REGULAR PORTRAIT SESSIONS (45 MINS):
Our fall portrait sitting fee is $200 and includes up to 45 minutes of shooting, several different backdrops, custom editing and processing of your photographs resulting in a viewing gallery of 30-50 finished images. Print and digital packages purchased separately inquire for full price list.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH – SOLD OUT
Portrait Session Location: Evergreen – View Portfolio
Description: Aspen trees, grasses, fall colors, mountain views
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH – SOLD OUT
Portrait Session Location: Evergreen – View Portfolio
Description: Aspen trees, grasses, fall colors, mountain views
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WEEKDAY DATES ALL THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER – BOOK IT
Portrait Session Location: TBD in Denver-Metro Area – View Portfolio
Description: Can include aspen trees, grasses, fall colors, scrub oak, logs, fence lines, cottonwoods, pine trees
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 & WEEKDAYS OCTOBER 5th-9th – BOOK NOW
Portrait Session Location: Castle Pines – View Portfolio
Description: Tall pine trees, fence lines, tall grasses, fall colors, scrub oak
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11th – SOLD OUT
Portrait Session Location: Platte River
Description: Cottonwoods, tall grasses, river, rocks
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th– BOOK NOW – ONE SPOT LEFT
Portrait Session Location: South-Denver Metro Area TBD – View Portfolio Example
Description: Cottonwoods, tall grasses, logs, gravel/dirt paths
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MINI SESSIONS (20 MINS):
Our mini session sitting fee is $350 for 20 minutes (sessions are scheduled back to back), one fall setting as a backdrop, custom editing, and processing of your photographs resulting in a viewing gallery of 10-20 finished images. A small digital collection of 5 digital images is included. This is perfect if you want a quick family session for the holidays. Any additional images will be available for you to add on from your online gallery.
READ THE MINI SHOOT TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE BOOKING
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11th – BOOK NOW – TWO SPOTS LEFT
Portrait Session Location: South-Denver Metro Area Dekoevend Park – View Portfolio Example
Description: Cottonwoods, tall grasses, logs, gravel/dirt paths
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Stretch Marks & Pregnancy
Stretch marks, also called “striae distensae” or “striae gravidarum, look like lines or streaks across your skin. Stretch marks happen when your pregnant body grows faster than your skin can keep up with. This causes the elastic fibers just under the surface of the skin to break, resulting in stretch marks.
Doctors say as many as 90% of women will develop stretch marks during their pregnancy. Genetics plays a role as well, so if your mom has stretch marks, you’re likely to have them too.
The good news is they’ll eventually fade and the original color of them will change to white or silver, making them less noticeable.
How to Prevent Stretch Marks during Pregnancy
Although you’re more than likely to get stretch marks during your pregnancy, there are some things you can do to lessen the severity and appearance of them.
Drink lots of water!
Your growing baby puts extra demands on your body’s need for water, so it’s important to stay hydrated during your pregnancy! Watch for cues from your body that you’re getting dehydrated. These can include
- Thirst
- Dry skin
- Chapped lips
- Constipation
- Infrequent Urination
- Dark-colored urine
The Institute of Medicine recommends that you drink about 80 ounces of water or other beverages each day. Also, avoid alcohol and caffeine as these beverages are known to dehydrate you and can increase your likelihood of developing stretch marks. Be sure to talk to your doctor about how much liquid you should be drinking to keep your pregnant body perfectly hydrated.
Eat vitamin-rich foods
Pregnant moms know they should eat a healthy diet because it’s good for your growing baby. However, there are some vitamins that are super helpful in keeping your pregnancy skin fit and reducing the severity and appearance of stretch marks. These include
- vitamin C
- vitamin D
- vitamin E
- zinc
- protein
Make sure you’re getting enough vitamin C.
