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Looking for a Colorado storytelling photography session in Boulder, Denver, Ft. Collins or the surrounding areas? Use the contact form at the top of the site for additional information.
Ever sit in your house on a Saturday morning after your kid just did THE cutest thing EVER (well until the next one) and think ‘I wish I had caught that with a camera’? Well that is the direction I am taking my business. I recently celebrated my 12th anniversary with my husband and the entire day I thought to myself ‘I really should have hired someone to come hang out with us today and document the day’. There is only so much you can do with a remote and tripod.
All sessions from Colie James Photography will now be Just as You Are: The Story of YOU. I will come to your house and document you doing the everyday things we take for granted. I am still offering newborns sessions, because this is how I have always photographed newborns. Maternity, yep still doing those too. All my sessions (newborn, family, maternity) will now take place in the comfort of your home.
What will a session like this entail? Well here is an example of a storytelling session. Can you see yourself in these pictures? I would love to tell your story.
Here is a bit of information on Parenthood Sessions (Storytelling). Updated 4/6/2017.
Q: What if I want a few outdoor pictures with my storytelling session, can we shoot any outside?
A: Of course. If you routinely play outside with your kids, take a talk, ride a bike, go to a local park we can still do all of these things as part of your storytelling session. This is the story of YOU. That would make a fantastic addition to your in-home shots. We can discuss all of this in your planning consultation.
Check out these blog posts for additional information on documentary family sessions.
5 Reasons Parenthood Family Sessions Rock
5 Ideas for your Family Documentary Session
Q: Do you still offer in-hospital newborn sessions?
A: Of course I would still love love love love LOVE to come capture your newborn and family in the hospital for a Visiting Hours Only session! These can be done individually or in addition to your in-home newborn session. Book your hospital newborn photography session.
Q: What is the difference between a Lifestyle and Storytelling session?
A: Ask three photographers and you will likely get three answers. For Colie James Photography it is the transition to even less guidance and more documenting as the story unfolds. For lifestyle sessions I would place you in the general vicinity of good light and capture the real moments. Then I would move you to a new spot with great light, get you set and again snap away looking for those moments of genuine emotion. For storytelling sessions I move around your everyday moments and document you.
Q: How many photos will be in my gallery?
A: The size of my galleries will increase as documenting your life inside your home tends to yield more pictures in a 2 hour in-home session than an hour session with the mountains as a backdrop or even downtown on the streets. Your full story will be told as it unfolded while I was there. All galleries for a full at-home session include a minimum of 50 images.
Q: Can we order additional products?
A: YES. I will offer photobooks, albums, canvases, wall prints, and digital files. I will be formally adding fusion slideshows to the products as well. **Fusion Films must be chosen at booking so that video is captured during your session.
Q: What is a Fusion Film?
A: Fusion Films include a mix of video clips and images from your session. The first below is a Fusion Film and the second is a Family Film (all video)
Q: I am really interested but my house is very small with little light.
A: Contact me because I am sure we can make it happen!
Not in my area? Would you like for me to travel to you for a storytelling session? I am always open to new areas to travel to! Send me an email and suggest your city as a new travel location for Colie James Photography.
Looking for a maternity, newborn or family photographer in the Boulder, Colorado area? Colie James Photography offers lifestyle maternity, newborn, and family photography sessions in Boulder, Fort Collins, Denver and the surrounding areas that tell the story of you and your family. For additional information on sessions please click here.
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