northwest indiana newborn, baby, and children’s photographer | valparaiso photographer | casandra heeren photography bio picture

hello!

i'm casandra and i'm an on-location, natural light photographer, located in northwest indiana. i specialize in newborn, baby, and kids modern portraiture. i live with my husband, adam, my son, owen, and our little dog, hudson. (that's my two boys over there to the right!) i love taking photos + being a momma... welcome to my blogsite!

if you are here to view your session images, you can access that by selecting the link located at the top right corner. if you are here for a sneak peek from a recent session, you will find that below. and if you're looking for a modern kids photographer, be sure to check out the session details + then drop me an email. i hope you enjoy the photos + don't forget to add us to your bookmarks or favorites!

happy holidays… from our family to yours!

December 29, 2009 – 1:56 pm

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miss a | northwest indiana family photographer

November 23, 2009 – 9:49 am

this little doll just celebrated her first birthday…

and she certainly is the best dressed little one year old i know!

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  1. This N That   -  

    So cute!! That tricycle is amazing too!
    -Shellie

  2. Chelsie Weaver   -  

    These are beautiful!!! What a pretty family!

  3. Shanna   -  

    Oh my goodness, what a cute little girl! Great job!

  4. Shey   -  

    So beautiful! What a gorgeous family and I love the use of locations and color! Awesome job!

  5. Zoe Berkovic   -  

    Love these! I especially love the one with the bike!

  6. Holly   -  

    Beautiful job with these. I love the pink bike– too cute!

  7. amber   -  

    OMG, that one with the pink bike made me smile HUGE. LOVE these!!

  8. jennifer   -  

    oh what a doll baby, and that tricycle is awesome!

  9. Katie   -  

    That bike is the coolest thing EVER! And Mom’s rockin skirt comes in second! Great family shot - love this little cutie, too!

  10. Jane Eaton Hamilton   -  

    Wow…quite the trike, and you got the most amazing pic on it. I guess everyone is saying so, right? These are lovely.

  11. Jaidean Baker   -  

    Oh goodness - that trike is sooo cool! She is a doll! Beautiful pictures!

  12. Melanie Newsom   -  

    Look at that trike! Love mom’s style and love your work!

  13. shannon   -  

    oh my word! what a doll! gorgeous pictures…and what a fun bike! :)

  14. MelissaJ   -  

    These are GREAT! Love that tricycle one! SUPER JOB!!

  15. Lina   -  

    Beautiful family. You captured them so well. Fantastic job.

  16. Beth   -  

    Beautiful!

  17. shannon treadway   -  

    OMGosh she is precious! Beautiful work!

  18. robyn   -  

    Beautiful clothes for the session - what a beautiful family! I love the tricycle! How perfect.

  19. paula hickson   -  

    what a great session! LOVE the soft pp and gorgeous colors!

  20. Katie   -  

    Oh, what a pumpkin! Beautiful work!!

  21. Angela Crutcher   -  

    These are so sweet! Beautiful location!

  22. Alicia   -  

    You’re not kidding! hehe I love all her the outfits and she’s a beauty!

  23. Megan   -  

    that bike is super cool! Nice job on these!

  24. Lorissa   -  

    Beautiful photos! Such a great looking family and I LOVE the tricycle photo. Wonderful work!

  25. Carrie   -  

    Her outfits are adorable! LOVE the 2nd one!

the b family | northwest indiana children’s photographer

November 22, 2009 – 5:32 pm

just sharing a few images of one of my favorite families to photograph…

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  1. Chelsie Weaver   -  

    Love the little outfits!! These pictures are beautiful! The older daughter could be a model she is so cute!

  2. Holly   -  

    What an adorable family. I love the colors. You did a great job– these are just gorgeous!

  3. amber   -  

    Awww, LOVE their outfits! Great job!

  4. h starr   -  

    these are gorgeous! love the clothing choices! just perfect!

  5. Shanna   -  

    These are really pretty. This is a great location!

  6. Jane Eaton Hamilton   -  

    Beautiful, and I love the clothes. Mom has great taste. You did a wonderful job.

  7. Laura Brett   -  

    What a beautiful family, great job Casandra!

  8. Alicia   -  

    What Beautiful girls!!! That first one is stunning

  9. Kristin Rachelle   -  

    Aww love these, love their clothes. Great job!

  10. Melanie Newsom   -  

    Beautiful! Just beautiful!

  11. MelissaJ   -  

    Very nice portraits! Those girls are SO CUTE and I love their outfits..

  12. paula hickson   -  

    Beautiful session! Great variety of images!

  13. Lina   -  

    Beautiful sisters, such nice colors. Great work!

  14. robyn   -  

    I love the outfits and the family shot. Great work!

  15. Jennifer Boggett   -  

    So cute!! Love the little dresses. Beautiful job!

  16. Angela Crutcher   -  

    These are so wonderful! Love the happy, bright colors! That family sahot is perfect!!!

  17. Zoe Berkovic   -  

    What a beautiful family!! Great set!

  18. Carrie   -  

    Whoa! These are precious! That first shot needs to be on a canvas! How could you resist those bright blue eyes?

landon | northwest indiana children’s photographer

November 21, 2009 – 8:20 pm

look who came back today for his one year photos…

looking cuter than ever!

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  1. Kari   -  

    Wonderful location and beautiful shots! My fav is the one of the baby and his mom- so precious - their expressions amazing.

  2. Kristi Mangan   -  

    These are so sweet! I love the colors and that family photo is just perfect!

  3. Chelsie Weaver   -  

    Awwwh these are beautiful!! What a stunning family.

  4. Jennifer Boggett   -  

    Wow - that is a beautiful family! You captured them so well. I LOVE the one with Mom.

  5. Megan   -  

    #2 makes me smile. Great job!

  6. Melissa Rodriguez   -  

    These are just great - I love your use of light, color and location! Great job!

  7. April   -  

    Oh, I love that first one! It needs to be a canvas!

  8. megan parker   -  

    These are just precious. I love the second one!

  9. Shonda   -  

    What a beautiful family and what a handsome little guy - love them all!! Beautiful work!!

  10. Jaidean   -  

    He is so cute - beautiful eyes! Love these!

  11. Ashley Duckett   -  

    Love them all but 2,3, and 5 are my favorites! Such gorgeous family and you captured them so well!

  12. Melanie Newsom   -  

    Adorable! I’m lovin on that first hat picture!

  13. Angela Crutcher   -  

    LOVE this session! These images are so sweet!

  14. Terra   -  

    you caught some wonderful moments,love the one with mom! What a cutie pie!

  15. Giovanna   -  

    Gorgeou!!! I LOVE that second one!

  16. Zoe Berkovic   -  

    What a great session! Love these!

  17. Jane Eaton Hamilton   -  

    Sweet, sweet. Love that mom’s adoration. Too perfect.

twins . 4 weeks | northwest indiana newborn photographer

November 17, 2009 – 2:59 pm

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  1. Amy   -  

    Stunning!!! Beautiful! =)

  2. Kari   -  

    Wow!! Those look like they are from a magazine! Perfect Perfect!! :)

  3. Nicole Z.   -  

    Beautiful! Love the pose in the first one!! 2 is perfect!!

  4. Melissa Rodriguez   -  

    These are gorgeous. The first one is just amazing. What a great shot!!

  5. April   -  

    Gorgeous! I love how you have them posed and your lighting is perfect!