Photo Session Blog
Lifestyle Newborn Photography When I photograph your newborn baby, I head to your home. We hang out, and I loosely pose your family on a couch or on a bed or in beautiful light or near something that feels artsy or inspirational. I’ll also take some close-ups of your baby, most likely on a bed […]
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January Means it’s Time to Refresh Your Headshot! Goodbye 2022. As I reflect on the past year, several photography sessions stand out. One such is this headshot session. The man, a past mayor of Longmont, reached out to me via an unusual email. He wanted a new headshot to be used in his obituary. He […]
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Newborn Family Photos – Info on Booking and Planning Are you pregnant, or do you know someone who is? Considering a newborn photography session? Keep reading for info on booking newborn family photos, timeline information, and more! I receive a lot of phone calls and emails asking about newborn family photos. Families (okay, more specifically […]
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Spring Mini Sessions in Longmont, Colorado Limited space available for spring mini sessions that will be taking place at a studio in Longmont, Colorado. The studio is set is stunning (see photos below), and a white backdrop is also available. WHO Mom+kids (Mother’s Day gift anyone?!), families, just the kids, couples, friends, seekers of new […]
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Enjoy Your Family Photoshoot Many parents worry about how their children will behave during their family photography. Comments I have heard or been asked include: “What if my baby doesn’t sleep like normal the night before our session? Or if she misses her nap?” “So, my little fellow doesn’t follow instructions. At all.” “My daughter […]
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Why You Should Consider Booking a Newborn Photography Session They are only that little for so long. Most babies are in and out of newborn-sized clothes and diapers in the blink of an eye. Their umbilical cord falls off in a matter of days. Their lanugo (hair) only lasts for a short time. These precious […]
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Why I Love Photographing Families Here we are in the month of love! Although, really, Valentine’s Day is just a fun day, an excuse for something special in the middle of winter. Seeing Families / Kids Grow It is so fun to see families change and grow over time! What an honor to be the […]
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The Importance of Capturing Milestones I always say it–photographing the same families and watching kiddos grow is one of the biggest honors of my job. I photographed this family with their cute baby boy in 2020. I still remember the quizzical stares he gave me–he was a pandemic baby and hadn’t spent much time with […]
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Family Photo Session Locations Picking a family photography location isn’t hard. When in doubt, choose your home! A local park or urban area can also be a great spot. Keep reading below for more reasons homes are a great family photography location, as well as other ideas. In Home Family Sessions If you have poked […]
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How to Prepare for Cold Weather Winter Family Photography Sessions First of all, I cannot believe I titled this blog post “Rock Your Cold Weather Winter Family Photography Session!” (Whenever I come across a blog post I wrote about rocking your maternity photography session, my eyes roll at least just a little bit.) But I […]
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Family Photo Albums Your images deserve to be shared in a family photo album. I don’t mind if I am an annoying broken record! Get your photos off your computer. Your computer will become obsolete. Hard-drives will crash. Files living on the cloud stay on the cloud until they are forgotten. So print your photos! […]
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Fall Family Photos Are Here! Here in Colorado, almost everyone schedules their family photos for fall. And in addition to full family photo sessions, I am offering my usual limited amount of slots for family mini sessions. What’s a mini session? With me, it’s a 20 minute photo session that takes place at a set […]
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Include Grandparents in Family Photos I love photo sessions with grandparents! Give me all the 3 generation photoshoots! I am often asked about extending family session–those including siblings, grandparents, cousins. And since Grandparents Day is September 12, I figured I should share this information in a blog post. While large groups may incur an additional […]
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Things to Do to Feel Comfortable (and Stop Being Awkward) During a Family Photography Session “I am so awkward in photos,” they said. Or, “We’ve never done this before,” they claimed. I get it. Being in photographs can feel weird. What do I do with my hands? Where do I look? Should I smile or […]
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The Best Time for Maternity Photos Many clients ask me when to schedule a maternity photography session. Generally speaking, we want to hold it when your belly is big and round, but you are feeling (somewhat) comfortable and fairly mobile. Keep scrolling for more details about when to schedule maternity photos. 28-36 Weeks Pregnant The […]
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Father’s Day is Around the Corner! June 20 is Father’s Day (which is a big day in my house because it is the day after my husband’s birthday). Not sure what to get for the dad (or husband) in your life? Keep reading for the best photography gifts for dads. Framed Desk Art Framed desk […]
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Tips for Preparing Big Brother or Big Sister for a Newborn Photography Session What does an older sibling do during a newborn session is a question that I often receive. Should Grandma come over to help wrangle bigger kids? Will we photograph big brother with the baby? Will big sister be gentle enough in the […]
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The Best Time for Newborn Baby Photos A lot of people ask me, “When should I schedule a newborn photography session?” The short answer is, scheduling one is all that matters. Most of my clients choose to schedule within the first 12 days of week, but you have other options as well. Keep reading for […]
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Mother’s Day is Almost Here! These gifts will be sure to please the mama in you life, and many of them can still be purchased even though Mother’s Day is in 4 days! So, without further ado, 5 gifts every mother loves! 1. A Family Photography Session What mom doesn’t want to be in more […]
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Family Revisits Their Wedding Venue for Lifestyle Family Photography The Space Gallery in Denver, Colorado I’ve been so lucky to have photographed Mandy and Darrin over the years — we met up at Red Rocks for their engagement session before their Space Gallery Denver wedding. One reason I enjoy Mandy is that she has a […]
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