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This is where stories turn into images—and images turn into something you can feel every time you walk past them on your wall. Each session I photograph is built around connection: the quiet in-between moments, the big laughter, the way your family or your pet simply is in this season of life. My goal isn’t perfection—it’s honesty, emotion, and art that feels like you.
Here on the blog, you’ll find a closer look behind the sessions, the people (and pets) I get to work with, and the moments that don’t always make it into a gallery but absolutely deserve to be remembered. Think of it as a collection of stories—real, personal, and beautifully ordinary in the best way.
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One of my favorite things about photographing growing families is getting to watch the story keep unfolding. I have had the honor to photograph many ‘Stephens Babies’ over the last decade and now here we are with Kate and Jake’s baby number three already wrapped up in a tiny mint blanket and completely stealing the […]
May 22, 2026
I’ve been photographing Marcia and Denver’s family for almost ten years now, which means I’ve watched Kaitlyn and Connor grow from little kids into the confident, kind humans they are today. They also happen to be my niece and nephew, which makes sessions like this one even more meaningful. Marcia and Denver have always been […]
January 7, 2026
There’s something extra special about watching families grow — especially when you’ve photographed them before. I first met Kendall and Josh when their new daughter Renna was just a baby. Fast-forward two years, and this sweet (and hilariously spirited!) girl is now a proud big sister to baby Reid. – The first time big sister […]
November 11, 2025
There’s just something about three generations all together that feels extra special—especially when one of them is a baby who has mastered the art of keeping everyone entertained. That’s exactly what happened with baby Cosette, her mom Staci, and her grandma during their downtown Grand Junction photo session. From the first click of the camera, […]
August 22, 2025
Hello Everyone, Cooper is here! Yes, Baby Cooper is definitely here and he is so so very loved! Just look at him having fun with his big sister! I can tell that these two are already Best Friends Forever… … and can we just talk about the little doll that little Charlotte is?! She is […]
February 9, 2024
There are moments in life that deserve more than just a quick snapshot on a phone. They deserve to be preserved, celebrated, and cherished for generations to come. That’s exactly what a generational photo session is all about — capturing the heart and history of a family in one beautiful, timeless experience. Recently, I had […]
July 22, 2023
Little Clementine, your session was THIIIIIIIS much fun! As you can see, this Family was so happy and excited to welcome Clementine to the Family. Now-big-sister, Juniper literally could not stop kissing her baby sister and I was all about capturing it. I mean.. just how gorgeous can these two girls be?? Of course, […]
May 5, 2023
I just can’t emphasize enough how much I love working with this AMAZING Family, you guys! I have been photographing them since Jessica was pregnant with little Emilia and look at her now! She grew into such a sweet little girl and Parker is the best big brother to her! ( see Emilia’s previous session […]
September 3, 2022
