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Your Trusted Newborn & Family Photographer in Grand Junction, CO
As the founder of Ablaze Photography, I am deeply passionate about capturing life's most precious moments. With over a decade of experience in newborn and family photography, my journey began as a mother of four who understands how quickly these fleeting years pass. Our studio in Grand Junction, Colorado, specializes in creating timeless images that document the unique stories of familiesfrom maternity to early childhood milestones. Every session is approached with meticulous care, combining artistic vision with technical expertise to deliver images that evoke emotion and preserve memories. We prioritize personalized service, ensuring each client feels comfortable and confident throughout the process. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the thousands of satisfied clients who return for multiple sessions and recommend us to others.The studio environment is designed to be both welcoming and professional, offering a space where families can relax while we capture authentic moments. From initial consultation to final delivery, we maintain clear communication and transparency, valuing trust and integrity in every interaction. Our work has been recognized through consistent five-star reviews, highlighting our patience, creativity, and ability to make even the most challenging sessions feel seamless. Whether photographing a newborn's first days or a growing family's dynamic, we approach each project with the same dedication to storytelling and artistry that has defined our practice since inception.
Services
Newborn Sessions
Maternity Sessions
Family Photography
Studio Sessions
Outdoor Sessions
Client Consultations
Photo Albums
Digital Galleries
Print Services
Gift Certificates
Highlights and features
- Personalized approach tailored to each family's unique story
- Over 10 years of specialized experience in newborn photography
- 48+ five-star reviews highlighting exceptional client care
- Custom-designed studio environment for safe, comfortable sessions
- Guaranteed high-resolution digital galleries with every session
What people say
Breathtaking gallery
Calmness and dedication
Super friendly
Great experience
Patient with baby
Services
Newborn Sessions
Our newborn sessions specialize in capturing delicate details and natural milestones during baby's first weeks. Using safe, posed techniques and lifestyle documentation, we create timeless images that preserve this fleeting stage. Sessions include multiple setups with props, wraps, and family combinations, with a focus on comfort and safety throughout. Clients receive high-resolution digital files and print-ready images.
Maternity Sessions
Maternity sessions celebrate the beauty of pregnancy through artistic, emotion-driven imagery. Conducted in-studio or on-location, these sessions focus on creating elegant portraits that highlight the mother-to-be's glow. We provide styling guidance and pose direction to ensure natural, flattering results that complement newborn sessions when combined.
Family Photography
Family photography documents dynamic relationships through candid and guided interactions. Sessions capture siblings, parents, and extended family members in authentic moments that reflect their unique bonds. Available in-studio or at client-chosen locations, these sessions emphasize natural light and genuine expressions for timeless storytelling.
Studio Sessions
Our climate-controlled studio offers a safe, distraction-free environment for newborn and family photography. Featuring professional lighting and curated backdrops, the space accommodates multiple outfit changes and prop arrangements. Studio sessions provide consistent results year-round while maintaining complete creative control over final images.
Outdoor Sessions
Outdoor sessions utilize natural settings to create organic, light-filled images that complement our studio work. Ideal for maternity and family photography, these sessions take place at scenic locations in Western Colorado. We coordinate timing with optimal lighting conditions to ensure vibrant, atmospheric results that enhance storytelling.
People
Daquari Gonzalez
Lead Photographer
Daquari Gonzalez is a professional newborn and family photographer with over a decade of experience. As a mother of four, she combines technical expertise with deep empathy for capturing life's fleeting moments. Her work has earned 27 five-star reviews for patience and artistry.
Questions
How do I book a newborn photography session?
Contact us through our website contact form with preferred dates. We recommend booking during pregnancy as newborn sessions work best within the baby's first 14 days.
What should we wear for family photography?
We provide a style guide with color palette recommendations and outfit coordination tips. Neutral tones and layered textures photograph best in both studio and outdoor settings.
How long does a maternity session take?
Maternity sessions typically last 60-90 minutes, including multiple outfit changes and both posed and candid shots. We schedule these 4-6 weeks before due date.
What safety measures do you use for newborns?
All sessions follow strict safety protocols including spotless studio conditions, sanitized props, and constant adult supervision. We never leave newborns unattended during posing.
When will we receive our photo gallery?
Digital galleries deliver within 2-3 weeks after session date. Clients receive 40+ professionally edited high-resolution images with full print rights.
Can we reschedule if baby is fussy?
Yes, we offer flexible rescheduling for newborn sessions. Our priority is capturing quality images when baby is content and cooperative.
Reviews (4)
Ashley Goletz
Jan 15, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I have had Daquari do my maternity and newborn photos for both my boys and I couldnt have been happier with them! She made me feel so comfortable during the sessions and was incredible with my boys. She really pays attention to detail and cares about her work and it shows in the photos. I highly recommend her!
I have had Daquari do my maternity and newborn photos for both my boys and I couldnt have been happier with them! She made me feel so comfortable during the sessions and was incredible with my boys. She really pays attention to detail and cares about her work and it shows in the photos. I highly recommend her!
Aiesha Mitchell
Nov 28, 2020
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Ive had both my girls newborn pictures taken by Ablaze Photography. Daquari is super talented, the shoots are organized, and she is absolutely wonderful with babies. One important thing for me, is that she is trained with how to pose newborns and how to ensure their safety. The pictures turn out incredible and are wonderful memories to look back on!
Breanna Yeager
Dec 27, 2017
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I had newborn pictures done with Ablaze Photography last month and I had such a great experience. Daquari went above and beyond my expectations for our session and the pictures she captured are something that I will cherish forever.
Misty Brayton
Oct 07, 2016
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I had a newborn photo shoot done with Ablaze Photography here recently. What a great experience I loved the studio such a calm, relaxing and comfortable environment for myself and baby. The pictures turned out perfect will definitely be a returning customer!