Pring Photography Blog

I know I’ve said it before, but I really do enjoy photographing the dancers at Grace Studios School of Dance. Here are a few of my favorite Winter Recital images. I love the positive energy and attitudes that shine through these dancers! 

    

I think if you ask any kid whether he would rather have his photo taken in the studio or the park, chances are he will vote for the park. Obviously, a portrait session in the park gets easier as kids get a little older. When they’re really young, the containment of the studio certainly makes things more productive.

Of course my friend’s boys, featured here, are well beyond the running wild stage. I’ve had the pleasure of photographing them since the youngest was only three months old. It’s so fun to watch them grow over the years.

We did a sibling pose by my favorite little waterfall. It’s pretty and it creates a nice environment in which kids can relax and look natural.

It’s always rewarding when I come away with a sibling pose where everyone has a good expression and appears to be having a good time. These boys are wonderful kids to work with and made my job easy.

As much fun as the group poses are, my favorite time is working one on one. I enjoy getting to know the kids and what interests them. Getting them to talk takes their mind off of the picture taking and allows their personality to shine through.

Pring Photography specializes in family portraits, children’s portraits, baby photography, senior portraits and executive headshots. To see more examples of my work, visit www.PringPhotography.com To schedule an appointment, please call (303) 494-4723.

Look at those beautiful eyes! As a photographer, I’m always looking at the eyes. You’ve probably heard that the eyes are the window to the soul. I completely agree. But, I’m also fascinated with how beautiful lighting can create a kaleidoscope of colors and bring them to life. Mira’s big brown eyes were like mirrors of the world around her.

Her brother Max shares those good looks as well. It was such treat to photograph both of them again this year. My very first session with them was years ago when Max was only three years old and Mira was one. They are very sweet kids and a lot of fun to photograph.

Their mom treated dad to a surprise birthday gift of a beautiful photo book containing all her favorite images from this session.

Dad loved it!

Pring Photography specializes in family portraits, children’s photography, baby portraits, high school senior photography and executive head shots. Located in Superior, Colorado, I serve Superior, Louisville, Lafayette, Boulder, Broomfield and surrounding areas. For more information, visit www.pringphotography.com or call (303) 494-4723.

I have always loved the beauty of Red Rocks Park, but since I don’t live nearby it hasn’t been one of my regular locations for portrait sessions. After doing this senior portrait session with Akio, it is now one of my favorite spots. The color, texture and shapes of the red rocks create a beautiful and interesting backdrop for portraits.

It was such a pleasure to work with Akio. Besides being a great looking senior, he is a genuinely nice guy. He had a natural ease with posing which made my job easier and just plain fun.

Best of luck Akio with all your future plans!

Pring Photography specializes in creative and classic portraits of high school seniors, families, children, babies and executive head shots. To view more of my work, visit www.PringPhotography.com To schedule your appointment, please call (303) 494-4723.     

Cute kids and colorful costumes make dance photography a real joy for me. I have been photographing the dancers at Grace Studios School of Dance in Broomfield, Colorado for the past couple of years. And I can honestly say that I have more fun each time I do it. The kids are great and I love seeing the costumes the teachers come up with for each dance.

I photograph the dancers individually and in a group poses that usually reflects their first or final move in their particular dance. It’s fun to do the traditional poses and also to try something fun and spontaneous.

I also enjoy photographing  the dancers during their live performances to capture their sheer joy as they express themselves through dance.

If you or kids enjoy dancing and you live in the area, I highly recommend Grace Studios. The instructors are great and the music and costumers are always creative while staying age appropriate. You can find out more at their website www.GraceStudios.com

Pring Photography offers a variety of portrait photography services including maternity photography, newborn photography, baby portraits, children’s photography, family portraits, high school senior photography and executive head shots. You can view more samples of my work at www.pringphotography.com

Every year the Professional Photographers of Colorado hosts a great event called K.I.S.S. which stands for Keep It Simple Seniors. It’s one of my favorite events because it offers the opportunity to learn from fellow photographers and share ideas on how to create exciting and artistic high school senior portraits. This year’s event focused on using different lighting techniques for indoor and outdoor photography. We had fun photographing high school seniors around Golden including at the amazing train museum. Here are a few of my favorite images from the day.

   2012 graduates….now is a great time to book your high school senior portrait session. June offers beautiful weather, greenery and flowers in full bloom.  I offer both in-studio and outdoor sessions in parks around Superior, Louisville and Boulder, Colorado. Call (303) 494-4723 to make an appointment. Visit www.PringPhotography.com to see more examples of my senior portrait photography.

Precious baby Peyton was so sweet during her newborn portrait session. She was only twelve days old with a full head of  beautiful black hair. It was a pleasure to work with her mom and dad during the session too. What a treat!    

I recommend scheduling your baby’s newborn portrait session within the first two weeks after birth to capture the sweetest and most cuddly poses. I offer baby’s first portrait session free up to six weeks of age so you have an opportunity to see why a portrait at Pring Photography is special. And since baby’s first year is full of so many wonderful changes, my baby portrait program is designed to capture your baby’s important milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months of age. To learn more about my newborn photography and baby portrait plans, please visit my website at www.PringPhotography.com

I think a professional portrait is a great way to celebrate important milestones and significant achievements in our lives. And graduating from college certainly qualifies as one of those occasions. It is  the culmination of years of hard work and commitment. It’s also the beginning of another chapter of life. Taking the time to have a portrait created provides a lasting memory of this special time. I also think it’s a wonderful way to share your joy with friends and family near and far.

It was so much fun to meet Megan and to create her college graduation portraits. She has a sweet personality and lovely smile that is infectious. Her beauty inside and out shines through. Congratulations on your graduation, Megan!

If you’re ready to celebrate your life with portraits, please give me a call at (303) 494-4723. You can view more samples of my work at www.PringPhotography.com. Enjoy your day!

With the holiday rush behind us, it’s nice to look back at some of the fun family portraits I had the privilege to create this past fall. One of my favorite sessions was with the wonderful family featured here. The whole family was pleasant and easy going which made the session even more enjoyable for me.

I love their clothing choices! While you can rarely go wrong with matching colors for a family portrait, more and more people seem to want to deviate from all wearing the same thing. The unfortunate part is that when everyone in the family wears whatever they like, the result can be a distracting image where the faces in the portrait get lost in a sea of competing colors and patterns. I think this family found the perfect balance between the two approaches. Each family member looks comfortable in their choice of clothing and all the colors harmonize beautifully. Sticking with solid shades certainly helps.

I also appreciate how they thought through their clothing from head to toe. It can be easy to forget about your choice of footwear when planning your family portrait. A pair of white sneakers, flip flops or unmatched socks in an otherwise coordinated family ensemble can create a posing challenge for a photographer. When everyone is coordinated head to toe, there are no limitations on posing. I recommend to moms that they lay out the family’s clothing (including socks and shoes) on the bed prior to the portrait session so they can spot problems beforehand.

Choosing classic styles of clothing also ensures that you’ll have a portrait that won’t soon look like it’s out of date. It’s a great way to create a heirloom portrait that you’ll be happy to pass down through the generations.

You can find more clothing tips on my website at www.pringphotography.com. When you are ready to schedule your next family portrait, give me  a call at (303) 494-4723.