DeMatteo Family Fund
In support of the Dematteo family all Donations and all profits from prints below go to the family in the name of Mr. Dematteo's passing.
Learn more below
Live.
Laugh.
Love.
Support.
Moab Dessert, Utah
The Family
Sophie
Bonni
OJ the cat
The Goal
Hello, My name is Colt Sturgeon. I love my friends and for them and their families I'll do anything. Recently a friend and their family lost a husband and a father to lung cancer. Something that happens all too often to good people and is far too painful.
Mr. DeMatteo left behind a wife of 25 years and three wonderful children. The kids he raised will become some of the strongest and kindest people you'll ever meet. His wife will need to be stronger now than ever.
Mrs. DeMatteo would be grateful for help from the community now more than ever. Cutting the household income in half has left the family vulnerable to losing their home, and struggling with all the costs of losing life. A home that should be passed down to her children one day. More than that, they need to pay for the funeral. It's an unfortunate fact that funerals are expensive, profit from death, and grief leaves families vulnerable to falling apart. We aim to change this and provide security until the family can stabilize.
I'll be putting all profits from the prints page linked below along with a portion of my current and future shoots towards this family through the Christmas season. I am only one person and need all the support and love the world is willing to offer the family. Please consider helping support them through a heartbreaking and difficult time in their lives. Anything helps, Even words are appreciated, reach out via the contact page.
We understand people may want to help and understand this awful time in their lives but are unable themselves to donate. If you'd like to offer help in some small way reach out to us via the contact page linked below.
A Way To Help | Donate a bag of cat food
Ways to Help
Go Fund Me | Donation
Donate to the family directly and give them the chance to grieve with out finances adding extra stress!
Buy a Print
Buy a print for someone you love this Christmas and support the family at the same time! All print sales through the Christmas season will go towards the fund!
Contact | Other options
Contact us if you'd like to help in other ways. We know times are tough and the budgets are tight. Even just kind words are appreciated and accepted. Hand written letters go a long way.
Spread the Love
Save this image, print out cards, and share it with friends and family! Anyone you'd like. Help spread the word hands on.
2023 pop up sessions!
Through out the rest of the year FREE holiday pop up sessions will be planned around the country. Locations will be posted on my instagram @ColtonSturgeon as they appear. Common locations to find me shooting this season are listed below and are entirely free!
Common locations:
Colorado - Silverthorne, Brekenridge, Boulder, and Vail
Kansas - Topeka, Lawrence, Overland Park, KC
Utah - Salt Lake City area
Contact me for more information and location requests! (I'll go anywhere)
Halloween 2023 Gallery
All portraits are completely free to download! Click the link above to find your kid's portraits this Halloween!
Tips are appreciated and donated to the DeMatteo fund!
Thank you for your support Longmont!
-Colt Sturgeon
Old Dillion Inn Live 2023 Gallery
All portraits are completely free to download! Click the link above to find your live performance portraits!
Tips are appreciated and donated to the DeMatteo fund!
Thank you for your support Silverthorne!
-Colt Sturgeon
Leadville Colorado 2023
All portraits are completely free to download! Click the link above to find your Town's portraits!
Tips are appreciated and donated to the DeMatteo fund!
Thank you for your support Leadville!
-Colt Sturgeon
