KORI + JP MARRIED, BELLA VISTA IN STEAMBOAT
DENVER WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER, SARAH + ANDREW, MARRIED! HUDSON GARDENS WEDDING
LAUREN + BRANDON, ENGAGED! DOWNTOWN URBAN ENGAGEMENT SESSION
HOLLY + ROB, ENGAGED – COORS FIELD ENGAGEMENT SESSION, LODO

Posts Tagged ‘Vintage’

IN RECENT NEWS…

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.

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Lauren — Love it! That's what I'm using for my photo guest book album! :)   ( April 13, 2010 @ 9:03 am )

PINUP’S AND BOUDOIR: DENVER WORKSHOP

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  :)

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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

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Brynn — Karie, I had such a blast working with you! You have an amazing talent and I look forward to following your work! xoxo!   ( April 1, 2010 @ 11:07 am )
Debbie Orwat — Congrats on your teaching debut Karie! The pictures are fantastic.   ( April 1, 2010 @ 11:24 am )
Audrey — Thank you for sharing your knowledge! What a wonderful afternoon!   ( April 1, 2010 @ 12:19 pm )
Heather Cole — aaammmmaazzing. :)   ( April 3, 2010 @ 8:24 pm )

DENVER WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

I’m exhausted today {We can call it a creative overload} – but incredibly blessed to have the job that I have, the clients that I have, and do what I love so much.  You hear me say this a lot – but it’s so true!  Here is a sneak peek of some things to come!

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Stephany — Y.U.M.   ( March 29, 2010 @ 9:14 am )
Jennifer — Grrr baby, grrr! Looks like someone is practicing for an engagement shoot! :-)   ( March 29, 2010 @ 9:17 am )
Michelle Peiffer — Jennifer so what I was thinking! Ashli looks gorgeous!   ( April 3, 2010 @ 5:43 pm )

PLANNING A DENVER WEDDING, WEDDING INSPIRATION

The StudioWed Denver Grand Opening Soiree was a few weeks ago.  It was a valuable resource for those planning a wedding.  For those who are looking for design inspiration, here are a few of the images put together from the vintage romance table.

Design and Coordination: Dramatic Events

Floral: AK Haydon Floral Designs

Flooring and Decor: Bella Rents

Linens: Chair Covers and Linens

 

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Get more wedding design ideas and inspiration in our Galleries by visiting the website!

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

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!

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These two are so genuinely cute together!

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

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I LOVE THIS PICTURE!

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Another fave!

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GO ROCKIES!

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Angie — Very cook, Karie! :)   ( November 3, 2009 @ 7:15 am )
Andrew Schaefer — This is such an awesome session and I really love that last image with the car going by. Congratulations on being a part of StudioWed. I hope you're doing well!   ( November 3, 2009 @ 7:25 am )
Jessica Weed — Wow, how cool is that?! Cute couple too!   ( November 3, 2009 @ 8:10 am )
carolyn bowles — what a cool session. one of my favorites! great work karie!!!   ( November 3, 2009 @ 9:16 am )
Kate — Ummm...yep! LOVE it! Love you too :-)   ( November 3, 2009 @ 9:26 am )
Stephany — How lucky was that? Looks super!   ( November 3, 2009 @ 10:55 am )
Ashli — OMG! That is so great!!! I love these!   ( November 3, 2009 @ 11:27 am )
Natalie — Seriously Karie!?!? You totally hit these outta the park!! (no pun intended) :)   ( November 3, 2009 @ 11:55 am )
Danielle — Awesome!!! I love the pics.   ( November 3, 2009 @ 12:57 pm )
Russell — Awesome set! And congrats to Holly! I can't believe they let you into Coors Field to do this.   ( November 4, 2009 @ 10:07 pm )
Heather Cole — AMAZING!!! LOOOVE IT! I want to come see Coors field now!!!   ( November 9, 2009 @ 11:04 am )
HOLLY + ROB, MARRIED! TWO RIVERS WINERY, GRAND JUNCTION | Denver Wedding Photographer | Top Denver Wedding Photographers | Boudoir Photography - Karie Mclain — [...] love Holly and Rob.  I had a fantastic time with them at their engagement session {when we got on to Coors Field}! [...]   ( June 3, 2010 @ 5:05 am )