Louisville Family Photographer
in-home
Welcome Friend
Bare feet on the porch, soft light through the windows, your litle ones in your arms
The kind of days you wish you could stay in a little longer
The muddy boots by the door, the half-finished coffee on the counter, the life you’re in the middle of right now. It might feel a little messy, a little full, but this is what your days actually look like, and this will help you remember.
Hi, I'm Michelle
Louisville Family Photographer
For families in Louisville who are creating a slower, more intentional life
With you in the middle of everything that makes it yours
As an in-home newborn and family photographer in Louisville, and a mom too, I know what your days look like, a baby needing you, toys still out, a home that’s being lived in all day long. When I’m there, you don’t have to change anything. I’ll guide you when you need it, step in when you’re not sure what to do, and take care of the rest so you can be with your family.
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What I take care of for you
No, your house doesn't need to be perfect
You're going to wonder if the kids' outfits match, if the house is clean enough, if the baby will cooperate. I've already thought about all of that, and I'm going to help you through every single bit of it before we even get started.
Artwork your kids will grow up pointing at
Walking away with a gallery is one thing. Walking past your family's story every single day is another, these are prints your kids point at, that grandma asks for copies of, that you're still glad you have twenty years from now.
Kind Words
"Having Michelle photograph my daughter’s newborn photos was an absolute dream. She was so knowledgeable and helpful in guiding my family into poses that looked great (since myself and my family really didn’t know what we were doing) and also captured so many beautiful candid shots as well"
- Cassandra D., Taylorsville, KY
Portfolio
Choose 2-4 sessions to remember more
Your newborn will soon be sitting at the table, taking first steps across the living room, and reaching for your hand instead of being carried in your arms.
Through two, three, or four sessions over 18 months, the Life in a Year Collection documents the many little chapters that make up your family's story.
Where you are right now
A session for your life at home
In the open air, gravel under your feet, fields just beyond you, taking in this season, your body as it is now, and everything that’s about to change.
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Settled in at home with your baby, light coming through the windows, a chair you keep coming back to, holding them close while you ease into your days.
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Out on the porch, in the yard, back inside again, kids moving through it all, this holds onto how your life actually feels right now.
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Kind Words
"Michelle is AMAZING!!!!! She always makes us so comfortable! She is so talented at capturing authentic and raw moments with our family. I will literally never use another photographer - ever!"
- Alexis W., Louisville, KY
From the blog
Most family photo sessions with me run about an hour, though there’s no strict clock. It might be shorter if your kids warm up quickly, or longer if we need a few minutes for a snack break, a feeding, or a shy toddler to settle in. I’d rather slow down and let real moments happen than rush to get the shots within a set amount of time.
I love fall in Louisville, and in my opinion the best fall activities in Louisville are Huber’s Orchard & Winery for pumpkin picking, Boo at the Zoo for Halloween fun, and a walk (or drive) through Cherokee Park for foliage. Fall color usually peaks here around the third week of October, and the most family-friendly events cluster into a handful of weekends, so plan earlier than you think you need to.
Six month photos catch your baby right at the sweet spot — sitting up, full of personality, giggly, and not yet mobile enough to squirm out of frame. Tucked between the newborn haze and the whirlwind of a first birthday, this milestone session captures a stage of your baby you’ll be so glad you slowed down for.
My mini sessions are short, five-to-ten-minute studio sessions with three edited images, perfect for a quick portrait update or holiday cards. Full sessions give you unlimited time, full wardrobe planning, and a complete custom gallery, and it’s the better fit for documenting an actual milestone like a newborn, maternity, or family season. If you’re just looking for a quick refresh, go mini. If you want the whole story told, book a full session.
Wondering if your house is “nice enough” for in-home photos? Here’s the honest answer, plus exactly what to clean (and what to skip) before your session.
Extended family photos are one of the most requested sessions I photograph, and also one of the most postponed. Everyone wants them. Almost nobody starts planning them early enough. If you’ve got a gathering on the horizon and you’re trying to figure out how to actually make a session happen, here’s the honest truth: the session itself is the easy part. Getting four or five families to agree on a date is where most people underestimate the timeline.
Something to read from the porch swing
