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I was so excited to meet Lauren after a few phone calls! We could not have asked for better weather for their Fall engagement photos at Coxhall Gardens. This couple and their bubbly personalities made this session so much fun – I didn’t want it to end! Lauren and Justin brought their A-game – from […]

Lauren + Justin | Fall Engagement Photos at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, Indiana

October 31, 2022

Couples

Fall engagement photos at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, Indiana.

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Blake and Kyle’s Coxhall Gardens wedding and Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion reception was a fairytale! Every detail was beyond beautiful, and this couple is just as gorgeous! The stars truly aligned for Blake and Kyle as their wedding date, September 9, 2022, was a full moon this year. I can’t wait to show you more […]

Blake + Kyle | Coxhall Gardens Wedding in Carmel, IN

October 28, 2022

Weddings

Blake and Kyle’s stunning Coxhall Gardens wedding and Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion wedding captured by Indianapolis wedding photographer Kaitlin Mendoza Photography.

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Emily and Alex’s Coxhall Gardens engagement session was adorned with stunning outfits and their rescue dog, Sadie! After spending an evening with these two, I am counting down the days until their June 2023 wedding at Daniel’s Vineyard in McCordsville, Indiana and am so excited to share this Coxhall Gardens engagement session on the blog! […]

Emily + Alex | Coxhall Gardens Engagement Session in Carmel, IN

August 25, 2022

Couples

Summer Coxhall Gardens engagement session in Carmel, Indiana

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It was so nice to finally meet Brooke and Kyle! They booked their 2023 wedding with me only a few weeks ago, and quickly made a wedding planning trip back home in Indianapolis. I was so glad we could squeeze in their Coxhall Gardens engagement photos and capture their sweet smiles in front of the […]

Brooke + Kyle | Coxhall Gardens Engagement Photos in Carmel, Indiana

July 9, 2022

Couples

Summer Palladium and Coxhall Gardens engagement photos in Carmel, Indiana

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Since we moved to Indianapolis, I haven’t had a lot of time for family sessions, but with the start of our associate team and having more assistant help, I’ve been able to open up my schedule more during the week to fit more portraits sessions in with families and newborns!  So when Mary inquired with […]

The Hart Family | Coxhall Gardens Family Photos in Carmel, Indiana

April 19, 2022

Families

Coxhall Gardens family photos in Carmel, Indiana by Kaitlin Mendoza Photography

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What happens when you’ve driven a few hours to your engagement session and it begins to downpour?  Romantic rainy engagement session!  When Lyndsey and Alex arrived to Coxhall Gardens for the first part of their engagement session, we initially thought we were going to have to reschedule!  But when we looked at the radar and […]

Lyndsey + Alex | Engagement Photos in Carmel, Indiana at Coxhall Gardens and The Palladium

October 21, 2021

Couples

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Katherin found me through our mutual realtor Emily Huskey (who’s just the best!), and initially they wanted to do a lifestyle newborn session, but when the timing didn’t quite work out between their move to their new house we opted for an outdoor family session at Coxhall Gardens making sure to get several highlight photos […]

The Hilliger Family | Coxhall Gardens Family Photos

September 14, 2021

Families

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I cannot wait for this fun-loving couple’s May 2022 wedding at The Willow Creek Barn in Frankfort, Indiana.  But for now I’m so excited to share their Coxhall Gardens engagement photos on the blog! Haley and Miles met through an Instagram DM! While attending the same high school, Miles direct messaged Haley on Instagram to […]

Haley + Miles | Coxhall Gardens Engagement Photos in Carmel, Indiana

August 26, 2021

Couples

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Perfect weather, the smell of fresh Spring blooms and a beautiful family?  That’s exactly what this session was!  The Emperor Family’s Spring maternity photos in Carmel, Indiana at Coxhall Gardens couldn’t have been more perfect. I can’t wait to share these images with you today on the blog!  It’s never too late to book your […]

The Emperor Family | Maternity Photos in Carmel, Indiana

June 8, 2023

Families

Kaitlin Mendoza Photography captured maternity photos in Carmel, Indiana for The Emperor Family

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As an Indianapolis Wedding Photographer, I’ve photographed nearly 100 weddings and am constantly learning wedding trends and tips. I always try my hardest to share what I’ve learned over the years with couples who may still be planning their day. Today I want to tell you everything you need to know about tented weddings. Many […]

Everything You Need To Know About Tented Weddings | Indianapolis Based Destination Wedding Photographer

May 12, 2023

Weddings