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Natural Prompts for Authentic Photos

September 30, 2024 April 16, 2025 From the Hip Photo

Make Your Subject Shine with Fun Photography Prompts!

Are you struggling to make your subjects look natural? Tired of stiff, posed portraits? You’re not alone! Stiff images are out, and lifestyle photography is in. But how do you make people look natural when they know they’re posing? The secret is Natural Photo Prompts for Authentic Photos!

In our blog, you’ll learn what photo prompts are, how to use them, and discover a huge list of prompts for various portraits. We’ll even share some of our favorite examples. Opposite of posed photos, prompts bring out genuine feelings and actions, making your subjects act naturally. Whether you’re working with adults, children, or large groups, using prompts is the perfect way to capture those candid, natural moments! Ready to dive in? Let’s go!

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Kissa Kissa: more than a bar

September 4, 2024 September 4, 2024 From the Hip Photo

A Jazz vinyl cocktail bar is nestled in the vibrant streets of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a bougainvillea floral arch marks the entrance to a remarkable haven for jazz enthusiasts. Approaching the threshold, you’re greeted by warm notes from a vinyl record. As you enter, you're fully transported into a unique cultural experience that feels like stepping back in time.

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A Night Out in RiNo with Redfin

July 25, 2024 July 29, 2024 From the Hip Photo

Welcome to RiNo, Denver's vibrant heart of creativity and culture! Here at From the Hip Photo, we couldn't be more thrilled to share A Night Out in RiNo with Redfin where we were featured in Redfin's blog, highlighting the deep connection with this dynamic neighborhood. As photographers, RiNo offers an endless canvas of colorful murals, eclectic architecture, and lively street scenes that perfectly complement our sessions, from family and senior portraits to engagements and buzzing event photography.

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Tips For Crushing Your Senior Pictures

May 30, 2024 May 24, 2024 From the Hip Photo

As you gear up for your final year of school, high school or college, there's one rite of passage that stands out: your senior photoshoot. This isn't just another school picture day—it's a chance to capture your unique essence during this pivotal moment in your life. Here’s how to make sure your senior photos are nothing short of spectacular.

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Surprise Engagement Proposal: Pro Photo Tips

May 24, 2024 May 24, 2024 From the Hip Photo

Surprise Engagement Proposal Pro Photo Tips and What to Expect for your surprise proposal from your favotite Colorado Photographers!

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How Gaylord of the Rockies Hosted A Colorful Corporate Party

May 8, 2024 May 8, 2024 From the Hip Photo

We had the distinct pleasure of photographing this insanely colorful party at the Gaylord. A disco party at that! Time to get some inspiration going here for your next party, wedding or big event.

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Mortified: Doomed Valentines Edition

February 9, 2024 April 16, 2025 From the Hip Photo

Mortified, a nationwide phenomenon devoted to chronicling teen angst by having adults share their most embarrassing childhood artifacts (journals, letters, poems, lyrics, plays, home movies, art) with others. To help the less romantically inclined crowd enjoy Valentine's Day, Get Mortified puts together Mortified: Doomed Valentines edition each year. The event hosts love stories happy, sad, and all hilariously embarrassing.

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Colorado’s Best Food Photographers- From the Hip: Capturing Culinary Peaks

November 22, 2023 April 16, 2025 Lauren Cordova

Over our the years, we have been worked hard to create a portfolio that showcases the best of our client work.

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Creating with From the Hip Photo

September 21, 2023 September 1, 2023 From the Hip Photo

Creating is easy with From the Hip Photo to help!

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Hayley & Josh | Denver Botanic Gardens

September 7, 2023 August 31, 2023 From the Hip Photo

We have been waiting for their wedding day since Josh proposed to Hayley in Larimer Square! The rain and the backdrop of the Botanic Gardens made for a whimsical and romantic day.

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About Focus

Focus: the From the Hip Photo blog
Focus is the blog from the team at From the Hip Photo. We're Colorado's best-reviewed photography team and ply our craft from our Denver studio and around the globe.

We hope that Focus will illuminate more about who we are, the photographs we capture, and the joys of being professional artists. Enjoy your visit!

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