Erika Thiele Photography

09/11/2026

Due to the wild summer season in our family, I’m just getting around to posting fall dates. Please visit my website to contact me or to book your fall session today! ❤️

09/11/2026

Fall Family Session Availability!
Oct - 2, 3, 9, 10, 23, 24
Nov - 6, 7, 14, 20, 21

09/11/2026

Who is ready for Fall Session Availability Dates?
❤️

08/20/2026

I’ve been very quiet around here lately, and I wanted to take a moment to tell you why.

Three weeks ago, my dad passed away.

I’ve tried several times to share this post, but every attempt has ended with tears and trashing everything I’ve written.

Grief is strange. The world keeps moving at its usual speed while you feel like you’re walking through mud with both hands tied behind your back.

And I’ll be honest…that’s a little bit what life has felt like lately.

I am working. I promise. ❤️

I’m editing, answering messages, keeping up with what I can, and slowly working my way through everything that was waiting for me while our family was focused on Dad’s final days and the aftermath that follows a death.

I am just moving more slowly than usual.

There are galleries that are taking me longer to finish. Emails that may take me a little longer to answer. Things on my to-do list that would normally be done in a day or two that have somehow been sitting there for weeks.

I’m doing my best.

And I’m learning that, right now, my best simply looks different.

I want to say thank you to my clients—especially those who have been so incredibly patient and understanding while my family has been going through this. Your grace has meant more than you probably realize.

Photography has always been about more than simply creating pretty pictures for me. It’s about people. Families. The little pieces of life that become priceless when someone is gone.

Losing Dad has made that feel even more true.

So I’m easing my way back in.

I have lots of beautiful galleries to finish, messages to answer, and yes…fall sessions to get on the calendar. 🍂

I’ll be sharing my fall availability very soon.

But for now…thank you for giving me a little grace while I find my footing again.

I’m still here. Still taking it one day at a time. ❤️ - E

07/24/2026

My response times may be a little slower than usual over the next couple of weeks as my family navigates a personal matter. Thank you for your patience and understanding. - Erika

Send a message to learn more

07/16/2026

Just one open date left for July! Plus a Special offer for Maternity & Newborn Sessions.
Message me for details!

Send a message to learn more

07/02/2026

Huge shout out to the ever wonderful YWCA School Of Dance for another incredible year of talent. Photographing your amazing dancers is always such an honor, and I cannot wait to see what you create next season.

The gallery is open now for viewing + ordering and will close on July 5th ✨ Be sure to save your favorites before it expires.

07/02/2026

How is this sweet little guy already 4 years old?! 😍🎉🎂

When your favorite thing in the whole world is trains, there’s only one way to celebrate your birthday portraits! 🚂

A heartfelt thank you to the Trails & Rails Museum for allowing us to photograph with their incredible locomotive. Thoughtful touches like this help tell a child’s story and turn birthday portraits into memories families will treasure for years to come. ❤️ 📸

06/29/2026

Happiest of first birthdays to this sweet little man that visited the studio recently. He was ALL smiles and showed me all his tricks, like waving, clapping and of course walking! I couldn’t believe it! So blessed to be able to capture these precious firsts for his parents.
❤️

06/03/2026

A new family of five was just in the studio. 😍

Check the way big brothers look at her and give kisses.
Or the way her parents gently hold her close.
And the way the entire family seems to revolve around this tiny new life. 😍

This sweet girl was awake for most of her session, taking in the world around her, already so loved by everyone. ❤️ I’m not so sure she was impressed with me, but that’s ok. I was sure enamored by her.

What an honor it was to capture these memories for my dear friend and her beautiful family. Enjoy!