Boy Milestone Session in the Lifestyle and Portrait Studio in Muncie, Indiana

When I get to see all the newborns I captured come back and they are so stinking sweet and adorable it makes my photographer heart happy.

If you didn't know, I offer milestone BUNDLES that save you money when capturing their first year of life. You can start with maternity photos and add on as many sessions as you like from their and save more money for each session you add!

Here is a list of sessions you can add to your bundle:

1. Maternity

2. Fresh-48 in the hospital

3. Newborn in the Studio

4. 1 month

5. 2 months

6. 3 months

7. 4 months

8. 5 months

9. 6 months

10. 7 months

11. 8 months

12. 9 months

13. 10 months

14. 11 months

15. 1 year!!!

If you are looking for a traditional bundle suggestion here is a bundle that a lot of people choose:

1. Maternity

2. Newborn

3. 4 months or 6 months

4. 9 months

5. 1 year

SOOO as you can see above, you have lots of options when choosing a bundle of sessions for your little ones. I have captured both of of daughter's monthly photos for their first year of life and it is so sweet and precious to see them change and grow their first year of life and see how fast it goes. It is also sooooo heart breaking to see how FAST they grow. I am glad, as much time as it took to capture those photos, that I took the time to take them. Luckily you, as the parent and not the photographer, just bring your kiddos and I will capture them.

Williams Family Session in my NEW Lifestyle Studio

I got to photograph my first family in the new lifestyle studio and I am so in love! This sweet family of four were so energetic and the little ones were making me laugh the entire time. Some kids sit and smile, and then there are others that you just follow and let lead the session. These two were climbing, giggling, and cuddling. Which made all the cuddly and laughing lifestyle photos so much more real and raw! Thanks to the Williams family for having me capture your family photos, I had so much fun with you guys!

Booking Your Fall Photos in 2021

Let’s talk booking your FALL session!

If you are wanting to book fall photos in 2021, I suggest you email me as early as June to get a weekend date, and no later than August for any evening fall photos. I am booked up for the year of 2020 and so thankful for all of my amazing clients.

A little information about scheduling your sessions:

Senior Sessions are usually 2 hours in length, family, couples, children, and maternity sessions are usually an hour in length.

When you reach out through my website, I receive an email and respond (usually within 48 hours). I send you my pricing and packaging for each session, you let me know what you are interested in and we discuss locations, dates, and details.

Once we pin down a date, I send you a booking link where you reserve your session with a 50% payment. The remainder is due the day of your session either in cash or check.

When it comes to locations…

I have quite a few that I regularly shoot at. I do shoot at client’s homes as well and requested locations. Barns, pine trees, pathways, rivers, beautiful trees, front porches, and woods usually make for great session locations. When we email back and forth, I always ask what your style is (city, downtown, nature, a mixture?)

I then suggest several locations depending on the season and time of day.

What time of day is best?

I only shoot outdoors in the evening time, usually an hour to two hours before sunset for the best lighting. I want all of my clients to receive the best lighting at all of their sessions.

I would love to work with you and your family and capture your photos, and make the experience exactly what you need!

Deaglan at Whitetail Tree Farms

Look at little Deaglan! He was on the move his entire session, we were all following him around Whitetail Tree Farm's and letting him lead the way! I photographed his 1 year photos 7 months ago and he has grown up so much in that short time. This adorable little outfit was his dad's when he was a toddler and they wanted to include it in photos, and I was so happy they did!

Sorg Family: Mother's Day Minis

This is the 3rd time I have worked with the Sorg family, and I absolutely love them! They are my kind of people, I always find myself laughing and smiling throughout their entire session, behind the camera and while we are just talking after words. I am so thankful for repeat clients like them! Here is a little peak at their Mother’s Day Mini session, how cute are they?!

Aiden & Liam in the Studio

OH MY, Where do I start? These two boys were so stinking adorable! Aiden was only 1 month old, and was the cutest 10 pound+ newborn! His gorgeous blue eyes, kept looking right into the camera, and I could not have asked for more ( I did not even mind that he was awake the entire session! ) Liam, is going to be the best big brother to Aiden, I hope to see them back in the studio as they both grow!

Locations For Sessions

This blog post is for those of you who have scheduled a session with Kyla Jo Photography and now you are wondering, “Where should we have our session?”

These are some of the locations in Indiana and around Muncie that are my favorites or that I have shot at before. I will include reasons why I love these spots and which spots are best for families, seniors, pets, newborns, maternity, couples, and children sessions.

Whitetail Tree Farms

Whitetail Tree Farms is perfect for any winter session, when all of the trees are dead and there is not much color, the pine trees always make a gorgeous backdrop. During the fall, there are even more places to shoot with bright yellow trees, fence lines, and a cute pathway surrounded by trees.

Minnetrista Gardens

Minnetrista requires photographers to have a yearly pass to be able to shoot on their grounds, and I have one! YAY! Minnetrista is gorgeous in the spring with bright flowers and greenery everywhere. Minnetrista is great for families, with a simplistic nature feel, there are surrounding buildings that can be used as backdrops as well.

Reservoir

The reservoir has tons of locations, but I have found one that is gorgeous in the evening just before sunset! The trees are surrounding you, the water in the background, and the road is close by for some fun dipping and dancing shots! I would suggest this location in the evening just before sunset for the best lighting. If you are a little adventurous we can jump in the reservoir and capture some playful shots.

