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May

14

2025

Best Portrait Studio of Arvada 2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟I am thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the 2024 Best Portrait Studio in Arvada! 🎉 This honor reflects our dedication to capturing memorable moments and creating stunning portraits for our amazing clients.A huge ...

May

14

2025

Embracing Spring: A Season of Rebirth and Family Growth

As winter's chill gives way to the warmth of spring, we find ourselves in a season rich with symbolic meaning—a time of rebirth, renewal, and growth. Nature bursts into life, flowers bloom, and the days grow longer, reminding us that change is ...

Jan

27

2025

Headshot Session Details

Headshot sessions are designed to be quick and easy. Just get yourself ready and bring a few outfit options. I will familiarize myself with your industry's standards, suggest suitable wardrobe choices, recommend the best background or location, and ...

Headshot of a mature woman in a comfortable chair in a lobby in downtown Denver.

Jan

24

2025

Time For New Headshots

In today's digital age, a professional headshot is more than just a photo; it's a powerful tool that shapes your personal brand and sets the tone for how you're perceived in the business world. With a quick web search becoming the default step ...

Sep

18

2024

Holiday

As we approach the holiday season, many families prepare for annual portrait sessions. Studio portraits offer the flexibility and convenience necessary to capture the family's littlest members. We have three stunning sets available for your session. ...

High school senior boy, sits playing drums with the red rocks of Roxborough State Park dominate behind him.

Sep

04

2024

Seniors are AWESOME!

I am frequently asked by fellow photographers why I choose not to specialize in a single age group, but rather work with a diverse range of clients. The truth is, each age group presents its own unique qualities and offers me immense joy. From the ...

Aug

15

2024

Capturing First Moments

The arrival of a newborn is one of the most magical moments in a family's life. It's a time filled with love, hope, and endless possibilities. Amidst the whirlwind of sleepless nights, diaper changes, and adjusting to a new rhythm of life, one thing ...

Aug

06

2024

Smash and Splash Beach Theme

A child's first birthday is more than just a celebration; it’s a monumental milestone that marks the end of a remarkable year. One of the most cherished ways to commemorate this occasion is through a first-birthday portrait session. The ...

Nov

14

2023

Gingerbread Wonderland

I love hosting Studio Holiday portraits!  I get to be creative and come up with my own Holiday design.  This year is a Gingerbread Wonderland.  These sessions are available all through December.  Also available is a beautiful ...

Oct

12

2023

How to get ready for your portraits

I recently had my family portraits taken for the first time in several years.  It's my son's 10th year and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get our family's portraits done.  I used the special birthday to force my boys to do ...

Jan

17

2023

How to prepare for your Smash & Splash Portrait Session

You did it!  You have survived the first year with your little one, and it is time to celebrate!  I love first birthday portraits because you can see your little one's personality developing.  I create custom sets for my smash and ...

Sep

19

2022

Holiday Studio Sessions 2022

Studio Holiday sessions are a great way to capture your little ones.  These sessions are more effortless than an outdoor ones as there are fewer distractions, and our ever-changing weather doesn't have to be considered.  I block out an ...

Sep

07

2022

Holiday Cards

Sending out cards is one of my joys of the Holiday season.  I love creating something unique to share with our friends and family.   And I am that person who keeps their holiday cards up all year round.  I love having my family ...

Aug

22

2022

Scheduling Family Portraits Frequently Asked Questions

Portrait Session ScheduleFall Family Portraits OutdoorsNow thru DecemberFamily Studio PortraitsTwo sets are available all through NovemberGingerbread Wonderland & Family Holiday  1. When do you schedule?  And how far in advance?It ...

Aug

22

2022

Why do we need to print our family portraits?

In the last 15 years, photography has changed drastically.  Most would say for the better.  But there seems to be a mindset that my generation has gotten into and I believe we are losing a piece of ourselves because of it.  That ...

Jul

16

2022

Planning for your Senior Portrait Session

For most Seniors, your Senior portraits are the first of many milestones in the final year of high school.  Before you know it you will be buying prom outfits and planning graduation parties.  This milestone is not one to be missed, ...

Mar

25

2022

Spring & Easter Studio Sessions

Spring is in the air...or it will eventually be here in Colorado.  The weather is temperamental, and that doesn't mean we can't have fun Spring portraits.  I have created a fun floral set on a creamy background.  Easter props can be ...

Feb

05

2022

Fees for Views

Photography permits are required in most state and city parks now. Over the last couple of years, the State of Colorado and various counties have slowly been adding photography permit requirements for some of the lovely views of our state. As a ...

Feb

05

2022

What do I wear to my portrait session?

After you find your photographer and pick your date and location, the next big hurdle is what to wear. As your photographer, I am here to help you. I have compiled a list of pointers to make choosing outfits a whole heck of a lot easier! Color ...

Feb

05

2022

Silhouette Art

There are so many things that I love about my job.  The people are the best part.  As an artist, however, holding my work in my hands is by far the most rewarding. There is so much that goes into every single portrait that I ...

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