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 some of my favorites. I will include reasons why I love these spots and which spots are best for families, seniors, pets, newborns, maternity, couples, and children 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.
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!
Anna Grunduls Design // Collab
I got the chance to capture Anna Grunduls Design gorgeous work! She sent me a couple postcards, a book mark, and this amazing cat WASHI TAPE that I fell in love with. Check out some of my product photography and her amazing design work, and of course my cat was a paw model!
Check out Anna Grunduls Design website and do some Christmas shopping for your friends and family or even yourself! These are such cool interactive gifts that are relaxing and make great art for your dorm or bedroom!
About Anna Grunduls Design
“My name is Anna and I’m the illustrator and owner of Anna Grunduls Design. To put it simply, I illustrate coloring pages and than create useful things to color in.
My goal is to help you boost your creativity on a daily basis! Illustrating is fantastic, but sharing the fun with others is what’s really close to my heart. Did you know I sometimes spend several weeks working on one illustration? There’s a lot of heart that goes into coloring, so I want your results to be the best of the best.
If you’re tired of endless art classes and disappointing drawing lessons, don’t worry. Adult coloring pages provide the necessary basis and all you need to create works of art is a set of pencils.
I work from my lovely studio in Warsaw, Poland. Most of Anna Grunduls Design products are also produced, packaged and shipped from here. When I’m not at my desk, you might find me sitting on the wooden floor, surrounded by poster tubes or outgoing packages.”
My favorite piece I photographed was the TAPE, oh my word was it cool! It was super durable, and easy to color on and also had soooo much on the tape roll! I will be ordering some different designs of her tape real soon!
Mugsy my fluffy cat, assisted me in capturing Anna’s gorgeous tape and also tried eating it!
You can order this tape here as well as many other cute designs!
Check out the full collab in the slideshow below!
Playful Fox & Co. Collab.
I got the opportunity to capture Playful Fox & Co.’s newest over the collar bandana. Yes this bandana is super adorable with an ostrich wearing an ugly Christmas sweater, glasses, and a Santa Clause hat! How cute? It is super durable and made SO WELL! Her website is super cute and clean too, if you are looking for DOG or CAT accessories and toys!
I got the opportunity to capture Playful Fox & Co.’s newest over the collar bandana. Yes this bandana is super adorable with an ostrich wearing an ugly Christmas sweater, glasses, and a Santa Clause hat! How cute? It is super durable and made SO WELL! Her website is super cute and clean too, if you are looking for DOG or CAT accessories and toys!
Kip whispering into Carbon's ear, "HAHA I have a cool ostrich bandana and you don't."
Cara Carrier Design // Bridal Shower Product Shoot
A product shoot I did for some Bride & Bridal Party products for Cara Carrier Design.
Her products were seriously so amazing and made so well!
We enjoyed her glasses through out the bridal party for our lemonade and the tumblers are going to be perfect for Kayla O'Riley's wedding day!
The personalized bags are such great quality and super adorable with the pink sparkles and custom lettering!
Shop Name:
Cara Carrier Design
Links to Products:
https://www.facebook.com/caracarrierdesign/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/caracarrierdesign
Location:
Zionsville, Indiana
Event:
Kayla O'Riley's Bridal Shower
A product shoot I did for some Bride & Bridal Party products for Cara Carrier Design.
Her products were seriously so amazing and made so well!
We enjoyed her glasses through out the bridal party for our lemonade and the tumblers are going to be perfect for Kayla O'Riley's wedding day!
The personalized bags are such great quality and super adorable with the pink sparkles and custom lettering!
Fish Food Tees // Product Shoot
I got the chance to photograph a comfy adorable Fish Food Tees T-shirt with my gorgeous model Jama! Fish Food Tees is based in Harleysville, PA. Dave (father of 4 girls) and Nicole (oldest of the 4, with 4 kids of her own) are a two person company hand screen printing all the tees you see here. Nicole taught herself how to screen print, and is turning this passion into a career.
Product: "Maker Life" Tee
Shop: Fish Food Tees
Model: Jama Tighe
Location: New Castle, Indiana
Link to shop: https://fishfoodtees.com/
A Little Bit About...
Fish Food Tees is based in Harleysville, PA. Dave (father of 4 girls) and Nicole (oldest of the 4, with 4 kids of her own) are a two person company hand screen printing all the tees you see here. Nicole taught herself how to screen print, and is turning this passion into a career.
Some of their designs are handdrawn by super talented local artists, which give their tees a unique feel that you won't find anywhere else.
All of their tees are screen printed by hand in Harleysville, PA. Like, in a basement, during naptime. The shirts themselves are based out of L.A. The tees are super high quality, and probably the softest you will ever own.
100% No sweatshop manufacturing.
