Badass Breastfeeders of Denver

Meet the Badass Breastfeeders of Denver!

This is truly an amazing, supportive group of mothers from all over the Denver area. Darby, Kobie and Amany are the three incredible admins who, in their free time, choose to run this group, and do a fantastic job at that!

I was contacted by these three wonderful ladies to take a group photo of their growing group of ladies. In the past year this group has grown from 10 mamas to over 1000! It is really just an amazing group filled with so much support and so many answers to questions that some may have never thought to ask! If you having trouble breastfeeding, don't know which pump to purchase, need a place to donate milk, need milk donated to you, extended breastfeeding questions, bottle feeding and the best bottles, even weaning,  these are just as few topics touched on in this group! If you haven't heard of them go check them out!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/685826011447771/

As a first time mother who did not have much breastfeeding support with my first child and stopped nursing at 3 months, so with my second daughter it has meant a lot to me to recently hit our 1 year goal of nursing. This group has really offered the support and answers that would have really helped me as a first time mom. 

I am glad I was able to meet all of these beautiful ladies and even was able to capture some individual moments for them as well. Thank you Darby, Kobie, and Amany for starting such a wonderful group for all these Denver mamas!

Baby Jackson

I've been so busy I have been forgetting to blog!! So I'll be playing catch up these next few weeks!!

This beautiful family welcomed their first child into the world this summer. Meet baby Jackson. He is just the sweetest thing. Jackson was born via c-section a little early and had to spend sometime in the NICU (which I know first hand is heartbreaking for every mother). Heather couldn’t see her son right away, so Dad spent every moment in the NICU with him until mom could go see him. Dad and Jackson really bonded over one particular song that seemed to really calm him down while in NICU. That song was Darius Rucker’s, Wagon Wheel. They put it on when we were in the middle of their session. Dad held him and sang him this song. I’ve never seen a father and son bond like I did that day. It just melted my heart.

This amazing session was just published in an amazing blog. In case you missed it, check it out here: http://blmommy.com/baby-jacksons-sweet-newborn-photos/

I loved every moment of this session and this family. The love they had for each other is just indescribable!

Baby Aubrey

Meet Miss Aubrey! She is just the sweetest thing. My dearest friend Emily, her husband Chris and adorable son Adam welcomed little miss Aubrey into the world this past June. For Emily, this pregnancy was a breeze! Aubrey is just the most content baby I have ever met. She sleeps for a few hours at a time and rarely fusses! What a blessing this little girl is. She is the spitting image of her mother. Congratulations you guys. She is just perfect.

A Farewell to Colorado

I met Crystal about 2.5 years ago. Our family was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado and I had the pleasure to meet an AMAZING group of moms whom I have built some great friendships with. When you are a military family, these friends are not just friends, they become your family. Crystal happened to be one of those awesome moms! When I met her, she only had her oldest, Ben. Ben is such a smart, sweet, boy! I remember we were at a BBQ when Crystal said she was pregnant, and that there was a really good chance she could have twins, and oh boy was she correct!  Then there came Alexander and Zoe! Sweet, spunky, energetic twins! I photographed their first family session as a new family, and then the twins smash cake for their first birthday, and even Ben's 3rd birthday! I feel so honored they chose me to capture all of these important moments for their family! Hope you are settling in back home. Colorado misses you!

Three going on sixteen...

Yesterday was my oldest daughters birthday. She turned three. What an age! It is filled with lots of laughs. giggles and funny sayings. I really have the best conversations with my three year old, and they never get old! She is really set on "turning 16" so that she can drive our car. Right now, that is her biggest goal and I love that, because one day her biggest "goal" won't be so easy to fulfill. She's growing so fast. I feel like it was just yesterday that we were in the hospital and I was holding her in my arms for the first time. It's so crazy that she is now this little person with opinions, stories and fun silly ideas. I know our cuddling days are becoming more limited. I know she won't always be so eager to tell me everything that has happened. Though I hope she will always come to me for advice, I know that sometimes, she may not, and I hope the advice she is given is good advice. As they grow older, the world becomes harsher, no matter how much we try and shield them and try our hardest to keep the world a positive place. I know she is only three but I'm dreading the day where she is sent out into the real world and I can't be with her every second (even watching from afar). It's an exciting, yet frightening moment when you realize your baby is growing up so quickly. Have fun, hold them close and love like there is no tomorrow! This is for you Maddie.

Dream big, follow those dreams and love with all your heart!

