"You need professional pictures of your dog!"
Mark's had the privilege of photographing this lovely lady prior to fitness competitions in the past and he was thrilled when she contacted him about doing a photo shoot with her boxer, Dixie. After seeing the pictures from their session, she was overwhelmed. "Trust me when I say "get some professional pictures of your pets!" I'm sooo thankful for the work of Mark Stevens and his passion for dog photography!" These are pictures of her BFF that she will treasure forever.
If you've thought of having professional pictures taken of your pets in the past, don't put it off! Book your session with Mark now.
The Little Cowboy - TBT
We've had the privilege of photographing this Denver family since the family was just his mom, dad & 2 dalmatians. In addition to the multiple photo shoots leading up to his 1st birthday, including his newborn photo shoot and 6 month baby shoot, this photo shoot was so much fun! Baby butt in a sombrero? Smash cake on a naked baby? Or little cowboy with his trusty steed? We covered it all! It is so much fun for us to see your children grow and we love "growing" along with you to document all the milestones along the way. We're always happy to do a theme-specific photography session if you have something specific in mind that you'd like to try. This little guy is now in school (how did that happen???), but we're still enjoying photographing his family and his new little brother when they visit Denver!
The Denver Vintage Whites Market
Construction progress on our new Denver photography studio continues and I've been keeping my eye out for some classic, yet statement furniture pieces for when it's time to decorate the new space. Decorating the new studio gives me the perfect excuse to visit the Vintage Whites Market happening in Denver this Friday & Saturday! There will be over 200 vendors with antique, shabby chic, handmade, architectural salvage, and other amazing finds. Plus, there will be workshops, live music and food vendors onsite. The weather forecast for Denver on Saturday looks cold and wet (possibly even snow!), so what better way to spend a dreary day than to spend the day indoors shopping for unique home decor and accessories? Tickets are available in advance and at the door.
The Dog Trio - TBT
Frank (bulldog) and Piper (Yorkie terrier) were already clients of our studio when their family decided to add a new puppy (Charlie) to the family. As many families who have a new baby want to have professional pictures taken to highlight their new addition, this family wanted an updated family portrait with all 3 of their fur kids. They were a little uncertain about how the session would work with 3 dogs (at the same time), but they really wanted some new artwork for their living room that showcased the dogs together. We got to meet Charlie when he was around 12 weeks old and it was neat to see how well he already fit into the family with his big doggie brother and sister. This was a very fun photo shoot and we got lots of puppy loves and kisses! The finished pictures turned out simply beautiful and we were so happy to be able to continue to capture this family as they grew!
Charity Auction Donations
Mark Stevens Photography, LLC is involved in many charitable causes in and around the Denver area and we encourage you to contact us if you think we might be able to help your organization. Mark has a particular soft spot for programs that promote the arts, help children and organizations that help make life better for pets in need.
We are able to donate to most organizations with a 501c(3) or 501c(6) status. If you work with a school group or local early education center and are not formally organized as a charity we will be happy to work with you. We do ask that the school you are working for sends us a brief letter confirming your affiliation.
Spring and fall are the big fundraising seasons for many non-profits in Denver and if your group is holding gala or dinner with an auction, then please contact us about donating to your event.
A Girl and Her Horse - TBT
There are few things as beautiful as girl with her horse on a gorgeous afternoon in Colorado. The wildflowers were blooming and the light was golden. This horse property in Parker was the perfect location for an outdoor photo shoot and all the conditions were simply perfect. It also helps when you have a stunning model! Mark photographed multiple horses and various family members during this family portrait session and they ended up with so many wonderful images! They loved their pictures so much that they chose to display 18 canvases as collage to cover an entire wall in their living room. Their artwork displayed this way is simply stunning and they get to enjoy their images every single day.
Yellow makes us smile
After trying out many samples of paint for the new studio, we finally settled on a sunny, cheery yellow. Yellow makes us smile and we hope that you'll also crack a smile when you come see our studio in person. We can't wait to start booking appointments in our new space. But in the meantime, you can still come in for a session at our current downtown Denver location.
TBT - A Boy and His Dog
It's always fun to look back at our favorite family photography sessions! This session was an especially fun and memorable session with these two characters. There aren't too many photographers who get excited about photographing a 2.5 year old and a boxer (who was just a big kid at heart) at the same time, but sessions like this are some of Mark's favorites. There was lot of laughter, funny faces, giggles, and face licks. Mark captured this special bond shared between a boy and his dog and the family was beyond happy with the images he created for them. This picture is one of the 3 canvasses they chose from this session to hang together as a photo collage over the couch in the family room. You can't help but smile when you look at this picture and that is exactly Mark's goal for sessions like this.
Decisions, decisions...
The new photography studio continues to take shape and we now get to start picking out some of the fun things. First up is the exterior paint color! Thankfully we can get small sample pots of the various paint colors before committing to a color choice. We've involved the whole family in the studio construction project and our little helper has especially enjoyed testing the various paints, as you can see by the small paint hand prints.
The roof is on!
The new studio is really starting to take shape now! We had some beautiful weather in Denver this week and the roof was able to be added. It's starting to look like a real building! The studio also feels really tall now, but that's because since it is a photography studio it was designed to have very high ceilings inside for optimal light and working conditions. We can't wait for the studio to be complete so that we can start using it for our clients!
