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Alejandra's Lucky Day | Studio Maternity | Centennial

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T WAIT TO SCHEDULE A MATERNITY SESSION

Have you ever been jealous of someone else’s photos? I’m honestly jealous that I don’t have images like this from my first pregnancy. I missed my opportunity to have a studio newborn session because I waited too long to schedule my session and my son was born 2 1/2 weeks early - exactly 1 day before my maternity photos were supposed to have happened. There’s definitely no do-overs on a maternity session after the baby is born. I learned from my mistake and booked my own maternity session for our 2nd child WAY in advance but I’ll never be able to go back and have images of myself while I carried my son. Now I make sure to educate my clients on when to book so that they don’t make the same mistake I did.

It makes me really happy that I can help to make sure other new moms get the experience and the images that I didn’t. Working with Alejandra and Lucas to capture the images they wanted to remember this special time while she carries their baby was so wonderful. They are the absolute sweetest couple. When we first spoke, Alejandra told me she loved that my style is natural and looks effortless - such a sweet compliment! I am so excited that she chose me to document her pregnancy and their baby’s first year. Be on the lookout for many more images from this beautiful family as their little one grows!

Alejandra’s first dress is one of my favorites from my current client wardrobe by Nothing Fits But. This session also features a vintage Oscar De La Renta robe that is available for my clients’ use.

Thank you so much for being here! I’m Kami Vanous, founder of Lucky Friday Studios and a leading Denver, Colorado maternity, newborn and baby photographer. My beautiful natural light photography studio is located in Centennial, Colorado and I serve clients from all around Denver, Littleton, Ken Caryl Ranch, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Cherry Hills, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, Englewood, Castle Rock, Parker and surrounding areas. I have more than 13 years of experience photographing motherhood, babies and young families, and I would love the opportunity to work with you to create something beautiful.

To see more of my work, please spend some time looking through my portfolio. If you are drawn to my art and are looking for a maternity, newborn and baby photographer, I would love to chat about how we can to begin planning your session together to create the images you’ve been dreaming of.

INQUIRE

xo - kami

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What is Baby Led Posing in Newborn Photography?

NATURAL NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY & BABY LED POSING

If you’re reading this, chances are you are researching newborn photographers and hoping to learn more about your options for when your new baby is born. There are many different types of newborn photography and today I’d love to share with you why I specialize in natural newborn photography & baby led posing. I hope you’ll walk away after reading this with all the information you need to decide if this is the right type of session for your family.

For me, natural newborn photography allows me to create simple, beautiful images by keeping backgrounds clean and the focus on your sweet babe in my gorgeous, natural light studio. I love minimalistic imagery and avoid the use of excessive props so your sessions don’t feel unnatural or dated. I even provide all of the perfect little clothing items and blankets for your session so your final images are a perfect representation of the style I’m known for.

Natural newborn photography means allowing parents to snuggle and hold baby in a way that you would in real life. Nothing is forced or awkward. It’s real, organic and so sweet. When it comes time for me to photography your baby alone, I lay them down and allow them to curl and roll themselves into a position that they feel comfortable in. While I may make slight adjustments to ensure the perfect composition and a perfect, pretty image, the pose is led by the baby and what makes them happy. The results are natural, relaxed images that capture all the sweet details of your newborn.

Here are some more wonderful benefits to a natural newborn session and baby led posing:

TIMELESS & CLASSIC IMAGES

I’m committed to capturing your precious babies in a way that is timeless and honors them as they are on the day of our session. I want to document the beautiful connection that you have with them and all the sweet details that change so quickly. My goal is to create pure and emotive newborn images that will be classic and hold their own throughout the generations. Avoiding the use of excessive props, keeping the color pallet light and neutral and utilizing baby led posing allows me to achieve all of this!

STRESS FREE & FUN

I’ve tried both lifestyle and posed newborn sessions in the past and have found that a natural newborn session in my studio is the least stressful and most fun for my clients. You don’t have to worry about cleaning up your house or shopping for newborn outfits. You won’t spend tons of extra time waiting to get your baby completely asleep and into a variety of intricate poses either. Taking natural newborn portraits with your tiny baby and watching while I photograph all their adorable details is truly fun!

SAFE FOR BABY

I admit it. I’m a bit of a safety nut. Nothing matters more to me than the safety of your family. While there are many different posed baby session poses that can hurt your baby if not done properly by a trained professional, baby led posing takes that worry off the table. I will never put your baby in a position that isn’t completely safe and comfortable for them.