Collagen keeps your skin strong, supple and elastic. Doctors say it can also help prevent stretch marks. You can find vitamin C in lots of fruits and vegetables. Citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons, are especially good sources of vitamin C. Others foods that are good sources of vitamin C include broccoli, cantaloupe, cauliflower, kale, kiwi, papaya, red, green or yellow pepper, sweet potato, strawberries, and tomatoes, to name a few.
Soak up some vitamin D
Doctors have discovered a link between low levels of vitamin D and an increased incidence of stretch marks. The easiest way to get vitamin D is by getting a bit of sun on your skin. Talk to your dermatologist about how much sun exposure is safe. You can also find vitamin D in supplements. It’s also added to a lot of foods that you may already be eating, including dairy products, bread, and cereals.
Moisturize
Dr. Dendy Engleman is a dermatologist who’s been pregnant twice. Her advice? Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Engelman’s moisturizer of choice during her pregnancy was Bio-Oil. “Even though it’s a pain every day to slather on this stuff, it really does help.”
Natural Remedies for Stretch Marks
Preventing stretch marks may be difficult, but there are many natural treatments that may lessen their appearance.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil contains anti-inflammatory properties that can help lighten and fade stretch marks. Just scoop some into your hands and rub it into your stretch marks.
Sugar
Dermatologist Rachel Nazarian recommends homemade sugar scrubs to help diminish the appearance of stretch marks. She recommends mixing sugar with almond or coconut oil and lemon juice and rub it over your stretch marks for eight to ten minutes several times a week.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is super moisturizing and may help to get rid of stretch marks. You can grow your own or even buy large aloe vera stems from the grocery store or natural food stores.
Medical treatment for stretch marks
There are treatments your dermatologist can perform for stretch marks. They won’t make them disappear, but they can help to minimize the appearance. These include
- Chemical peel
- Laser therapy
- Microdermabrasion
- Radiofrequency
- Ultrasound
Your doctor may choose one of these procedures or a combination of several of them to treat your stretch marks.
New moms share their stretch mark stories
“Nothing worked! I oiled every day twice a day and still got stretch marks” -Kara LaCoy
“Bio Oil saved my life. I used it my entire pregnancy with my twin girls and I got ZERO stretch marks!” -Julie Ellis
“I put lotion on my belly every night and morning and still got stretch marks once I hit 8 months” -Gabby Conde
“I used Mederma on my stretch marks. I’ve heard that stretch marks are genetic, but I definitely have stretch marks from when I got heavy in high school, so I’m genetically pre-disposed to getting them. I only have one tiny stretch mark after carrying my son. I say it was the lotion I used and the water I drank.” -Rachel Skala
“Try not to scratch your skin as it’s stretching and itching! That makes them more prominent.” Kay Valentin
Having a Baby During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Your pregnancy is meant to be an exciting, happy time! But during the COVID pandemic, you may be experiencing increased anxiety and stress over your own health and your newborn baby’s health.
The good news is that doctors say pregnant women are not more likely to be infected with Coronavirus than the general public. The bad news is that your birth plan and plans for visitors during your newborn’s first few weeks and months at home will be drastically altered by new safety guidelines.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, is a respiratory illness. Symptoms can include
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
Should I go to the hospital if I am pregnant and have COVID-19 symptoms?
The Centers for Disease Control recommends you get immediate medical help if you are experiencing any of the emergency warning signs for the Coronavirus. They include
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion or inability to arouse
- Bluish lips or face
If I have Coronavirus, will my unborn baby have it too?
Doctors still aren’t sure if pregnant women who have the Coronavirus can pass it to their unborn baby. One small study of women diagnosed with COVID-19 found no evidence of the virus in the mother’s amniotic fluid, umbilical cord blood or breast milk. However, doctors caution that not enough research has been done to give a definitive answer.
After your baby is born, he is susceptible to the virus. Hospitals and birthing centers have made drastic changes to their policies and practices to protect parents and babies from the virus.
