the passion behind the brand, and the heart behind one of Indianapolis' most recognized senior photography studios.

MEET MARCI AND CHRISTY

Get to know the
mother-daughter
team behind the camera,

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hello

I'm Christy and My life is equal parts beautiful, FUN, creative, and Chaotic — 

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and honestly, I wouldn’t want it any other way. 
Motherhood, relationships, creativity, and the beautiful chaos of everyday life all continue to shape who I am. Through every season, God has guided my path with grace and purpose. 

Before photography, I was a performer. I spent nearly a decade traveling the world, singing for my supper and living a life fueled by music, movement, creativity, and connection.

What once came through vocals, dance, and stage performance now comes through the lens of a camera — and I truly love what I get to create alongside my mom every single day. We’ve been building this business together since 2009.

With God, everything is beautiful.

- marci

I never set out to become a senior photographer. I was busy being a mom, teaching, coaching, and pouring my heart into the students and athletes around me. But somewhere along the way, I fell in love with this season of life and the confidence, emotion, and transformation that happens during it.

That feeling when a senior sees themselves differently for the first time? That is the heart behind everything we create at MAC.

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Meet MAC:

The Duo Behind the Lens

We are MAC — a mother-daughter creative team that has spent years learning how to create together almost effortlessly. Most days, we’re finishing each other’s sentences, communicating with a glance, and bouncing ideas back and forth at lightning speed.

Marci is the visionary behind the experience — focused on intentional styling, creative direction, and the details that make an image unforgettable.

Christy is the technical force behind the lens — shaping light, creating atmosphere, and capturing the cinematic edge that defines our style.

And because posing is second nature to both of us, you never have to wonder what to do, where to stand, or how to look natural. We guide every part of the experience from beginning to end.

Together is where we are most creative — creating collaborative, high-energy sessions designed to make you feel confident, comfortable, and completely unforgettable.

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5000+

sessions

150k+

curated & delivered moments

99 .9%

client satisfaction

“A great senior session is part fashion shoot, part hype session, and part unforgettable memory.”

- Marci

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The first spark

I was fifteen, holding a camera my parents gave me for my birthday, trying to capture things I didn’t yet know how to put into words... family, favorite things, emotions, and honestly… probably too many zoo animals.

Somewhere in there, I realized moments disappear quickly unless someone is paying attention enough to catch them.

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Exploring before stepping in

I studied voice & musical theater, worked in creative environments, learned composition, light, posing from my mom, Marci.  I didn’t know it yet, but I was preparing the foundations of my work: understanding what makes an image feel alive, organic, and emotionally charged.

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My Life OUTSIDE WORK

When I stepped away from nine years of performing, I found myself falling in love with a completely different kind of stage… motherhood. These days, life revolves around my two teens, busy schedules, loud moments, and all the beautiful chaos that comes with raising a family. And honestly, I would not trade this season of life for anything.

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Finding my place 

I have always been the creative one. The idea machine. The mom. The Yaya. But more than anything, I love people and the stories behind them.

My passion for senior photography began while teaching high school, coaching varsity volleyball, and leading both sideline and competitive cheerleading. That love for this season of life still inspires everything I create today — helping seniors feel confident, seen, and celebrated in a way they will remember forever.

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but who isn't ?

for the curious ones

Who  love  to  dig  deeper

We love

Jesus

thrifting

connection

honesty

Obssessed with...

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Coffee& Tea

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Clothes and fashion

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Cooking great meals

04

being Perpetually barefoot

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-Christy

“Some seniors walk in nervous and leave feeling unstoppable. That never gets old to us.”

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