capturing your family amidst the Colorado wilderness

Professionally Styled Family Photography for Denver, the Northern Front Range, and the Colorado Rockies

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For the Colorado adventuring family at heart, I’m the

Longmont Family Photographer

that will capture your family enjoying all that Colorado has to offer.

Whether you are a family that climbs 14ers on your Saturday afternoons or just read about them by a cozy fire. Whether you are a family with toddlers or with teens. I am the photographer for you if you want to be surrounded by golden aspens in Rocky Mountain National Park, have the backdrop of the continental divide, or just be surrounded by the beauty of Colorado nature.

Family Client Closet and Styling Services

When you’re choosing outfits for every member of the family that can get overwhelming really fast. That’s what I and my client closet are here for. What you’ll find within my client closet and styling services includes:

  • flowy dresses for mom that accentuate only the right curves, add glorious movement to images, and make you look fantastic any season of the year

  • outfits for girls and boys that were chosen to coordinate with items for mom in my client closet and the Colorado surrounds

  • Robust styling services that allow me to help you choose items from your own closet and online to finish out the ensemble for everyone

  • Stress free zone, because I am here every step of the way to make sure you all look amazing for your photos. Outfits can make or break family photos, but they shouldn’t be the source of stress just because of that.

A peek into the client closet of the Longmont Family Photographer, Sara Herkes
family of four stands in front of Red Rocks Amphitheater during their family session with the Longmont Family Photographer, Sara Herkes
Mom and son cuddle during their family portrait by the Longmont Family Photographer, Sara Herkes
A family stand in front of the Boulder Flatirons during their session with the Longmont Family Photographer, Sara Herkes

Family Session Locations

Whether you’re from Colorado or just visiting here, I’ll be here to help you figure out the perfect location and backdrop. For outdoor locations, you’ll find location overviews with the following:

  • 14,000 foot snow-capped mountains

  • mirror-like alpine lakes

  • old growth forests

  • “have it to ourselves” Boulder Flatirons spots

  • places where more moose roam than humans

  • aspens that are the best kind of green in the summer and most golden color in the fall

  • wildflower meadows

  • babbling brooks surrounded by mountains

  • dog, horse, and toddler friendly spots

A family sits on a blanket in front of the Boulder Flatirons during their session with the Longmont Family Photographer, Sara Herkes
Family stands looking at an alpine lake in Rocky Mountain National Park during their session with the Longmont Family Photographer, Sara Herkes
Father and son sit with mountains in the background during their session with the Longmont Family Photographer, Sara Herkes

Rocky Mountain National Park

Location Highlight

I specialize in photographing families in the Rocky Mountains. That includes Rocky Mountain National Park. I know amazing locations in the park and how to navigate the permits and timed entry system.


 
Family looks out over Lily Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park during their session with the Longmont Family Photographer, Sara Herkes

Because only moments worth remembering are worth capturing, opt for a family photo session that is relaxed and fun.


The Family Photography Experience

  • Learn the Details

    Reach out to see if I’m available and to get more information. If you like what you learn, we then have a virtual chat. An easy peasy 15 minute call over video chat online. We meet. You ask the questions and I answer. You decide if you want to book. If you do, you pay the sitting fee, sign my contract, and we’re set.

  • Session Styling and Design Meeting

    Immediately after booking, I send you a questionnaire asking what you’re looking for in your session. You get to peruse my client closet. And I scout locations for you.

    Before your session, we have a 30 minute virtual meeting. We finalize your client closet choices, the location, style the clothes for all participating members of your family, and review how to prepare for your session.

  • Your Session

    We meet at the location and I guide you along. I’ve already planned the flow for your session based on our design meeting, so that we capture everything you’d want out of your session.

    We head out to the photo spots, hang out, and get beautiful images. You get to stroll in the wilderness, while I guide you every step of the way.

  • Slideshow and Ordering Period

    Within a couple days of your session, I send you a sneak peek. And within a few short weeks, your final gallery is ready.

    You’ll first see all the edited images from your session in a professionally composed slideshow. You choose your digital image collection, download your images files, and decide if you want print products.

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Mountain graphic for Longmont Family Photographer page

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Longmont family photographer was featured in Voyage Denver magazine