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These moments fly by so fast. Within just a few weeks, that tiny newborn curl begins to disappear as your baby grows and changes. Newborn photography preserves all of those fleeting details—the sleepy expressions, tiny fingers and toes, and everything you never want to forget.
Choosing a newborn photographer is an important decision. Your photographer will be handling, posing, and soothing your baby throughout the session, so experience and an understanding of newborn safety matter.
I've specialized in photographing newborns for more than 15 years and work with approximately 100 newborns each year. I'm also proud to be the first photographer in Indiana and Illinois certified in Newborn Safety through AANPS. Every session is approached with your baby's comfort and safety as the priority.
And beyond all the training and experience, I'm a mom of four. There's something to be said for all those years of holding, soothing, swaddling, and loving babies. Right, mommas?
- judith L.
"I saw a friends photos done by Kelli. We did our whole first year and plan on going for future milestone photos. I love her work she is sooo good with kids. "
- tiffany m.
"She exceeded my expectations in all areas. She was patient and didn't rush through the sessions. She was funny and easy to talk to. She was creative and came up with adorable sets. The thing I love about her the most though, is that she's a mom. She understands that babies take extra time, need to be fed, changed, etc., and she allows all of that to happen without making you feel rushed. Kelli is the best, and the only person I would trust to photograph my little girl!"
- Ashley I.
"We were blessed to have Kelli capture special moments with our lil' man, from maternity pictures to his 1st birthday. I highly recommend her milestone packages, reasonably priced and so worth it. She was always so patient and wonderful with our lil' boy. She is truly a baby whisperer."
I specialize in newborn photography, but I also enjoy capturing the little ones' milestones as they grow.
From the womb to the smash cake, I've got you covered for all of those never-forget moments!
When my clients comment on my work, they often call me a 'baby whisperer', and mention how patient and knowledgeable I am with handling their newborns. I have such a love for newborns and babies and I believe it really shows in my work.
I have four children and four grandchildren. My youngest two are homeschooled (ages 10 & 14), so being a teacher is my main job.
I started photography as a way to work close to home, create my own schedule, and raise my babies. I always loved taking pictures, I just didn't know how much until I really applied myself.
My very first paid session in 2010 was a newborn, and I knew right then that I had a knack for this, and I never wanted to do anything else.
#DoWhatYouLove
Newborn sessions take place in baby's first 18 days earth-side.
I prefer to schedule them on days 10-12. (Past the cluster feeding and before the baby acne!).
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“One day, all your children will have is pictures of you. Make sure you’re in them. No matter what your hair looks like, your makeup, or your body, they won’t care about any of that, they’ll just want to see you.”
I occasionally offer mini sessions!
I also do large group sports photography.
School photos are available each fall.
If you're interested in booking something not available on my booking site, you can drop your name and email below, and I'll reach out!