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There is no kind of love like a Father’s love. It’s an emotional day for your Dad to give away his little girl, and even more emotional for you when it finally sinks in right before you walk down the aisle. Subside the mixed emotions you will inevitably both feel by treating him like the […]

6 Ways to Make Your Dad Feel Loved on Your Wedding Day

May 7, 2022

Indianapolis

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Well, it’s official!  Casey and Tyler are married!!  Casey and Tyler were one of the first couples to book with me after moving to Indianapolis, and little did I know back then how elegant their wedding day was going to be.  But oh my goodness, it was gorgeous!  Not only all of the little decor […]

Casey + Tyler | Black Iris Estate Wedding in Carmel, Indiana

May 5, 2022

Indianapolis

Black Iris Estate Wedding in Carmel, Indiana by Carmel wedding photographer Kaitlin Mendoza Photography

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Before Maddie and Austin even had their engagement session with me, I already knew they were just good, kind hearted people.  From our initial Zoom consultation before they decided to book with me, to a week before their engagement session when they jumped at the chance to help me out!  See, I was looking for […]

Maddie + Austin | Downtown Indianapolis Spring Engagement Photos

May 3, 2022

Indianapolis

Kaitlin Mendoza Photography captured Downtown Indianapolis Spring engagement photos for Maddie and Austin

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As I mentioned in their engagement session post, Niya and Bralen are the youngest KMP couple yet, but if you met them you would never know.  They are both so mature, easy going and genuinely kind people, and have just the best friends and family that came to celebrate their marriage alongside them last weekend […]

Niya + Bralen | Wedding at FORUM Events Center in Fishers, Indiana

April 28, 2022

Indianapolis

Wedding at FORUM Events Center in Fishers, Indiana by Carmel wedding photographer Kaitlin Mendoza Photography

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Shortly after we moved to Carmel in spring of 2021, I got an inquiry from Taylor and Zach for their wedding in July of 2023!  With COVID rescheduling several weddings into 2022, they wanted to make sure that they would have no issues booking the venue that they really wanted on their date!   So when […]

Taylor + Zach | Spring Newfields Engagement Photos in Indianapolis

April 27, 2022

Couples

Kaitlin Mendoza Photography photographed Spring Newfields engagement photos in Indianapolis

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When I first talked to Kelly over the phone for our bridal consultation, I could tell she was one of our ideal brides.  She was relaxed and laid back, but also very organized and knew exactly what she wanted their wedding day to look like!   I love when couples book a consultation call with me, […]

Kelly + Eric | Fort Harrison State Park Engagement Session in Indianapolis

April 26, 2022

Couples

Kaitlin Mendoza Photography photographed a Fort Harrison State Park engagement session in Indianapolis

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Mother’s Day is approaching quickly, so before it’s too late, it’s time to plan the perfect mothers day gift for the mama in your life!  Most of us fall back on the classic gifts, like fancy chocolate, gift cards and flowers, but if you really want to stand out this year, it’s time to step […]

10 Perfect Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Mom

April 21, 2022

Weddings

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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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Do you know the best time to have fall engagement photos?  Sometime between the last week in October and the first week in November!  That is typically when the leaves turn vibrant colors of yellow, orange and red allowing for the most dreamy fall photos!   Because of a scheduling conflict at Newfields, we had to […]

Sarah + Jon | Holcomb Gardens Engagement Session in Indianapolis

April 15, 2022

Couples

Holcomb Gardens engagement session in Indianapolis by Carmel wedding photographer Kaitlin Mendoza Photography

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Casey and Tyler’s wedding will be my second wedding of our 2022 season, and they were also the second couple to book with me after our family’s big cross country move from Charleston to Indianapolis!  So second is the best, right?!   I am so excited for their wedding at Black Iris Estate in April 2022, […]

Casey + Tyler | Engagement Session at Holcomb Gardens in Indianapolis

April 15, 2022

Couples

Engagement session at Holcomb Gardens in Indianapolis by Carmel wedding photographer Kaitlin Mendoza Photography