Rachel VanderVelde Photography

01/26/2026

Lyndie Walton-Littell - a bad mamma jamma boss lady with the biggest and most beautiful heart.
Make up by Sta-Glam Makeup and Beauty Bar 💋
walton.lyndie Continental Electric

01/18/2026

Big families are always welcome in my studio. Chaos doesn’t scare me 😁

01/04/2026

Hi friends!! Just want to say I hope you are having a fabulous and motivated New Year! I still have a few spots left open for January and February. Come and grab them! 🤍 I do a newborn, family, milestones (including 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, cake smash/1 year), senior and more! Don’t hesitate to reach out and ask any questions you may have! 🥰

12/18/2025

✨ NEWBORN MODEL CALL for December 28 — LIMITED AVAILABILITY ✨

I’m selecting one newborn to model for an upcoming styled newborn session as I create new imagery for my portfolio and marketing. - tag someone who already had their baby or is expecting soon!

What’s included:
🤍 A complimentary, fully styled newborn session
🤍 Five (5) high-resolution digital images
🤍 Timeless, light & airy newborn portraits

Session details:
• Session will take place at my studio in Valparaiso
• Session length: approximately 2–3 hours
• All wraps, props, and styling for baby are provided

Requirements to apply:
• Baby must be 7–14 days old on the day of the session
• Parents must be comfortable with child’s face being used in marketing (website, social media, email, and print)
• Willingness to follow photographer styling and posing direction
• Must like this post and share to stories (tagging me)
• Must be available on the scheduled session date - December 28

Please note:
• This model call includes 5 digital images only
• Additional images, prints, and heirloom artwork will be available for purchase

How to apply:
Comment “NEWBORN” below and send me a DM with:
• Baby’s name
• Date of birth (or due date if not yet born)
• Parent’s full name
The selected family will be contacted via DM within 48 hours.

Thank you for helping bring this vision to life 🤍

12/18/2025

I enjoyed capturing professional headshots for Dr. Adona Elkins as she graduated with her doctorate’s degree this December! 👏👏 She is CRAZY smart!! And can we all agree she is BEAUTIFUL and GLOWING. I am so humbled to capture this huge milestone in her life. Congratulations Dr. Adona Elkins!!

12/18/2025

Give the gift of lasting memories! Contact me for further details! 219-484-3722

12/10/2025

12/10/2025

08/04/2025

Fun little mini session! 😍 It’s that time of year to start planning your annual family photos! Message me for details!

08/02/2025

3 month old photos are a thing too! Message me for details 🥰