Denver Couples Photos At Home

There’s something special about doing a session in your own space.  It can bring an intimate, relaxed vibe that’s hard to replicate anywhere else.  Your home is where you spend your mornings together, where you make coffee in your kitchen, where you laugh curled up next to each other in bed.  It’s already filled with your energy, your history, and your story.

An in-home session lets you document your everyday love in a way that feels authentic.  You don’t have to worry about the wind messing up your hair or dodging crowds at a popular photo spot (looking at you, Union Station).  You can cozy up on your couch, dance in the kitchen, or lounge with your morning coffee — just being yourselves.

Plus, it’s the perfect way to add new photos to your collection that feel you.  Maybe you already have engagement or wedding photos, but in-home sessions bring a more personal, unfiltered side of your relationship to the mix.  They’re warm, intimate, and natural — just like the moments you share every day.  They’re a great idea for an anniversary session or just because you want some new photos to add to your arsenal.

If you’ve never had professional photos taken at home, I promise it’s worth it.  No fancy locations needed, just you, your love, and the space that already holds so many of your memories.  This is exactly what Sergio + Lizzi did this past spring, and I’m so excited to share a few of my favorites below.  Thank you for stopping by the blog!

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Denver Couples Photos at Home | Ashley Kidder Photo

Hello! I’m Ashley but you can call me Ash. I’ve been a Denver portrait photographer for over a decade now.  I would love to meet you and document you and your loved ones together!  I love maternity photos, extended family photos, your regular “let’s update the annual Christmas card” each year family photos, and of course, photos of just the two of you.  Please feel free to get in touch if you have a photo shoot vision that you’d like to bring to life.  I can’t wait to speak with you!  -Ash

Denver Brand Photographer: PaleOMG x Nike

I’ve been feeling nostalgic lately and have found myself digging through old hard drives.  The other day I came upon this shoot I did in 2017 with Juli at PaleOMG for one of her many brand collaborations — this time with Nike!

Juli and I used to do a ton of shoots together.  We would do a couple a month, often featuring whichever sponsorships she’d landed at the time.  We’d do multiple outfit changes per shoot for her Instagram and website.

For each session we did together, we’d talk about her vision for the shoot in the car ride over to wherever we happened to be shooting that day.  For this particular shoot, she wanted something industrial, but not excessively grungy.  Somewhere with a backdrop that wouldn’t overtake the focus of the shoot; in this case, a Nike athleisure set.  A location with clean lines and of course, good light.

Can you take a guess at where we ended up for the photos below?!

It’s probably not what you might expect: a parking garage at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Bel Mar.

(One million bonus points if you did happen to guess that.)

Sometimes, the location for your branding photos just needs to be somewhere simple, where you can show off whichever products you happen to be featuring.  Like a parking garage!

I love crafting imagery for my clients in even the most nondescript, unassuming places.  I’ll always love a studio setup or somewhere with murals and vibrant colors, but I also love the challenge I get out of creating interesting artwork somewhere you would never think to whip out a camera and start shooting.

Take a peek at a few of my favorites from Juli’s branding photo shoot below, and please get in touch if you’re interested in branding photos like these — I’d love to chat with you about your vision.  Thank you for stopping by the blog!

x Ash

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Denver Brand Photographer | Ashley Kidder

More brand photo shoots and headshot sessions like this: Kara at Realm Studio | Sergio at Little Owl

Past brands, companies, and businesses I’ve worked with: A slideshow

Hi!  I’m Ashley, and I’ve been a portrait photographer in Denver since 2012.  I’ve worked with brands, businesses, and companies of all sizes.  I’d love to collaborate to get you lifestyle branding photos that represent your style, personality, and vision.  Get in touch to chat more.  Can’t wait to hear from you!

Denver Botanic Gardens Microwedding

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 

City Park Denver Proposal Photos

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!

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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

Denver Courthouse Elopement

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