Garden of the Gods

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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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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Gorgeous Maternity Photos at High Point Overlook in Garden of the Gods

One of my favorite things about being a Colorado Springs maternity photographer is how many options I have for gorgeous, natural backdrops for my photoshoots. I absolutely love the scenery here and was so excited to share one of my favorite spots with this wonderful couple. These soon-to-be parents contacted me for maternity and newborn

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Where to Take Pictures in Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods is a beautiful attraction in Colorado Springs, and one of my most-requested locations for family photos. Because it’s so popular (and large–with tons of hiking trails), navigating the park for taking pictures can be a little tricky, but don’t worry, I’m here to help! Here are my three favorite places for

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