August 2018 – Focus: the From the Hip Photo blog

A Musically Inspired Event | Event Photography | Ramble Hotel | From the Hip Photo

A Musically Inspired Event | Vinyl Me, Please & The Ramble Hotel

August 31, 2018 From the Hip Photo

A few turntables, some dusted off classic records, a bit of booze, and you have yourself a good old-fashioned party! This past May, we went to the Vauxhall Ballroom at Denver's Ramble Hotel for a night of music, film, and luminous fun. Record club Vinyl Me, Please paired with the hotel for a musically inspired event called “The Spins: Classics at Vauxhall,” and we could not have been more thrilled to partake in an event of such class and tastefully artistic drive! A Musical Membership Vinyl Me, Please is, indeed, a vinyl record club with a member, magazine, and Record of the Month tradition! While the modern day person might be letting the thought of spinning records and gritty tunes drift far from their memory, these people at Vinyl Me, Please are keeping the life of records alive! Their mission is to remind the public of the power of vinyl records and its influence on cinema, art, and life in popular culture. They even are traveling the U.S. to “find the best record store in every state”! A Night of Classical Culture The record club brought the equipment while the Ramble Hotel provided a perfect space for this classically-themed event. Twisted

Hints & Tips

Fall Photography Hints and Tips

August 29, 2018 From the Hip Photo

Do you love the fall, and want to photograph your family or loved ones during the peak of autumn color? Are you hoping to make the most of your fall season by capturing some unbeatable photos? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, you are in luck! We have written a blog post on fall photography tips for you! Read this “how-to” guide to make your autumn photos turn out the best they can be! Lighting is Key One of photography’s most important considerations is lighting. While paying attention to lighting is crucial in every photo shoot, it is especially so during fall sessions. Autumn’s natural colors are reds, golds, and yellows which have the potential to either overpower or enhance natural lighting. While outdoors trying to capture that stunning gold light, make sure you either use the sun as an illuminant for the colors or a tool for silhouettes. You can get some great pictures with a bright orange backdrop if you angle the lighting just right. You can also capture some stunning silhouette pictures with a halo glow depending on your angle. Whatever you do: chase fall light with caution! Utilize Leaves! Everyone knows that the

Hannah & Jeff | Engagement Photo | Red Rocks | From the Hip Photo

Engagements

Hannah & Jeff | Red (Rocks) is for Love

August 27, 2018 From the Hip Photo

Jeff and Hannah are getting married, and they wanted our help shooting their engagement photos at Red Rocks Amphitheatre! And you know what they say... red (rocks) is for love! On April 28th, 2018, we took a trip to the famous concert, movie, and exercise venue to capture this lovely couple among the blooming spring flowers. Red Rocks Buzz Red Rocks Amphitheater is among one of the most photographed and stunning locations in Colorado, and it’s pretty clear why. Outside Morrison, Colorado, the deep, burgundy rock formations and trails of flowers make the ideal place for sweet photos like these. Plus, the natural lighting is often nearly perfect, and there’s a spot for every kind of picture. Also, Check out Emily and Brendan’s Red Rocks engagement photos here! While these two are easy on the eye and soft on the heart, their stories are beautifully interesting. Hannah and Jeff met while attending college at Ohio State, and they couldn’t have picked a more quintessential Colorado location to showcase their engagement. Jeff played football for Ohio State and continued his football career in Colorado. Hannah, a Pilates instructor, loves her job and looked radiant in her blue dress. While the two

Maternity

Alexandra & Noam | Back with a Baby Bump!

August 24, 2018 From the Hip Photo

From photographing their engagement to their wedding, we have made a great friendship with these two! Now it’s three years since their engagement, and they are back with a baby bump! Alexandra and Noam are expecting, and we went to photograph their maternity photos at Lost Gulch Overlook! Look Who’s Back, Back Again! Lost Gulch Overlook near Boulder is a frequent spot for us for so many reasons. As you can see from all our other Lost Gulch photo sessions, this spot is ideal for any occasion! Colorado mountain views? Check. Sunrise and sunset glows? Check. Wooded hideaways? Also check. No matter the time of year or the occasion, Lost Gulch is kind of our not-so-secret spot, and Alexandra and Noam were the perfect subjects! Who would have thought that when we photographed their engagement and wedding back in 2015 that we would be on top of a mountain helping celebrate their coming baby? These two are due in September of this year, and their excitement is more than evident. Eager with kisses and genuine in laughter, Alexandra and Noam clearly can’t wait to meet this little one in person. Best Dressed While there is a lot on the worldwide

Fashion

PopFitGo | A Styled Fitness Shoot

August 22, 2018 From the Hip Photo

Our #womancrushwednesday goes out to Simona and Steph from PopFitGo! Earlier this year we had the privilege of photographing these women’s editorial, styled shoot. With the goal of showcasing their fitness brand, these two barre instructors looked fierce and fire in both rolling hills and studio! On the Move! You can get a good workout just about anywhere if you look for it. We traveled around various Colorado locations with these women to show just how versatile your workout routine (and clothing) can be! First, we got some majestic shots on Caribou City, Colorado. This abandoned ghost town is just 20 miles west of Boulder, so of course, we had to take advantage of it! Old brick buildings and expansive Colorado landscapes made these fit and fabulous ladies stand out! Next, we took our photo session to Moss Denver, a chic Denver venue in the Santa Fe Arts District. The place is used for both real and style shoots all the time! This place has giant brick walls and wooden furniture that look so natural with greenery and – yep, moss – all around. Simona and Steph got right into the barre groove in this studio space. Their breathable workout

