The gaines Family pictures - a family afternoon frozen in time

Family
Written By Lindsey Ringle

It’s been a couple of years since I last captured the Gaines family. I photographed Allie and Mason’s wedding photos and even their engagement photos the year before. I also documented Emery’s newborn session and their family photos when she was just a little tot. So when Allie reached out knowing it was time to update their family photos, I was thrilled. She contacted me early this year to snag that perfect fall date for the cozy autumn vibes, and boy, am I glad she did.

We started chatting details the week before their session. Allie sent me some inspiration photos she found online, and I loved that. It helps me visualize exactly what my clients are drawn to and really gets my creative wheels turning. I know not every photographer loves when clients share Pinterest boards, but I am all for it. I’m a very visual learner, so seeing the mood and energy my clients want is so important to me. If clients don’t know what they want, it’s easy to default to standing and smiling, but honestly, I’m over the “stand and smile.” I’m over boring family photos and limiting creativity.

This session genuinely reignited my excitement for family photography, which, if I’m being honest, isn’t always at the top of my list of favorites to shoot. But if every family session looked and felt like this one, I’d be so happy. And when I say “look like this,” I don’t mean the family structure or the outfits. I mean deep, meaningful connection. Playful, joyful moments. Raw emotion. What your family truly looks like right now.

So if this sounds like your vibe, reach out. I know I can deliver family photos you’ll truly never forget. It’s easy to get swept up in the busyness of everyday life, especially with kids, but this is the season you’ll want to remember forever. Not just autumn. Not just the tantrums and the snuggles. But parenthood in every beautiful, fleeting stage.

Above is a few of my favorites from the session, but below is the full session. This is what you can expect from a gallery that’s an hour long. I think more and more people are going for mini sessions, and those are also great options, but if you truly want to be able to play & enjoy the moment during your session, a full session is the way to go.

Family throwing paper airplanes together in a field during the family pictures.
Family pictures in a field being playful and throwing paper airplanes in the fall air.
Family pictures at Flatfork Creek Park playing with paper airplanes.
Documentary-style family photos capturing genuine connection in Indianapolis.
A mother and daughter walking in the field holding hands.
Mother and daughter piggy back rides during family pictures.
Black and white close up image of a mother kissing her daughters hands.
Hugs and kisses shared between a daughter and her mother during a family photo session.
Candid photo of a mother and daughter during the fall in central Indiana.
Family pictures in an open field in central Indiana.
Family walking through an open field at Flatfork Creek Park in Fortville and Fishers Indiana.
A fun moment of laughter during a photography session for a family of three.
Fun candid moments during family photos in an open field.
A daughter running into her parents arms during their family photo session.
Fall family photos where they are holding hands and walking together.
Daughter playing and spinning in the field taking pictures.
Mother and daughter kissing and hugging while taking family pictures.
Black and white close up images of a mother embracing her daughter.
Father and daughter hugging and playing during their family pictures in the fall.
Silly moments between a father and a daughter during their family portraits
Candid loving moments between a dad and a daughter during their family photos in Central Indiana.
Genuine, playful moments captured during a Noblesville fall family session.
Timeless family memories photographed in Indianapolis during autumn.
Outdoor Indianapolis family photography session with real, playful energy.
Indiana family photographer capturing genuine connection and emotion.
Beautiful Noblesville family photography session filled with laughter and love.
Sweet family moments that celebrate parenthood and connection during fall.
Husband and wife moments during their fall photo session in Noblesville, Indiana.
Lifestyle family photography in Westfield featuring Silly family moments.
Candid outdoor family portraits by Geist Reservoir in Fishers, Indiana.
Outdoor family photography session in Noblesville’s fall colors.
Relaxed, lifestyle-style family portraits taken in central Indiana.
Timeless Indianapolis family portraits captured in natural light.
Genuine family connection captured during a cozy fall session in Indianapolis.
Authentic family photography session in Carmel with playful interactions.
Warm, golden family photos captured in Fishers' fall scenery.
Family photography highlighting the beauty of Hamilton County, Indiana.
Indiana family photographer capturing authentic fall memories.
The Gaines family during their fall photo session in Fishers, Indiana.
Indianapolis family photographer capturing real, joyful moments in fall light.
Outdoor family photos in Noblesville filled with warmth, love, and connection.
Cozy Carmel family photo session with playful and heartfelt moments.
Natural family photography in Fishers with golden light and genuine laughter.
family portraits captured in Westfield, Indiana by LNM Photography.
Lifestyle family session in Indianapolis featuring authentic and cozy moments.
Playful Hamilton County family session surrounded by colorful fall trees.
Warm, candid moments from a family photoshoot in Noblesville, Indiana.
Fall family photos taken in Indianapolis capturing genuine connection.
Fall family photography in Fishers filled with color and connection.
Playful outdoor family session surrounded by Indiana autumn leaves.
Lifestyle family photography in Carmel capturing love and laughter.
Sweet family moments captured outdoors in Noblesville, Indiana.
Modern and warm family photography session in Carmel, Indiana.
Authentic, heartfelt family photos captured across central Indiana.
Family photographer in Fishers capturing real, joyful connection outdoors.
Lifestyle family session outdoors in Noblesville, Indiana with playful energy.
Warm and whimsical fall family photography in Westfield, Indiana.
Joyful outdoor family session surrounded by trees near Zionsville, Indiana.
Candid mother daughter moments during their family session in Fishers, Indiana.

If you made it this far, please know I love you.

xoxo Lindz

Lindsey Ringle
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