Family, Maternity, and Newborn Durango, CO Photographer

(970) 946-7279

  • Hi, I'm Kelly

    I am a Durango, CO photographer and the owner of Kelly Miranda Photography. I am a dedicated maternity, newborn, and family photographer with a passion for creating beautifully printed art, and I specialize in capturing portraits that reflect genuine emotions and organic moments. I’m a mom, an outdoor enthusiast, animal lover, and huge tea snob.

  • Your Portraits As Art

    Your Portraits As Art

    As a Durango, CO photographer, I believe in the power of photography to preserve cherished memories, and I take pride in delivering stunning artwork that families can treasure for generations. Digitals are temporary, art is forever.

  • Mom Is My Favorite Job Title

    While being a Durango photographer is my career and passion, being a mom is my favorite title. My life’s greatest gift is to watch my son grow and raise him in this beautiful landscape. As a family of 3, we love to mountain bike, hike, camp, ski, and take in all that nature has to offer us.

  • We're a Family of Entrepreneurs

    My husband, Casey, owns and operates a thriving window cleaning company here in Durango called Squeegee Monkey Window Washing. It’s a wild and hectic life but we wouldn’t have it any other way! The self-employed life allows us to prioritize our most valued treasure: family.

  • Durango Native

    While I was technically 5 when I moved to Durango, I consider myself a native, having lived here for nearly 30 years of my life. I left for 5 years to obtain my photography degree in Austin, TX, but Durango pulled me back in and I can’t imagine living anywhere else. I am so proud to call this place home!

  • Expertise

    I obtained my degree in photography in Austin, TX in 2012 but opened my portrait business before I graduated, in 2010. I’ve been a family photographer in Durango for over 12 years and have continued my education through online courses in newborn safety, lighting, and posing. I’m always looking to learn and grow as an artist.

  • Licensed, Insured, and Professionally Equipped

    Wether we are photographing in 2,400 sq ft studio conveniently located in Durango, or trekking up into the mountains, I’ve got all the equipment needed to provide top-notch portraits, from portable lighting to backdrops, maternity gowns, baby outfits, props, and more.

Durango, CO Photography Services

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    Portraits

    Kelly Miranda Photography offers a variety of photography services in Durango, Colorado and the surrounding areas including maternity, newborn, family, high school seniors, pets, and couples portraits. Whether you're capturing the joy of expecting a new arrival or celebrating life’s milestones, I create high-quality art work that you and your loved ones will treasure for years to come. Each session is designed to create organic, timeless art that reflects your unique story.

  • Weddings

    From elopements in the rugged mountains of Colorado to big wedding celebrations at Durango’s iconic wedding venues such as Purgatory, Riverbend Ranch, Ridgewood Events Center, or Le Platt’s Pond, I have over 14 years of wedding photography experience in this area. My Durango wedding photography services focus on both candid moments and beautiful portraits, ensuring that every emotion and detail is preserved for you to cherish forever. With a commitment to unique and personalized photography, I will help you make your wedding memories last a lifetime.

  • Headshots

    I offer professional headshot services both on-location and at my studio in Durango, CO. Each session is tailored to capture your unique personality and style, ensuring you have a stunning image for your marketing or career needs. Whether you prefer the natural beauty of the outdoors or a polished studio setting, I provide high-quality photographs that make a lasting impression. Studies have shown that a photo can improve recall by 65%! Don’t get lost in the shuffle, book a custom headshot session today.

Planning Your Durango, CO Photography Session

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6 Easy Steps to Stunning Portraits

  1. Schedule an initial phone call to go over pricing and session details

  2. Book your session on my website

  3. 30 minute consultation to discuss locations, outfits, and session details or plan your session over email

  4. Have fun at our portrait session!

  5. 60 minute ordering appointment or opt for online ordering

  6. Pick up your order or have it shipped to your door

    I make the portrait process extremely easy for my families. I will guide you from start to finish and provide you with locations to choose from, outfit advice, and help you choose the best prints and products that fit your home and style.

  • While I offer both digital AND printed products, I firmly believe in the importance of printed photographs. The tangible portraits will be passed down for generations as the digital world continues to change. Your albums, prints, canvases, and metal art will stand the test of time. Plus, you get a free social media sharing digital file of every print you order! Digial files are a temporary means of storage but printed artwork is what will be passed down for generations.

  • Life moves fast. Once your children grow, you can never get that time back. Capturing your precious little ones through professional portraits is the best way to enjoy those moments and details in your home every day, even after the time has gone. Don’t wait until your kids are older and can “sit still” for a session. Don’t wait until you’ve “lost the baby weight”. These moments are something we can never get back and our kids will thank us for capturing it all! I can make magic happen with ALL ages and stages.

  • There are endless beautiful places in Durango and the surrounding areas. After your book your session, you will receive a link to my curated list of locations with galleries from each location to help guide you to the perfect spot. The location list has suggestions for every season and time of day so you can choose what works best for your session.

  • Contact me to receive my style guide and links to my Pinterest boards for outfit inspiration and color palettes for each season. After you book your session, I will guide you every step of the way to ensure your outfits look amazing from head to toe! I can help you coordinate your family outfits with style and ease so you have one less thing to stress about!

  • The first step would be to fill out the contact form here and I will get in touch with you. You will receive an email with a link to my print and product pricing guide as well as a link to schedule your initial phone call so we can get the planning started.

Galleries

Testimonials

“I’ve worked with Kelly on several occasions and I’ve loved every single picture. She captured some of the most beautiful moments! Awesome with kids and adults alike!”

—Adrienne S.

“WOW! We are so grateful for our wedding photos and how amazing they turned out. Kelly captured our day perfectly and all the small details we missed during the craziness of the day. If you want your photos and memories to be of the special moments and emotions of your event, I highly recommend Kelly Miranda Photography!!”

— Amanda

“We loved our session with Kelly. She was sweet, friendly and very patient with my five year old son. Our photos turned out beautifully!”

-Kathleen

“Our family really enjoyed having Kelly as our photographer on our vacation. She was so creative in her work and very professional. Kelly will help you create a lifetime of memories. We look forward to working with Kelly again.”

— Sandra

Can't say enough nice things about Kelly! The entire experience was easy and stress-free. She made my husband and I look amazing in our maternity photos. We are so glad we went with her! We felt like we got the fairy-tale photos you see in photography ads and we're so excited to work with her over the next two years with the package we bought for our upcoming bundle of joy.

-Valeria

How do YOU want to remember your most important moments?

Canvas gallery wrap, framed print, heirloom album, or metal print? Don’t limit yourself to a 5x7 that gets shoved in a drawer and never seen again! You Deserve the Wall art! Kelly Miranda Photography is Durango, Colorado’s best photographer for high-quality art that you will cherish for a lifetime.

Check out the different products Kelly Miranda Photography offers, from albums to wall art, and everything in between, there are so many beautiful ways to preserve your memories and enjoy them every day in your home.

Photography Services Available in Durango, Pagosa Springs, Telluride, Hesperus, Hermosa, Bayfield, Cortez, Mancos, Dolores, Ignacio, Farmington, NM, Aztec, NM, Boomfield, NM and beyond.

Book a consultation today.