Hello and welcome!

I’m Theresa—your family photographer and a mom of four boys (yes, it gets loud 😆).

After 30 years of motherhood (and plenty of spilled milk, mismatched socks, and squabbles), I’ve learned life isn’t about getting everything perfect. It’s about showing up and doing your best. Because even in the ordinary moments, something marvelous is taking place. Something worth celebrating.

You don’t have to worry about your kids being on their best behavior or smiling on cue. This experience is about creating photos that reflect love—messy, ordinary, and beautiful.

So take a deep breath—this doesn’t have to be stressful. I’ll guide you, and we’ll find the joy in the in-between moments. Even if your toddler decides to bolt mid-photo. 😉

Just so you know…

Every session is a little unpredictable—kids always have their own ideas—but that’s part of the magic. I’m here for the joy, the chaos, and the beautifully imperfect reality of family life.

  • The chance littles cooperate for the entire session: 60% 60%
  • How much I enjoy photographing families of all shapes and sizes: 100% 100%
  • My belief that photos are better printed: 100% 100%
Playful family photo on a couch—Theresa with her husband and their four children, including a baby, all smiling and relaxed in their home in Erie, Colorado. Captured by Theresa Pelser, Erie family photographer known for joyful, connection-focused portraits
Playful family photo on a couch—Theresa with her husband and their four children, including a baby, all smiling and relaxed in their home in Erie, Colorado. Captured by Theresa Pelser, Erie family photographer known for joyful, connection-focused portraits
  • The chance littles cooperate for the entire session: 60% 60%
  • How much I enjoy photographing families of all shapes and sizes: 100% 100%
  • My belief that photos are better printed: 100% 100%
Theresa Pelser with her husband and four sons standing together on a beach—gathered closely in a candid moment by the ocean, featured on her About page to reflect the heart behind her family photography in Erie, Colorado.

My wish for you.

I want you to have photos that remind you: you’re doing it.

You’re showing up, loving hard, and shaping a family story worth celebrating.

Because the truth is—childhood flies.

The magical years of sticky hands and wide-eyed wonder. The busy years of carpools, snack wrappers, and never-ending laundry. And the letting-go years, when you find yourself handing over your car keys and watching proudly from the sidelines.

Every season holds beauty. Every season matters.
And so do you.

Theresa Pelser jumping with her husband and four sons on a white sand beach—capturing a playful and joyful family moment by the ocean under a cloudy sky.
Theresa Pelser with her husband and four sons during a beach family session—gathered close and smiling on white sand with waves in the background, a joyful moment captured in a place they love." Let me know if you’d like a version that leans more personal or playful
Theresa Pelser walking along the beach with her husband and four sons—barefoot in the sand with waves rolling in, sharing a lighthearted moment during a coastal family getaway.
Theresa Pelser sitting cross-legged and smiling in front of a white wall—capturing her relaxed, fun-loving personality for the 'Fun Facts' section of her About page. Family and newborn photographer based in Erie, Colorado.

Me, in a nutshell.

When I put my camera down, I’m a coffee-loving, workout-clothes-wearing wife and mom of four. Most days I’m juggling real life—but I’ll never say no to a good adventure. Whether we’re hanging out at home, camping (okay, glamping) or planning our next big trip, I love making memories with my own family just as much as I love capturing them for yours.

  • I get up early to start my day with coffee and a good book.
  • While I love exploring new places, I’m a homebody at heart.
  • My guilty pleasure? A cozy romcom and a giant bowl of popcorn.
  • I’ll always take the silly photo and the snuggly one.
  • I adore families who embrace the chaos and the connection.

If that sounds like you, I think we’re going to get along just fine. 😊

A peek behind my lens.

I thrive on connection and love a good plan—though I’ve fallen behind on our family photos more than once. I’m still not caught up on our albums, and that’s okay. I’ll take progress over perfection any day. These numbers reveal a little of my story.

Years as a family photographer

Family photos of me as a child 😢

Photos stored on my hard drive

Years of memories in photo books
Theresa Pelser with her husband, four sons, and their shorkie and black lab during a family photo session in a grassy field in Erie, Colorado—smiling together with mountains and fall trees in the background.
Theresa Pelser with her husband, four sons, and their shorkie and black lab during a family photo session in a grassy field in Erie, Colorado—smiling together with mountains and fall trees in the background.

Years as a family photographer

Family photos of me as a child 😢

Photos stored on my hard drive

Years of memories in photo books

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Little boy running toward his parents with open arms on a golden trail, full of movement and joy during their mini family session with Theresa Pelser, a family photographer based in Erie, Colorado.

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Family of three smiling and snuggled close together, bathed in warm autumn light during a playful outdoor mini family session with Theresa Pelser, a family photographer based in Erie, Colorado.

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Parents share a kiss while their young son holds their hands and looks back at the camera during their mini family session with Theresa Pelser, a family photographer based in Erie, Colorado.

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