June 2009

As the weather warmed up, it was time to head outdoors!

I photographed model Taryn again out on Manny's Bridge in Denver. The bridge featured an interactive light installation by artist Virginia Folkestad, which I thought would make an intriguing background for us. Taryn had to work extra hard to hold poses for longer periods of time, and I had to hold very still too, as I ditched my tripod in favor of camera in hand.




I also photographed model Brinon at the Denver Botanic Gardens in a dress by Melissa May. The lovely Katelyn Simkins provided the makeup and hair.



Later in the month, I photographed model Taryn again. This time I wanted something really edgy. Called "The White Corner Shoot," this day was about Taryn modeling within the confines of white walls that formed a corner. Wearing designs by Melissa May, her own clothing, and some of my accessories, plus makeup and hair done by the never disappointing Katelyn Simkins, we really came out with what we wanted.

May 2009

The month couldn't have started stronger last year as I photographed model Taryn with makeup and hair by Katelyn Simkins in my studio. As we went through Taryn's wardrobe, we chose what would come to be known as "The Yellow Shirt." This was my favorite image from the day; it just felt like everything came together in this picture.




I later photographed aspiring model Stephanie. Even now, her eyes still remind me of Elizabeth Hurley.













The biggest thing I did in May, however, was photograph Allison and Tom's wedding in Durango, Colorado. Allison and I have been friends since high school, so photographing her wedding meant a lot.

April 2009

Spring officially began with photographing clothing for boutique Style Warrior. We put on some music and had a pretty effortless shoot!

Later in the month I had a craving to photograph people in my studio with some serious gels, so I invited my friends to come goof around! The gels are what add that intense blue color in the images.

In another bout of creativity, I photographed myself. What else is a photographic nerd to do on a quiet weekend alone?

March 2009

I spent a good chunk of time during March last year visiting family. Photographing the desert scenery was a very refreshing change from the Colorado cold!

February 2009

I kicked off February with all things artistic. My first assignment was to photograph Selina Karim's paintings and prints for her new website and promotional material.



Next came the Prototype fashion show held at the Denver Public Library. The show included some of my favorite designers: Fallene Wells, Tricia Hoke, and Lynne Bruning.




Later in the month I photographed model Kat with a very mod look in a few spots downtown.

Hello everyone!

I've finally started a blog as a place to view my most current work, what inspires me, and as a place to provide my fans and future clients information pertaining to the photographic world.

It's January, so I feel that it's still appropriate to make my first post a recap of Captura Photography in 2009.

January:

I began with a shoot to exercise a little creativity with model Amberleigh. I wanted to make whimsical pictures with the feel of a February teen magazine editorial.




I followed that with a shoot at the Denver Art Museum with the lovely Skye. Katelyn Simkins did makeup and hair for Skye, and what a fabulous job she did! We had a blast and came out with some very artsy images:




I also photographed a protest at the Colorado State Capitol with a pinhole attachment for my DSLR. It's such a fun toy!