Joylily Photography

09/12/2026

8 kids vs. our gourmet mugs of home coffee. Mom math at its finest.

Shoutout to Jayden Green for being the real deal.

What type of mom are you?

07/09/2026

She said yes!

Carmen and Ryan, I’m so excited for you two! It was so fun to watch this surprise unfold and not just go well, but thoroughly shock Carmen in the best way possible. I don’t think you’ll be able to top this round of golf!

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07/01/2026

And then there were six… ❤️

Now that I got the cheesy caption out of the way, can I just say this? This session was dang near the most perfect newborn session I could envision. I’m biased because these are also some of our best friends, but still. :)
I had so much fun just documenting this evening of everyone hanging out together, new baby sister chillin in her precious little sunflower fit, and all her big brothers tapping into both the newness of having her with them and the familiarity of a normal evening exploring at Brown County State Park.

Congrats, Romeiser fam—love you guys!

06/27/2026

Y’all, I had this sneak peek edited and all lined up the day after these two’s wedding…and I COMPLETELY FORGOT TO POST IT! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

Ashima and Nick were such a dream couple to work with. Not only did they trust the creative process completely, they were so much fun, madly in love, and picked the most delicious food to serve at their micro-wedding. This was one of those sessions where I just couldn’t wait to start editing as soon as I got home! Do you think I should share more from their day?

Venue: Rick's Cafe Boatyard
Photography: Indianapolis Newborn, Family & Wedding Photographer
Cake: The Cake Bake Shop, by Gwendolyn Rogers

06/25/2026

Tonight’s session was just the best. It’s everything I love about what I do. Getting to watch parents who have prayed for years for the blessing of a child get to finally live fully in this stage of parenthood fills me with a vicarious joy for them. The wait is hard, but the reward is sweet.

Holly and Mark, you guys are rocking your new roles as mom and dad. I’m proud of you two! ❤️

05/06/2026

Have you seen all the posts about Mother’s Day minis but been confused on how to book? Here’s the direct link for you! Easy peasy lemon squeezey 🙂

https://joylilyphotography.shootproof.com/booking/mothers-day-mini-session-experience?fbclid=PAdGRleARnSopleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafR4wR9FYQhiBPf_C5O3YdO0TtwGlWbIk0dkk_ReY-_SzyztFOSw-E5f2DDrw_aem_Hpm3XQ9Qpc7bhYiMU94RHg

Mother's Day Mini Session Experience

05/05/2026

These friends of ours hadn’t gotten photos done in ages (I think since their wedding??), so you know I made it my mission to make sure they got some. And look—they’re naturals!

While we were walking through the park that evening, we chatted about how quickly these kid days go by. You blink and they’re in high school. It was so cool to hear Kyle and Emily share about the things they’re loving in this season of parenting.

I always enjoy hearing from parents that are even a few years ahead of us in parenting. If that’s you, tell me in the comments something that you wish more parents in the younger years knew. Is there anything you wish you’d done differently? Something you did well and want to pass on so the rest of us can crush it?

05/04/2026

I’m crying as I write this because I know there’s a momma out there who is finding herself in the shoes I found myself in almost 9 years ago. Scrolling and looking for hope somewhere, someone else who maybe understands the depths to which she has been hollowed out. I hope you find this post if you need it.

I feel like I never know what to post on days that bring grief to the surface. It’s a complicated emotion and it makes most people uncomfortable.

But if you’ve walked through the loss of a child, that discomfort is just a reality now. You don’t get the luxury of a day that has everyone you love in it. Someone is always missing.

No matter if you met your baby and got months or years with him, or if you only had just gotten a positive test, by design, your heart grew and your mind immediately envisioned a life of loving on that little person.

Nothing prepares you for that goodbye.

Be kind to yourself. Say your baby’s name as often as helps you remember that he/she really was here. It wasn’t a dream.
You’re mothering that little person still, just differently. Keep carrying him, remain tender. And cry all you need to. (You don’t need a “reason” to.)

You are loved and your child is loved. I hope that this truth can comfort you in this day of remembering. ❤️

05/01/2026

Every year, I have so many people ask…and this year I’m finally doing it…

Mother’s Day minis!

I’m partnering with one of my best friends to offer you a super sweet time of making memories with your mom/with your kids to celebrate motherhood together. It’s not just photos. We’ll be crafting a bundle of flowers, laughing together, enjoying some refreshments, and taking intentional time to make sure mom knows how appreciated she is.

If you’re a mom and you want someone to see this so they book the experience for you, you have my permission to tag them below. They can’t read your mind, so it’s ok to just tell them what you’re hoping for. 😉