DENVER'S PREMIER MATERNITY, NEWBORN & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
SAPPHIRE SKIES PHOTOGRAPHY
Providing Luxury Photography Services Throughout The Denver Metro Area, Including Parker, Centennial, And Aurora.
WELCOME TO SAPPHIRE SKIES PHOTOGRAPHY
Hi! I’m Leanne Skinkle, a lifestyle photographer based in Aurora, Colorado. I specialize in creating a relaxed photography experience that blends natural, candid moments with beautiful portraiture. My style is timeless, true to life imagery, that you'll be proud to display in your home for years to come.
From glowing maternity portraits to cozy in-home newborn sessions and joyful outdoor family shoots, I capture the genuine connections, laughter, and love that make your family unique. I give just enough gentle guidance to create relaxed, authentic images you’ll treasure for decades.
My sessions are fun and child-led, allowing your family to simply show up and enjoy the moment while I take care of the rest. Whether we are chasing toddlers through a Colorado sunset or capturing quiet moments with your newborn at home, I aim to create photographs that feel genuine and timeless.
ABOUT ME
I AM A MOM, TO TWO SWEET, ENERGY FILLED LITTLE BOYS...
My boys are full of beans and do NOT like posing for photos. So please do not worry if you have boisterous little ones, they will not be expected to spend an hour posing for photos. I expect children to act like children. I will speak to you before the session to find out some of the things they currently like. The session will be high energy and full of fun, which will enable me to capture beautiful, natural joy.
I LOVE TO TRAVEL!...
I currently live in Aurora, Colorado. Most of my sessions take place in the Denver metro area. But please do reach out to me if you are interested in booking, even if you don't live in the Denver metro area. I love to visit new places, so I am willing to travel!
FUN FACT....
I am from England. I moved to the USA around 8 years ago. I have lived in Aurora, Colorado for 3 years. I miss England, but Aurora feels like home as well now. I feel lucky to live somewhere as beautiful as Colorado!
GOOGLE REVIEWS
Danielle
I just have to say that Leanne is the BEST photographer I've ever used with my kids. Not only was she SO good with them and made them feel 100% comfortable, she also calmed me and my husband down and took complete control of the kiddos with the warmest and sweetest demeanor! I will never use another photographer again! AND HER PHOTOS ARE GORGEOUS! She's a 10/10!
RU
Leanne did our newborn/family lifestyle shoot recently and I could not recommend her more. Not only is she super easy to work with, professional, and likeable, but she is also very talented and takes stunning photos. She made us feel comfortable upon introduction, and kept us comfortable the entire session and didn't leave till we felt we had all the shots we wanted. On top of all that, she is very fairly priced. Definitely book her for your next shoot!
KRISTA
We recently used Leanne for our maternity and newborn photo shoots. We cannot recommend her enough! Leanne made us both feel so comfortable in front of the camera, resulting in some of our favorite family photographs we’ve ever had taken. We loved them so much we ended up upgrading our package so we could keep them all! She was also so kind and caring during our newborn shoot, taking extra precautions to keep our one week old safe and being so patient with us when our daughter was fussy. We are so thankful for these beautiful memories that we will now have forever!
ALEX
We had the best newborn session with Leanne! From the moment she walked in to our home, she made us feel comfortable and natural around the camera. I was nervous about what sort of shots we could capture with my 3-year-old bouncing off the walls, but Leanne managed to get both “poised” photos as well as some that captured his lively spirit! Our baby girl looked adorable in all of the shots she got.
We highly recommend Leanne!
Jessica
My husband and I did a couples shoot with Leanne. She was very professional and made us feel comfortable throughout the shoot. The photos came out absolutely amazing and we had a great time! If you are looking for a great photographer, look no further 😁
taylor
Leanne was absolutely amazing to work with! We had the best time with her during our maternity photoshoots and during our newborn session. She is so patient and very helpful with many pose prompts up her sleeve! All of our pictures came out beautiful and we have so many favorites. We look forward to working with her again!
nicole
Working with Leanne was amazing from start to finish. She was responsive, so helpful in assisting us to find a good location for our family photos, gave advice on outfit choices, respected our ask for no social media presence, and was so kind about everything. I was a little nervous about how the shoot would go with our little one (8 m/o) but Leanne reassured us that she would work with our family to get beautiful photos and take as many breaks as our little one needed. She absolutely delivered on this front. She’s a natural with kids and somehow manages to wave a toy around and still capture stunning photos. She made us feel so comfortable the entire shoot and had a great balance of offering poses and letting us do what just came naturally. The photos we got back were gorgeous and something we will cherish forever. I highly recommend going with Sapphire Skies Photography if you’re thinking about doing family photos.
kylie
Cannot say enough great things about our experience from start to finish! We were in a pinch for some maternity photos and she got us in so quickly, had amazing location options, and created such a fun experience for our toddler while capturing our family so well. We felt comfortable and had a blast during the shoot and absolutely LOVE how our photos turned out! So impressed every step of the way!
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FAQ
How many photos do we get?
I offer various packages, which can be found under the packages tab. You will also have the opportunity to purchase additional individual images outside of your package when your album is delivered.
How do we get our photos?
You will be sent an email with a link to your gallery. You will be able to download your images directly from your gallery.
What is your turn around time?
I will deliver your images within 21 days.