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Fort Collins, Loveland COlorado Studio portrait of three generations of women — grandmother, mother, and daughter — posed together in an elegant setting that honors family legacy and feminine connection.

Three Generations of Women – Studio Legacy Portrait Session

A refined studio portrait session capturing three generations of women — grandmother, mother, and daughter — in a timeless tribute to love, strength, and family legacy. An elegant experience designed to preserve your story with heirloom-quality artistry.

 Colorado Luxury Family Photographer –

Fort Collins, Denver and Colorado Springs

 Julie Ulstrup

 

Luxury Family Photography at Colorado Resorts, Heirloom Portrait Experiences for Multigenerational Families

Your Family Is Extraordinary. Celebrate Now. Forever.

Celebrate your family’s legacy with a portrait experience at Colorado’s finest resorts. Designed for multigenerational families, these high-touch sessions transform life’s most meaningful moments into high-quality wall art and heirloom albums—because your family is your greatest masterpiece.

Black and white studio portrait of four generations of women — great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, and baby — celebrating family legacy across time.

Four Generations Studio Portrait – Baby, Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother

A timeless black and white portrait capturing four generations of women — from great-grandmother to baby — in a studio session that honors legacy, lineage, and love through refined simplicity and emotional depth.

Four-generation family smiling together during a legacy portrait session in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, surrounded by mountain scenery and golden aspens.

Four Generation Family Portrait in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Celebrate the beauty of legacy with this timeless four-generation family portrait session in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Captured in the heart of the Rockies, this luxury photography experience honors connection, heritage, and togetherness across generations.

Mother and young son sharing a joyful moment during a professional three-generation portrait session at a custom landscaped location in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Mother and Son Legacy Portrait at Professional Location in Fort Collins, Colorado

A heartfelt mother and son portrait captured at a professionally landscaped, private location in Fort Collins, Colorado — part of a three-generation legacy session designed to preserve family connection and celebrate enduring bonds.

Because a Million Phone Photos Will Never Tell Your Whole Story

You’ve worked hard to bring your family together—whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary, retirement, reunion, or graduation. While you may have endless phone snapshots, what you don’t have is an intentional, high-quality portrait that captures the love, strength, and story of your family across generations.

That’s where I come in.

As a luxury portrait artist serving Colorado’s top destination resorts, I create unforgettable experiences that celebrate your legacy—and preserve it in heirloom artwork you’ll treasure for decades.
Three-generation family portrait in Fort Collins with grandparents, adult children, and grandchildren during a legacy session while visiting from out of town.

Three-Generation Family Portrait in Fort Collins, Colorado – Visiting Children and Grandchildren

A joyful three-generation portrait captured in Fort Collins, Colorado, featuring visiting adult children and grandchildren. This session beautifully celebrates togetherness, legacy, and family milestones during a meaningful reunion.

Family of four with high school and middle school children smiling together during a fall portrait session in Fort Collins, surrounded by golden autumn leaves.

Fall Family Portrait in Fort Collins – High School and Middle School Children

A vibrant fall family portrait session in Fort Collins, Colorado, featuring parents with their high school and middle school children. Captured among autumn leaves, this session celebrates connection, growth, and the beauty of family during a fleeting season.

Smiling matriarch with her husband during a four-generation portrait session, celebrating their family legacy with warmth and elegance.

Matriarch and Husband Portrait – Four-Generation Legacy Session

A joyful portrait of the family matriarch and her husband captured during a four-generation photography session. This timeless image celebrates love, legacy, and the strength of family roots.

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What Makes This Different

This is not a casual vacation photoshoot. This is a transformational portrait experience—designed for discerning families who value beauty, ease, and emotional connection.
Here’s what sets it apart:

  • Fully guided styling and wardrobe support
  • Concierge-level coordination with your schedule, preferences, and resort setting
  • On-location or studio sessions at your resort or nearby scenic spots
  • Legacy-focused storytelling that honors every generation
  • Immediate image reveal + professional artwork design
  • High-quality wall art, custom albums, and folio boxes made to last
  • Seamless white-glove service so all you have to do is show up and shine

Because your family is extraordinary. Your portrait experience should reflect it.

Elegant winter Steamboat Springs, Colorado, family portrait posed in front of a red barn during a luxury, curated legacy photography experience.

Winter Family Portrait at Red Barn – Steamboat Springs, Colorado

A luxurious winter family portrait session in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, captured in front of a classic red barn. This curated experience blends rustic charm with elevated portraiture to preserve your family’s legacy in the heart of the Rockies.

Grandparents hugging their grandchildren during a three-generation family portrait session, capturing love and connection between generations. session offered in Aspen, Vail, Beaver Creek, Winter Park

Three-Generation Family Portrait – Grandparents Hugging Grandchildren

A heartwarming three-generation portrait featuring grandparents embracing their grandchildren during a legacy session. This emotional image captures the joy, tenderness, and timeless bond shared across generations.

Black and white portrait of grandmother, mother, and teenage daughter during a three-generation legacy session, celebrating the bond between women in one family. Fort Collins Colorado

Black and White Portrait – Three Generations of Women Grandmother, Mom, Teenage Daughter

A striking black and white studio portrait of three generations of women, including a teenage daughter, mother, and grandmother. This legacy session captures strength, femininity, and timeless connection across generations.

Family with adult children and golden retriever during a luxury fall portrait session in the Colorado mountains, surrounded by fall foliage

Fall Family Portrait with Adult Children and Dog – Colorado Mountain Session

A stunning fall family portrait in the Colorado mountains featuring adult children and their beloved dog. Now booking legacy portrait sessions in Winter Park, Steamboat Springs, Fort Collins, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Aspen. Celebrate your family in every season with an elevated, luxury experience.

