• This day, 3 years ago, my sweet girl made her appearance at 8:36pm. We spent all day in the delivery room with her birth parents and I held her birth moms hand as she delivered our beautiful girl. It is a day that is forever etched in my memory. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She was 8 pounds 1 ounce of pure joy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She had a full head of dark hair & the cutest chubbiest cheeks. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This day, 3 years ago, my life was forever changed in the best way possible. Happy Birthday sweet girl. You are more loved than you will ever know. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #happybirthday #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionstory #webelongtogether #lovemakesafamily #fosterlove #adoptionday #tellyourstory #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #adoptionislove #adoptionrocks #adoptionphotographer #adoptionphotography #takesavillage #worththewait #adoptiveparents #birthfamiliesmatter #indianaadoption #adoptionindiana #openadoption #joyfulfam #joyfulexposuresphotography #adoptionjourney #adoptionbuiltus #unitedmotherhood
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    This day, 3 years ago, my sweet girl made her appearance at 8:36pm. We spent all day in the delivery room with her birth parents and I held her birth moms hand as she delivered our beautiful girl. It is a day that is forever etched in my memory. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She was 8 pounds 1 ounce of pure joy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She had a full head of dark hair & the cutest chubbiest cheeks. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This day, 3 years ago, my life was forever changed in the best way possible. Happy Birthday sweet girl. You are more loved than you will ever know. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #happybirthday #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionstory #webelongtogether #lovemakesafamily #fosterlove #adoptionday #tellyourstory #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #adoptionislove #adoptionrocks #adoptionphotographer #adoptionphotography #takesavillage #worththewait #adoptiveparents #birthfamiliesmatter #indianaadoption #adoptionindiana #openadoption #joyfulfam #joyfulexposuresphotography #adoptionjourney #adoptionbuiltus #unitedmotherhood
  • Before Emerson joined our family we made it a point to document our story yearly (looking back I wish I would have documented it at least 2x). Since Emerson, we have our story documented 3-4 times per year. I am so thankful I was committed to documenting our story. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As I look over images from the past 3 years I can see the way she fit in my arms differently. How she learned to give nose kisses. How she would tuck her arms into my chest and lay her head on my shoulder. How she would reach up and grab my face. How she grew from being carried everywhere to holding my hand to marching in front of me singing follow the leader.' She has images of her momma kissing her, hugging her, tickling her, laughing with her. Images of her being soothed and hand holding as we walk. Images of eating ice cream together (which is a favorite of hers). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Her birth family has images of her growing & developing. I pray that as they receive them its further confirmation of the choice they made in choosing us. That in the midst of grief that they may bring a smile and some comfort. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I want you to have the same type of images. I want you to document your story through different seasons and developmental stages with your family. I'll be releasing a membership soon that allows for just that! I can't wait to help you document your stories. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'd love to hear about one of your favorite images. Tell me about it!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #familyphotographer #familystory #broadripplefamilyphotographer #documentyourdays #sincerestoryteller #tellyourstory #indyfamilyphotography #indianafamilyphotographer #familymatters #momentsmatter #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionstory #webelongtogether #lovemakesafamily #fosterlove #takesavillage #worththewait #adoptiveparents #birthfamiliesmatter #indianaadoption #adoptionindiana #openadoption #joyfulfam #joyfulexposuresphotography #adoptionjourney #adoptionbuiltus #unitedmotherhood
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    Before Emerson joined our family we made it a point to document our story yearly (looking back I wish I would have documented it at least 2x). Since Emerson, we have our story documented 3-4 times per year. I am so thankful I was committed to documenting our story. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As I look over images from the past 3 years I can see the way she fit in my arms differently. How she learned to give nose kisses. How she would tuck her arms into my chest and lay her head on my shoulder. How she would reach up and grab my face. How she grew from being carried everywhere to holding my hand to marching in front of me singing follow the leader.' She has images of her momma kissing her, hugging her, tickling her, laughing with her. Images of her being soothed and hand holding as we walk. Images of eating ice cream together (which is a favorite of hers). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Her birth family has images of her growing & developing. I pray that as they receive them its further confirmation of the choice they made in choosing us. That in the midst of grief that they may bring a smile and some comfort. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I want you to have the same type of images. I want you to document your story through different seasons and developmental stages with your family. I'll be releasing a membership soon that allows for just that! I can't wait to help you document your stories. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'd love to hear about one of your favorite images. Tell me about it!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #familyphotographer #familystory #broadripplefamilyphotographer #documentyourdays #sincerestoryteller #tellyourstory #indyfamilyphotography #indianafamilyphotographer #familymatters #momentsmatter #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionstory #webelongtogether #lovemakesafamily #fosterlove #takesavillage #worththewait #adoptiveparents #birthfamiliesmatter #indianaadoption #adoptionindiana #openadoption #joyfulfam #joyfulexposuresphotography #adoptionjourney #adoptionbuiltus #unitedmotherhood