Questions to ask your medical provider about delivering your baby during the Coronavirus pandemic
As your due date gets closer, you might be feeling a little more anxious than most expectant moms about the labor and delivery process. After all, your birth plan may have been scrapped due to all the new Covid-19 precautions. In some cases, your partner and/or support workers like doulas may not be able to attend your labor and delivery. Being as prepared as possible is key to helping you remain calm, confident, and less anxious in the days and weeks leading up to your baby’s delivery. Here are some questions you should ask your health care provider.
- Can my partner be in the room during labor and delivery?
- Can my doula attend labor and delivery?
- If I am giving birth via c-section, will my partner be allowed in the operating room?
- Will I be separated from my newborn baby after he is born?
- Will the length of my stay be affected by the Coronavirus pandemic?
- Will I still have access to pain management, including epidurals?
Online pregnancy, birth and parenting classes
You may have signed up for birth and parenting classes prior to your baby’s arrival. Unfortunately, doctors say live, hands-on classes are just not safe these days. However, there are plenty of great resources for online labor, delivery, and newborn baby care classes. You can ask your healthcare provider if your local hospital is offering any classes online. Here are some online educational resources for expectant and new parents:
Lamaze International has a great mix of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and parenting resources. Some are free and some are paid. Click here to see Lamaze International’s pregnancy and parenting resources.
The online parenting resource BabyCenter also has an entire library of FREE labor and delivery videos.
WomensHealth.gov has free articles on birth, breastfeeding, and parenting topics.
Check with your doctor to find a lactation consultant you can contact after you go home with your baby. Even though they can’t help you in person, they can still offer support and advice over the phone or online. You can also find a lactation consultant by visiting the La Leche League’s website.
How to protect my newborn baby from Coronavirus
As sad as it seems to keep your new baby at a distance from excited family and friends, it’s important that you do so in order to limit her exposure to people who may have the virus.
Again, the Centers for Disease Control recommends the same precautions for new parents as for the general public. These include
- Limiting your exposure and your newborn baby’s exposure to anyone besides immediate family.
- Washing your hands frequently. Use soap and water or hand sanitizer that has at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose with unwashed hands.
- Make sure everyone who is around your newborn baby wears a facemask when they go out in public.
- When going out in public, maintain a minimum of six feet social distance between yourself and others.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, like cell phones, door knobs, light switches, countertops, keyboards, toilets, faucets and sinks.
Can I breastfeed my newborn baby if I have the Coronavirus?
The CDC recommends talking to your healthcare provider about whether or not to breastfeed if you have the Coronavirus or have been exposed to it. In the limited studies that have been done so far, researchers say the virus has not been found in breastmilk.
If you have been diagnosed with the virus but still wish to feed your baby breastmilk, the CDC recommends washing your hands and wearing a mask when nursing your newborn baby. They also suggest that new moms with COVID-19 can pump breastmilk and have someone who is not infected feed the baby. Just be sure to thoroughly wash the pump and all bottle parts after each use.
New moms share their COVID-19 birth experiences.
Just be prepared to take all the snacks and extras you need because no one is allowed to leave the unit, not even for the cafeteria or vending machine.
-Jenni Crago
Only one person is allowed at the hospital. It must be the same person the whole time. If they leave, they can’t come back. They did make an effort to discharge early if all was well. We brought him home at less than 48 hours old.
No one outside of our immediate family has met him other than through our glass front door. 🙁
-Heather Huff
Everyone in Labor and Delivery wore masks at all times, and full personal protective equipment during the actual birth. They discharged us at 24 hours instead of 48. The baby nursery was closed so the baby was in the room with us the whole time. We exited through a separate exit that only Labor and Delivery staff uses. I’m actually not sure if they would have allowed my husband to leave the unit because he didn’t try. We got our food delivered to the room. The nurses and doctors were fabulous. I would never have known there was a global crisis going on, aside from the masks being worn all the time. We didn’t have to wear masks in our room but when we came in and left, they gave us masks to wear.
-Heather Sears
This sweet little boy graced our newborn studio with his presence and all his smiles.
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