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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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As a photographer, I understand that life can get in the way of planning family photo sessions, especially when it comes to capturing those all-important senior photos. Recently, I had the pleasure of working with Amberlee, who reached out just days before our session. She was in a bind and needed to get photos done […]
Allow me to reintroduce myself. To my clients, I am still the Catherine Chamberlain Photography you have come to love and trust. What you may not know is that I have expanded my business to include coaching photographers on how to scale up their own businesses. With a degree and background in teaching, I’m rediscovering […]
We recently had the pleasure of capturing a stunning maternity session at the Highlands Ranch Mansion. This iconic location, with its timeless charm and picturesque surroundings, provided the perfect backdrop for the radiant expectant mother. The session was taken by my talented associate, Rima, who has an eye for capturing the beauty and essence of […]
There’s something magical about an outdoor spring family session, especially in Denver, Colorado, where the pink and white blossoms create a breathtaking backdrop. My associate Stephanie had the pleasure of photographing the Kraemer family amidst these stunning blooms. The setting was absolutely perfect, with the vibrant colors of spring enhancing the light and airy style […]
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 […]
Fellow family photographers, I’ve got some handy tips for you regarding considerations when location scouting. First off, let’s talk about lighting. You need to determine what would provide good lighting for the time of day you want to shoot. Find out if there is open shade for you to do longer minis because as the […]
These Realm Studio personality portraits are more than just black and white photographs; they’re windows into the colorful souls of children. During each session I aim to capture the essence of every child’s unique personality. From the silly giggles to the mischievous look in their eyes, these portraits serve as timeless reminders of the joy […]
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 the things I aim to do for my clients beyond taking their pictures and delivering beautiful galleries is educating them on best photography practices. For example, one of the things I like to do is inform people on what to expect at the session, showcase what types of sessions I offer, and even […]
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 […]
Not everyone wakes up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, but Nico sure did! This early Buckingham Park cake smash session was momentous because it captured a very special milestone for the Agnello family. While commemorating Nico’s first year of life, it also marks an end to the baby stage. That is why I didn’t want to miss […]
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