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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.

Little girl hugs mom on the bed while they both smile during their family photo session.

Education

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.

Dad and son pick pumpkins at Huber's Orchard and Winery.

Education, Family

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.

Baby sit in front of the camera for his Louisville 6 month photos.

Education

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.

Mom snuggles with her kids during her Louisville in-home maternity session.

Education, Family, Maternity, Newborn

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.

Mom and son play during their in-home photo session.

Education, Family

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.

A Louisville great-grandmother holds a newborn baby's hand during extended family photos.

Education

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.

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

Education, Newborn

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.

baby yawns while dad holds him during Louisville newborn session

Education, Maternity

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

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 […]

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

Education, Family

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 […]

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

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