My First Family Session in Niwot, Colorado


My Beginnings as a Family Photographer


I took these photos several years ago, before I started my business, but I never shared them till now. Perhaps it’s because they are from a mentoring session with a seasoned family photographer and I felt that I was lacking. Every time I looked at them, all I saw was the mistakes I had made. Yet, these images that have room for technical improvement are full of the most important elements; love and laughter.

Perfection is overrated

Aiming for perfection in everything I do will prevent me from accomplishing anything. So will being too hard on myself, especially when I’m learning something new. I have come to realize that nothing in life is without its hiccups. In fact, those are the moments that count! They are also the most memorable.

As a family photographer, my job is about more than pretty pictures. It’s about emotion. It’s about little people expressing themselves in a big world. It’s about family. I have the best job in the world!

xo, Theresa


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Hello and welcome!

Theresa Pelser standing with hands in her pockets, smiling warmly in front of a neutral urban background—used in the welcome message on her homepage to reflect her laid-back, professional approach as an Erie family photographer.

I’m Theresa—a family photographer, mom of four, and big believer that the best things in life aren’t things.

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Whether you’re getting ready for your own session or just love seeing real families through my lens, you’ll find something here to spark ideas and calm nerves.