Mindi & Family Frisco Portraits

 

 Mindi and her family came from Kansas for vacation in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. We took portraits at the Frisco Historical Park among the old buildings. The weather looked like it was going to be fine and dandy. Not super freezing, a bit overcast (which I prefer for an outdoor studio type of look and consistent lighting). But then last minute- and by last minute I mean pretty much the moment her four young children stepped out of the car- the wind picked up. And I mean PICKED UP. Like blizzard style, assuming there had been any snow in Summit County at all this year (but that's a whole 'nother story...)

After much bundling in blankets and coats and trying to embrace our adventure, we sought shelter in the old schoolhouse. The kids got to warm up for a bit looking at the old trains, and the oldest Michael tried out my camera for a while (camera strap around the neck, of course).

 The kids got a kick out of the old jail cell (below).

Once the kids were all snuggled away back in the van and we managed a few good shots where everyone was looking at the camera and had a look on their face that was passable as content and not crying (Kids! This is how it goes!), we took some good shots of the adults. Turns out kids can keep you from focusing on some good photos of yourselves as a couple. Hope you two enjoy these and had some fun together. I know I did!

Shoot Cameras Not Guns Fundraiser!

The Interact Club and Leadership Club at Summit High School in Frisco, Colorado teamed up to put on this DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT fundraiser for Shoot Cameras Not Guns!

It was awesome to see these kids rally together to raise money to support the cause!

Thanks Summit High students!

Prizes were given out for best team and individual costume.

The winning team!

Missy & Stef Senior Portraits

Here are some of my favorites from Missy and Stef's senior pictures for their High School yearbook. These two best friends wanted to get their photos done together, which I'm a big fan of! Teenagers (and people in general, really) tend to loosen up a bit around their friends, and it's way easier to get great shots! It's also a good way to save money, and just plain fun (is that an oxymoron?)

I was helping out for Beaton Photography this day as a second shooter. These are some of the ones I shot.

Tip for photographers: Bring hula-hoops :)

In the lobby of a spa at Keystone!

(Improvisation because of the rain)

By the lake at Keystone.

Senior Portraits - Erica

Erica's senior portraits were shot at Walter Byron park in Frisco, Colorado. She brought her violin for a personal touch.