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Colorado Family Adventures

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Spring Walk by the River Family Adventure in Salida, Colorado

I love spring sessions in Salida! It rained so much this year and the landscape looked greener than I’ve ever seen it before. This sweet family recently moved to town and I had fun introducing them to this local property.

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Snowy Mountain Family Session in Twin Lakes, Colorado

I had so much fun capturing these family photos in Twin Lakes with my friend and fellow photographer, Kimi. It was quite cold with fresh fallen snow and beautiful sunshine. Her whole family was adorable.

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Clear Creek Autumn Extended Family Session in Golden, Colorado

You can’t beat afternoon sun and peak foliage along Clear Creek in Golden, CO.

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Seacoast Beach Family Adventure in Kittery, Maine

I loved capturing photos with this family in the Seacoast this fall. The overcast skies and stunning scenery meant I could point my camera in any direction and get beautiful light and tones. I love the rocks, the trees, and historic fort features, which was especially appealing for the kids to explore. It was fun seeing them run and play.

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Mount Molly Family Adventure Session in New Durham, New Hampshire

My favorite thing is to capture families in places that mean something special to them. These returning clients embraced this concept and picked Mount Molly in New Durham, New Hampshire for their family adventure this fall. Becky hiked this mountain while pregnant and it was the first hike they did as a family after their little one was born. It has beautiful views of pristine Merrymeeting Lake.

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Mountain Morning at the Lake Family Adventure in Salida, Colorado

This family session was a dream come true! I was so excited when my friend, Carly, requested a photo session during her family’s summer vacation in Colorado. Carly and I went through a 10-month-long Americorps program together in New Hampshire over a decade ago. We picked a spot at a lake high in the mountains not far from Salida. We snapped a few photos by the lake then walked a nearby trail to find more beautiful scenery. Plus, their son such a great little adventurer!

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Forest and Field Family Adventure Session in Epping, New Hampshire

On a humid, overcast morning with a tropical storm looming, I met Emma and her family at a favorite conservation property in southern New Hampshire. Thankfully the rain held off until after our session and we were able to hike a good amount on this adventure. We saw monarch caterpillars and pretty wildflowers everywhere!

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Autumn Morning by the River Family Adventure in Salida, Colorado

I met this family first thing in the morning on a beautiful, golden-leaf-lined trail by the Arkansas River in Salida. It had great autumn colors and stunning morning light. We explored the little paths here and there and ended the session on the riverbed itself.

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Morning in the Mountains Family Adventure Session in Buena Vista, Colorado

Dew clung to the August wildflowers and fog hung over the Arkansas River Valley when I met Kendal’s family in the early morning light. We explored parts of San Isabel National Forest at the base of the Collegiate Peaks between Buena Vista and Salida, Colorado. Needless to say, it was a stunning morning.

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Cottonwood Lake Family Adventure Session in Buena Vista, Colorado

I met Taylor’s family at Cottonwood Lake in Buena Vista shortly before the sun dipped behind the mountains in July. Their little boys explored the woods, rode bikes, and played by the water's edge. More fun sessions like this, please!

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Family Adventure Photography: Snowy Shavano in Salida, Colorado

In the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Salida, Colorado beneath the gaze of beautiful Mount Shavano in the Sawatch Range, I met a sweet and fun loving family for a winter outdoor adventure session. We even had tea time with cookies, a family tradition on every outdoor excursion. This isn’t a requirement for future shoots but it’s a damn good idea!

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Outdoor Family Photography: Autumn Creek Adventures - Poncha Springs, Colorado

After I moved to Colorado and saw the beautiful cottonwoods turn autumn yellow I started dreaming of a photoshoot in their golden light. I’m so grateful to this family who helped to make it happen!

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Outdoor Family Photography: Mother-Daughter Trail Adventure - Salida, Colorado

I love the special bond between mother and daughter. For this trail adventure session we had a grand old time hiking around and coming up with fun ideas for portraits. At first light this aspen stand glows like a holy place.

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Winter Photo Sessions - Outdoor Adventure / Natural Light / Colorado Family Photography

Do you love winter? Make some memories this winter and get outside for a portrait photo session. I’ll make it easy to capture your family doing what you love most. There’s no requirement for dressy outfits, make-up or perfect poses, so let your love for the outdoors and winter season bring out your joy and connection.

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Outdoor Family Photography - Bear Brook Love, Deerfield, New Hampshire

These pictures mean even more to me because I lived here and walked these trails for 3 years. I hope you can get a glimpse of how special Bear Brook is in these photos.

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Outdoor Family Photography: Winter Fun in the Woods - New Hampshire

Emma and her family’s winter jackets, knitted hats and enthusiasm for exploring really made this shoot colorful + fun. Plus, I will NEVER get enough of those tiny rosy cheeks. Their dog got to live her best life on our hike in the woods, too.

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Outdoor Family Photography: Exploring a Favorite Forest - New Hampshire

A family photo session with Sarah, Pete, and their two children 5 years after a sweet New Hampshire wedding at their home. Sarah asked if I would come explore a their favorite forest hike and we lucked out with a sunny late October afternoon.

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4th Annual Moose Mountains RunAround and Kids Snowshoe Shuffle

Bright sunlight. 4 inches of fresh powder. Just over a mile of trail weaving through stunning hemlock-beech-oak-pine forest. An intrepid crowd of snowshoe racers made their way around the course loop twice at a local ski area in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. 

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