Erie Family Photographer

Celebrate love.

Photography for playful families near Erie, Colorado.

I work with moms like you who value love and connection. It’s the unfiltered moments that light us up—not stiff, overly posed perfection.

Family of five sharing a playful moment during their outdoor session—mom and dad lean in for a kiss while holding two little boys, and their daughter peeks through between them on a tree-lined path.

Your life is made up of messy, mundane, and magical moments.

Cleaning up spilled milk, bandaging a scraped knee, wiping off a dirty face, whispering “I love you”, snuggling on the couch, and settling in for a bedtime story. Ordinary everyday moments that will one day feel like long lost treasures.

You want to remember how these moments feel. You want reminders of these kind, creative, curious little humans who grow too fast and are so enjoyable in totally different ways. You want beautiful photos, of you with your family, that proclaim: “This is who we are—warm, joyful, full of life and unconditional love.”

A family of four laugh and cuddle during an outdoor family session at Thomas Reservoir with Theresa Pelser Photography

This is what it’s all about—feeling the love.

 

 

 

 

 

Hi! I’m Theresa

 Erie Family Photographer

Wife & Mom of 4 Boys

Coffee Addict

Workout Enthusiast

Glamper & World Traveler

I’m a family photographer who’s first and foremost a mom. I believe your love deserves to be seen and celebrated. Life isn’t about posed perfection—it’s about the laughter, the quiet snuggles, the playful chaos, and the deep bonds that make your family yours.

You don’t have to worry about stiff poses or getting everything “just right.” I’ll guide you every step of the way, making sure your session feels effortless, fun, and—most importantly—true.

We will capture moments that are worth remembering. Whether it’s the joy in your child’s laughter or the way they fit in your arms.

“To be fully seen by somebody and be loved anyhow – this is a human offering that can border on miraculous.” – Elizabeth Gilbert

Three generations of family smiling and laughing together during an outdoor session—grandparents stand in the center, surrounded by their children and grandchildren near a scenic lake with mountains in the background.

★★★★★

“Our family photography experience exceeded my expectations. Theresa was able to get our family to have fun together and make the photos feel natural for the whole family. I was worried my kids wouldn’t cooperate but she had lots of tricks and ideas to get them to participate and have fun. We had a great experience. Theresa’s professionalism and preparedness helped us get ready for the session and actually enjoy our time as a family doing photos together.”

Audrey S.

Extended Family Session in Boulder, Colorado

Family of five sitting on a fallen log in a wooded area—mom and dad laughing as they cuddle their youngest son in the center, surrounded by their two playful older boys during a lighthearted outdoor fall mini session.

This is what it’s all about—love, laughter, and connection.

Family of four kneeling together in a grassy field—dad kisses his toddler son’s cheek while mom and daughter smile and laugh, all sharing a joyful moment during their outdoor photo session.

★★★★★

“Theresa is lovely to work with and she excels at photographing families.  We’re always impressed by how quickly she’s able to direct us to get beautiful photos, in a way that feels comfortable and natural.  We’re big fans of hers and will continue working with her as our kiddos get older.”

Allison P.

Fall Mini Session in Erie, Colorado

Dad crouched down, holding his smiling baby girl on his knee during a family session near a lake.
Mom and dad walking hand-in-hand down a path with their baby girl between them, surrounded by evergreen trees and soft winter grass.
Close-up moment of mom gently kissing her baby girl's forehead while holding her close, both wearing soft pastels and sharing a quiet connection.

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Family Sessions near Erie, Colorado

The Gyorffy’s Family Session in Boulder

The Gyorffy’s Family Session in Boulder

Ten years ago, the Gyorffy family opened their hearts and their home, embracing two new members as part of their forever family. Today, they celebrate a decade of love, growth, and shared memories with special photos that tell their story. The story of a family...

The Portillo’s Fall Mini Session at McKay Lake

The Portillo’s Fall Mini Session at McKay Lake

The Portillo Family Allie, I'm thrilled we were able to get together for a mini family session at McKay Lake. My goodness, the kids have grown a lot in the past year. I can't believe that Eli's about to turn two! It feels like...

The Hetzel’s Fall Mini Session at McKay Lake

The Hetzel’s Fall Mini Session at McKay Lake

The Hetzel Family Vanessa, it was an absolute pleasure to work with your family again. Everyone brought their A-game to McKay Lake for a mini family session. I know you were worried about your corgi Clover, but she did great too! I had a good chuckle over your comment...

Ready to celebrate your love?

I’d love to help you create beautiful family photos that you can hang on the wall in your home—reminders of unconditional love to bring you joy for many years to come.