Forever Photography

08/13/2024

Welcome back to tip Tuesday. Today's is for the brides... are you considering wearing a long veil down the aisle but haven't decided for certain yet? Let me be the deciding vote... DO IT! Then, when we create your wedding day timeline together, we will add in an extra 10-15 minutes just to focus on veil photos. We'll throw your veil into the wind behind you, have you and your new spouse cuddled up and kissing under it, and showcase the way it spills onto the ground around you both. Whatever magic we end up creating, I LOVE some good veil shots and I'm willing to bet, you will too!

08/12/2024

ATTENTION QUAD CITIES! Where are all of my spooky peeps at?! I'm considering holding pumpkin head/smoke bomb mini sessions the weekend of 9/28. I will provide the pumpkins and the smoke, you provide the fun personalities (and spooky outfits, face paint, etc. if that's what you're into)! In order to make this happen, I will need to know that I have at least 5 people/couples/families interested. Cost is $120 for a 25 minute session with 5 digital downloads. These would be great for individuals (hello senior photos!), families, couples, friend groups and kiddos (Halloween costume photos anyone?) Don't want to wear a pumpkin head or use smoke? That's fine! Just want a couple of nice fall photos, no props at all? We can do that, too! You will have your gallery within 2 weeks, so in plenty of time to print and share for Halloween. Who's in?! Please share if you might know some Spooky people who would love this!

*Indianapolis clients.. if you're interested in one of these minis, we can make it happen in the couple of days before/after my QC trip while the pumpkins are still fresh!*

**The photos in the collage below are NOT my photos, they are photos I grabbed from Pinterest to show you the vibe I'm going for 🙂 **

08/11/2024

Annie and Connor were one of the sweetest couples I've ever met and I'm so honored to have been able to share this special day with them. You'll be seeing a lot more of these two on my timeline in the coming weeks... narrowing down the photos has been nearly impossible already!

Are you considering eloping? Downtown Indianapolis is the perfect place, and I can be there to capture all the special moments. Message me to book :)

Flowers: Ethereal Florals
Dress: Gretchen's Bridal Gallery
Shoes:
Shoutout to for bringing us togetherc.horn

08/09/2024

When the wind comes along and does you all sorts of favors 🥹😍
So much more of this incredible downtown Indy engagement shoot gracing your feed very soon!

08/09/2024

Rebecca and her girls made my job RIDICULOUSLY easy! These girls were absolute Goddesses in the sun and I am so lucky to have been able to work with them. I'm already looking shoots together in the future

08/07/2024

It’s Tip Tuesday and today’s tip is for families with kiddos! Do you have a family session with me coming up (or thinking about booking one)? Do you have kiddos coming to that session with you? Are you nervous said kiddos will be difficult to pose and won’t stand still? Here’s my tip for you!

Are you ready, lean in close and listen because this is a big one (and maybe applies even to life outside of your photo session…) …… here it is…..

Let your kids be kids! That’s right, that’s it… that’s the tip! Let your kids be kids. What fun is it to show up at a session and expect everyone, littles included, to sit still and pose? No no… not here at Forever Photogroahy. Here, we like to make your session fun for the whole family! My biggest goal from each family session is to have your kids saying “let’s take photos again soon!” when the session is over. How do I accomplish this? It’s easy… we just have fun!

Sometimes we’re racing, sometimes it’s a tickle fight and sometimes we’re picking wild flowers. Sometimes it’s jumping in puddles, playing ring around the Rosie or tackling dad to the ground like he’s a wild bear that must be captured. Whatever shenanigans we get up to, just know this… they will be fun and there will be laughter! And I’ll be there capturing every bit of it 🙂

So, moms and dads, sit back and relax and join in the fun… and just maybe by the end, I’ll have you looking forward to the next session, too 😉

07/30/2024

Welcome back to , a weekly series where I post tips based on 12 years in the photography industry.

Today's tip is another one for the upcoming brides and grooms out there. I know you can't relate, because you haven't actually walked down the aisle yet, but TRUST ME when I tell you, there's an unexplainable feeling of love, joy and giddiness that washes over you right after you kiss and walk back down that aisle as a newly married couple. Not only did you just marry your best friend, but you're watching all of your hard work and planning unfold beautifully right before your eyes.

