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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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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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Two brothers stand on either side of their sister for an outdoor light and airy session with Catherine Chamberlain Photography

Family

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

Kids are funny. As a family photographer, I have the privilege of capturing hundreds of families a year. I never quite know how the kids are going to act when put in front of a camera. (I bet the parents have this same thought as well!) A lot can ride on their mood, if they […]

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Mom, dad, and two young daughters stand all together on a pathway at Fly’n B Park in Highlands Ranch, CO during the O’Toole Outdoor Family Session

Family

O’Toole Outdoor Family Session | Fly’n B Park in Highlands Ranch, CO

What is your favorite aspect of outdoor photos? Mine is the optimal lighting. I also enjoy being able to use nature and incorporating that into memorable family photos. Having a variety of places to take pictures outside is something I love offering my clients, and recently I got the opportunity to shoot at a location […]

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Dogs pose with their expecting parents at a Colorado Maternity Session in Boulder

Maternity

Buckingham Park Maternity Session | Jysereid Family | Boulder, CO

Buckingham Park in Northern Colorado is an ideal setting for a maternity shoot. There was flowing water, a winding path, and a plethora of greenery. The color green evokes a feeling of hopefulness, responsibility, wealth, forgiveness, comfort and energy. This optimistic vibe that green brings to these photos is exactly what Marissa and Lars need […]

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Mother in a beautiful long dress squats down cheek to cheek with her young son and they hold hands and post for the Martin Family Outdoor Session in Boulder Colorado

Family

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

Last November, I had the pleasure of photographing a mini family session at the South Mesa Trailhead in Boulder, CO. As a photographer, I am always captivated by the stunning scenery this location has to offer. It was truly a pleasure to capture the Martin Family outdoor session at this scenic spot. Their son was […]

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Little girl running to her dad for how to prepare kids for photoshoots by Catherine Chamberlain Photography

Education

How to Prepare Kids for Photoshoots

Potentially, the only thing harder than settling on which photographer to use to capture your family, would be your family not cooperating on picture day. When spending good money on photos, the goal is to get the most out of them. In this blog we will discuss several pointers on how to best prepare kids […]

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Northern Colorado couple looks at each other and share a moment with a mountainous background in Colorado

Couples

Boulder Snowy Mountain Session | South Mesa Trailhead

It is always interesting to see how fate can help determine the person we are meant to be with. That was the case for Travis and Alyssa. Neither of them are native to Colorado. Travis is from Michigan and Alyssa is from Louisiana. It may seem as though their paths would never have reason to […]

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