The B. Family {Portraits}

I was honored when Shawn and Kristen invited me to their home to photograph them and their little boy, Jackson.  The family is moving from Indianapolis to California and wanted family pictures in and around their home before they left.  Jackson is completely adorable and LOVED the camera.  I see a career in show business for this little one....or at least a future as a heart-breaker.

Mass Ave {Photowalk}

I got to explore Mass Ave in the Theatre and Arts District of Indianapolis today.  I went looking for a particular piece of art that I had seen there quite some time ago, but it turns out it was only a temporary piece.  Lesson learned: when you see something interesting, stop and photograph it because it might be the last opportunity you have.

Despite the fact that what I was seeking was gone, Mass Ave still has a lot to offer.  It seems like there's something unique and beautiful at every turn.  I want to go back soon to see what I missed!

This guy was working a restaurant I walked by.  He came running out and asked me to take his picture, so of course I obliged :-)  I plan to take a print back to him to thank him for being such an eager subject.

Good Times with Good Friends

A couple of my closest friends came into town for the weekend and a wonderful weekend it was!  At one point -- while I was getting out my camera to take a photograph of them -- they started taking one-handed-self-portraits.  Why not?

Grace Potter

I was incredibly fortunate to be able to attend a small private concert by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals this morning and to meet the great Grace Potter herself. She told me she loved my shirt!!

Coxhall Gardens {Photowalk}

Coxhall Gardens is a beautiful public park in Carmel, Indiana.  Today I was out running errands and one of the two clock towers in the park caught my eye so I zipped in for a shot.  I had never been there before, so I had no idea just how much beautiful landscaping and architecture the park boasts!  I'm looking forward to the opportunity to go back there with someone for some portraits! Will it be you?? :-)

Let Freedom Ring!!

Today is Independence Day.  Not the one where Will Smith gets rid of the aliens that blew up the White House, but the one where we gather with family and friends to relax and celebrate the birth of America.  This year, my Independence Day involved a day on the lake, a cookout, my first sparklers ever, the always awesome Indianapolis fireworks display, and a few photographs along the way.

My husband and I returned to the same spot where we first watched the fireworks together four summers ago, where we said our first "I love you"s, and where he proposed to me.  It's not an ideal spot for fireworks photos, but love and tradition had to win out ♥

Holliday Park - A Strange and Magical Place {Photowalk}

Last Wednesday I attended a Roberts Camera Photowalk where they very generously loaned out the brand new Nikon Coolpix P7000 to each of the 25 attendees to try for the evening.  In general I was pretty pleased with the camera -- particularly its macro capabilities and exposure compensation -- and I got a few good shots with it.

As much as I was enjoying the camera and having fun at the walk, I had to call it a night early because it was so unbearably hot.  I learned an important lesson for photowalking, however: ALWAYS. BRING. WATER.

Holliday Park is so beautiful and there is so much to see there, I went back this morning when the weather was a little cooler for a photowalk of my own.  It is now one of my favorite places in the city and I am sure I will be shooting more there in the future!