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Motherhood, photographs, what to wear, where to photograph, and a little of what I've learned after 27 years behind the camera and nearly two decades of motherhood.

Three Reasons to choose denver Lifestyle Newborn Portraits
Laura Esmond Laura Esmond

Three Reasons to choose denver Lifestyle Newborn Portraits

There’s something magical about capturing your baby’s first days right where your family’s story unfolds - at home. As a Denver newborn photographer, I’ve discovered that the most cherished portraits happen when families are relaxed in their own space, surrounded by the nursery they’ve lovingly prepared and the little details that make their story unique. Here are three reasons to choose Denver Lifestyle Newborn Portraits.

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5 kid-friendly denver restaurants for a fun family night out
Laura Esmond Laura Esmond

5 kid-friendly denver restaurants for a fun family night out

To enjoy a fun night out as a family, we began searching for restaurants that had it all: good food for the grown ups and a fun environment for the kids. Which brings me to presenting our favorite kid-friendly restaurants in Denver for a fun night out.

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Your Children Will Cherish These Photos
Laura Esmond Laura Esmond

Your Children Will Cherish These Photos

There is no more important year than the first of your child’s life. As you transition into motherhood (or to an ever-growing family), you will watch your child change from a tiny babe in your homes to a walking, babbling, chubby little person. As a mother and photographer, here are a few important milestones you’ll want to be sure to photograph.

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Why Experience Counts When Hiring a Newborn Photographer
Laura Esmond Laura Esmond

Why Experience Counts When Hiring a Newborn Photographer

Photographing newborns requires flexibility, patience, practice and a true love of the craft. With so many variables outside your control as a photographer, you have to know the best way to capture a baby even when it gets difficult.

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Lifestyle Newborn Portraits | Cherry Hills, Colorado
Laura Esmond Laura Esmond

Lifestyle Newborn Portraits | Cherry Hills, Colorado

Bringing their newborn baby home was a truly special event. I was so proud to be with them shortly after to document his arrival. He slept like a dream the entire time and hardly noticed his four furry friends. To make sure baby sleeps well, I offer up all the tips I’ve learned over 20 years of photographing newborns. When babies have a mind of their own, we just go slow and at their pace. I never rush through a session.

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