Vallera Family Colorado Memories

If you are ever traveling to, vacationing at, or even just passing through Colorado, you should DEFINITELY consider capturing your sweet family against the glorious Rocky Mountains. 

I adore this gorgeous State I am blessed to call home, and am passionate about sharing my joy with you during your session.  We will go on a short nature walk, twirl in the fields and of course, snuggle with your loves. <3 What an amazing way to spend the early evening and, in my opinion, the best souvenir you can all enjoy for...well forever! 

The Valleras were traveling for work and I so enjoyed my time with them. Life is crazy busy with two twin boys and I am happy we were able to document some of that chaos in their session. One thing for sure, there is lots of love and patience in this sweet family. I saw it in the little things...the way dad kept looking at his wife, with a sparkle in his eye and she at him with so much adoration. Their patience with their boys,  embracing them for who they are today.  They are twins, but you can see each ones unique role in the family and how perfectly they all just mesh together. Without any expectation, they were able to relax and fully enjoy each other's company.

A photographer's dream they were <3

My Kids this Spring

Yes, being a photographer, I take a lot of pictures of my kids. I take pictures of them every single day. But very rarely do I buy them all matching outfits, plan props and take them out at golden hour to take "real" portraits of them. I consider myself more of a documentary/lifestyle photographer, and typically prefer just to capture my kiddos in the everyday. But there is something about Spring, that makes me want to dress them up and capture them in the golden light.

My kids are my favorite subjects to photograph. I know how to make them laugh and give me natural expressions. I know how they interact with each other so I can capture them sharing authentic connections. And they know that it will only take 30 min and mom will buy them ice cream after it is all done!  They also enjoy the fact that I never make them "stand and smile" or do anything they wouldn't normally do. I photograph them as they are and never when they don't want to be photographed. 

Their favorite part of me taking their picture, is seeing them printed and displayed in our home or in an album. They love sitting together and looking through the photos pointing out "that's me when I ..."  Printing my images helps them see why I do what I do and gives them a little more patience while I do it. <3

I hope you enjoy these portraits of my kids this Springs :) <3

A Broncos Birthday Bash!

I had so much fun documenting this "Broncos" themed birthday bash for two sweet cousins! From the amazing, handmade decorations, to the yummy food, a bounce slide AND an Icie truck, everyone was having a blast at this party! But when Miles the Bronco showed up, the kids were beyond themselves with excitement. 

"Broncos" themed Birthday!

What an amazing party! I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking!

This party was planned with so much love and hard work. Look at these homemade decorations and creative munchies!!

So creative! Right!? Look at these munchies :)

So much laughter and smiles on this bouncy slide!

A little suprise! Someone special is coming. Who is it????

High Five Miles!! 

Fun for all ages! <3

These moments are so fun! But I always, always, always make sure to get group shots and pictures with the parents and grandparents!! So important!

The party is NOT over folks. Because it's icie time! It was over 80 degrees this March day in Colorado!! An Icie was very much enjoyed by all! 

They even have sugar free options my friends. This made this sweet guy so happy! He was able to enjoy his very first Icie!!!

Adults are totally digging on this Icie thing ;) 

and a few more images of all the fun!!!

These kiddos made some great memories!