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LIFESTYLE SESSIONS ~ Indianapolis photographer

I love a good story.

I think if I weren’t taking pictures, I’d enjoy being a writer, lost in a children’s picture book, daydreaming.
It’s been a while since I started Silver Pennies and I find I’m still learning and defining my story, my STYLE. I think its likely to evolve a bit here and there over time, forever. But there is one thing I know for sure.

I AM A STORY TELLER.

There are lots of styles of beautiful photography out there. If you’ve looked at my work, it’s more often than not, LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY. So you might wonder, what does that MEAN?

Lifestyle photography combines the candid nature of photojournalism with the preparedness of traditional studio portraiture.
Lifestyle photography is a type of photography that mainly aims to capture portraits and people in real life situations in an artistic manner and the art of everyday. The primary goal is to tell STORIES about people’s lives.
This is one of the reasons there isn’t a Silver Pennies Studio. Your everyday life doesn’t take place in front of a backdrop or perfectly posed in a room you’ve never been in before. This is also why I don’t use props or really even pose my subjects very much. There is arranging without staging. Any props in my images are YOURS and have MEANING to you.
My favorite photographs from every session are candid.

Most of my work is organic & natural looking. That is by design. It is quite simply what moves me. I think it’s the best way to showcase your connection to your family. There is a timelessness & purity in sweet, natural, happy people, just being themselves.

So for my work, it will be laid back, simple in color, style, and posing. Sessions will be outside, in your home, or in a sentimental location 100% of the time. It’s the best way to illustrate you & your LOVE.

I am a story teller.
I can’t wait to tell yours.

Britt

May 5, 2015
SNOW DAY ~ Indianapolis maternity photographer

It’s not often a couple is willing to tromp through the snow for photos, but these guys were not only up for a chilly session, they even brought their beloved pup!
Isn’t Tiffany just glowing?!

Thank you so much for a super fun snow day! You guys rocked it!!!
Britt

April 30, 2015
CHASING THE LIGHT ~ Indianapolis family photographer

I tell every family I photograph, I want shoot as close to sunrise or sunset as possible. I know, I know, you have kiddos and sunset is like 9pm in the summer!!! But let me tell you WHY it’s worth the nap adjustment & snack prep. Better yet. . . let me show you.

The hour directly after sunrise and before sunset is often called the GOLDEN hour or the MAGIC hour. The name alone sounds inviting right? You know I’m all about magic.
The reason for this name is sunlight at this time is warmer in tone & much softer then when the sun is higher in the sky. People look prettier in softer light! It’s just more flattering. Midday sun can cause lots of shadows, too bright skin, and squinting. Let’s be honest, we want your eyes open and your skin looking gorgeous.

Sunset light is coming from an angle, so it adds dimension to your portraits. Dimension adds interest, taking your pictures from “just okay” to having depth and emotion. But the REAL reason I want you to give them an early nap, pack a snack and head out later in the evening is FEELING. I want you to FEEL something when you see your photographs. I don’t really want to take the “everyone looking and smiling traditional picture” you could have taken in a Walmart studio. Borrrriiiing. I want you to feel the connection your family has. Feel the warmth in your heart when you see your introverted kiddo not looking at the camera, surrounded by light, or your spirited child laughing out loud with that luminous glow behind them.

Try something for me. Think about how you FEEL when you’re kitchen windows are flooded with warm golden light in the morning or late evening. I feel happy, warm, content.
Now how do you feel in your kitchen midday? It’s light. It’s okay. It’s ORDINARY.
I want your photos and your whole expereince with Silver Pennies to be EXTRAORDINARY.

So PLEASE, when I say let’s meet at 7:15pm, trust me. After all, you’re hiring me right. Trust me. You wouldn’t tell your hairdresser which sissors to use. The light is my tool. Let me use it in it’s glorious and best version of itself. So you can look & feel glorious too.
Maybe even. . .Magical.

Britt

April 29, 2015
BABY SAWYER ~ Westfield newborn photographer

Congratulations to the Longenberger family! Sawyer is precious!
I loved watching you cuddle your sweet 3 boys!
Enjoy this time of sleeplessness & joy!

I can’t ever thank you enough for all the years of photographing your family! Hugs, Britt

April 28, 2015
A NEW BABY FOR THE HOLT FAMILY ~ Carmel newborn photographer

I spent my whole session with this sweet girl in awe of her beauty. Isn’t she the most gorgeous baby?! Her perfect petal lips and plump cheeks ~ so much baby goodness!

Love the details of her fingers.

Congratulations Holt family!! She is perfection!!!

April 28, 2015