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Top Tips for Amazing Senior Photos in Colorado Springs: What to Know Before Your Session

Are you searching for the best senior photo experience in Colorado Springs? Whether you're a high school senior or a parent planning ahead, finding the right photographer, location, and style is key to creating lasting memories.This guide shares ...

The Power of a Portrait: How Seeing Themselves Builds Confidence in Children

As parents, we all want to raise confident, self-assured children who are socially connected and happy.What if something as simple as a portrait—prominently displayed in their own bedroom—could reinforce these messages in a profound ...

Magical Portraits by Storybook Images

The Magic of Healing and Seeing Yourself as Beautiful There is something breathtaking about transformation—the moment a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, the second a storm clears and sunlight breaks through, the instant a woman lifts her ...

Jonah and the Whale Part 4 - The final images!

Yay! After weeks of planning, shooting, and digital artistry, the final portraits of Jonah and the whale are complete. These are more than just a "pictures"— each image is a story, a memory, a piece of art that he’ll grow up ...

Jonah and the Whale Part 3 - Digital compositing

Part 3 The Artistry Begins – Compositing & Digital PaintingThis is where the magic happens. I take the best elements from multiple images and start blending, painting, and crafting them into a single cohesive piece. Shadows, highlights, ...

Jonah and the Whale Part 2 - the photo shoot

Jonah and the Whale - Part 2 The photo shoot Photo shoot day! With an 18-month-old, I have a short window to bring this vision to life. This isn't about getting a ‘perfect’ pose but capturing something real and magical.I came ...

Jonah and the Whale - Part 1 - Sketching and concept ideas

Part 1: The Concept & Sketching Ideas -Putting Together a Storybook Image When my client came to me in search of the perfect piece of art for her one-year-old’s room, she had vision in mind. She wanted something unique—something ...

Snow angels

Remember that time when you laid in the snow as a kid with arms and legs stretched out wide and felt the frozen snow falling over you as you created an image of an angel in the snow? Those childhood wonder memories are something that shaped our ...

One year old photo shoot - She's putting on her magical superpowers!

Before and Afters of a Whimsical Photo Session

Photographing a very active one year old who runs to the camera as soon as you put her down can be a challenge!The original photo seems like a fail, just one to toss.But .... her little arms reaching to the top of her head is so cute. I had to ...

What to Wear for Business Headshots

How to Dress for Headshots Consider bringing multiple outfits. Sometimes, the thing you thought you loved the most doesn’t photograph as well as you thought. It’s a good idea to have a backup option. Colors, neutrals, classy, and ...

Boy in overalls flying red kite in field.

From Selfies to Masterpieces: Why Professional Child Photography is Worth the Investment

In our smartphone-driven era, it's easy to fall into the habit of snapping quick selfies and casual snapshots for social media. While these photos can quickly capture a moment, they often lack the rich depth and quality that comes with ...

A careful combination of portrait photography of a girl mixed with an AI generated backdrop of a magical forest with flowers and sunlight.

Mixing Photography and AI (Artificial Intelligence)

AI (Artificial Intelligence) backgroundThere's a new hype about visual images being created by Al (artificial intelligence). Some people are enthralled with the capabilities and others hate the idea because it eliminates the artist. It didn't ...

Senior grad photo taken in creek at Fox Run Park, Monument, CO

What to know about senior photos

CELEBRATE! You're a senior! Having senior photos taken is WAAAAAY different than getting school pictures. It's an experience. It's a special day. It's a day where you get to model ... and play in front of the camera... and ...

A composite image of a dancer taken in studio and transformed by imagination

How A Storybook Image Can Impact Your Child's Life

Capturing Childhood Wonder: A Journey Through My Unique Photography Style Hey there! Let's talk about something magical – capturing the wonder of childhood through photography. As a mom and a photographer with 27 years of ...

A woman snuggling with a bear in memory of her late husband whom she lovingly called BEAR. This is a custom composite art piece made by Carolyn McLaughlin with Storybook Images.

What is a Composite? The magic spice to a Storybook Image.

She called him "Bear" My remarkable client was a mom of three with one on the way, but now a widow. The story is sad, as it was an unexpected sudden loss of her husband, yet she forges on with incredible strength. She had the ...

Senior photo overlooking Colorado Springs and Pulpit Rock with scenic sky

Best Locations for Senior Photos in Colorado Springs

Where are the best locations to senior pictures in Colorado Springs? As graduation season approaches, the quest for the perfect senior photo location becomes paramount. For many, the search is focused on iconic spots with breathtaking ...