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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baby looks at mom while lying in family heirloom crib during longmont in-home newborn photography portrait session

Are You an Expecting Parent Searching for a Newborn Photographer? If you are searching for a photographer for a newborn photoshoot and came across my website, I hope you are considering lifestyle newborn photos instead of super posed/staged newborn photos with all the props. As a newborn photographer, I am going to share with you […]

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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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Colorado in-home photoshoot with big brother pats newborn baby's head

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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