STUDIO PORTRAITS

REDEFINED

Serving families and couples

Based in Golden, CO

STUDIO PORTRAITS

REDEFINED

Serving families and couples

Based in Golden, CO

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Welcome to the
art of modern portraits

These aren’t the stiff studio portraits you remember as a kid.

Modern portraits create images that move and feel just like you do. A studio experience that is simple, caring and intuitive. And custom art for your walls to remember this moment in time. All this together in one place. We know, right? Chef’s kiss.

Welcome to Ranjani Groth Studios.

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SIMPLE

SMILES

ARE OVERRATED

Don’t get us wrong, we l o v e to see your natural smile. But today’s approach to modern portraits is about also capturing genuine emotion and organic movement. The way your toddler snuggles just so against Dad’s shoulder. The specific way sisters can make each other laugh the loudest. Just how good motherhood looks on you.


These are the images that move you.
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Remember the mall portrait studio?
This isn't that.

We’ve all been there, right? Stiff photos that all look the same. Feeling like a number on a call sheet not an actual family. Instead of dragging the fam through all that, our studio time is simple and relaxed without ever sacrificing style or quality. We think of it as unfussy luxury (right down to stocking our bathroom with everything you could need and legit good coffee). Your experience is personalized from the very beginning, because you’re a person to us, never a number. Imagine that.


Are you ready to try something new?

OUR STORY

MEET THE FOLKS OF
RANJANI GROTH
STUDIOS

Ranjani Groth

RANJANI

I’ve lived in more than a dozen places across the globe, yet wherever I call home, my camera is always at my side. As a teen, I’d drag a chair into the Illinois woods and convince my sisters to wear prom dresses for photo shoots with our mom’s old film camera. I found connection with my hosts in Tajikistan, though we didn’t share a language, through the lens of my camera. In college, I studied photojournalism and worked for more than a decade as a wedding photographer. All those couples taught me how to be an expert wrangler, problem solver (I always carry a mini-sewing kit now) and mood lightener. I pivoted to studio portraits five years ago, and haven’t looked back. Today, I l o v e the happy chaos of everyone (plus the dog!) piling in for a group photo. The interaction there—between grandmas and grandkids, moms and sons—is just brimming with life.

Bradley Groth

BRADLEY

While Ranjani’s in the studio creating the whole experience, you can find me knee-deep in spreadsheets and admin duty. (Hyperfocus is like my ADHD superpower.)
I’m not all focus though. I’ve got some real loveable labrador energy that you’ll get to experience with some sweet dad jokes and my ability to make babies laugh. (Also a superpower? I think so.) Ask Ranjani how I attempted to woo her. It involved a bike ride and breaking my collarbone in front of her. True love! I promise to be more careful when you’re in the studio.

PORTRAITS

YOUR EXPERIENCE
START TO FINISH

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Everything you thought you knew about "studio portraits" forget it

Before, during and after

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Welcome to our studio

YOUR LIFE IN

BLACK

+

WHITE

Our photographers are experts at using light and shadow to give each portrait warmth and depth. With color photography, it sometimes feels like the person is competing against the background, but black and white is focused and true to your feelings.

Learn more about who we are, what we do, and why we’re committed to sharing your very best photos with you less than an hour after our session.
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You're making us blush

“Ranjani’s very professional and assuring. That lady had it totally under control (and) it was abundantly clear after speaking with her that she knew her business. Just a conversation about the process can really set you at ease. I cannot say enough about the care she takes in planning.” —Lanie

ART
THAT
LASTS

MEMORIES
AS ART

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Art that means something

PRICING

QUALITY
MATTERS TO US

Because anything less wouldn’t be honoring the trust you’ve placed in us. We offer a variety of ways to print your art (and some digital options too) and customize our packages to fit your vision for your images and how to best place them in your home. You can count on us to guide you through the entire, personalized experience with an eye toward what you want. Take a look at the artisan products we offer below, then drop us a line to set up your studio portrait experience.

Each photo session is a flat fee of $300. This includes customized preparation for your session and our expert guidance to help you choose the perfect prints for your home.

The average family invests upwards of $1,000 for their images.

View your photos the SAME day

Matted Prints

Photo Boxes

Canvases

Acrylics

Digital Images

“You look at our photos and see two people who really like to be around each other along with this artistic composition. Her photos tell a narrative.” —Lucinda

INQUIRE

WE'RE DELIGHTED TO
HEAR FROM YOU

Pryor
“The photos we have are invaluable. But, it isn't just about the photos — it's also important to have a photographer that communicates well, is organized, and can be creative. Ranjani is all three and more!” —Drew
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KIND

WORDS

Don't just take it from us...

“Working with Ranjani, she was really relaxed, open-hearted. It was clear that she prioritized making us feel comfortable. The whole experience was happy and a feeling of celebration.” —Lucinda

“Ranjani was a JOY to work with. She was clear and communicative, and a perfect blend of sweet, friendly, and professional.” —Katie

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We love introducing folks like you to the laidback luxury of modern portraits, where the focus is on emotion and artistry to capture this season of life and turn it into art.
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