If you have a dog, your family photos might not feel complete without them there! Trust me, I know animals are a treasured member of the family. I’ve put together 8 tips to include your dog in family photos to ensure that both you and your dog are happy during your family session.  8 Tips […]

A few weeks ago we celebrated all the amazing dads out there on Father’s Day! In honor of Father’s Day I decided to host Father’s Day Mini Sessions (for the whole family) at Golden Ponds in Longmont, CO. I was so excited to pay tribute to the dads and take a moment to recognize all […]

Some may be wondering what the difference is between a mini session vs a full session. More than that you might be wondering which one is right for you. Today we are going to take a look at both sessions. I’ll provide an overview of both minis and full sessions so that you have all […]

Today I wanted to switch it up a little and share all about our recent family adventure! Over Easter weekend our family headed to Moab, Utah for family vacation along with my oldest of three brothers and his family. They are from Seattle and have never visited Moab before! Since it has been on their […]

It has been pretty windy in Colorado this year. More so than usual. Thankfully, the day of these Apple Orchard Mini Sessions at Ya Ya Orchard in Longmont, CO only a lovely, gentle breeze greeted us. In addition to the perfect weather, every family I photographed looked amazing as usual! Not only that, but the […]

As a family photographer, I know that it can be stressful for my clients when they are trying to style and coordinate outfits for their family. The larger the group, the more stressful it can be. I wanted to help my clients get ready for their family photos and take away the stress associated with […]

As we are coming off of Mother’s Day weekend, I wanted to take a moment to recognize all the wonderful moms out there! Being a mom is the hardest job in the world, but the most rewarding! As a family photographer, I see moms all the time pouring their love out onto their kids. This […]

When it comes to picture locations, Colorado has no shortage of beautiful natural scenery.  With such a stunning landscape all around, it makes for some amazing photo backdrops! Today, I will be highlighting my Northern Colorado Top 10 Locations for Family Photo Sessions! Between the mountain views, gorgeous river settings, and lovely open fields, there […]

I love capturing extended families. Family is such an important part of my life and I never want to take it for granted. It’s fun to look back on pictures with my kids and see the memories we have created, both with our immediate family and with their grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. Needless to […]

I had the greatest time capturing this sweet family for their vibrant Golden Ponds family portraits. Mom and dad, Courtney and Adam, met me at Golden Ponds in Longmont, Co, with their adorable dog, Ginny, and their sweet little guy, Emmette! I couldn’t get enough of this precious baby boy! Emmette is six months old, […]

You might remember a few of these family members from a blog I published recently! I captured the LaPoint family in the fall when their grandma was visiting from out of town. A few weeks after that wonderful Buckingham Park Family Session in Boulder, CO, I captured more of this beautiful family while the husband’s […]

 A stunning fall day, not a cloud in the sky, warm weather, an absolutely gorgeous mountain view, and a beautiful, fun-loving family … as a photographer, it doesn’t get much better than that! The Perna Family’s Golden Ponds Fall Family Portraits in Longmont Colorado checked off each of those boxes. For mid-October, it was a […]