Bride and groom walking hand in hand during an intimate Colorado Springs elopement with panoramic views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range beneath dramatic summer storm clouds. Captured by Colorado Springs elopement photographer Sarah K. Dunn.
Lifestyle maternity photography session at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs featuring an expectant mother enjoying the mountain scenery.
Family of four enjoying a relaxed outdoor photography session in a sunlit Colorado Springs meadow during golden hour. Natural, candid family photography focused on genuine connection and joyful moments by Colorado Springs family photographer Sarah K.

Colorado Springs Photographer

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Families | Motherhood | Elopements

A family of five, including a woman, a man, two young girls, and a toddler, stands outdoors holding a dog. The woman is kissing the toddler on the cheek, and the man is holding the toddler while smiling. The background features a mountainous and grassy landscape under an overcast sky.
Sunset over red rock formations with green trees in the foreground, cloudy sky in the background.

Artfully honoring your most meaningful seasons

Lifestyle photography created with warmth, intention, & genuine connection.

Whether it's the way they still look at you, the heartbeat that changed everything, or all the reasons you love your wildly full life, these moments deserve to live beyond memory alone.

I create warm, true-to-life images with rich color and natural depth that preserve the connection, tenderness, and everyday beauty unique to this season.

FAMILIES | MOTHERHOOD | ELOPEMENTS

Serving Colorado Springs, Monument, and the surrounding Front Range

MEET SARAH
A smiling woman in a white dress and pink shoes sitting on a man's lap, who is standing and holding her in front of a stone wall with a castle on a hill in the background.
A family of four standing on a dirt trail outdoors during autumn. The woman has glasses, long brown hair, and is holding a sleeping toddler in a red and gray hoodie. The man has short brown hair and a beard, and is carrying a smiling young boy in a plaid shirt and jeans. The background features trees with orange and yellow leaves and a hillside with sparse greenery.
A happy man with a beard and a woman with curly hair sitting among a colorful garden of flowers, smiling and laughing together.
A family sitting on a beige couch in a bright living room, holding a newborn baby. The parents are smiling and leaning their foreheads together, with the mother gently cradling the baby.
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Photography for the moments that words can’t fully hold.

  • a woman with a sentimental soul and an eye for noticing the fleeting moments that often go unseen.

    As a Colorado Springs native, I know just how beautifully special this city truly is. With its golden light, wide open fields, and Pikes Peak keeping watch over us all, I feel so grateful to call this place home.

    I’m a solopreneur, a wife, and a mom to two wildly wonderful little girls. I’m living this season right alongside you with full days and a deep appreciation for what matters most.

  • is simple and intentional:

    think of me as your personal photojournalist.

    I strive to capture real, candid and sincere moments. My talent lies in seeing and shooting the in-between, the subtlety within movement, and the smirk that you thought no one witnessed.

    I will prompt you, but never pose you. I will inspire you to move however is comfortable for you, and no one else. I’ll gently guide you when needed, but never in a way that feels unnatural.

    I want our time together to feel fun, not forced. Casual, not curated. There will be movement, cuddling, laughing, and everything in between.

  • You’re drawn to what’s real.

    You value presence over perfection.

    You want images that feel natural, unforced, and true.

    You notice the small things too and you know they matter.

    You care about how this season feels, not just how it looks.

    You want to hold onto the tenderness, the closeness, and the unique beauty of your everyday life.

  • is warm, true to life, and rich in depth. I’m drawn to grounded, earthy tones, strong contrast, and luminous, natural skin tones.

    Colors remain vibrant yet grounded, from the expansive blues of Colorado skies to the rich red sandstone that defines so much of the landscape. Greens feel full and true, whites stay clean, and blacks hold their depth without feeling heavy.

    My work is crisp and expressive, but never overly filtered or unnatural. My goal always is to enhance what’s already there, not overpower it, so your images feel timeless, honest, and sincerely yours.

“Sarah is absolutely amazing to work with! We had a relaxed, patient, and very personal session. Her attention to detail and navigation of such challenges of our group WAS spectacular! 10/10 would highly recommend anyone to book with her!” - Dakota S.

A multi-generational family group photo outdoors during autumn, standing near a pond with trees and mountains in the background.

About Me

My work is guided by the art of noticing…

so you can stay present in the moments that matter most.

Meet Sarah

I’m a Colorado Springs native, wife, & mom to two wildly wonderful little girls. I have a lopsided smile, a sentimental soul, & a heart for ordinary details that often go unnoticed, but mean everything.

That’s what draws me to photography, and why I care so deeply about what we create together.

Sarah K Dunn Photography
Two children and a dog walking in a meadow with mountains in the background during overcast weather.

FAQs

  • Booking is simple! Just head to my booking page where you’ll choose the package that fits your vision best, select a date, sign your contract, and pay a small retainer. Once that’s done, you’ll receive my Location Guide and a short questionnaire so I can get to know you and tailor the session to your vision.

  • Yes, a $100 non-refundable retainer holds your spot on my calendar. This goes toward your total balance. The remaining amount is due the day of your session.

  • I pride myself on quick delivery. I want you to see the magic we made together asap! Sessions are delivered within 2 weeks. Your gallery will be delivered online where you can download, share, and order professional-quality prints.

  • Absolutely! While I’m based in Colorado Springs, I love traveling for mountain sessions, Colorado elopements, or meaningful out-of-town spots. Travel fees may apply depending on distance, but we’ll chat about that during booking.

  • Don’t stress! After booking, I’ll send you my Session Guide with tips on choosing outfits that feel comfortable, flattering, and true to your personality. I recommend neutral or earthy tones that photograph beautifully against Colorado’s landscapes.

  • Every season has its own beauty! Spring brings blossoms, summer has golden sunsets, fall means glowing aspens and cozy layers, and winter can be snowy and magical. I love it all.

  • Of course. I respect your privacy completely. Just let me know on your session questionnaire, and I’ll keep your gallery private.

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