Christian & Kelsi's Engagement Photos at Minnetrista
I can't wait to photograph Kelsi & Christian’s wedding next May! These two are the sweetest and have the most well mannered pup too. We had just gotten to the session, I had taken maybe 10 photos and I was backing up away from them and I looked over and saw my step stool, kept backing up and completely fell on my back over my camera bag, feet up in the air, hands on my camera. We all got a good laugh from my clumsy butt and got lots of smiles from these two!
I can't wait to photograph Kelsi & Christian’s wedding next May! These two are the sweetest and have the most well mannered pup too. We had just gotten to the session, I had taken maybe 10 photos and I was backing up away from them and I looked over and saw my step stool, kept backing up and completely fell on my back over my camera bag, feet up in the air, hands on my camera. We all got a good laugh from my clumsy butt and got lots of smiles from these two!
SWEET Nora Turns 1
Nora turns 1! I photographed Rayni & Kevin Hannan's maternity photos over a year ago and got to meet sweet Yogi (who, if you remember took a poop during their photos and it was hilarious!) 😂 I then captured this sweet little one in the hospital for her fresh-48 session, her newborn photos in the studio, and now her 1 year photos. SHE IS THE SWEETEST THING! I am so happy that Yogi got to come to her session and participate at the end of her "donut smash". I can't wait to share some of their family photos here soon.
Nora turns 1!
I photographed Rayni & Kevin Hannan's maternity photos over a year ago and got to meet sweet Yogi (who, if you remember took a poop during their photos and it was hilarious!) 😂
I then captured this sweet little one in the hospital for her fresh-48 session, her newborn photos in the studio, and now her 1 year photos. SHE IS THE SWEETEST THING!
I am so happy that Yogi got to come to her session and participate at the end of her "donut smash". I can't wait to share some of their family photos here soon.
Ariel & Matthew Maternity Photos
I photographed Ariel Hart-Brown & Matthew's engagement photos, their wedding, and now their maternity photos. She was absolutely GLOWING and I was so excited to get these photos home, edited, and deliver them! These two are so sweet, he carried her dress, fixed her hair, and cuddled her throughout their entire session. I can't wait to photograph your little boy! Thanks for having me capture your life together.
I photographed Ariel & Matthew's engagement photos, their wedding, and now their maternity photos. She was absolutely GLOWING and I was so excited to get these photos home, edited, and deliver them! These two are so sweet, he carried her dress, fixed her hair, and cuddled her throughout their entire session. I can't wait to photograph your little boy! Thanks for having me capture your life together.
BFF Photo Shoot with Berkley & Courtney at Minnetrista
Scroll to that last photo to see Berkley Rios & Courtney Thomas waving goodbye to their "F" balloon. It got a little bit windy, and as we were walking to the car the midwest derecho started. You would never know when looking through their session. This BFF session was full of laughs, dog kisses, best friend cuddles and IT WAS SO MUCH FUN! I offered Best Friend Sessions back before Covid started, and we finally got it scheduled. They brought their bikes, adorable dogs, men (to carry all the props around haha), a picnic, BFF Balloons, super cute hats, a letter-board and of course matching jump suits!
Scroll to that last photo to see Berkley & Courtney waving goodbye to their "B" balloon. It got a little bit windy, and as we were walking to the car the midwest derecho started. You would never know when looking through their session.
This BFF session was full of laughs, dog kisses, best friend cuddles and IT WAS SO MUCH FUN! I offered Best Friend Sessions back before Covid started, and we finally got it scheduled. They brought their bikes, adorable dogs, men (to carry all the props around haha), a picnic, BFF Balloons, super cute hats, a letter-board and of course matching jump suits!
Magical Flower Field Shoot with Blair
GUYS! I can't tell you how many times during this shoot I giggled and said, "OH MY WORD BLAIR!" Can you believe this location is a spot I have driven by 10,000+ times in my life. I never thought about it being such a magical location until about a month ago. As a photographer I am always scouting out new locations and exploring new spots for my clients. Blair is one of my senior spokesmodels and did ABSOLUTELY amazing throughout the entire shoot. These are just some highlights, there are soooo many more just as magical as these!
I may be 26 but you never are too old to ask for your mommas help! I had my momma, Jennifer come along and shoot some behind the scenes shots for me to share on social media with everyone. As a photographer I don't get many photos of me behind the camera, so these photos and videos mean the absolute world to me. (Thanks mom!)
If anyone is wondering where all of her cute outfits are from, Blair is a brand ambassador for The Wispy Pine Boutique! Feel free to follow their page and check out all of their adorable outfits and accessories.
