Family Portraits

The everyday magic of your family, beautifully preserved.

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Candid Family Session

A relaxed portrait experience centered on genuine connection and the moments that happen naturally.

A More Personal Way to Remember Your Family

This session gives your family space to move, play, talk, and simply be together while I document the interactions that make your relationships unique. Rather than relying on constant posing, I use gentle prompts and thoughtful observation to create photographs with warmth and personality.

The hour is shaped around your family, whether that means exploring outdoors, settling into a familiar home setting, or combining natural moments with a few classic portraits. You can expect a calm, guided experience and a considered collection of images that feels true to this season of your life.

Ideal For

Families wanting natural, expressive portraits
Parents documenting a meaningful season of change
Children who feel more comfortable moving than posing
Families seeking photographs for heirloom artwork

How It Works

Plan Your Session: We discuss your family, preferred setting, and the feeling you want your photographs to hold.
Photograph Your Connection: I guide the hour gently while capturing both natural interactions and thoughtfully composed portraits.
Choose Your Artwork: We review the finished photographs and consider the best way to preserve them as lasting artwork.

1-hour session$550

The photographer

Hi :)

I’m Alyssa, the photographer behind The Candid Image. I create candid, artful photographs for couples, families, and seniors across the Midwest. My approach blends documentary soul with a timeless, thoughtful eye, preserving the real laughter, connection, and beautifully imperfect details that make each story unique.

I want your photographs to make you feel something and be more than just files on a screen. Years from now, they should bring you back to how that season of life felt and preserve the little details that you hope to never forget.

Let’s connect!