Toddler photo sessions don’t have to be stressful! With the right preparation—choosing the best time, dressing for comfort, and keeping snacks on hand—you can create a fun, relaxed experience for your little one. Indianapolis photographer Michelle Craig shares expert tips to capture authentic, joyful moments while embracing the natural energy of small children. Learn how to make your toddler’s portrait session a success!

Looking for the perfect location for your senior portraits in Indianapolis and beyond? Whether you love nature, urban settings, or personal landmarks, this guide will help you choose a backdrop that feels authentic to you. Find inspiration for a senior session that captures your unique story and book with Michelle Craig Photography today!

…IN PERSON COMMUNITY IS NECESSARY. Not just for me. For all of us…Here are a few things I’ve been doing recently to help create a shift in my mind and in my little world…

In-home sessions are perfect for celebrating the everyday details that make your life uniquely yours. They are about creating something so deeply personal for future you - in twenty years, when your kids are grown and flipping through images from their childhood, imagine how special it will be for them to spot their favorite stuffed animal they haven’t seen in years, the cozy corner where you always cuddled together, or that sunny, worn patch on the hardwood floors where their beloved childhood pet loved to nap.

These details are more than just a backdrop; they’re the heart of your story, kept forever in portraits that will feel like
home every time you look at them.

Fierce self-love is an act of rebellion. In a world of shifting beauty standards, embrace your authenticity and own your power. Learn how my GO LOVE YOURSELF Empowerment Minis celebrate the radiant, badass human you already are. Sessions available Feb 15–16—book now!

The days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter and Spring is just around the corner! Y’all. Truly, I’m SO proud of myself! This is the first time I’ve wintered full-time in the Midwest in seven years and I DID IT! I made it through the gloom…

I’m ready to keep celebrating ALL of the amazing, strong, beautiful humans. Won’t you join me?

This is for you, but not just for you. It’s for the rest of us.

We are also our own worst critic. We are our own worst enemy when creating a
narrative on our own worth.

We need to stop this shit.

It’s no secret amongst artists that we do our best work when we have freedom to create from the heart…

“Be unapologetically you.....Don't apologize for who you are or what you are. Just be YOU and those that matter will be drawn to you and those that aren't will not matter.”

― Nanette Mathews

… I sometimes run out of energy to be brave and authentic but I have to remind myself that others don’t have the choice to not be brave. It’s not that easy for others. It’s called survival. And so for them, for my son, and for me, I stay brave. I stay authentic.
Even when it costs me a meal.
But it’s just a meal.
That’s all.

Have you ever wondered what goes into editing fantasy portraits? Read on to learn Michelle’s process…