Win | The Gill Family | Indianapolis Family Photographer

January 12, 2017 in Family, Children, Lifestyle

I was referred to the Gill family by the Boyce's (we had an awesome fall session - check it out). They wanted a combo lifestyle and portrait session - one that portrayed them as is - life with two busy, young boys. I pulled up to their house on a Friday evening, a couple days after the Cubs had won the World Series, and they had the infamous "W" flag flying on their porch. Anyone who knows me, knows I love the Cubbies and I love Chicago. Well, so do the Gill's - total win - I knew I was going to like this family and we were going to have a great time.

We started the session in their home - they sported their World Series champs attire - and we shot some lifestyle photos. Madeline and Trent love to get in on the playing action with their boys, Aiden (3) and Desmond (1). I loved capturing the interactions between everyone the entire session. We later took the session to Cool Creek Park. The sunset was beautiful that evening and we shot until the last drop of light.

Thanks to the Gill Family for a fabulous evening! Go Cubs Go!

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

Exploration | The Boyce Family | Carmel Family Photographer

October 06, 2016 in Children, Family

Most of my days are filled with chasing my kids around and sometimes that involves a camera as I try to capture their innocence, curiosity, messy-faced smiles, playfulness, and basically anything that involves the craziness of having three kids under the age of five in my house. So when I have a session with young children (which probably makes up 80% of my clients), I take the same documentary approach. Yes, let's get some great family shots for the Christmas card, but lets take some time to see where the kids take us.

And that's exactly how the Boyce's session played out. Lena and Nellie were two very active girls. Lena was a free spirit and wanted to run and explore and dance and just be a kid. Younger sister Nellie was a mover and a groover too. Both were so sweet and I loved seeing the playful interactions between Erin and Seamus (mom and dad) and the girls.

This session is a story. A story of a family full of love for each other and two little girls who love to EXPLORE.

Thank you so much to the Boyce family for allowing me to capture such sweet moments.

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

Happiness | The Quinto Family | Indianapolis Family Photographer

May 06, 2016 in Children, Family

Families that truly enjoy each other are such a joy to capture. This session was SO easy for me because everyone was laughing and goofing around the entire time. They just exude happiness. The Quinto's purchased a session I donated to a silent auction for the St. Luke Methodist Church fall festival. My oldest son attends preschool there and Stephanie (mom) is a teacher in one of the 3's classes (not the one that my son is in, BUT she does sub for them periodically). I had heard Louis (my son) say "Mrs. Quinto" before but didn't make the connection until a few days prior to our session. Regardless - this family was a blast - their photos show it all:

Thanks to the Quinto family for such a fun evening and for supporting St. Luke's preschool!

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 photographer, please contact me at kellymartinphotos@gmail.com or 765-749-4388.

Fall Mini Sessions | West Park, Carmel | Carmel Family Photographer

November 02, 2015 in Fall Mini Sessions, Family, Children

On October 17th I held my first fall mini sessions of the season at West Park in Carmel. I had two families join me on that chilly, bright sunny day: The Kerrigan's and the Babbs.

The Kerrigan's were referred to me by our good friends the Landrigan's (they were one of my first clients and haven't hit the blog yet - stay tuned for that). Mary and Adam have a very active 2 year-old, Isaac, and another boy on the way. I'm honored they also chose me to be their newborn photographer when #2 arrives in December (due on Christmas day!!). What a Christmas blessing for this family (:

My second session of the day was the Babbs Family. They are ironically also good friends with the Landrigan's but we also all know each other from a marriage prep course we facilitate called One in Christ. We facilitated with the Babbs at the October session and I was able to talk them into a mini (: Sarah and her husband Eric have an almost 5 year-old girl Maggie and almost 2 year-old twins Charlie and Mary Cate. The kids had fun posing (the girls) and running around (Charlie). Mary Cate was digging the camera action. I was glad to get to meet Sarah and Eric's children after hearing so much about them during our marriage prep weekend. (: Eric and Sarah demonstrate such love and patience with their children - such an example for others. We all know having young children is chaos but the rewards are oh so sweet.