I'm a Telluride + Ouray storytelling photographer.
I'm Savannah
Hello
Manicured moments created by stiff poses and forced smiles could never do the beauty of your life as a family justice. I'm sure you've done at least one photo session in the past and have some great posed portraits of your kids. If you are drawn to my work that probably means that you want something that captures their personality, curiosity, and quirks. Images that capture the intimacy of the small moments, like you brushing the hair out of your children's faces, as I'm sure you do so many times a day without a second thought.
a glimpse behind the camera
Life is not perfect, shiny or staged. It is beautiful, emotional, messy, raw and wild.
Images that allow you to see yourself as the foundation of the family. How your children look at you as the center of their world.
there’s nothing like bringing families to my favorite places in the san juans and letting their personalities, love, and little ones run free
The Numbers
500+
Sessions Photographed
27
location options offered
8
years in business
2
cups of coffee a day
Karen E.
Savannah is a talented photographer who is adept at capturing the beauty of the landscape as well as special moments between her subjects. I appreciate how she both has a plan and also easily works with the real life that young kids bring to a photo shoot. Our family pictures are gorgeous!
I appreciate how she has a plan and also easily works with the real life that young kids bring to a photo shoot...
TESTIMONIAL
My photography journey hasn't been linear. in the 8+ years of my career I have done it all. Weddings, seniors, fashion, and I even went to school for photojournalism.
But something just clicked (pun intended) when my son was born. As a new mom, I felt really isolated from the outside world. I needed a way to reclaim my creativity and connect with other people again. I needed something to help me feel like, me. The obvious answer for a "job" was photography, but it evolved into so much more than a job. It became something that has fulfilled me beyond words.
Being able to give mothers the gift of seeing themselves in the family dynamic, as the center of their child's world, fills my cup in such a deep way. I feel such a strong connection to motherhood and other moms and being able to show them their own power and beauty is magic.
Seeing dads try to sneak a kiss, tucking flowers behind their daughters ear. Babies touching snow for the first time. The effortless and natural way mothers comfort their children. The way siblings hold hands and race to explore. These are the moments that keep me going. My "why" is truly ever growing.
Each session adds to my list of reasons "why" I do this...
This is something I feel so passionate about, and I hope it translates in my work. I want to capture you in your element. I want to capture giggling kiddos and mama wiping away a tear, not just fake smiles for the camera. I work hard to bring out the best in everyone with jokes, games and a "directed candid" posing style.
AUTHENTICITY
Before becoming a photographer I spent years in customer service because I LOVE connecting with people. My goal is to capture the real love and connection between my subjects. It's the little moments like pinky promises and stolen kisses that tell the story of who you are to each other.
Connection
Meet your Telluride + Ouray photographer
PASSIONATE ABOUT
My family! I have a 4 year old wild child and a husband, both of whom I adore.
favorite place
I think it might be Crested Butte...sorry Telluride! I love the small town charm and wide open valleys.
Fun Fact
I rode horses competitively all through college! I am a horse girl at heart so if you want to include horses in your session I would love nothing more!
sECRET TALENT
Making a GREAT cup of coffee. I was a barista for almost 6 years.
FREE TIME ACTIVITIES
Any spare time I have, I fill with concerts! You can catch me getting down at all the local venues, and at Phish at least once a year.
LATEST OBSESSIONS
Spicy Chai and house music.
