Business Details
26 Years
experience
Denver Maternity & Family Photography
Founded in 2000, Reese & Co Portraits & Co. specializes in luxury maternity, newborn, and family portrait photography. With over 24 years of experience, our Denver-based studio combines natural light techniques, personalized styling, and heirloom-quality products to create timeless art. We offer on-site hair and makeup services, a curated wardrobe collection, and a child-friendly studio environment designed to make sessions stress-free. Our team has photographed over 1,000 families and received multiple industry awards, including recognition from Martha Stewart Weddings and the Professional Photographers of America. We prioritize creating tangible art pieces like linen albums and archival prints that families will treasure for generations. Our educational resources and mentorship programs also support fellow photographers in developing their artistic and business skills. Client satisfaction is guaranteed through personalized consultations and a seamless experience from booking to final product delivery.
Services
Maternity Portraits
Newborn Photography
Family Films
Heirloom Albums
Wall Art Creation
Cake Smash Sessions
On-Site Hair & Makeup
Styling Consultations
Digital Collections
Portrait Education
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 24 years of experience in luxury portrait photography
- Personalized styling and on-site hair and makeup services
- Natural light studio designed for family comfort
- Award-winning photography featured in Martha Stewart Weddings
- Comprehensive heirloom product offerings with archival quality
Payment methods
- Cash
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
What people say
Stunning maternity portraits
Beautiful newborn photography
Professional and caring team
Heirloom quality products
Stress-free experience
Services
Maternity Portraits
Our luxury maternity sessions capture the natural beauty of pregnancy with elegant poses and natural light. We provide styling assistance, professional hair and makeup, and a curated wardrobe collection. Clients receive both digital files and printed artwork options for preserving memories.
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn sessions focus on capturing delicate details and family connections in a safe, comfortable studio environment. We offer prop-free natural styling and parent involvement to create timeless images. Sessions include professional editing and multiple print/digital options.
Family Films
Artistic family films combine still photography with video elements to create dynamic storytelling. Each film is presented in a linen-bound album for lasting preservation. The service includes session integration, professional editing, and custom music selection.
Heirloom Albums
Handcrafted archival albums preserve your most cherished memories with museum-quality materials. Our design team creates custom layouts that complement your home decor. Albums feature linen covers and acid-free pages for long-term preservation.
Wall Art Creation
We create custom wall art solutions that transform your photographs into statement pieces. Services include true-to-size projections, frame selection, and placement guidance. All products use archival materials for lasting beauty.
Questions
What types of photography sessions do you offer?
We specialize in maternity, newborn, family, and cake smash sessions with optional family film creation.
Do you provide styling assistance?
Yes, we offer personalized styling consultations, a studio wardrobe collection, and on-site hair and makeup services.
What locations do you serve?
Our primary studio is in south Denver, serving clients in Denver, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, and surrounding areas.
What products do you offer?
We provide digital files, linen albums, archival prints, wall art, and framed fine art collections for home display.
How long have you been in business?
Laura Esmond founded Reese & Co Portraits & Co. & Co. in 2000, with over 24 years of professional photography experience.
Do you offer educational resources?
Yes, we provide business coaching and educational courses for photographers through The Motherhood Anthology membership.
Reviews (17)
Katrina Kass
Nov 06, 2022
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I recently had head shots taken at Reese & Co. I'm sure this is true for most people, but I felt especially awkward getting these pictures taken. At Reese & Co I felt so comfortable and was guided so well; it was really fun! The pictures are beautiful! I also requested some edits and had a really quick response from the staff there. I definitely will be using them again!
Katie Klein
Nov 04, 2022
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Laura is amazing! I Love her energy and creativity that she puts into her work. She is very talented. She also makes you feel comfortable right when you meet her. She has lots of ideas for the photo shoot, so you don't feel like you need to do anything. She has you covered. Love working with her! Thank you Laura
Jamie Olson
Oct 31, 2022
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Wonderful experience at Reese and Co. Their studio is gorgeous - the aesthetic of the images is clean, light and airy, and timeless. I've had both Laura and Paige photograph my kids for years (who are now teenagers!) and they never fail to get natural smiles and laughs from them. Smiles. Teenagers. Our family portraits always turn out much more amazing than I anticipate every time. Highly highly recommend!
