A Sun-Soaked Maternity Session in the Colorado Mountains

A Growing Love Story: Laura, David & Liv

Some families just feel like home. That’s exactly how it feels every time I step into a session with Laura and David. We’ve been on this journey together since they were expecting their daughter, Liv, and now, years later, we’re celebrating the arrival of their newest little love—a baby boy, due any day now.

From their first maternity session at Garden of the Gods to their sun-drenched family session last year in the mountains, each moment has been filled with so much warmth and connection. This most recent maternity session, once again up in the mountains near their home, was no exception. It was golden, peaceful, and filled with the kind of love that makes you slow down and soak it all in.

Following Families As They Grow

There’s something incredibly special about documenting a family’s story over the years. I’ve watched Laura and David step into parenthood with such grace, capturing Liv’s newborn session in the comfort of their home and later seeing her grow into the most joyful, adventurous little girl. Now, as they prepare to welcome their son, I can’t help but feel honored to be part of this next chapter.

Maternity sessions like this remind me why I love what I do. They’re not just about the baby bump; they’re about the journey—the deep love between partners, the excitement of a sibling waiting to meet their baby brother, and the quiet, tender moments before life changes in the most beautiful way.

An Invitation Into a Family’s Most Sacred Space

One of the greatest honors in my work is being invited into a family’s home during those early newborn days. I’ll be photographing Laura and David’s in-home newborn session soon, and I already know it’s going to be filled with all the sweetness that comes with welcoming a new baby.

Laura and I had an instant connection from the beginning, but I knew we were kindred spirits when I noticed a beautiful piece of art in their home during Liv’s newborn session. When I commented on it, she told me she had found it on the side of the road in New York—my kind of gal! Those little moments, the things that make each family uniquely them, are what make these sessions so incredibly meaningful.

Ready to Document Your Family’s Journey?

If you’re expecting a little one and want more than just a maternity session—if you want to document your growing family in a way that feels natural, connected, and deeply personal—I would love to be the one to tell your story. Whether it’s a sun-soaked maternity session, a cozy in-home newborn session, or capturing your family’s milestones as the years pass, I’m here for all of it.

Let’s create something beautiful together. Reach out to book your Colorado maternity or newborn session today!

Why Book a Maternity and Newborn Session Bundle?

Erin and Bobby met with me for both their maternity and their newborn sessions. We explored Cheyenne Canyon for their maternity session and then snuggled up in their home for my time with baby Sawyer. I love working with clients through their life stories. Engagement, wedding, maternity, newborn, family, and then back through the cycle with each new babe. Seeing their family change and grow. From being madly in love to seeing how amazing your partner is at growing a whole person (and an organ, thank you), to holding that babe in your arms, to chasing them around on the mountainside, I want to be there for it all. I want to build that relationship with you. It’s not just about photography. It’s about your heart (and mine).

Let me tell you a story about this girl. This sweet mama here. She booked her newborn session with me and I was so excited to see babe when they arrived. Fast forward to a few months after she booked the newborn session, her husband, Bobby, reached out to me. Turns out Erin tried to take her own maternity photos and it just wasn’t what she envisioned. Bobby wanted to know if I could sneak them in last minute. Yasssssssss is almost always my answer when its past clients (I also did their couples photos) AND babies are involved because I love them so.

Bobby let me know that he wanted to surprise Erin with this session and we met up at a Starbucks and he picked up a gift card. Fast forward to our session, Erin got to wear a beautiful dress I had just picked up from Reclamation Design and she wore it like a damn queen with that mama's belly and her gorgeous hair (I am just a tad jealous). It was nice to catch up with them both during this time together and also via their video call to prepare to come to their home for their newborn session. All of the extra time together just made it that much more special and natural for me when sweet Sawyer arrived.

Okay, I did say I would give ya’ll three reasons you should book your maternity and newborn session together….here they are:

1. You get to foster a relationship with someone who is going to be getting pretty intimate with you during your newborn session. It is so nice to be able to get to know them beforehand (it’s nice for me to get to know you too!!)

2. You can be confident that you will get the same quality of service and the same style of images from your photographer. Hello, super pretty wall art spreads!

3. You get a discount! When you book your sessions together, the photographer most likely will offer you a discount (I do, you can request a proposal below to check out the details).

Super easy list of some things you might not think matter but I promise, connecting with the person who is documenting your connection is the best way to get those “feel good” images that evoke emotion and depth in your soul. I would love to work through your life journey with you. Want to share those moments with me so I can give them back to you in a gallery you will love? Let’s connect!