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Lafayette Colorado Family, Newborn, & Senior Photography
You want photos that actually look like your family — not stiff, not staged, not something you'd see in a catalog. You want to remember this exact version of your kids, your home, your life right now. And you don't want the process to be stressful.
That's exactly what I do.
I'm Susannah, and I've been photographing Lafayette families for years — in Indian Peaks living rooms, in Old Town, in backyards where the kids have memorized every inch of the grass. Sessions are relaxed, fully guided, and honestly kind of fun. No forced smiles. No wondering what to do with your hands. Just your family, exactly as you are.
Lafayette, CO Portrait Portfolio
The newborn stage is over so fast. And the weeks just before deserve to be documented too. Many Lafayette families book both maternity and newborn sessions to bookend that entire season.
Newborn Photos — I come to you — anywhere in Lafayette.. Newborn photo sessions happen in your home, at your baby's pace, with plenty of time for feeding, soothing, and settling. I'll photograph the tiny details — those hands, that nose, the way your baby fits perfectly on your chest — and any siblings or pets who want to be part of it. You don't need to clean your house or stage a thing.
Book during pregnancy. The sweet spot is days 5–14 and Lafayette spots fill up — especially spring and fall.
Maternity Photos— For maternity photo sessions, I love getting outside — parks, open space, lakes, wherever the light is good and you feel comfortable. We can stay close to home in Lafayette, or head to nearby areas like Lyons, Longmont, or the Boulder open spaces if you want something more dramatic. I'm happy to make a specific recommendation based on your style and what you're going for.
Client wardrobe available — no outfit stress required. Most clients book between 28–34 weeks.
Newborn + Maternity Photography in Lafayette, Colorado
In-Home Family Photography in Lafayette
There's a reason in-home family photography sessions are my first recommendation — your home tells your family's story in a way no park ever could. The kitchen where everyone ends up at the end of the day. The bedroom with the glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling. The couch that has seen a thousand movie nights. Someday your kids will want to see exactly where they grew up — and your home can give them that.
There's a practical case too. Little ones can take a snack break without anyone packing up. A reluctant spouse can disappear for five minutes. Nobody rushes out the door. You just open the front door and we're already there.
Outdoor Family Photography in Lafayette
For families who want to be outside, Lafayette has more to offer than most people realize. Old Town's historic streets and funky murals make for an outdoor session with real personality — nothing like the generic park sessions you've probably seen before. The Indian Peaks neighborhood has a nearby park and open space that works beautifully for families with young kids who want to stay close to home.
Sessions are fully guided and completely relaxed. Real in-between moments — the laugh, the pile-on, the kid who makes a run for it. Those are the ones that end up on your wall.
Favorite Lafayette locations:
Sessions are fully guided and completely relaxed. Real in-between moments — the laugh, the pile-on, the kid who makes a run for it. Those are the ones that end up on your wall.
Favorite Lafayette locations:
- Old Town Lafayette: historic buildings, funky murals, genuine character
- Indian Peaks neighborhood park: easy, local, great for families with young kids
- Waneka Lake: water reflections, open sky, beautiful light
Lafayette, Colorado Senior Photography
Somehow, suddenly, they're seniors. This is the year to document exactly who they are before everything changes.
Lafayette is a wonderful place for senior portraits. Old Town's historic streets and murals make for senior photos with real personality — urban without being city, warm without being generic. And if your senior wants something more natural or dramatic, surrounding Boulder County open spaces are a short drive.
Whether your senior is at Centaurus High School or Peak to Peak Charter or the Dawson School, I'm happy to suggest locations based on their personality and style. Dawson seniors especially tend to want something that reflects who they actually are — not the standard suburb senior session. I love that. Multiple outfits welcome, yearbook submission handled directly. Sessions start at $600, 15 digital images. Book by early summer — fall fills fast.
Have questions? I'd love to hear about your senior.
Ready to reserve a date? Schedule it on my calendar.
Investment
Family, newborn, and maternity sessions include a $300 session fee. After your gallery reveal you choose a collection of digital files and print credit toward artwork, ranging from $800–$1,500. Most Lafayette families invest between $1,100 and $1,875 total.
Senior portrait sessions start at $600 and include 15 digital images plus yearbook photo submission. Upgrades available.
Every session includes planning support, styling guidance, and a curated online gallery. And because I know a folder of digital files sitting on your computer isn't the goal — print credit is built into every collection so the images actually end up somewhere you can see them.
Book two sessions within 12 months and receive $300 off your second session fee. This is especially popular with maternity and newborn clients who want to document both pregnancy and those first weeks with baby — and with newborn families who return for a family session as their baby grows. Parents of Centaurus, Peak to Peak, and Dawson seniors who add a family session while everyone is still together love it too.
Hi, I'm Susannah.
I'm Susannah, a Marylander at heart (um, crabs, Cal Ripken Jr., and Natty Boh hon) who has lived in Colorado for 20 years. I am also a mom, wife, cat mama, and (of course) photographer.
I've been photographing families, kids, babies, and weddings professionally for 15 years. Before being a professional photographer, I was a preschool and art teacher.
Currently, I love reading books, watching my boys play soccer, the bands Phish and King Gizz, hiking 14ers, running, rafting, traveling, and all things photography.
Also, I love and am terrified of mountain lions.
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