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Rocky Mountain Golden Hour Family Session Boulder, Colorado

The Allard Family

By Ashleigh Cropper

April 6^th, 2024

The most golden of golden hour photos in Boulder, Colorado during the fall can feel just so, Colorado! I took Cody and Jordon's 5 year vow renewal photos what felt like a moment ago, but it was actually before babies and about 5 years to the date!

I have enjoyed every moment capturing this sweet family! They are always so trusting of me and show their genuine selves in front of the camera. There is always so much playing, especially with the kids! I have photographed their children learning to walk, hug, snuggle together, and explore the outdoors.

I think this session is such a wonderful representation of just enjoying being a family together and allowing me into your world for a moment. I realize it's never easy getting to a session especially when kids are joining, but I promise if you take a deep breath once you arrive then let me do the rest, it will result in such a fun and memorable experience.

Rocky Mountain Golden Hour Family Session Boulder, Colorado

Tips for a more "styled family session

I appreciate Jordon's desire to bring something unique to the photos when we capture her family. I wanted to show off some photos that displayed her creative energy and share a couple tips I have if you want a more styled family session.

1) Bring props-Hats, scarves, layered clothing, jewelry are all great options! Jordon brought two of her hats and thought it would be fun to let her daughter play with one while she was wearing the other. It turned out to create some very sweet photos of them together (see below!)

2) Professional hair + makeup- Jordon had her hair stylist do a really amazing braid with some baby's breath mixed into it. We both loved how it turned out and created a lovely little addition and detail! I recommend getting hair and light makeup done for your family session if that's something that would interest you.

3) Mixed Neutral Outfits-I created this styling guide for family photos and it is truly the best advice I can give for clothing. It's not easy having multiple people figure out clothing and work together. These outfits are totally "them" and works so well together. I adore the patterned dress, Jordon's awesome overalls, to Cody's jacket! It all really came together!