Contemporary Expressions Photography

Nicki and Carter are getting married!

Love is all that matters.  - Richard Bach

I absolutely adore Nicki...so, by default, I have to adore Carter as well (big smile).  When they asked me to be their wedding photographer I must have beamed from ear to ear...I cannot wait for their big day!!!  Could they possibly be a cuter couple...I mean, really!!!!!  So amidst the FREEZING wind, the frostbitten fingertips, and the neighbor who inturrupted a smooch on the stairs (their smooch, not mine) - we had a fun time shooting thier engagement session this morning!  I think my "trigger finger" is still frozen though - hahaha. 

ONE WEEK AND COUNTING...and an offer

So, the Grand Opening is one week from TODAY - ACK.  I won't even begin to tell you how much I have to do before then...I'm thinking I might need to buy stock in Starbucks to support my caffeine intake over the next week~~~~~

BUT, the studio is looking amazing and I am so excited to share it with all of you.  As a reminder the Open House is Friday, May 2 from 3-8 PM at 1730 Emerson Street, Denver, 80218 (if you want to mapquest it).  So here is the big offer (actually it is THREE big offers):

1.  Be one of the first 5 people to e-mail me (cephotos@msn.com) and receive a COMPLIMENTARY photo session at the new studio.

2. If you aren't one of the first 5 - EVERYONE will receive HALF OFF thier session (if booked by May 15th) on any session from May 2 - July 31, 2008.

3.  COMMENT on this post and you could receive a 16x20 GALLERY WRAP CANVAS print from your next session!!!!!  That's a  $365  value!  I will accept comments until MIDNIGHT on May 2 - then my little man will randomly draw a number from a hat - if the number matches your comment number - you win!  It's that easy!

AND   ...once again... my most sincere thanks to ALL OF YOU for your support in this great adventure! 

Two handsome boys in one day...

OK, I have said it before, and I will scream it again...I am so lucky that this is my "job" - I got to hang out with two of the cutest little men on Monday!  I know their mommy's are probably holding their breath...so here you go!

Little Man N.

And...Little Man, M.

TriCoast Workshop...

I was HONORED - absolutely HONORED - to host a TriCoast Photography workshop this past week.  Mike Fulton, Jordan Chan, and Suzy Roberts (of Suzy Min Photography) shared a weath of knowledge with us about off camera lighting, post processing, life and passion.  Aside from being some of my favorite people in the universe, the TriCoast gang are also among the most giving photographers I have ever met (even while battling altitude sickness)!!!  Miss you all already and cannot wait to get out and shoot some more with my newly aquired knowledge.

Mike Fulton - TriCoast Photographer and Instructor Extraordinairre.

Shooting...

And a few of the images I captured...

BIG BIG BIG NEWS!!! Did I mention this is BIG...

So, after sharing studio space with the most wonderful group of photographers for the past 9 months, and getting a taste of "studio life" ... I'm addicted ...

So ~~~~~~~~ I've just signed a lease on my own space!!!!  Yes, indeed, you read that right.  But before I get into the details, I need to take a moment and get a bit sappy, so bear with me.  I simply have to put a huge THANK YOU into the universe to my family, my friends (including all of you photographer friends), and most of all my AMAZING clients for making this dream a reality.  Your support and encouragement (and, for some of you, your MAD painting skills) are a blessing and I am a better me because of all of you!

So ~~~~~~~~ Contemporary Expressions Photography, LLC now resides at 1730 Emerson in beautiful Uptown.  I can not wait to start shooting sessions in this amazing space!  I now have my "natural light" space that I've been envisioning for YEARS as well as the option to shoot with strobes.  I'll be moving in over the next couple of weeks (and if you're good with a paintbrush...gimme a call) and the doors will officially open on April 15th!  What an adventure.

So ~~~~~~~~ mark your calendars, tell your friends, scream it from the tops of tall buildings -  Open House, May 2, 4-8 PM.  There will be door prizes, food, good friends, good fun, and a lot of laughs.  I can't wait to see you all there!  Keep your eyes on this blog too, I have a feeling there will also be some great "Grand Opening" specials posted here in the next couple of weeks!

 

One moment

All my possessions for one moment of time. - Queen Elizabeth I

Sometimes, as I'm looking for quotes, one will just strike such a deep chord - like this one.  Being a mom, myself, I know how very important "moments" are and how quickly they pass.  Watching my little man grow is such an amazing and bittersweet adventure...I have a feeling that the mommy of these handsome two feels the same!  Kim, enjoy your sneak peek...

Love this couple

For where thou art, there is the world itself. - Shakespeare

Have I mentioned that I LOVE engagement sessions (almost as much as I love weddings)!  Not only do they give me a chance to hang out with the future bride and groom - but they give me such a glimpse into the romance, the playfulness, the love!!!!  Erin and Steve,  I am completely and utterly excited for your wedding next month!  Despite the frozen fingers, the home owners inturrupting our shoot (ahem, on their property), the almost missing sunglasses ---- I had a blast!