fort collins maternity photographer | the carlsons

This has to be one of my very favorite sessions.  We always try to get to know our clients and treat them like friends, because when you’re comfortable with the photographer, everything falls into place.  However, it’s even nicer when you DO know your clients and have a long friendship.  It’s just that much more amazing. 

Ellie and Pete are some of our closest friends, and we were honored to do a maternity session with them to celebrate this new chapter in their lives!!
We had a total blast and got some great images from the session!!!

I am also glad to get this post up before she delivers!  She looks AMAZING for being at 38 weeks, right???? 

Enjoy! 

I should mention that Ellie trains service dogs and works with their owners with various disabilities by provides services & resources to improve their overall mobility.  It’s something I have always admired about her, as I have always been impressed how she trains all of her dogs with patience, confidence and care. 
Including Jedi, their 120 pound 3 year old Great Mastiff.   He was really eager and energetic, but exceptionally well behaved.  Pete did a great job luring him to look and stay, I might add. 

After a quick change and to add Pete, we headed to the UCA’s flower garden. 

This is one of my favorites. 

You just can’t do a maternity session without this one. 

They are going to ROCK as parents.  I am so excited for them!!!

And to another favorite spot: the Oval.

Apparently, the baby was getting a little fiesty and wanted to kick Ellie in there. 

Another favorite. 

My view.

 Bryans view.  Another favorite!

I LOVE THIS ONE.  It’s why I do this. 

Canvas, anyone? 

Ellie & Pete Carlson | August 10, 2008
Jedi | 3 years
Baby Carlson | Due August 29, 2010

Fort Collins, CO

… some of us working and my favorite outtake.