Winter Maternity Photos in Colorado: How to Plan a Snow Session Worth the Cold
Snow holds longest on Loveland Pass. The Front Range shoots best two days after a storm. Brainard will blow you off the mountain. Here is how to plan a winter session that works.
Run At Me Until the Background Smears: Neely Gracey’s Session
A professional runner, a bump at speed, and a panning blur. Half the session was motion. The other half was a baby blue dress and the mountains behind her.
Fall Maternity Sessions in Colorado: Golden Aspens, Warm Light, and Perfect Timing
When the aspens turn, how to time your bump against peak color, what to wear, and the fall session ideas that are not a pumpkin patch.
Two Sessions, One Bump: Estefania’s Studio + Outdoor Hybrid
Estefania didn’t want to choose between Colorado and the studio, so she didn’t.
White Fishnets and a Cowgirl Hat: Jacqueline’s Boudoir Session
Jacqueline was a second-time mama, and second pregnancies come with a certain clarity. She knew exactly what she wanted this round: sexy, her word, and she meant it.
One Fiery Sunset: Nadia’s Golden Hour Session
She’d already done a studio session with me earlier in her pregnancy. But she wanted one more, outdoors, when she was fully full term and the bump was at its proudest. Smart move.
Sunset at Dream Lake: Abby’s WanderBump Session
Abby is one of those moms who genuinely loved being pregnant, and it shows in every frame. For her session we went all in on the Rockies: an evening hike up to Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
Her Wedding Dress, Round Two: Chelsea’s Creative Studio Session
We shot it on Portra 400 medium format film alongside plenty of digital. Film is the add-on I reach for when a session is this cinematic; the grain does something no preset can fake, and nobody else in Colorado maternity offers it. The studio made the set builds possible, and the film page shows what Portra does to skin and light.
How Much Do Maternity Photos Cost in Denver? What You Get for the Number
You are paying for someone who has posed more than 500 pregnant women since 2019 and can read the difference between a bump at 30 weeks and one at 36.
A ‘90s Gap Ad With a Bump: Lily Chapman’s Studio Session
Lily came to the studio with a concept I loved immediately: clean, playful, straight out of a '90s Gap ad. She brought her husband and her daughter, and the three of them leaned all the way in.
Couples Maternity Photos: How to Get Your Partner On Board
I have good news for you. The partner who grumbles in the car on the way over is usually the one going quiet and a little misty by the end. I have watched it happen more times than I can count. Dads have teared up in my studio on more than one occasion, and it is the highest compliment this work gets.
White Boots, Motion Blur: Chloe’s Creative Boudoir Studio Session
Slim sunglasses, a swish of motion blur, and a 34-week belly leading the frame like it owned the studio. It did. This is a session that every mama deserves.
Second Pregnancy Maternity Photos: How They're Different from Your First
How do maternity sessions change with a second pregnancy? Discover why second-time moms approach maternity portraits differently and how to include older siblings.
Why I Still Shoot Film for Maternity Portraits (And What Makes It Different)
After seven years and 500+ maternity sessions, I still shoot on a Hasselblad 503CW loaded with Portra 400. Here's why film maternity photography produces portraits with a presence, texture, and honesty that digital can't replicate.
Pregnant and Athletic: Maternity Portraits That Celebrate Strength
Athletic maternity portraits that celebrate strength and identity. From runners to climbers to CrossFitters, here's how to incorporate your sport into pregnancy photos that honor who you are.
Single Mother by Choice: Celebrating Your Pregnancy on Your Own Terms
Single mother by choice maternity photography that celebrates strength, autonomy, and intentional parenthood. Why solo pregnancy portraits carry unique power and what these images mean for your child's story.
Including Your Kids in Your Maternity Session
How to include older children in your maternity session and capture genuine moments. Timing, logistics, and why these photos matter.
Mountain Maternity Sessions: Shooting at Elevation in Colorado
Mountain maternity sessions in Colorado produce stunning images, but they require planning. From altitude considerations to the best locations at elevation, here is everything you need to know about shooting your maternity portraits in the Rocky Mountains.