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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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Welcome
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
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
Baby Parker, You are here! And I think it’s safe to say she is loved by MANY!!! It was my honor to welcome her 4 great-grandparents, 4 grandparents and 3 aunts and uncles to studio alongside with parents AND the family puppy. it was certainly a full house but one that makes my heart so […]
April 23, 2024
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
I can hardly even find words to describe how adorable and fun this family is! Well… I guess the images do speak for themselves, don’t they?! This Mom was just so excited to create something special for her Family for their 5th wedding anniversary… I sure hope we hit the spot. ( ok, she […]
November 24, 2021
I guess some things really just don’t change… Just like the love these guys have for each other and the fun they have! The image above is (fairly) recent and the one below is from 2018 when little Sawyer was a newborn and Dakota just became a big sister. Now, what does change is… the […]
October 19, 2021
Just how adorable can a family be??? Seriously… Look at these guys having fun at the orchards in Palisade! These kiddos are totally energetic and active but I gotta say there is always a magicial moment when we all take our energy down and focus on the love they share. I love that moment. I […]
October 14, 2021
Adorable hardly even begins to describe this super cute 6 months old: Eliza. She came to our studio with the people that love her the most: Mom, Dad and Brother (Ben). Their LOVE for each other is literally shining through all the images! Wouldn’t you agree?! Little Eliza is just the smiliest girl ever and […]
May 1, 2021
