specializing in child-led photography
you need to feel comfortable and relaxed throughout! How you feel when you are having your photos taken heavily impacts how you view the final photos you see. I provide a joyful and relaxing experience—whether that it be in beautiful park or at my studio in downtown Indianapolis—while capturing the effortless connections within your family.
Your days are filled with loving hugs and the sweetest sound of "mama" coming from the people you love most. But before you know it your littles are going to be all grown up, so I want to help you preserve the precious memories of this age.
As a pediatric physical therapist, I understand the importance of a child-led experience to keep your little ones as happy as possible. At every session you will find me playing tag, singing and dancing to your child's favorite songs, and bringing out my silly faces so I can capture the true smiles and pure joy of your precious littles.
In order to have those authentic, joyful photos who capture who your family truly is…
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Family Experience
collections begin at $550
- 60-minute session in Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, or the greater Indy area
- Complimentary style guide
- Online gallery with 75+ photos
- Full gallery delivered within 1-2 weeks
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“Caitlyn has captured our families most precious moments over this past year with perfection! She is always so much fun to work with and I recommend her to everyone I know who prefers light, crisp, and timeless photos. Additionally, she is magical with engaging children (and dogs) in family sessions. We will use her for many sessions to come as our family continues to grow. Communication with her is efficient and prompt and the turnaround time for photo edits is very reasonable. 10/10 recommend for all your photo needs!”
- nadine & travis
“I cannot find the words to fully describe how incredible of a photographer Caitlyn is. My husband and I first worked with her for engagement photos, then our wedding photos, our first Christmas photos, 10-year anniversary photos, maternity, and most recently our newborn photos. She has intentionally photographed our family’s most precious moments. I trust her fully. We cannot wait to continue to have Caitlyn around to continue to help capture the joy of our family.”
- Shannon & Sam
“Caitlyn was AMAZING! We did extended family photos with grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. and it was amazing. From the first inquiry I sent, she was super communicative, flexible, and great about explaining the process along the way. The studio space was beautiful and we were so thankful she was able to accommodate all of our schedules when booking since we anted these done around the holiday times, with my sister traveling in town from across the country. When we got there, Caitlyn was so friendly. She helped everyone pose, suggested different combinations for family members, and kept everything moving quickly. My aunts couldn't stop raving about how amazing she was and how much FUN it was! We got the photos last week and everyone LOVES them. They seriously cannot stop talking about how great they are. They've already been posted on Facebook, and I'm sure they're ordering prints as we speak. Couldn't have been more thrilled about our experience with Caitlyn!”
- mary i.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trust me, I have seen it all. I’m not above playing a game of tag or making a fool of myself to help get some of their energy out. As a pediatric physical therapist, I have perfected how to convince little ones to do the things they don’t want to do.
hey Caitlyn! my kids are walking chaos. i’m worried they won’t corporate.
i’m ready to schedule! What time of day is best?
I always suggest scheduling your session 90 minutes before sunset for optimal lighting! Sessions can be scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings given availability. Weekends are available as well depending on the season.
help! what do people wear?
The simpler the better! Neutrals will be your best friend and look great in any location. I will also send a full style guide to assist full of tips and examples to decrease the stress of picking out outfits for everyone in your family!
I have no idea what location is best for photos! What do you suggest?
I have a full Location Guide to share with you that includes my favorite portrait locations in the Indianapolis area! While I’m based in Indianapolis, I regularly photograph families in Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Zionsville, Noblesville, McCordsville, Fortville, Lawrence, and the greater Indy area.
HOW MANY IMAGES CAN I EXPECT?
I average 75+ final images for family sessions via an online gallery where you have the ability to print, share and download your images as much as you want.
Hi, I’m Caitlyn!
as an indianapolis family photographer and pediatric physical therapist, i understand the importance of following the lead of your little ones. i've perfected the art of brining out smiles so you to be present and enjoy the experience.
Big moments and milestones are important, but it's the little in-betweens moments where life is truly lived. Each age brings new personality traits, favorite toys, and little quirks that you want to remember years from now. I am drawn to the unposed moments and effortless connections that showcase the uniqueness of your family.
Over the last 7 years I have loved being included in your most intimate, life changing moments and providing you with tangible memories for years to come.
While I'm based in Indianapolis and have a studio downtown, I also take family photos in Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Zionsville, Noblesville, McCordsville, Fortville, and Lawrence, Indiana, and beyond.
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