A Louisville mom and son smile while playing on bed during their in-home maternity session.
A Louisville mom and son smile while playing on bed during their in-home maternity session.

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Looking for a Louisville photographer who actually knows this city? I specialize in in-home newborn, maternity, and family sessions across Louisville and the surrounding areas. Most of my sessions happen right in your living room, but I’m just as comfortable capturing your family at an outdoor location if that’s where your story belongs.

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Wondering how to capture baby’s first year photography from those first smiles to the first birthday cake smash? Here’s what every milestone session looks like.

Education, Newborn

July 10, 2026

A Complete Guide to Baby’s First Year Photography

baby yawns while dad holds him during Louisville newborn session

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What to wear for summer maternity photos? Get outfit ideas that keep you cool and look beautiful, plus practical tips for staying comfortable all session long.

Education, Maternity

July 1, 2026

What to Wear for Summer Maternity Photos

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As a family photographer, sometimes it’s easy to forget what it’s like to be on the other side of the camera. It’s always a good experience to have my own family photos taken to remind myself of what it’s like on the other side, and to learn a few things in the process. Recently my […]

Uncategorized

May 27, 2026

What I Learned As a Family Photographer From My Own Family Photos

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If you’ve ever thought, “My house is just too small for photos,” you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common concerns I hear when families start thinking about scheduling a session. There’s a lingering idea that you need a picture-perfect, magazine-worthy home to make Louisville In-Home Family Photography work, but that couldn’t be further […]

Education

May 4, 2026

Think Your House Is Too Small? Louisville In-Home Family Photography Tips

A big brother looks at his mom and little sister during their Louisville In-Home Family Photography Session. Photos by Michelle Bordenkircher Photography.

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If you’ve ever scrolled through beautifully curated homes online, it’s easy to wonder if your own space measures up, especially when you’re considering booking a session for Louisville In-Home Family Photography. The short answer? Absolutely not. Your home does not need to be perfectly styled, newly renovated, or worthy of a Pinterest board to create […]

Education, Family

April 27, 2026

Does My Home Need to Be Pinterest-Perfect for Louisville In-Home Family Photography?

A family snuggles on the bed during their Louisville In-Home Family Photography Session. Photos by Michelle Bordenkircher Photography.

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There is something incredibly special about welcoming a newborn into the world. Those first quiet days at home, filled with love, wonder, and a brand new rhythm as a family. This recent Louisville in-home newborn session with Briana and Blake was a beautiful reminder of just how meaningful it is to document these fleeting moments […]

Education, Maternity, Newborn

April 6, 2026

A Precious Louisville In-Home Newborn Session

A baby boy yawns during his Louisville In-Home newborn session Photos by Michelle Bordenkircher Photography

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Welcoming a new baby into your family is one of life’s most meaningful milestones, and there’s no better place to capture those first memories than in the comfort of your own home. A Louisville In-Home Newborn Session allows you to document these early days in a way that feels authentic, relaxed, and beautifully personal. Instead […]

Newborn

March 30, 2026

Why Choose a Louisville In-Home Newborn Session?

A new mom and dad sit with their new baby in the nursery. Louisville In Home Newborn Session Photos by Michelle Bordenkircher Photography

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Spring in Louisville is pure magic. Longer days, blooming parks, and a calendar packed with family-friendly fun. If you’re searching for the best Louisville spring events for kids, you’re in the right place. From iconic festivals to outdoor adventures, here’s your guide to making the most of the season with your little ones. Can’t-Miss Louisville […]

Family

March 20, 2026

The Best Louisville Spring Activities for Kids

Louisville Spring Activities for Kids. Thunder Over Louisville

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Some winter mornings surprise you in the best way, and the Kurtz family’s February family session at the Louisville Water Tower was exactly that. The temperature was perfectly mild for the season, and the sunlight that morning was absolutely beautiful. The soft winter light paired with the bright white backdrop of the Louisville Water Tower […]

Education, Family

March 9, 2026

Family Session at the Louisville Water Tower | The Kurtz Family

Kurtz family portrait at the historic Louisville Water Tower during a winter family photography session Photos by Michelle Bordenkircher Photography