In-Home Newborn Session in the Colorado Mountains

A Story Years in the Making

There’s something so sacred about being invited back. About being trusted to witness a family not just once, but over and over again as their story unfolds.

That’s what this lifestyle newborn session in the Colorado mountains felt like with Laura and David—like being welcomed back by dear friends. I’ve walked with them through their first pregnancy, the birth of their daughter Liv, and now, the arrival of baby Dante. And every time, I leave feeling full to the brim with gratitude.

A Cozy, Laid-Back Mountain Morning

Their home, tucked in the piney quiet of the mountains near Pine, Colorado, was warm and peaceful when I arrived. The sun spilled gently through the windows, Liv was upstairs showing me her favorite little DJ piano (and yes, I absolutely got a live concert), and baby Dante was snuggled nearby like a secret waiting to be discovered.

And this is what I love about in-home newborn photography—it’s unhurried. It’s intimate. It’s filled with the kind of quiet beauty you can’t stage. David was still getting ready, Laura was upstairs putting the finishing touches on, and I was already in the middle of documenting what makes this season so special: the in-between moments.

Making Space for Siblings to Shine

At one point, I slipped a tiny 3D-printed axolotl into Liv’s hand—a little gift I brought for her. Because when a new baby arrives, older siblings deserve to feel celebrated, too. Her whole face lit up. It’s a small thing, but those moments of connection—of making kids feel seen—mean everything to me.

Real Life, Real Grace

And yep... if you’ve been following my recent behind-the-scenes updates, this was the session where my dairy sensitivity reared its ugly head. But even that, as awkward as it could’ve been, was met with grace and understanding. These people are just good humans, and I feel lucky every time I walk through their front door.

Dante, by the way, is a little miracle. He had to be on oxygen for a few weeks due to Colorado’s high elevation and thinner air—so we waited a bit longer than usual to do his newborn session. But that just meant he was extra alert, full of sweet stretches and sleepy expressions that made the whole day feel even more magical.

Why Lifestyle Newborn Photography Matters

Whether you’re in Denver, Colorado Springs, or tucked away in one of the many mountain towns that make this state feel like a storybook, lifestyle newborn photography offers something that studio sessions just can’t replicate: home. Your pace. Your people. Your pets, even.

This Colorado in-home newborn session was a soft reminder that photography doesn’t have to be posed or perfect. It just needs to be real.

And this? This was real love.