PERFECT FOR INCLUDING FAMILY

These sessions are perfect for incorporating images with your whole family in a way that looks authentic and natural. Parents and siblings are not only welcome, but encouraged to participate in your session! We are documenting some amazing moments in your life and you are all a very important part of that!

SESSIONS LAST ABOUT 2 HOURS

While some posed newborn sessions can last up to 4 or more hours, my newborn sessions are much faster. Because your little one doesn’t need to be completely asleep for every image (in fact, I love when I get some images when they’re awake too), sessions don’t take as much time and you end up with a larger gallery of finished images.

Thank you so much for being here! I’m Kami Vanous, founder of Lucky Friday Studios and a leading Colorado maternity, newborn and baby photographer. My beautiful natural light photography studio is located in Centennial, Colorado and I serve clients from all around Denver, Littleton, Ken Caryl Ranch, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Cherry Hills, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, Englewood, Castle Rock, Parker and surrounding areas. I have more than 12 years of experience photographing motherhood, babies and young families, and I would love the opportunity to work with you to create something beautiful.

INQUIRE

xo - kami

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9 Advantages To Having Your Next Session In The Studio

IMPORTANT BENEFITS TO A STUDIO SESSION

I love being able to offer my clients portrait sessions in a beautiful, light and airy white studio. Today, I’m going to share some of the great reasons to choose my studio for your upcoming session.

No Weather Worries!

Colorado has earned itself quite the reputation for unpredictable weather. They say if you don’t like the weather here, wait 10 minutes or drive 10 miles - because weather around here can be crazy and change quickly. Unfortunately, that isn’t really a solution when you have your photo session scheduled. In the 14+ years I’ve been in business as a professional photographer, I’ve lost track of the times I’ve had to deal with wind, rain, hail and snow interrupting or forcing me to reschedule a session. This is especially frustrating for clients who have hired my team of hair and makeup professionals to help them look their best. Choosing to do your session in the studio takes away the stress of potential weather issues year round. Unless it’s unsafe to be on the roads or too dark outside, your session is on.

2. Amazing Light

Oh, the beautiful studio light! Light is the most important thing I plan for when I’m photographing you. My studio is all white with tons of windows that let in gorgeous, even, natural light throughout the day. Creating images in the studio allows me to easily photograph you in a variety of lighting situations including being backlit (as seen in the image below). The result of me photographing in the studio is consistent, beautifully lit images every time and the reason my clients choose me.

3. A Clean, Modern Background

Creating images in a clean, all white studio is a beautiful way to keep the focus on you and the amazing connection you have with your family. There’s no clutter or distracting items that might take away from the simplicity of the portraits.

4. Privacy

My studio is on the top floor of my building and offers complete privacy. There are never other clients there at the same time as you so you can relax knowing that your time with me will be quiet and uninterrupted. This makes the studio the perfect choice for intimate maternity sessions/maternity boudoir. The studio also features a private dressing and nursing room and on-suite restroom so you can alternate outfits easily and nurse your baby comfortably.

5. Convenience

The studio offers all of the conveniences of home and the added bonus that you don’t have to clean it before your session! There is plenty of comfortable seating, a kitchen stocked with refreshments, refrigerator and on-suite restroom.

6. Fewer Distractions

Another luxury of photographing in the studio is having the whole place to yourself so there are no distractions. This allows you to feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera knowing that there aren’t a bunch of strangers passing by watching you. It can also help keep little ones engaged in the session because they aren’t surrounded by their toys, televisions or exciting outdoor locations that might entice them to run off to play.

7. Safety

The health and safety of my clients is always my top priority. The studio is cleaned and sanitized regularly. It’s the perfect setting for crawling and toddling babies to be able to get down on the floor for adorable milestone images without worry of them getting dirty or finding something from nature to explore with their mouth. There is also no worry of running into any of Colorado’s dangerous wildlife (ticks, snakes, mountain lions or bears) during a studio session.

8. Furniture Options

The studio has a lovely selection of furniture that I can incorporate in your session. Adding in a few different pieces of studio furniture is a wonderful way to add variety and interest to your final gallery of images.

9. Easy Access & Parking

My studio is conveniently located with easy access and plenty of close parking available right in front of the building entrance. There is an elevator at the front doors for anyone who needs it and allows you to bring your stroller. It’s especially convenient for pregnant moms and new moms who may be recovering from birth and don’t feel up to long walks on uneven ground or stairs.