Fershop:Denver

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending Fer Juaristi's workshop (or Ferhsop) that was held here in Denver.  I knew that it was going to challenge me.  Our styles of photography are very different.  Honestly, though, I had no idea what was about to happen.

I was introduced to Fer's work earlier this year.  I was instantly drawn to his style of photography.  The way he uses light is simply amazing.  I found myself staring at his photos wondering how he got that shot.  Needless to say, I couldn't wait to see him in action and see what kind of tricks he used.

It turns out there really aren't any tricks.  It's just a different way of seeing things.  Don't get me wrong... he's super talented and insanely creative, but he showed us everything, from finding a location without even knowing where he was going to his complete editing process, and I can assure you that there was nothing crazy or secret going on.

At a workshop, you learn a lot of information.  The best way to process that information and actually learn something is to try it yourself.  So, here are the images that I walked away from the Ferhsop with.  To further challenge myself, I tried to edit the photos a little closer to how Fer might edit them than how I typically would.  If they look different from my typical work, they are.  And I kind of like them...

Wedding Dress provided by Marie Margot Bridal Couture
Hair and Makeup by K Schell Designs

I can't finish without talking about Fer a little.  To say Fer is a nice guy would be the understatement of the year.  Not only did he completely open himself up to the class and share everything that he could, but he was also just genuinely a nice person.  When you meet him you get a big hug, like you're long-lost friends.  When you're in one of his classes, you find yourself spending as much time laughing as you do learning.  When your class is over, you don't want to go home... you want to grab a beer with the guy!

Thank you, Fer, for being such a real person.

Bridal Fashion - Denver Fashion and Wedding Photography

It seems like ages ago that I shot some bridal fashion photos for a few different Denver wedding vendors, but I'm only just now sharing them with you here on the blog.  Why the delay?  I had to wait until the magazine I was shooting them for was published (I just love saying that)!

When Natalee Moldenhauer with Natalee M Designs asked me to be her photographer for an upcoming feature in Herlife Magazine I immediately said yes!  I had worked with her a few times in the past (for her spread in CRAVE Denver and also in my personal bridal fashion shoot) and knew that she did beautiful work.

Fortunately, we had beautiful weather and the crab apples were in full bloom.  Natalee trusted me enough to give me control over the look of all of the photos, which was both very exciting but also somewhat stressful.  I could be as creative as I wanted, but the photos had better work for Natalee and Herlife!  Since we had an entire day to shoot and access to the entire building and grounds of the Wellshire Inn, lack of options was not an excuse!

At the end of the day we had shot inside and outside, driven golf carts all over the place, climbed in trees, and had a ton of fun!  All of the models were great to work with and really worked hard to give Natalee what she wanted.  It was hard to just sit on these images for the last few months and not show them off, but I think it was worth the wait.  I hope you think so too!

Headpieces: Natalee Moldenhauer with Natalee M Designs
Flowers: Natalee M Designs
Gowns: ECO-Bridal Gowns and Marie Margot Bridal Couture
Hair: Katie of Scarlet Salon
Makeup: Allison of Scarlet Salon
Location: Wellshire Inn
Models: Lori Auguste, Lori Baird, Becky Klatt and Tracy Shellooe Donna Baldwin Talent

You can see more photos from the shoot in the June issue of Herlife (see it online here).

Denver Style Expo

This past weekend  the Denver Style Expo took place and I was fortunate to have been asked to photograph one of the runway shows.  The Style Expo brought together many of Denver's best designers and fashionistas under one roof for a weekend and it was quite an event!

I was at this event specifically to photograph the custom headpieces of Natalee M Designs and custom dresses of Marie-Margot Bridal Couture.  I can never believe that these women can make such amazing and beautiful pieces by hand.  Their runway show definitely did their works justice.  Here are some photos from behind the scenes as well as from the runway.  Enjoy!

Bridal Fashion Photo Shoot Part 2 - Denver Fashion and Wedding Photography

If you read yesterday's Bridal Fashion Photo Shoot post, you already know what happens when you bring together some of Denver's best businesses who are involved in weddings. You also know that I had a lot of photos I didn't post. Well, I couldn't just let those photos sit on my hard drive any longer, so here's a few more photos for you to enjoy. Happy Friday!

If you didn't get a chance to see the photos in yesterday's post, please head on over and check them out!