Denver Colorado wedding photojournalist and fine art photographer Mark Hayes
Don’t fall into the rut of trying to pose and look straight at the camera in every shot. Just enjoy being with the person you love. Talk, laugh, flirt, whatever. Those will be the best photos. During the next few months of slow time before the wedding season kicks into gear I’m...
This shot shows the family and friends of the couple as they watch the couples video slideshow they made at their wedding reception. Until next time, Mark View my wedding photography portfolio site | Contact Mark for your upcoming wedding
Don’t be afraid to try something different and maybe a little off the wall and run with an idea if your photographer suggests it. Here we found this row of red chairs in a alley behind a restaurant and I knew we had to stop and play with them a bit. During the next few...
Your engagement photo session is a great time to get crazy and ham it up a bit for the camera. Have fun with it. In this photo the soon to be groom took an “Abby Road” style crossing the road shot and did a quick dip of his beloved. Yeah they attracted a...
Besides changing location the best way to ensure some wonderful variety in your engagement photos is to change up the wardrobe as well. Not just two casual shirts, but totally different styles. Something casual and something dressy often works well. Again check with your photographer to make sure they are fine with this...
As a location for people from Denver or as a destination wedding spot Dunafon Castle is just a magnificent venue for those looking for a castle wedding here in Colorado. What I really love about this ceremony shot is how the old car was brought out on the lower lawn behind couple. Until next time,...
If you can’t decide on where to shoot your engagement photos see if your photographer will allow two or more locations to be used. They might charge a little more since it’s going to eat up a lot more of their day – and they may not do it at all, but it won’t...
Don’t forget to laugh and have some fun during your engagement photo session. This isn’t a department store studio session where you get to select from a handful of images. Sure get that classic posed shot for mom, but that fun shot where you’re just enjoying being together will be a lot more...
Don’t be afraid to get excited and show it during your engagement photos. I love the excitement in this soon to be brides face as she hams it up and shows off her engagement ring. Until next time, Mark View my wedding photography portfolio site | Contact Mark for your upcoming wedding
While I’m a big fan of black and white images – sometimes around Colorado the colors are just so striking they take my breath away. Such is the case of these flower girls and ring bearer making their way to the ceremony site at Arrowhead Country Club on a wonderful afternoon in the fall...
by Mark Hayes - Denver Wedding Photographer
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