Moms... be in the picture!
We routinely hear when a client calls to book their session that they only want the kids photographed. Or the kids with their dad. But mom, the person usually setting up the appointment, does not typically want to be in the pictures. I understand the reluctance. Maybe you want to lose weight, don't like your current hair style, or don't like seeing yourself in pictures. We've heard all the reasons! But the pictures aren't just for you. Your kids are going to want to see pictures of you (and you together with them) as they get older. It's easy to put off being in the pictures with "I'll do it next time." But time marches on and life only gets more busy! The next time you book a professional photography session, consider being in at least a few of the pictures. You may not love it now, but down the road you will be thankful to have this time documented.
The Coffee Bar is in!
Since we are building the new photography studio from the ground up we are trying to incorporate some amenities that weren't available in our last location. The coffee bar/wine bar is one thing we really wanted to incorporate into the new studio design so that clients felt comfortable during their sessions. Whether you're stopping in for an executive headshot, a family portrait session, a pet photography session, or coming in to view the photos from your previous session, we will have a fully stocked coffee and wine bar for your enjoyment!
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!
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!
Happy New Years!
Happy New Years from Mark Stevens Photography! We had a wonderful 2014 and are truly thankful for all of our new and repeat clients. 2014 was a big year for us as we added a new member to our family. Molly Stevens joined our family in November and she's practicing to be our future photo assistant and learning what it means to be the newest, littlest worker in our crew.
We've had a fun time photographing every little milestone for her and while we know that you can't come in every week, we hope that you will consider planning a professional photography session to capture the big changes your babies and children make as they grow up. Most of our clients prefer to do newborn sessions, followed by sitting up pictures (typically 4-6 months) and 1 year pictures all in the baby's first year. It is amazing to see how your baby changes in just the first 12 months!
Book Your Fall Photography Session Now
Fall is such a beautiful time in Colorado and many families choose this time to book their family photography sessions. In addition to the beautiful weather and scenery, if you want an outdoor photo shoot, this timing also works great for ordering art from your session to give as Christmas gifts or to use on your holiday cards. As always, we love the chance to include your pets along with your family in the pictures.
Contact us to discuss the options and to book your custom family photography session today.
National Kidney Foundation Fundraiser Days
A Fundraiser to benefit the Colorado Chapter of the National Kidney Foundation.
From September 19-21 , 2014 we’ll open up our photography studio in Denver for anyone who would like to have a custom photo session to create unique art with their family while helping the families served by the Colorado chapter of the NKF. Your donation of $75 or $150 earns you a session. 100% of all donations go directly to the National Kidney Foundation and your money stays right here in Colorado.
Call 303-562-5536 to reserve your spot. Click here to learn more about this photo fundraiser event.
Family Photography Fundraiser for the National Kidney Foundation