ASHLEY Kidder

RiNo Family Photos

I absolutely love taking photos of any kind in RiNo — especially RiNo family photos!  The colorful walls and urban texture make for stunning backdrops. I hope to be taking photos of my clients in this area for decades to come!

I’m so excited to share some of my favorite frames from a recent 15-minute mini-session with these three lovely ladies. Every fall before the winter holidays hit, I host at least one or two days full of mini-sessions.  It’s such a rad way to catch up with clients each year and see how their families have grown.  It’s definitely one of my favorite photo events of the whole year.

Thank you to this wonderful new family for having me as your family photographer!  Please enjoy a few favorite frames from their mini-session, and thank you for stopping by the blog!Family photographer (more…)

by AshleyPosted in Family

Boulder Family Photos

It’s been so lovely to take on more family sessions than usual this summer (like these Boulder family photos)!  It’s such a nice change of pace from weddings (which can be ultra-chaotic) and I love that it allows me to connect with clients a bit more.

Things I love about this session:

  • That backdrop!  Chautauqua Park is the perfect location for any photo shoot.  Those flatirons embody the quintessential Colorado atmosphere.  I love shooting here!
  • A+ family photo shoot outfit coordination!  Emilyanne did a fantastic job getting everyone to dress from the same color palette and vibe.  I always recommend complementing each others’ looks for a shoot like this instead of being super matchy-matchy.
  • All those gorgeous smiles!  I had such a great time working with this lovely family.  Everyone was so friendly and I hope to take their family photos again in the future.

Thank you so much to Emilyanne (who is also an incredible Denver photographer) + her family for having me take their Boulder family photos!   Enjoy a few faves of mine from the time we spent together at Chautauqua Park in August below.

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by AshleyPosted in Family

Boulder Wedding Photos

I’ve said it before — it will (most likely) rain on your wedding day.

But that’s not a bad thing, I promise!  Case in point: Zach + James’ Boulder wedding photos, featured below.  How else can you get moody skies, lush green backdrops, and a freakin’ double rainbow without all that moisture from the sky?!

I don’t mind at all running around in the rain snapping photos of my couples.  It adds such a rich texture to the final gallery and the light that comes along with it is unlike any other throughout the day.  I happen to prefer this type of light over golden hour — which, believe me, is a bold statement coming from a photographer.

Also — rainbows.  It doesn’t really get any better than that.

Anyway, without further ado, I present to you: a sneak peek from this fabulous Boulder wedding that may or may not have been the rainiest one I’ve photographed to date (*insert wide-eyed emoji here*).  Thank you again to Zach + James for traipsing all over the foothills and through the wet streets of Boulder to get these photos!

Keep your eyes peeled for the full post of their outdoor Boulder wedding day.  Thank you for stopping by the blog!

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by AshleyPosted in Weddings

Boulder Maternity Photos

It’s not very often that I get to shoot something like maternity photos, so when I am offered the chance, I snatch it right up!

Shannon and Armando wanted to do their maternity photos up in Boulder.  Naturally, I suggested two of my favorite spots in that area: Lost Gulch Overlook and Chautauqua Park.  Both offer prime, pristine perspectives on the essence of Boulder, with Lost Gulch nailing that mountainous vibe and Chautauqua capturing the quintessential Flatirons perfectly.

It was so nice to photograph an expecting couple and I hope to do more of these sessions in the future.  Thank you for stopping by the blog!

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by AshleyPosted in Family, Maternity

Space Gallery Wedding Photos

It is a massive honor to share these Space Gallery wedding photos with you today!

Two of my very best friends, Spencer + Jayna, tied the knot this past fall at one of my favorite venues in all of Denver: Space Gallery!  Located in the heart of the vibrant Santa Fe Art District, the venue has a stunning indoor and outdoor space to accommodate any style of wedding.  The venue has a modern, urban feel to it — which I am obviously a huge fan of!

Art gallery weddings are some of my favorite kinds of weddings to shoot.  They all feel so classic, crisp, and colorful.  Space Gallery has rotating art and sculptures, which is an added bonus of booking an art gallery for your wedding as it eliminates much of the need to spend on décor.

Thank you again to Spencer + Jayna for having me along for their wedding day.  It is always so heartwarming when friends include me as a vendor on such a momentous day.  I will cherish these photos forever and can’t wait to look back on them when Spencer, Jayna and I are all causing a ruckus together at the nursing home.

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