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School is Out | Snow Day Fun | Denver Childrens Photography

02.28.15

Snow Day!

We’ve had quite a few snow days lately here in Denver, CO. Apparently, February 2015, has been the snowiest February on record for us. I much prefer shooting while it is snowing than raining but one can never really plan for that. So I put a call out in the morning to see if any older kid “models” were available and was able to meet up the same afternoon with Liz of Beauty on Location by Liz and her daughter, Catherine.

It was a pretty quick shoot since it was rather freezing. And snowing heavily. But we were able to capture a few headshots and I got some great practice with exposure on film with snow.

Another fun photoshoot braving the freeze and snow, although not film.

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Any Minute Now | Denver Maternity Photography | Film Shoot

02.27.15

Maternity Photography on Film

While maternity photography hasn’t been a subject of interest for Vintage Film Babies, I couldn’t turn down the opportunity to photograph my friend, Lauren, co-owner of Belly Bliss, who is due any day now with her 2nd child. So excited for her.

I truly loved the B&W film scans that came back. Trying again with some color film today. We got to use this gorgeous orange knitted afghan she has, which was previously used for her son’s 1 year old images breastfeeding out in a beautiful open field. And how adorable is Leo! He’s so sweet with his mama and soon to be little sibling.

B&W Film Stock

Ilford 3200 speed

This film stock was probably a little too fast for the outdoor shots but I only have one 35mm camera to shoot with right now.
Expecting woman denver co

My favorite image

Little boy kissing mommy's belly

Love his painted nails!

Expecting woman wrapped in blanket Denver CO

Pregnant woman denver co outside maternity

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Unser Karting | Kart Racing | Commercial Photography

02.26.15

Unser Karting

Few months ago I had the pleasure of photographing for Unser Racing, specifically their Unser Karting and Events center on Broadway easily located right off I-25.

They were in the process of revamping their website and in need of new commercial photography with coverage in all areas from checking in, getting ready, loading up, and speeding around their indoor go kart race track. Along with their trackside tavern, conference center, bowling and ping pong area.

It was a fun few days of photoshoots. Several of my images can be found on their website, not the blurry, pixelatted, and out of focus images, but I’m sure you knew that.

Below are a few of my favorites from our photo shoots. Child go kart racing denver co

Girl preparing for a go kart race at the starting line.

Child Listening to instructions on go kart racing denver co

Listening to the 15-20 minute instruction class

Kids checking in at go karting event center denver co

Checking in at Unser Karting

Instructor teaching safety of go kart racing denver co

Unser Racing Instructor teaching safety and track rules

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Child suited up and racing around the kart racing indoor track

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Trackside Tavern, great place to watch the races and have a nice drink
Unser Racing Karting Events Denver CO

Entrance to Unser Karting and Events

Business Headshots

Some time one day was spent doing headshots for each staff member. Each staff member needed a basic, uniform headshot along with a fun shot, where they got to choose a favorite location in the building or activity that represented their role at Unser Racing.

woman business headshot kart racing denver CO

male headshot commercial photography denver co

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male headshot fun kart racing denver co

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Red Cloak and Christmas Trees | Vintage Film Babies | Film Shoot

02.24.15

Little Red Riding Hood

I’ve had these images in my head for quite some time. A set up “scene” of sorts with Little Red Riding Hood type photos of a child wearing a red cloak and walking around some fallen Christmas trees. While a bit chilly, once it snowed, the “stage” looked perfect.

Shot on a Canon EOS-1V with expired Portra film. Interestingly the last image posted is my favorite image from this set and is the one image that came out from the Mamiya, medium format, camera.

The red cloak as has been fun to play around with as seen in these cross processed shots.

What she wore

Loved this red cloak, found on Amazon

Little Red Riding Hood Smile Photo Denver CO Film Shoot

Red Cloak Little Girl Denver CO

Christmas Trees Denver CO

Little Girl in Red Cloak Christmas Trees

Film Shoot Little Red Riding Hood Denver CO

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Vintage Film Babies – Plaid Coat

02.09.15

I had this idea for this open space and knew the perfect gal for it. Miss A rocked this session!

Outside of finally finding cameras that work, the hardest part as been how to expose the film, as not all film stock is the same, and then seeing which stock I really love (once I’ve learned how to expose it well!) I thought I only wanted to shoot color film here, then pulled out the Mamiya C330f and forgot I had previously loaded it for a different session that didn’t happen with B&W film. So thankful for that because I just adore the B&Ws shot here. My favorite, and most successful, Vintage Film Babies session to date!