17 Year-Old Young Woman Spends Birthday and Gift Card at Ikea

This is my sister Emma, and while there are many misconceptions about Emma (no she does not suffer fools, but yes, she will gladly make fools suffer) the one misconception that I would like to set straight is that she was not raised by wolves, and yes we can take her out in public for short periods of time. After four hours though we need to return her to her nest for proper grooming and rest. Here are some pictures of her latest outing! Her birthday outing to Ikea! She is now a woman, we performed the rituals and sang the chant and now that she has purchased her first item from Ikea she will be allowed to sit by my side at the “Big Kids Table” this Spanksgiving. I hope you enjoy these photos and scroll through to the very end to see the post-Ikea burnout.

All jokes aside, Happy Birthday to my most under rated sibling. I love you so much! The world is a much more beautiful place with you in it. All my love, Adriana

The burnout is real folks!

Mother and Daughter Portrait Session #100Portraits100Weeks

Mothers And Daughters. What an incredible, delicate bond. I have two daughters, and their mere existence takes my breath away. But man, is there any relationship more riddled with conflict? We are so similar and so different. The mother/daughter relationship has been the crucible for much of my growth since my oldest daughter was born, and continues now that my youngest daughter is three. I adore every ornery-sweet inch of both of them! 

A few weeks ago beautiful Dawn and Anika came in for portraits to celebrate a Anika's 16th birthday. We started with makeup and hair by the talented Annalisa, and shot for the next two hours. We played jams on Pandora and had a wonderful morning together. Every mother and daughter should get their portraits done together at one point in their lives.

Portrait Shoot in Colorado Springs

Glamour Portraits Colorado Springs

Mother and Daughter Portrait Session 

Mother and Daughter Portrait Session

Week 4: #100portraits100weeks Glamour Portraits in Estes Park

I'm lucky enough to have grandparents with a home in Estes Park Colorado. Last weekend my family and I went up for a short visit and I got my beautiful sister to model for me. She's wearing a vintage Victor Costa Saks Fifth Avenue gown that I bought for her at an estate sale. The purple looks heavenly against the mountain backdrop!

She can be gorgeous and goofy!

Glam the Dress Portrait Session - Colorado Springs

One of the best things about photographing women is some of the fun and beautiful dresses I get to photograph. Annie picked up this vintage dress when she was 10 with the intention of wearing it to prom. I insisted on a few impromptu photos and here a few of what we got!

Glam the Dress - Colorado Springs

Glam the Dress Portrait Session

Glam the Dress-Colorado Springs

Glam the Dress - Colorado Springs Photography

Glam the Dress - Colorado Springs Photography

Linnea Glamour Portraits - Colorado Springs Part 2

Here are the second half of Linnea's glamour portraits. I used a corset and lingerie shirt from my studio, and made the tulle skirt specifically for this shoot. I used the head dress from one of my conceptual portraits. Linnea was all game, and did an amazing job modeling. Thank you Cynthia Mazzara with Magnifica Bella for the exquisite makeup. I will post the reveal of Linnea's glamour portraits soon! Stay tuned!

Linnea Glamour Portraits - Colorado Springs Part 1

I saw Linnaea at a coffee shop we both like to visit. She and her boyfriend were sitting at a table in front of me. Her smile attracted my attention, and I realized that I really wanted to take her portrait. I didn't have any business cards on me, so I jotted down my website on my napkin and ran after her as they left. "Excuse me," I tapped on her shoulder. "I hope this doesn't sound creepy, but you have a beautiful smile. I'm a glamour photographer and I would love to photograph you." She thanked me politely. A few days passed before I heard anything from her. After looking at my portraits she agreed, and said yes! 

She came to my tiny sun room in my home, and that's where we captured some gorgeous portraits. Cynthia with Magnifica Bella did makeup for me, and I curled Linnaea's hair. Linnaea brought her own clothing, but happily obliged and wore a tulle skirt I made for the shoot and a twig crown I just happened to have on hand. Thank you Linnaea for allowing me to photograph your vivacious self, and best of luck in all your adventures!