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LONGMONT, COLORADO MATERNITY SESSION | FALL MATERNITY SESSION | GOLDEN PONDS, LONGMONT, COLORADO

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Golden Ponds in Longmont, Colorado is such a beautiful location for an outdoor maternity session. It is especially beautiful in late September, like this session. The weather is still nice, the light is golden and the leaves are starting to change. It is the perfect setting for a Colorado maternity session . We started our session at Golden Ponds in Longmont, Colorado. It was perfect with some golden leaves and mountain views behind us before we moved over the the waterfall. It was the perfect location for momma’s gorgeous bump.

Holly borrowed both dresses from our client closet. Long flowing dresses are perfect for photo sessions, bump or not. It creates great movement in the photo, and unlike pants and shirts that tend to bunch up (especially when you are carting around littles) it flows down nicely. Not to mention, they are so comfortable. Ask me about my new client closet, with 20 + dresses to chose from that you can barrow for your session.

A mix of Portra 800 & Fuji 400 scanned by Rewind Film Lab

Check out some more sessions on my blog

IN HOME NEWBORN SESSION

HIGHLANDS RANCH MANSION FAMILY SESSION

CHATFIELD RESEVOIR MATERNITY SESSION

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I’m a motherhood and portrait photographer serving Denver, Boulder, and destination clients who value meaningful connection and refined artistry. Inspired by timeless style and honest emotion, I create imagery that feels both luxurious and deeply personal.

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