Denver Senior Photographer | Express Yourself.

Posted on July 26, 2010

Another fabulous senior from the K.I.S.S event! Yes, I have been so busy that I forgot to post these (Sorry Brittany, forgive me?)

I am sure I mentioned it before (if, so SORRY!) but photographing seniors because they are coming into their own and they all have very firm ideas about who they are!

It still isn’t too late to get your senior session booked. Contact me for details at kristin@kristannevphotography.com

Denver Family Photography | I *Heart* Faces

Posted on June 28, 2010

I *Heart* Faces Pet Challenge Week

This week’s  ”I Heart Faces” challenge is pets and I couldn’t resist but enter my baby “Canon” (Yep, I named him after my beloved camera… can you say “dork”!)  Anyway,  I feel in love with him immediately at the puppy rescue.  I mean, how could anyone resist those eyes?!

Anyway,  If you have heard of “I Heart Faces” check them out! They have different challenges  every week and is it  photographic fun for amateurs and professionals alike .

Hope to see you there!

Denver Family Photographer | Family, Fun and of course Frolic

Posted on June 9, 2010

I had the most amazing time photography the fabulous Hulstrom family last Sunday.  Not only was the location AMAZING (Thank you Vicki for introducing me to it!), but the kids were  also so much fun to play with. They were a bundle of energy and that made for some fantastic candid images. Honestly, I know I was working but I as usual I had a great time too!

Vicki, thank you so much for allowing me to photograph your BEAUTIFUL family. It was a blast! Here is your sneak peek. I will email you when you gallery is ready for viewing.

Oh and to you blog stalkers out there please leave a comment so this amazing family can earn a free print. THANKS!

Denver Senior Photography | I Love Seniors

Posted on June 7, 2010

More fabulous seniors from the KISS event.  I do love these and I hope the girls do too! These will be on Facebook soon so that you can tag yourself.

Thanks again for being so fabulous!

Denver Family Photographer| Prom

Posted on June 5, 2010

Just a quick blog post to follow through with my promise to share more of me and my family.

A few weeks ago I had the honor of taking my eldest son’s prom pictures. I cannot begin to tell you how touched I was when he approached me about taking pictures for his prom.  I was quite overwhelmed with emotion. Not only  did he trust me enough to capture such a special memory for him, but I also got to be part of that memory. I am a total emotional sap and so when he made the request I almost cried I was so touched.  Yes, I know! SAP!

Anyway, I wanted to share a few of my favorites. They are such an adorable couple. Oh and why no standing pics? Well my son is 6′7″ and his sweet girlfriend is barely 5′0″.  Need I say more? LOL

Thanks for dropping by! I hope you know I appreciate it and your support so very much.

Finding balance| Denver Family Photographer

Posted on April 26, 2010

“Our lives are a mixture of different roles.
Most of us are doing the best we can to find whatever the right balance is . . .
For me, that balance is family, work, and service.”
Hillary Rodham Clinton

Like many, I struggle with finding a balance in my life.  I have spent the last year trying to find it among family time, growing my business, maintaining friendships and giving back to others and my community. As many of you know it isn’t easy. Even when trying to focus on one task you are less than a 100% because you are concerned about dropping one of the other balls you are trying to juggle.  We all do it in one way or another.

The other day it occurred to me that in my attempt to help others capture their family moments I had neglected to capture some of mine. My youngest has grown so much over the last 6 months and I hadn’t documented it as well as I should have. So in attempt to remedy that oversight today I am posting a few of my own.  In fact, I  think I will be sprinkling in these images more often in order to make it as much as a priority as I do my fabulous clients images. I hope you will humor me a bit.

Oh and if any of you amazing blog stalkers have found the secret to finding balance; please share. The only answer that seems to come back to me is “forgiveness”. Forgiving yourself for not being perfect and for not being able to do it all seems to me to be the only way to survive the balance struggle. What are your thoughts?

Oh and more often than not his images look like this. I guess he got my goof side.

Nichole Van Workshop | Denver Portrait Photographer

Posted on April 5, 2010

You should make photographs with your heart, mind, eye & soul. The capture device is simply there to allow you to transfer your vision to a medium that you can share with others.

- Bill Frakes

So as many of you know (and some of you don’t) I had the distinct pleasure of attending “Nichole Van’s Professional Photography Workshop”.  Let me start off saying “WOW!”.  In all honesty I am not sure I can fully express what a fantastic experience this was.  It was well worth the investment and I highly recommend it to any of my fellow photogs whom are looking for a great workshop.

