Business Details
30 Years
experience
Professional Portrait & Photography Services 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. If you have an idea or inspiration for a photo project, we'd love to hear from youcollaborating with clients is at the heart of what we do. We also operate Spirits, a dedicated brand for school and sports photography, providing a streamlined experience for those specific needs.Our team combines artistic expertise with personalized service to ensure every client's story is captured authentically. With over two decades of experience in the industry, we remain committed to evolving our craft while maintaining a focus on client collaboration. Our gallery and blog showcase our work and artistic approach, allowing clients to explore our portfolio before engaging with our services. Whether it's a milestone event or a professional project, we aim to deliver imagery that resonates with our clients' unique identities.
Services
Senior Portraits
Family Portraits
Newborn Photography
Professional Headshots
Commercial Photography
First Communion
School Photography
Sports Photography
Engagement Sessions
Digital Composites
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized photo sessions tailored to your unique vision and style
- Our dedicated Spirits brand specializes in school and sports photography
- Experienced photographers with over 7 years of artistic expertise
- Collaborative approach ensuring client ideas shape every photo project
- Comprehensive services from newborn portraits to professional headshots
Services
Senior Portraits
Our senior portrait sessions capture the unique personality and achievements of graduating students. We offer customized styling options, multiple outfit changes, and both studio and outdoor location choices. The session includes professional hair and makeup consultation to ensure clients feel confident and look their best for this milestone occasion.
Family Portraits
We create timeless family portraits that showcase your family's unique dynamics and relationships. Sessions can be conducted at our studio or preferred outdoor locations, with guidance on coordinating outfits and styling to create cohesive, visually appealing compositions that highlight your family's personality and connections.
Newborn Photography
Our newborn sessions prioritize safety while capturing precious early moments. We use specialized posing techniques and props to create artistic images that document your baby's first days. Sessions include parent and sibling involvement to create meaningful family heirlooms that celebrate new life and connections.
School Photography
Through our Spirits brand, we provide professional school photography services including class portraits, yearbook photos, and individual student portraits. Our streamlined ordering process ensures high-quality images for schools and families, with options for both traditional and modern styling approaches.
Sports Photography
Our sports photography brand captures athletes in action and creates professional team portraits. We offer on-location shooting at sports facilities, with specialized equipment to freeze motion and highlight athletic performance, providing both individual and group images for teams and organizations.
People
Ashley
Photographer
Ashley has been building her photography portfolio for seven years while maintaining her passion for soccer. She brings artistic vision and technical expertise to every session, specializing in capturing authentic moments through her lens.
Bailey
Photographer
Bailey graduated from Herron School of Art + Design in 2022 and has been developing her photography career through creative collaborations and youth education programs. She brings fresh perspective and technical mastery to our photography services.
Samantha
Graphic Designer
Samantha combines her graphic design expertise with photography knowledge to enhance our visual storytelling. As a published ministry writer, she brings narrative depth to our client projects while managing design elements across our services.
Questions
What types of photography services do you offer?
We specialize in senior portraits, family portraits, newborn photography, professional headshots, commercial photography, first communion sessions, and school/sports photography through our dedicated Spirits brand.
How can I book a photo session?
Contact us through our website or call 574-277-8646 to discuss your vision. We'll help schedule your session and provide guidance on preparation and styling options.
What should I wear for my portrait session?
We recommend coordinating outfits within a color palette that reflects your personal style. Avoid busy patterns and bring accessories that represent your personality or interests.
Do you offer group photography sessions?
Yes, we accommodate group portraits including families, sports teams, and school groups through our Spirits brand, with customized packages to suit different group sizes and needs.
How long does a typical photo session last?
Sessions typically range from 30 minutes for simple headshots to 2 hours for comprehensive family or senior portrait sessions, depending on the number of outfit changes and locations.
What is your turnaround time for delivering photos?
Clients receive their edited digital images within 2-3 weeks after the session, with expedited options available for urgent requests through our client portal.
Reviews (7)
Alisha McCoy
Apr 21, 2022
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Amazing job on our wrestling photos! Created a team banner that looked awesome! Highly recommended. Quick response time with all my emails.
Holly Koch
Jan 05, 2022
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We had to deal with Darby for our childrens' school pictures this year. They're unresponsive, rude, and very hard to work with. All I wanted was to order a smaller size of their wallet and it was impossible for them to help me. You'd think being in the business of photography I could take a picture in and they would be able to help me. I hope our school doesn't book with them again. It was a headache.
I believe it was the owner, but I am not sure. He was very abrasive and didn't understand why I needed a certain picture size. He tried to compare it to "not all cars you drive are the same" just very rude and hard to work with. No customer service.
I believe it was the owner, but I am not sure. He was very abrasive and didn't understand why I needed a certain picture size. He tried to compare it to "not all cars you drive are the same" just very rude and hard to work with. No customer service.
LarKyle W.
Sep 20, 2021
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Affordable. They have packages for everything. Just wish they had different background options like we had back in the day.
Mark Wilson
Nov 23, 2020
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Joseph and his daughter did a amazing job with our family pictures and Christmas cards. We absolutely loved them and will be back this summer for another session. Keep up the great work!=
Jason Grasty
Aug 08, 2020
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I have been a fan of Derby Photography for years. I have worked with them both professionally and personally. Derby Photography goes above and beyond to make sure your experience with them is exactly what you want. Simply put, they are awesome!
Lori Grasty
Apr 03, 2020
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Wonderful experience working with Derby! We use them for family pictures and they captured every family member beautifully. They truly have an eye for quality and are friendly and professional to work with. The quality of pictures developed were the best we've ever gotten - highly recommend!
Tom Buczynski
Apr 03, 2020
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Derby Photography has been assisting with all our commercial photography & video needs for a very long time. They provide the highest quality of work with exceptional service. We recommend them highly for wedding photography & video along with senior pictures as well.