GUYS! I can't tell you how many times during this shoot I giggled and said, "OH MY WORD BLAIR!" Can you believe this location is a spot I have driven by 10,000+ times in my life. I never thought about it being such a magical location until about a month ago. As a photographer I am always scouting out new locations and exploring new spots for my clients. Blair is one of my senior spokesmodels and did ABSOLUTELY amazing throughout the entire shoot. These are just some highlights, there are soooo many more just as magical as these!
I may be 26 but you never are too old to ask for your mommas help! I had my momma, Jennifer come along and shoot some behind the scenes shots for me to share on social media with everyone. As a photographer I don't get many photos of me behind the camera, so these photos and videos mean the absolute world to me. (Thanks mom!)
If anyone is wondering where all of her cute outfits are from, Blair is a brand ambassador for The Wispy Pine Boutique! Feel free to follow their page and check out all of their adorable outfits and accessories.
Model: Blair Phillips
Boutique: The Wispy Pine Boutique
Location: Muncie, Indiana
Photographer: Kyla Jo Photography
Marissa & Roy's Maternity Photos at Minnetrista
Marissa & Roy’s maternity shoot was absolutely gorgeous! She did an amazing job with selecting her dresses. She was glowing and it shows so much in these photos. ❤️ Thank you Courtney for reaching out and having me capture your sister's maternity photos, I had such a fun time catching up with all of you.
Marissa & Roy’s maternity shoot was absolutely gorgeous! She did an amazing job with selecting her dresses. She was glowing and it shows so much in these photos. ❤️ Thank you Courtney for reaching out and having me capture your sister's maternity photos, I had such a fun time catching up with all of you.
Cooper Matthew Combs - Lifestyle Newborn Session In His Nursery
Madison & Beau Combs, you created the most PERFECT little boy! Seriously, can everyone have a nursery this cute and invite me to capture their babies? Everyone meet Cooper Matthew Combs, the happiest most handsome little boy. Thank you for having me capture your gorgeous family of 3!
Madison & Beau Combs, you created the most PERFECT little boy! Seriously, can everyone have a nursery this cute and invite me to capture their newborn babies? Everyone meet Cooper Matthew Combs, the happiest most handsome little boy. Thank you for having me capture your gorgeous family of 3!
Family Session at Minnetrista with Cori, Drew & Emery
This family session couldn't have gotten any cuter!
Cori, Drew & Emery were amazing to work with. Emery was such a little sweetheart and so stinking adorable.
This family session couldn't have gotten any cuter!
Cori, Drew & Emery were amazing to work with. Emery was such a little sweetheart and so stinking adorable.
Dresses for Senior Styled Boho Picnic in the Woods shoot
AMAZON LINKS: I gathered some super affordable boho dresses that are for sell on Amazon for our Styled Senior Spokesmodel Shoot this fall. Our theme is “Boho Picnic in the Woods”. Each girl will have a flower bouquet, and their hair and makeup professionally done. I am designing a set up for the styled shoot and can not wait to capture my senior girls.
AMAZON LINKS: I gathered some super affordable boho dresses that are for sell on Amazon for our Styled Senior Spokesmodel Shoot this fall. Our theme is “Boho Picnic in the Woods”. Each girl will have a flower bouquet, and their hair and makeup professionally done. I am designing a set up for the styled shoot and can not wait to capture my senior girls.
I am encouraging the girls to wear a variation of fall colors in dresses, yellows, maroons, navy, pinks, and oranges.
If the girls are not comfortable in dresses, then I am having them wear the flowy pants or a long skirt that still fit our theme.
If you click on the images you can follow them to Amazon and see more sizes and color options.
Jessica & David's Engagement Photos - Muncie, Indiana
So happy that I got to capture these two's engagement photos and get to know them before photographing their wedding day! They just purchased a home in Pendleton, had engagement photos taken and are planning for their wedding, such an exciting time of their lives and I am so glad I get to capture it and be a part of it.
So happy that I got to capture these two's engagement photos and get to know them before photographing their wedding day! They just purchased a home in Pendleton, had engagement photos taken and are planning for their wedding, such an exciting time of their lives and I am so glad I get to capture it and be a part of it. (These are just a few I grabbed and uploaded from their preview!)
Haley & Tyler Stockton's Wedding at The Carriage House of Yorktown
Haley & Tyler may not have gotten married in the Bahamas as their invites showed (thanks Corona), but I am pretty sure The Carriage House of Yorktown made their day just as special. I loved being able to capture these two, their bridal party, and all of their family. (Part one of their Wedding Preview, because I may have went a little over board with editing their preview photos! Be on the lookout for family and bridal party photos later this morning.) I am so glad that I got to meet these two super sweet people and photograph their special day.
