
meet the
photographer,
meet the
mother
AND THIS IS:
Heartstring Heirlooms
x LorealMade
A slow, sacred space for the mothers who are usually behind the lens
Hi, I’m Loreal — artist, mother, memory-keeper.
I live in Indianapolis with my husband and two boys, where our days are stitched together with dino toys, coffee spoons, + that kind of mess that proves life is being lived. My photography journey began long before my children were born, but motherhood is where it deepened. It taught me how fleeting time really is — and how holy the ordinary can be.
I specialize in slow, artful storytelling for families in Indianapolis and beyond —using 35mm film, Polaroid, digital, + even Super 8 video to create keepsakes that look and feel like memory.
Whether you're welcoming your first baby, celebrating a quiet season at home, or simply wishing to finally be seen in your family story — my approach meets you where you are: tenderly, truthfully, and without expectation.
This work is as much about how it feels as how it looks.
Clients often tell me it felt more like spending a slow afternoon with a friend than being photographed. That they cried when they saw their gallery. That their partner, who was unsure at first, now says it was the best investment they made all year. I hold those words close.
If you’ve been searching for...
photos that capture connection, not performance
sessions that feel relaxed, not rushed
imagery that feels nostalgic, tangible, and timeless
...you’re in the absolute best place.
Because you deserve to be seen in your story — and lovingly remembered.
Let’s create something tender together.
xo,
Loreal
inside my family album :























