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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Professional newborn family portraits are one of the best ways to capture and preserve the special moments of your baby’s new life. But when is the best time to schedule newborn family portraits? Here, I’ll share with you the ideal timing for newborn family photos (plus I’ll provide tips on how to make the most […]

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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! Interested in a free Newborn Session Prep Checklist?I put it together to help you prepare your home and […]

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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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