On any given day when I don’t have a photo session scheduled, you may find me out and about somewhere in Colorado Springs location scouting. I feel like I am in constant search for the best locations in and around Colorado Springs, even though I have probably seen a majority of them by now. Sometimes […]

February 11, 2026

How I Find the Best Locations for Outdoor Family Photos in Colorado Springs

#1. OUTDOOR FAMILY PHOTOS SHOULD NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FALL, ESPECIALLY IN COLORADO SPRINGS! Now that I have been through several fall seasons as a family photographer in Colorado Springs, I am baffled by the number of people who want their family photos taken in the Fall and just how few families are interested […]

December 10, 2025

5 Things I Wish My Family Photography Clients Knew

Deciding on an outdoor or in-home session for your family, maternity or newborn photos in Colorado Springs can be a very hard decision! Even I, as the photographer, have a hard time deciding which one I prefer. On one hand, you cannot beat the epic landscapes we have in and around Colorado Springs. Oh, and […]

July 10, 2025

In-Home Versus Outdoor Family Photos in Colorado Springs

What you wear plays a bigger role than you may think. Moms often tell me that this is the biggest thing they stress about when getting their family photos taken. First, it is important to check with your photographer. Different colors and levels of formality look good with different editing styles or types of photography. The […]

August 28, 2024

What to Wear for Outdoor Family Photos

Have you been wondering what the best time of day is to get your outdoor family photos taken in Colorado Springs? There are a lot of factors that go into what time is best for outdoor family photos, but lighting is EVERYTHING. The best lighting depends on your exact location, the time of year, etc. […]

December 29, 2023

What Time of Day is Best for Outdoor Family Photos?

When you have been dreaming about something for so long, you desperately want everything to go well. I was so nervous for my first official family photo session with my dear friends, Jessica and Keith. I felt confident in my photography skills, but orchestrating the perfect session is a completely different beast. Would we get […]

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July 14, 2023

My First Photo Session :: Colorado Springs

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