Nine 23 Photography

Sam, Tyler, & Braden...

2011-09-19T10:46:00.000-07:00

Sam was a winner of our mini session giveaway, and her session was right after I found that spot with the awesome truck so I thought we'd go there. However when I pulled up, there was a crew working on the yard and I had to think quick... so we went to the field literally a few feet up the same road. It worked out perfectly! They are such a cute family, and I love little Braden's red hair.

This was shot through my rocking chair. It's hilarious.. baby behind bars!

See the red hair I was talking about... how cute!

Braden likes to play a little game of "pass the baby", so Sam & Tyler did just that, passed him back and forth.. baaaack and forth. lol You can see, he clearly loves it. :)

Cory's Senior Pictures...

2011-09-19T10:29:00.000-07:00

For those who don't know me personally, Cory is my little brother-in-law. When I met my husband almost 7 years ago, we thought it was pretty cool that we both have little brothers less than a year apart. Now I am short at only 5' 3" and back 7 years ago, both boys were already gaining on me in height, and every year they'd stand up next to me and see if that was the year they were as tall as me. I believe they both reached their goal, 3 years ago, the year my daughter was born .. maybe she shrunk me? haha Now, they both tower over me, and have grown into little men. They aren't our "little" brother's anymore and it's both sad and scary. I did not think 7 years ago I would be taking their senior pictures, nor did I realize just how fast this day would come. It's pure craziness I tell ya!

Cory worked on the railroad this summer, so he wanted a few pictures there. (yep you can go ahead and sing the song in your head, I did. )

Then it was off to the park...

I had to get this one b/c if you know Cory, you know his phone goes off every 2 seconds. Literally. When I was trying to take this picture, which would have taken all of 3 seconds, his phone went off twice, and we'd have to reset and try again. haha

These are just for fun, because if he loves anything more than that phone, it'd be his truck. haha

Cory, you may be way taller than me now, but you're still my LITTLE brother, and I refuse to believe you're so grown now. La la la la la la.. I can't hear you. =P

Scouting locations down south..

2011-09-19T09:30:00.000-07:00

I saw a really cool truck off the interstate on the way to do cory's senior pictures (those are up next), so on the way back, I used the ever helpful internal GPS of my husband to find it. It turned out to be an great little place, with some more fields just up the road.

A pregnant me, having my husband test a shot idea and the lighting. hehe

Then, on the other side of the interstate we found this little place. It's just a corn field with a patch of grass and a cool tree in front of it.

See the cool tree?? I like it.

Will, Maggie, & Owen...

2011-09-19T09:13:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of photographing a set of adorable 9 month old twins, Will & Maggie, and their older brother Owen. We met out at Potter's Bridge in Noblesville, and luckily caught a break in the rain, just long enough to get some adorable images.

{Indianapolis Senior Photography} Richard.. aka my baby brother.

2011-08-17T11:04:00.001-07:00

I'm a photographer, and my little brother needs senior pictures... who do you think is getting that call? ME... well, it better be me, if not I may go cry silently somewhere. lol Anyway, that's the situation I was in yesterday. My baby brother... and by BABY BROTHER I mean I was THERE the day this kid was born. Not in the room because that would just be weird and gross, but I was in the hospital, waiting in a waiting room, bugging the crap out of our older sister (as any younger sibling would do when forced to wait hours in a hospital waiting room.) and I got to see his adorable little big head only minutes after he was born. They wheeled him in a little room, and I stood there looking down at his little bundled butt with my father, and he reached up to grab my finger... awww how cute he used to be! lol Flash to 17 years (and 2 months) later and here he is going to be a senior in high school. Right on the heels of my own 10 year HS reunion! Ironic much?!? To give a bit more background, I have cried at every milestone he's passed, every new school grade he's went into, and every achievement he's had, so I prepared that day by getting tears out of the way beforehand, and I knew more would come with the editing. lol

Without drawing this out even more, here is my little baby brother... as a senior!

