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Why The County Fair Might Be The Most Magical Place for Family Photos In Southern Indiana

  • Writer: Jessie Silakowski
    Jessie Silakowski
  • Jun 29
  • 2 min read

There is something about an Indiana County Fair that feels like childhood

Brother and sister playing in front of a carousel during a family photography session at the county fair in Southern Indiana by Jessie Silakowski Photography
Tiny feet, big adventures, and a summer tradition they'll never forget.

The bright lights, the smell of popcorn and funnel cakes, cheap goldfish (we all know what happens to those) and the sound of laughter floating through the midway. These are the moments our kids will remember long after the summer is over. When the carnival lights turn off, you will be left with family photos that still shine bright.


As a Southern Indiana family photographer, I love creating photos that tell your family's story- Not just perfectly posed portraits. While there will always be a place for the classic pose an stair photos, some of the most meaningful images happen when your family is simply having fun together.


Southern Indiana family photographer captures a family of four at the county fair with Ferris Wheel and lights in the background
Summer nights, carnival lights, and the people who make these moments worth remembering.

Just like this sweet family, I believe the best sessions feel less like a photoshoot, and more like an evening spent making memories.

The way your children look up at you.

The way siblings hold hands when they think no one is watching.

The laughter that fills the air on an ordinary evening that will someday be a story told through photos.

These are the family photographs that will mean the most years down the road.

Your family photos should tell your story- NOT someone else's



The years are short, and childhood moves faster than we could ever expect. If you're ready to create timeless family photographs that feel authentic, fun, and uniquely yours, I would love to help tell your story.

Southern Indiana and Louisville area families, let's get you infront of my lens and make some magic happen.

Jessie Silakowski Photography PROUDLY serves families across Southern Indiana, including Madison, Scottsburg, Austin,Crothersville, Seymour, Hanover, and surrounding areas Including but not limited to Jefferson County, Trimble County, and Carroll County Kentucky.

To Book your family session and tell your story, inquire here


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