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Colorado Family Adventures

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Winter Woods Outdoor Maternity Session in Durham, New Hampshire

Jess reached out last summer to share the news that she was expecting her first child with the hope that she might schedule a winter maternity session. It worked out perfectly to fit in the midst of my trip to visit family for the holiday season. We hiked through College Woods in Durham and the light was so gorgeous. Jess brought her two dogs along, including her young golden retriever puppy! I just about passed out from joy.

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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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Autumn Sunrise Hike to an Aspen Grove in Salida, Colorado

This was a fun half-day adventure session with the goal to capture Kristina’s love for our region along with her pup, Lucy. Lucy is a rescue from Leadville, Colorado and has been Kristina’s best friend and hiking companion ever since.

We met before sunrise at a trailhead and hiked to an aspen grove and meadow in the mountains. Can you tell Kristina and Lucy have a special bond? I think I have a new found love for Chihuahuas too. These photos melt my heart!

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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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Newborn Family Lifestyle and Fun by the River Adventure Session in Salida, Colorado

This early winter indoor/outdoor session capturing a family with a newborn and little boy was so fun. I’m grateful I got to connect with Jessie and Josh who are the local business owners of Ovierre Industries. Since December weather is a little chilly for capturing a newborn’s sweet features, we split our session between their family home and an outdoor area along the river in Salida. Even though we didn’t have snow in town in December, I always find our dried grasses pretty and the winter light magical.

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Natural Creekside Backyard Family Adventure Session in Salida, Colorado

After the Thanksgiving holiday, I captured this extended family in their creekside backyard surrounded by the National Forest in Salida, Colorado. We made sure to capture them next to the historic barn on the property and explore down to the creek, too. It just goes to show you don’t have to go on a hike for an outdoor family adventure. We found so many different backdrops for photos from rustic fences to their beautiful aspens.

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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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Morning in the Woods Family Adventure Session in New Durham, New Hampshire

I met Rebecca and her family early one August morning at a forest close to where I used to live in New Hampshire. My favorite part was how the sunlight streamed through the trees from a neighboring field. I had driven by this park many times when I lived in the area but never hiked the trails.

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Forest & Sea Family Adventure Session at Wells Reserve in Wells, Maine

They fell in love in Maine, moved away, had kids, and returned for family photos this summer. What a special session with my friends and their young boys. I was so excited when the timing worked out for us both to travel back to Maine this summer.

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Fall Fun Family Adventure Session in Salida, Colorado

From the river to the hills, this family had a fun fall adventure session in Salida, Colorado. We started out exploring along the Arkansas River near downtown. We let the little ones run, jump, climb, and play as they do best. After the kids got their fill by the water we took a short drive across the river to a hill overlooking Salida and the surrounding peaks.

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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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Golden Hour Aspen Adventure with a Dog-Loving Couple in Salida, Colorado

Val and Niko and their two dogs, Maci and Mocha, came up to Salida for an early morning hike to soak in the late September aspen color. I hope you can handle the amount of yellow and gold in this blog post!

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Summer Sunset by the River Family Adventure Session in Salida, Colorado

I love walking along the river and was grateful for the chance to capture Avery’s family memories in such a beautiful place. We met at part of the Salida River Walk one summer evening and let the kids play along the water’s edge and under the canopy of the beautiful cottonwoods and willows while I captured candids and portraits.

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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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River + Dog Love Adventure Engagement Session in Buena Vista, Colorado

Sarah, Glenn, and their pup, Indy, love getting outside together in the mountains and wanted an adventure engagement session at one of their favorite spots in Buena Vista, Colorado. They came up from Denver for a few days of camping, fishing, and exploring.

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Adventure Engagement Session at Red Rocks Canyon Open Space, Colorado Springs

Latasha, Jason, and their little pup Leelo met me in Colorado Springs after a bought of rain so everything was lush and green for their adventure engagement session at Red Rocks Canyon Open Space.

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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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