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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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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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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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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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Family of four sit on a blanket at McKay Lake in Broomfield, CO

Mini Session

McKay Lake Mini Sessions | Broomfield, CO

These McKay Lake mini sessions were taken with all the right elements of a crisp autumn morning. To capture photos within the golden hour just after sunrise requires getting up early but it is worth the extra effort to capture the soft lighting it provides. You may have heard of the more commonly referred to […]

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Expecting couple pose as father looks out over a river and wife smiles at the camera for Angello Family Maternity Session at Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, CO

Maternity

Agnello Family Maternity Session | Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, CO

The opportunity to serve clients again is truly the greatest compliment. I had the privilege of capturing their son’s cake smash back when he turned one-year-old, so when they requested that I be the one to capture their Agnello Family Maternity Session, I felt honored! This time we were able to get some pictures with […]

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Toddler boy focused at upclose smiles for the camera with expecting parents kissing in the background during Peterson Family Maternity Session | Ya Ya Orchard Longmont, CO

Maternity

Peterson Family Maternity Session | Ya Ya Orchard Longmont, CO

One of the wonderful aspects of friendship is that when your friends experience something great in their lives, you have the opportunity to share in their joy and celebrate alongside them. The Peterson Family maternity session was exactly that for me because they are personal friends of mine. They will soon be a family of […]

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family of three pose at Buckingham Park Maternity Session

Maternity

Buckingham Park Maternity Session in Boulder, Colorado

One advantage of living in Northern Colorado is the opportunity to take pictures outdoors. Nature provides a perfect backdrop. While a studio is very predictable and customizable, there is something about a great photo taken outside. This outdoor Buckingham Park maternity session was simply elegant. Family Photo Session in Boulder, CO Nicole reached out to […]

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mom and dad holding belly during maternity session in Northern Colorado

Maternity

Rocky Mountain National Park Maternity Session at Sprague Lake and Moraine Park | The Riley Family

This beautiful maternity session at Sprague Lake and Moraine Park was a joy to capture. When Christine reached out to me about working with them, I was elated because I personally know this couple. Maternity sessions are always a very special season of life to photograph, and this was no exception. Christine is a radiant […]

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Garden of the Gods couple gazing into eyes while holding belly

Family

Colorado Springs, CO Summer Maternity Session at Garden of the Gods

I’m thrilled to be able to share this Colorado Springs summer maternity session at Garden of the Gods with you today! When the Gross family reached out about maternity photos, I knew this would be the perfect session for my assistant photographer to capture. There is something so special about maternity sessions. You can see […]

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mom and dad hands making heart shape on baby bump in Longmont, CO

Education

The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist for Mom

You probably know yourself well enough to determine if you are the type of person who is typically early, on time, or late. With baby on the way, there is a lot to prepare for. One of the things you can take care of ahead of time is preparing to go to the hospital for […]

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Maternity

Buckingham Park Summer Maternity Session Boulder, CO | The Crombrouze Family

Maternity sessions are some of my favorite sessions! I love capturing the glow of mom-to-be as she carries her sweet baby! It is such a fleeting time in life – one that we often don’t fully appreciate until it is over. This is why I am a huge advocate for documenting this special moment in […]

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Maternity

Buckingham Park Maternity Session in Boulder, CO | Colorado Maternity Photographer

This amazing woman, Carol, I have had the pleasure of knowing for over 10 years! In fact, I was actually her high school teacher back when I had recently graduated from college. Carol and her husband have recently moved to Colorado and are now expecting their first child. I was super excited when they asked […]

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