Light + Love | The Smith Family | Carmel Family Photographer

I'm always amazed when a family can get multiple people up and picture-ready for an early morning photo session.  (I know when I wake up I'm always so glad all I have to do is put my contacts in and slap on some casual clothes - no make up needed here! You're welcome clients - I make you look good!!)  (:  Eric and Kristen managed to get themselves ready, as well as 9 month-old Theo, and teens Cayden and Conner.  And the dogs joined us too!  They all looked amazing and we had a wonderful session.  Kristen's parents even drove up from Bloomington to join us at the end.  Thanks to the Smith's for once again trusting me with their memories. 

If you are looking for a family photographer in the Indianapolis area, please contact me at kellymartinphotos@gmail.com or 765-749-4388. 

Morning Glow | The Chambers Family | Carmel Family Photographer

First - I love photographing this family.  I only had done it once before but it was a such a pleasurable experience that I was crossing my fingers that they loved it too and would come back to me.  And score, they did.  (:  I can't explain it entirely but the Chambers family is laid back, free-spirited, engaged with each other, and really just so fun to work with. 

Second, I'm a planner.  We had initially decided on downtown Carmel, back in the winter when Tara first scheduled the session. When I went to scope out the area there was so much summer construction I wanted to scream and reported back my frustration to them.  So we opted for another location that would suit the morning timeframe and was close to home for them, Founders Park.  I had never shot there before and did not have time to scope it out beforehand.  But I took a photographer friend's advice and went with it.  And I'm SO glad we did.  It was a beautiful summer morn and the light was so so yummy.  Mixed with the happy and sun-kissed Chambers family and it turned into a magical session. 

If you are looking for a family photographer in the Indianapolis area, please contact me at kellymartinphotos@gmail.com or 765-749-4388. 

ONE | Avery | Carmel Children's Photographer

So how awesome is my job?  I get to cuddle with precious newborns, hang out with fun families, and in this case, attend first birthday parties.  I photographed the Long family last fall and baby Avery was about 6 months old.  She was a star throughout the session.  So when they contacted me to attend and photograph Avery's first birthday party with a lifestyle feel, I was so excited! 

Avery once again was a STAR - hamming it up, smiling, and devouring her cake without actually getting too crazy messy.  She is obviously the princess of the family, and rightfully so.  Thanks to Josh and Jessica for allowing me to capture these great memories. 

If you are looking for a family photographer in the Indianapolis area, please contact me at kellymartinphotos@gmail.com or 765-749-4388. 

Fab Family of Five | The Digman's | Indianapolis Family Photographer

This is my family in 4 years. Two older brothers and a sister. I have a lot (of craziness and fun) to look forward to. (:  

The Digman's youngest, Reese, goes to preschool with my oldest, Louis. Reese is so sweet and pretty darn adorable.  Louis is a little smittin' with her too.  I'm so thankful that we have met some awesome families from the school.  It will be sad next year when we all will split off into different school corps as some of the kids start Kindergarten.

Reese is protected by her two older brothers, Lukas and Quinn. They are BOYS - just wanting to run and play and goof around.  Taking pictures really isn't their thing....but a little bribery went a long way.  (:  

Our session was on a gorgeous evening in early November - look at that amazing light!  We had a blast chasing the kids around and capturing some great pics.  Thanks Digman's!  

If you are looking for a family photographer in the Indianapolis area, please contact me at kellymartinphotos@gmail.com or 765-749-4388. 

Cora in the Fall | Carmel Family Photographer

Sometimes I get frustrated that I can't keep more up to date with my blog but with the busy fall season (and a household with a husband and 3 young kids), it's pretty much impossible.  The perk though, that I'm finding, in having a lag, is reconnecting with these sessions that I held 2 or 3 months ago.  Sometimes I stare at the pictures while editing for so long that I make myself dizzy - trying to perfect the colors, crop, and every detail.  When I step back for a few months and come back to a session to blog or update my website I get to really enjoy the images as if seeing them for the first time.  I really loved looking back at my session with Chad, Madison and baby Cora (who coincidentally was born during the same week my little Eden was born).  

It was an unseasonably warm fall day and even though it was late in October, the fall foliage was hanging on (wasn't the same story last year).  Four month old Cora was a little sweetheart and a ham for the camera.  The pictures speak for themselves on how much Mom and Dad are smittin' with her.  (:  And then Betty the dog - so glad we got a few shots with her (and BTW I love when dogs have people names!).  

I'm excited that I'll get to catch up with Chad, Madison and Cora at an extended family session this spring.  I can't wait to see how much Cora has grown and changed.  (:  

The first couple of pics I took while wandering around the park prior to our session. I'm not much of a landscape photographer but I felt compelled to capture the calm and color of the morning.  

If you are looking for a family photographer in the Indianapolis area, please contact me at kellymartinphotos@gmail.com or 765-749-4388.