super SWEET [S] family!!

I am SO blessed to have the opportunity to photograph my FAVORITE families!!  I just loved the bright, fun summer colors they chose, as well as the location, Lola's Sugar Rush and Downtown Littleton!  

sweet little boy LOVES his momma...

 ...and she just ADORES him!

 Miss [E] is getting so grown up!

 and little sis is CUTE AS EVER!!

 

 

Mr [E] is 100% boy...energetic, crazy fun, and silly as can be!!!  I LOVE it, but he can pull off innocent, too!!

Thanks for a wonderful, FUN session, [S] family-- you ROCKED it!!

the [W] family...farewell for now photos!

I have had the good fortune of knowing this amazing family for the past 4 years...I was thrilled for their recent opportunity to move to Alaska- what an exciting new chapter for them- but sad for their absence here in Colorado, I KNOW they will be missed by many; they are such a great example to me of a hard-working, smart, and well-rounded family who LOVE to be silly together!

When I heard that husband and father, Judd would be leaving the first of the year, with wife and mother Aubree staying to finish out the school year with kids (as well as all of the other many details that go along with such a huge move!)...I was reminded of when my family experienced a similar situation when we decided to move from Ohio to Colorado. My heart aches for Aubree because I know how long those nights alone can be and how talking on the phone is not quite the same when all you long for is that deep embrace that speaks more than words...

Even though I can sympathize, I know it's just not easy, but I wanted to do SOMETHING that might help...so, I decided to reach out and offer what I CAN do...CAPTURE MOMENTS!

We did our session the day before Judd left for Alaska and I was honored to be able to capture some sweet moments!

It is my hope that looking at the images from their session will make the distance seem less significant while they're apart and celebrate the chapter of their lives spent here in Colorado!

Thanks [W] family for allowing me to capture this special, significant time in your lives! Wishing you ALL the BEST!!

the FABULOUS [F] family!!

How absolutely adorable are these kiddos?!! And as adorable as they are, they are equally energetic and FUN! I had such a blast photographing them AND working with their dad to surprise Mom for her birthday!! The kids were successful in keeping the secret from Mom and Dad scored BIG with something Mom has wanted for a long time...a year's worth of unlimited sessions!! She was absolutely thrilled with this first, surprise session AND for the year of sessions that lay ahead...I couldn't have been more excited to be a part of such an awesome gift and to have the opportunity to work with the whole family through the year!!

I LOVED this image...super goofy and fun!

Thanks [F] family, for a FABulous session!

For more information on a year of unlimited sessions for YOUR family, contact me at echobyamber@gmail.com!

Why Brides & Grooms should consider a FIRST LOOK SESSION!

I was chatting with a good photographer friend about some weddings she is looking forward to shooting this summer...and I told her about (and emphatically recommended) the FIRST LOOK session. I think this trend is getting more and more popular (and rightfully so!) so I wanted to blog about it for any couples who might be considering adding this to their wedding itinerary.

I have done FIRST LOOK sessions a couple of different ways. First, I have given the couple the option of making it a TRUE first look (meaning I actually capture the moment the groom sees his bride, as well as as much or as little as they want after the initial first look) OR simply meeting them at a predetermined location (these couples do not mind seeing each other without capturing the first look and often arrive together; the point of this type of session is mostly to get a full session of images before the wedding day, thus reducing the time needed for pictures on the big day)...

If you haven't guessed it already, my FAVorite is definitely the TRUE FIRST LOOK session! I have found myself close to tears, my heart burning in awe of the REAL and intimate, breathtaking and overwhelming emotions that unfold. It truly is magical and I feel so honored to capture these moments that are a very special part of the wedding story.

Here, at a wedding last July, the couple had their true first look session maybe 45 minutes before the ceremony. It was an intense moment, as both the bride and groom were overcome with butterflies and emotions. Afterward, the bride told me she was SO glad they had that moment together; not only did it put them at ease for the ceremony itself, they have a treasure of beautiful images that convey their emotions and love unlike any other images could!

Here, another July wedding, the couple chose to simply meet me at Hudson Gardens for their session. We had unlimited time to comfortably capture a variety of poses, etc...that surely wouldn't have ALL been possible to capture on the wedding day.

I think we were able to get some wonderful shots, which still hold great emotion and intimacy even if it wasn't a TRUE first look. PLUS, since we did the session a couple days before the wedding, this couple was able to have a handful of images printed to display at their reception (yet another reason to go for the FIRST LOOK SESSION!)

And finally, this TRUE first look from a November wedding...

It was fun to stage their meeting; I had the groom around the corner and the bride walked up, they held hands before he pulled her around the corner to admire her! It was so touching and JUST beautiful!

Below, one of my FAVorites! I love the bride's beaming smile and the way their eyes are locked. The groom canNOT take his eyes off his stunning bride and even though only part of his face is visible, his equally beaming smile is obvious! This makes my heart just SMILE!!

And of course, a long embrace that speaks volumes even though both bride and groom are silent, just holding each other...

Are you sold yet?!! I LOVE the first look because not only does it relieve the amount of time pictures take on the wedding day (though I always capture some on the big day too), it is a TRULY PRICELESS opportunity to capture the treasured moment when the groom first sees his bride (and not from across the room as she walks down the aisle, but face to face!)...As you have seen, this moment is filled with REAL emotion, intimate expressions, and just a feeling that words alone cannot describe. I know that seeing his bride walk down the aisle is an important moment, but I personally feel that the emotion and bond that is captured as their eyes meet, as the groom admires his bride, as they embrace...is PARAMOUNT!

For more information on booking YOUR wedding, contact me at echobyamber@gmail.com or 720-201-1005

SNEAK PEEK catch up!

The bad news is that, in the midst of the holidays, I FORGOT to post sneak peeks for these two amazing families (both photographed the week of Christmas)...HOWEVER- the GOOD news is that ALL of the editing for both sessions will be done VERY SOON!

Thanks so much for allowing me to capture your wonderful families-- and for your patience!!

First, the extended [D] family...with everyone home for the holidays, I had the pleasure of photographing the whole group AND individual families, including THIS little man!! We did mostly formal posed shots, but I couldn't resist a couple of candids!!

Next, the extended [B] family...what an opportunity- I LOVED spending time with this group at Red Rocks, photographing a total of 4 generations! Again, I photographed the whole group, in addition to individual families...and of course a few of just the little ones!

Christmas mini-sessions! *colorado family photographer*

highlights from my Christmas mini-sessions...including a few of the Christmas cards I designed!