Kaycee + Bobby + Braxton = 3

2011-08-02T09:28:00.000-07:00

Kaycee & Bobby are pregnant with thier first child, and are naming him Braxton. This session got off to an interesting start before it even began. I had 2 people lined up to come and assist me on this, but at the last minute neither could go. So the day of my husband ended up getting pulled away from the track to come an assist me. *gulp*
It ended up all working out though, because I call my husband Bob and/or Bobby (since his first name IS Robert)... and we had to quickly establish a Bob #1 and Bob #2 order. Once we had that down, it was smooth sailing from there, minus the two preggo's (Kaycee & Me) out in 100 degree heat!

We had the session on Bob #1's family's property. Despite the sun being full-blast-crazy, we totally rocked the session.

We managed to find a strip of shade.... and I do mean a strip. lol

But, I still used the crazy bright sun to our advantage. I wish I looked this good right now, and she's 3 months further along than I am.

What was Bob #1's must-have picture?? One with his truck of course, so we made it happen.

Kaycee's 2 must-have's were a picture with her ultrasound...

and the baby love "heart over the belly" shot. Check and Check!

This one is a tad hard to see when I put them all together like this, but I took 3 shots in a row, and it ended up being pretty funny, I call it the progression of Bobby & Kaycee.

mean faces *giggles* happy faces

They were such great people, Kaycee and I ended up talking after the session forever until the Bob's got bored and started playing with thier trucks. haha. I do believe I'll be doing Braxton's newborn pictures and I can't wait, so keep your eyes out for that in the coming months.

We were nominated by you..

2011-07-28T08:30:00.000-07:00

I found out on Tuesday, that someone nominated us for best photographer on Indy's A-list, sponsored by the Indy Channel. I was surprised and so touched that someone nominated us. I immediately filled out all my information, and the Indy Channel had my page up and accepting votes the very next day! We are currently in 37th place out of 256 photographers! That is sooooo cool, and I just know we can make it to the top 20! So I'm asking all of my fans to keep those votes coming in, and make Nine 23 one of the top 20 photographers in Indy if not #1!

A-list also provides a neat opportunity for us businesses to say "thanks" and give back for your votes and opinions, and allow us to set up Voter Deals. I think my fans are the best, so I jumped on the opportunity, and now if you you vote for us on the A-list you have a chance to get a session for $60, instead of the full $100. But be sure to nab it while it lasts because there is a limited number voter deals.

Voting end August 19th and so do the voter deals.

Help me reach 300 fans...

2011-07-07T07:33:00.000-07:00

Just like the picture says, I'm trying to get to 300 fans on my Facebook Fanpage because it would be pretty sweet. If we can reach 300 or more fans by the end of the month (july), I will be putting all our fans' names into a drawing and picking 5 lucky people to recieve a free mini session. You read that right, FIVE free mini sessions. All you have to do to enter, is "like" our page. Pretty easy huh? Have your friends and family "like" our page, and they'll be entered too!

2nd Shooting ~ Enisha & Keith 06.04.11

2011-07-06T16:46:00.000-07:00

Enisha and Keith had one of the most emotional weddings I have attended to date, and I felt lucky to be a part of thier day. I wish them the best of luck in their marriage and life.

Danielle's a Senior

2011-06-03T15:00:00.000-07:00

I did a mother-daughter session for Danielle and her mom, Gelinda, back in October and when Gelinda asked me about senior pictures for Danielle I was excited but a bit nervous. Danielle was the first senior I photographed, and I'm not up on all the cool things now days, so I while I knew I could get some good images Gelinda would love... I also wanted to get some that Danielle would be proud to show off too. There is this neat little area around the corner from my house that I have been dying to use and I thought this session would be the perfect excuse. I was totally right, it worked out perfectly. :)

I love her red hair in these. She inspired me to go red myself... although I was too chicken to go with something as bright. lol She can totally pull it off though!

Work it out girl!!

Does it have a field? Check! A cool tree? Check! Do I have a client willing to get in it? Check, check check!! Awesome.

You're jealous of the eyes and hair, aren't you? I know, I am too. Ah, to be young and 50lbs lighter again. haha

Don't worry, the train had already come through prior to this shot... no dangerous stunts were performed during the making of these images. ;P

Second Shooting ...

