Looking for something casual and relaxed, but also somehow incredibly meaningful and unique? While it sounds like a unicorn ask, an at home maternity photo session can tick all these boxes. Dinner in the garden, followed by snuggling in the setting sun in my sweatpants?? Helllll yes. I’ve loved this couple since we first met at their engagement session in RiNo, and I was over the moon to find out they were soon going to be a family of three. K asked if there was a possibility we could meet up in their (new!) home, and I jumped at the chance to photograph them in a space t ..read more

I have a lot of client who get in touch, thinking they’ll need to choose a location for their session – how do you figure out what to go? But what if you just need a pretty backdrop? Do you stay in town or go to the mountains?? Lucky for you, I’ve been doing this for ages, and have a TON of favorite spots in my back pocket. This is a quick guide to the pros/cons/details for some of my favorite general locations in the Cheyenne area. If you read through this and find the perfect spot for the session? Awesome! But if you still have no idea (or are overwhelmed by the thought of having to choose ..read more

Thanks to being one of my clients from a lifetime ago, this awesome Cheyenne family is alllll over my website! I’ve photographed all three of their girls as newborns, and it makes me so darn happy every single time I see them. We tried something a bit new for this session, and managed to hit the one?? Saturday in April that it was warm, not windy, and sunny! That’s an accomplishment, even in summer. They requested a mural theme session since the trees were still bare, with blossoms weeks away from blooming. And we succeeded! This family session consisted of a couple different locations in Chey ..read more

After almost a decade in business and meeting other photographers, I frequently get the question: “How do I start a photography business?” I hate having to break it to them that about 20% of the job is the Fun Stuff, but the other 80% (the Business Stuff) takes up most of your time! This post assumes that you already have the Fun Stuff handled – camera, lens, social media profiles. I’m going to focus on the things no one tells you about when you first start your business: insurance, taxes, and websites. Disclaimer: while I did take a couple classes on finances in college thanks to an engineeri ..read more

Curt Gowdy State Park is one of my favorite places in southeast Wyoming. Trail running, mountain biking, wildflowers, paddleboarding…I live in Wyoming for the outdoor opportunities, and Curt Gowdy doesn’t disappoint! When I have clients get in touch wanting an iconic Wyoming view, Curt Gowdy State Park is at the top of my list. Pine trees, big skies, aspens, sagebrush – all the best parts of Wyoming! It’s also a relatively short drive from Cheyenne (30 minutes) and is easy to find. Location Details Pass required? Yes. $7/vehicle for WY residents, $12/vehicle for non-residents Add ..read more

I met N + D at their awesome mid-century home in Longmont, CO, for an at home newborn photo session on a gorgeous late fall day. I was in love with their house as soon as I pulled up – just the perfect amount of sunshine, warmth and coziness for newborn photos with their sweet babe (and two pups!). Longmont has a special place in my heart – my husband grew up in a home on the west side of Longmont, and my in-laws still live there, so I spend most holidays and birthdays at their home. I’ve photographed weddings at Roosevelt Park and Oskar Blues Oak Room, painted pottery at Crackpot ..read more

Deciding what to wear for family photos might be the most stressful part of the family photo process – finding clothes that look good AND that everyone will wear?? When faced with what seems like unlimited options, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to even start. Where to Start: one outfit Start small! Is there an outfit that is a Must Have for your session? Did you find the perfect skirt at Anthro? Is there a shirt that looks freaking amazing on your spouse? Will your toddler only wear one specific type of dress from Target?? Start with one outfit, and use that for th ..read more

This senior session at Lory State Park in Fort Collins is summer in photo form. Sunflowers, SO much sunshine, tall grass, warm enough to wade in the water…I’m writing this while watching the snow fall outside my window, and very much wishing for those warm August evenings in the foothills! Teagan wanted a location with water, so I knew Lory State Park is where we had to go. Located on the western edge of Horsetooth Reservoir, it’s has a bit more variety than the steep cliffs on the eastern side of the water. That said, there isn’t much shade until the sun dips behind the mountains, so you have ..read more

This session stole my heart for SO many reasons! I met K+L in the summer of 2021, when I helped with their engagement session in the RiNo district. While they had a Wyoming wedding (hello, Jackson Hole), I headed back to Denver for their in-home maternity session in summer 2023 (blog coming soon!), and finally got to meet their new baby during their newborn photo session in late 2023. K and L now live in an adorable home in northwest Denver. Tree-lined streets, Craftsman porches, patio beers…I can see why they haven’t left Colorado! We spent a lovely morning hanging out in their s ..read more

It can feel really daunting to plan a family photo session! You finally got your spouse on board with photos, you've finally found the perfect location, at the perfect time, and (hopefully) found the perfect photographer for your family. Now what? I know the stress that family photo planning can bring, so I'm here to pass along my top ten tips for family photos! These are real-life tested experiences, with hundreds of family sessions under my belt. While this post is directed at clients preparing for a family session, it can also apply to parents planning for a newborn or senior session, or ev ..read more