Instead of turning right back around to go dismiss each row individually and get caught up talking to 100+ individual people, let's squeeze that moment! As soon as you walk down the aisle, lets sneak out, just us (and your videographer if you have one), even for 15 or 20 minutes to do photos of just you and your new spouse. You only get that moment once in your life, hang on to it for a few moments, let it sink in and let me capture the joyous emotions that come with it. Plus, the rest of the evening is going to be a whirl wind. You both deserve a little time to be with each other in peace and quiet.

I know what you're thinking... what about our guests? Your guests will be fine, I promise. You can designate someone (the officiant, someone from the wedding party, one of your parents, wedding coordinator, etc.) to stand up in front of everyone with instructions on who should stay put for family photos and where everyone else should head for cocktail hour/reception. Then, while we're getting what's probably going to be your favorite photos of the day, everyone who's not involved in post-ceremony photos will file out and you will see them at the reception. Then, we return to knock out family pics, wedding party photos and get you ready to party!

Also, it doesn't happen every time, but I've literally had processional/dismissal lines take over an hour. Usually, that amount of time really isn't budgeted into the day and it ends up causing a landslide of everything running behind and costs you... us... precious photo time. So, what is it they say? "Two birds, one stone?". Your quick sneak away exit allows everyone to filter out of the ceremony space quickly and you get beautiful bonus images.

Did reading all of this make you realize you don't even know where to start with your ? Don't worry, I do all of that, too!

Message me now and let's make magic happen on your big day.

07/23/2024

Welcome to , a new weekly post where I share helpful tips for your sessions and wedding day. These tips come from 12 years of experience as a photographer with involvement in the wedding industry all throughout.

Today's Tip is "It's all in the details". If you're anything like me, you look at amazing wedding day detail shots and swoon! Capturing gorgeous details is one of my favorite parts about a wedding day (along with my million and one other favorite parts, of course 😘). What I've learned is that capturing stunning detail shots is a team effort. Sure, it takes a photographer, like me, with experience, knowledge in lighting, professional equipment and a creative eye. BUT... it takes just a little bit of planning ahead on the couple's side as well.

So, what can YOU, a bride/groom, do to get those dreamy detail shots? It's actually pretty simple... have your details together in one place and ready for me to grab on the big day. This includes, but is not limited to, rings, shoes, jewelry, perfume/cologne boxes, invitations, lipstick, garter, etc. The less time I have to spend tracking all of these pieces down, the more time I can spend doing what I love, capturing beauty!

Want to earn major bonus points?... Ask your florist to throw in some loose clippings that match your bouquet. These will just be a few extra flowers (generally no stem), baby's breath pieces, etc. that match the ones used in your bouquet. Then, (Like the top photo in this post), I can coordinate those loose flower pieces around in your detail photos for an extra POP of gorgeous.

Okay, now you know what you need to do, but there's also some things you DON'T need to worry about, because your awesome photographer (THAT'S ME!) brings along a whole kit of detail pieces to make these shots extra amazing. This includes velvet ring boxes, chiffon ribbons, wax seals/stamp, gem leaves, antique trays, acrylic risers and more! Not to mention, I'm always adding to my kit. Together, we can make your detail shots magazine worthy!

Let me know in the comments what I should add to my detail kit next!

06/19/2024

I'm looking 👀 for 2 couples needing a last minute 🕑 2024 wedding booking and 3 couples with 2025 dates 📅 to snag an amazing 😍 deal. You won't want to miss this opportunity to keep more of your wedding money 💰 in your pocket! Message me to get the deets! 💅 Do you know someone engaged? 💍 Tag them below!

05/29/2024

Matthew... One of the kindest, most generous and most photogenic kids I know! He's a 2024 WHS senior, and our family is so lucky to have gotten to know him well throughout his high school career. This guy's charisma and big heart will take him far in this world!

05/13/2024

Happy Mother's Day from Forever Photography!

As a first time mom, today was extra special for me. It was also an extra special day for my sweet friend Alli and her family. After a couple of years of fostering, their 3 sweet kiddos all had their adoptions days in the last year, making this their first Mother's Day as an official, permanent family, although they had already been a family for some time. There's something extra sweet about knowing everything is finalized and done and I'm so happy for them!

