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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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Just a few months ago, Ashley and Zach were counting down the days until they would meet their baby boy. We created a gorgeous set of maternity photos for them in front of the Monument at sunset that included their pups ( see here) and talked about all the excitement surrounding their little boy’s arrival. […]

Newborn, Studio

July 20, 2026

BABY ELIJAH – Professional Newborn Portraits Grand Junction

Professional Newborn Portraits Grand Junction.

Some babies arrive with a calm, peaceful presence, and sweet little Eiza was one of them. She settled right into her session, snoozing through so much of it while looking absolutely precious in her tiny lavender outfit. That little bunny almost looked like it had found its new best friend. This session was especially meaningful […]

Family, Newborn, Pets, Studio

July 2, 2026

BABY EIZA – Grand Junction Newborn Photographer

Grand Junction Newborn Photographer

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 […]

Children, Family, Newborn, Studio

May 22, 2026

BABY ADDISON – Timeless Newborn Photography Colorado

Timeless Newborn Photography Colorado

Watching families return as they grow is one of the quiet joys of my job as a newborn photographer. I first photographed Dutton when he was a newborn ( see here), and getting to welcome this family back to the studio with baby Hudson felt both familiar and brand new at the same time. I […]

Family, Newborn, Studio

December 25, 2025

BABY HUDSON – Best Newborn Photographer Grand Junction

Best Newborn Photographer Grand Junction

After MUCH MUCH anticipation, I have the HONOR to introduce to you: Mr. Mikie J! So sweet, so loved, so perfect. As many of you may already know, this amazing family is certainly way familiar with my studio, and of course, I couldn’t be happier to have them over any time. We celebrated little Ade’s […]

Baby, Family, Newborn, Pets, Studio

July 10, 2025

BABY MIKIE J – Best Baby Photographer Grand Junction

Watch out World, Baby Zoe is here with her faithful companion! After much anticipation, this sweet little angel arrived to us and could not be any more precious. Look at her all loved by her Family! She did so well at her newborn photo session at our studio and we loved capturing her tiny details […]

Newborn, Pets, Studio

February 12, 2025

BABY ZOE – Newborn Photos Grand Junction

Newborn Photos Grand Junction

Awwww, look at these two so in love! <3 I am so very excited to bring you Jena’s amazing maternity photos! We have been planning this session for quite a while now and after jumping through a couple of life’s hoops ( and my own front steps taking me down for weeks), we made it […]

Maternity, Outdoors, Pets

December 20, 2024

JENA – Maternity Photos Grand Junction

Maternity Photos Grand Junction

Baby Jasper is here! Wooohooo! He is adorable, he is perfect, fits into Daddy’s arms perfectly ( or at least he did at the time of this photo) and is so so so VERY LOVED! Oh, and let’s not forget he has a full set of hair (which we always love around here) 😀 Jasper […]

Newborn, Pets, Studio

November 4, 2024

BABY JASPER – Best Newborn Photographer Grand Junction

Best Newborn Photographer Grand Junction

Baby Millie! Welcome to the World, You are Gorgeous! You are so cared for and adored! Little Millie came to see us with her parents,  of course, and now older ‘fur-sister, Misha. Misha was still getting used to her new role as a protector and bff for the baby but I think she will warm […]

Newborn, Pets, Studio

October 17, 2024

BABY MILLIE – Newborn Photographer Fruita CO

Newborn Photographer Fruita CO

Sweet Elizabeth, I literally couldn’t wait for you to arrive! I have been photographing the Stephens Family for almost a decade now ( which is quite crazy to even say) and I was just so very excited to welcome their newest addition to the studio. Isn’t she just adorable? Of course, we included now big […]

Children, Newborn, Studio

July 2, 2024

BABY ELIZABETH – Newborn Photographer Grand Junction

Newborn Photographer Grand Junction