colorado teen therapy: business.

I live and breathe middle school. Some days it's hilarious. Some days it's maddening. Some days it's confusing. But believe me, it's never, ever boring.

With all the feelings and emotion running rampant down the halls of our middle school, I am so thankful for amazing counselors who support our students in ways that I never could. Enter Cheryl Somers, school counselor extraordinaire. I've had the privilege of working with Cheryl for the past few years, and she is amazing. She is so amazing that not only does she work with the students at our school, but she also started her own practice (Colorado Teen Therapy) to continue to work with teens outside of school hours. 

She was interested in having some new photos taken for her website, so she organized a wonderful group of teens to meet me downtown for a fun afternoon photo shoot. They were so fun to work with and pulled out their inner models instantly. I think their personalities shine through in these fun, colorful photos.

If you live in Denver, have a teen or are a teen yourself, take my advice and contact Cheryl immediately. She knows what she's doing, and you will not be disappointed. 

sam and brian: engagement.

My friend Danielle introduced me to her sister Sam a few years ago, and I'm so glad our paths have crossed again as I had the opportunity to take engagement photos for her and her fiancee Brian a few weeks ago.

We met in downtown Golden first before heading down to a secluded spot in the Clear Creek Canyon. Both Brian and Sam were so fun to spend time with. We chatted all about their upcoming wedding this Friday in beautiful Estes Park, and I am so excited to be able to assist their photographer and be apart of their special day. With Sam's incredible planning and organizing skills, I know it will be nothing short of spectacular. 

Thank you Sam and Brian for spending your Saturday evening with me and trusting me to document such a special time in your lives. Is it Friday yet? 

the wetterlings: family.

Any family who agrees to take their photos in an ice cream shop is immediately one of my favorites. This is the second year that I've been able to photograph the Wetterlings, and it just keeps getting better. They are wonderful.

We met at Sweet Action (the best ice cream shop in Denver in my humble opinion) on a Saturday afternoon a couple weeks back because it's pretty easy to make two boys happy when they have ice cream in their hands. 

We left Sweet Action and walked around south Broadway during which I may or may not have almost gotten run over by a bus. All I have to say is keep both feet on the sidewalk when taking a photo at a bus stop. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Thank you Wetterlings for always being awesome, wearing the best outfits, and making my job so ridiculously easy. In the words of Tina Turner, you're simply the best. 

the vardals: newborn.

I was so happy to hear from Callie when she emailed me a few months back to ask about taking newborn photos. Last year, I got to take her and Dean’s engagement photos, and I love to be welcomed back into people’s lives when such big milestones happen.

I got to meet baby Alex at their home a couple of weeks ago, and although he wasn't too keen on sleeping, he was totally content to just hang out and watch everything going on around him.

Of course, the photos wouldn't have been complete without Xena, the family dog, who tried her best to get into as many photos as possible (the one with the Alex and Xena on the bed is one of my personal favs). Dogs and babies will forever be a winning combination. 

Thank you Vardals for welcoming me into your home! I loved meeting little Alex, and I know you two are going to be the very best parents. Xena is already singing your praises.