Welcome to
Christine Erlandson Photo Co.!
*formerly Prickly Pears Photo*
I'm Christine, an Indiana-based pet and lifestyle photographer!
I believe in the power of photographs being physical representations of memories and bringing you right back to the emotion of a moment. Often, we move through life so quickly that we forget those belly-aching laughs, heart swelling sights, or genuine pride in achievements we've made. I want to help keep those memories alive for you!
I wholeheartedly feel that candid, genuine moments produce the best portrayals of who you (or your pets) are and, therefore, the best photographs and memories.
Notable Recognition
Best of Indy 2023: Pet Photography (Indianapolis Monthly)
Featured in The Washington Post, Left Foot Charley winery (MI)
3rd Place: People/Family (color), Indianapolis Professional Photographers' Guild, 2022
Honorable Mention: Open Category (color), Indianapolis Professional Photographers' Guild, 2023
Seen on VoyageOhio.com: C.Pyle Abstracts, Sips Coffee Truck
Notable Recognition
Best of Indy 2023: Pet Photography (Indianapolis Monthly)
Featured in The Washington Post, Left Foot Charley winery (MI)
3rd Place: People/Family (color), Indianapolis Professional Photographers' Guild, 2022
Honorable Mention: Open Category (color), Indianapolis Professional Photographers' Guild, 2023
Seen on VoyageOhio.com: C.Pyle Abstracts, Sips Coffee Truck
Kind Words
Haley D.
"Christine did such an amazing job with our pictures! Her creativity is out of this world! She made it so easy with our 4-legged guy as well! You can tell she loves what she does with the dedication she puts in, I can't thank her enough! I always told her one day she'd make it big and by golly she's right there! Love you girl! Keep killing it out there and seriously anyone who needs pictures of any kind she is YOUR girl hands down!"
Courtney K.
“Amazing!” is the best word to describe Christine and her photography! I have used her now on 3 different occasions and have seen her work develop before my eyes. Not only is she adaptive to your time schedule but she has worked with both of my fur babies (who can be difficult) creating such special memories for myself and my family. Her timeliness with communication as well as delivering your order is especially efficient. You won’t regret your choice when capturing the things you cherish most with her."
Ashley S.
"Christine was professional, warm, and had a way of making you forget there was even a camera around which helped capture some of the sweetest moments. She took initiative and let her creativity wander which led to the most beautiful and unique wedding photos. It was everything we ever wanted and so much more. All the raw emotions from our special day just seep from each and every photograph and we are eternally grateful for Christine for capturing these precious moments."
Elizabeth C.
"Christine did an amazing job. She was responsive for questions/coordinating the shoot. When my dog passed away, I wasted no time scheduling a shoot for my second doggo. ...I strongly encourage anyone thinking about a photo shoot with your pet to move on it. Christine was relaxed with my cattle dog, which is saying a lot! He’s very alert and she was attentive, timely, and got us in and out... when his focus started to fade. She provided a teaser photo which I love- and the rest of the prints were perfect!"
Allie + Anthony
"We are so grateful that we were able to have Christine take our engagement photos to capture these precious moments between us and included our Lab, Momo. The fact that she was able to get Momo, to not only stay still, but behave for the entire photo session and capture great pictures of her was unbelievable. The pictures turned out better than we could have imagined, and in a very timely manner as well.
10/10 recommend Christine for all family-friendly and pet photos! We can’t wait to use her again!"
Rachel Z.
"A photo session with Christine was, hands down, the BEST gift I've ever received. While my phone's camera roll is filled with photos of my cats, I can't capture photos with me in them on my own. There are 11 cats in my house. It is chaos! Christine dove in and captured moments of us playing and hanging together that I'd never have otherwise. I feel so grateful to have these memories photographed and would never have thought to book a photoshoot like this on my own or have known it existed!"
Sarah M.
"Christine was able to magically capture our geriatric puppy, Lando, in his element. Her photography displayed the everyday nature of our old man and made his presence magical. These photographs will become treasured memories for years to come, and I am so grateful to Christine!"
Wildwood Escapes
Christine and her dog, Lars, visited our property at our request. I found [her] on Instagram and fell in love with her beautiful photos and asked her to come and photograph our property. Not only did she take gorgeous photos based on a list of requests I sent her, she also was professional and knowledgeable regarding getting great content that I can use on my own social media. I would highly recommend Christine to any short term rental looking for professional photography and social media content creation!
Abstract Designs by C. Pyle
I'm typically not a fan of photo shoots because posing does not come natural to me. But working with Christine was both educational and enjoyable! She not only gave me tips and tricks so I could present myself in the best possible light, but she also kept me laughing so I could relax and have fun. The resulting images were authentic and reflected my creative spirit. I'm now a fan of Prickly Pears Photo and will look forward to my next photo shoot.
Alicia M.
“I am in love with the pet photos from Prickly Pears! She captured all the fluff, all the playfulness, all the cuddles! And the photos were sent over fast and professionally! Highly, highly recommend this talented photographer!"
Samantha P.
"I cannot recommend [Christine] enough. She made the whole experience so much fun and easy even while dealing with a senior dog that has some issues and because of that Christine had to keep her distance. You would never know from looking at the pictures and this allowed my dog to be able to get through the shoot without being stressed out. She has an incredible eye for getting so many different creative shots and she really understands how to capture both animals and humans. The photos turned out amazing!"
Julina A.
"Christine’s photos are some of the best pieces of work I’ve seen. She has a very unique ability to perfectly capture a moment that is both candid and perfectly composed. Her photos of my dogs are something I will cherish forever. She does such a great job at showing off her subjects’ personalities through her photos. She is also fantastic to work with. She’s kind and caring and does her best to accommodate your needs. I would recommend Christine to anyone looking for professional photos. She’s the best!"
Sam + Mike
"Having a photo session with Christine was absolutely wonderful. She absolutely made my new baby’s first holiday photos so special. Before the session, she asked if I had any ideas for what I wanted and how she could help make it happen. She made sure she got the shots I wanted & also came in with such a cute prop idea as well. She was prepared to work quickly in the outdoor temps to keep my son comfortable. I have already asked her to capture my son’s first birthday smash cake & I cannot wait to see them!"
Molly K.
"We loved having Christine to our house to photograph my husband and I along with our kitties! It was super fun and we're so excited to have these sweet memories that will last a lifetime!"
Jessica G.
"Christine did a combo doggo shoot and post-wedding pics for us (think engagement photos, but after the wedding). We had a limited time window and she worked quickly and professionally, making us - and our anxious dog - feel comfortable along the way. I was stunned by the photos she sent us! Gorgeous photos of us, and the dog photos were absolutely to die for. She captured our old pup’s personality perfectly, getting down on his level and letting him be his naturally goofy self!"
Jessica S.
"Christine did an absolutely amazing job capturing pictures of me and my pup Finch. She got the most perfect shots that show how special he truly is to me and I couldn’t be more thankful for these photos!"
Grace R.
"I genuinely cannot recommend Christine enough. We have... 2 dogs, 2 rabbits, and a cat. [She] traveled so that we didn't have to take our rabbits and senior cat to an unfamiliar place and she took the time to make sure that every single one of our babies got time in front of the camera. She also made sure to capture these amazing candid photos of myself and my partner interacting with all of our pets during the shoot. Christine is incredibly kind, talented, and genuine. We will treasure these forever!"
Ashley H.
"We used Prickly Pears Photo for our maternity photos and it was such a good experience! Christine was professional, easy to work with, and made the whole experience comfortable and relaxing. We are looking forward to using her again when we take photos with our little one!"