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Denver Botanic Gardens Microwedding

January 16, 2025

If you’re planning a smaller, more intimate celebration, a Denver Botanic Gardens microwedding is an ideal choice, which is exactly what this lovely couple chose to do last summer!

One of my favorite spots for a ceremony in the gardens is the gazebo near the lily ponds. Surrounded by lush greenery and tranquil water, it’s a serene and romantic location that feels like a hidden tropical oasis. Which can be a reprieve in this dry ass climate!

The Denver Botanic Gardens offers year-round beauty, making it perfect for weddings in any season. Spring and summer bring vibrant blooms and lush florals, while fall adds warm, earthy tones. Even in winter, the evergreen foliage and artistic structures provide a stunning backdrop for photos, especially if you’re visiting during their winter holiday light installation.

What makes a Denver Botanic Gardens microwedding so special is the combination of intimacy and grandeur. With a smaller guest list, you can focus on your closest loved ones while enjoying a venue that feels both private and expansive. Every corner of the gardens offers a unique and unforgettable backdrop for your special day.

For couples looking for a wedding experience that’s both beautiful and meaningful, the Denver Botanic Gardens is unmatched, and I highly recommend this Denver wedding venue. Take a peek at some of my faves from Aly + Ben’s summer ceremony, and thank you for stopping by the blog!

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Denver Botanic Gardens Microwedding | Ashley Kidder Photo

See more photos like these: Denver Botanic Gardens summer wedding | Lyons Riverbend Wedding

Hi! I’m Ashley but you can call me Ash. I’ve been a Denver wedding, engagement, family, and portrait photographer for 15 years now. I love shooting smaller, more intimate weddings like this one, where it’s just you, me, and my cameras, and your closest loved ones. I have worked at the Denver Botanic Gardens and many other Denver wedding venues in my career and would love to help you plan an intimate affair you won’t soon forget. Please get in touch if you are interested in capturing vibrant wedding photos like these. I can’t wait to chat with you!

x Ash

by Ashley

City Park Denver Proposal Photos

January 14, 2025

As a Denver photographer who’s had the honor of capturing many proposals throughout the years, I can say there’s something truly magical about the moment two people decide to start their lives together. City Park in Denver offers the perfect backdrop for such an intimate occasion, with its breathtaking scenery (gotta love that city + mountain combo in the background) and peaceful atmosphere (we were some of the only people on this side of the park).

This proposal was no exception. From the excitement in the air to the smiles shared between the couple, it was a beautiful moment that I’m so thankful to have been a part of. The way these two looked at each other said it all — this moment was a true reflection of their love and commitment to one another.

Wishing this incredible couple all the best as they take this next step in their journey together! Please enjoy a handful of my faves from their morning City Park proposal. Thank you for stopping by the blog!

City Park Denver Proposal Photos | Ashley Kidder Photo

See more photos like these: Downtown Denver courthouse wedding | Downtown Denver courthouse elopement (with an appearance by Cheesman Park!)

Hi! I’m Ashley but you can call me Ash. I’ve been a Denver wedding, engagement, family, and portrait photographer for some 15 years now. I love documenting proposals like this one, where it’s just you, me, and my cameras. I have worked in Denver extensively throughout my career and will be happy to help plan a city proposal you won’t soon forget. Please get in touch if you are interested in capturing timeless proposal photos like these. I can’t wait to chat with you!

-Ash

by Ashley

Denver Courthouse Elopement

December 23, 2024

There’s always a first for everything, even for a veteran wedding photographer like myself: wedding photos on a bus!

As a daily transit rider, I was thrilled when Eric + Cassandra mentioned they wanted to take RTD from Cheesman Park to downtown for their Denver courthouse elopement photos. I’m a huge fan of the bus and couldn’t wait to mix my love of photography with my love of transit!

We started the afternoon at Cheesman Park for their quick nuptials. Afterwards, we hopped on the 10 heading towards Union Station, where we got off on 15th Street and walked up to one of my favorite courthouses in the city, the Byron White Courthouse. The white Greek columns of this building matched the colonnade at Cheesman Park perfectly.

My favorite things about this courthouse elopement:

Cassandra’s elegant champagne dress!
The perfect winter wedding backdrop. It was the first snow of the season!
Eric’s black suit. Nothing is more crisp than classic black!
Obviously, the bus ride from Cheesman to the courthouse. A sustainable couple is a happy couple!

Take a peek at my favorites below from Eric + Cassandra’s Denver courthouse elopement. Thank you for stopping by the blog!