Haley & Tyler may not have gotten married in the Bahamas as their invites showed (thanks Corona), but I am pretty sure The Carriage House of Yorktown made their day just as special. I loved being able to capture these two, their bridal party, and all of their family. (Part one of their Wedding Preview, because I may have went a little over board with editing their preview photos! Be on the lookout for family and bridal party photos later this morning.) I am so glad that I got to meet these two super sweet people and photograph their special day.
Jessica Surber's Extended Family Session at Minnetrista
I golfed against Jessica in highschool and then officially met her later in college, I always thought she was so sweet and bubbly. She reached out to me and told me that she and her family would be back in Indiana to visit with her in-laws and her husbands children. I was so excited to catch up with her and meet her adorable kiddos. This was such a fun family to capture, their grandpa was teasing me the whole time and the little ones have the cutest little smiles and laughs.
I golfed against Jessica in highschool and then officially met her later in college, I always thought she was so sweet and bubbly. She reached out to me and told me that she and her family would be back in Indiana to visit with her in-laws and her husbands children. I was so excited to catch up with her and meet her adorable kiddos. This was such a fun family to capture, their grandpa was teasing me the whole time and the little ones have the cutest little smiles and laughs.
Makinsey & Mason Engagement Session at Mounds State Park
I captured these two love birds last year and had a blast photographing and hanging out with them. When they got engaged they reached out to me to photograph their engagement photos and wedding this coming fall. It was hot and I was drenched in sweat but it was worth it, so lucky to have such neat locations around us. (Check out that adorable little caterpillar who wanted to be apart of the ring shots!)
I captured these two love birds last year and had a blast photographing and hanging out with them. When they got engaged they reached out to me to photograph their engagement photos and wedding this coming fall. It was hot and I was drenched in sweat but it was worth it, so lucky to have such neat locations around us. (Check out that adorable little caterpillar who wanted to be apart of the ring shots!)
2021 Senior Spokesmodel Team
I'M SO EXCITED TO INTRODUCE my 2021 Senior Spokesmodel Team!
I am beyond excited to be working with these amazing senior girls. My Senior Spokesmodel Team each get their own custom 2 hour senior session, Meet & Greet Headshots, A Styled Shoot, and Cap and Gown photos in the spring. We had our Meet & Greet this past Sunday. All of the girls received headshots, we had food, played with the photo booth, jammed out to music, and tie-dyed shoes. I had so much fun getting to know the girls a little better and hang out with them all in the studio.
I'M SO EXCITED TO INTRODUCE my 2021 Senior Spokesmodel Team!
I am beyond excited to be working with these amazing senior girls. My Senior Spokesmodel Team each get their own custom 2 hour senior session, Meet & Greet Headshots, A Styled Shoot, and Cap and Gown photos in the spring. We had our Meet & Greet this past Sunday. All of the girls received headshots, we had food, played with the photo booth, jammed out to music, and tie-dyed shoes. I had so much fun getting to know the girls a little better and hang out with them all in the studio.
Here is a little bio that they each wrote about themselves for me to share:
Sophia Ireland: "I go to Wapahani High School and Amber's Beauty School. I am very passionate about hair, makeup, and fashion. I love this field of work because I love making others feel beautiful in their own skin. After graduation I plan on going to ball state and majoring in psychology, and then hopefully attending medical school for psychiatry. I'm very excited about joining the senior spokesmodel team and becoming closer with all of the other wonderful ladies on the team as well!
Mauriah Racer: "I'm a CNA at a nursing home and my job is what keeps me busy. After I graduate I plan to attend Ivy Tech and then transfer to Ball State University to get my masters in speech pathology. I love helping/taking care of people."
Blair Phillips: "Hi, my name is Blair Phillips! I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I'm a varsity cheerleader at Madison-Grant and show animals in 4-H. I look forward to being on the spokesmodel team so that I can be a good representation of Kyla Jo Photography!"
Lexi Morrow: "My favorite hobbies are reading and painting, and I love playing basketball for my school. After high school I want to go to college to be a Nurse Anesthetist. I'm super excited to be a part of the Kyla Jo Photography Spokesmodel Team and be around such a great group of girls and our awesome photographer!"
Mallory Summers: "I am excited to be on the Kyla Jo Photography Spokesmodel Team because I get to work with some of the sweetest people and have fun the whole time while doing it. I enjoy playing volleyball, spending lots of time with my friends, and traveling with my family."
Sierra Wulff: "My favorite things to do in my free time are hanging out with my friends and going camping, I also play soccer. After high school I want to go to college to enter the dental field. I love being a part of the Kyla Jo Photography Senior Spokesmodel Team and hanging out with the girls and Kyla!"
