Family

Sunrise or Sunset for Family Photos?

If you’ve done much research about the best times to get family photos, you’ve probably heard about golden hour lighting. This magic hour happens at both sunrise and sunset, creating a lovely golden glow that is universally flattering and that avoids harsh contrasts of light and shadow that can be distracting in your photographs. But […]

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Garden of the Gods Summer Family Photo Session

This sweet family contacted me about getting updated photos for their growing family, and I was delighted to help! Regularly updating your family photos is important at every stage, but I feel like it’s particularly crucial when kids are little. They just grow and change so much and so fast. If you blink you might

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Family Photoshoot at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs

I absolutely loved doing this family photoshoot at the Broadmoor Hotel! If you’re not familiar with it, the Broadmoor is an amazing resort tucked close to the mountains here in Colorado Springs. While people travel all over the world to visit the Broadmoor (it’s an especially popular destination for weddings) I feel so lucky that

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My Favorite 2025 Colorado Springs Photography Locations

Colorado is so gorgeous in the springtime—and honestly, all the time! As we move into better weather and more opportunities for outdoor photos, I thought I should share an updated list of my favorite 2025 Colorado Springs photography locations. I know I’ve shared some of my top spots before, but I’m always discovering (or rediscovering)

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Winter Family Photoshoot in Woodland Park, CO | Bailey Family

I’m so excited to share the images from this winter family photoshoot in Woodland Park, Colorado! Winter family photos are some of my favorites, and they’re especially beautiful here where we have some of the best scenery in the country—and where you can actually get a white Christmas most of the time! This family booked

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Top 9 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Colorado Springs

When you’re looking for what to do in Colorado Springs, there’s no shortage of ideas. I may be a little biased, but I truly think we’ve got something for everyone here—including the kids! If you’re a family with littles and need some inspiration for keeping the whole family entertained, I’ve got you covered. Here are

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Gold and Gorgeous Fall Family Photos in Woodland Park

I am absolutely in love with all the beautiful autumn colors. Not least because they make the best backdrop for fall family photos! This family knew they wanted some family photos with aspen trees, and I knew the perfect spot to suggest: Rainbow Gulch is a trail near Rampart Reservoir in Woodland Park, and it

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What to Wear to Your Christmas Mini Session | Outfit Inspiration

I am so excited for Christmas minis coming up in just a couple of weeks! If you’ve already booked with me, you might be wondering what to wear to your Christmas mini session. Here are some tips to get you started, plus a few mood boards with outfit inspiration to get the ideas flowing! Outfit

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Summer Family Photos at Garden of the Gods

I loved photographing this family during their vacation to Colorado Springs. (They are from Kansas City, Missouri.) They knew what this beautiful city has to offer for scenic backdrops and decided they wanted to take advantage of their vacation to get some updated family photos. I’m so glad they contacted me for these summer family

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