Denver Photographer, Karie McLain, is sought for her wedding & portrait photography style. Karie specializes in weddings and boudoirs in the Denver area and all over the state of Colorado. Ask about her Destination Packages! Travel includes Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge, Aspen, Winter Park, Tabernash, and Glenwood Springs as well as others.
Thanks for visiting kmclain.com. This is the online journal and portfolio of Karie McLain Photographer, LLC, one of Colorado's top wedding photographers.
My style is very couture, fresh, and fun. In other words, these aren’t your parent’s wedding photographs. I strive to capture my couples as who they are, how they love one another, and tell the story of love. I want a couple's pictures to be a reflection of them. I am inspired by fashion, which allows me to capture my clients in a way that is unique and editorial.
Please browse my boudoir gallery as well. These photos are a great gift for your Man anytime, or as a special surprise gift on your wedding day, Valentine’s Day, or any day. These sessions are classy and modern. Your someone special, will love them.
I have had the opportunity to work with Colorado's top wedding planners, resorts, videographers, DJ's, and venues.
TOP PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THE Donovan Pavilion, Devils Thumb Ranch, Brown Palace, JW Marriott Cherry Creek, Briarhurst Manor in Colorado Springs, Copper Mountain, Vail, Aspen, Tabernash, Winter Park, Arrowhead Golf Club, the Sanctuary Golf Club, Castle Pines Golf Course, Garden of the Gods Club, the Broadmoor, Fox Run Park, Cherry Hills Golf Course, Lone Tree Golf Course, Beaver Creek, Denver University, the University of Colorado, Columbine Country Club, Our Lady of Loretto Chapel, Breckenridge, Crystal Rose, Denver Athletic Club, Keystone Resort, Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel, Mount Vernon Country Club, The Chapel at Red Rocks, Red Rocks Trading Post, The Inn at Cherry Creek
This session is SMOKIN’ HOT 
I have known Ashli for quite some time … and I think she is stunning. I had such a blast roaming around a big open space with these two!
Ashli – seriously!? Are you kidding me? You are so gorgeous!
Thank you guys for sharing a day with me – you are such an awesome couple (and man did we have some fun)!?
P.S. The awesome hair piece that Ashli is wearing was made by my friend’s at Posh Rebel. I’m in love – and actually ended up buying it for myself
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It’s all about the click. In my business, I love that “click”. It’s the click that I get when I talk to someone, or meet them for the first time, and know that I LOVE THEM! Lauren and Brandon are that kind of “click”. They are both from Colorado but currently live in New York City. When I spoke to Lauren on the phone the first time, I knew that she was fabulous, fun, and my type of girl! I was SO excited that they chose me to shoot their wedding. So, they were in town for Christmas and we set up their engagement session. Seriously … these two rocked my little socks off! I truly LOVE them We had a ton of fun (on a very cold morning) wandering through Denver. Lauren, Brandon and I laughed. A LOT. They remind me why I love what I do so much everyday.
Fave. You two are such an awesomely amazing couple!
And – Another fave.
I had so much fun with this one! I LOVE having fun with my couples.
I think this may be going on the wall of fame. LOVING me some architecture
Lauren – I looooove this
Denver – I love you. Lauren and Brandon – YOU ROCK! I’m really looking forward to your wedding this summer! Happy New Year!
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When I first met Sarah, I saw how gorgeous she was. Are you kidding me with those amazing blue eyes? She boasted about her fiance, how awesome he was, and how much she missed him since he now lives out of state. Truth be told, I knew Sarah was amazing from the moment I met her. Then I met Andrew. Helllloooo, more blue eyes These two are awesomely amazing people, and when they are together, the world better watch out.
We had so much fun in the cold … and melting snow (yeah, I stepped in a puddle and sank up to my ankle in 30 degree weather, but my cold piggy’s said it was worth it, and they were right!) to capture their love. Sarah and Andrew, thanks for bringing the awesome. I have WAY too many favorites from this shoot. I am so happy for you and your upcoming wedding! Hugs – Karie!
Sarah – YOU ARE GORGEOUS!!!
A fave – love the dramatic light here!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this shot. I also processed it a little differently than normal. You may find this on my wall of fame!
Yet another SUPER FAVE – I love this image so much. And their shadows. These two are amazing!
This is how they are together – so sweet!
Another SUPER fave
Such a fun session!!
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I have been talking to Nicole for what seems like forever now (really it’s been about a year). She and Garin live in Kansas City … which most of you know, is where I grew up before moving here 5 years ago. She told me about her and Garin, how they met, and about their amazing wedding day. I knew we were a match. Since, we have talked over email, and the phone, planning and organizing their big day. But, this was the first time I actually got to meet them in person! Let me just say … I am SO excited for their wedding this month. It’s such a small world … and come to find out, we knew a lot of the same places around Kansas City. It brings back some great memories The way Garin looks at Nicole is priceless. These two have a special kind of love. One I can’t wait to capture later this month on their wedding day. It’s going to be SUPER!
Nicole and Garin – Thank you for coming out for your engagement session. I am so stoked for your wedding day! Hugs! - ME
Found these stairs. Loved them.
A fave. You two are so cute!
Nicole, Are you kidding me? Ga-Ga-Gorgeous!
I think this one needs to be on canvas. LOVE it!
And this one too
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Last week I shot Keri and Kyle’s engagement session in Downtown Denver. It was so much fun. Keri is so kind, gentle, and gorgeous! Kyle is so intuitive to Keri… it really is neat to be around these two. It’s almost as if they knew what the other was thinking before it was said!
Another uber cool part of this session is, WE CAUGHT THE LEAVES Before they officially fell off that is. It’s so hard to judge here in Colorado, they are on one day and gone the next. Keri and Kyle, thank you for choosing me to document such a special time in your life! I can’t WAIT for your June wedding!
*we caught some yummy light*
My FAVE! I loved the light in this shot. Don’t you think this could be the cover of the DVD for the Notebook part 2?
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I met Katie and Brad a few years ago at Suzanne and Kirk’s wedding in Vail. They were part of the wedding party (and what a fun wedding party it was). This year, it’s their turn. They are getting married next Spring and I am thrilled to be capturing their day. These two are hawt And adorably in love! We had a ton of fun during their engagement session downtown. Katie and Brad had me laughing the entire session because of how excited I was about the shots we were getting. Katie and Brad, thanks for the fun! I can’t wait for your wedding next year! Congratulations on your engagement!
The gorgeous Katie!!
I heart the next image! Brad spotted this wall and said, “hey, that’s a cool wall” … in which I replied, “yes it is, let’s use it”. Little did I know that we would catch their reflection. Ahh! I love it! This is going in the studio!
We found this staircase that had some awesome natural light pouring in. I didn’t use a flash or any other lighting source on this image (for you pho-togs out there )
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