I always feel very honored when people drive from out of town to take senior photos with me, and Elsa’s session was no exception – she and her mom drove from Fort Collins to take pictures in Colorado Springs! While Fort Collins can also be a great location for photos, it just doesn’t have the same amount of jaw dropping locations that you will find in the Springs. Both Fort Collins and Colorado Springs have beautiful parks, a colorful downtown area full of murals to use as backdrops, and some water areas, but I have found that many places in Fort Collins, including Horsetooth Reservoir and Lory State Park, require…
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All The Emails You Will Send to Your Photography Clients
If you are new to the photography business, you might be wondering, “How many emails should I send to my photography clients?” or “What information should I send to people who hire me for photoshoots?” While certain sessions will require additional planning, and sometimes even video chats or phone calls are used to finalize the details and to discuss ideas/visions, the following is a list of emails that you should make sure to send your clients over the course of working with them. If you are a potential client, looking at hiring Amare Clara Photography, this is a glance at the minimum communication you can expect to have while working…
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Danielle’s Senior Photo Session
This session is one of my favorite senior photo sessions that I have done. With two different days of shooting, unlimited outfit changes, and being a gorgeous model, Danielle had a lot of beautiful images for graduation announcements, the yearbook, and of course, instagram 🙂 I was particularly excited for this session, and feeling rather old, because I used to babysit Danielle and her older sister. In fact, Danielle is the first baby I can ever remember holding! I used to create elaborate backdrops and props for impromptu photoshoots while I babysat them, that I would then gift their mom for her birthdays and Christmases. I was so honored to…
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Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off 2021
September 4th, 5th, and 6th marked the 45th annual Labor Day Lift Off event in Colorado Springs. This fun experience is one of my own family’s favorite traditions. I grew up going to the balloon festival at Chatfield State Park in Littleton, CO, which sadly had its last year in 2008, so I was ecstatic to be able to start the tradition of a balloon festival once again when I moved to the Springs. We decided this year to set our alarm for 5am (crazy, I know) so as to get a good parking spot near Memorial Park, where the balloons blow up and take off from. In true fashion…
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Beautiful Locations for Photos in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is an absolutely beautiful place to have Senior, Engagement, and Family Photos taken. I’ll often see people inquiring in Facebook groups, as to what the “best places for a photo shoot in Colorado Springs” are. Some of the frequent responses I’ve seen include: Fox Run Park, Palmer Park, Red Rocks Open Space, Garden of the Gods, the Mesa Overlook, and Cheyenne Mountain State Park, to name a few. Photography Permits in Colorado Springs? One of the things I love about being a photographer in Colorado Springs, is that there are not currently many places that require a photography permit (this is a huge challenge I face when I…
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Valentine’s Day Photoshoot for Kids
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! If you are like me, you love taking pictures of your kids to create fun and lasting memories. With how busy life is with kids, a quick and simple photoshoot idea is what works best, and as a Colorado photographer having to constantly deal with the indecisive weather, an indoor session is even better. The first thing every Valentine’s Day picture needs: HEARTS. I carefully made my way to the back of our cluttered storage/laundry/overflow/craft room to hunt for some long-forgotten construction paper. Next, I did something I realize I shouldn’t have ever let my toddler witness, and I carefully and lightly traced the outline of…
