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Watch them grow – Broomfield Family Photography

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I just completed the 4th annual Merry Swanson Christmas session and just had to blog their growth. I have to cheat for year 1 because I didn’t get any images of just the three kids.  They were just so little.  Stay tuned to the blog because I have a lot of sessions to share including […]

Year 3 – Ava and Aidan (2017)

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I just took a peek at their 1st session blog post. The irony is not lost on me that both in 2015 and 2017 I photographed the same families in the same week.Let’s start with the annual “gimme a kiss” picture.  I know I know, it reminds you of my 90 second challenge.  They only […]

Lafayette Colorado Family Photography – Hello 8 Months

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Lafayette, Colorado Family Photography – So… first of all if you have not seen the first session in this Yearbook plan go take a look right now.  Then and ONLY then can you fully understand how much this sweet girl grew in 4 months!  We documented all the things that are amazing about this age.  […]

Denver Family Photojournalism – Merry Christmas to you?

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I am well aware we are barely approaching summer BUT I only have one more December slot for a Holiday session.  I have already booked my family’s holiday session for this year.  So if you typically trim your tree after Thanksgiving and you want your holiday traditions documented, let’s chat.  Not sure if a holiday […]

Lafayette, Colorado Family Photography – At home with the K family

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Lafayette, Colorado Family Photography – Talk about moments in Parenthood, I cannot believe this session has not hit the blog yet.  I actually had a blurb written up with some sneak peek images back in January, but I was waiting to make a few blog-friendly adjustments to the slideshow before I hit publish.  Shame on […]

5 must have shots from your in-home Lifestyle Newborn Photography

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The most important picture is the one you take.  Our children, well mine and other photographer’s in particular, are the most photographed generation.  When I go into a client’s home I am thinking about making pictures these children can pass on to their own children in a few decades.  I can see Chloe pulling out […]

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