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Colorado Family Adventures

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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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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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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: A Couple of Dog Lovers - Golden, Colorado

The moody fog and yellow leaves certainly made up for the lack of golden sun at my first photoshoot in Golden, Colorado. We met up by the Clear Creek river trail where they often go to grab coffee and go for walks with their dog.

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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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5 Apps That Every Outdoor Enthusiast Needs

Apps that help you understand your surroundings are great for families, nature nerds, or beginners. I use these 5 apps to help me learn about and capture beauty in nature.

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

Do you love the outdoors? Make some memories this fall and get outside for a portrait photo session. I’ll make it easy to capture your family doing what you love most.

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Outdoor Family Photography: Winter Fun at Jackson Landing - New Hampshire

This family picked the best natural area to explore in the morning light. We lucked out with a beautiful sunny day to create photo memories from exploring a woodland trail to playing by the river.

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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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