Jessica Kentish
Mar 08, 2022
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Laura is fantastic. My family has been coming to this studio for about 6 years and have only had positive experiences. Really looking forward to our bunny photos this year!
Mikkinzi Burrows
Mar 01, 2022
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We love Reese & Co! The membership makes family photo sessions extremely convenient. The turn around time to receive your photos is very quick (usually less than a week) and we always love the way our photos turn out. We absolutely recommend them!
Julie O'Shea
Jan 03, 2022
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I just used Reece & Co for the first time and was so happy with the process! First, the website made it super easy for me to book the session I was looking for and it set the expectations up front about timing, cost etc. She had several options for venues as well! I was looking for a mini session for Christmas cards and a family photo update. Laura was so patient with our kids and scoped out a perfect part of the park to take the pictures.
I had the pictures to review within 3 days. Everything is self service from booking the appointment to ordering the photos which made it very convenient and easy to manage. I honestly normally don't enjoy doing family photos that often, but this experience makes me realize it can be easy and quick! We love how the photos turned out.
I had the pictures to review within 3 days. Everything is self service from booking the appointment to ordering the photos which made it very convenient and easy to manage. I honestly normally don't enjoy doing family photos that often, but this experience makes me realize it can be easy and quick! We love how the photos turned out.
Mike Bradley
Nov 29, 2020
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We did the membership thing for a year and loved our photos. Super flexible with scheduling and such. Great investment.
Loyen Cho
Oct 23, 2020
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We went had newborn photos done, they all turned out amazing! Thank you for helping us capture those moments.
Mallory Bidese
Aug 13, 2020
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Just the experience and the studio alone I would have recommended Little Nest. It was such a pleasure to see and witness the newborn pictures being taken! Many precautions were taken during COVID to make this new momma feel extra comfortable. I received the pictures yesterday and every one of the photos were stunning! I am so glad I became a member. Very excited to see my son captured over the next years and beyond!
Amy Gallagher
Jul 13, 2019
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I Love Little Nest! I went with their membership they offer and both the photo shoots we've had were wonderful! Everyone asks me where I got them done. Thanks Little Nest.
Alex Porter
Jul 31, 2018
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Such a wonderful experience and a great idea to have the monthly membership. Forces me to keep a living history of my family and the memories are going to be so worth the time! The staff here is incredibly freindly and professional and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great experience.
Brandi Stewart
Apr 08, 2018
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I attended a photo event at the studio. It was fabulous! Kazere and I took pictures. I cried tears of joy see my child and I on camera! The studio is sooo beautiful! The staff was so helpful! Great job ladies! Thanks so much!
Erin Worleen Wiley
Mar 01, 2018
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I recently had newborn pictures done for my daughter and our family, and our experience with the Little Nest team was amazing! Laura and Tiffany made us feel comfortable from the very start by giving an informative tour of the studio and being very transparent about all of the costs associated with our photo session. Stefanie was our photographer, and my entire family loved her (especially my 2-year-old son). She took her time with all of the photos, and made sure she
Erin Buckner
Jan 29, 2018
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This was my third session with Little Nest Denver; I chose them to photograph my daughter's first birthday because of what an amazing job they had done in the past. As with previous sessions, the ladies at Little Nest were so accommodating, patient, and flexible with my little one, who refused to sit still, tried to pull down the lights, threw a little tantrum, and generally acted as 1-year-olds do. Our photographer for this session, Paige, happily followed her around
Suzanne Wilson Focht
Jan 01, 2018
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Absolutely loved my experience! So great with my kids and adore my wall art. If you're looking for something beautiful definitely consider Little Neat!
Amy Souther
Oct 31, 2017
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Love this studio! Everything was easy and the photos of our girls turned out absolutely darling. I really like all the framing examples throughout the studio so you can really get a picture of what you order. Can't wait to come again and get more photos!
Josh Arneson
Oct 22, 2017
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Laura at Little Nest Portraits was so wonderful to work with getting our family portraits done. She really knows how to work with kiddos and get the perfect shots! Thank you so much!