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As we approach the end of the year, it’s always fun to reflect on the last twelve months – particularly all of the amazing people I’ve met, the places we’ve visited, and all of the special moments we’ve captured together. Here, I’ve carefully selected one photo from (almost) every one of this year’s sessions. I […]

Year in Review: 2021

Branding
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The search for a photographer can be tedious if you’re not sure what to look for. Maybe you’ve searched on social media. Maybe you’ve googled “photographers near me” and came up with so many results that you’re not sure where to start. I’m here to tell you that it’s so much more than just scrolling […]

You Might Be My Client If…

Family
family photo having fun and playing game
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The absolute best part about eloping is that there are no rules. There are few vendors needed (except a fabulous photographer, of course), no guests to invite, and no one to impress other than your better half! If you’re in the early stages of planning an elopement, I encourage you to begin by selecting a […]

5 Reasons to Elope in Colorado

Elopements
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As a kid, I was always in awe of the magic of Santa (and the Easter bunny, tooth fairy, etc.). Even as an adult, I still enjoy anything otherworldly and magical (I read a lot of Leigh Bardugo, V.E. Schwab, and of course J.K. Rowling!) So, in our family, it gives me great joy to […]

Ways to Keep the Magic of Santa Alive

Tips and Tricks
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There’s nothing more beautiful than photos captured during a winter session. Just imagine holding hands with your other half while strolling through a fresh blanket of snow, or building a snowman with your little ones as the white flakes swirl all around you. While living in the Mile High City, I’ve learned some tricks to […]

How to Stay Warm During a Winter Session

Tips and Tricks
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I’m such a fan of gift giving- particularly during the holidays. And whether it’s a heartfelt project I’ve created myself or something unique and store bought, my family and friends have received a number of gifts involving photographs over the years. There are some pretty clever and beautiful things you can buy or create yourself […]

10 Photo Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Tips and Tricks
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For this sweet family’s session, in this unseasonable warm fall we’ve had, we got one of the few cold and super blustery days. We chose Standley Lake Regional Park for our session, a 1,200 acre reservoir in Westminster, Colorado. On this particular day, the water didn’t help with the crisp wind, but they were super […]

Standley Lake Park Colorado Family Session

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I first picked up a camera about 14 or 15 years ago. It was around the same time that I also joined a community of hobbyist photographers in Washington DC. We had so much fun as a group, roaming all over the nation’s capital, taking photos of the city, its people, and sharing our work […]

Great Falls Virginia Family Session

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I know this sweet family through their oldest daughter who went to school with my boys until this past year. I love when clients turn into friends, but it’s also so meaningful when friends turn into clients. I’m so flattered when friends trust me to capture their families! We decided to meet up at Denver’s City […]

City Park Denver Colorado Family Session

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A photography session is such a great way to document the fleeting moments in our lives so the memory of them can last forever. Part of taking your session to the next level is having your photos professionally printed. There are a number of reasons this step is such an important one to take, so […]

6 Reasons You Should Print Your Photos

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