I was so excited when Riley + Nate contacted me about family photos and a pregnancy announcement session. Family photos are a special time anyway, but when also celebrating a new beginning, and taking pictures to share that news to the world – family photos take on a whole new level of excitement. Riley, Nate, and their little girl Sloan could not have been more fun to work with, and oh my goodness their session was so sweet!

In the weeks following the birth of your newest family member you are in this sweet, short season of life where your baby is brand new and tiny. It is a wonderful memory to be able to look back and remember this whirlwind of a time – and I highly recommend it. Sarah + Hans’ Louisville newborn session was full of laughter and joy and the Encanto soundtrack playing in the background. Their two year old played with cars and loved on his little brother, and I could immediately tell that this is a home filled with love.

As the weather warms and flowers begin to bloom, it’s the perfect time to capture those precious family moments with a spring photo session! I’m Michelle Bordenkircher, a family photographer based right here in Lexington, and I’m thrilled to share some tips and tricks for making your spring family photo session a breeze.

This weekend I met Taniesa + Justin at their Louisville home for an in-home newborn session. I immediately loved this family’s calm and felt so honored to have been invited into their home to capture these precious memories.

Saturday morning I walked into Emily + Tyler’s Louisville home greeted by their son and lots of little toy cars. Welcoming a new addition to the family is a big change and such a special time for families, but I immediately felt welcomed into their home. Their son showed me his toys while mom and dad finished getting ready, and then big brother even helped with a diaper change! I was impressed.

Capturing beautiful family moments through photography is my passion. As a Louisville-based family photographer, I understand the importance of not just the composition and lighting but also the choice of clothing in creating timeless portraits. In this blog, I’ll guide you through what not to wear to your family session, ensuring that your outfits complement the overall aesthetic and bring out the best in your photos.

Jess + Rob’s in-home newborn session had to be rescheduled because of snow, but oh my goodness it was worth the wait! Thursday morning I traveled down from Louisville to Frankfort, Kentucky and I was so excited for this one. Being invited into someone’s home during this special time is such a privilege, getting to watch these moments from a front row seat is something that I don’t take lightly, and when I reached Jess and Rob’s home I felt welcomed immediately. They have a two year old son (who reminded me much of my own son!) and after chatting for a bit we all went up to the nursery.

This past Sunday I met with Alexis & Eric at Beckley Creek Park in the Parklands for a very special session! Here in Louisville the temperature was only about fifteen degrees, but Alexis and Eric were all smiles the entire session – and for good reason! This special session was a pregnancy announcement session.

This past weekend I had the honor of photographing Adam and Mary Emma’s sweet little family in their Louisville home. It’s December and at a time when it’s a little too cold to go outside for long (especially with a newborn), it was the PERFECT day for this sweet in-home newborn session. These are some of my absolute favorite photos to take. I’d opt for an in-home newborn session over a studio session every day. This may seem stressful, but your home doesn’t need to be perfect!