2011-05-16T14:04:00.001-07:00

I had the opportunity to do some second shooting with Jamie for a couple who had their wedding at the Crown Plaza hotel and Union Station. It was a fabulous wedding! I know I say I love all the weddings I go to and capture, and I do, but weddings are amazing to witness. With each wedding I take away my favorite things and make a mental scrapbook, of how I would plan my wedding all over again, if I had the chance. lol I would totally take this couple's great food, and fun dancing. The cocktail hour, dinner, and desserts were all beautiful and tastes great, and the DJ was so much fun and great at getting all the guests up and on the floor. It made for a wonderful night to photograph, and I'm sure it was a wonderful night for the couple and their guests. So without more of my rambling, here are a few images from their wedding day.

This is the moment when they first saw each other.. how cute that she tapped him on the back to have him turn around.

No first sighting would be complete without a kiss. :)

Their sand ceremony, I love how their heads are leaned in toward each other.

Yaaaay! They're officially Husband & Wife.

Cheers!

The Rings.. and just incase they ever forgot where their wedding was. haha

The fabulous tables set up with menus.

Here's some of that fun dancing.. anyone for a conga line?

The End

I hope the newlyweds live happily-ever-after.

The Jones-Hicks Wedding

2011-05-16T13:46:00.001-07:00

Robert & Linda were married on a Friday at the Acton United Methodist Church. The flowers, decorations, and food at the wedding were just beautiful! For personal reasons the couple asked not to have pictures of them online, but are ok with everyone seeing how beautiful thier wedding was. Thanks for having me guys. :)

The outside of the church

Some of the beautiful flowers at the head of the sanctuary.

And here is some of that cute and delicious food.

I just had to show one image of the beautiful details of her dress.

The dessert table

And they cut the cake!

This was one of the dessert pops, and I thought it was too cute and colorful not to take this image with.

One last shot at the end of the night to represent the bride and groom.

Randy & Jennifer's Wedding ~ 11.21.2010

2010-12-03T07:09:00.000-08:00

This wedding was very special, in a lot of ways, but 3 in particular. To start, it was my first wedding to photograph as the main and only photographer. I am so thankful I got the opportunity to capture this day, and I had so much fun doing it.

Secondly, the couple had to change thier ceremony and reception location the night before the wedding. No, you read that right.. the NIGHT BEFORE THIER WEDDING DAY! It was a scramble to get people notified, to get the new location reserved, to get a new officiant, and to basically re-work months of planning and make sure everyone was on board with a new schedule, new location, and what it was going to take to pull it off. Even my husband was called upon to go to the old location with our 2yr old daughter to direct anyone who may not have gotten the message and showed up at the original location. It was an entire family and friends effort, and you know what? I'd say we all pulled it off quite nicely. Few guests at the wedding really gave much thought to a change in venue because, thanks to the efforts or some very awesome people, the wedding went off without a hitch and it turned out to be one beautiful day. So hats off the the bride and grooms family and freinds for your hard work in making this day happen.

And the third reason is was so special? Well, that would be, because the new location was at Camp Belzer. This Camp Belzer. Yeah, the one that burnt to the ground just 2 days after the wedding. This couple's wedding was the last event to ever be held at the venue, and my images are the last to ever be taken of the place. It was a wedding for the history books, and one no one will soon forget, that is for sure. So here it is, the long awaited wedding of Randy & Jennifer!

Starting the day at the boys' house. Remnants of the night before's happenings.

The girls had a much better way to start thier day. haha

This is right before the couple saw each other for the very first time that day. Look at that beautiful smile on her face.

The bouquets.

We did the formals with the family just outside the entrance of Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park. It was a gorgeous day.

Now for some fun, wedding party style!

Get it girls!!

Ze program. If you hadn't noticed the couple's colors were Black, green, and white.

And here she comes, the beautiful bride, with a smile on her face and love in her heart.

I love it when couples cry at thier wedding.

*Want to know a little secret? I cry at weddings too. Luckily I was behind a camera, so no one notices me. haha*

It's Official! Way to go guys!

