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Aug 25, 20234 min read

Why Your Photographer Charges Their Prices

In this blog post, I'll dive into some of the costs that go into running a photography business and factor into photography pricing.

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How to Get Beautiful Outdoor Photos in the Fall & Winter

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Aug 11, 20234 min read

How to Get Beautiful Outdoor Photos in the Fall & Winter

In this blog post, I'll share a few things you can do to ensure your Fall and Winter photos turn out beautifully!

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8 Life Events You Should Hire a Professional Photographer For

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Jul 28, 20234 min read

8 Life Events You Should Hire a Professional Photographer For

You should get professional photos for ANY event that is meaningful to you, but there are 8 life events that I feel should be on that list.

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How to Survive (and Enjoy!) a Photoshoot with Children

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Jul 14, 20233 min read

How to Survive (and Enjoy!) a Photoshoot with Children

In this blog post I'll share 6 practical things you can do to reduce the stress from your child's photography session.

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Connect with Other Parents in These Colorado Springs Parent Groups

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Jun 23, 20232 min read

Connect with Other Parents in These Colorado Springs Parent Groups

I've compiled a list of some local parent groups in and around the Colorado Springs area so you can easily find the group for you!

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Some of My Favorite Vendors to Help with Your Colorado Springs Photo Session

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Jun 9, 20232 min read

Some of My Favorite Vendors to Help with Your Colorado Springs Photo Session

I compiled a list of some of my favorite Colorado Springs vendors to help you prepare for your maternity, newborn, and family photos!

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5 Ways to Use and Display Your Professional Photos (with examples!)

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May 26, 20233 min read

5 Ways to Use and Display Your Professional Photos (with examples!)

In this blog post, I compiled 5 of my favorite ways to use and display professional photos around your home.

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Popular Milestone Photo Themes (with Examples!)

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May 12, 20234 min read

Popular Milestone Photo Themes (with Examples!)

I've compiled some popular milestone session themes with examples below so you can be inspired to plan your own milestone photos.

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Newborn Photo FAQ - Your Biggest Newborn Session Questions Answered

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Apr 28, 20235 min read

Newborn Photo FAQ - Your Biggest Newborn Session Questions Answered

All of your top newborn photo questions answered!

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Maternity Session FAQ - All of Your Pressing Maternity Photo Questions Answered

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Apr 14, 20235 min read

Maternity Session FAQ - All of Your Pressing Maternity Photo Questions Answered

All of your maternity photo questions answered in one place!

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Top 10 Parenting Tips for New Parents (from a Community of Parents!)

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Mar 31, 20234 min read

Top 10 Parenting Tips for New Parents (from a Community of Parents!)

I recently asked my Instagram followers for their best parenting tips, and I've compiled some of them here, as well as a few of my own!

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3 Reasons to Book Your Newborn Photography Session Now

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Mar 24, 20233 min read

3 Reasons to Book Your Newborn Photography Session Now

In this blog post, I'll share 3 reasons why you should stop waiting and get your photoshoot scheduled with your newborn photographer.

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The Top 10 Sports & Summer Camps in Colorado Springs in 2023

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Mar 17, 20233 min read

The Top 10 Sports & Summer Camps in Colorado Springs in 2023

I compiled this list of some of the top sports and Summer camps in Colorado Springs so your kids can make the most of the warm weather.

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How to Customize Your Newborn Photoshoot with Composite Images

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Mar 6, 20232 min read

How to Customize Your Newborn Photoshoot with Composite Images

Composite images allow you to create something truly magical from your newborn photography session. In this blog post I explain how!

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The Top 10 Children's Dance Studios in Colorado Springs

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Feb 4, 20233 min read

The Top 10 Children's Dance Studios in Colorado Springs

It's common knowledge that a busy kid is a happy kid, which is why I've rounded up 10 of the top children's dance schools in CO Springs.

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The Latest Newborn Poses for Your Newborn Photography Session

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Jan 27, 20234 min read

The Latest Newborn Poses for Your Newborn Photography Session

In this blog post, I'll be sharing some of the latest poses in newborn photography with photo samples.

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Festive Holiday Activities to Do With Your Family in Colorado Springs This Year

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Dec 2, 20223 min read

Festive Holiday Activities to Do With Your Family in Colorado Springs This Year

I compiled a list of some of Colorado Springs' most wonderful winter activities to do with your family this holiday season! Enjoy!

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What NOT to Wear for Your Family's Holiday Photos

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Nov 28, 20223 min read

What NOT to Wear for Your Family's Holiday Photos

What NOT to wear for your family's holiday photos so you can guarantee that you get photos you love!

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Oct 17, 20224 min read

Get to Know the Photographer Behind Life Photography by Melissa

Your photographer should be a good friend. Get to know me in this interview where I talk all about the ins and outs of Life Photography!

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When to Schedule Your Newborn Photography Session (& My Top Tips for Scheduling Your Session)

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Oct 3, 20222 min read

When to Schedule Your Newborn Photography Session (& My Top Tips for Scheduling Your Session)

Learn the best time to start planning for and scheduling your newborn session, plus a few of my top tips for scheduling your newborn session

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