Lindsey DeCicco Photography

07/03/2023

Interrupting radio silence over here to make sure you all know about the Motherhood Minis I am doing with Almond Tree Photography at Vivials on April 15.

You can see more of the beautiful session here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFb6d0ZMgw/yIvAClKCq4tzeU3G4gE5LQ/view?utm_content=DAFb6d0ZMgw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

And book right here: https://book.usesession.com/s/0UoOjKD0f

14/05/2022

Heyyyy I recognize that photo! 💕

David and Kristen Harper were devastated to learn that Mackenzie, one of the twins Kristen was carrying, died during pregnancy. But two things have helped ease their pain: Watching their other twin, Harper, thrive after being born prematurely, along with lots of support from Beacon Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

“We were afraid to touch (Harper’s) tiny, frail body, much less feed her or change her diaper,” Kristen writes. “As a result, the nurses spent extra time when showing us how to care for her. We appreciated the extra attention and it eased our fears.”

Read more here: https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/news/2022/05/11/love-and-loss-beacon-childrens-nicu-mom-reflects-on-importance-of-support-when-she-lost-a-baby/

This month, Beacon Children's Hospital celebrates five years of delivering expert care, close to home, in its current location. We are shining a spotlight on some of our inspiring patients -- like Harper. Support our teams and their incredible work. Donate today.

13/01/2022

Hello LDP Fam! While I still love you... I really don't like Facebook. If you're here to check out my work, you will notice I haven't posted since May. Never fear! I am still taking lots of photos and videos of the greatest families ever. Please head over to www.instagram.com/lindseydeciccophotography to keep up with me and see my latest work.

XO

05/05/2021

From the second I read Elyse’s answers to the questionnaire I send out prior to sessions, I knew I was going to be part of something special. She is one of those moms that really knows her children. I have a friend that’s like that. She knows her children so well, and it makes her a better mom. She knows how to better interact, discipline, listen to, give space to, and teach her children. Typically, I feel inadequate… I am either not as observant, thoughtful, or selfless as these mamas, because it feels like sometimes I fail to really see them and know them. Something to work on!

When I was thinking about the footage I got during this Moving Portrait session, and as I was rereading her answers, I knew I wanted this film to be a love letter to her 5 sons and daughters. Mother’s Day coming up was an extra little nudge in that direction. I absolutely, positively LOVE the result and can’t wait to do this more during video sessions.

I love that her children are going to have mom, in her own voice, affirming to them what makes them unique, special and loved. Can you imagine having something like this to turn back to from time to time? What a treasure.

Moving Portrait sessions are a mash-up of a portrait session and a family film. You get the best of both worlds. You get some Christmas card and fireplace mantel worthy family pictures, but also real-life candids, and of course a one-of-a-kind family film showing your kids off in their current stages. What could be better?

Enjoy the latest Moving Portrait session and photos. I love it.

http://www.lindseydeciccophotography.com/new-blog/2021/4/20/a-moving-portrait-session-the-grabers

From the second I read Elyse’s answers to the questionnaire I send out prior to sessions, I knew I was going to be part of something special. She is one of those moms that really knows her children. I have a friend that’s like that. She knows her children so well, and it makes her a better mom. ...

05/05/2021

A fun engagement session to kick off the photography season.

http://www.lindseydeciccophotography.com/new-blog/2021/4/20/crystal-doug-mishawaka-engagement-session

Crystal and Doug are engaged! While their plans are currently on hold (thanks Covid), we were at least able to get engagement pictures taken on a beautiful spring day. Crystal really wanted a woodsy location, and I just loved all the variety we found here in Mishawaka. Congrats! And enjoy my favor

05/05/2021

I admit it. I hate Facebook. I own a small photography business. Does that mean I have to keep Facebook? I don't know. What do you think?

So far, I have set an away message on my business page, rarely if ever update my page and receive less than a handful of serious inquiries from it every year. I get on to update or check messages so infrequently that I feel like I could actually pull the plug on the whole thing.

Those 3 of you that will actually see this.. would you miss me? I mean, no, right? I don't even want to be here. Does anyone else feel this way? Am I crazy?

In the meantime, I keep my website and my IG updated all the time. I also have a newsletter you can sign up to receive every 6 weeks or so. Isn't that enough, people?!?! Haha!!!!

Until I make a final decision, I will keep sporadically sharing here.

This is one of my favorite latest sessions. I love it love it love it. If you are interested in a film + photo session, I would love to hear from you.

XO
http://www.lindseydeciccophotography.com/new-blog/2021/4/9/the-lewis-family-film-photos

There is a letter board in the living room in Kara and Dan’s house. As I walked by and saw what it said, I had to take pause. It is the perfect quote for anyone who believes that Family Films are an important keepsake.

19/03/2021

I'm like a giddy school girl.. being included on this blog post is an *honor*

https://www.filminglifeacademy.com/home/2021/family-filmmakers-to-follow-on-instagram

Family Filmmaking is a fast growing niche and here at FilmingLife® where family filmmaking is our life, this pleases us no end. Here at the FilmingLife® Academy we’re incredibly proud of the dedication & commitment our members put into their learning & filmmaking, and once a filmmak

12/03/2021

This was one my favorite sessions yet! Look at how cute this sweet little man is!! Give them some love!

