Garden of the Gods Engagement Session A Garden of the Gods engagement session in Colorado Springs featuring sweeping views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. I took Jordyn and Matt to my secret spot over at Garden of the Gods. Not too many people hang out over where I like to go and I like it that way. This engagement session was extra special because Jordyn is the niece of one of my favorite people in the world. I swear, their genes run strong because Jordyn and her Aunt Courtney look so much alike. So beautiful in all the ways. Jordyn and Matt are extra special people for yet another reason ..read more

Connecting with Your Photographer is Important, Here’s Why Having a connection with your photographer is important, friends. Creating rapport and a comfort level that feels good is something that should be strived for. This helps me, your photographer, document your authentic moments, naturally. Connecting with your photographer also allows them to understand your vision for the session and what’s important to you. I truly believe that the more you get to know the person documenting your heart, the better experience overall you are likely to have. I want to document your essence and tell your ..read more

Fall 2022 Colorado Springs Small Sessions 2022 Fall Small Sessions will be held on September 6, 7, and 8 in the evenings during the time of lovely light. To see available dates and times, check the calendar below. Small Sessions will take place in central Colorado Springs at the location pictured above. You will receive the exact location after booking. To secure your small session, complete the calendar section and the form collecting your information linked via the button below. An invoice will populate for you after you submit your information. Don’t forget to click the “submit and ..read more

Connected Family Session with a Pikes Peak View Connecting with your photographer is essential: Creating rapport and making the photo session experience time enjoyable helps you relax, resulting in candid images that tell stories. Building a relationship with your photographer prior to your session allows us to get to know each other, get to know each other's personalities, and will enable me to understand your needs more deeply. The more we know about what makes you tick, and what is important to you in your life, the easier it will be for me to authentically document your story. I want you ..read more

Guide to Street Photography “If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff” -Jim Richardson When I was asked to lead a mini session on street photography at the 2018 Dear Photographer Elevate + Grow Workshop in Portland, Oregon, I was humbled and honestly beside myself. The group of photographers that frequent the Dear Photographer community are inspiring, uplifting, and downright amazing (just take a look around their Facebook Page and you will see what I mean). I am blessed to be able to take part in such a lovely group. The Elevate + Grow 2019 Workshop th ..read more

Tokens from a Long Marriage, an Anniversary Session Where to begin? Dana and Tom, this is what 30 years together looks like, friends. Take a moment and soak it all in. Thirty years of laughter, all-nighters, frustration, blissful times, sad times, downright hellish times. I am sure that you two have seen it all with so much tread worn in your journey. When you connect so deeply that you don’t know how else to feel or think. What a world to live in. A world where you are each other’s anchor. Rooted in the ground so firmly that nothing can disturb the solid foundation. Maybe those are just wild ..read more

A Colorado Photographer’s List: Why I Love Dubsado! Whew! Dubsado is celebrating its 7th year in business! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FRIENDS! So, naturally, I wanted to pull this blog post up to the top of my list and talk to you again about why I LOVE Dubsado and what it has done for my business. So, hang tight, here are my Top Five Reasons Why, as a photographer, you NEED the client resource management software Dubsado in your life…like yesterday (I took the leap four years ago and never looked back). Dubsado is on sale for their 7th birthday! Plus, you’ll save an EXTRA 20% off with my referral code ..read more

Top Images of 2022 for Colorado Springs Family and Couples Photographer I don’t know how to end this year other than just letting that calendar roll over and a new one start. I also thought I should do “something year-end” for my business and I came up with this. A few of my favorites from each of the special friends I had a chance to hang out with this year. My own top images of sorts. Looking back through all the galleries this year, I started to feel overwhelmed with gratitude. This year hasn’t been the best for me on a personal level. Business was wonderful and all of you really made a di ..read more

Newborn Family Session in Castlewood Canyon Ashley and her crew were so beautiful to hang out with during this newborn session to celebrate baby Drew (and Ashley!) in the creek at Castlewood Canyon. If you venture just a little bit farther downstream there is a beautiful part of the creek that is perfect for splashing and exploring, without feeling too overwhelmed with littles in/near the water. Easy enough to get to for this new mama while carrying her newborn and her small boys. This is just the second time I have used this location and I can already tell it will be one I will travel to oft ..read more

Colorado Springs Family Session in Ute Valley Laura and her crew (pups too) came and hung out with me after a long time of waiting. We had to reschedule their family session at Ute Valley Park several times due to weather and changing schedules and all the things that come with doing this thing called life. Sometimes that happens, friends. Life gets in the way of doing the things that we want to do, the things we should do, and everything in between. It has been a while since I’ve blogged anything. If I am being honest, it is because I lack what to say, dear friends. Life has been hard lately ..read more