It was such a pleasure to work with this family again, this time with the newest little member, Carmen Josie. Even though our studio is in Boulder, shooting on location at their house in Longmont worked well- everyone was very relaxed and comfortable, and their son Caden enjoyed having his toys right there to play with. He has grown so much since the last time we saw him at Katie's maternity shoot we did earlier this year! Here are the many faces of Caden...

The natural light worked well with the backdrops we brought in- not only did the color pictures turn out great, but they also translated to black and white very nicely. It also was nice to have the props and cute little hats for Carmen- the combination of simple, natural infant photos and the pictures with the newborn sleep sac and hat makes for a well-rounded, adorable set of baby pictures.

This shoot was a joy- we are excited to watch this family continue to grow and have fun together!

Meet the girls behind the Venus de Miles Ride 2009! I always love photographing this great group of women- they all share a great sense of humor in addition to their dedication to this unique Greenhouse Scholars cause. Teresa Robbins founded this ride in 2008, and I had the pleasure of photographing the event last year. I'm flattered to be returning this August 30th to capture the energy, excitement, and spirit of the ride. This all-women ride is a Greenhouse Scholars event, organized to provide Scholars with personal, academic, and financial support ensuring that they are able to attend college and achieve their full potential. I am looking forward to photographing the race again and will be sure to share the images!

Last year on August 17th, despite the rain and less than ideal conditions, over 600 women geared up for the inaugural year of the annual Venus de Miles ride in Longmont, Colorado. The energy of all the riders, staff, and volunteers created and maintained a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere from start to finish- enjoy some fun shots from last year\'s race!

To find out more or to participate in the Venus De Miles Ride, visit their website: http://www.venusdemiles.com

I met Katie today -who is expecting her daughter in a few weeks!- when she came into the studio here in Boulder with her husband Chris and their son Caden to do the Henna-Maternity session we offer. With Chris and Caden watching and playing in the studio, Leah from Face Fiesta painted a beautiful, unique Henna design for Katie. Next, we took pictures in the studio, not only capturing the striking art, but also the family sharing these moments of excitement before the baby's arrival. Witnessing Caden interacting with his parents and the Henna art on Katie was great fun- his anticipation for a little sibling translated well through the photographs. We then took the shoot outside to a nearby field and continued to document the family's obvious joy- the results are inimitable and quite stunning!

Collaborating with Leah from Face Fiesta of Lafayette Colorado, we have created a photography session to capture the beauty of maternity and celebrate this special time with Henna art. Leah creates a unique and beautiful Henna design, and then spends an hour translating it onto the pregnant belly. This shoot utilizes both natural and studio lighting to enhance the Henna art, creating dramatic yet soft and beautiful photos. Call the studio today to schedule your Henna-Maternity session.

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