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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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 […]

Fall Family Photo of a mom, dad, baby girl
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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 […]

mom and dad smile at baby girl while all three sit on green grass
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mom and dad smile at baby girl while all three sit on green grass

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 […]

photo of a family standing by a river for a blog post about stop being awkard in family photos
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The Best Time for Maternity Photos One of the most common questions I hear from expectant parents is when to schedule maternity photos. Timing plays a big role in comfort, confidence, and how your maternity photography session ultimately feels. Generally speaking, we want to hold it when your belly is big and round, but you […]

a husband looks at his pregnant wife who wears a black long dress and holds belly bump while both stand in front of rocky river
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a husband looks at his pregnant wife who wears a black long dress and holds belly bump while both stand in front of rocky river

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 […]

a dad snuggles his newborn daughter
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