I've photographed Stephanie's family for years. Through two pregnancies, two newborns, and more family sessions than I can count. After losing her husband and moving across the country, she brought her three kids back to Colorado Springs to return to Garden of the Gods, the last place we photographed them before they left. This session wasn't just photos. It was a reunion, a reclaiming, and one of the most meaningful evenings I've ever spent behind a camera.

A small, late-spring offering at Ute Valley Park in Colorado Springs. Four Mother's Day mini sessions on May 11, 2026, for the moms who are usually behind the camera. Includes five hand-edited images, the option to upgrade to your full gallery, and personalized styling support. Physical gift certificates available.

Figuring out what to wear for family photos doesn't have to be overwhelming. This complete guide covers everything, colors that photograph beautifully, how to coordinate without matching, outfit ideas for moms, dads, kids, and babies, plus Colorado-specific guidance for every season and location. From mountain meadows to red rocks to golden fields, here's how to dress your family so you can stop stressing and just show up.

Two sisters. Their husbands. Three kids, the youngest only a few months old. Seven people standing on a mountain together because this was the week, and this was the place, and sometimes you just make it happen. Extended family photography at Cottonwood Pass near Buena Vista, September aspens, silver light through rain clouds, and a journey from the trailhead to the Continental Divide.

Family photography at Great Sand Dunes National Park is unlike anything else in Colorado. Towering dunes, golden hour light that turns the sand to amber, and the kind of wide-open space that lets a family just be. Jessica and Mitchell brought their whole crew, kids, grandparents, and their Newfoundland, for an evening session that started in the trees and chased the sun all the way to the horizon. This is what a Wild collection session looks like, and it's worth every mile of the drive.

Alyssa and Carsten traveled to Colorado to marry themselves, no officiant, no witnesses, just the two of them speaking vows in a mountain meadow near Lake George as the golden hour light wrapped around them. This LGBTQ mountain elopement is a quiet, sun-drenched celebration of what self-solemnizing in Colorado makes possible: two people, one decision, and all the space in the world to simply be married.

You don't have to match. In fact, please don't. This guide breaks down how to coordinate your family's outfits so everyone looks connected without looking like a catalog ad. Learn the anchor piece strategy, how to build a palette, why texture and layers matter, and specific guidance for moms, dads, kids, babies, and extended families. Plus realistic tips for busy parents who don't have time to overthink it.

Family photos hold entire seasons of our lives, yet in a digital world, they’re easier to lose than we expect. Online galleries and cloud storage are helpful, but they aren’t always permanent.

This post gently walks through three simple, realistic ways to back up your family photos so they’re cared for long after the moment they’re taken, in a way that honors both your memories and your real life.

Every year I open a tiny handful of spots for families, lovers, and little ones who want their 2026 story photographed with tenderness and truth. This is my once-a-year Black Friday sale, slow, heartfelt, and just for the ones who’ve been waiting.

Cassidy’s graduation called for something special—a family session wrapped in love, sunlight, and celebration. We explored a beautiful, tucked-away spot on Air Force Academy land in Colorado Springs (accessible to those with military ID!) and soaked up golden hour in the mountains. Her son Solomon brought all the expressions and sweet mama snuggles, and we ended the evening with magic in the meadow.

The colors that photograph beautifully in July aren't the same ones that work in October. This guide breaks down the best color palettes for spring, summer, fall, and winter in Colorado, plus location-specific guidance for mountain meadows, red rocks, golden fields, and snow. Learn which colors pop, which ones disappear, and how to choose a palette that works for your family and your backdrop.

Jess and Brooks’ elopement at King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s Field of Vision Festival in Buena Vista was a once-in-a-lifetime blend of love, music, and art. From a low-sun ceremony at Meadow Creek to portraits by Jason Galea’s surreal TV installation, their day wove together Colorado’s wild beauty and the festival’s psychedelic spirit. This post dives into their story, and why Field of Vision is one of the most unique places to elope in Colorado.

Some sessions feel like a continuation of a story already in motion. Jenn and Brandon invited me to capture their maternity photos months before Levi was born, so stepping into their home for his newborn session felt natural and connected. We began with sunrise in the tall grasses of a nearby park, joined by their sweet pup Aro, before moving into the cozy corners of their home.

This session shows why in-home newborn photography is such a powerful way to capture the earliest days of life, authentic, calm, and rooted in the spaces families already love. From the golden light of morning to the layered details of their home, every moment reflected the beauty of this new chapter together.

In downtown Littleton, we traded sweeping mountain views for colorful walls, bold textures, and the energy of the city. For this editorial-inspired styled session, Angela and Errol stepped into the roles of bride and groom, with Angela wearing a stunning AW Bridal gown that photographed like a dream.

This session was all about contrast, elegance against grit, softness set inside city lines. From quiet laughter tucked between alleyways to dramatic portraits framed by architecture, the result was a gallery that proves love can be art anywhere, mountains or city streets.

Brainard Lake at golden hour is nothing short of breathtaking, and this family session captured all the magic, glowing light, mountain views, and the sweetest, most connected moments. With its easy access and stunning scenery, this spot is perfect for families who want a relaxed yet epic Colorado photo experience. Whether the kids were twirling by the water or snuggled up in their parents' arms, every moment felt natural, love-filled, and effortlessly beautiful.

If you’re dreaming of a mountain family session with golden light and heartwarming moments, Brainard Lake is an incredible choice. This session was a perfect mix of adventure and ease, and I can’t wait to share more from this unforgettable evening in the Rockies!

Garden of the Gods is one of the most romantic places in Colorado Springs to propose. From glowing red rocks at sunrise to hidden overlooks at sunset, it’s a landscape built for unforgettable love stories.

This guide shares the best proposal spots, from iconic landmarks to quiet corners known only to locals. With timing tips, celebration ideas, and real examples from Cade & Nicky and Kyle & Raquel, you’ll find everything you need to plan your own perfect proposal.

Kyle had been planning for months to propose to Raquel during their Colorado Springs vacation. After six years together, he knew Garden of the Gods, with its timeless red rocks and sweeping mountain views, was where he wanted to ask her to marry him.

Even with rain showers and last-minute pivots, the moment unfolded perfectly. On a quiet overlook, Kyle dropped to one knee and Raquel’s joy lit up the evening. Their session flowed seamlessly from surprise proposal to tender, joy-filled portraits, proof that Garden of the Gods is one of the most romantic places to propose in Colorado.

Cade and Nicky’s couples session at Garden of the Gods held a beautiful surprise, a proposal on a quiet overlook just as the red rocks lit up at golden hour. What began as laughter in the rain turned into tears of joy and a heartfelt yes.

This post shares their full story: how Cade planned the perfect moment, why Garden of the Gods is one of the most romantic places to propose in Colorado Springs, and how a couples session can make a proposal even more meaningful.

Katie and her kids, Felix and Ophelia, are the kind of family that make this work feel timeless. From Felix’s first session as a baby to their fall portraits near Wilkerson Pass, and now their adventure at The Paint Mines, their bond has always been the heart of the story.

This session was full of running, laughter, and the kind of big, anchoring hugs that say everything about love. In this post, I share their Paint Mines family session, why permits matter at this protected park, and why these three will always remind me what family photography is truly about.

Two months before their wedding, Aili and Austin celebrated their love with an engagement session at Lake George, a spot that offered both intimacy and wide-open Colorado mountain views. The light fell golden across pale stone, wildflowers filled the meadows, and their laughter carried through it all.

This post shares their story, why engagement sessions matter, and why Lake George is one of the best Colorado engagement photo locations. From laughter to legacy, these photos capture a chapter that makes the wedding day even more meaningful.