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.
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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
For today’s Flavorful Friday post, I wanted to share a sneak peek from a session I did of my daughter recently. She is growing so fast, and I love her more than words. There are a lot more of these to come … but here are a few of my faves. Stay tuned Monday for some EXCITING News!
Just a few while we were out playing!
She wanted to get stuck in the one little patch of snow we had. She did (over and over again).
Some of my super faves from January! LOVE her 
Category: personal
I heart this family! I met Mary-Anne when I did a session for her a few years ago. Since, she has had a son, about the same age as my daughter, and we also did a newborn session with him. Over all of this time, she has told me how beautifully in love with her husband she is, and what an amazing man she married. Seriously, Mary-Anne beams when she talks about her family. Her husband was serving in the Army and was deployed for about a year. I haven’t ever had the opportunity to meet him … until this session. I had SO much fun rocking out these family pictures downtown with their amazing family! I am so happy for them to all be reunited! It was so nice to finally meet the entire family!
I personally thanked Jeremiah for serving for our country … and I’ll do it again! Thank you so much for doing what you do! Mary-Anne and Ethan … You have so much courage and strength, and I totally admire this!
I heart this next image … a LOT!
I also snapped a few of Mary-Anne and Jeremiah. They are so adorable together!
I love this next picture! I think it is my fave! I want one of my family like this to hang above the fireplace!
Thank you guys so much for sharing your time with me! I LOVE your family! BIG hugs to all of you!
Category: portraits
So, a few weeks ago, I mentioned how I was going to start sharing some FAQS on the blog, information, or more personal stuff. After thinking long and hard, I thought Friday’s would be a good day for this! And, you know I am going to bring the flavor! Stay tuned on Fridays for this special blog edition
This week: Follow your dreams no matter what the cost!
In high school, I was on the yearbook staff and took an instant liking to photography. I always did photography for fun, but never really gave a second thought to it. I was sure I was going to be a Federal Law Enforcement agent. When we moved to CO, I pursued that avenue, and even began testing for my dream position with a law enforcement agency. I was getting my Master’s Degree and working for a super respectable company! In the mean time, I became so inspired by the scenery here … and my business started blossoming. I realized that I may be able to do something that I loved every day and it would NEVER feel like work. I had friends and family that were asking me to take their pictures … and I loved this so much. I decided that there was a business in Photography, and I could do it! I would find any way possible to follow my dreams. I LOVED capturing people’s special moments on film … and making it a lasting memory! I LOVED meeting new people. I LOVED photographing people in love!
Matt (that is my husband), was offered his dream job and it became the perfect opportunity for me to take a leap of faith and make this business a full time gig! I can’t say that I was never worried about things. Starting your own business requires a ton of patience, work (I think I work more now than I did when I was at my 8-5 job), and determination. I was determined to follow my heart, my dreams, and my passion. It was taking a giant step in to an area of gray … or the unknown, from something that was a sure thing. I started getting nervous. I even thought I would miss punching that time clock on a daily basis! And … in truth … sometimes I do; however, I absolutely love my business, my clients, and my photography. It was faith … faith that I could and would do it … run in to the gray!
It’s been 3 years and I have never been happier!
For those of you that have written in the past months asking how to start your own business … or how I took the first steps in starting mine, my first word of advice is to do your research, and go for your dreams! Seriously, the sky is the limit! Life is way too short to be wondering about how life ‘could’ be!
Today … my dream not only effects my life, but it effects hers … and she is my pride and joy Each day, she inspires me to be better at what I do!
Category: news
