Documentary Photographer, Littleton, Denver & Beyond

Because photography should be authentically you.


There is a subtle magic to documenting real life.  The tasks that sometimes feel like routine - wake up, make breakfast, feed the kids, do the dishes, repeat x a million.  Except one day, it won't be the routine.  You'll have a quiet house, a clean table and a morning to yourself.  So let's take the time to document the quiet, in between moments, and the loud, chaotic ones that add a bit of spice to your day.  

 

What to expect for a documentary family session.

You'll be pleasantly surprised at how effortless documentary family sessions are.  Your job is literally to just to exist the way you would on any given day.  I have the honor of holding a memory still for you.   I'll ask you the question: What would you be doing if I wasn't here right now?  Great, let's photograph that.


Baby boy crawling out of kiddy pool as big cousin looks on, making a surprised facial expression, both in swim suits.

 

Before

 

Cousins playing together in fall leaves at park, throwing them into the air.

Where should we go?

Your house is picture-perfect as is.  The toys, the dirty dishes, the pile of shoes - those are all little pieces of proof that your kids were here.  Let's not erase it.  I'll travel to you, within the Littleton & Denver metro area.

Close up of toddler girl snuggling in to mom's shoulder, looking relaxed.

What should I wear?

Wear what you would normally wear in your every day life.  Or elevate it if you want, totally up to you.  But throw out the pressure to buy new, perfect outfits.  

Two sisters putting poles, preparing to pitch a camping tent, father in the background.

What should we do?

Spend quality time with the people you love.  Play a board game, run barefoot in the backyard, plant a flower in your garden, drink a cup of coffee while your children run feral.  

Close up on child's marker stained hands as they play the piano.

 

During

 

Newborn boy in infant bath tub on counter while mom washing hands in the sink.

What if my kids are off the wall?

They're kids!  I want them to bring all the energy!  The whole point is to capture real, authentic moments.  From laughter to tears, nothing is off limits!  My job is to make them feel comfortable with me around, their job is to just be a kid.

Young girl standing on chair, dad standing behind her, helping mix cookie dough. Mom standing nearby holding baby boy.

Will you pose us?

In a true documentary session, mostly no.  My goal is to be a silent, less annoying, fly on the wall.  If you want to sneak in a few traditional photos, of course we can squeeze that in!

Blurred motion photo of boy running with basketball in home hallway.

How long will a session last?

Depends on your preference!  I offer 1-3 hour documentary sessions, we land on what's best for you!

Quiet moment of dad holding newborn in hospital, balloons in the corner of the room.

 

After

 

Girl standing by strawberry birthday cake next to laughing mom, dad is int he background holding baby girl.

When will we get the full gallery?

Gallery turn around time is 2-3 weeks.  

 

Baby boy being changed on changing table, mom removing onesie, dad's hand holding pacifier in baby's mouth.

Will we get sneak peeks?

Yep!  I'll send a few photos your way in the week after your session.


Three young children playing on a trampoline as adults look toward them.

What's after that?

You get a gallery with high res photos and a download code!  It's really that simple.  Documentary photography takes the stress out of family photos.

 

Documentary sessions are perfect for families

who want to remember what life was like in this very moment in time.

 

 

Not ready to commit to a full  documentary session?

That's ok, there is a middle ground between lifestyle and documentary.  And the good news is, you don't need to change anything about a regular family session to make space for documentary inspired family photos.  Here are some examples of family photography sessions with documentary style photography photos.  Whether it's at one of Littleton or Denver's stunning locations or in the comfort of your own home, documentary photographs can be fit in at every session.  

 

Young girl and young boy running together at a park, both smiling.
Teenage son playfully poking father on the forehead with mountain meadow in background.
Toddler boy crying while being put in his carseat.
Mother, son and father sledding down a hill, dog running up toward them on snowy day in Boulder, CO.
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Daughter blurred in foreground, son walking in middle ground, parents following behind in foreground, all walking dirt path at Mount Falcon.
Playful documentary portrait of two sisters sitting on two different couches in living room, one with feet up in the air.
Father playing card game with daughter and son on living room floor, shepherd mix dog in background sitting on couch.
Young girl in bedroom jumping on her bed, a stuffed pikachu positioned on the corner edge of bed.
In home newborn photo session, father and mother sitting at the kitchen table, mother holding newborn, cat peering out the back door.
Candid moment of extended family members sitting in living room of a mountain cabin.
Father and mother snuggling on couch, mother holding newborn, father playfully petting dog's ear during Denver in-home photo session
Mother comforting crying baby boy over her shoulder.
Boy wearing puffer coat standing near river, mother father and brother are all in the background, sun beam coming through the trees.
Birthday party for grandmother, family members singing to her in background
Father chasing son in forest family property in Evergreen, aspens in background are a vibrant yellow,
Woman on her 95th birthday laughing with two birthday guests while sitting at a kitchen counter, other guests in the background.
Denver photographer's project 365, June, children playing at shoreline of mountain lake, blue skies with white clouds in distance.
Black and white portrait of family engaging in playfully competitive bingo game in celebration of Grandma's 90th birthday party.
Candid portrait of family of four walking in downtown Fort Collins.
Black and white documentary photo of son wrestling with mom on the floor as a white dog looks in their direction.
Family of four playfully throwing snowballs at each other.
Young boy making a silly face, going cross eyed and holding he hands up to his face, thumbs to his ear.
Playful black and white portrait of mother snuggling three young sons in family photo session in Morrison, CO.
Two brothers playing on a spinning play ground structure, one young boy fallen to his back, legs in the air, father in background.
Grandmother and grandson fishing off the dock of a lake, grandfather sitting nearby preparing fishing pole, tan dog walking on dock.

We'll make the mundane our

masterpiece

Alex Warren


Let's see if a documentary session is right for you.

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