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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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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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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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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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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 Adventure with Naomi + Eric - New Hampshire Winter

Fresh snow and a sunny afternoon that made for some downright magical photos. I’m in love. They’re in love. Don’t you want to be, too? Enter Narnia with us on this outdoor winter portrait session in New Hampshire.

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