Happy 3rd Birthday sweetheart.

Half Birthday!

Oh my! The cuteness you are about to see is just indescribable! Little Miss Kendall was just a riot. She was all smiles and had such fun at our session. Looking through her pictures, her facial expressions are just about the cutest thing I have ever seen! Lucky for us and our crazy Colorado weather, we beat out the rain on this day. We had amazing light and mom and dad even got in on some pictures (I love when they do)! Happy half birthday miss Kendall!

Denver Tula Mamas Baby wearing Mini Session!

The one thing I love just as much as Photography, is Baby wearing. I teamed up with a local baby wearing moms group, Denver Tula Mamas, to offer an exclusive mini session just for baby wearing moms! It has to be one of my favorite sessions that I've ever done.

As I am looking though and editing pictures, I am taken back by all the love each of these gorgeous mamas show for their little one in every picture. There is something about the love between mother and child that just naturally shows through. No posing, just pure baby wearing love. Every mama kissed their baby and hugged them on their own. I was able to capture these raw, emotion filled moments between mother and child, and the love they share with one another. I feel so honored to be able to capture these important moments in each of these mama's lives, because baby wearing does not last as long as we'd like. They grow so quickly that it is important to enjoy those cuddles and when they ask for "ups". Snuggle them, kiss them and hold them close.

It doesn't matter what carrier you have, just wear your little one! It is such an amazing opportunity for both mom and baby. I mean who doesn't want to be close to their baby and kiss them every chance you have.

I really have no idea how I made it without baby wearing my first child, because I would not know what to do if I didn't have a way to carry my second. I probably would be always working one handed and pretty slowly at that.

Thank you mamas for allowing me to capture these special moments for you. Carrier those babies as long as they let you. We are so lucky to live in such a wonderful state with an awesome group of mamas who support and encourage baby wearing!

Sunshine in Colorado!

When I hit a milestone on my facebook page, I decided to raffle off a mini session to my clients. This beautiful family happened to be the lucky winners and boy did they deserve it!

This beautiful family was just hands down amazing. Mom and I clicked right away as we both figured out we grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. We ended up doing their session on a Thursday night since mom works weekends. I made sure it was possible for them to have family photos not just pictures of their cute kiddos. So one night after my husband got home from work, I ventured out to this lovely session to capture all of this family's love, and beautiful moments at a trail head down the road!

It was very cloudy night with random bursts of sunlight. For a 7pm bedtime (we started at 6:30pm) the twins were amazingly happy and playful. I was able to capture such beautiful, real moments of them as a family, which I think make for the best family portraits. Little miss Mary was interested in everything and George was just as happy as can be! Mom and Dad were just the best! I've never seen a family have such an pure, loving connection. They were just themselves and it shows. This is one of my favorite family sessions to date. Looking at these pictures, you can just feel the love they have for each other radiating in ever frame.

Babywearing, Cloth Diapers and lots of Love!

What is better then a cute baby, a ring sling, and a mama loving her littles all together (with pictures to capture it all)? Nothing, nothing is better! As the baby wearing enthusiast that I am, I can not express how much I am in LOVE with this whole session. (Yes I did go out and purchase a new ring sling after this session because I only own buckle carriers) . These heart warming pictures show the beautiful connection between mother and daughter through baby wearing and  just MELT my heart!

A close connection during the early years with our children is so important! Not only is it nice to snuggle baby, but after being carried in the womb for 9 (10 months realistically) baby is brought into the world and really loves and wants to be close to mom as much as possible ( I mean us moms are awesome why wouldn't they want to be carried and loved on by us all the time). It's comforting, for both mom and baby. This may be my favorite session because the two things I love most (besides my own family) is photography and baby wearing.

Kiri is such a sweet, loving mom to her two beautiful daughters! Seeing her close connection with them really warm my heart. Those two girls ADORE their mommy. Keep being awesome Kiri! It was such a pleasure to meet you and your girls and capture these beautiful moments for you to have forever!

As I sit here tonight writing out this blog post, my youngest daughter (8 months) is strapped to my chest in her baby carrier. Leaving her sleeping happily and comfortable and leaving me with two hands to do my work! One of favorite reasons of baby wearing. I can't imagine life with out any sort of baby carrier!

So love on your littles and wear all the babies (because sadly babies don't want to be carried  forever)!

Ellen's turning 5!

I met Ellen's sweet family 5 months ago when I was photographing her then 3 month old sister.

