The Colorado Maternity Blog
Real maternity sessions from the studio, the Front Range, and the Colorado high country, alongside guides on when to book, what to wear, and where to shoot. Start with the guides if you're planning, the sessions if you want to see what your week looks like on someone else.
Featured Resources
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When should I book?
The 30 to 34 week window, why twins run earlier, and what to do if you're already past it. Nobody is too late.
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What do I wear?
Fabrics that move, colors that hold up in Colorado light, and what the client closet covers so you don't have to buy anything.
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Where do we shoot?
Studio, foothills, or high country, sorted by season and drive time, plus the spot I only share with booked clients.
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Before Your Shoot
Timeline, prep, and what to bring, so the day of feels like showing up, not homework.
Four Miles In, a Toddler in Tow: Rachelle Pulver’s Lake Isabelle WanderBump Session
Four miles to an alpine lake, at altitude, in the third trimester, with a toddler who wanted to walk most of it himself. Ninety-two frames came home from that hike.
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.
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.
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
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.