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A Year in the Life of June | Colorado Family Photographer

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First birthday sessions are my favorite to capture and I was lucky enough to have a few in September.  I spent June’s entire birthday weekend chasing her, literally.  Watch her Yearbook Film below and I am sure you can get a sense of just how mobile (and vocal) she is.  Happy Birthday sweet girl!   […]

Boulder Family Photography | An Afternoon with the McNamees

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Boulder Family Photography – I could have photographed them all day.  Seriously.  In case you missed the preview, you can see it here.  I was excited about this session, but had no idea how much fun it would be.  While I was finishing up the editing I had to take another trip to Lucky Pie […]

i’m your big sister – golden, co newborn photography

newborn photography sessions

i am still working on this session but from the perspective of the big sister i am going to post this sneak peek   and just because there can be no newborn post without feet…  

kate t. parker’s breakout – personal growth

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ramblings on a friday morning… i just finished reading kate’s 59 page pdf from her breakout session.  basically it is ramblings from inside her head on her journey as an artist and professional photographer.  this is not a how-to on light, business, or really anything else.  if you are open while you read about her […]

the way i view the holidays | colorado lifestyle photography

storytelling photography sessions

this is the first holiday experience my daughter has really enjoyed.  up until now she had no clue who santa was, had no interest in presents (even on her birthday a few months ago), or cared about a tree. this year was different.  she was super shy with santa, but didn’t cry.  she was so […]

top 12 of 2012 : year in review | colorado lifestyle family photographer

as i wait for the new year to come i reflect on my growth as a photographer this year and the changes i have made for the business in 2013.  more on the changes in the business tomorrow but tonight i am trying to pick my favorite shots for 2012 and find myself struggling to […]

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