We have some drywall!
Progress on our new Denver photography studio continues and the drywallers got started on the drywall this week! What a difference having the drywall up makes for the space! It is really starting to feel finished and we can't wait to start painting and get the flooring installed. We're still planning to book our first appointments in the new space starting in May, so book your family or pet photography session now in order to be among the first clients to see the new studio!
Schaufele Family
We had such a fun family in over the weekend! The parents are in the process of moving to Italy, but wanted pictures of their whole family (including the family dogs) before they moved. So, mom & dad, teenage daughter, grown son and his wife in addition to their 2 miniature schnauzers came in for a photo shoot. We took pictures with the whole family, the parents with the dogs, the siblings together, and every other family combination possible. Their dogs were so easy to work with (especially when treats were involved!) and gave Mark happy smiles throughout the shoot. And the humans goofed off and had fun throughtout the session. It was fun to see their personality really come through in the pictures! This family was so fun throughout the entire photo shoot and the hour went by very quickly with them! They ended up with so many amazing pictures to choose from!
More natural light - check!
We loved the original wall of windows in Mark's new photo studio so much that we decided to add more windows! They were installed yesterday and really open up the space. The new windows should also provide nice, even natural light for pictures. Insulation and drywall are next on the agenda and then the studio will really start coming together! We hope to be booking family portrait sessions in the new space starting in May - come see us and the new studio (in Denver)!
Studio Climate Control - Check!
If you ever visited Mark's old photography studio in downtown Denver, you may remember that it was a very cool, old building, but it had terrible climate control. This was very frustrating for us since we want each photo shoot to be a pleasant and enjoyable experience. Plus, it is important that we are able to keep the dogs who come to see us at a comfortable temperature, too, so that we can get the best pictures possible.
A proper climate control system was one of our top priorities when planning his new studio and it actually turned out to be more challenging that we anticipated. But, our new HVAC system was installed yesterday and we're looking forward to keeping all of our clients (furry and not so furry) comfortable all year round!
Stop and smell the flowers! TBT
The blooming crab apple trees are one of my favorite things about spring! Thankfully, due to the especially nice weather we've experienced in Denver this spring, they've stuck around for a couple of weeks now. Even when I'm in a hurry, I can't help but stop and smell the blossoms. I hope you are enjoying them as much as we do here!
Two years ago this little Munchkin was first introduced to the crab apple flowers and she's been a big fan of them ever since! This year she's old enough to attempt jumping to reach them.
Studio Flooring - Check!
Progress on our new photography studio continues and we were finally able to pick up the flooring yesterday! This grey wood plank floor will look great in your pictures and we can't wait to get it installed. Our little helper had a fun time helping us unload all the boxes!
"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!
