The Family Photoshoot, The Smiley Face Media Way

Capturing the moments you want to remember; the real life you and your family live and love. This isn’t your everyday family photoshoot. Smiley Face Media sets out to document you and your loved ones, your lifestyle, your world. We aren’t just here to capture pretty pictures - the desire for pretty pictures is where it all starts. We use our expertise in magazine placement level portraiture and storytelling to craft our imagery and put you in your best light, delivering the family photographs that you will pass down for generations.

- Camping & outdoor adventure: Authentic, cinematic images of your family exploring trails, setting up camp, or sharing a lantern-lit moment. We capture motion, connection, and the quiet beauty of nature.
- Homestead & family farm: Real-life farm routines, harvest-time warmth, and generations together — framed with natural light and environmental storytelling that highlights your lifestyle.
- Curated private sets & locations: Choose from our portfolio of ready-to-shoot locations — wooded clearings, vintage barn interiors, fieldscapes, rustic cabin setups, and styled indoor sets — all privately owned and maintained for comfortable, uninterrupted sessions.
- Custom lifestyle sessions: Prefer something unique? We’ll plan a session around your family’s traditions, hobbies, and favorite places — from backyard garden work to weekend canoe trips.
- Tailored to your family: Every package starts with a conversation about what makes your family unique. We build the shoot around your routines, relationships, colors, and comfort level.
- Direction that feels natural: Experienced photographers guide kids and adults with warmth and clarity so moments stay genuine — candid laughter, small gestures, and real interaction rather than stiff poses.
- Production-grade creativity: Our LA-honed cinematography and lighting know-how bring a polished, timeless look without sacrificing authenticity.
- Variety & convenience: Use our private locations or bring your own — we handle permits, styling suggestions, and logistics so you can enjoy the session.
- Heirloom-ready results: High-resolution images, thoughtful edits, and products (prints, albums, wall art) designed to become family keepsakes.
- Pre-shoot consultation to plan wardrobe, location, and flow
- On-location or studio session with relaxed direction and quick, efficient pacing
- Professional editing for consistent color and tone that complements your family’s aesthetic
- Fast turnarounds and easy digital delivery plus optional print products

Bring your family’s story into focus with Smiley Face Media — Indiana’s family photography team with Los Angeles creativity and Midwest heart.

We craft sessions around who you are, not around a checklist of poses. Whether your family thrives on campfire stories, morning chores on the homestead, muddy boots and tractors, or simply loving time gathered at home, we design a shoot that looks, feels, and photographs like you.

Book a session that celebrates your family on your terms. From rugged outdoor adventure frames or intimate homestead portraits, Smiley Face Media creates images you’ll be proud to display for generations. Reach out to schedule your consultation and begin planning a session that’s made for your family.