Spring Mini Sessions 2016 | Indianapolis and Zionsville Family Photographer

March 09, 2016 in Marketing, Spring Mini Sessions

We can feel spring coming and that means it's almost spring mini time! I'm excited to be holding my first annual spring mini sessions on two different dates at two of my favorite locations. I'm also offering a special price for past clients! It's a great opportunity to get some quick, updated pictures of the family. Details are below:

Sunday, May 1st at Holliday Park, Indianapolis

Times: 8:30am, 9:00am, 9:30am, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00

Saturday, May 14th at Maplelawn Farmstead, Zionsville

Times: 8:30am, 9:00am, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00

$99 for a 20 minute session ($89 for past KMP clients!)
Includes 10 edited images that you pick with print release (option to upgrade for $50 to receive all edited images)
Limited to 5 people per session
Payment is due two weeks prior to the session and is non-refundable (exception noted below). If you have to cancel, your payment will go towards another session with Kelly Martin Photography.
If inclement weather occurs, a backup date will be provided. If that date does not work for you, we can work out an individual session time or I will refund your fee.
To book your session, contact me at kellymartinphotos@gmail.com or 765-749-4388. Please provide your preferred date and time. Once a date/time is confirmed, I will send you a contract, questionnaire, and an invoice via Square.

Kelly Martin Photography offers custom on-location lifestyle and portrait professional photography services in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Session types include family, newborn, maternity, children, couples, engagement, seniors, lifestyle and more! Real. Creative. Personalized.

If you are looking for a family or children's photographer, please contact me at kellymartinphotos@gmail.com or 765-749-4388.

Who Says Business Can't Be Fun? | The Corey Connection | Indianapolis Headshots and Family Photographer

February 24, 2016 in Family, Headshots

For me it's hard to believe that I first met Amy back in the spring of 2007. I was on the hunt for a new home and she was a realtor that was referred to me by a good friend. Amy not only was an amazing realtor, helping this first-time buyer through the complicated process, but she became a good friend. She is amazing at keeping in touch. Every life event of mine - wedding, pregnancies, babies being born - she recognized it in some way - a small gift, a phone call - just a nice reminder that she cares.

When I started this photography endeavor, she was one of the first to recognize my talent and support it with full backing. Even during my portfolio phase, she wanted to hire me. Talk about making this girl in "start-up" mode feel good - my realtor wants to hire me for some business shots - shots that will be seen over and over again - put on business cards, calendars, mailers, etc. I was ecstatic and nervous and I quickly got into planning mode. We finally got together last August for a fun business/family shoot. Her husband Jeff and her combined forces in 2014 and created the Corey Connection - a real estate powerhouse. The session was held at the perfect time as they were rebranding themselves, getting ready for their transition to join Keller Williams Realty.

I am so happy to have the Corey Connection as a partner with my photography business. If you are looking for a realty team that will work with you and for you to sell, buy, or build a home, please don't look any further. I have referred them out a couple times and each time, my friends were more than happy with the results. And let me also mention - they are too much fun!! Our photo session was a blast and my family and I actually just attended a bowling event they hosted. The turn-out showed the wonderful following they have and again, it was fun! Fun people passionate about serving their clients and making a difference in their lives - a lesson that I have taken from them and am using it towards my own business. (:

Now on to our session:

Thank you so much to the Corey Connection for your business, your support, and your passion for serving your clients. There is meaning behind your name "Connection" because that is truly what you do - connect people with homes and connect with them personally. I look forward to many more FUN sessions in the future. (:

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

Aria is ONE | First Birthday Tutu | Indianapolis Children's Photographer

February 16, 2016 in First Birthday, Children, Studio

I was excited for this session - for one I was able to catch up with a high school friend and meet her cutie little family and secondly, I love one-year-old sessions. All ages have perks and I enjoy all of them, but one-year-olds are not yet to the age that they really understand what is going on and usually don't rebel like some older toddlers. In conclusion, if they are fed and well-rested, they are usually happy-go-lucky.

I'll admit that Aria was a little hesitant in the studio at first. She needed a little comforting from mom in the beginning but after we played around and blew up a balloon, she was pretty happy. (Seriously, who doesn't love balloons??) I loved the little smirks she'd give us. We did end the session around her nap time, so she laid on mom for a couple shots and then laid her head down on a blanket - some of my favorite photos from the session. It goes to show that some of the best shots are unplanned. (:

I'm #1!!!

I know she is sad in the next photo, but I just love the emotion....the tuck of the bottom lip...

Nothing like being in mama's arms....

The "let's go home" photo....my fav

Thanks to the Cheetham family for visiting the studio for Aria's first birthday photos! It was a pleasure to capture this moment in time!

If you are looking for a children's photographer, please contact me at kellymartinphotos@gmail.com or 765-749-4388.

Tattoos + Graffiti + Cuteness = Perfection | Different is Good | Indianapolis Family Photographer

February 11, 2016 in Family, First Birthday, Children

This is a throwback session from last August - another one that I've been itching to blog since I wasn't yet a blogger back then. This session took some planning but I was more than happy to spend the extra time for my brother and sis-in law, Vinny and Monica, to help celebrate their daughter Mia's first birthday. First thing they told me is that they wanted something different. Not the normal sunset in the park session. So after some brainstorming, I knew exactly what I wanted to do - we just had to find the right locations. The first portion of the session had to involve graffiti and we found the perfect spot.

The second half of the session didn't pan out like we hoped (there were supposed to be fountains and mermaid outfits but bad weather and locked gates got in our way). But we carried on and actually, got some really great shots of Mia (one of which is on my business cards). You can't go wrong with Mia - she always has this matter-of-fact look on her face and then when you dress her up in a cute outfit and she smiles - well, freaking adorable.

It's appropriate that I'm getting around to writing this blog now, because I will be photographing Vinny and Monica's new arrival in about a month. And again - they want something unique and something different - something that is....them. So stay tuned for that - planning is underway!!

On to the throwback...

Thanks to Vinny and Monica for trusting my creative endeavors and wanting to do something different - love the challenge! I'm looking forward to photographing your family for years to come!

If you are looking for a family or children's photographer, please contact me at kellymartinphotos@gmail.com or 765-749-4388.

Girl Fun | Toddler Studio Session | Indianapolis Children's Photographer

February 04, 2016 in Children, Studio

For some reason, I always seem to be surrounded by boys. I have two little ones of my own and I haven't done any formal analysis, but it seems over half my clients have boys. So I was super excited a couple weeks ago when I had a sweet little girl (and her equally sweet parents) come to my studio. The pigtails, the dresses, the curly hair........so precious......and things I'm so not versed in. (: Confining toddlers to the studio space can be a challenge but Nikki did great - she loved the soft blanket on the floor and we distracted her with some other props. I'm excited to see the Prabhakar's in a few months for a family outdoor session - Nikki can run free. (:

Thanks to the Prabhakar's for visiting the studio and I will see you in the spring!

If you are looking for a children's photographer, please contact me at kellymartinphotos@gmail.com or 765-749-4388.