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.
Read MoreThey 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.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreVal 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!
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreDew 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.
Read MoreI 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!
Read MoreSarah, 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.
Read MoreLatasha, 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.
Read MoreIn 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!
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAfter 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!
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreApps 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.
Read MoreDo 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.
Read MoreThese 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.
Read MoreDo 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.
Read MoreSometimes the most magical place is right in your backyard. I’m grateful I had early morning light and fern-filled woods to explore with a dear family.
Read MoreThis 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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