Keeping Up With the Joneses! | Muncie, Noblesville, Indiana Portrait and Family Photography

I don't think I've ever posted this many photos from a portrait session.

Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure I've never actually even delivered as many photos to a client as I'm about to deliver to this family, but I absolutely can't help myself. There was no narrowing down my favorites. It just wasn't going to happen.

They're cute. Their kids are cute. Everyone. Is cute.

Little Jazzie?

Yeah. Off the cute-meter.

Oh, and dare I forget to mention that her mom made ALL her clothes with the exception of her shoes. Mom even made her own awesome chevron patterned skirt.

In fact, you can see more of her awesome creations here: Jazzy Girl Boutique!

For now, let's meet Tamara and Doug and their three amazingly well-behaved and very silly, very sweet children: Jazlyn (5), Brandt (10, going on 11) and Austin (15) whose name, of course, I could never forget as it's also my husband's name and the name of the capital the very best state in the union. ;)

Tamara wrote to me a little about each of her children, dubbing Austin as "the best kid ever" and Jazzy as her "photo diva." Pretty much true, completely.

*sigh* - how he looks at her!

This child. This. Child.


That's going up at someone's wedding someday, I'm sure.


When these people tell you that "marriage is hard work," you just don't believe them. Sorry! Too sweet.

Love finding soft light like this.

I think he channels a little Joseph Gordon-Levitt!


My own daughter will attest to this - there is nothing like Daddy.

First time taking pictures in downtown Muncie in a while!


*melt* ... so pretty.


This. This needs to be on a canvas.


Brandt is *hilarious!*

Get ready, because there are a zillion of these...



Totally genuine...


Mothers and sons are so beautiful.

See? Joseph Gordon-Levitt again.



Oh, silly big brother.

Best pals! Makes me wish I hadn't grown up an only child!


She loves them.

And suffice it to say, they also love her very much!

Getting them to smile for me wasn't hard at all. Tamara says, "I didn't feed them before we got here so they know that if they're good, we'll go out to dinner after."

Most of the smiles were brought on by listing off varying restaurant possibilities. :)

Works for me, though, too!

Thanks for spending your evening with me!

The Neelys | Indiana Family Photography

I love this family. I really do. Which in turn makes me really proud to call them family. Nathan is my husband Austin's cousin - to be specific (I'm not sure I'm going to get this right) he's the son of the son of my husband's great aunt. I'm at least 90% sure I'm correct on that!

Nathan married Nicole, who I genuinely wish I could spend more time with. I just plain like her - I like everything about her!

Together, they made Jasper, my little girl's cousin, albeit by a somewhat mild stretch of the lineage. There has to be a technical term for that - once removed? Something or another?

My whole point is that you obviously can't buy adorable. It just happens. It's in the blood, as you can clearly see!

Thank you for the lovely afternoon! I only wish I could have posted this blog a bit sooner. :)

(And thank you to Nathan's mom Robyn for letting us use her crazy sweet property for these shots! If you're looking for an awesome place to throw an adorable vintage or country themed party or music show, contact me! I know just the place!)

Devouring literature...!
Squee!


You're so pretty, Nicole!




GRANDPA!

Sally and Makayla | Indiana Family Photography

For Mother's Day this year, Makayla's amazing mom (my sweet friend Tisha) got her mother-in-law Sally one of my gift certificates so she and her granddaughter could get some snapshots together. I've wanted to take pictures of Tisha's insanely beautiful daughter Makayla for a while, and was thrilled to see that her grandma Sally was just as lovely! I kept making comments about how these girls were going to make me rich, haha. Anyway, it was a fun time in the yard for us, and I can't wait to deliver these images. :)



I had to include this. This girl has such an awesome sense of identity for being only 10. I love her style!




Precious. :)

Love, love, love.

Of course, Makayla was just ready to get back to playing with the daughter of my other very sweet friend Kerry. I love the sound of kids squealing, "Take my picture!"

For what it's worth (and it's worth quite a lot) Tisha is an AMAZING dog groomer - not just because she does such a wonderful job at grooming, but because she's so gentle and amazing with dogs. Her page is here if you want to check her out on Facebook!

Oh, and Hannah's mom? Fabulous hair and makeup artist. Truly. Get a hold of me and I'll connect you, especially if you're getting married soon!

Thanks for the lovely afternoon!