Indiana Family Photographer for Real, Candid Moments

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I offer candid, story-driven photography that documents the beauty of real life as it unfolds.

My sessions show real moments, connection, movement, and emotion, not stiff or awkward posing.

Photography sessions starting at $200.

I photograph families in Richmond, Muncie, Indianapolis, Dayton, and throughout eastern Indiana and western Ohio.

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Richmond • Muncie • Indy travel available

A quick, relaxed session designed for simple, beautiful moments without the time commitment of a full shoot.
Perfect for families, kids, couples, maternity, or updated portraits when you just want a few meaningful images.
Includes:
- 20-minute session
- One location
- 10 edited images
- Online download gallery
Best for:
Quick updates, seasonal photos, or capturing a moment without the overwhelm of a full session.
A storytelling session with more time to settle in, explore movement, and capture a wider variety of moments.
Perfect for families, couples, maternity, or lifestyle sessions where connection and interaction matter most.
Includes:
- 1-hour session
- One location
- 30 edited images
- Online gallery for download
Best for:
Families, couples, or anyone wanting a deeper, more relaxed storytelling experience.
A cozy, documentary-style session captured in your own space where life already happens. This is all about real connection, movement, and the small details of your everyday story.
Perfect for families, newborn moments, motherhood sessions, or anyone wanting something deeply personal and relaxed.
Includes:
- Up to 2 hours in your home
- Natural, storytelling-style guidance (no stiff posing)
- 40 edited high-resolution images
- Online gallery for download
Best for:
Families with young kids, newborns, or anyone who wants their real life documented in a meaningful, intimate way.

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“My boyfriend and I had never done a shoot together and Laini did amazing at posing us and making us feel comfortable it was a very fun professional experience... She goes above and beyond and I can assure you won’t be disappointed…”

“…Shooting with Laini [has] been one of the most enjoyable experiences, she’s super professional, the best energy, she makes you feel comfortable, beautiful and the results are flawless…“

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“Our photos turned out so beautiful! Laini made it so effortless […] She got the shots quickly and they were even more beautiful after her editing. Highly recommend for a photo shoot!”

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Every story is unique. Explore the session offerings to see what fits your story best.

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Families

I offer real life family photography that documents real connection, movement, and the beautiful chaos of everyday life. These sessions are designed to feel natural and relaxed, and can take place outdoors in beautiful Indiana locations or in the comfort of your own home, where real life naturally happens.

That might look like backyard play, cozy mornings in the home you’re raising your babies in, or slow afternoons outside in your favorite local spots.

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Couples & Engagement

I offer natural, romantic, and relaxed couple photography that focuses on real connection and authentic emotion. These sessions are less about posing and more about documenting your relationship as it truly feels: playful, intimate, and full of love.

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Motherhood

(Maternity | Fresh 48 | In-Home)

I document the quiet, powerful, and emotional seasons of motherhood through natural, storytelling photography. From maternity sessions to fresh 48 hospital moments and in-home newborn lifestyle photography, these sessions are centered around connection and real life as it unfolds.

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Seniors

I offer Senior Portrait Sessions that feel personal, confident, and true to who you are right now. These are relaxed, story-driven portraits designed to highlight your personality, interests, and individuality without stiff or overly posed direction.

We’ll choose locations that fit your vibe, from urban backdrops to open fields across Indiana, to create images that feel like you, not a template.

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Weddings & Intimate Celebrations

For couples planning something meaningful and intentional, whether it’s a small wedding, elopement, or intimate day with your closest people. I focus on documenting the in-between moments, the emotion, and everything that makes your day feel like yours.

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CLIENT REVIEWS

Alexa W.

“We love Laini. We have gone to her for years for our family photos. She was out of state for a bit, and when we heard she was coming back to Indiana, the first thing that came to mind was scheduling photos…”

Cynthia M.

“If you’re searching for a truly talented family photographer in Indiana, look no further! We recently booked an orchard photography session in mid-April for Mother’s Day, and the results were beyond our expectations…”

Madison R.