If you'd known Alli for as long as I have, you would know that being a mother is something that has always seemed so natural for her, and WOW is that so evident seeing her interact with her kids. I couldn't be more happy for her today and every day. Thank you Jump family for getting together with me while I was in town and making this special shoot happen. I LOVED working with you all

05/10/2024

How perfect are Amanda and Miles?! 😍 I'm so glad we could get together on a bright, sunny day to commemorate Amanda's first Mother's Day. It's crazy to think that 6 years ago, I got to capture her as the most beautiful bride... now, I get to capture her as an equally beautiful mother. I can't begin to tell you all how much it means to me when my wedding couples continue letting me capture them as their love and families grow.

Did you miss out on mom and me sessions? The good news is, any time of year is the right time to book a session, grab your kiddos and jump in front of my lens. If you're in the QC, I have some dates for July that I'll be releasing very soon and mor dates being released for October as well!

Looking for a last minute Mother's day gift? Message me ASAP and I can hook you up with an emailed gift card just in time to print it off for Sunday :)

05/06/2024

Thank you to Amber and her kids for hanging at the park with me on my visit back to the QC. So glad we could make this happen!

More sweet mom and me sessions coming your way this week :)

03/24/2024

Alright my awesome Indy peeps, who’s getting married here and letting me capture the magic?! The Wilds Wedding & Event Venue

The premier wedding venue for distinctive events in Bloomington, Indiana & beyond. Where casual sophi

02/23/2024

to Magical Carousel Wedding Photos 😍

02/19/2024

If you got a ring for Valentine's Day, we need to chat! 😘

01/08/2024

I first met Emily and Marty in fall of 2022. I had run a Facebook ad for a fall photo special and they reached out to book a mini session. Less than a minute into their session, I could tell these two were the real deal. As the session went on, they laughed, chatted and loved on each other almost like I wasn't even there... they were a photographer's dream! When I left the session, I immediately went home and told my husband, "My new clients are going to get married one day for sure!" It was no surprise when I got the message just a little over a year later that engagement photos were on the horizon, and a wedding for me to photograph was just around the corner!

Emily and Marty's big day was perfect. The people that were there showed so much love and adoration for both of them as individuals, as well as the married couple they were becoming. Emily's boys adore "Mar Mar", and that love is reciprocated by him right back. A major theme around Emily and Marty's home and family is one of safety and love, and that theme shines through with them, both to each other and to their boys, every second of every day.

Emily and Marty, thank you so much for choosing me to capture the rare and special love that you share for each other. I hope to continue to watch you grow as the future unfolds, and to be there to capture every special memory that happens in your lives. Cheers to Mr. and Mrs. Robinson!

Hair and Makeup: Tory Eacret at Wild Iris Salon and Co.
Dress: David's Bridal
Flowers by McNamara
Venue: Emmanuel Church - Garfield Park

01/07/2024

Had a fantastic time shooting Emily and Marty’s wedding tonight. So thankful to have gained them as clients a couple of years ago ❤️

12/03/2023

Sweet family pics in Hummel Park coming soon 😘🎄

11/27/2023

CALLING ALL ENGAGED COUPLES! This year is a year of huge change for Forever Photography. Between new equipment, several classes and lots of work done alongside some very high end photographers over the last year, I am prepared to bring my couples a whole new experience. My 2024 dates are going fast and I've already started booking for 2025 as well, and I'm so excited to start working with all the couples I have booked already, but I've got room for some more incredible couples to join me. Is that you? Read on!

For Cyber Monday, I'm giving you all the chance to lock in at prices so low, you won't see them again after this, so don't miss your chance! All you need is a 50% retainer on file before the end of the year and your date will be secured! I've got everything from a new camera and lenses, new lighting system, lots of fun stuff to use in flat lays, beautiful hangers in various designs for the perfect dress pictures, plus new prompts to make the day feel fun and photos feel more like hanging out than being posed. Don't worry, though... my attention to detail, love for capturing raw emotions and unwavering customer service have not changed one bit... in fact, they have only grown! I want you to look back on your photos and be teleported right back to that moment so that you can relive it over and over again. I realize this is one of the biggest days of your life and everything I do not only on that day, but leading up to it & following it will reflect that. Being your wedding photographer is a true honor for me and I can promise you, there is no preparation I don't take to make sure I provide a stellar experience for every couple I work with.

To all of you who have stuck with me during this quiet season of growth, I appreciate you now more than ever. I am so excited to be kicking off the 2024 with a BANG and can't wait to bring you all along with me.

