Denver Family Photographer | Family, Fun and of course Frolic

Posted on June 9, 2010

I had the most amazing time photography the fabulous Hulstrom family last Sunday.  Not only was the location AMAZING (Thank you Vicki for introducing me to it!), but the kids were  also so much fun to play with. They were a bundle of energy and that made for some fantastic candid images. Honestly, I know I was working but I as usual I had a great time too!

Vicki, thank you so much for allowing me to photograph your BEAUTIFUL family. It was a blast! Here is your sneak peek. I will email you when you gallery is ready for viewing.

Oh and to you blog stalkers out there please leave a comment so this amazing family can earn a free print. THANKS!

Denver Family Photographer | My baby turns “3″

Posted on June 2, 2010

Make a wish and give it wings
Dreams of bright and beautiful things

Dance through all the fun filled hours
Don’t forget to smell the flowers

Share some love and birthday cake
All life joys are yours to take

And when evening comes to view
Thanks your lucky stars you’re you

Happy Birthday!!

I sincerely can’ t believe that it has been 3 years since I held you in my arms for the first time sweet boy.  You came baring gifts even I could not have imagined. You have brought so much joy and laughter to our lives.  It feels like a fleeting moment and that only yesterday you were smiling for the first time, sitting by yourself, taking your first step and saying your first word.  Each of these milestones and many more have made up these last 3 years and though I want it to slow down a bit I am excited to see what you conquer the next 3.

So HAPPY BIRTHDAY my sweet baby boy. May the year ahead be filled with laughter, love and new discoveries.

I love you!

Mom

Finding balance| Denver Family Photographer

Posted on April 26, 2010

“Our lives are a mixture of different roles.
Most of us are doing the best we can to find whatever the right balance is . . .
For me, that balance is family, work, and service.”
Hillary Rodham Clinton

Like many, I struggle with finding a balance in my life.  I have spent the last year trying to find it among family time, growing my business, maintaining friendships and giving back to others and my community. As many of you know it isn’t easy. Even when trying to focus on one task you are less than a 100% because you are concerned about dropping one of the other balls you are trying to juggle.  We all do it in one way or another.

The other day it occurred to me that in my attempt to help others capture their family moments I had neglected to capture some of mine. My youngest has grown so much over the last 6 months and I hadn’t documented it as well as I should have. So in attempt to remedy that oversight today I am posting a few of my own.  In fact, I  think I will be sprinkling in these images more often in order to make it as much as a priority as I do my fabulous clients images. I hope you will humor me a bit.

Oh and if any of you amazing blog stalkers have found the secret to finding balance; please share. The only answer that seems to come back to me is “forgiveness”. Forgiving yourself for not being perfect and for not being able to do it all seems to me to be the only way to survive the balance struggle. What are your thoughts?

Oh and more often than not his images look like this. I guess he got my goof side.

Sweet Sweet Baby | Denver Newborn and Family Photographer

Posted on March 16, 2010

“She will fill our lives with sunshine… And our hearts with love.”
~ Author Unknown

After yesterday’s session I find myself speechless. Capturing images of this beautiful 7 day old beauty was an amazing and emotional experience.  The love her parents have for her was palpable and to be in the presence of that love was magical at best.  Experiencing the joy , love and wonder in these precious family moments reminds me of how blessed I am to share and captures these memories. It truly is awe inspiring and life altering in every way that is good.

Thank you Karla, Shem and Holden for allowing me to capture your new amazing daughter/sister.  She is quite the charmer!

Ok, I just have to make a small note about the next image.  You may have guessed it but it completely and utterly cracked me up!  I mean look at the look on her face. Is that not a laugh out loud moment?

An admitted Zoo addict | Denver family photographer

Posted on November 19, 2009

” Does the quizzical expression of the monkey at the zoo comes from his wondering whether he is his brother’s keeper, or his keeper’s brother.”

Ok, so I am a Zoo addict.  I love going there. In fact, even if I did not have kids I would wander around the Zoo.  Well now that I am sitting here writing this I think it isn’t actually the Zoo I love; it is so many things. It is the opportunity to see animals that I would never get to see and learning about them. It is the sound of squealing children when they see  a giraffe’s tongue for the first time. It is the smell of kettle corn, the sound of the train and the blue tongues of children who convinced their parents that cotton candy is a “must have”. Mainly I love that it is a place where families gather and spend time together; real quality time.  Several generations gather in this one place and it is filled with love and wonder. Who wouldn’t love that?   I love the Zoo so much that I try and go there at least once a month.  I could probably fill a whole hard drive with all the images I have taken over the years at the Zoo. Well out of the goodness of my heart I will only bore you with a couple of shots from my last visit.  It was a great day.  I had both of my boys with me, the weather was gorgeous and Roman tried cotton candy for the first time.  Not a hit by the way; despite is huge sweet tooth(something he got from his father) he didn’t like it that much (images below).  I am sure our dentist will be thrilled by this epiphany.

A family is “LOVE”- |Colorado Family Photographer|

Posted on August 10, 2009

I was so fortunate to spend a fantastic Sunday afternoon with the amazing Keezer family. They have the cutest boys and their energy is through the roof. We had the best time running around an old farm which is a local historic landmark. It now my new favorite location. There is so much foliage and fantastic outbuildings which make for an interesting back drop. Thanks again guys for allowing me to photograph your beautiful family. Here is your sneak peek, Enjoy!

Girlie Girl “K” | Kristin Villano| Denver Colorado Childrens Photographer

Posted on July 8, 2009

I had the best time on my photo session with adorable “K” and from these images you can see it appealed to both the photographer and artist within me. “K” was so much fun and a total joy to photograph. As you can tell she just lights up in front of my camera and she was game for anything which made the session all that more fun. Thanks Cara for allowing me to photograph your beautiful daughter! As you can tell she really was amazing!

One of my new favorite locations } Denver Family Photographer

Posted on June 18, 2009

Recently I have been stumbling across these fantastic photo locations; this is just one of them. After spending the day at our local train museum I have decided to offer a photo package that includes entrance into the train museum. How fun would it be to get some fantastic photos and then get to play afterward in such a fabulous place? I really want to offer my clients a unique experience and I think that this is it

A Cake Facial } Denver Family Photographer

Posted on June 5, 2009

Who would have thought that cake could be so good for the complexion? Perhaps, my little guy has stumbled on a marvelous beauty secret.

I just had to post these outtakes from our earlier cake smash because I love them! I hope you enjoy them as well.

Happy Birthday Sweet Baby Boy } Denver Family Photographer

Posted on June 2, 2009

Today my youngest is turning 2. Time really does move by too quickly. I really cannot believe what a big boy he is now. Even though we aren’t having a big birthday celebration for him we couldn’t let the day go by without a little bit of fun. Yesterday we let Roman have his way with a mini birthday cake. Needless to say it was quite messing but so worth it. He had a great time, enjoyed his cake, made a huge mess and I got some wonderful shots.

*Hint to those mothers out there that want to try this with their little ones; have a bath ready and waiting.*

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