indianapolis family photographer

— film + digital photography for these years you long to hold forever —

Meet Loreal

midwest mother + photographer.

A woman with long dark hair holding a baby boy with red hair, both wearing black outfits, indoor setting.

I make photographs to slow time down.

As a mother and artist, I am deeply drawn to the fleeting — the hand tugging at a dress hem, the softness of morning light across tired eyes, the quiet pauses between chaos. These are the moments that often pass a little too quickly and are the ones, I believe, we ache to hold onto most.

Through my lens, I seek to create images that feel lived-in, honest, and reverent of what is real. I work across digital and analog formats, embracing texture and imperfection, knowing they lend soul to memory. Whether it’s the dreamy impermanence of film or the intimate grain of Super 8, each frame carries a heartbeat.

My work is not about perfection — it’s about presence. About crafting visual heirlooms for families who see beauty in the subtle and sentimental. About making space for what matters now, and what will matter even more when looked back upon decades from today.

This is what guides me, camera in hand, always.

A woman holding a newborn baby, smiling at a man and young girl in a room with curtains and a framed picture on the wall.

That feeling of cracking open your momma’s scrapbook!

A young girl in a plaid dress, white tights, black shoes, and a red cardigan stands on a stone step outdoors, smiling at the camera. In the background, a group of six adults stands under a bridge in a wooded area during late fall or winter.

A mother and father kiss their newborn baby on the cheeks indoors.

A woman and four children holding hands and standing in line outdoors in front of a white sheet backdrop.

Two young boys lying on a colorful patchwork quilt. The older boy is smiling and wearing a striped shirt, while the younger boy appears to be relaxed and is dressed in a blue outfit with a matching navy scarf around his neck. There is a yellow leaf decoration on the quilt.

A close-up black and white photo of a woman kissing a young child's face.

A family sitting inside a vintage van, with a woman with blonde hair, a man with a beard and a young boy wearing a beanie, all looking through the windshield.

Two children are holding hands, with adults assisting them. One child is standing on a black metal garden table, while the other is being helped to balance. The setting is outdoors with a house and garden in the background.

A young girl with long brown hair lying on her back with her head resting on someone's lap, smiling with her eyes closed. She is wearing a white top, and her mother, whose pregnant belly is visible, is standing beside her.

Shadow of a man holding hands with two children on the ground, with a third child's shadow nearby, all barefoot on a white surface.

A woman and a young girl sitting near a window, with the woman holding the girl's head and the girl lying on her back, looking up at the woman.

A young girl is hanging from a streetlamp with a big smile, wearing a white shirt, ripped jeans, and colorful sneakers. Behind her, a group of three people, two women and a man, are smiling and chatting on a brick staircase outside a building with br

A joyful mother and child sharing a moment of laughter, close-up of their smiling faces.

A man with a beanie and beard performs CPR on a woman who is bending backwards.

A woman is holding a young boy above her head, smiling, while a man in the background is holding another child and a woman is lying on a bed in the foreground, with a picture frame wall behind them.

A young boy and girl are seen through a window with a white frame. The boy, shirtless and wearing beige shorts, touches the glass with one hand and has his other hand raised. The girl, sitting inside the house, extends her hand towards the boy and we

A young woman with red hair and an elderly woman with gray hair hugging and smiling with their eyes closed.

Children in close physical contact, showing sharing of a seat or space.

Four people including an adult woman and three children relaxing and lying on a bed.

Two young children holding hands and running in an indoor setting, both wearing hats and casual clothing.

A woman with long hair is holding a child in a park during sunset. The woman wears a black coat and boots. The child, dressed in light-colored clothes, is leaning back with arms stretched out. The park has grass, trees, and a lamppost, with buildings

A woman lying on a wooden deck with two young children, one girl and one boy, hugging her. Sunlight filters through the trees above, casting dappled light and shadows.

Two smiling children, a girl and a boy, playing together on a bed. The girl is hugging the boy, who is lying on her lap, and they look happy.

Capturing Moments,

Cultivating Connection,

Creating Memories;

one last welcome note:

(because I’m so honored that you’re here)

Documentation of a Life being Lived Well

With a blend of digital and film photography, we’ll capture those timeless moments that you'll cherish for generations to come. Instead of endless perfect poses I’ll offer gentle guidance while we give space to the here + now because it’s so worth remembering.

Permission to Relax & Relish the Moment

Say goodbye to family portrait session stress and hello to an experience your loved ones are going to reflect back on fondly. With documentary + lifestyle approaches, you get to focus on being your wonderfully one and only you while staying present + connected with your people - I'll take care of the rest.

Artistry with Every Frame

As your family photographer, my goal is to beautifully document the genuine essence of your family's story while showing the heartfelt joy that’s found in the day to day. Together we’ll be creating nostalgia-filled keepsakes that will allow you to revisit all of life's precious chapters and become the heirlooms from your kids’ childhoods.