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I'm Catherine, and I'm so glad you're here! This blog is where I share beautiful client stories and photos, along with tips and strategies to help family photographers grow thriving businesses. Stick around and get inspired!
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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 […]
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. […]
Is there really a better way to bring in the New Year than by welcoming a precious newborn baby girl into the world? I’m sure that is exactly how the Miller family felt! If you are wondering what our session was like, imagine sitting in the living room with good friends. The conversation flowed so […]
Step into the home of the Schwartz family, where cuddles and giggles take center stage. This Schwartz family newborn session was a real-life fairytale, set against the backdrop of their comfy, sunlit haven. Their tiny newborn, the star of the show, filled every corner with her sweet presence. The familiar surroundings made everyone feel right […]
Summer seems to be flying by! It’s hard to believe that it is already July. I am in the midst of capturing families with nature’s beautiful summer backgrounds. This Red Rocks family session was taken by my associate, Danielle. If you are familiar with Colorado, you might be thinking of the famous Red Rocks located […]
Newborn sessions are in all actuality a fairly recent trend. I’m in my thirties and it wasn’t common for my mother’s generation to have a photographer come to your home and take a variety of pictures and poses captured in a cohesive style. While commemorative pictures were always taken, they needed to be developed to […]
Photographing a newborn is an incredible privilege, and I understand the immense trust parents place in me to capture their precious memories. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting a newborn session at Sugarhill Studio in Longmont, Colorado. While I also offer in-home sessions, there are some important considerations to keep in mind when preparing […]
Every child is unique, but it is fascinating to see how a child can exhibit different traits and characteristics due to their birth order. Second-born children tend to be more laid-back, probably because they need to learn to adapt to the wants and need of their sibling. They can also be competitive. This may be […]
Did you know that newborns typically sleep 14-17 hours over a 24-hour period according to the National Sleep Foundation? However, some newborns may sleep up to 18-19 hours, only waking every couple of hours to eat. As a newborn photographer, this makes my job a lot easier! A sleepy infant is easy to photograph. This […]
There aren’t many things in life that are sweeter than a sleeping newborn! There is just something about their tiny features, cute expressions, and sweet little sounds. This adorable little girl did amazing during her In-home Family Newborn Session! She didn’t mind being cuddled by mom and dad as she slept soundly. Grandma and Grandpa […]
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