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what to include in a lifestyle photography portfolio – boulder lifestyle photography

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you have heard me talk about this before, in winter in colorado there is a lot of time to work on the business and personal shooting since the weather is unpredictable and cold! one task i am working on is my portfolio.  when you shoot as much personal stuff as i do (see daily project […]

real moments… golden, co lifestyle maternity photography

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some might call them “outtakes” I call them the “real” moments… by the way who wants to explain to the 4 year old how the baby got in mommy’s belly?  any takers?     Looking for a maternity, newborn or family photographer in the Boulder, Colorado area?  Colie James Photography offers lifestyle maternity, newborn, and […]

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

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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 […]

traveling lifestyle photography sessions 2013 | heading east

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I am ready to announce my East Coast traveling sessions for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.  Tentatively I will be taking sessions June 1 – June 8th.  Additional information including a more concrete schedule will be available in the coming weeks. If you are interested in a lifestyle session and want first crack at […]

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