Midwest LifeShots Photography

11/23/2025

Fall portrait season (at least the filming part) finally hit the finish line and we can actually take a breath again. The rush was real and countless edits are flying out every single day as we wrap things with care and send our clients off to their holidays to share images with family and friends. This stretch always reminds us how much heart goes into every family we photograph and how good it feels to slow the pace a bit before the holidays roll in.

Now we shift into the season of cocoa, lights and families coming together. We’re excited for it!

11/17/2025

We’re big fans of making you snuggle up a little closer, hold on a little tighter and forget about the camera for a minute. These two leaned right into it and it was awesome, everthing we love about engagement sessions.

11/15/2025

These two are so sweet. Pretty sure these two could have asked for a pony during the session and we’d have said yes without hesitation.

11/13/2025

Family means showing up for each other through every season, and this crew couldn’t have made that more clear. So much laughter, so much love and the kind of connection that makes photographing them feel effortless.

11/10/2025

Those smiles say it all. Years later and this Mom & Dad still have that same spark we saw on their wedding day. Their girls brought so much laughter to this session and made every shot feel like pure joy. Nothing better than getting to watch love grow like this.

11/03/2025

Capturing every single expression your little ones make since 2009.

11/01/2025

Our expression when someone calls this time of year and says "I need a weekend session during golden hour with fall colors and perfect weather".

10/30/2025

Lila and Devin’s engagement session was everything we love about storytelling through photos. They brought their horses, making the session completely their own and full of heart. Watching them laugh together, share quiet moments and include what they love most made the evening unforgettable. These two are the real deal, and it was such a joy to capture their connection out in the golden light.

10/28/2025

There’s something so timeless about moments like these. A mama’s kiss, giggles between brother and sister and that cuddle before he's "too big for it". Spoiler big guy, Mom will steal these cuddles for years to come whether you like it or not. Photos matter, because before you know it, those little arms won’t be so little anymore.

10/26/2025

Senior season is wrapping up and we can’t believe how fast it’s flown by. From laid-back laughs to that quiet confidence that shows up when it’s just you and the golden light, it’s such a joy to capture.

Loving this session and how effortlessly cool these turned out. The mix of natural light, a clean look and that perfect evening glow was all we needed.

10/25/2025

10/24/2025

Cooperative siblings at a photo shoot? It's always a gamble but these two crushed it. They laughed, teased and held onto each other even in some photos! LOVE working with this family so very much.