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IN RECENT NEWS…

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:14:18 +0000

I used to shoot film. A LOT! Believe it or not, I shot film all the way until we moved to Colorado … which was only 6 years ago {light years in the photo industry}. I used to develop some of my own film or send it to the lab, and when it returned, I was like a kid on Christmas Morning. As long as I can remember, we had a Polaroid in our house. I admit. I have a very unhealthy addiction to Polaroid cameras. We won’t discuss why they stopped making the film or my longing for them to begin remaking it. I love how it creates instant gratification of the image you just took – or how no matter how modern the setting is, the photo still looks vintage. My parents have piles of photo albums from my childhood years. All of them contain a healthy dose of Polaroid images.

A few months ago I got the Fuji Instax Mini Camera. I have been having a blast with it – and literally have a few hundred of these awesome sized credit card images laying around. I am trying to devise a really awesome plan of what to do with them – but until then – it makes me feel like a kid again … and brings back the creativity of shooting with film. Here’s a few of our recent adventures. Enjoy P.S. Go do something to make yourself feel like a kid again today. We all need to revisit that time now and again.

PINUP’S AND BOUDOIR: DENVER WORKSHOP

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:27:21 +0000

I was so excited when I was asked to teach boudoir studio lighting at the MHP Workshop. MHP is a fantastic organization of photographers in the Denver area. They put together a studio lighting workshop that ranged from Fashion, Kids, Seniors, and all the way to Boudoir. I arrived with butterflies in my stomach – ready to make my teaching debut. I had two of the best models in the world – and some fantastic groups that came through with very talented photographers who were eager to learn all things Boudoir! I’d lie if I said I was a brilliant public speaker. In fact, I used to get boo’ed in my public speaking class in High School because I made this clicking noise when I was nervous. It was just a tiny click – but I did it often (unconsciously – speaking to the group). I think I have banished that over the years. I didn’t hear myself make the click once Score! Here are a few of the shots I captured during the day. And if you are a photographer new to the area, check out MHP. Or … email me for more information! Thanks to all of you who came to the workshop and shared with me :)

For all of you photographers out there, these images were captured with one light setup and fill with a reflector or video light

Stylist: Tina with Worthwhile Style

Hair and Makeup: Rachael with Girls and Curls

FLAVORFUL FRIDAYS – DENVER LIFESTYLE PORTRAITS

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:15:42 +0000

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

HOLLY + ROB, ENGAGED – COORS FIELD ENGAGEMENT SESSION, LODO

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:00:12 +0000

Every once in a while something EPIC happens. We get in our daily grind and sometimes forget just how generous some people are. This shoot turned EPIC when someone stepped up and was extra generous that day (Thanks Jason)!

Holly and Rob are friends of one of my fave brides and grooms of this year. I met them a few months back as they started to plan their wedding for next year. Holly is a PA, and Rob is a vet. I think if I had to choose to get sick, it would be in their house They are the sweetest, kindest, most laid back people, and I am sooooo excited for their awesome wedding next year in Western Colorado.

Holly and Rob are baseball fans, and Holly happens to love the area around Coors Field. Imagine this, I meet them, we begin to shoot (literally like 5 frames), and a very generous man comes to ask us if we would like a few minutes on the field. OMG. YES!!! We were so excited … I was literally jumping up and down, and Holly and Rob were totally stoked. Regardless, our shoot went from being AROUND Coors Field to being ON Coors Field. This promises to be one of my favorite-est shoots yet (and yes, when something this awesome happens, I reserve the right to make up my own words to describe it). Holly and Rob, enjoy these pictures. How awesome was that day!?

So, in closing, just remember that even the smallest things that we do on a daily basis, can have a HUGE impact on someone else’s day. It seems like more often than not, we get in our daily grinds and forget that there are awesomely kind people out there. Jason – thank you! This is not to be forgotten!

These two are so genuinely cute together!

These two will have beautiful, blue eyed children. Their eyes are ga-ga-gorgeous

I LOVE THIS PICTURE!

Another fave!

GO ROCKIES!

JEN + DION, EXPECTING!

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:55:48 +0000

One of the best parts of my job is the relationships that I make with my clients. I really do love my clients … and I really do feel like I get the best ones in the whole entire world. I met Jen and Dion a LONG time ago. I shot their wedding in the early days of KMP. They have remained good friends of mine. I seriously heart Jen as she is one of the sweetest and most caring people I know. She remains a fan of my work, and my updates, and everything in between. I LOVE her support for KMP! A few months back, they asked me to take their maternity photos. They were expecting a beautiful baby girl, who has now ARRIVED! I am so very excited for them and their newest family member. Since I didn’t get a chance to blog this session with all of the wedding craziness, take a peek. Jen is one of the most beautiful pregnant people ever, and her and Dion’s love for each other promises to make them amazing parents. Addison was born on October 15th. Welcome to the world Addison. Jen and Dion – congratulations! I am so happy for you!!

A fave. Seriously should be a cover to a Parenting Magazine!

TAYLOR, SENIOR! DOWNTOWN URBAN SENIOR SESSION

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:00:36 +0000

I recently got to hang out with Taylor. He’s a senior this year. He is awesome and is hoping to pursue a career in Law and Politics. Taylor- thanks so much for the fun session! Enjoy the rest of your senior year!

I really liked this one!!

GABBY, SENIOR!

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:40:30 +0000

Gabby is a Senior this year. Gabby is amazingly beautiful and soooooo adorable! Thanks for the fun Gabby! Congratulations on your senior year! You are Ga-Ga-Gorgeous!

O’SHEA SENIOR PICTURES – DOWNTOWN SENIOR SESSION

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:07:47 +0000

O’shea is a senior this year and has an awesome urban style! He is a skateboarder … and brought his board along to show me a few tricks. We marched around downtown and found some awesome urban locations to match his style. O’Shea, have an awesome Senior Year! It goes by so fast!

We found this awesome Cellar … Love this shot!

And he show me some tricks …

MICHELLE + NICK – ENGAGED, LARKSPUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS

admin — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:47:20 +0000

I met Michelle and Nick a few months ago. These two are so seriously ridiculously cute and in love … it’s like I almost don’t exist And I am a hard one to miss when I am asking you to do a few things with a giant camera and lens in your face. Michelle and Nick, you two are awesome! You seriously worked it out for me. I am looking forward to your July wedding! P.S. I LOVE shooting in new locations and Michelle and Nick totally had faith in me when we pulled up to this desolate little campground Thanks guys!

Michelle, you are GORGEOUS!

I LOVE THIS IMAGE, It’s like Nick is telling a story with his eyes