Indianapolis Family Photographer for Families, Newborns & Seniors

for Hoosiers who hate stiff, awkward photos

Real Life Family, Newborn + Senior Photography in Indianapolis

You know what is important to hold onto when you look back on this chapter of your life. The crazy. The connection. The heart. And let’s get real, you deserve more out of your family photos than “pretty pictures.” The life you’ve created together is made up of more than a nice smile, and the quirks and love that you breathe into each other should go beyond a nice photograph. Your family needs an Indianapolis family photographer who lets you hold that feeling in your hands.

When we meet, we have fun. We sing. We dance. We make silly faces. We toss babies in the air.

Together, we make magic.

Planning family photos this year? Here’s how family sessions work, plus pricing and what to expect.

…and no more “what do I do with my hands?”

Dad and young daughter holding hands and smiling outside their Noblesville home during an at-home session with Indianapolis family photographer The Heart Narrative

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Young woman in a graduation cap sitting on grass in front of a small white airplane during a lifestyle senior photography session outdoors.

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Because real is better than perfect … and memories that last forever should be chronicled with your whole heart.

brother and sister siblings hold baby sister on parents bed at home during newborn lifestyle photoshoot with Indianapolis Photographer The Heart Narrative

maternity photo focusing on baby bump mother with red hair at dulls tree farm with the heart narrative maternity photographer in indianapolis

Black and white candid family photography with kids leaning on a wooden fence in a rural field.

Collage of three photos by Indianapolis photographer The Heart Narrative: a man holding a child on his shoulders both smiling; a sleeping newborn in a onesie lying in a bassinet; a woman kissing a toddler with curly hair, outdoors with sunflowers.

A collage of three images: a man holding a child on his shoulders outdoors; a pregnant woman with a man holding an ultrasound picture; a woman kissing a young child outdoors, by Indianapolis photographer The Heart Narrative.

A collage of three photos: a family of five outdoors by a lake; a pregnant woman and her partner holding ultrasound images and embracing indoors; a woman kissing her young child outdoors near flowers, by The Heart Narrative, Indianapolis photographer

Three family photos: a family of four outdoors by a lake; a pregnant woman and man showing ultrasound images inside a home; a family of three on a porch with a dog, and a woman comforting a baby, by Indianapolis photographer The Heart Narrative.

Indianapolis family photos: on the left, a family by a lake with children; in the center, a young girl touching her pregnant mother's belly; on the right, a family on a porch with a dog, smiling and cuddling — photography
by The Heart Narrative.

Triptych of photos by The Heart Narrative: a girl lying on a blanket surrounded by sunflowers; a young girl holding her pregnant mother's hand; a family sitting on porch steps with a dog and baby.

A girl lying on a blanket surrounded by sunflowers; a man kissing a baby; a family sitting on steps with a dog and a woman smiling — by The Heart Narrative, Indianapolis photographer.

A collage of three photos: on the left, a man playing with a young girl outdoors during autumn; in the center, a tender moment of a man kissing a newborn baby on the head indoors; on the right, a young man posing confidently in front of a plain white

A collage featuring three images: a man outdoors with a young girl on his shoulders; a newborn baby lying on a cushion with a striped onesie; a young man standing with one hand in his pocket wearing a jacket over a white shirt.

Hey There, I’m Lauren!

Your Indianapolis Family Photographer specializing in family, newborn and senior photography

Hi friend! My name is Lauren Lewis - I’m your local Indianapolis Family Photographer, Former Childcare Provider, and Chaos Coordinator Extraordinaire.

It's my mission to help you throw away the idea of stoic, don't-mess-up-your-outfit, pleasefortheloveofgodsmile chaos of planning your photo session. If working the last 15 years in childcare has taught me anything about Indianapolis families, it’s that perfect is overrated. I want to photograph your deliciously imperfect family. We will work hard and play harder to create a photoshoot that your family or senior will cherish, not stress over. Serving families in Indianapolis, Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Noblesville, Zionsville, Sheridan and across Central Indiana.

I capture the heart of your family’s narrative within the perfectly imperfect moments that make your story, yours.

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Family of Indianapolis Photographer Lauren Lewis, family of four smiling and hugging in a field during autumn, with trees in fall foliage in the background. Photo by Cassandra Tribbett

Sessions for Every Chapter, From Bump to Graduation

Indianapolis family, newborn, maternity, milestone and senior sessions, all built around real life.

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Lauren was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond for our family photos. I love how she captured the way we are normally as if the camera wasn't there. I highly recommend her.
Colleen P.
Do yourself a massive favor and book your next family photo session with Lauren! She is an absolutely incredible photographer with a great eye. On top of that, she really knows how to work with little ones to get the best out of them, and she delivers exactly what the parents want as well. We had some fall photos with Lauren last year that we loved, so we booked our son’s one year photos with Lauren this past weekend, and we had an absolute blast! Lauren’s process for the one year photos was full service. We sent her some inspiration ideas, told her what kind of cake we wanted for the cake smash, and she took care of the rest. She got all the perfect decorations, had the cake made to our request by a local baker, and set up her in hone studio for us to get some photos that are pure magic. Lauren really makes the process easy on her customers. All we had to do was show up, and she took care of the rest!
Charles W.
Lauren is amazing at what she loves to do! She makes you feel right at home and comfortable! 10/10 would recommend, she’s our go-to. Friendly, personable, funny, and professional!
Allison K.
Lauren was amazing! She was friendly, patient and kindly assertive (much needed when you are trying to get a lot of people together for a family photo). Loved meeting you Lauren! Thank you for capturing the precious moments of our parents’ 50th anniversary celebration!
Amy G.

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Black and white photo of three siblings holding each other close during an in-home newborn session with Indianapolis family photographer The Heart Narrative

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Mom helping her toddler put on a hockey helmet at the Carmel Ice Skadium during a family photo session with Indianapolis family photographer The Heart Narrative

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