This time it was Ellen's turn! She turned 5 this past weekend. Happy Birthday Ellen. She is a very sweet and spunky little girl. Full of giggles, smiles and so much love for her Mom, Dad and baby sister.

My favorite shot is this black and white image of her. It really just captures her in the moment and I couldn't be more excited that I was able to get such beautiful pictures of her.

Hope you had a wonderful 5th birthday! 

Jen and Todd's Gender Reveal Shower

It's pretty exciting when you find out that you are expecting a new baby. It's even more exciting when you wait to find out the gender of your baby with your entire family!

Jen and Todd did exactly that.

The room was filled with pink and blue tables and cute little elephants everywhere. From the diaper cakes on each table to the adorable little cup cakes and shower games.

This is Jen and Todd's 4th child. With the oldest being a boy, followed by two little girls. Their son was ready to move out if this baby was another girl! Lucky for him, he got what he wanted, a BROTHER! Nothing was better then being able to capture his excitement when they opened the box which was filled with colored balloons that represented the gender!

What an amazing shower and such a sweet family! Congratulations Jen and Todd!

Baby Reese's Newborn Session

I met this sweet family last summer when I had the honor of photographing their family reunion, and oh what a fun time that was! What an amazing, sweet family they have.

Since then I have had the pleasure of capturing beautiful moments for them. In November I captured their gender reveal pictures that they used to share the news with their family. It was such a blast. Then a few months later this sweet little girl was born.

One of my favorite things about photographing newborns is that it is the first picture of the new family together all settled in the  comfort of their home. It is fresh and it is real. Everyone is filled with so many emotions after a new baby joins the family. It is so great to capture those sweet, excited smiles of joy, and happiness. Even though those first 2 weeks are filled with sleepless nights, the joy of looking into your new baby's eyes is worth ever second of it. They grow up so much in that 1st year. Capture every second of it because it goes by faster then you can even imagine.

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Baby Allison

What's better then a new baby? I'm not sure, because as a mother myself I'd say this is near the top of the list (at least for me)! From those itty bitty toes, to their tiny little noses. They come into this world so little and grow up way too fast. Enjoy every moment, especially when they wake up at 2am (and 3am and 4am)  just to eat, because each day they will become just a teeny bit bigger and come one day will no longer need those night feedings you have become so used to. They will be crawling, running, and talking before you know it! So adore those chubby baby thighs and squeeze those cute baby cheeks every chance you get!

I had the pleasure of taking this beautiful little lady's newborn pictures. We even captured some  moments of the whole family, and a few of just baby with mom and dad too. Congratulations on your newest addition! She is just precious.

By the way, this little ones mom makes awesome custom dresses, shirts, bow ties and the most beautiful headbands/hair clips! check out her page.

https://www.facebook.com/Onekutekid?fref=ts

(Maylene) Almost 6 months!

It's official! My littlest is growing up faster then I could ever imagine. She's a little sweet, a little sassy, and ready to be on the move! The time goes way too fast. I feel like it was just yesterday that we were in the hospital, getting ready to become a family of four. I just can't get over that my baby is getting so big. Sometimes I wish they could just stay this age forever. I then however change my mind by the end of the day! It is crazy how fast it goes the second time around. You become a lot busier with two (dividing yourself and attention) rather then just having to focus on one all the time. Then before you know it, BOOM they are 6 months old and becoming a little person who will start to do things on their own and learn about the big wide world. I should also mention I have TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE baby fever! So please everyone have those cute, squishy, chubby babies and let me take pictures of them, because I'm sure my husband is not wanting baby number 3 just yet! Happy Almost 6 months sweet baby May.

Birthday/Farewell Party

Saying goodbye to friends is hard. Especially when they move across country. Last weekend I had the pleasure to attend and photograph our friends daughter's 4th birthday party, which was also their farewell to Colorado party as well. It was bittersweet! Miss Emily turned 4 and had all of her friends there to help her celebrate! What better kind of party is there. Although we say goodbye, we also welcome the adventures ahead :) You will be greatly missed Hermida Family.

1st Birthday!

I've been photographing this cute little guy since he was 6 months old. A few weeks ago he turned one and what a fun session we got to have. We were very fortunate to get one of those random 75 degree weather days here in Colorado in February. Meaning we were able to do our session outside instead of our planned inside session! Not only was it a beautiful day, but his Grandparents were in from out of town as well, and they were able to get in on some photo fun!