Photo Session Planning Tips for Colorado Families

This blog is a resource for families planning newborn, family, senior, maternity, and wedding photography sessions across Longmont, Berthoud, Boulder, and the Colorado Front Range. You’ll find practical planning tips, real session examples, and guidance designed to make photography feel relaxed and approachable.

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Winter in Colorado finds many families spending more time at home. For families with young children or a new baby, that quieter pace can be the perfect time to document life. In-home family photography and newborn photography sessions during the winter months offer a relaxed, low-stress alternative to outdoor sessions, allowing families to stay warm, […]

colorado family sits in window sill during newborn portrait session
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The thought of preparing for newborn photos while you’re healing, exhausted, and getting to know your baby can feel overwhelming — but it truly doesn’t have to be. In-home newborn sessions are designed to be calm, slow, and simple. You don’t need a spotless home, a perfectly styled nursery, or a baby who follows a […]

boy holds his newborn baby brother during an in-home newborn photography session
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boy holds his newborn baby brother during an in-home newborn photography session

I still remember whispering happy birthday to my oldest son the day he was born, once I was able to settle down after child birth. I thought, we have a whole life to share together, and even that won’t be long enough. Pure joy. Welcoming a new baby is one of the sweetest, most fleeting […]

baby looks at mom while lying in family heirloom crib during longmont in-home newborn photography portrait session
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When you step into Adornables, sunlight spills across shelves and racks filled with playful wooden toys, soft onesies, and beautifully curated gifts that spark joy. This children’s boutique in Old Town Longmont has been part of the community for nearly twenty years — a testament to the dedication of owner Sharald, her passion for connection, […]

Sharald, owner of Adornables boutique in Old Town Longmont, Colorado, stands outside her woman-owned children’s shop known for sustainable toys, organic baby clothes, and curated gifts.
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Sharald, owner of Adornables boutique in Old Town Longmont, Colorado, stands outside her woman-owned children’s shop known for sustainable toys, organic baby clothes, and curated gifts.

Introduction The first days with your newborn are filled with wonder, love, and the tiniest details you never want to forget. For families in Berthoud and Longmont, I offer a luxury newborn photography experience that goes beyond simple snapshots — creating images that become part of your family’s story for generations. If you’re planning your […]

Luxury newborn photographer Berthoud CO — baby sleeping on blanket during in-home session.
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Fall is the most popular season for family photos in Colorado—and for great reason. The light is warm, the weather is comfortable, and your images often arrive just in time for holiday cards and heartfelt gifts. Even though most sessions happen in October, now is the best time to book before my schedule fills up. […]

longmont colorado fall photography session with golden leaves and siblings
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longmont colorado fall photography session with golden leaves and siblings

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