The holidays are coming up very soon and it is such a personal gift to give family or children’s portraits. Published style books, prints, or cards are a great way to celebrate the year and how much your children and families have grown. I would love to photograph you and November we have some great specials on portrait sessions going – so call or e-mail me today to set up your session time/date… times are filling up quickly.
SESSION SPECIALS:
NOVE MBER 2009 SPECIAL: On-location portrait sessions are only $75 (regular price is $200). This is a one hour session at a location of your choice in the Denver, Boulder, or Castle Rock area.
PLUS: ALL ORDERS PLACED WITHIN 30 DAYS WILL RECEIVE 2 FOR 1 ON YOUR PRINT ORDER. Quantity pricing is also available.
CALL US AT 720-566-9770 or e-mail me at info@fototails.com for available dates and times!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
You know that you have been a photographer for a long time when the full cycle starts coming around more and more each year. From babies, to seniors, to weddings and back to babies again. I’ve been photographing Courtney since she was about 8 years old I think – and now it is already senior portrait time, and I’m sure anyone would agree she is a knock out. We just went through round one of her senior session and we have the 2nd round coming up this coming weekend. It is so exciting to me, having the opportunity to photograph people over many years and see them change and grow – I don’t even know how to start with how much pride and joy I get from being a “family” photographer to so many people.
In 1991 I was very focused on senior portrait photography and was photographing between 500-600 seniors a year for about 5-6 years when I then moved to Colorado. Now I do limited senior boutique sessions each year that include 1 or 2 extensive sessions for each senior and I don’t duplicate a location for any senior in a 12 month period, so that they get a really unique session. In Courtney’s case… the green background you see is a little bog covered in – well – green stuff that is yet to be determined, but what a great background.
Growing up next to Lake Superior, the weather is almost always unexpected – and I was actually happy that during this session we had a full fog over the shore. It has been many years since I had been down to Wisconsin Point and the last time I had gone to visit they had the road to the light house under construction so we didn’t get a chance to go down to the point. I was a little dissappointed when I arrived, as when I walked out onto the beach I couldn’t even see the lighthouse the fog was so thick… on the other hand, there was no bright sun to contend with either so it left me with mixed feelings. I was there to photograph Sandy’s family, a friend I had went to school with in Superior – she is married and has 4 beautiful children, and I think it has been nearly 18-20 years since I had last seen her… she is still the same, always a big smile that makes you instantly smile back. Her family is no exception – everyone was up for some fun… even in the cold water with they jeans and shoes on for her youngest son. It was a super fun session and thanks to Facebook we have been able to keep in touch just as of recently.
This wedding day was set in a beautiful location… The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera in Edwards, Colorado is one of the best locations for a wedding around. We had nothing short of perfect weather for the wedding day on August 29th. This wedding proves once more that when you just enjoy the day and stay laid back on your wedding day, everything turns out great and everyone enjoys themselves. A little late start to the wedding with the speakers not functioning…. they got a new one delivered and then the wedding was beautiful. 
This girl is so beautiful… and she is raring to go with her fairly recent walking skills – there was no stopping her for more than a second. While we caught a few smiling faces along the way – I was more in love with the constant look of curiosity in little Avery’s eyes. She was continually looking around to discover new places to “escape” to – and mom was right there at her heals. I have to identify with her – as my youngest son is nearly the exact same age and just constantly on the move. I’m super excited to have her as a client… and can’t wait for another session with her – children like Avery give me lots of ideas for portraits.
Another sunny Colorado day for Brittany & Josh’s wedding. Starting with the ceremony at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton and then moving onto a wonderful reception at Southern Gables. This wedding was great, and talk about nailing all the details – they had Michelle orchestrating the event from 
So, I have to admit I had my hopes up really high for this wedding – after doing an engagement session I was just so excited to photograph Kate and Sam’s wedding. Needless to say, I was not dissappointed! It was a beautiful day for their wedding August 1st, and the location at Shupe Homestead was amazing. I could have photographed the two of them for hours… but of course there was a party to get to! 
And, with a groom that dances – well, all I can say is tons of smiles and laughter – JUST EXTREMELY FUN TO WATCH… AND PHOTOGRAPH. Back to the ceremony though, set under trees with field & mountain background – everyone had a smile on their face as they were watching the exchanging of vows. I woke up the next morning with a smile on my face… and intent on getting Kate out for a “Love the dress” session in a few weeks too.
