Denver Family & Lifestyle Photographer

Photographs
that feel like your family
in the seasons
you don’t want to forget

Family photography is about more than getting everyone to look at the camera. Life is ever evolving and families are constantly in motion and changing. From engagement and maternity when the family is just beginning to the beautiful wrinkles that come later in life, there are so many stories to tell.

You need photographs that remind you what this particular season of your life felt like.

As a Colorado family photographer, to me these sessions capture genuine emotions and people and places that are special to you. Imagine a playful picnic, a Colorado mountain adventure, or even a lazy Sunday Denver morning at home. I’ll give you enough direction that nobody is wondering what they’re supposed to do, while leaving plenty of room for hugs, teasing, quiet moments and personalities that make your people yours.

Colorado family photos to me are surprise engagements on a hike in Golden, anniversary sessions sitting on your patio in Sedalia, maternity sessions near Red Rocks, and of course running around Lakewood with all the kids. They can be outdoors in Colorado, at home, or wherever your story makes the most sense.

Denver couple spinning in a Colorado Western Slope vineyard photography session.
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You don’t have to know what you want photographed

You don’t have to arrive with a shot list

Denver family laughing together during an outdoor Colorado family lifestyle photography session.

everyday chaos, big hugs, how everyone has grown

DENVER FAMILIES

Life goes by so fast and it is filled with precious people and memories. Without photos, how long are those memories going to be with you?

All of a sudden, the kids are maybe not so little. Maybe you’re expecting your first baby. Or how often have I heard as a Denver lifestyle photographer that you’ve been married for ten years and realized you have no photographs since your wedding day.

No matter what, I will guarantee that your family simply looks different than it did the last time you updated the frames on your walls.

Together we will discuss what makes sense for this season of your life and what is special about it that you don’t want to forget. I give you room to be together and let moments unfold so I can photograph your connections.

Evergreen Colorado couples vow renewal in epic location for anniversary photoshoot.

COLORADO COUPLES & ANNIVERSARIES

each year, you grow and mature together

Golden Colorado couple kissing during an outdoor Colorado engagement photography session.

One session for all kinds of seasons.

MOUNTAIN ENGAGEMENTS

celebrate in a big way in breathtaking Colorado

Denver pregnant couple holding each other during a Denver in-home lifestyle maternity photography session.

the excitement of who you’re becoming

IN-HOME MATERNITY

Your 60-minute family & lifestyle session
for couples, anniversaries, engagements, maternity

  • $275 session payment + image credit
    is paid when you book.
    After your session,
    you’ll see your photos in a proofing gallery
    and choose the collection that feels right for you.
    The $275 is applied toward that collection.

  • 10 images for $75 more — $350 total
    25 images for $175 more — $450 total
    50 images for $275 more — $550 total
    Complete gallery of images from the proofing gallery for $475 more — $750 total

    Your $275 session + image credit is already included in these totals.

the process

Choose the photographs that matter most

Book a family session for this current season.

Enjoy your time together as a Colorado family while I give simple direction and photograph your genuine emotions.

I’ll narrow everything down to the strongest photographs and put them in a proofing gallery.

You choose the images you’d like me to fully edit.

Choose the collection that fits how many photos you’ve fallen in love with. Four options, 100% your decision.
10 images — $350 total for a handful of favorites
25 images — $450 total to tell a fuller story of this season
50 images — $550 total for when choosing favorites starts to get difficult
$750 total for the people who don’t want to choose and want the complete gallery of strongest images (*because every session is different, I don’t promise a specific number of photographs and the complete gallery means every image included in your final proofing gallery)

  • Your $275 session + image credit is included in each total above

You don't have to be "good" at having your photo taken

Golden Colorado older couple laughing together for outdoor mountain anniversary photography session.

In fact, I’d rather you didn’t try too hard.

I’ll give you direction when you need it — where to stand, what to do with your hands, when to look at me and when to forget that I’m there.

Some of my favorite photographs happen when everyone stops thinking about the camera. Your teen starts telling a ridiculous story. Your husband makes you laugh. You pull your daughter just a little closer. Everyone relaxes.

Those are the photographs I want you to have.

The ones that don’t just show what your family looked like, but bring you right back to what it felt like to be together.

Denver family sitting together on a blanket during a fall outdoor photography session.
Couple walking with their dog during an outdoor engagement session in Colorado.

Where we’ll photograph

In-home family photography in Denver

Especially good for winter, young children, newborns, or simply because home is where your family feels most like yourselves.

Couple sitting on log enjoying a quiet moment during an outdoor Littleton Colorado photo session.
A mom dances with her son while her other son looks on during an in-home lifestyle photoshoot in Denver Colorado.