Let me start off by saying that Nichole is not only an extremely gifted photographer, but her previous experience as a college professor gives her a unique advantage when it comes to teaching the content of her workshop.  She really is able to explain things in a way that makes them easy to follow and understand.  The workshop itself is extremely well organized and is full of fantastic content. She has thought of everything, is open and forthright based on her experience and it showed.  I personally came home with a wealth of information that I will now be able to apply in my own art and business.  Yes, Nichole has a very distinct style when it comes to photography but her workshop isn’t about her style; it is about learning the tools to assist you in being able to express your own creative vision. Leaving her workshop I actually felt like I was given numerous little gifts that will forever be in my photographic tool box.  For me this is what a great workshop should be.

Oh and a quick side note…. Nichole is hysterically funny!  I know many wouldn’t choose to mention that when reviewing a workshop but the girl had me laughing the whole time I was there and I appreciate  a great sense of humor.

So our shoot day was quite cold to say the least and I have to give a huge “THANK YOU” shout out to our fantastic (and gorgeous) models. These girls literally stood outside in the freezing temperatures for hours without complaining.  No matter how many times I offered them my coat or told them they could go in to warm up they gratefully refused and when on working to give us there best poses.  They were all a blast to work with and I would do it again in a heartbeat.  Also, a few of us were fortunate enough to coax Nichole’s beautiful daughter outside for a few shots. She was such a great sport and so patient with all of the cameras pointing at her. She is quite the little lady and gracious to boot.

So without overloading you blog stalkers out there I wanted to show a few (ok more than a few) of my shots from the workshop.

Thank you so much Nichole , Dave, their families, the models and my fabulous fellow workshop attendees for making this workshop so much fun!  It really was worth the money and time I invested to attend and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.  ;)

Oh and for those of you who just read my review whom are thinking, “Wow, I need to attend one of Nichole’s workshops”; you can find them here

Nichole’s Amazing Workshops (my verbiage of course)

I *Heart* Faces | Denver Portrait Photographer

Posted on March 30, 2010

I *HEART* FACES DRAMATIC BLACK & WHITE CHALLENGE

I LOVE THE  ”I HEART FACES” BLOG. IT IS A FABULOUS PLACE THAT HAS WEEKLY PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGES.  ANYONE CAN PARTICIPATE AND I THINK IT IS GREAT WAY TO SEE THE WORK OF SO MANY AMAZINGLY TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHERS (BOTH PRO AND HOBBYISTS ALIKE).

THIS WEEK’S THEME IS DRAMATIC BLACK AND WHITE. I LOVE THIS IMAGE AND I I THINK IT FITS THE THEME PERFECTLY.

IF YOU LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY AND YOU WANT TO HAVE SOME FUN I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND YOU CHECK OUT WWW.IHEARTFACES.BLOGSPOT.COM.

YOU WILL BECOME ADDICTED QUICKLY!

Our new addition | Denver Family Photographer

Posted on February 16, 2010

“The best way to get a puppy is to beg for a little brother – The’ll settle for the puppy every time”

~ Winston Pendleton

Here is our new addition “Canon”, isn’t he adorable?! He wasn’t the puppy we had originally set out to get but he once he looked into our eyes and wagged his cute tail, he was ours (or is it that we were his?).  He is a sweet boy and he love sleeping on his back with his tongue hanging out.  He also is a big fan of chasing my two year old around and of course belly rubs.  It is obvious that he is going to be fantastic part of our family and we are excited to watch him grow.

I think animal adoption is so important and we adopted sweet Canon from a great local puppy rescue.  Lifeline Puppy Rescue is located in Brighton, Colorado and they are a fantastic organization.  The volunteers and staff at Lifeline were so wonderful and patient throughout the whole adoption process.   They are a no kill shelter and It is obvious that they really care about finding their puppies a great home for life. Not only do they care for and adopt out puppies but they also help to make sure that older dogs in numerous rural areas in and around Colorado are spay and neutered.  I cannot say enough about this great organization. So if you are looking to adopt a new furry friend or if you are looking for a great animal rescue organization to donate too, I highly recommend Lifeline. You can get more information about there great organization at

www.lifelinepuppy.org

Thanks for dropping by! Now without further ado here is “Canon”. I plan on capturing more of him as he grows older so you will be seeing more posts of him in the future.

Classic Baby Beauty | Denver Newborn Photographer

Posted on February 14, 2010

Little girls are precious gifts, wrapped in love serene. Their dresses tied with sashes and futures tied with dreams.
– Author Unknown

I had the honor of photographing this “BEAUTIFUL” new baby girl. Isn’t she stunning?! Thank you so much Amanda and Rueben for allowing me to photograph your amazing new daughter.  She was a total gem and I really had a ball capturing her for you. It was really an honor . Here is your sneak peek; your gallery will be done within the next few days. I will email you shortly.

For all you blog stalkers out there.  If so inclined, please leave a comment so these wonderful new parents can get a free print!

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