• The weather this summer has been difficult to manage getting outdoor stories in. Thankfully, we were able to get this #adoptionstory done Friday evening. The light rain added some fun!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionstory #webelongtogether #lovemakesafamily #fosterlove #fostertoadopt #adoptionday #tellyourstory #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #courtroomsession #adoptionislove #adoptionrocks #adoptionphotographer #adoptionphotography #takesavillage #worththewait #adoptiveparents #birthfamiliesmatter #indianaadoption #adoptionindiana #openadoption #joyfulfam #joyfulexposuresphotography #adoptionjourney #adoptionbuiltus #loveisloveislove #domesticadoption
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    The weather this summer has been difficult to manage getting outdoor stories in. Thankfully, we were able to get this #adoptionstory done Friday evening. The light rain added some fun!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionstory #webelongtogether #lovemakesafamily #fosterlove #fostertoadopt #adoptionday #tellyourstory #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #courtroomsession #adoptionislove #adoptionrocks #adoptionphotographer #adoptionphotography #takesavillage #worththewait #adoptiveparents #birthfamiliesmatter #indianaadoption #adoptionindiana #openadoption #joyfulfam #joyfulexposuresphotography #adoptionjourney #adoptionbuiltus #loveisloveislove #domesticadoption
  • Only those who care about you can hear you when you're quiet. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As we look for my mom to be assessed for hospice in the coming week, those in my circle have stepped up without me asking for help. They have brought meals. They have watched my daughter. They have sent encouraging words. They are praying. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As an #enneagram8 asking for help isn't a strength of mine (neither is accepting it), but I am growing. Mom may not have words anymore but she is still teaching me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She has taught me a lot over the past 5 years as we have battled Dementia (Alzheimers Type). I'm assuming these last days, month or year with her she will teach me even more. I'm really trying to lean in during this time with her. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today may seem difficult but I'm going to make it through because I have a circle of people holding me up. Praying for my strength and stepping in to help. I'm choosing to focus on that today and just how thankful I am for them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Image taken at a workshop with @chloeramirezphoto⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Models @auintonandsherelle⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #dementiaawareness #endalz #dementia #motherhood #mendingmotherhood #storyteller #sincerestoryteller #dearphotographer #beautyinpain #caregiving #losingmom #blankstare #joyfulexposuresphotography #mystory #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #myjourney #dementiasucks #alzheimersawareness #slowfade #mentalhealth #therapistlife #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #indianapolisadoptionphotographer
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    Only those who care about you can hear you when you're quiet. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As we look for my mom to be assessed for hospice in the coming week, those in my circle have stepped up without me asking for help. They have brought meals. They have watched my daughter. They have sent encouraging words. They are praying. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As an #enneagram8 asking for help isn't a strength of mine (neither is accepting it), but I am growing. Mom may not have words anymore but she is still teaching me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She has taught me a lot over the past 5 years as we have battled Dementia (Alzheimers Type). I'm assuming these last days, month or year with her she will teach me even more. I'm really trying to lean in during this time with her. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today may seem difficult but I'm going to make it through because I have a circle of people holding me up. Praying for my strength and stepping in to help. I'm choosing to focus on that today and just how thankful I am for them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Image taken at a workshop with @chloeramirezphoto⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Models @auintonandsherelle⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #dementiaawareness #endalz #dementia #motherhood #mendingmotherhood #storyteller #sincerestoryteller #dearphotographer #beautyinpain #caregiving #losingmom #blankstare #joyfulexposuresphotography #mystory #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #myjourney #dementiasucks #alzheimersawareness #slowfade #mentalhealth #therapistlife #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #indianapolisadoptionphotographer
  • Its another rainy day here in Indy. Flash flood warnings seem to be a theme for this summer. *SIGH*⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Overcast or a light sprinkle still allows for Creek Stories to happen. In fact, a little rain may just make it all that much more fun! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I only have *1* remaining date for a July Creek Story & its the 27th. Make sure to DM to snag it before its gone. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #familyphotographer #familystory #joyfulexposuresphotography #joyfulexposures #joyfulfam #westfieldfamilyphotographer #carmelfamilyphotographer #broadripplefamilyphotographer #documentyourdays #sincerestoryteller #tellyourstory #indyfamilyphotography #indianafamilyphotographer #familymatters #momentsmatter
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    Its another rainy day here in Indy. Flash flood warnings seem to be a theme for this summer. *SIGH*⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Overcast or a light sprinkle still allows for Creek Stories to happen. In fact, a little rain may just make it all that much more fun! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I only have *1* remaining date for a July Creek Story & its the 27th. Make sure to DM to snag it before its gone. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #familyphotographer #familystory #joyfulexposuresphotography #joyfulexposures #joyfulfam #westfieldfamilyphotographer #carmelfamilyphotographer #broadripplefamilyphotographer #documentyourdays #sincerestoryteller #tellyourstory #indyfamilyphotography #indianafamilyphotographer #familymatters #momentsmatter
