ASHLEY Kidder

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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by AshleyPosted in Weddings

Lost Gulch Engagement Photos

One of my favorite things about living in Denver is just how close we are to almost everything (we just need a beach!), including Boulder.  This is one of my top engagement photo spots and I’m so excited to share these Lost Gulch engagement photos with you!

Candice and Khaled flew in from out of town (North Carolina, to be specific) for this shoot.  The proposal took place at the airport where Khaled surprised Candice as she got home from a trip to Dallas, Texas.  I love how thoughtful Khaled was in planning all of this.  He even got everything on video!  I think it’s so rad that they’ll be able to watch the proposal for many years to come.

For their engagement shoot, we initially planned for a few locations along the I-70 corridor: Sapphire Point, Lake Dillon, and Loveland Pass (more awesome Colorado mountain engagement session locations).  However, nature wasn’t having any of it as the area was plagued with severe avalanche warnings.  I love a good snowy engagement session as much as the next photographer, but couldn’t justify bringing my clients to those areas.  Candice and Khaled will just have to come back for an anniversary shoot next year!  🙂

We still got some gorgeous mountain views at Lost Gulch Overlook, which is a quick 10-minute drive from the downtown Boulder area.  I tip my hat to these two for putting up with all my requests to have them stand on rocks + trek through the muddy trails.  The photos were definitely worth it!

Thank you again to Candice and Khaled for trusting me with their engagement photos!  I hope you enjoy some of my favorites below.

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Lost Gulch Engagement Photos | Ashley Kidder Photo

Hi, I’m Ashley and I’ve been a Denver portrait photographer or almost a decade now (holy cow)!  I love everything about the Denver metro area, including being able to sneak off to locations like this in Boulder for mountain engagement sessions!  Lost Gulch is the perfect spot for stunning mountain photos without having to trek down I-70 in hours of ski traffic. If you’re interested in an engagement shoot like this, let’s chat more!  Feel free to get in touch with me through my contact form here or directly at ashley.kidder@gmail.com. 

Looking forward to hearing from you!  -Ash 

by AshleyPosted in Engagement
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