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Welcome, I'm Sara

IT'S NICE TO MEET YOU

A family of three smiling in a sunlit field with mountains in the background.

Capturing your special moments and creating timeless memories with beautiful family photography.

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Portraits That Honor Your Story, Beautifully and Honestly

Life in Portraits was founded on the belief that family photography should feel as meaningful as the moments themselves. For nearly two decades, I have had the honor of photographing families across Arvada, Golden, Denver, and Colorado’s Front Range, documenting every season from maternity and newborn days through childhood, senior portraits, and beyond.

My approach combines emotion-driven posing with candid storytelling, allowing genuine connection to lead while ensuring each image is thoughtfully composed and timeless. With experience guiding families of all ages, I create a calm, supportive environment where children feel at ease and parents can simply be present.

Sessions take place either outdoors, surrounded by Colorado’s natural beauty, or in my Golden and Arvada studio. Families from Boulder, Lakewood, Evergreen, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Thornton, Broomfield, Aurora, Castle Rock, Parker, and beyond have trusted me to preserve their most important milestones. It is a privilege I never take lightly.

These portraits are more than photographs. They are heirlooms, created to reflect your family as you are and to be cherished for generations.

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My Family

When I’m not behind the camera, life centers around our sport-loving kid and the steady rhythm of practices, games, and tournament weekends. It’s busy, joyful, and exactly where we’re meant to be. Watching him compete in a sport he loves is everything. Outside of the stands, I find balance at the gym, rucking with our pup, paddle boarding in the warmer months, and pushing myself on Colorado’s trails. Our vacations are simple and rooted in connection, spent tent camping throughout Colorado and South Dakota, with an annual Spring Break tradition at Spring Training in Arizona. Living fully in these seasons of family life is what allows me to recognize them so easily when I photograph yours.

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Thank you so much for reaching out and for your interest in a portrait session. I’ve received your message and will be in touch shortly. I look forward to connecting with you and learning more about your family.

Cheers!
Sara Kirkendall

Photographer & Owner

Pronouns: She, her, hers

Life in Portraits

www.LifeinPortraits.com

Email: lifeinportraitsphotography@gmail.com

Call or Text: 303.350.7125

 

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Thank you so much for reaching out and for your interest in a portrait session. I’ve received your message and will be in touch shortly. I look forward to connecting with you and learning more about your family.

Cheers!
Sara Kirkendall

Photographer & Owner

Pronouns: She, her, hers

Life in Portraits

www.LifeinPortraits.com

Email: lifeinportraitsphotography@gmail.com

Call or Text: 303.350.7125

 

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