Inspiration: Two of My Favorite Photographers | Broomfield Maternity, Baby and Family Photography by Natascha Lee Studios

As an artist, you get to honor the creativity inside of you, the muses.

As a professional artist, you get to do that AND have a career.

How awesome is THAT!?!?

And, you are also surrounded by other wonderful artists of many mediums, people you can share with and learn from and be inspired by.

Here are a couple of my favorite photographers; they create work I am always excited to see:

Gregory Colbert – Ashes and Snow

(Beautiful, Evocative Images of Africa, People and Animals in Spiritual Harmony)

Stephanie Rausser

(She describes her style as “happy, spontaneous, energetic, and whimsical”. And I love it because my style is similar: Vibrant, Joyful, Natural and Fun. She is a commercial photographer in California, (meaning she shoots for advertising and editorial) and if you get Parents Magazine, you will often see her work. Oh, and her website has this super cool home page where all her images fly in one at a time, like snapshots  being tossed onto a table.)

And, since I can’t imagine doing a post without an image, here is one of mine that I think does a good job of portraying Vibrant, Joyful, Natural and Fun:

Vibrant, Joyful, Natural and Fun Maternity Photography by Broomfield's Natascha Lee Studios

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Happy July 4th 2012 from Broomfield Newborn, Baby, Children, and Family Photography by Natascha Lee Studios

Happy July 4th 2012 from Natascha Lee Studios.

(Newborn, Baby, Children and Family Photography in Broomfield, Colorado:

Vibrant, Joyful, Natural and Fun!)

July 4th Children's Outdoor Concept Portraits by Broomfield Newborn, Baby, Children, and Family Photography Natascha Lee Studios

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Kind Words from Wonderful Clients | Client Testimonial Westminster Family Photography by Natascha Lee Studios

Thank you so much to Elizabeth for her kind words regarding the STUNNING images from her family photography session. I so enjoyed creating custom portraits of her beautiful, smart and sassy daughter. We did these as part of my Westminster Summer Flower Series:

Natascha is a wonderful photographer!  She was able to bring out a true smile to my daughters face which is very hard to do with a tween.  I am so tired of my child’s pictures not coming out well at school or a photo center at the mall and just wasting money.  Natascha’s photo shoot was fun!  I can not wait to share these lovely photos with my friends & family.  Thank you again Natascha. –  Elizabeth from Westminster, CO

  Testimonial Client Rave from Elizabeth  for Westminster Family Photography by Natascha Lee Studios

Thank YOU Elizabeth and Miss S, I can’t wait to include these images in my next Studio Magazine!

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Watermelon, Tricycle, and a Lovely Park: Children's Creative Concept Photography Session by Broomfield Family Photographer Natascha Lee Studios

This Broomfield children’s photography session was SO MUCH FUN! I LOVE LOVE LOVE these kid’s expressions!

The idea was to tell a story; Boy rides up on his “wheels” (tricycle), shares some stories, laughs and watermelon with girl, and then they ride off together. I actually shot this twice, the first time is below and the second time was for July 4th and those images will be posted next week.

Creative concept shoots are generally portraits that tell a story, and they usually use more props that more “regular” portrait photography.

That said, I lean towards simple props, ones that just help the portraits rather than overtake them.

I want the kids, their interactions, expressions and connection to be the focus of my photographic art. Because as mothers, that’s what we most cherish and want to remember forever. Enjoy!

Kids playing at the park : Broomfield Childrens and Baby Concept Photography Session by Natascha Lee Studios

PS – I’m even entering these images in a photography contest of sorts. Wish me luck!

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Fairy Princess Butterfly In the Forest | Broomfield Family Photography by Natascha Lee Studios

I love the imagination and playfulness of children. We put the wings on her and off she went like a fairy princess butterfly.

(If you have young daughters, you know what I’m talking about with that trio name there.)

Broomfield Family and Newborn Photography by Natascha Lee Studios - Butterfly

BTW, This portrait was taken a few months ago at one of my favorite local Broomfield parks, but I’m a bit behind in blogging.

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Daddy & Kids | Family Portraits in Broomfield, Colorado by Natascha Lee Studios

Wow, what a beautiful day in Broomfield:  summer flowers, blue sky, and sunshine.  Time to head to the outdoor pools and soak up some fabulous Colorado Summertime!

I’m so excited to continue my celebration of Fathers; I’ve even created a gallery of Daddy portraits, called “Daddy Love.” It seems I may have stumbled into special niche market as I’ve had a slew of inquiries from Single Dads recently, asking about family portraits for them and their children.  I love taking photos of all families; one parent, two-parent, multi-generational, foster, adopted, blended. Custom portraiture is one of the best ways to celebrate the love of family and I am so honored I get to be part of that.

Continuing this week’s theme, because they loved my Daddy images, Adorama (major supplier to professional photographers) asked me to write an article on taking photos of Fathers and their children. Click here to read it over on Adorama’s website.

Broomfield Colorado Baby and Daddy Family Photography Adormama Blog Posting by Natascha Lee Studios

Since Father’s Day is this Sunday, a gift certificate for family portraits would make a GREAT gift! I can provide you a lovely custom-printed certificate, wrapped with a big fancy bow, and you can book the session at your convenience. And if you don’t live in the area, please consider finding a professional photographer in your area whose photo style you love, and who could offer you the same.

I’ll leave you with another of my favorite portraits of Daddy playing with his kiddos. Isn’t this image so sweet, the adorable little kiss they are sharing? It melts my heart:

Girl and her Daddy Kissing | Broomfield Colorado Baby and Family Photography by Natascha Lee Studios

BTW, if you are in the Broomfield or Westminster area, and you have young kids, ping me! I’m starting a new series on the best parks for parents with young children and would love to have several other parents’ input. Email me if you would like to participate and/or nominate your favorite parks!

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