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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Winter in Colorado finds many families spending more time at home. For families with young children or a new baby, that quieter pace can be the perfect time to document life. In-home family photography and newborn photography sessions during the winter months offer a relaxed, low-stress alternative to outdoor sessions, allowing families to stay warm, […]

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I still remember whispering happy birthday to my oldest son the day he was born, once I was able to settle down after child birth. I thought, we have a whole life to share together, and even that won’t be long enough. Pure joy. Welcoming a new baby is one of the sweetest, most fleeting […]

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Holding your newborn photo session in your own home has several benefits. Can’t decide between an in home or studio photo session for your newborn baby? Keep reading as I share my opinion on your options (based on over 15 years as a newborn family photographer). Interested in a free Newborn Session Prep Checklist?I put […]

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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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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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