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I'm Catherine and I'm so happy you're here. This blog a journal about our lives, travels, and the amazing families we get to serve. Stay a while and say hello!

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Senior poses outdoors for Colorado Springs Senior Session at Red Rocks Open Space

Senior

Colorado Springs Senior Session | Red Rocks Open Space

Do you remember your senior year of high school? It’s a year full of promise, with so much on the horizon. Like the saying goes, you have your whole life ahead of you. There is a lot to think about in terms of where to go for college and what type of career you’d like […]

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Little girl holds her new sister and looks at the camera while laying on the floor

Newborn

Denver Indoor Newborn Session | Rademacher Family

The Rademacher Family was thrilled to welcome their new baby girl to the world! It’s a surreal feeling to bring another baby home. Suddenly your toddler seems like a teenager compared to the tiny infant in your arms. This big sister was so proud of her new sibling and was a dream to work with. […]

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Mother holds her daughter's hand and looks and her as she places a hand on her hip

Family

Red Rocks Open Space Family Session | Colorado Springs

Every family that we get to photograph at Catherine Chamberlain Photography each has a unique story to tell. This is why it is so important to document your family at various stages of life. My associate, Danielle, got the opportunity to work with this wonderful family. The Slaughter Family showed up with sweet smiles and […]

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Mother kisses the cheek of her five week old baby

Newborn

Indoor Colorado Newborn Session | Boulder, CO

Everything about this indoor Colorado newborn session was a dream. The Hengemuhle family welcomed me right into their aesthetically pleasing home. Their woodland nursery made for a perfect photo shoot setting, and we also utilized other well-lit places in the house. Their little boy, just five weeks old at the time, was a perfect angel […]

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Two siblings share a moment laughing while sitting on the ground at Garden of the Gods

Family

Colorado Springs Family Sessions | Garden of the Gods

The wonderful thing about living in Colorado is the many different location options for outdoor photoshoots. It’s easy to find stunning spots close to home. For Northern Colorado’s top ten locations for family photo sessions, click here. Garden of the Gods provides a unique background featuring its iconic red rocks, and the scenery looks amazing […]

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Dad stands sideways and holds his son up in the air to face the camera

Family

Anderson Extended Family Session | Red Rocks Open Space, Colorado Springs, CO

In this fast-paced world we live in, moments of togetherness with extended family can be rare and precious. Recently, my associate, Danielle, had the privilege of capturing a special moment like that– an outdoor session that beautifully captured the bond of multiple generations coming together. This Anderson extended family session portrayed a sense of closeness […]

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Big sister kissed her swaddled newborn brother during a musical themed newborn session

Newborn

Musical Themed Newborn Session | Dame Family

This musical themed newborn session was a joy to capture. Every member of the family found themselves obsessed with their newest arrival. This lovely family opened up their bright home for light and airy indoor newborn photos. Their home was cozy and inviting, and what made the session extra special was the guitar we incorporated—the […]

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These are my top 5 programs that I cannot live without as a family photographer

Education

Programs I Can’t Live Without as a Family Photographer

This blog is to inform start-up family photographers of the top 5 programs I can’t live without to run my business. My tag line on Instagram is, “Helping family photographers reach their first $50k without living on IG or leaving another night of the week.” This begins with having the right foundation of programs that […]

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Three teenage siblings jump with their arms out during a Boulder outdoor family session

Family

Boulder Outdoor Family Session | Gann Family

One of my favorite things about shooting in this location is that it is pretty all year round. This session was taken in late December and yet we have a variety of landscapes and colors. That combined with the perfect lighting gives these winter photos a beautiful glow. We are lucky to have random gorgeous […]

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Little newborn baby poses in a swaddle with a bow on and eyes open

Newborn

Winter Indoor Newborn Session | Westminster, CO

One of my favorite aspects of a newborn session is the people I get to incorporate. Typically, in a newborn session we all know who the star of the show is, and rightfully so. Yet, the cherished memories extend beyond just the newborn; they encompass all the loved ones who share in this significant moment. […]

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Dad squats on the ground and hugs his two little boys

Family

Snowy Extended Family Session | Chautauqua, Boulder, CO

How are your New Year’s resolutions holding up? Did you make any or determine what your goals are for this new year? January is a good time to evaluate what habits you are implementing to make this year a success. Recently, I attended a workshop that allows me as a photographer to better serve my […]

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Little girl poses with her tongue out and hands on her hips during snowy outdoor family minis

Mini Session

Snowy Outdoor Family Minis | Garden of the Gods

There is something about starting a new year that makes me think of all the hopes and dreams I have for the upcoming year. However, I can’t do that without first looking back on 2023 and acknowledging the blessings I received in my personal life and in my business. It has been a privilege to […]

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