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Myth of Reality

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I posted some images on Instagram recently and a student commented on how “100% real” the moments and emotion I capture are.  I wrote a response, then I wrote a longer response. and suddenly I am now able to put down the words for a blog post that has been in draft mode for months. […]

Lafayette Colorado Family Photography – Holidays with June

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In-home Lafayette Colorado Family Photography sessions are my favorite.  A super short commute and plenty of laughs. I can get a sneak peek done before I would even get home from a session in Denver or Fort Collins. Business goal for 2018 is definitely more newborn and family photography sessions in Lafayette. On this day, […]

At home with the C Family

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Another year with the C family is in the books.  If you haven’t seen their previous (2015 and 2016) sessions be sure to watch their films.  You may see a pattern with the littlest member of the family and food, LOL.  While it was super windy outside when we went for a bike ride, but […]

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!   […]

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.  […]

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 […]

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