Client Stories
Client Stories
Every session has a story. Here are a few of my favorites. — J. Mikael
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Maternity
Jada’s Royal Blue Maternity
Jada’s maternity session was all drama and glamour. She wore a royal-blue ruffled gown in an ivory palace room filled with white florals, and her partner joined her for one frame in a white suit with angel wings.
For her second look, she changed into white lace in front of a glowing moon, reflected in a mirror-like floor.
1st Birthday
Kamille & Kyrie: A Boss Baby First Birthday
This first birthday went full “boss baby.” The birthday star posed with a mini black G-Wagon in a Gucci look on light gray.
Then came the main event: a white throne, a blue-and-white boxer robe and “$” money bags on either side.
Birthday
Giant Amiya
For her birthday, Amiya went larger than life. In this composite concept she towers over downtown Indianapolis in platform boots.
Monument Circle, the Canal, a moonlit night skyline and Lucas Oil Stadium under a rainbow all became her backdrop.
Mommy & Me / Family
Labrillya & Her Little Guy
Simple and sweet. Labrillya and her toddler son matched in white tees and jeans on a charcoal backdrop.
Playful lifts and a quiet, standing hand-hold made this Mommy and Me session all about the two of them.
Branding
Jessica’s Brand Session
A hot-pink suit on warm tan with pink roses: a half-face-behind-roses close-up, a full-length with a bouquet, and a reclining pose inside an arc of roses on the floor. Magazine-quality and cohesive.
Graduation
Adria’s Graduation Session
A nursing-school grad: blue scrubs with gloved hands reaching in with a stethoscope, BP cuff and syringe (a clever concept), then a Ball State Cardinals tee with ‘Senior / Last Lap’ jeans by a marquee ‘26’, and a red cap and gown.
Musician & Creative
Raven’s Album-Art Session
Raven’s musician session was built like album art: saturated blue and red gels, an open all-blue denim suit, a keyboard on a stand and crumpled lyric sheets scattered across the floor.
One overhead frame has him lying beside the keys, and another has him seated in a bucket hat with white flowers.
Couples & Weddings
Jamar’s Surprise Proposal
A surprise proposal: a red rose-petal aisle to giant ‘MARRY ME’ marquee letters with red balloons, the kneel, a ring close-up, then black-tie portraits on a gothic throne. Big emotional impact.
Holiday & Themed
Mya’s Christmas Mini
A red off-shoulder gown on red velvet with ornaments and a green sofa, plus mother-daughter and family shots.
Maternity
Andrea’s Maternity Session
A sky-blue tulle gown on gray, plus two Peter Pan composites (flying past Big Ben and the moon).
1st Birthday
Kamya’s 1st Birthday
A 1st birthday ‘little man’ in a black tux on a white throne in front of a wall of his own B&W baby photos. Charming concept.
Birthday
Tannile’s Birthday Session
Two looks: a white button-down with her own baby photo projected large behind her (a great ‘then and now’ concept), then a gold sequin dress on a warm gold spotlight with a reflective floor.
Branding
Amber’s Brand Portraits
Amber’s personal branding session was bright and clean, on a light-gray backdrop that let her vivid magenta hair lead.
Across two looks, a blush-pink outfit and a lavender top with cream trousers, we moved from a confident, smiling headshot to relaxed poses on a tufted cream settee.
★★★★★“Justin is extremely talented, knowledgeable, and cares about his craft. I left with many more photos than anticipated, and it leaves me with so much to work with. His turnaround time is exceptional and his quality unmatched. I highly recommend him ☺️”
Graduation
Jaynia’s Graduation Session
A light-blue tweed jacket set with white lace tights on gray, posed with giant marquee ‘2026’ and ‘GRAD’ letters, plus a cap toss. Clean and classic.
★★★★★“The photos are absolutely stunning! You captured all the special moments beautifully, and I couldn't be happier with how they turned out. Your talent really shines through in every shot.”
Musician & Creative
Trevon’s Concept Shoot
A dark, conceptual fashion story on moody gray. A woman in a black dress and a lace-trimmed cathedral veil, then a white bridal gown, alongside a masked figure in an all-black hoodie. Editorial and cinematic.
Couples & Weddings
Derrica’s Wedding
An outdoor downtown park wedding: burgundy suit and bow tie, a veil and red-rose bouquet, an officiant moment, a B&W ring exchange and a big wedding party in burgundy. Real documentary feel.
Holiday & Themed
DeAsia’s Christmas Mini
A salon-themed Christmas: a Santa dress with a blow dryer and scissors, and friends in green/red plaid onesies with a phone prop.
Birthday
Jasmine’s 13th Birthday
A 13th birthday in a pink ballet wrap and leg warmers on pink with a marquee ‘13’, plus a moody ‘then and now’ set with her toddler photo projected on the wall. Sweet and creative.
Branding
Maria’s Brand Session
Product branding: a tweed dress leaning on a pyramid of her own hair-growth product jars, a smiling close-up and a cream tweed-set walk on light gray. Clearly sells her product.
★★★★★“I had professional pictures done for my business to be on a billboard and the company complimented on how good the pictures were. The billboard was up for months and so many people acknowledged how good it looked.”
Holiday & Themed
Sahauri’s Family Christmas
A family in red plaid pajamas and white tops with a baby: three fireplace sets with stockings, plus the red velvet set.
Holiday & Themed
Xaveriya’s Christmas Mini
A cream off-shoulder slit gown, then a moody olive look with gloves on red velvet with ornaments.
Holiday & Themed
Jila’s Valentine’s Session
A Valentine’s set inside a giant red-rose heart with a ‘2validreddd’ neon sign, candles and a rose-petal heart floor: a black sheer-overlay gown, red opera gloves and a big red teddy bear. Lavish set design.


































































































