is full of laughter, movement, and connection. This film captures the beauty in their right now β the voices, the chaos, and the love that makes home feel like home.
The Bettcher Family Film + Photos
Some clients just get it. Cara was one of them β thoughtful, genuine, and all-in from the very first family film we created together. This time, on a freezing February day, I joined the Bettcher family for another cozy, joy-filled afternoon at home. From homeschooling moments to magnablock towers and bedtime books, this film is a love letter to the beauty in the everyday.