Chantelle Portrait Session
I photographed Chantelle & Ryan’s wedding this past year and l LOVED working with the two of them. When Chantelle reached out for a portrait session for herself I was so excited to capture her once again. Ryan came along to help carry her hat and of course support her along the way and we also got some updated couple portraits of the two of them as well. If you have never had a portrait session for yourself, I suggest you book one now! I booked a photographer last fall to capture headshots and portrait of myself along with my dog Kip, and could not stop smiling after I received my photos back. The last time I had photos taken of my self was 8 years ago for my senior photos, so it was definitely time! Thank you Chantelle & Ryan for trusting me to capture your life along the way, you two are the sweetest.
I photographed Chantelle & Ryan’s wedding this past year and l LOVED working with the two of them. When Chantelle reached out for a portrait session for herself I was so excited to capture her once again. Ryan came along to help carry her hat and of course support her along the way and we also got some updated couple portraits of the two of them as well. If you have never had a portrait session for yourself, I suggest you book one now! I booked a photographer last fall to capture headshots and portrait of myself along with my dog Kip, and could not stop smiling after I received my photos back. The last time I had photos taken of my self was 8 years ago for my senior photos, so it was definitely time! Thank you Chantelle & Ryan for trusting me to capture your life along the way, you two are the sweetest.
Alexiah & Friends - Best Friend Session
These girls are all volleyball players at Marian University. Alexiah and Skyler attended Wapahani and met the two other girls at college. It was so neat seeing them all grown up and being able to capture them all together. I always offer everyone at BFF sessions individual portraits, but they wanted to stick together in all of their portraits and get roommate photos to decorate their dorms with. We met at the Craddock Nature Reserve late in the evening for some really cute photos of the girls together.
I am always down for a BEST FRIEND SESSION!
These girls are all volleyball players at Marian University. Alexiah and Skyler attended Wapahani and met the two other girls at college. It was so neat seeing them all grown up and being able to capture them all together. I always offer everyone at BFF sessions individual portraits, but they wanted to stick together in all of their portraits and get roommate photos to decorate their dorms with. We met at the Craddock Nature Reserve late in the evening for some really cute photos of the girls together.
Grace & Blair Best Friend Session in Downtown Muncie
One of my favorite downtown sessions to date!
Grace & Blair rocked their BFF session in Downtown Muncie and we had a blast doing it. We laughed so hard, played in the street, and I ended up with way too many photos to pick a favorite!
One of my favorite downtown sessions to date!
Grace & Blair rocked their BFF session in Downtown Muncie and we had a blast doing it. We laughed so hard, played in the street, and I ended up with way too many photos to pick a favorite!
Front Porch Quarantine Photo Session
During quarantine front porch sessions become pretty popular. Legally I was not allowed to be running my business outside of my home... but once things opened back up, I got to capture the sweet Choate family. I LOVE FRONT PORCH SESSIONS! This was a short and sweet session, perfect for their adorable little one and doggies.
During quarantine front porch sessions become pretty popular. Legally I was not allowed to be running my business outside of my home... but once things opened back up, I got to capture the sweet Choate family. I LOVE FRONT PORCH SESSIONS! This was a short and sweet session, perfect for their adorable little one and doggies.
Ava & Hanna BFF Session
I offered BFF sessions this past spring, and I absolutely loved doing these! Ava and her bff Hanna wanted some photos in their neighborhood and it was beautiful. Look how stinking cute these two are, they were the sweetest to work with. The wind was CRAZY that evening, but it made for some pretty windblown hair and lots of laughs. Thanks girls for having me capture your adorable friendship!
I offered BFF sessions this past spring, and I absolutely loved capturing these! Ava and her bff Hanna wanted some photos in their neighborhood and it was beautiful. Look how stinking cute these two are, they were the sweetest to work with. The wind was CRAZY that evening, but it made for some pretty windblown hair and lots of laughs. Thanks girls for having me capture your adorable friendship!
Extended Family Photo Session At Minnetrista in Muncie, Indiana
I met Mariah and her husband about 6 years ago, photographed them one other time, and even dog sat for their big fluffy doggo. I was so excited when she booked me for an extended family session. Due to weather and corona, their session got pushed back quite a bit but we finally got their session booked and it was such a beautiful day!
I met Mariah and her husband about 6 years ago, photographed them one other time, and even dog sat for their big fluffy doggo. I was so excited when she booked me for an extended family session. Due to weather and corona, their session got pushed back quite a bit but we finally got their session booked and it was such a beautiful day!
