Lifestyle Family Photographer

Proudly serving South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart & surrounding areas in Indiana & Michigan.

Keeping family photos fun and stress free.

Welcome! So happy you're here.

meet chaeney -

Hi! I'm Chaeney.
I am based and located in Mishawaka, IN but serving surrounding areas and will travel to wherever you'll take me!

I specialize in crazy toddlers, stubborn husbands and annoyed teenagers - leave it to me to get them to smile!
But seriously, I love capturing the fun and chaotic parts of your lives, turning them into memories for your walls. Your photos being amazing is just as important to me as it is to you! I take pride in getting creative and having fun during sessions. Let's chat!

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♡ client love ♡

♡ client love ♡

Jenna Shean

Chaeney took our family photos this fall and was so great to work with! We have a wild 2 and 5 year old and she somehow managed to capture amazing photos that showed off their personalities. There were so many great photos to choose from, I still can’t narrow down my favorites. Will certainly booking Chaeney for any future photo sessions and recommending her to my friends in the area.

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Extended family standing together in a field at sunset with golden light filtering through the trees during photo session in Bristol indiana

Families & Extended Families

Maybe you have a special occasion to photograph, you're gifting a session of the entire family to your mom, or you're just needing some updated photos of your little family - I am here for it!

A couple holds hands while walking together through a wildflower meadow on an overcast summer day.

Couples

Engagements, anniversaries or "just because", I love capturing love. Let me tell your story and I promise to make it magical!

Sleeping baby wearing orange and white striped outfit rests peacefully on teal blue blanket.

Fresh 48 & In- Home Newborn


Fresh 48 sessions are done within 48 hours in your hospital room. For both in home and fresh 48's, I schedule you for your due date. I know the date is tentative but I make sure my schedule is available enough around that time period to be able to come. Once the time gets closer or things progress, you (or someone close to you) can contact me about setting up an exact date and time.

A joyful moment captured in a flowing white dress against a golden sunlit meadow on a summer evening.

Seniors


Celebrate your graduation with a photoshoot! Such a fun way to remember this special time in your life. Also perfect for graduation party or open house invites!

Why choose Chaeney as your photographer?


I know it can be overwhelming finding and choosing the right photographer for you and your family. At the end of the day, you want a photographer behind the camera who you click with (no pun intended..ha-ha).


Here is a little more about me, so you can see if we would be a good fit together:

To start off, I have years of experience working closely with kids on the autism spectrum (2015–2022) as both a classroom assistant and a behavioral therapist for kiddos aged 2–10. This background has given me a deep understanding of how to create a comfortable environment for all children during my sessions. Additionally, patience and understanding are at the core of what I do. Whether your child is shy, energetic, or somewhere in between, I’m here to embrace and capture your real-life moments. Creativity and connection are also a huge part of my approach to every session. Whether it is singing wheels on the bus, making fart noises, or dancing around like a crazy person - I do what it takes! I know how precious it is to preserve those fleeting moments that go by SO quickly. My number one goal is to ensure you have photos you’ll treasure forever - the ones that will be proudly displayed on your walls for years to come.

With nearly a decade of experience photographing families and children, I’ve honed my skills to capture unique, authentic images for every family I work with. Each session is an opportunity to create something special for you to cherish.


If this sounds like what you’re looking for, I’d love to work with you!

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Let's chat about scheduling your upcoming session!


Whether you have a question, you're ready to set up a session or just want to know more about me - contact me today!


219-393-8060
chaeneylaynephotos@gmail.com
Instagram: @chaeneylaynephotos

Let me know what you have in mind as far as location, how soon you want to book, and what your vision is for your photos! The more details, the better! However, if you don't have much in mind yet - that's ok too!

Don't need to chat? Book your session easily with my 2025 self-booking calendar!