White River Water Fall & Park

If you are wanting to stick close to downtown Muncie, but want a little nature included in your session, this is the perfect classic spot. With a path lined with green shrubbery and an old building with steps for the family. Just across the road is Whiteriver, where shooting in the evening or on an overcast day is perfect. I have shot in the sun, pouring rain, cold and hot weather here at the park and I just love all of the outcomes!

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

This botanical garden is everything you could ever want for a senior session. Even though it is a little bit of a drive from Muncie Indiana, it is totally worth it! It is located in Fort Wayne, and has the most beautiful lighting and backdrops. I could spend hourssss here capturing your photos! If you are interested in a session here, there is a small travel fee, but like I said it is SO WORTH IT! Check out the website and all of the different gardens they offer.

http://www.botanicalconservatory.org/

Maplewood Golf Course (Location of Studio)

Maplewood is near and dear to my heart, as my studio is located just upstairs above the pro shop! Maplewood is perfect in the fall, with colors everywhere. Currently there is a huge tree that fell last year, we were all so sad, butttttt it makes for a really fun photo prop. There is also a tall grassy area for spring and summer shoots in the back of the course, your kids will love riding in the golf carts to get there! Of you are interested in getting a mixture of studio photos and outdoor photos, this is the perfect location for you.

Ball State University Quad

Ball State is pretty year round, with the old buildings and huge doorways. I usually meet at the art museum and go from there. The stair case is huge and is perfect for that large family photo, you have been wanting for years. Just around the building is a line of pine trees, that make for a great background in your family groupings or senior photos. I am very comfortable with campus (as a BSU Alumni) and know of other spots, such as the green house, fountain, village and a few others!

I HAVE A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Since my highschool senior year when I decided I wanted to become a photographer, I knew I wanted to open my own studio one day. In my head this was such an unrealistic DREAM that I never thought it would actually happen. I assumed that I would be 30/40 years old with kids before I would actually be able to do it, if I could even do it then! 

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After several months of looking at places to rent or buy and nothing seemed to be "just right", I found a space that needed a lot of work but it was PERFECT! After a lot of hard work from Dean, Cory & JR... I HAVE A STUDIO SPACE and a waiting room is in the works! 

I am so happy with how it turned out, I got to completely start from scratch and pick out the colors, trim, flooring, furniture, and design it to fit Kyla Jo Photography's style PERFECTLY! Thank you to my family who has pushed me and encouraged me to reach for my dreams, for all of the props that they have donated and to all of my clients who have helped me get here! I am so thankful for all of it!  

I now have an indoor studio space for newborns, seniors, family, children, maternity, professional headshots, boudoir, pets, lifestyle, and more! Here is just a little sneak peek at what my studio looks like and some of the details such as the flooring, paint color, furniture, location, my favorite parts, and some of my props!

Thank you everyone (HAPPY DANCE), 

Kyla Jo Tighe

Thank you everyone (HAPPY DANCE), 

Kyla Jo Tighe

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Location: Maplewood Golf Course 

Bed: IKEA

Paint: Lowes 

Flooring: Lowes 

Bedding: IKEA 

Desk and legs: IKEA

Navy Shelf: IKEA 

Custom Shelf: Lowes (We customized and built the shelf ourselves)

Sign: Target 

Newborn Bean: Little Rascals Photo Props

Pink Vintage Chair: Thrifted in Muncie 

Savana Family Session // Muncie, Indiana

Here is just a small sneak peek of the Savana's Family Session at Minnetrista in Muncie, Indiana. 
The family included two grandparents, 4 parents, and 8 children!

Mommy & Me // Kari & Audra Choate

Kari & Audra’s Mommy and Me (Mini Session) turned out so adorable! Happy early Mother’s Day to all of the amazing mothers!

Mommy & Me Spring Mini // Adrienne & Blake Mansfield

Adrienne & Blake Mansfield were so much fun to work with! We had a spring mommy and me session at Muncie’s Minnetrista Oakhurst Gardens. It was absolutely gorgeous, the flowers and trees were blooming and there was so much green! Adrienne is going to have her hands full when Blake grows up, with those blue eye and freckles!

Andrea, Alex, & Alayna Family Session // Whitetail Tree Farms

I had met Andrea and her daughter Alayna at a previous craft show that I had a booth set up at, The three of them, Andrea's parents and sister also attended the photo session. They were all so easy to work with and the session went so smoothly. I look forward to working with this sweet family again in the near future! 

Winter Minis With The Christmas Trees // Lacey, Dylon, & Braylon

I have gotten to take Lacey & Dylon's photos since Braylon was in the womb. I love capturing this precious family grow and become so much stronger together! 

Winter Minis With The Christmas Trees // Heather, Bradley, & Malachi

Sarah & Dik // Couples Session

Sarah & Dik were such a blast to work with! We found some hidden treasures at Jacob's Apple Orchard outside of New Castle, Indiana. The entire day leading up to the session was rainy and we were so worried that we would get rained out, but to our surprise it cleared up and turned into a beautiful evening. Sarah had warned me that they had never had photos done before and that they were both awkward, but the two were so natural and flirty with each other and I could not have asked for a better session! I can't wait to work with the two of you in the future. 

Braylon // Two Years Old

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Braylon is always on the go! He is a very adventurous little boy who sure knows how to charm ALL the girls! I enjoyed this half an hour session with Braylon, Lacey, and Dylon in the heart of Selma, Indiana. 

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