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Denver Courthouse Elopement | Ashley Kidder Photo

See more Denver courthouse elopement photos like these: Downtown Denver courthouse wedding | Lindsey Flanigan courthouse elopement photos

Hi! I’m Ashley but you can call me Ash. I’ve been a Denver wedding photographer for some 15 years now. I love courthouse elopements like this one, where it’s just you, me, and my cameras. I have worked in Denver extensively throughout my career and will be happy to help plan a city elopement you won’t soon forget. Please get in touch if you are interested in capturing timeless courthouse elopement photos like these. I can’t wait to chat!

x Ash

by Ashley

Recent Awards: Best Denver Wedding Photographers

December 11, 2024

Screenshot of award for Best Denver wedding photographers I’m so excited to share two recent photography awards I’ve received!

The first is from TrustAnalytica, where I came in first (!) in their latest ranking of the 11 Best Wedding Photographers in Denver. Though I no longer photograph traditional Saturday weddings, I still love my courthouse weddings, elopements, and smaller, more intimate weddings.

From TrustAnalytica’s write-up about my photos: “Ashley Kidder Photo & Boudoir is a top ten photography company because of Ashley’s outstanding client service and photography. In the reviews, clients consistently note Ashley’s communication style and ability to form a connection. As a result, clients feel at ease regardless of whether they are having boudoir photos taken or their wedding images captured. Client reviews say that she produces high-quality, memorable images that far exceed expectations in a laid-back atmosphere. She is skilled, dependable, and lovely. If you’re looking for a wedding, boudoir, or other type of portrait, Ashley Kidder is a top candidate.”

Screenshot of award for Best Denver wedding photographers

The second award comes from Denver Insider, which compiled a list of the Absolute Best Photographers in Denver for 2024. What an honor to be included in this list with so many other amazing Denver photographers!

From Denver Insider’s write-up about my services: “Let me just start by saying, WOW! My time with Ashley Kidder Photo & Boudoir was an absolute phenomenal experience. From the moment I walked into the studio, I was greeted with warmth and a sense of excitement. Ashley and her team were incredibly friendly and professional, immediately putting any nervousness I had at ease.

The photo shoot itself was a breeze and a complete stress-free experience. Ashley’s guidance and expertise were evident as she effortlessly directed poses and angles that truly captured my best features. She has a keen eye for detail and made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process.

And the results? Simply stunning. The final, gorgeous and edited photos surpassed all expectations. Every image was tastefully captured and beautifully enhanced, showcasing my inner and outer beauty. Ashley truly has a talent for bringing out the best in her subjects.

The supportive and amazing atmosphere cultivated by Ashley and her team made the whole experience unforgettable. They created an environment where I felt empowered and celebrated, embracing my uniqueness and individual style. Their dedication to capturing our vision was evident in every image.

In conclusion, if you’re looking for a photographer in Denver who will make you feel like a million bucks, I highly recommend Ashley Kidder Photo & Boudoir. With her artistic eye and incredible ability to make you shine, she is undoubtedly one of the best photographers in Denver. You won’t be disappointed!”

I’m so thankful to both Denver Insider and TrustAnalytica for including me in their 2024 rankings and lists. It’s always a treat and an honor just to be considered!

-Ashley

by Ashley

Your Denver headshots don’t have to suck.

November 23, 2024

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.

Your headshots don’t have to suck.

They don’t have to be in front of some basic ass white backdrop, where you sit awkwardly and smile like an old school school portrait (though I do love looking back at how dorky I was in those).

Headshots should be all about encapsulating your personality. The environment in which your headshot session takes place is paramount. It should match your vibe and spirit, and I think Kara’s headshot sessions below do exactly that.

For her sessions, we shot in both the RiNo Art District and Realm, a natural light photo studio and event space. If you’re new to my photos, RiNo has always been a long-standing favorite of mine, so I’ll always say yes to a photo session there.

I loved shooting at Realm. The light truly was stunning, and we had both soft indirect light and striking, dramatic direct light. Make sure you scroll to the end to see these banger images.

Thank you so much to Kara for trusting me with these headshots! Take a peek at some of my faves below, and thank you for stopping by the blog!

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Denver Headshot Photographer | Ashley Kidder Photo

Locations featured above: RiNo Art District, featuring work from Casey Kawaguchi, and Realm Studio

Hello! I’m Ashley but you can call me Ash. I’ve been a Denver photographer for more than 15 years now. I’m a huge fan of taking headshot photos that are a little more exciting than your everyday basic headshot. If you’re looking for vibrant headshot photos like these, please get in touch here! I can’t wait to speak with you and hopefully plan a heashot session that truly does not suck. 😉 -Ash

For more on past commercial and corporate clients that I have worked with and where those photos have ended up, take a peek at this blog post here

by Ashley