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!

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 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.

From Baby to Toddler | Aiden on the Move | Indianapolis Children's Photographer

January 17, 2016 in Children, First Birthday, Studio

I had the privilege of photographing the Springer family back in early September (and they had the luxury of being featured in my very first blog post - see HERE). They have 3 beautiful and active boys. At the time of our last session, Aiden, the youngest, was 8 months old. Not standing on his own yet but able to sit up - that perfect age where you can contain them pretty easily. Let's flashback:

What a handsome little ham, right?? I was excited when Carrie (mom) contacted me to take his one-year photos. Perfect opportunity to break in my new studio. (: And let me tell you, Aiden was on the move. He has been walking since he was 10 months old, so it was old hat to him - no wobbles - pretty much a run. It would have been pretty comedic for anyone watching the session - mom, dad and myself running around and making crazy noises trying to contain him in the studio space. But mission accomplished. Happy birthday Aiden!

Thanks to the Springer's for trusting me again with your precious memories!

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

Summer Sweetness | Session at Holcomb Gardens | Indianapolis Family Photographer

January 15, 2016 in Family, Children

Here is another throwback for you - since it's cold outside and the middle of winter, let's channel back to early July when it was sunny and warm and GREEN. This session seriously was one of my anchor sessions. Many of my portfolio sessions confirmed my desire to take the plunge into this business and reassured me I could do this - but true confessions to Allegra and Nick - this was my first paid session. So I feel like I owe this family immensely for taking a chance on me and more so, for being AMAZING clients. What more could I ask for in a session - BEAUTIFUL family, two happy kiddos, perfect weather, and great scenery at Holcomb Gardens on Butler's Campus.

Allegra and Nick both went to Butler and met there so the location had sentimental value, which I love. (: Big sister Norah had just turned 4 years old and was seriously just the sweetest. She held my hand when we were switching locations and invited me to see her new bike in the back of the family's car. Little Nico was 9 months at the time - cutie little man as happy as can be. I'm sure by now he's walking all over the place. (: Mom had mentioned prior to the session how fast time flies and how quickly our kids grow up. Amen to that - thank goodness for photos and videos we can cherish and reflect upon.... (:

Thank you so much to Allegra and Nick for hiring me for a mini session. It was a pleasure working for you! I have used photos from this session in my advertising probably more than any other single session so that shows how much I LOVED the way the photos turned out.

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