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10/17/2026
Senior year moves fast. Between college visits, Friday night games, and that ever growing to do list, picking a senior photographer can feel like one more big decision. And it is a big one. These are the photos that end up on graduation announcements, on Grandma’s fridge, and on your walls for years to come. […]
6/14/2026
Every year, one senior rises to the top not because of popularity, but because of her commitment, positivity, participation, and the way she supports the entire team around her. Today, we are excited to officially recognize Reagan Harrison as our 2026 MAC Senior Model of the Year. From the very beginning, Reagan embraced everything the […]
6/14/2026
If you’re looking for an Indiana senior photographer, first of all, welcome. We’re so glad you’re here. Chances are you have a senior at home and you’re wondering where the time went. One minute they were walking into kindergarten with a backpack bigger than they were, and now you’re talking about graduation, college visits, scholarships, […]
6/05/2026
Nervous about senior pictures? You don’t need to know how to pose. Here’s how to prepare, from Indianapolis senior photographers Marci & Christy.
4/20/2026
Senior Picture Location Ideas in Indianapolis One of the biggest questions we get from seniors and moms: “Where should we take senior pictures?” And honestly? The location changes everything. The right spot does more than look pretty. It sets the mood, the energy, and the whole feel of your gallery. Some seniors want bold and […]
4/17/2026
Books as a Senior Session Prop One of my favorite senior picture trends right now is seeing girls bring books to their session. At first glance, books might seem like a simple prop, but they can add so much personality and meaning to your photos. Whether you’re an avid reader, a future English major, a […]
3/27/2026
Indianapolis Senior Photographers | @marciandchristy Senior year moves fast.. One minute you are figuring out where to sit at lunch as freshmen, and the next you are filling out college applications, planning graduation parties, and counting down the final football games, dances, performances, and late-night drives with friends. It is a season filled with so […]
3/07/2026
Indianapolis Senior Pictures | Moms, if your daughter is nervous about senior pictures, she is absolutely not alone. And seniors, if you are secretly thinking: “What do I even do in pictures?” Trust us. Almost every senior girl who walks through our doors feels the exact same way at first. Even the confident ones.Even the […]
2/05/2026
The Newspaper Dress Creations That Put Our MAC Senior Model Team in National News There are photo shoots you plan for weeks. And then there are the ones that start with a crazy idea that refuses to leave your head. Back in 2015, that’s exactly what happened at Marci & Christy Photography. For years, I […]
1/01/2026
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Long before Instagram, TikTok, and social media influencers became part of everyday life, senior portrait photographers were already looking for ways to connect with local high school students and build authentic word-of-mouth marketing. In Central Indiana, one of the earliest photographers to embrace the concept was Marci Ralph, founder of Marci & […]
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