Kyle & Dan | Wedding Photo | University Club Denver | From the Hip Photo

Weddings

Kyle & Dan | A University Club Wedding

August 20, 2018 From the Hip Photo

One by one and two by two, Kyle and Dan walked down the aisle in complimentary suits, watches, shoes, and smiles. What a joy it was to photograph this University Club Denver wedding. These love birds were everything classy, poised, and wonderfully smitten, and we could not have had a better time! The Venue The University Club of Denver is, we learned, a beautiful space full of cozy lobbies and old-fashioned garb with a classy social club vibe. The venue has grand carpeted staircases and hallways filled with mirrors and glossy lights. Its elevators are as shiny as the watch collection Kyle and Dan proudly displayed. While weddings are a popular event for this venue, the space is great for ballroom events, dinners, and meetings. Furthermore, University Club Denver is located in the heart of the city near all of Denver’s urban attractions. Check out some of our other favorite Denver wedding venues like Traci and Andrew at the Brown Palace or Brianna and Ben at Blanc! Two by Two’s Among stacked bookshelves and reflective wooden floors, Kyle and Dan were two perfect peas in a pod as they celebrated their marriage with their guests. The two grooms’ compatibility was clear not

Family

The Spraco Family | A Botanic Family Photo Session

August 17, 2018 From the Hip Photo

With June comes vibrant colors and bursting blooms at every turn. With June comes summertime and brighter days. We thoroughly enjoyed shooting a Botanic family photo with the Spraco family at the Denver Botanic Gardens on a cheerful summer day! As you'd expect, this location is quite ideal for any photo shoot – especially one with an adorable family of three! A Year-Round Attraction! Located in the heart of Denver, the Denver Botanic Gardens is popular for its beautiful botanic displays, concerts, and event venue space. It is constantly changing its exhibitions and artwork, and it often has new events on the calendar open to the public! The Botanic Gardens even has winter light displays when vegetation is hibernating and Denverites are bundling up! Spraco Spunk There was no bundling up needed when we joined the Spraco family to take their pictures, though! These three had us gleefully dizzy with vibrant oranges, reds, and blues. Mom looked elegant in her flowing dress and heels. Dad and son looked dashingly handsome in their classy button shirts. A perfect meld between his parents, this boy’s plaid shirt helped make some adorable pictures with Mom and Dad! This little boy was sweet and

Family

August Bliss | Jackson Family Photos at Bluff Lake

August 15, 2018 From the Hip Photo

As if taking pictures of happy families and smiling babies weren't precious enough, try adding special guests and props to your photo session for an even more adorable and personalized flare! With dogs, baby science books and (our favorite) a stuffed fox animal, the Jackson family proved undoubtedly unique in their family photos at Bluff Lake! If you haven't guessed, we loved capturing every second of this cute family session! The Jackson 5 You might be thinking the famous American family music group, and this Jackson 5 is counting their ABC's as well... with their littlest addition! The Jackson family’s newest member turned one in August 2017, and we were honored to help this family celebrate! She had plenty of entertainment to keep her busy. Tiny toes and an obvious love of life had us gushing with “awww’s” over this previous toddler. The Jacksons are no ordinary bunch. Two massive dogs, Albert and Madison, made the best snuggle buddies. Plus, Grandpa was there for some cuddles as well! This blue-eyed beauty surely has all the love she’ll ever need in this family! She has all the genius potential as well. For example, a Quantum Physics for Babies book by Chris Ferrie made the trip, and this

An Exceptional Devil's Thumb Wedding | Wedding Photo | Devil's Thumb Ranch| From the Hip Photo

Weddings

An Exceptional Devil’s Thumb Wedding | Lauren & Thomas

August 13, 2018 From the Hip Photo

Lauren and Thomas had an exceptional Devil’s Thumb wedding that was everything unique. With our love of color and our unapologetically enthusiastic personality, we are a unique company in the truest sense of the phrase. We love encouraging couples, families, and companies alike to live authentically. Even more, we love photographing that authenticity! An Exceptional Devil's Thumb Wedding Devil’s Thumb Ranch is like a blank canvas – you can use its beautiful vistas and rolling expanses in any way you like! Apart from the countless outdoor trails for any season, this venue in Tabernash, Colorado hosts hundreds of events each year. Devil’s Thumb Ranch weddings and events look different depending on the individuals they’re for. That’s why we recommend this spot to anyone! Decorate and enhance your Devil’s Thumb event in a way that screams “you”! We love this spot so much we have both a venue blog post and a fashion photography shoot at Devil’s Thumb Ranch. Check them out and see what the hype is all about! Originality is Key Lauren and Thomas took the traditional wedding and made it their own. From simplistic decorations to Lauren’s short, classic dress, this wedding was both charming and happy in every

Family

The Winters Family | A Beautiful Summer Session

August 10, 2018 From the Hip Photo

On a radiant summer day, we went with the Winters Family to South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center. We love a good family photo shoot – especially when it involves a doggo and some cute kiddos! This park is perfect especially on a summer day, and we loved exploring this new location with the Winters for a beautiful summer session! New Adventures As adventure junkies who are always hungry for new inspiration, we enjoyed getting to know this family and this new location close to home! South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center is an 880-acre open space along the South Platte River in Littleton, Colorado. This place has got it all: hiking trails, walking trails, and a reservoir for all kinds of water activities like kayaking, fishing, and paddle boarding! Over the (South Platte) river and through the woods we chased light with Mom, Dad, their three boys, and their adorable 8-year-old bulldog, Sasha Grace. The three Winters boys looked like dapper young men in pastel-colored shirts and patterned neckties. Mom and Dad had outfits to match, and the whole crew looked as happy as spring itself! Really, you can do wonderful, creative things with lighting. Check out what