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These fall family pictures were extra fun for me because of the privilege it was to capture another photographer’s family! Melanie and Tyler are wedding and family photographers themselves and came all the way up from Colorado Springs to Parker for their family portraits. And our location, which is normally super busy, felt like we […]
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Have you ever dreamed of getting pictures in the snow? Its not as tough as you might think! Snowy portraits are a new favorite for me! We’ve had so much early snow this year its made for such beautiful snow filled pictures for so many families this Fall. Most often its the wind that makes […]
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I love the beautiful chaos of walking into a family home and listening to the fun cacophony of little ones playing, people getting ready, faces coming and going. I think mostly because that’s exactly what my house was like growing up, and continues to be now with four little ones of my own. The noise […]
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Yesterday I had posted and shared from my sweet friend and entrepreneur, Michele. And today I’m sharing another sweet friend who is just killing it as an entrepreneur and as a momma to two sweet boys. Not to mention, a wife to a police officer! My friend Dawn is the owner of Authentic Connections Counseling […]
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I have the honor of meeting so many accomplished men and women in the creative industry. I am truly so impressed by fellow moms and entrepreneurs who run businesses, take care of their homes and families, and are always sparking new, amazing ideas. Michele is one of those ladies! Michele owns her own photography business […]
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I remember meeting Andrea for the first time at our church’s women’s Bible study on a Tuesday morning. Her sweet demeanor and kindness was so welcoming, and I especially remember being impressed when she invited our whole group of ladies and their kids (a good thirty of us or so!) to her home for lunch […]
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As a Colorado family photographer, whenever I hear someone tell me they’ve never had family pictures taken (or at least professional family pictures) I take it on as a challenge! Its almost like I’m subconsciously saying, “Let me show you how fun and awesome this could be!” For many, family pictures have a negative connotation […]
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Being a wedding and family photographer most often means capturing whole families together, but every once in a while I get a chance to capture a little one all on their own. Sweet Emily turned four this year and we did a mini session of her in a darling pink tutu. One of my favorite […]
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I was so excited when Melissa and her family signed up for my summer mini sessions to get family pictures not only because its always such an honor to have families I’ve captured return for pictures again, but also because I knew I was a much more experienced photographer than I was three years ago […]
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Jessica and I have known each other since we were nine years old, growing up in Castle Rock together and living just a few streets apart from each other. The years have taken us both thousands of miles apart and back together again, but I’m so thankful for the steadfast friendship we have shared through […]
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Chelsea and JD knew from the start they wanted their day to be a celebration of family and it was just that! Their Cheyenne Mountain Resort wedding was also the perfect way to share their love of Colorado and the mountains with their friends and family. The views from the resort are unforgettable and one […]
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The Inverness Denver wedding venue was the ideal backdrop for Rosie and Kenny’s early fall wedding day! Planned by Pam with Celebrations Event Planning who made everything come together so seamlessly, I loved all the red details the whole day included. Rosie and Kenny came all the way from Philadelphia to celebrate their big day […]
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This Denver Botanic Gardens wedding was the perfect backdrop for blending both Young-Saeng’s Korean heritage and Matt’s Jewish heritage. They had touches of both their family traditions mixed throughout their day. Young-Saeng traveled all the way to Korea to find her wedding gown, her heart set on a fusion style that brings together American white […]
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These mountain maternity pictures were a wonderful way to celebrate this little one on their way! These two had the wonderful surprise of expecting their little one right before they moved across the country. They traded the windy city for the mile high one! And it was a joy to get to capture them in […]
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With the crazy weather we’ve had this year in Colorado with so much rain, one of the first things I did when I woke up was check the forecast for the day – perfectly clear! I was so happy and thrilled for Ashlee and Chris knowing we would have such a beautiful day ahead for […]
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Sunset family pictures are my absolute favorite. Warm evening light combined with lots of sunshine make for the ideal setting for beautiful light in a beautiful setting. I couldn’t have asked for prettier light for the Gustafson family’s summer pictures! Add all their gorgeous smiles and laughter and it was a recipe for perfection. I […]
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Having amazing portraits from your wedding day doesn’t just happen on accident, you’ve got to PLAN enough TIME for them!
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I noticed young couples and parents of little ones looking for their once in a lifetime moments to be captured in a comfortable, story-telling way that would show off their story and their personalities.
Getting brave and letting yourself be seen and captured isn’t for the faint of heart—being the center of attention also means having flaws and insecurities exposed—even if you’re feeling amazing decked out in hair and makeup, even when you’re looking like you’ve got everything together.
That’s exactly why I got into what I do.
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