Business Details
Professional Portrait Photography in Granger, IN
At Derby Photography, we specialize in creating uniquely tailored photo session experiences designed to reflect your vision and style. Our Portraits section is dedicated to the art of fine portraiture, offering everything from senior sessions and family portraits to children, newborns, professional headshots, and more. We believe in collaborating with clients to bring their ideas to life, ensuring every session captures the essence of their subjects. Located in Granger, Indiana, our studio features a large assortment of backdrops and props, complemented by our 3-acre scenic Derby Portrait Park. We also offer on-location services at homes, schools, or special destinations, ensuring flexibility to meet client needs.With over 20 years of experience, our team combines award-winning expertise in contemporary photojournalism, fine art, and classic European portraiture to create images that tell meaningful stories. We pride ourselves on being a small family business that pours heart into every project, as reflected in testimonials praising our professionalism, creativity, and ability to make clients feel at ease. From joyful celebrations to quiet, intimate moments, we are committed to preserving life's most precious memories with care and artistry.
Services
Senior Portraits
Family Photography
Newborn Sessions
Professional Headshots
Commercial Photography
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in fine art and photojournalism techniques.
- Our 3-acre Derby Portrait Park provides unique outdoor photography opportunities.
- We combine studio backdrops with on-location flexibility for personalized sessions.
- Our team specializes in making subjects feel comfortable during photo sessions.
- We maintain a strong reputation for quality through customer-centric service.
What people say
Award-winning expertise
Patient with children
Beautiful senior pictures
High-quality results
Accommodating schedule
Services
Senior Portraits
Our senior portrait sessions combine creative styling with technical expertise to highlight individual personalities. Clients can choose from studio backdrops, our scenic outdoor park, or on-location settings. With experience photographing over 1,000 seniors annually, we specialize in creating timeless images that celebrate academic achievements while capturing each subject's unique character through carefully curated lighting and composition techniques.
Family Photography
Family photography sessions focus on authentic interactions and natural expressions across multiple generations. We offer both structured poses and candid lifestyle captures in our studio, Derby Portrait Park, or client-selected locations. Our photographers are trained to manage group dynamics, ensuring smooth sessions even with young children. Sessions include access to our prop collection and seasonal backdrop themes to create cohesive family albums that preserve generational memories.
Newborn Sessions
Newborn photography prioritizes safety and comfort while capturing delicate details during the first weeks of life. Our studio features specialized props and equipment for posed newborn photography, complemented by lifestyle sessions that document natural parent-infant interactions. Photographers hold current certifications in newborn safety protocols and have experience handling infants of all temperaments. Sessions typically include sibling and parent combinations to create comprehensive family heirlooms.
Professional Headshots
Professional headshot services cater to individuals and organizations needing business portraits for branding purposes. We offer both studio sessions with multiple background options and on-location corporate photography at offices or events. Our photographers understand the importance of conveying professional credibility through lighting, composition, and expression. Sessions include basic retouching and multiple outfit changes to ensure clients receive images appropriate for various professional platforms.
Commercial Photography
Commercial photography services cover product photography, event documentation, and marketing content creation. Our studio includes a dedicated product photography area with controlled lighting systems, while our team has experience photographing everything from small retail items to large-scale events. Clients receive high-resolution images optimized for both print and digital marketing channels, with optional styling services available to enhance visual storytelling for brand-specific projects.
People
Ashley
Photographer
Elkhart native with 7 years of photography experience specializing in sports and lifestyle imagery. Combines soccer expertise with artistic vision to create dynamic portraits.
Bailey
Photographer
Graduated from Herron School of Art + Design in 2022. Focuses on youth photography education and creative portraiture with a passion for visual storytelling.
Samantha
Graphic Designer
Michiana native specializing in branding and marketing materials. Supports small businesses through visual design while contributing to photography sessions as needed.
Questions
What types of portrait sessions do you offer?
We offer senior portraits, family photography, newborn sessions, professional headshots, and commercial photography services both in-studio and on-location.
Do you photograph outside the studio?
Yes, we have a 3-acre outdoor portrait park and can travel to your preferred location including homes, schools, or special venues.
How should we prepare for a family session?
Coordinate outfits with complementary colors, bring any meaningful props, and allow flexibility for children's schedules to ensure relaxed, natural photographs.
What makes your newborn photography unique?
We combine safety-certified posing techniques with lifestyle captures to document both posed details and authentic parent-infant interactions during early developmental stages.
Can we reschedule if weather affects outdoor sessions?
Yes, we monitor forecasts closely and will reschedule outdoor sessions if conditions threaten safety or image quality, with no additional charges.