  • Each season is sweeter with this girl of mine. We will celebrate her 3rd birthday on Saturday. Our days have been filled with joy since she was placed in our arms. Joy that I didn't know possible. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I can't imagine life without her. I am forever grateful that her birth parents chose us. We will get to celebrate on Saturday because of them. They are always on my mind but especially on my mind through the holidays and for Es birthday. I can't imagine life without her and yet, they are living life without her. This doesn't ever slip my mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How did your kiddos celebrate their 3rd birthdays? We will be having a Paw Patrol party with her friends. She decided she needed two parties, one Paw Patrol & one Doc McStuffins. She says, and everyone will sing to me and bring me presents and eat cake. And so... we shall have two parties & we shall celebrate her because she is the best gift that we have ever been given. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionstory #webelongtogether #lovemakesafamily #adoptionday #tellyourstory #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #adoptionislove #adoptionrocks #adoptionphotographer #adoptionphotography #takesavillage #worththewait #adoptiveparents #birthfamiliesmatter #indianaadoption #adoptionindiana #openadoption #joyfulfam #joyfulexposuresphotography #adoptionjourney #adoptionbuiltus #unitedmotherhood #motherhood
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    Each season is sweeter with this girl of mine. We will celebrate her 3rd birthday on Saturday. Our days have been filled with joy since she was placed in our arms. Joy that I didn't know possible. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I can't imagine life without her. I am forever grateful that her birth parents chose us. We will get to celebrate on Saturday because of them. They are always on my mind but especially on my mind through the holidays and for Es birthday. I can't imagine life without her and yet, they are living life without her. This doesn't ever slip my mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How did your kiddos celebrate their 3rd birthdays? We will be having a Paw Patrol party with her friends. She decided she needed two parties, one Paw Patrol & one Doc McStuffins. She says, and everyone will sing to me and bring me presents and eat cake. And so... we shall have two parties & we shall celebrate her because she is the best gift that we have ever been given. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionstory #webelongtogether #lovemakesafamily #adoptionday #tellyourstory #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #adoptionislove #adoptionrocks #adoptionphotographer #adoptionphotography #takesavillage #worththewait #adoptiveparents #birthfamiliesmatter #indianaadoption #adoptionindiana #openadoption #joyfulfam #joyfulexposuresphotography #adoptionjourney #adoptionbuiltus #unitedmotherhood #motherhood
  • Not all judges will allow for images to be taken during the finalization hearing. I shoot continuously through the hearings if it is allowed (it is my favorite). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If its not allowed I make sure to take some images before (if we can get in early) or after that shows how the hearing happened. My heart is to document the day in a way that tells your story and helps your adoptee understand all that happened. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #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
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    Not all judges will allow for images to be taken during the finalization hearing. I shoot continuously through the hearings if it is allowed (it is my favorite). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If its not allowed I make sure to take some images before (if we can get in early) or after that shows how the hearing happened. My heart is to document the day in a way that tells your story and helps your adoptee understand all that happened. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #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
  • Some mommies like to cook. Some mommies like to order pizza. (The Mommy Book by Todd Parr)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Its okay to have different moms. Its okay to have different dads. (From: Its Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I happen to be a big fan of Todd Parr books. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What are some of your favorite adoption books? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #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 #samesexadoption
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    Some mommies like to cook. Some mommies like to order pizza. (The Mommy Book by Todd Parr)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Its okay to have different moms. Its okay to have different dads. (From: Its Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I happen to be a big fan of Todd Parr books. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What are some of your favorite adoption books? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #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 #samesexadoption
  • When you hire me to document your #adoptionstory I do my best to document it in a way that tells the story of the day. This family is headed to the courtroom for their finalization! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Anyone relate to the nerves & excitement that come when walking into the finalization? #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
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    When you hire me to document your #adoptionstory I do my best to document it in a way that tells the story of the day. This family is headed to the courtroom for their finalization! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Anyone relate to the nerves & excitement that come when walking into the finalization? #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