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


If you can see your family in moments like these—but the idea of making it happen feels a little overwhelming—I’ve got you. I’ll guide you every step of the way so it feels relaxed and natural, not forced.

Headshot of Theresa Pelser, an Erie-based family and newborn photographer.

I’m Theresa, a family photographer and mom of four based in Erie, Colorado.

I work with families who want photos that feel like real life—connected and true to who they are.

Whether you’re planning a cozy in-home session or heading outdoors, I bring a calm, encouraging presence and an eye for the moments that matter most.

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