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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

Family
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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

Family
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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

Family
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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

Tips and Tricks
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Santa sessions are around the corner and one of the top questions I get asked is, ‘What should my child wear to meet Santa?’ Well I have answers! This years set is soft and cozy featuring sage green, creme, and sparkles of silver and gold. Santa himself will of course be in red! So let’s […]

What to wear to your Santa Session

Tips and Tricks
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I have known this soon-to-be bride for a few years now. I’m always so honored when we have the chance to work together – whether on a boudoir shoot like we did a while back, or this time for her engagement session with her fiancé, Matt.  When Kristin first reached out to me about her […]

Bear Creek Lake Park Colorado Engagement Session

Couples
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The Denver area is full of scenery, and depending on where you are within Colorado’s capital city, you can find a wedding venue to suit any style or type of wedding. Whether it’s rustic and cozy, chic and elegant, or urban and industrial, there’s a venue to match that vision. Here I’m sharing some of […]

Denver Area Venues for Your Intimate Wedding

Elopements
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I love being able to capture families in places that are meaningful to them – and that’s always the perfect reason to schedule a session. I’m always flattered to be invited to photograph a special occasion, family trip, or getaway – whether in the mountains, at the beach, or beyond. But this time, I was […]

Keystone Colorado Family Session

Family
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If you know me, you know I love to cook a good meal, but I am not someone who can just throw things from scratch, I depend on a tried and true recipe! I love sharing things that work for me with you, and so as the temps are cooling off here in Colorado and […]

My Favorite Fall and Thanksgiving Recipes

Food