When we are at a reception Angie and I are always looking around for the story that wants to be told. I caught this little series of the bride and grooms son, who looks like he is going to be pretty good with the ladies one day. The series just makes you smile and wonder what they are talking about. Getting a shot like this is a lot harder than it looks, a lot of children these days, are very camera aware. Meaning they know exactly where the camera’s are. They usually turn and give you a smile even though you are trying to get a candid moment like this. You may be able to tell this wedding was at the Brown Palace in downtown denver.
We were asked a few weeks ago to speak to the PUG (Pictage User Group) about lighting. The meeting took place at Spruce Mountain Ranch. I can tell you it is a beautiful location to have a wedding. From beautiful views to a staff that is really passionate about weddings. We all got a tour of the facilities and then onto the lighting presentations. We split into two groups and RJ Kern taught one while we taught the other. We spent our time talking about the gear we use to modify our lights. Being able to mold and sculpt light is valuable skill to a wedding photographer who may not always have the light he or she needs. Being able to create it gives you a valuable artistic tool.
Here are a few shots of our wonderful model Katie Van Buren who is also a super talented photographer here in Colorado.
It was freezing out but we managed to get out and show off the lights. This is a garage door and one light.
These photos were taken by Keri Doolittle another good photographer in denver who was at the PUG
We are so lucky to work in such a happy an industry where a group of people come together to create an amazing day with the help of the bride, who holds the true vision of the day. We meet people in the wedding industry everyday and sometimes we get to know them on a more personal level. Awhile back we went to an event in Estes Park where we met Heather from La Dolce Vita Weddings. She is a wedding planner here in Colorado and right from the start we had a great time hanging out with her! Recently we had the opportunity to take some pictures for her for business purposes and it was a blast! Heather was a great model and despite the wind we went on for hours! It was so great to have this opportunity and we are so thankful to know Heather! Here are some of our favorite shots from the day! Heather Gardner La Dolce Vita Weddings.
Here is one from yesterday out shooting with our friends in Professional Photographers of Colorado. It was hot out but it was fun to get out and shoot. We don’t advertise that we do senior portraits but have shot more than 30 in the last few years, they can be a lot of fun. I will be posting a lot more in the next few weeks.
