First photo shoot in the new studio!
We may not have a roof on the new photography studio yet, but it was a beautiful Colorado February day and we couldn't wait to try out the new space. Our handy photo assistant was excited to try out the new studio and be the model for the day.
We have walls!
The new studio is taking shape and we now have walls! Now that the walls are up it's easier to envision how the space will look and we can start planning the fun things like paint colors, flooring and furniture.
Calling All Ice Cream Lovers!
If you live in the DTC or Greenwood Village area of Denver, then you are in for a tasty surprise! One of our favorite local ice cream shops, Glacier, just opened a new location at the corner of Belleview and Yosemite. If you aren't familiar with Glacier, they offer hand made ice cream, gelato, and other yummy treats (including homemade waffle cones).
If you like their ice cream as much as our family, then be sure to pick up a punch card so that you can start working towards your free ice cream!
Exciting news! New Denver studio coming soon
We're excited to announce that construction of our new photography studio is finally underway! We are looking forward to watching the progress over the next few weeks! Stay tuned for updates on the construction process and on our grand opening in the new location.
National Train Your Dog Month
January is National Train Your Dog Month! While Mark is happy to photograph dogs of all obedience levels, having a well behaved dog can make a huge difference for the day-to-day life with your family. We've had the privilege of working with several dog trainers in the Denver area over the past 9 years. We have a dog with some behavioral issues and have tried out multiple trainers to find the right fit for both us and his issues. We stumbled upon Matt Clark and he was incredible. He understood the issues we were facing and gave us an action plan and the confidence to work through our problems with our little guy.
Fast forward a few years and we added a rescue dog to our family to be a companion to our dog with issues. We were doing more off-leash hiking and wanted to get our dogs e-collar trained. We found Kris Mavis and this is one area she specializes in. We were actually surprised at how quickly we were able to e-collar train our dogs with Kris's input and training. She offers all levels of dog training from puppy obedience all the way up through more advanced skills.
Mark had the privilege of photographing Kris's two amazing dogs and they were some of the easiest dogs he's ever worked with!
Happy Halloween!
It's always fun to try something different and we love working with you on a specific theme for a custom photo shoot. This shoot's theme was "Red Riding Hood." Each of the dogs fit their character so well and of course the little wolf was just adorable. And this was truly a one of a kind picture that no one else will ever have! We were happy to be a part of this very fun project!
Do you have a theme that you would like photographed with your kids and/or dogs? Contact Mark to discuss options for your creative photo shoot.
5th Annual MaxFund Fundraiser
Have you wanted to get your family pictures updated or get a professional portrait of your dog? Would you like to get a picture of your animal or family taken for a good cause? Well great news! This June 12-14, capture your furry family in a work of art and help homeless animals in need!
Sessions are $75, 150 and $200 and 100% of your session fee goes directly to Maxfund! Dogs, cats and kids are all welcome. Reservations are required. Call 303-562-5536 to reserve your spot or for more information.
Record February Snow for Denver
With the string of recent snow storms, Denver has broken the previous 103 year old record for the snowfall in February. While not everyone has been excited about the snow, our dogs have been loving it! Here's a fun shot of Duncan out playing with one of his favorite toys in the snow. He'd be a happy dog if it snowed every day! We hope that you have found a way to have fun in the snow, too.
Friendship comes in all sizes!
Meet Rex, the Great Dane puppy, and Weebles, the Shih Tzu puppy, who have recently become best dog friends since being rescued by Life is Better Rescue and they came in for a puppy photography session last week. Despite their huge size difference, they have become pals and spend their days playing with each other in their foster home. What makes them even more special is that both puppies are special needs dogs. Rex is a tripod and Weebles has a neurological disorder that makes life very wobbly for her. Even with these added challenges, Mark was able to get some great portraits of these dogs for the rescue.
Dogs are Family, too!
Families come in all shapes and sizes! While we photograph a lot of families with their children, we also have a lot of clients who have fur kids instead of or in addition to human kids. This family just added a new little brother to their family and came in for a new family portrait of their dog kids. We think the puppy is extra cute, but what a fun looking bunch this is!
If you have a special four legged family member, be sure to consider bringing them in for a professional pet photography session with Mark. He works with all ages, dog breeds and obedience levels and will capture something truly special just for you.