  • We are wired to attach. That's how we grow. Thats how we learn.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have loved watching this family become attached. I think people often forget that attachment is a two way street. Attachment is not only happening for the child but also for the parent. Especially in realm of adoption. It doesn't always seem beautiful though. For some, the road to attachment is rocky because of trauma. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If your a foster/adoptive parent struggling to attach or have a kiddo struggling to attach to you, I see you. I know you are in trenches. I know your tired. But I also know you are strong. You are full of love. You can do this. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm praying for you. For strength. For peace. For attachment. Keep loving. It is worth it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionstory #webelongtogether #lovemakesafamily #fosterlove #fostertoadopt #adoptionday #tellyourstory #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #courtroomsession #adoptionislove #adoptionrocks #adoptionphotographer #adoptionphotography #fostercare #takesavillage #worththewait #adoptiveparents #birthfamiliesmatter #indianaadoption #adoptionindiana #openadoption #joyfulfam #joyfulexposuresphotography #adoptionjourney #adoptionbuiltus #unitedmotherhood #attachment #attachmentparenting
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    We are wired to attach. That's how we grow. Thats how we learn.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have loved watching this family become attached. I think people often forget that attachment is a two way street. Attachment is not only happening for the child but also for the parent. Especially in realm of adoption. It doesn't always seem beautiful though. For some, the road to attachment is rocky because of trauma. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If your a foster/adoptive parent struggling to attach or have a kiddo struggling to attach to you, I see you. I know you are in trenches. I know your tired. But I also know you are strong. You are full of love. You can do this. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm praying for you. For strength. For peace. For attachment. Keep loving. It is worth it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionstory #webelongtogether #lovemakesafamily #fosterlove #fostertoadopt #adoptionday #tellyourstory #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #courtroomsession #adoptionislove #adoptionrocks #adoptionphotographer #adoptionphotography #fostercare #takesavillage #worththewait #adoptiveparents #birthfamiliesmatter #indianaadoption #adoptionindiana #openadoption #joyfulfam #joyfulexposuresphotography #adoptionjourney #adoptionbuiltus #unitedmotherhood #attachment #attachmentparenting
  • Mark & I spent the day with both of Es birth parents the day Momma S was induced. Leading up to Emersons birth we had communication with her birth dad & mom. We are so thankful they chose us to be her parents & that we were able to meet them & get to know them. Emersons hair color comes from her birth dad 😀. Celebrating Father’s Day is possible because of them & today we are thinking of him too. #joyfulexposures #beautifulmoments #indianapolisfamilyphotography #lovebuildsafamily #familyphotography #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoption #lovebuildsafamily #ourstory #adoptionisbeautiful #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #indianaphotographer #fathersday #dearphotographer
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    Mark & I spent the day with both of Es birth parents the day Momma S was induced. Leading up to Emersons birth we had communication with her birth dad & mom. We are so thankful they chose us to be her parents & that we were able to meet them & get to know them. Emersons hair color comes from her birth dad 😀. Celebrating Father’s Day is possible because of them & today we are thinking of him too. #joyfulexposures #beautifulmoments #indianapolisfamilyphotography #lovebuildsafamily #familyphotography #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoption #lovebuildsafamily #ourstory #adoptionisbeautiful #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #indianaphotographer #fathersday #dearphotographer
  • In home stories are so special. Especially, after bringing a child into your home. Whether that be through birth, fostering or adopting. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This family is reading the profile book they created and sent to China. It's the only thing they were allowed to send overseas before going to meet their son. It makes this image even more special. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionstory #webelongtogether #lovemakesafamily #fosterlove #fostertoadopt #adoptionday #tellyourstory #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #courtroomsession #adoptionislove #adoptionrocks #adoptionphotographer #adoptionphotography #fostercare #takesavillage #worththewait #adoptiveparents #birthfamiliesmatter #indianaadoption #adoptionindiana #openadoption #joyfulfam #joyfulexposuresphotography #adoptionjourney #adoptionbuiltus #unitedmotherhood #internationaladoption
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    In home stories are so special. Especially, after bringing a child into your home. Whether that be through birth, fostering or adopting. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This family is reading the profile book they created and sent to China. It's the only thing they were allowed to send overseas before going to meet their son. It makes this image even more special. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionstory #webelongtogether #lovemakesafamily #fosterlove #fostertoadopt #adoptionday #tellyourstory #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #courtroomsession #adoptionislove #adoptionrocks #adoptionphotographer #adoptionphotography #fostercare #takesavillage #worththewait #adoptiveparents #birthfamiliesmatter #indianaadoption #adoptionindiana #openadoption #joyfulfam #joyfulexposuresphotography #adoptionjourney #adoptionbuiltus #unitedmotherhood #internationaladoption