Do you know The Brown Sisters?
The past year has had me thinking about legacy. The term “legacy planning” has come up a few times. I guess once you're in your 40s, it's time to figure out what happens to all your money and stuff when you die.
Family Photos
A picture is worth a thousand words. A family portrait is worth a thousand pictures.
The Holidays, they’re coming… We’re having some hot sunny days here, and I’m snowing on your parade. I know it’s harsh, but it’s in the spirit of love. First, I want to say that family portraits and sessions with Mom aren’t just for people whose family all gets along and are besties. In fact, since …
Mom and Me: A Portrait of Our Relationship
When I was a kid - 5 or 6 years old - I remember bringing home this math test. The red ink said “95, A+, great work” My mom took a quick look and said “where are the other 5 points?” So, you can see why I might be a bit of a perfectionist about …
Happy Father’s Day to the Superhero at Home
We forget. We forget a lot of times that we have a real-life superhero in our midst, every day. Our dads. Like the superheroes we watched growing up- you still watch them too, don’t lie- our dad fights like hell, alongside with the rest of the family, to keep us afloat. He protects, even if …
How to Take Photos by the Christmas Tree with your iPhone
I just came across a blog post about taking photos by the Christmas tree, but the author was using a pro DSLR and recommended using a prime lens. Useless. If someone knows what a prime lens is, they probably don’t need your tutorial. Furthermore, even though I have a big pro DSLR and even a …
What to Wear for your Winter Portraits
We’re having our first snow here in Fort Collins, and it’s got me in the mood to go outside and shoot some wintery family and couples’ portraits. The white washed landscape is a beautiful, clean canvas that really makes you pop. The rosy cheeks that come with the cooler air are adorable… not to mention …
Here’s How to Get Awesome Family Portraits
I see family portrait photography as an opportunity for a parent to work with an artist to create custom artwork that features the people you love most. There are so many details that go into making a great photo, beyond the moment of the click. 1 – First, you have to choose a photographer. It’s a …
Family Portraits in Fort Collins, with Nora and her kids
Dylan, age 9, and Jackson, age 10, are a couple of spunky kids who love their mom more than they’d like to admit. Nora was given a gift certificate for portraits with me, and scheduled a session in the park for her and her kids. We walked around, played, chatted and photographed the fun and …
Summer Engagement Photos – What to Wear
What do we wear to our engagement photo session is a common question I get. It doesn’t have to be just engagement sessions though – any couple’s session, and family portrait session basically has the same answer. Think of everyone in the photo as wearing one big outfit. I’m not a fan of the matchy-matchy …
A Mothers Day to Remember
The world’s toughest job… I love this video. Except that it ends with the suggestion to send Mom a card. Sure, she’ll appreciate that, because Moms are awesome… but I don’t think a card is nearly enough. If you can’t come in with her for a portrait session, you can give her a gift certificate. …