Images from summer family photo sessions of the past

Summer Family Photo Sessions

These highly sought out Summer Family Photo Sessions are sold out for 2024. Get on the waitlist now for 2025 through the form below.

Where will the Summer Family Sessions Take Place?

The location for 2025 is TBD.

The 2024 Summer Family Photo Sessions took place in the beautiful location of Sandstone Ranch in Longmont. With a stream, lake, meadow, historic barn, and mountains in the distance, this place is absolutely beautiful year-round. It is easily accessible with parking nearby and a paved walkway near optimal photo spots.

Images showing the location for the summer family photo sessions at Sandstone Ranch in Longmont
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When will the 2025 Summer Family Photo Sessions Take Place?

The Summer Family Photo Sessions are stand alone sessions, which means that you’ll be the only family I work with that afternoon and you’re guaranteed the highly coveted golden hour session slot. They are being offered in August.

August Dates

Mon., Aug. 4, 2025 at 7:15 pm

Tues., Aug. 5, 2025 at 7:15 pm

Wed., Aug. 6, 2025 at 7:15 pm

Thurs., Aug. 7, 2025 at 7:15 pm

Who can participate in the Summer Family Sessions?

Please note that each time slot is reserved for one immediate family only. I kindly ask that all children be at least three months old, as capturing images of newborns within the limited time frame can be challenging.

Mom and child at a summer family photo session

Who will be taking your family photos?

I’m Sara. Welcome to my corner of the internet! Here are some quick details about me:

  • Loves: chocolate, beer, travel, and my family

  • Past times: reading, visiting random archaeological sites, Googling random trivia, binge watching tv shows

  • I’m a mother of two to a four year old human and an eleven year old labrador

photographer of the summer family photo sessions

What Can I Expect From My Summer Family Photo Session Experience?

Step 1: An Easy Peasy Booking Process

Choose a slot, fill out the corresponding form, and pay the sitting fee to hold the spot. I’ll follow up with my contract to complete booking and then we can start the styling process.

Step 2: Styling Made Simple

I’ll send you a style guide that is specific to this session and this location. I’ll also give you access to my Style and Select account, which is a great styling service that helps you source coordinating outfits for you and your little ones.

In addition, I am here for every question you might have about outfits and am happy to give feedback at any time.

Step 3: A Professionally Designed Session

Before the session, I’ll ask you your goals for the session and what poses mean the most to you. I’ll cater my session flow to your desires for the session. We’ll capture images of you with your family as a whole, as well as smaller combinations of you all. These sessions are full family sessions, not mini sessions, so we can capture both posed and fun unposed images. We can capture each kid on their own, kids together, parents with kids, parents alone, the whole family in multiple poses, and so much more.

Step 4: An Ordering Process for the Busy Family

The ordering period for digital image files and print products will be done through my online gallery software and start when you tell it to start. When your images are edited, I’ll send you a link to a slideshow to view your professionally edited images. You don’t choose a collection until you’ve seen your images.

How much can I expect to pay for my Summer Family Sessions?

To hold your spot at the limited edition photo sessions, you pay a non-refundable sitting fee. After seeing your images from the session, you then choose and purchase a digital image file collection. Print products are available as optional add-ons.

Sitting Fee

$150*, which includes:

  • pre-session style guide and Style and Select services, so that you all look your best for photo day

  • family photo session with Sara in a beautiful outdoor location starting 45 minutes before sunset

*Please note that the sitting fee does not include any digital image files or products. Those are purchased separately.

Collections

  • All: Professionally hand edited, high-resolution digital image files for all images in your online gallery (no less than 20) with personal print release - $700 (less than $35 per image file)

  • Five: Professionally hand edited, high-resolution digital image files for your five favorite images in your online gallery with personal print release - $600 ($120 per image file)

  • Three: Professionally hand edited, high-resolution digital image files for your three favorite images in your online gallery with personal print release - $450 ($150 per image file)

How can I book my Summer Family Session?

Get on the waitlist now and you’ll be the first to know when bookings open. Along with first access to these highly coveted and quick-to-go sessions, you’ll get an early bird perk too. Get on the waitlist through the form below:

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FAQs

What if it rains/snows?

Sara begins to monitor the weather conditions for your session 3-5 days before the session date. If there is any concern that the weather might result in less than stellar photos, she will reach out with rescheduling options.

How old should my children be for these sessions?

Your babies, however old or young, are welcome. Are they kids? Great! Are they adults? Even better. Are they babies? Wonderful! With that said though, I do recommend that all children be at least three months old. It can be difficult to have the session hit the exact right time for a newborn to be happy.

What if we’re sick?

It's important to prioritize everyone's well-being and avoid attending sessions when feeling unwell. Besides, sick kids may not look their best in photos. If you or any of your family members are sick, please notify Sara no later than 8 am the morning of your session and I'll let you know options available

Accessibility

The location for these sessions will be a short walk from the parking lot along a paved pathway.

Before You Go

Get on the waitlist, so you’re the first to know when bookings open.