The Childhood Portrait Series in Colorado Springs: Heirloom Portraits Designed to Last for Generations | Lauren Bounds Photography
This fall, I’m introducing The Childhood Portrait Series, a new heirloom portrait experience created exclusively for children and designed to become timeless artwork for your home.
You may be wondering, what exactly is an heirloom portrait?
Rooted in a tradition that has been cherished for generations, heirloom portraiture is a classical style of children’s photography designed as a forever piece of art. These portraits place the focus on your child’s expression, beautiful light, and classic simplicity. As a result, childhood remains the heart of every image.
The result is more than a beautiful photograph.
It’s a timeless portrait that celebrates exactly who your child is today and is created to be admired, treasured, and passed down for generations.
This Isn’t About Capturing a Moment
It’s about preserving a season.
As parents, our camera rolls are filled with birthday parties, vacations, first days of school, and everyday moments we never want to forget. Those photographs tell the story of your family’s life.
However, heirloom portraits tell the story of your child.
They preserve the little details that quietly change before we even realize they’re gone—the curve of their cheeks, the way they smile, and the sparkle in their eyes.
Because these portraits aren’t tied to a trend, season, or special occasion, they become even more meaningful as the years pass.
What Age Is Best for a Childhood Portrait?
One of the most common questions I receive is, “What age is best for an heirloom portrait?”
The beauty of the Childhood Portrait Series is that there isn’t just one perfect age.
These portraits can begin as early as your baby is sitting independently and continue throughout childhood. Each session captures a different season, from the soft features of infancy to the playful confidence of the toddler years and the growing personality of an older child.
Rather than replacing one another, they become a collection that tells the story of your child’s childhood over time.
Imagine looking at a wall of portraits years from now:
- The tiny hands and round cheeks of babyhood.
- The joyful curiosity of a preschooler.
- The smile just before they lose their front teeth.
- The quiet confidence that appears as they grow.
Together, these portraits become a visual story of childhood.
A Portrait Experience Designed with Children in Mind
One of my favorite things about the Childhood Portrait Series is how simple the experience is.
These sessions are calm, relaxed, and intentionally brief. Portrait sessions take place in a studio setting and typically last 30 minutes or less, making them an easy experience even for little ones.
Before your session, I’ll help you select timeless wardrobe pieces that beautifully complement the classic style of the portraits so every detail feels cohesive and refined.
If you’d like to include siblings, they can be added to the same appointment. Each child is photographed individually, making it easy to begin or grow a collection for your family.
Heirloom Artwork Created for Your Home
One of the most exciting parts of this experience is choosing how your child’s portrait will be displayed in your home.
Each portrait is created with the finished artwork in mind, offering timeless display options that will feel just as beautiful years from now as they do today.
Whether you’re drawn to:
- Elegant oval frames
- Classic round frames
- Deckled-edge matted prints
- Beautiful framed statement pieces
I’ll help you select artwork that complements your home and reflects your family’s style.
A Tradition Worth Beginning
While these portraits are beautiful as a single statement piece, my hope is that they become a tradition for your family.
A portrait as a baby.
Another during the wonder-filled toddler years.
One just before they lose their front teeth.
Another before they begin to look more like a teenager than a little child.
Together, they become a collection that tells the story of childhood in a way words never could.
Because this isn’t about creating something beautiful for today.
It’s about creating something you’ll be grateful to have decades from now.
The Childhood Portrait Series in Colorado Springs: Heirloom Portraits Designed to Last for Generations | Lauren Bounds Photography
Lauren Bounds Photography serves Colorado Springs and surrounding areas, offering family photography at Garden of the Gods and other scenic locations throughout the Front Range.
I believe family photos should be a fun way to preserve your most favorite memories. My aim is to provide you with a seamless experience. A relaxed session where you and your family can interact with each other and have fun. I want to give you images that portray your day-to-to life with your family so that we can freeze a moment in time forever.
Starting from inquiry to hanging your framed photos on the wall, I’m here to help and guide you. Stay up to date with current family offerings, newborn offerings, and maternity offerings. You can join my email list here to stay up to date on all new sessions and view my instagram here.
