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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A Snow Mountain Ranch wedding that I photographed has been featured on Brown Sparrow Wedding, and I couldn’t be happier that they are sharing this fun “Double Wedding” to a broader audience. When the sisters, Cassandra and Jennifer, contacted me to photograph their mountain wedding, I didn’t hesitate.

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(AKA Destination Wedding Photography Made Easy)
Destination wedding photography shouldn’t be overwhelming! Since many of my wedding photography couples host destination weddings in Colorado, I thought I’d write a blog post sharing ways I strive to make destination weddings as stress-free as possible.

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bride and groom look at each other

Colorado Mountain / Ski Resort Wedding Photography
Arapahoe Basin is one of the most scenic wedding spots in the state of Colorado. The mountains at A-Basin are so rugged and steep and just perfect.
And everything about Kari and Dave’s Black Mountain Lodge / Arapahoe Basin wedding was a joy. From the rock climbing wedding couple to Dave’s sense of humor, from the spectacular views to Meredith and the event staff at A-basin, from Kari’s stunning dress to the colorful sunflower bouquets…I was in photo heaven on their wedding day.

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Mountain Wedding at the Peaceful Valley Ranch near Lyons. When I heard that Becky and Aaron were getting married at the Peaceful Valley Ranch in the mountains outside of Boulder, I was already hooked–I wanted to photograph their big day. Ever since I went on a mini vacation there with my family when I first moved to Colorado, I’ve enjoyed any visits to Peaceful Valley. And when I learned that Becky was from Vermont, one of my favorite states (Maryland, Colorado, Vermont, and New York are tops on my list), I was even more interested. And then I learned that Aaron was a rugby player (I played in college)–I was really hoping it would all work out. And, as luck would have it, it did.

a wedding ceremony takes place in front of snow-capped mountains and blue skies with white clouds
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a wedding ceremony takes place in front of snow-capped mountains and blue skies with white clouds

I am honored that Rocky Mountain Bride featured John and Lynn’s wedding that took place at Boulder’s Chautauqua. The ceremony was on the lawn and the reception was at the Dining Hall. I am especially fond of weddings at Chautauqua because this is where my husband and I got married. So hop on over to […]

a wedding by Susannah Storch Photography featured on Rocky Mountain Bride
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Happy new year to all my wedding couples, potential wedding couples, and any blog visitor. I just love the fresh start that the new year brings. This year I haven’t made any official resolutions, but I am eager to get back into a routine.  This includes photography work, a new business launch (!!!), working out, […]

couture colorado blog features a highlands ranch wedding
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couture colorado blog features a highlands ranch wedding

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