This unprecedented time in my 36 year history has me questioning a lot of things lately. I’ll be 100% transparent here, I am an extrovert that thrives on social interaction. Just the thought of social distancing gives me a panicky-trapped feeling deep down inside. Now, I’m not telling you this to be whiny, to incite fear, or to say I don’t agree with social distancing. I am telling you this because for me (and likely many others) the thought of being unable to interact with my community in person for an indeterminable amount of time is unnerving!
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Hello World, I'm Charley! | Newborn Shoot, Longmont, CO
There is something about a fresh baby that just sets my little heart on fire. I LOVE babies. I love holding them, smelling them, listening to them. I love watching their mamas snuggle them so close and calm them down by nursing or swaying around gently whispering.
Read MoreMaternity Milk Bath Session | Longmont, CO
When Kim first asked me about doing a milk bath maternity session, I had my reservations. First off, I had a big obstacle… I had to find a bathtub to shoot in! I had also never done one of these before and my only real experience with them was admiring the beautiful images I had seen on Pinterest. I honestly hadn’t really ever considered organizing one of my own. I also didn’t know how I even felt about them. So you can see why I was a little weary. However, I am a firm believer in trying new things and I am a bit of a challenge junky.
Read MoreFor the Love of Ike--Family Portraits, Fort Collins, CO
I have the coolest clients in the world! I just have to start off with that because I don’t know if I say it enough but this recent family photo shoot had me thinking about it a lot! A few months ago a friend of ours reached out to hire me to photograph a special member of her family. I thought it would be just a traditional family photo session but when she told me it was her parent’s dog, Ike, I was like…
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Now There Are Four--Newborn Session, Longmont, CO
One of my all time favorite things about being a photographer, is being invited into my clients’ homes for portrait sessions! It just lights me up. I really enjoy being in the space that most defines people and getting an authentic glimpse into their life as a family.
Read MoreShaffer Family Photo Shoot--Longmont, CO
I had such a fun time at the Shaffer family photo shoot! Between the joking, tickle fighting, razzing and even a few headlocks from dad, I couldn’t stop laughing! I am so used to being around little kids all the time, I forgot how fun older kids can be. And it sure made my job easy because they were genuinely laughing the whole time!
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Feeling Like a Lucky Dog! Our Family Vacation to Wilmington, NC
There’s something magical about the beach. It brings out the best in everyone. I don’t know if it’s the sound of the waves or the sand in your toes or the complete abandonment of time and routine… but every time I visit the ocean I feel totally at peace.
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Embracing the crazy | Family Portraits | Fort Collins, CO
As a family photographer, people often tell me their struggles or biases about family photo shoots. I often feel the pressure to deliver photos of everyone in the family looking at the camera and smiling. You know, the one for the Christmas card? And while I will do that, and I want to give you that, I also have to tell you a secret…
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A Guide to Getting Ready for Senior Portraits!
It’s that time of year when the new class of Seniors are getting ready to enter their final year of High School! It’s a very exciting time with lots of really cool milestones ahead. The kickoff to all of it is getting your Senior Portraits scheduled! I LOVE Senior portraits!! It is a really fun experience for everyone. To help you get ready, I’ve created a fun guide for your big photo shoot day! Enjoy!
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