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Allie and Henny Penny | A Day in the Life

My sweet little Niece, Allie, loves her chickens! She’s got her very own “Hen House” and flock of ladies to collect eggs from daily. We went to visit Allie and her family for my Brother and Dad’s birthday party this past weekend. I have been wanting to photograph little Al with her chickens so I took a dress and my camera gear along. After dinner I asked Al if I could take her picture and she told me “NO” in true Allie fashion. It took little bit of convincing and bribery before she finally said yes, haha!

The mini photoshoot didn’t last long but we had a lot of fun. Even more fun chasing the chicken back to the coop!

Love you, Al Pal!

Roaring Fork Family Photographer | Williams Clan

The transition from summer to fall is this Roaring Fork Family Photographer's FAVORITE time of the year!  Temps are cooling, we finally got a bit of rain, and the kiddos are back in school.  Now is the time to think about getting those family photos updated!  Whether you are one of those who gets them taken annually or maybe you haven't had them done since your kiddos were babies (I'm not judging!).  NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME because tomorrow those babies are another day older and yesterday is much too late.  Document this time in your lives while you can :) 

Schedule your FUN family session TODAY! 

FREE Family and Senior Session GIVEAWAY

2016 is going out with a BANG!  Last year I gave away a free family photo session by yours truly and I'd like to do it again!  This time around there will be 2 Winners!  You have a choice of a Family session or a High School Senior Session.

The contest is simple and will run from Dec. 23 through Dec. 31st @ 11:59 pm.  Winners will be announced on January 1st, 2017

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The Yeagers | Colorado Fall Family Portraits

Fall is my favorite season for two reasons... 1. The Colorado colors are breathtaking and provide incredible natural backdrops for those outdoor photo sessions!  2. It is a family Photographer's busiest time of the year!  Fall also means that I get to see my favorite clients year after year and nothing makes me more happy than to reconnect and see how those babies have grown!

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6 tips to Dress for photo success!

One of the toughest decisions to make when it comes to photo shoots with groups is what to wear for your family photo session and how to coordinate colors and patterns in your wardrobe. Maybe your family was the one that always opted for the same color polos, so veering away seems challenging! It’s actually very simple to get a group coordinated.

Here are 6 simple tips to help you get started.

1. Pick a color palette, not a single color. For example, a blue/orange palette: blues (dark, light) oranges or coral, and some denim look well together in this grouping. Not every family member has to have all of the colors in their outfits, but make sure everyone blends with each other slightly so everything pulls together.

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2.  Don’t have too many patterns. One or two in the group is fine, like stripes on a skirt, or something simple like that, but the more patterns, the less put together you look! Too many patterns can also distract from the people.

3.  Try and have similar styles. Either choose a nicer, button-up classy look, or maybe have everyone in a more relaxed t-shirt and jeans style, but try to keep consistent.

4.  If you are still having trouble choosing a color scheme, look around your house at the décor. When you hang the picture of your family on your wall, what are the colors in that room? Choose colors that coordinate with the surroundings / décor around your house.

5.  Pinterest is a great way to get ideas and see how others have coordinated their looks. You can even look up outfit ideas by color.  Check out my what to wear pinterest board here for inspiration!

6.  Mom should ALWAYS plan her outfit first and build the rest of the family's wardrobe around what she has selected.  Remember, if mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!

The Stites Family | Grand Junction Family Photographer

A while back (several months actually) I spent a chilly afternoon with one of my dear friends and her super adorable family.  Oh these little men melt my heart!  And the faces they both make are just to die for!

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