
I'm so happy you're here! I'm Kami Vanous, founder of Lucky Friday Studios. Throughout more than 12 years of photographing motherhood, babies and young families, I have come to realize how important it is to make and print images of the people you love and to create a legacy. As a mom of two young children of my own, I understand how busy this time in our lives can be.
I work hard to make your entire experience as enjoyable and easy as possible so you are able to slow down, connect with the people you love the most and allow sweet moments to unfold. I'm here to document, print and preserve the most beautiful details for you while your children are young. If you are interested in a custom maternity, newborn or baby session for your family, let's chat!.
I work hard to make your entire experience as enjoyable and easy as possible so you are able to slow down, connect with the people you love the most and allow sweet moments to unfold. I'm here to document, print and preserve the most beautiful details for you while your children are young. If you are interested in a custom maternity, newborn or baby session for your family, let's chat!.
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Get to know your photographer and why you should hire me for your next maternity, hospital newborn, home newborn, child and family photography session! My name is Kami Vanous and I am a professional photographer based in Littleton, Colorado. I live here with my amazing husband, our two gorgeous kids, a crazy-cute rescue mutt named Jake and our Golden Retriever baby Claire.
There is something absolutely magical about photographing a maternity session. Pregnancy is such a beautiful, unique experience for every woman and documenting your family before the birth of a new baby will be a priceless treasure that can truly never be recreated. I'll help you plan the most gorgeous wardrobe and style your session so that it is a perfect representation of you and this fleeting time in your life.
I'm committed to capturing your precious babies in a way that is timeless and honors them as they are on the day of our session. My goal is to document the beautiful connection that you have with them and all the sweet details that change so quickly.
I provide the perfect little clothing items and blankets for your baby that will help create the timeless, minimal imagery I'm known for and I'll help you choose wardrobe for the rest of your family that will blend beautifully.After your session, you'll have beautiful keepsakes to preserve your family legacy and remember these moments forever.
I provide the perfect little clothing items and blankets for your baby that will help create the timeless, minimal imagery I'm known for and I'll help you choose wardrobe for the rest of your family that will blend beautifully.After your session, you'll have beautiful keepsakes to preserve your family legacy and remember these moments forever.
By the time they can sit up or stand on their own, your baby's little personality is shining through and this is the perfect time to document how much they've grown! I especially love documenting babies as soon as they can sit unassisted and again for their first birthday. I want to capture the details from this time in your life in a way that will stir emotion in your heart when you look back on your images years from now.
I love helping busy families photograph these fleeting milestones while your babies are growing. The artwork that I create is meant to be printed so you can enjoy it every day but I know firsthand how easy it is to put off the chore of ordering prints when you're busy taking care of tiny humans.
That's why each of my collections includes both digital files and a gift credit so you can order beautiful, professionally printed products of your choice.Parents and siblings are always welcome and encouraged to participate in every session. A non-refundable $300 creative fee is due at booking to reserve your date in the studio.
That's why each of my collections includes both digital files and a gift credit so you can order beautiful, professionally printed products of your choice.Parents and siblings are always welcome and encouraged to participate in every session. A non-refundable $300 creative fee is due at booking to reserve your date in the studio.
Reviews (10)
Jessica Stutz
Dec 14, 2020
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Kami / Lucky Friday Studios is simply the best! We've gotten family photos done with her for years. She always amazes me with the photos she takes during our photo session with two goofball kids and a dog who is not interested. She also makes it fun and the kids always look forward to the end of session prize! You will absolutely not be disappointed in her - she is amazing!
Christine Coakley
Nov 28, 2020
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I couldn't be happier with the photos Kami took of our family! The photo session itself was very relaxed and fun, no awkward or unnatural poses. It was so easy, I wondered how well the pictures would turn out. There was no need to worry! Kami has an amazing eye for composing a beautiful photo without forcing it. I now have a go-to photographer!
Megan Ryan
Sep 02, 2020
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Kami was wonderful to work with! She was very responsive before and after the photo session and was easy to communicate with. During the session she was so kind and patient (I have a two year old and 2 other kiddos so patience is needed!) with all of our needs and requests. The photos turned out great and it was a wonderful experience!!
Lindsay Kennedy
Jul 25, 2020
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Kami takes our student's photos every year for school picture day and they're always great! I don't know how she does it but every picture she takes is spectacular, even if some of our kiddos are having a grumpy day! Everyone is always looking at the camera and she captures everyone's personality exactly. The days we've chosen for our school pictures have always ended up being grey and gross but you'd never know it from the pictures she took. The way she captures the light and edits things later makes it all look like it was taken in that great golden light.
Ladd Parrish
May 12, 2020
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Cari Eversman
May 08, 2020
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Gorgeous photos every time! Kami has been our family photographer for 5 years now. She somehow manages to get the cutest photos of our kids even though they normally don't love getting their photo taken. She has a way of making the sessions enjoyable and carefree which gets great results. She recommends the best locations too- we always end up with beautiful photos -even the year we couldn't manage to travel and had the photos taken in our backyard. We love Lucky Friday Studios. Kami is a true artist and a genuinely wonderful person too! Can't recommend her enough!
Chrissy Tutor
May 09, 2019
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We had a very bad experience with Kami. The photographer is short and did not use any step stool for a variety of angles. As a result my husband and I had doubble chins and huge bellies. When confronted about this issue I was informed that it was my responsibility to set up a time before the shoot to discuss with her what angles she should shoot from....isn't that what she is hired for? She has you sign a contract that absolves her of any liability, or responsibility. There was no satisfaction guarantee for us. After begging for a refund she begrudgingly offered a 'quick outdoor shoot' in the winter
Matt Hinchliffe
Nov 23, 2018
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Amy Vermilyea
Nov 22, 2018
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Kami is an absolutely amazing photographer. She has been our families photographer for the past 8 years and each year our photos are cool, unique and capture the essence of our family. She makes everyone feel comfortable and we consider her part of the family. Thank you for the consistently stunning pics year in and year out.
Lauren Engfer
Sep 04, 2018
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Kami is a true artist! We hired her for her beautiful timeless style and she gave us a true experience. We chose a baby package and she worked with us from maternity to 1 year! She was truly interested in who we were and captured beautiful photographs that illustrate our family perfectly. She is easy going and fun to work with. I was super picky about hiring someone for our first baby portraits because they grow so fast and there are no "do-overs"! She helped us with everything from planning what to wear to designing a gallery wall for our living room. I will be hiring her again for our next babies