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Denver Newborn Photography – If you need a little sunshine

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Denver Newborn Photography – The best movies are the ones that continue to make you laugh or cry each time you watch them.  Sometimes when I need a little pick me up I just watch a few of my own films.  Guaranteed to brighten your day! If you are looking for a newborn photographer in or […]

Small Business Saturday Sale 2016 – Take 20 on the things I love

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Start 2017 with a bang… and some photographs! I have said many times the thing I love most about my job is really getting to know my clients.  With this in mind, I have decided to make this year’s annual Small Business Sale all about creating Fusion Films for the clients that invest a significant […]

Boulder Newborn Photography – The first snow

hospital newborn photography

This beautiful boy was born on the first snow of the season.  He came a few days before his due date just in time for his first Thanksgiving on the outside.  Here is a sneak peek, more is on the way 🙂 Looking for a newborn photographer in the Boulder, Colorado area?  Colie James Photography offers […]

Family Photojournalism – Going back to Cali

travel documentary family photography

      Looking for a family photographer to tell the everyday stories of your family? Colie James is a documentary family photographer offering maternity, newborn, and family photography sessions that tell the story of you wherever you call home. For additional information on family photography sessions please click here.

The battle of the 24mm prime lenses for this documentary family photographer

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If you have ever read one of my gear reviews they are NOT about doing rigorous testing in controlled environments to examine data in a scientific way.  If you want to read one of those there is no shortage of available sources. I also want to put it out there I am a Sigma Fan […]

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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