Outdoor family photography in Colorado

Colorado gives us plenty to work with — neighborhoods, parks, open spaces, foothills and mountain locations depending on the kind of photographs you’re after

Somewhere that means something to you

Your favorite Colorado hiking trail. Your Denver backyard. The place you go for ice cream. The spot where you got engaged.

Young girls lauging in wagon during lifestyle photo session on a Golden Colorado ranch.

Serving Denver and Colorado's Front Range

I'm based in the Denver area and photograph families, couples and growing families throughout Denver, Lakewood, Golden, Littleton, Morrison, Evergreen and surrounding Front Range communities. I'm also happy to travel for the right Colorado location.

“We had such a fun time with Darcy. She was kind and considerate working with our family in our home, really put us at ease, listening and encouraging [us] to try different things.”

Linda T
denver, colorado

A father and two children at their home during an in-home lifestyle photography session in Denver Colorado.

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A Denver Colorado family and their dog sits for a photography session in the Colorado mountains.
A beautiful woman smiles at her husband during a golden hour photography session in Lakewood Colorado.

““Darci Ran is a fantastic photographer. She has done three family photo sessions - each unique and special.”.”

Kenyatta R
littleton, colorado

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does a family session cost?

    Family & lifestyle sessions begin with a $275 session + image credit. After your session, you'll choose the number of photographs you'd like fully edited. Total collections range from $350–$750.

  • How many photos will I receive?

    You choose! You'll see a private proofing gallery after your session and select the photographs you'd like fully edited. Because every session is different, I don't promise a specific number of proofs or final images.

    $275 gives you the session and applies towards whichever collection you prefer. If you choose the complete gallery, I will edit all the photos I deliver in the proofing gallery.

  • Do I have to decide how many images I want when I book?

    Nope! That's the point of the proofing process. You'll see your photographs first and decide which ones and how many you want to keep.

  • Where do you photograph family photos in Denver?

    I photograph families throughout Denver and the surrounding Front Range, including Lakewood, Golden, Littleton, Morrison and mountain communities west of Denver. We can photograph outdoors, at home, or somewhere meaningful to your family. I'll help you choose a location based on the season, the kind of photographs you want and what will feel comfortable for everyone.

  • Can we do the session at home?

    Absolutely. In-home sessions are especially lovely for families who want something relaxed and personal, and they're a wonderful option during Colorado's colder months.

  • What should we wear?

    I’ll help you figure that out before your session. I have style guides based on our beautiful state of Colorado and all it’s marvelous seasons.

  • Do you pose us?

    I tend to work half with posed images and half with capturing your movement and naturalness. I lead you through ideas and love to stand back and watch your beautiful story through my lens.

    For the kids, movement, breaks, and silliness are all part of the photographs. I don’t expect children to perform for the camera.

  • How can we prep our family?

    Be sure to fill everyone in on the importance of your session as well as about how long it’s going to take. For kids, quick snacks like apple slices, dried fruit, or dry cereal help keep energy levels up. For adults, it’s kind of the same! :0)

  • How long until we receive our photographs?

    The proofing gallery arrives quickly, usually less than a week!

    After your favorite images are chosen and depending on the collection chosen, I usually get the final gallery to you within 2-4 weeks.

  • Do you Photoshop us?

    You are beautiful no matter what stage of life!! But it’s Murphy’s Law that blemishes come up right around a photo session. So things like that (which aren’t normally there) will be removed. I really want you to be happy with the images and offer individual image edits for an extra fee (varies based on complexity).

  • What if we need to reschedule?

    I get it! Weather, illness, all sorts of things come up — especially with children! If you need to cancel your session within 14 days of it, $75 of your $275 booking fee is nonrefundable and the remaining $200 will be refunded. If you’d rather reschedule, we’ll work together to find another date and your full $275 session + image credit will stay on your account and apply toward your image collection.

  • Do you offer mini sessions?

    Yes! Limited mini sessions are offered throughout the year. Join the mini-session list to hear about upcoming dates first.

  • Do you photograph couples without children?

    Absolutely.
    Couples, engagements and anniversaries are all part of my family & lifestyle photography.
    You don't need to have kids—or even a special occasion—to have photographs made together.

  • Do you photograph maternity sessions in Denver?

    Yes. Maternity sessions can be photographed outdoors in Colorado, at home, or in another location that feels meaningful to you. I focus on the connection between you and the people you're becoming a family with, rather than making the session feel overly posed.

Prefer something shorter?

I offer limited mini sessions throughout the year, usually around a particular season, location or idea.

They’re a great fit when you want a few updated photographs without committing to a full family session.

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Ready to document this season?

Whether your family is growing, your kids are changing, you're celebrating another year together, or you simply realized it's been far too long since you had photographs made,
let's document this season while you're living it.

let's plan your session