Erika Mattingly Photography

07/29/2026

My morning with the Ball family. 🥹🤍

We picked flowers with Mom, searched high and low for rolly pollies, took tractor rides as an honorary cowboy and cowgirl, snuggled sweet baby Juniper, got plenty of tickles from Dad, and laughed our way through the whole morning.

Honestly... backyard sessions have my heart. The kids get to be themselves, parents get to soak them in, and somehow the sweetest moments happen when nobody's trying too hard.

Just a whole lot of love, dirt under little fingernails, and memories worth keeping. 🌸🚜🐞

07/14/2026

Those first days at home with a newborn are some of the sweetest, and they go by so quickly.

I recently had the joy of photographing this beautiful family as they welcomed their third baby girl. Watching her two big sisters cuddle, hold, and admire their newest sibling was such a sweet reminder that the little, everyday moments are often the ones we'll treasure most.

If you're expecting, I'd love to show you what an in-home lifestyle newborn session can look like. No need to pack up your baby or leave the house, I'll come to you and capture this season just as it is.

Take a peek at this beautiful session on the blog! 💛

In-home newborn lifestyle photography in Valparaiso, IN. Capturing your baby's first days with natural, heartfelt family photos in the comfort of home.

06/25/2026

A few favorites from this beautiful extended family session at Beachwalk Vacation Rentals in Michigan City are up on the blog! 🤍

Take a peek at this sweet session here:

See this beautiful extended family session at Beachwalk Vacation Rentals in Michigan City, Indiana, captured by Northwest Indiana family photographer Erika Mattingly.

03/16/2026

It’s been a little quiet over here, but over the winter I had the joy of capturing this sweet family as they welcomed their third baby girl into the world. 🤍

As spring inquiries start rolling in, it’s getting me so excited for the season ahead! 🤗

10/21/2024

Couldn’t have asked for a better night with this crew. ❤️

08/22/2024

This hug though. 🥹❤️

07/10/2024

I’ve had the privilege of capturing this family a few times this past year. As I continue to dive into family photography (I was a wedding photographer for much of my career), I’m grateful for the opportunity each time to play a small role in preserving these precious moments in all the different seasons of life.

Here are a few frames as they welcomed their son, Burton, into their beautiful family. ❤️

07/02/2024

Five frames from Aubree and Abe’s beautiful elopement at 🌿 These two are smitten with each other and it was a joy to capture it!

06/26/2024

You never know what three 2.5 year olds will remember, but I’ll always remember the FUN we had at this session… From the looks of these 10 frames, I’m thinking they will too! 😊

06/13/2024

Back in November I took photos of the Bailey family when they were still expecting their son. Fast forward to today, little Micah is 3 months old and he got his turn in the studio. 🤗 Swipe to see two frames from our first session too. ❤️