Time for the reception. Cake, punch, and dancing.

They had a single layer cake to cut, and then did cupcakes for thier guests. I have to say, they were delicious. I think Jen's mom made them if I'm not mistaken.

Thier first dance as husband and wife.

Mother & Son dance.

And the Father & daughter's dance

Wedding party fun!
This was at the very end of the night, and I just thought we had to get a picture of them in front of the fireplace with the Camp Belzer plaque. I am so glad now, that I did. I hope you guys cherish this image forever.

And here it is folks. The last image of the place. Ever.

It was such an awesome experience to be a part of your wedding guys. I love your story. It reminds me so much of my husband and I. All the best planning can not stop what is meant to be, and usually what is meant to be turns out even more awesome than what you had planned in the first place.

Mike, Aftan, and Emma at the Library

2010-11-27T06:45:00.000-08:00

I photographed Mike and Emma last year, for a suprise Christmas present to Aftan, and I was excited to photograph them this year with Aftan joining us. If you haven't already seen them, they are a beautiful family, and I love photographing them. Since it was cold again this year, I thought I'd spare them and do pictures in the library.

Fun Flash back! Here is Mike and Emma Last year.

Now here is the whole family this year. Look how much Emma has grown!

I know Mike and Aftan don't have many pictures of them, so we had to get a few. I mean, just look at them, they're gorgeous, they totally need pictures of them.

I am so jealous of you Aftan. I wish I looked this good.

Just a fun shot I thought I'd try. Me likey.

This is one of my favorites, I totally need a picture like this of me and my little girl.

.. and this.

The weather didn't look soooo bad, so we decided to venture outside. It was so worht it. I love these images too.

Once again, Aftan you're gorgeous, please let me photograph you always. K, thanks. :)

This is Emma's stick. She found it, and was very proud of it, and she wanted a picture of her and her new found friend. Ask, and you shall recieve. This is for you Emma.

The Bustos Family at the library

2010-11-20T17:01:00.000-08:00

This family needed some great family and christmas photo's, and since it was a tad to cold to go outside, we improvised, and headed to the Central library. In case you haven't been, the library is pretty awesome and cool, so you should definately check it out.

First up... Christmas with the Bustos family! Aren't they so adorable?!?

I had to include this one, because this face is the best. Valerie calls it her "you got me that for christmas?" face. haha

I have to admit, this is one of my favorite, baby shots I have done to date. She is such a doll.

What is up with the cool families I get to photograph? Sisterly love is so cute, and it makes me feel bad I wasn't nicer to my sister when we were growing up. These two definately have me beat.
Big sister + little sister = ADORABLE!

See how much fun, taking pictures in the library is. I love this one.

Once again, such a beautiful family.

Daddy & daughter love.. I really do love pictures like this.

And this. Jairo, you're an amazing father, and you look so darn cute with your girls.

There you have it, my day with the Bustos family at the library. Thank you so much Valerie and Jairo for coming out to see me, and letting me photograph your adorable family. You guys are such awesome parents, and I hope I get to see you again.

Candace and the girls at the IMA

2010-11-06T16:05:00.000-07:00

Candace and her boyfriend really just wanted pictures on thier girls, and I was more than happy to go with that, but I just knew they needed at least a couple pictures with them as well. hehe

#1 Picture I smooth talked my way into. But come on, this is one of the cutest pictures, and I think you would agree Candace that is was totally worth it. :)

#2 picture I managed to get parents in. Baby steps, baby steps. haha

Now on to the girls. I swear if they ever wanted to pursue a career in modeling, they both would do wonderful. They are so beautiful.

Aww, what a memory. They did this all on thier own, I was just there to capture it.

Another one I was just there to capture. I put them right here, then while I was setting up, they did this. Perfect girls! It makes you wish all sisters were so nice to each other, I know me and my sister certainly weren't this nice. hehe

Ok, now it's time to really model. She's fierce!

Gorgeous without even trying, look at those beautiful eyes!

And just for fun, a picture of the kick's.

This was such a wonderful session. The girls were awesome, and they totally melted my heart with the way they love each other. Thank you girls, it was such a pleasure to photograph you.

