summer family photos

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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Unforgettable Summer Family Vacation Photos at Ute Valley Park

Summer Family Vacation Photos at Ute Valley Park People often think about booking a family photoshoot for big events like the birth of a baby, but what about all of life’s other special moments? Family vacations usually get documented with just a few snapshots, but if you’re traveling to a gorgeous destination a vacation can

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The 3 Absolute Best Places for Summer Family Photos in Colorado Springs

As a family photographer, I am always on the lookout for the perfect photo spot. And I’ve done a lot of exploring in this beautiful area so that when it comes time for summer family photos in Colorado Springs, you don’t have to wonder where the best places are. All you have to do is

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