• Group of children and an adult in a joyful embrace on a boat, holding a fluffy dog, all smiling and playing together on Lake Wawasee.

    FAMILY

  • A young girl in a light blue dress holding onto a rope railing as she descends a wooden staircase on a hill covered with greenery and pink flowers. In the background, there is a house with large windows, trees, and an overcast sky on Tippicanoe Lake.

    FAMILY

  • A large family gathers on a dock by the water, smiling and posing for a group photo during a sunny day with partly cloudy skies. The scene includes boats, flags, and a lakeside neighborhood background on Lake Wawasee.

    FAMILY

Lake Wawasee & fort wayne indiana Family photographer

FAMILY PORTRAITS SINCE 2011

A woman holding a baby and four children sitting and standing around her, in an outdoor setting, with a clear sky in the background.

You can expect:

  • A laidback, child-friendly atmosphere with zero pressure

  • Posing guidance that helps everyone feel natural

  • A mix of classic portraits + candid in-between moments

  • Location suggestions that suit your family’s vibe

  • Final images that feel warm, timeless, and real

Three women standing on a dock near boats at a marina, all dressed in white, smiling at the camera.

STARTING AT $500

From the first message to the final gallery, I’m here to make this easy and enjoyable—for both parents and little ones.

My family sessions are relaxed and natural. I’ll guide you into a few classic portraits to make sure we get everyone smiling, but most of the time, I’ll gently direct you into moments of real connection—snuggles, laughter, play, and whatever feels authentic to your family.

A black-and-white photo of a family gathering outdoors, with smiling and laughing family members, including children and adults, standing close together.

You don’t need to stress about your kids sitting still or behaving perfectly. Some of my favorite images come from the in-between chaos—those unposed, joy-filled, totally you kind of moments.

Whether we’re lakeside at Wawasee, in a quiet field near Van Wert, or walking through a Fort Wayne park, we’ll create a session that’s simple, meaningful, and true to your family.

BOOK YOUR SESSION.

You will be emailed booking information immediately upon inquiry.

BOOK NOW
Close-up of a child's hand resting on their knee, sitting on a sofa with another person nearby.
A young boy lying on his stomach on a bed, smiling and looking at the camera, with a headboard and pillow in the background.

Taylor Ford Families

the PHOTOGRAPHER

I’ve been photographing families since 2011—capturing everything from lakeside summer evenings at Lake Wawasee to cozy moments in homes across the Midwest. Each session is a little different, just like each family. Some I’ve photographed year after year, watching their kids grow up in front of my lens. Others I travel in just for the weekend—like my yearly families in Nashville, Tennessee—and we make the most of our time together with laughter, connection, and photographs that truly feel like you.

MORE ABOUT TAYLOR
A family in a bright bedroom with light blue walls. A woman holding a newborn baby, a man jumping on the bed, a dog looking out the window, and a woman smiling in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Four people and a dog sitting on a dock by the water, embracing and looking at the lake in the distance on Lake Wawasee.
Family of four on a dock by the water, with boats and American flags in the background, playfully pretending to fall in Syracuse, Indiana.
An older man and woman dancing joyfully by a lakeside, with boats and trees in the background in Warsaw, Indiana.
A large family photo taken outdoors by a lake, with trees and boats in the background. The family members are standing together, smiling and dressed in casual summer clothing in Warsaw, Indiana.
A man and three young girls on a dock by the water, with one girl in a white dress, one in a pink dress, and one in a green dress, approaching a boat on Syracuse Lake.

BOOK YOUR SESSION.

BOOK NOW