Krystal Franke

http://www.lindseydeciccophotography.com/new-blog/2021/3/11/the-franke-family-film-photos

“I just hope I never forget what he feels like in my arms… the way he snuggles with me, smiles at us, giggles… Every day he’s changing and I just want to never forget these days of becoing a mom for the first time. He’s my first baby so I want to remember literally everything. Remember how...

12/03/2021

http://www.lindseydeciccophotography.com/new-blog/2021/3/3/website-updates-amp-a-prize

That's right... a prize!

Hey guys! I spent several weeks over the holidays working really hard on my website. I hope that the updated site is more helpful to you as you look for a photographer or videographer for your next session.

12/03/2021

You may have already seen the video, but here it is again with the photos. What a fun snowy session this was.

Natalie Laidig

http://www.lindseydeciccophotography.com/new-blog/2021/2/4/cullen-a-grow-with-me-video-series-part-2

Grow With Me Film Sessions Imagine being able to watch your little baby grow up really fast. Wait! That's real life. These sessions turn that process into a time capsule for your family to look back on. I come to you at birth, 6 months, and 1 year and take photos and videos. During each session,

12/03/2021

When should you schedule pictures? My favorite month is...

http://www.lindseydeciccophotography.com/new-blog/2021/2/18/favorite-month-to-schedule-portraits

Any guesses about when my absolute favorite time to schedule pictures is? I’ll give you my reasons, and then you can see if you can guess. (I love games.) It’s warm out so no one freezes through their session… …but it’s not so hot you can’t layer up. The sun sets a little earlier so your...

12/03/2021

Weddings are my "main" thing, but I still have some info that might help!

http://www.lindseydeciccophotography.com/new-blog/2020/12/10/ldp-wedding-favorites

While wedding videography is only a very small portion of my business every year, I have quickly found some “favorites” to share with you. If you’re in the planning stages, I hope this post helps you.

12/03/2021

I meet some of the coolest people with the most fun jobs doing this!

http://www.lindseydeciccophotography.com/new-blog/2020/12/13/headshots-south-bend-in-photographer

The next time you’re listening to a mystery or young adult audio book, you could be hearing this gal’s voice. What an awesome job. She needed a few head shots for her updated website, so we got together in December in Downtown South Bend. After a busy fall season of photographing all your beauti...

12/03/2021

Who has trouble deciding what to wear for pictures? This should help!

http://www.lindseydeciccophotography.com/new-blog/2021/2/10/deciding-what-to-wear-for-family-pictures

Yay! You found me, you got on the schedule and you are already dreaming about where to hang your future pictures. There’s only one problem standing between you and that dream. What are you going to wear? I can help you with that. These are my general tips for choosing what to wear during your fami...

12/03/2021

I have lots of blog posts to share today. It kind of got away from me. Whoops!

http://www.lindseydeciccophotography.com/new-blog/2021/1/19/favorite-client-pics-of-2020-part-2

Thanks for coming back to see the rest of my favorite client pictures of the year! Backyard weddings, distanced in-home newborn sessions, outdoor family pictures.. while 2020 was completely different in so many ways, some things never change. I have amazing clients. Thank you for supporting my s

23/02/2021

“I just hope I never forget what he feels like in my arms… the way he snuggles with me, smiles at us, giggles… Every day he’s changing and I just want to never forget these days of becoing a mom for the first time. He’s my first baby so I want to remember literally everything. Remember how these quiet days of COVID have been some of our best. We’re so so lucky to get to spend all this time together. While we aren’t ‘doing’ much, it feels like just being together is everything.”

This was Krystal’s why. It was so easy for me to close my eyes and remember when it was just my husband, myself and our first baby. Getting married is a huge life transition, but having a baby felt totally completely foreign and brand new. All that learning about ourselves, each other, and the new guy in town. Figuring out what days look like. Figuring out what the nights look like. Not knowing the answers to huge questions: Will I ever sleep again? Will I ever not feel completed depleted again? Would I ever be able to love another baby as much as I love this one? Oh man, those first days. Nothing like them. (And this is coming from a mom who had a colicky, scary-challenging first baby!)

Krystal and I met online through our love of family film making. It has been such an honor to give Krystal a gift that is so difficult to give herself. As photographers, we are always taking pictures, so our husbands have plenty of pictures and films with our kids. We don’t have as many lol. I love that I could do this for her.

I was struck by how much Zach and Krystal loved each other. Their affection for one another is so obvious. It was one of her wish list items: “I hope Leo never forgets how much Zach and I love each other. I want my kids to know how important our marriage is first and foremost. We will love all our babies but our love for each other will always come first. I hope they look back and are proud of how we prioritized each other and loved each other in front of them.” I think we nailed it.

I hope you love this film as much as I do. We look at a slice of a Saturday, from when baby wakes up to when he goes back to bed. It’s only enough time for the basics: diaper change, bottle, play time and breakfast. Remember those days? The monotony? She said, “the monotony of being a parent in general sometimes drives me crazy. Another diaper chanfe, another bottle, another chore, etc. But man, I know I’ll miss it so much. I try to remind myself of that constantly, especially when I just feel worn down and tired.” I can remember. Wanting so bad to lay the baby down for a break, but then missing him as soon as you close the door. What a life! Enjoy the Franke Family Film. If you like what you see, why don’t you email me today about scheduling your very own Film Story? I’d love that.

Krystal Franke Films + Photos
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