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Couple looks at each other while holding their baby and posing with their dog at Chautauqua in Boulder, CO

Mini Session

The Style Guide Blueprint: What to Include in Your Photographer’s Guide

As I reflect on the stunning mini sessions taken at Chautauqua in Boulder, Colorado, I’m reminded of the importance of a style guide. The beautiful mountains, ideal weather, and coordinating outfits all came together to create unforgettable moments between family members. But it wasn’t just the setting that made these photos special. It was the […]

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Mom holds daughter and they smiles for the camera

Family

Style Guide for Mother’s Day Photos

With Mother’s Day 2024 just around the corner, I wanted to highlight the part of my style guide specifically for her. Whether you are a lady taking photos by yourself or with your family, these principles will still apply. The cake smash session featured in this blog beautifully embodies the essence of my style guide’s […]

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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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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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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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letter to future me from me

Personal

Reflecting on the Journey of 2023: Business, Family, and Personal Growth

As we bid farewell to 2023, it’s time to look back, introspect, and share the experiences that shaped my year. Join me in reflecting on the journey of business revelations, family adventures, and personal aspirations. Business Insights: A Year of Expansion and Learning Running a small business is more than meets the lens. Contrary to […]

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Toddler boy shows off his muscles

Mini Session

Boulder Flatiron Fall Minis | Northern Colorado

There is a certain kind of rush or hurry that seems to happen this time of year right before the holiday season. Do you feel that way? My to-do list seems to grow longer as the days grow shorter. As a photographer, this time of year is considered to be my busy season. Lots of […]

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Dad and daughter embrace during family photos

Mini Session

South Mesa Trailhead Minis | Boulder, CO

Colorado’s natural beauty is nothing short of spectacular, with its majestic mountains and diverse landscapes. Yet, when autumn arrives and the trees burst into golden flames of color, it’s a photographer’s dream come true! The results are truly stunning, and I find immense joy in capturing tender family moments during this glorious fall season. During […]

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Couple pose together with his hand around her giving her a kiss on the head as she hold his arm

Mini Session

Outdoor Fall Mini Sessions | South Mesa Trailhead, Boulder, CO

I recently saw a quote that made me pause, it said, “Fall is proof that change is beautiful.” This season does bring a lot of change. It marks the end of summer and closes the book on that chapter; and it also reminds us that the busy holiday season is right around the corner. It’s […]

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Grandparents hold their granddaughter close to their cheeks with mountains in the background in Northern Colorado

Family

Stute Family Outdoor Session | South Mesa Trailhead in Boulder, CO

The crisp Colorado air and the warm embrace of family created the perfect backdrop for the recent Stute Family outdoor session. Currently living in the heart of Nebraska, Mary and her husband take regular trips to Colorado, where their children have set down roots. Lately, their journeys hold a special significance. They are opportunities to […]

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Family of four pose on a trail in front of a fence line with mountains behind them at South Mesa Trailhead in Boulder Colorado for the Power Family Boulder Session

Family

Power Family Boulder Session | South Mesa Trailhead

The Power Family Boulder session was nothing short of heartwarming, a testament to the beauty of familial bonds and childhood innocence. As I looked through the final images, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the importance of family and the need to cherish these fleeting moments. The Powers reminded me that in every smile, […]

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Family of six pose in an open field with the Boulder, CO flat irons in the background

Family

Green Extended Family Session | South Mesa Trailhead, Boulder

How do you feel when plans suddenly change? Are you someone who is flexible and go-with-the-flow, or do you become flustered and totally rattled? Let me tell you about what happened with this family and just why I love working with them. We were supposed to shoot at Red Rocks in Denver, but with the […]

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