Destination family portraits in Crested Butte

Whether you're in Crested Butte on vacation, a visit to your summer home or cabin, or a once-in-a-lifetime family reunion, Dusty Demerson will create a unique expression of your relationships that will grow more precious with time. Dusty will capture the character of your family or event and provide timeless, classic images sure to become a family heirloom.

Your destination family portraits will become one of your most cherished posessions, recreating the memories and feelings of your time in Crested Butte for generations to come. If you're like most of our clients, your family does not get photographed together very often. Doing it right, at least once, makes a lot of sense. Your Crested Butte portrait will be done right. How do we "do it right"? Please read further or contact me today. To find out how to choose a photographer please follow the linked text. (provided by The Professional Photographers of America.)

I know you have questions and I would love to help answer them. You can email me your concerns. There is absolutely no cost or obligation to book a session or purchase anything. Just answers!

Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful summer evening. Imagine golden light filtering through the aspens, a soft warm breeze, bouncing off the soaring mountain peaks above. Now picture yourself sitting in this beautiful meadow surrounded by your loving family. Create this quiet vision of peace, warmth, love, beauty and joy in your mind. Not a care in the world. Filled with tranquility. Surrounded by people who love you. Comfortable in this serene setting. Wouldn't it be great to save this moment, to keep it fresh forever? To remember it and enjoy it whenever you wished? Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to share this moment with everyone you love? Well you can! You have just created a vision of your family portrait by Dusty Demerson. What makes your portrait different from all the rest?

I've been creating these memories for families for over 20 years. Working with lots of wonderful people has provided me with great experience and practice in arranging groups so they look natural and comfortable. These arrangements look and feel natural because they are natural, not really posed. When my clients are comfortable and relaxed it's easy for them to look natural and the great expressions just follow, naturally. Your family portrait will look amazing. Read what clients have to say.

Your smiles and expressions will be real.

I love what I do. You will see that. I have fun making portraits. You will have fun being photographed. I will never tell you to smile. I will make you smile. This will be an enjoyable experience for all of us. My clients love the expressions in our portraits. Click here to find out more about your photographer. Whether we are creating a portrait for a Crested Butte reunion or intimate couples images, the joy of the moment and the tenderness of your relationships will be captured in your photographs. I am a sensitive, emotional person and re-create those feelings in my portraits. To find out how have a fabulous Crested Butte family portrait of your own contact me today. There is no cost and no obligation.

Your lifestyle portrait will reflect who you really are.

Whether you come to the mountains to relax, fish, jeep the backcountry, hike or just hang out, your lifestyle portraits can capture the reason you come to Crested Butte. Your home, cabin or favorite spot can be included in your family picture. I would love to create a Crested Butte portrait in your favorite location or involving your favorite pastime.

Your clothing will be color coordinated and appropriate.

One critical factor in creating images you will want on your walls is planning. I spend time with my clients to help them select a clothing style and colors that are flattering, appropriate and that do not clash with each other. This is not necessarily a uniform approach. But it is planned. I will also spend hours searching for the perfect location for your images. Many times this involves coming back to the same place several times to scout the perfect light and atmosphere. No other photographers in the Crested Butte area take the time to do this. No other photographers in the area specialize in family pictures. That is what makes me different. That is what makes your portraits perfect. For basic information on portrait clothing suggestions please click here. We'll spend more time "ironing" out the details after we have spoken. Read more of what clients are saying.

You will look terrific.

I am a student of classic family portraits. I study under some of the top photographers in the world. The've taught me that to produce the work my clients deserve, there can be no compromises. That is why I bring lights, even in the daytime. That is why I use big, heavy cameras. That is why I bring stools and blankets. That is why I have back-ups for everything. That is why I bring bug spray. That is why I bring garbage bags. (You will have to guess what those are for.) If you are uncomfortable you will not have great expressions. If there are shadows on your face your eyes will not show. If you are swatting bugs...well who wants a portrait of that on their wall? Call me today at (970) 349-5038 to find out about the garbage bags and to get all of your other questions answered too. You will look terrific in your family portrait.

You will be thrilled with the results.

It's my goal to create a memory that you are so proud of that you will want everyone you know to see it. You will want these portraits over your fireplace or sofa. You will want this memory in your office, entry way or vacation home. You will want to carry it with you when you travel. You will want to send it to all of your friends. You can find out more about portrait sizes, finishes and enhancement services at this link. One of my objectives with every client is to create an image that I would want to use as a studio sample or on this website. This objective keeps me fresh and creative. It keeps me working hard for you. It makes me a little paranoid but it provides you with my best work. Anyway, that's my guarantee. You will be thrilled with the results or I'll return all of your money. Period. No hassle. No questions. No problem. To find out more about using portraits as home decor please give me a call at (970) 349-5038.

You will have my undivided attention.

Since I generally photograph only two or three families each week I will be rested and prepared for your portrait. I won't be tired from a previous session and I won't be in a hurry to get to my next client. Because my availability is extremely limited, it is important that we begin discussing your portrait immediately. Email me today for more information and availability. Again, there's no cost or obligation. Let's just chat about the possibilities and your ideas. Read more about clients experiences. Your Crested Butte portrait will become a family heirloom.