Festive | The Hrivnak Family | Noblesville Family Photographer

January 17, 2017 in Family, Children

The Hrivnak's most recent session was bright, festive and fun. We spent a morning in their home in Noblesville getting into the Christmas spirit. We had Aneesh putting ornaments on the tree and playing with the train that ran around the bottom of their Christmas tree. I know Dustin and Esha were excited for the holiday's this year since Aneesh was old enough to start to understand Christmas. It's so fun when kids can really get into the spirit of Christmas and you can see the glow in their eyes when they talk about Santa, and presents and cookies and on and on and on.

As always, Aneesh was a ham. That smile......

Thank you Dustin and Esha for inviting me into your home to capture some sweet memories. (: As always, such a pleasure.

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

January 15, 2017 in Children, Family

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.

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.

Fall Mini Fun | Indianapolis Family Photographer

January 11, 2017 in Fall Mini Sessions

The dynamics of the fall mini - quick & dirty, fall colors, cooler weather, perfect timing for Christmas card pics. They are popular and my fall mini slate was full last year. In late October and early November I had 20 fall mini's, held at a few different locations. I had a wonderful combination of past clients and new ones. It's always great to see familiar faces and catch up (as much as you can in 20 minutes) and then connect with new families.

Kudos and a huge thanks to all that participated in my mini sessions last fall. They are marathon days for me but I love every minute. Below are some of my favs. I hope to see everyone again next year!!

If you want to get in on the fall mini fun next year, shoot me a note at kellymartinphotos@gmail.com and I'll add you to my newsletter so you'll be one of the first notified.

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

Adventures | The Van Winkle's | Indianapolis Family Photographer

January 09, 2017 in Children, Family

For the second night in a row I'm blogging a session that was held at Coxhall Gardens. It's a hotspot for photographers but the grounds are so large that several of us can be out there without stepping on any toes. This particular session was taken on one of the busiest evenings of the fall but sometimes when your go-to spots are taken........you find some new favs. (:

I met the Van Winkle family last March at the Trader's Point Easter egg hunt. I photographed families and kids with the Easter bunny (not totally my thing but love to help out the Trader's Point community and connect with the families). I definitely remembered photographing the family with twin babes strapped to them with a toddler - the Van Winkles. Fast forward seven months and we are meeting for a photo session - twins now almost a year and On. The. Move.

We spent most of the session letting the kids take us on an adventure through the grounds. Which is my life in a nutshell - following around my crazy kiddos - so it's something I get to practice daily. Spontaneous fun - not much posing - just letting kids be kids.