Know any engaged couples? Tag them in the comments below so they don't miss this amazing opportunity to have stellar service and beautiful photos of their big day while my prices are still this low.

If all of this sounds like exactly what you're wanting your wedding photo experience to be, send me a message and let's chat about how to make your special day magical!

11/26/2023

Stay tuned tomorrow for you chance at my best wedding deal for 2024. This will be the lowest price you can lock in a 2024 (or 2025!) wedding date, so don’t miss it 🙂

10/25/2023

It's officially Halloween week, and guess what?! That means a trick or treat sale is happening! That's right, in honor of one of our favorite holidays, if you book our Gold or Diamond packages with a retainer before Nov. 1st, you get to spin the trick or treat prize wheel... (don't worry, there's only treats)... and win an awesome add on to your wedding photography package totally free! Message me for package info and lets make your wedding day dreams a reality!

PS.... did you know if you refer a wedding couple to me and they book a package, you get a $25 gift card of your choice? (Costco, Amazon, Starbucks or Target). If you refer 3 booking couples in one year, I also throw in a totally free photo session with digital downloads as a way to say THANK YOU! So, tag an engaged couple in the comments and let's get you some gift cards and a free session. I super appreciate all of your referrals... they're what keeps my business going!

10/19/2023

Huge wedding package sale coming up soon! Tag a newly engaged bride or groom to be in the comments so they don’t miss it 😍

10/17/2023

I could not have had more fun with Keara and Nate this weekend if I tried! Hotel Blackhawk was a dream location and these two were the sweetest, most laid back couple ever! Thank you Nate and Keara for trusting me to step in and take over on this incredibly special day! It was so hard to narrow down what I wanted to use for a sneak peek, so more will be coming soon for sure!

Venue: Hotel Blackhawk, Autograph Collection
Cake: Olde Towne Bakery East Moline Express
Hair: Sarah with Davarah Hair
Makeup: Theo Doty
Dj: Holland with Best of Times DJ
Florist: Sherry with Jewel Osco

10/15/2023

If you’ve ever wondered what the vehicle of a traveling wedding photographer who’s a mom to a 4 month old looks like… here it is 🤪I had a fantastic day with Kiara and Nate at Hotel Blackhawk today. I’m exhausted, but heading to bed to gear up for a full day of sessions tomorrow before hitting the road home to Indy. I can’t wait to share tons of new stuff with you guys soon!

10/12/2023

ATTENTION INDIANAPOLIS! I have some new equipment rented that I’m trying out at a wedding this weekend and want to squeeze in as many sessions with it as I can! So I’m running a special for anyone who is available this evening, tomorrow late morning, Monday evening or Tuesday anytime. $99 gets you a mini session - 15 minutes of shooting, 1 outfit, with 5 digital downloads OR for $199 you get a FULL session - 45 minutes of shooting, up to 3 outfits with TWENTY digital downloads! That’s a huge savings you don’t want to miss out on! Message me asap to snag your spot 🙂

10/11/2023

This dress deserves a post all it's own. If you've been following along, you know I LOVE getting all the details of your wedding day, and that includes photos of your dress in some beautiful spot before you put it on. I looked up at these wagon wheels hanging from the ceiling in the sun filled greenhouse at The Barn at Brophy Creek Farm and knew it was perfect... one problem, I couldn't quite reach it and there were no chairs in sight! Shout out to my AMAZING assistant, Isabel for sitting on my shoulder to get this dress up there... we stop at NOTHING to get every shot PERFECT for your big day

10/07/2023

to Cory and Molly’s perfect day 4 years ago! (Yesterday). It certainly doesn’t seem like that long since I watched them tie the knot and it CERTAINLY doesn’t feel like it’s been 12 whole years since we were all in marching band together at West High School, where their love story began. Molly made the most beautiful bride and Cory’s face beamed with pride as she walked down the aisle to him. These two are truly the epitome of best friends who get married. They are a true forever love story and have gone on to start growing their family. I can’t wait to see where life takes them next and hope to see them in front of my lens again someday soon ❤️

PS… you know your clients are cool people when they send their wedding guests home with treats for their 4 legged friends waiting at home! 🐾

PSS…. The A on the gate outside St Ann’s Church made the perfect photo spot for Mr. And Mrs. Adair 😘