“Laini is the ABSOLUTE best Indiana family photographer! Her natural, candid photos captured my daughter’s personality perfectly and I can’t wait to hang these in our living room! …”

Kyleigh W.

“ … Laini is truly an incredible family photographer and made our entire experience feel so natural and comfortable from start to finish.

We did an in-home newborn session and she captured our baby and our family so authentically. Nothing felt forced or overly posed, and she was so patient and gentle with our baby. …”

Tahmea K.

“… Laini is my favorite small business photographers by far. She is SO patient and tremendously kind. I did a Branding photoshoot. […] She paid attention to detail and allowed me feel seen and heard through her photos . She helped me to feel comfortable with my mom body, helped with posing , and even helped me up a few times ahaha. I will forever appreciate our session.”

Stephen W.

“ … Laini is by far the best family photographer we’ve ever used. On short notice she came and did a first 48 session for us and was extremely accommodating during that time. …”

Erica M.

“I’ve done multiple photoshoots with Laini, and I have such a blast everytime!! … ! highly highly recommend her!!”

Brianne D.

“…Every shoot I have done with her [Laini] makes me feel so beautiful and I get so excited to shoot with her time and time again. She is professional, punctual and just all around lovely. Look no further for your favorite photographer, cause Laini is that girl. 10/10 would recommend.”

Ruby D.

“Laini photographed my boyfriend and I for our 1 year anniversary. … We literally just had to show up and she made the magic happen. Could not recommend her enough!!!”

Rebecca V.

“..Laini is absolutely incredible, talented, professional, and personable. She made the whole experience fun and effortless, and our photos turned out the absolute cutest! She truly went above and beyond to capture the sweetest moments…”

Josh T.

“From beginning to end, Laini was response, helpful, friendly and very easy to work with… We love how Laini captured a family moment in time and highly recommend her for beautiful candid family photos.”

Harper W.

“Laini captured my baby shower so beautifully, I was truly blown away… we ended up with the most amazing memories from that day that I will cherish forever...”

Tess A.

“Our photos turned out so beautiful! Laini made it so effortless with 3 kids in the photos…”

Jessica S.

“…She easily connects with the children to make photos look spectacular. Her edits are even better. All the colors stand out…”

Sandra J.

“…The photos she captured are absolutely stunning; they really tell the story of the event in such a unique and beautiful way...”

Cielo B.

“…She's easy to get along with and such a sweetie! Definitely hire her if you're looking for an amazing photographer that doesn't need any instruction !”

Naz E.

“…She's a fellow mom, so her patience and experience photographing toddlers is magnificent. She's done a few photo shoots for me and her work is displayed proudly all over my house and my office…”

David O.

“…The final photos were absolutely stunning—better than we could have imagined! We’ll definitely be booking her for all our future photo sessions. Highly recommend!”

Alison C.

“… She has an incredible gift !!!!! She gets all your good angles & more…”

Kim A.

“…She makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera, she captures amazing moments and the results never disappoint…”

Akilah M.

“…She was wonderful to work with and look forward to working with her for future events!”

Sharai G.

“We were referred to Laini by a friend and from the moment I reached out she made it a smooth, easy, painless and fast process…”

Gina C.

“I just reviewed all the final pics from our newborn photoshoot with Laini and I have literal tears in my eyes. I have so many beautiful shots to choose from and I just love how they all came out…”

Nohelia R.

“… Shooting with Laini is been one of the most enjoyable experiences, she’s super professional, the best energy, she makes you feel comfortable, beautiful and the results are flawless…”

Mandi R.

“…Not only was she kind and creative. But she is a master at her craft…“

Erika M.

“…She’s got great vision and is so fun and easy to work with...”

Chelsea S.

“…She is a very talented photographer and I highly recommend her…”

Olivia R.

“…She goes above and beyond and I can assure you won’t be disappointed…”

Brianna M.

“…My pictures came out so nice and clear. Thank you…”

Rosabelle H.

“…We love her direction and she really makes our visions come to life so beautifully….”