Aileen and the kids at the Canal

2010-10-30T13:46:00.000-07:00

Aileen actually won her session months back, when I asked my fans to nominate a family for a free session. Aileen had just had her son Adam James, who you'll see later in the post, and we planned to do a newborn session when he came out of the NICU. Andrews journey was a little longer than anticipatd, but it turned out perfect because he was ready for his close-up in enough time to turn it into an all kiddo's session with his older brother and sister.

She's such a cutie pie.

He wanted to be a pirate, so I told him to give me his best pirate "arrrgh". Pretty convinceable, actually.

And finally ready for his close up, the new addition to the family.

This smile was worth the wait. :)

Amber & Joe at the IMA

2010-10-23T13:04:00.000-07:00

I do believe this is the first and only photography session these two have had. I really hope my pictures have convinced them, they really need to do this more often, because they are so totally adorable!

This image is by far my favorite from the session. I love everything about it. Beautiful sun, beautiful greens, and beautiful couple? Check, check, and check!

I think I need a picture like this of me and my hubby, this is now on my to-do-list.

This was literally the LAST week the leaves were this lush and beautiful. I think it was meant for them. I went back only a few days later for another session, and all the leaves were gone, and it was so cold out. Thank you trees, for this lovely backdrop for this lovely couple.

The next set of pictures are a little different. You just have to know them. It's totally their style. A little out of the box, and abstract, and everyone loves them for it.

Nothing like playing shadow cops and robbers. It doesn't get more fun than that.

Mod squad say whaaaaaat?!!?

*love*

Doesn't love look adorable?

Joe, I hope you can appreciate the hottness of this picture. Just soak it in, soak it in.

Who holds hands like this? THEM! Told you, out of the box. Love it.

Hello through the fountain.

This was pretty fun. We tried this several times, facing different directions and everytime the leaves would just all go to Amber. The wind just kept switching directions on us. It was quite comical. So we switched one more time, and Joe was not allowed to throw leaves, and Amber threw them as much as she could right at Joe..... and they still came right back to her. haha

Little Grant..

2010-10-16T20:41:00.000-07:00

I love newborn sessions. Love, love, love them. I know, it can be a lot of work because you never know what mood baby is in that day, or how they will react to having thier picture taken, but what is cuter than a newborn?? Plus it totally feeds my craving to have another one myself. haha So I had the pleasure of photographing little baby Grant, and he is A DOLL BABY!! I love every shot of this session, I just didn't know how to chose which pictures to show. :)

Dad and son, ah-dor-ah-ble!!

Love it!

You can't tell me this ain't sweet!

Tia is such a great mommy, little Grant is a lucky dude.

Mommy and baby high fives?? This family is officially awesome!

Had to get the silouhette because I think motherhood look good on her, and I wanted to show everyone else too.

Aww, baby toesies!

Gelinda & Danielle

2010-10-10T20:50:00.000-07:00

I hit the butler campus with these two. It turned out to be a two-day event b/c the rain kept us inside the starbucks for most of the day on saturday, and when it finally broke, it didn't give us much of a window to work in. So we agreed to meet early Sunday morning and try again. I'm so glad we did, we got some great images.

Getting out a little Mother-daughter frustrations

Grrrr!

Oh, look, one from the first day. haha

And back to sunday images.

And now back to Saturday's images. Flips flops, and puddles, and rain. That sums up our saturday. haha At least it made for a cool shot.

Fun in Broadripple..

2010-10-04T20:33:00.000-07:00

We did this session at broadripple park. They're energetic and fun, so we just let them go and do thier thing, and I did mine. I think it turned out quite nicely.

Looks fun doesn't it?

Love those eyes!

Too funny.

Aww, and one of them pretending to like each other for a second. hehe

Jesse @ Butler

2010-09-30T20:24:00.000-07:00

Jesse was seriously lacking some good pictures of himself, so we set out to the Butler campus to fix that, and here's what we got.

Mr Serious so rough and tough.

Awww, how cute is this?

My personal fave!

Enjoy!

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