Our Favorite Things: Kids and Dogs

We love working with both kids and dogs, and it is always fun to combine these two passions in a single photo shoot. This is perhaps our favorite picture of 2015 so far! As a small, boutique photography studio, we are able to tailor each photo shoot to our client's wants and needs to create a unique, lasting memory that they will cherish for years to come.

Denver Arts Week is Nov 7-15

Did you know that November 7-15 is Denver Arts Week? Find deals from local artists, special performances, and fun outings for your kids or family during this week. Mark Stevens Photography is offering complimentary kids portraits on November 8th (a $75 value) as a way for you to try out our studio. Artwork and prints from your session will be available for purchase. We are also offering a $50 pet session valid for up to 3 dogs (reg price $150) November 7-15th. Appointments are required for either of these offers. Contact us today to secure your spot!

Denver Studio Children's Portraits

While it's a beautiful fall for outdoor family pictures in Colorado, sometimes a studio photography session is still the best option for getting the photos you really want. We love creating classic and elegant black and white portraits of kids to capture their unique personalities. These are often our client's favorite shots from their session and we take great pride in creating a timeless piece that they will cherish long after their kids have grown. 

Father's Day Photography Offer

Dad doesn't want another tie, but we also know he doesn't really want to be in pictures. Surprise him with a portrait of the ones he loves this Father's Day. Our mini photography sessions are for kids only (at our Denver studio) and include a free 5x5 gallery mount when you book your session before May 28. Schedule before May 23 and we'll have a special bonus for you. Call 303-562-5536 to schedule your session today.

10 Days Left!

There are only 10 days left before our 4th annual MaxFund photo fundraiser begins and there's still time to book your photography session to benefit animals in need. For a donation of $150 or $200 you get a 1 hour custom photography session for your family, dogs, or kids. 100% of the session donations go directly to MaxFund no kill animal shelter. Call Mark today at (303) 562-5536 to reserve your spot or click here for more information. Sessions are by appointment only and spaces are limited. Help us make this year's fundraiser a huge success for MaxFund! We hope to see you there!

Photographing your child's milestones

We are frequently asked when are the best times to have professional portraits taken of babies. We know that kids grow very quickly and it's important to document the key milestones of their development. Here are the three most common times to come in for a portrait with our studio:

Newborns. To get a true newborn portrait, it is best to have your session during the baby's first 10 days. We will work with your schedule to make sure that we can see you during this time and give you suggestions for the day of your shoot to make the session go as smoothly as possible for everyone involved. Many families choose to have a new family portrait taken to include the newest member of the family at this time. We are happy to create portraits of all the siblings, of mom and baby, the new parents with the baby, or even your fur kids with the new baby.

6 Months. We find that we capture some really fun moments around the time your baby is able to sit up by themselves. The timing of this varies by baby, but it is usually around the 5-6 month mark.  This is the time where they are very expressive and their personality really starts to show in the pictures.

1 Year. Many people like having their baby's 1 year birthday portrait done. This is perhaps the most common time to come in for a portrait after the newborn session. A lot of changes happen in the first 12 months and it's fun to see the little person they've grown to be. We have a lot of fun with the 1 year baby pictures and are happy to work with you on your specific ideas for this session. Some people choose to bring in a birthday cake for the baby to smash, their favorite toy, or families want one last chance for a naked baby picture. This is also a great time to update your whole family portrait!

Sansa and Her Boy

Sansa, a stunning doberman, came into the studio to have a dog portrait done and she brought her boy along for the day. Taking pictures of kids with their dogs is one of our favorite things to do! This picture captures it all and is one of our favorite shots of 2013! 

Hello Baby A

Baby A came in recently for her newborn photo shoot. She's already very curious about her new big world. She's the perfect new addition to her beautiful family and we look forward to seeing her grow!