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What’s Included: The Luxury Legacy Portrait Experience

✨ Personalized Planning Consultation

  • We’ll discuss your family’s story, style, and celebration to craft a session that’s uniquely yours.

Professional Makeup (Optional)

  • Whether you prefer effortless elegance or full glamour, every family member deserves to feel their best.

Fully-Guided Portrait Session at the Resort or Scenic Location

  • I direct every detail—from lighting to posing to timing—so you can relax and enjoy the moment.

In-Person Image Reveal + Artwork Design Session

  • You’ll see your portraits the same day or at your convenience, with full guidance on designing albums and wall displays.

Luxury Heirloom Products

  • Choose from handcrafted albums, custom-framed wall art, and curated Italian folio boxes that bring your legacy to life.

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Three generations of women and children dressed in elegant clothing during an outdoor family portrait session in Beaver Creek, Colorado.

Three-Generation Outdoor Family Portrait – Elegant Session in Beaver Creek, Colorado

An elegant outdoor family portrait session in Beaver Creek, Colorado, featuring three generations dressed in timeless attire. This legacy experience captures beauty, grace, and connection against the backdrop of the Colorado Rockies.

Studio portrait of four generations of women and girls, with great-grandmother gazing lovingly at her great-granddaughter — a legacy moment honoring all seasons of life.

Four Generations of Women – Studio Portrait Across the Seasons

A heartfelt studio portrait capturing four generations of women and girls, including a tender moment between great-grandmother and great-granddaughter. This timeless image celebrates legacy, love, and the beauty of every season of life.

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Perfect for Families Who...

  • Are celebrating milestone events like anniversaries, retirements, graduations, milestone birthdays and reunions
  • Want a beautiful, meaningful experience that brings generations together
  • Value custom service, emotional connection, and timeless quality
  • Are ready to make this year’s trip unforgettable
Three generations of family , smiling together during a holiday portrait session in the snowy outdoors.

Three-Generation Family Portrait in the Snow – Winter Holiday Session

A magical three-generation winter family portrait captured outdoors in the snow. This holiday session celebrates legacy, warmth, and connection amid Colorado’s breathtaking winter landscape. Fort Collins Colorado

Grandparents embracing their grandchildren in Western Style at Sylvan Dale Ranch in Loveland, Colorado during a family portrait session celebrating multigenerational love.

Grandparents and Grandchildren Portrait – Sylvan Dale Ranch, Loveland Colorado

A joyful legacy portrait of grandparents with their grandchildren at Sylvan Dale Ranch in Loveland, Colorado. Captured in a setting rich with western charm, this session celebrates family bonds and timeless connection between generations.

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Investment

Your portrait experience is a meaningful investment in your family’s legacy. Each session is tailored with expert guidance, personalized styling, and a relaxed, white-glove experience designed to create museum-quality artwork. Most families choose to invest in custom heirloom pieces that become part of their home and history for generations.

Portrait collections are thoughtfully curated and begin at a premium level. Please inquire for full details and availability.

A Seamless, Resort-Friendly Experience

Recommended by Colorado’s top resorts and concierge teams, this experience is designed to be as effortless as it is extraordinary. I handle every detail with care so your guests can focus on what matters most: being together.

Referral Thank-You for Resort Partners Available.

Client Love

"We recently celebrated our 50th anniversary at Sylvan Dale Ranch. Our whole family gathered from across the country. Such a special occasion required a very special photographer. Enter Julie! We treasure the exceptional pictures and the memories they generate!"
— Bruce Hach, Sylvan Dale Ranch Guest

Meet Julie

Your Legacy, Captured. Your Family, Celebrated.

You’ve built a beautiful life—and the people you love most deserve to be honored in a way that’s as meaningful and timeless as the moments you share.

I partner with luxury destination resorts across Colorado to create unforgettable portrait experiences for families celebrating life’s most cherished milestones—anniversaries, retirements, graduations, reunions, and once-in-a-lifetime gatherings. But this isn’t just a photoshoot. It’s the beginning of a tradition.

With concierge-level service, museum-quality artwork, and heartfelt storytelling, I help families like yours slow down, reconnect, and preserve what matters most: your bond, your legacy, your love.

Each portrait experience is thoughtfully designed to reflect who you are today—while creating heirlooms your family will treasure for generations. My clients return year after year, building a visual legacy that grows with their family.

Because your family is your greatest masterpiece. Let’s celebrate it, beautifully—now, and forever.

Your Family. Your Legacy. Your Best Picture. Every Time.

WE BELIEVE EVERYONE DESERVES A LEGACY

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What’s Included

Every session is designed to be seamless, luxurious, and completely personalized for your family:

  • Planning Consultation
  • We co-create a session that reflects your family’s story and style—this is all about you.
  • Professional Makeup
  • From natural elegance to full glam—each member of your group can shine with confidence.
  • Location Flexibility
  • Your session can take place at my indoor/outdoor studio or at the resort, wherever feels most meaningful.
  • Fully Guided Photoshoot
  • I direct every detail—from lighting to posing—so everyone looks and feels their best, connected and close
  • An Empowering, Unforgettable Experience
  • You’ll walk away feeling more connected, celebrated, and seen.
  • In-Person Reveal & Ordering Session
  • Choose your favorite images to transform into exquisite heirloom albums, wall art, or folio boxes.

Your family is extraordinary. Celebrate now. Forever.

Contact Julie today to begin your portrait experience.

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