Welcome to DelaFoto's Photography Blog. Look for Denver photographer, Ariane's latest images & personal stories about recent photo sessions and more.
A Tale of Two Seniors
When you hear photographers talk about "Seniors", the first thought that often comes to mind is High School students. But in Pet Photography, seniors are a special kind of client. These are the sweet old souls, nearing the end of a life well lived.
In recent weeks, I had the joy of working with two amazing old ladies, "Britney" (an American Bulldog) and "Shiva" (a Brindle Boxer Mix). They are both 12 years old and their moms wanted studio sessions that would capture their beauty and spirit.
These sessions involve creating a quiet, comfortable, serene setting. While the hearing and eyesight of the elegant ladies were diminished, they made up for it in grace and dedication to their moms. They seemed to enjoy the pampering and patiently obliged as we gently directed them into each pose. Senior sessions are a wonderful way to celebrate a magnificent bond and create images that will be cherished long after our pets' time with us has passed. I am honored to be part of that process.
In the Studio: Avi & Coco
Had my first sitting with a pair of American Eskimos: Avy & Coco. They are around 2yrs old and were understandably excited.
Their mom has a long history with this breed and was looking for both fun and confirmation style photos. The winning shot of the day was a seemingly calm pose of the rambunctious duo, together. With concealed hands firmly holding their furry fannies in place, we got this sweet image.
Mom will be getting a full range of print products including a Collage & Folio book, as both keepsakes and gifts of this stunning pair.
Outdoor Session: Goldens
As the days grow longer and Colorado becomes more colorful, I have more opportunities to do my "Outdoor Action" sessions. On a breezy morning in Westminster, I met up with a client visiting from Wyoming. We planned an early session for his gorgeous Golden Retrievers.
"Maximus" & Sparticus", are two handsome fellows and best buddies. Maximus is a Grand Champion show dog at 6 years old. Sparticus is his senior at 10 years old. The expansive setting offered magnificent views and ample space to beautiful textures, colors and perspectives for my photos.
The goal was to create both informal family photos to cherish in their home, as well as commercial images for Maximus' new website. Max gleamed in the sun and struck his show moves. Sparticus was friendly, patient and demonstrated the wisdom of his years. They were pure joy and I'm so grateful to have had the chance to meet this family and capture these precious moments.
Springtime is Glamour Time!
DelaFoto's signature special "Glamour Shots" has become big springtime tradition that I look forward to all year. This year's two day event was fully sold out and brought in a gorgeous array of dogs and one lovely kitty cat.
The event was a fundraiser for local rescue, My Fairy Dawg Mother. This is a rescue that I have been partnering with since DelaFoto's humble beginnings. With the great turnout, we were able to raise $525 for the rescue.
Shown here is sweet Red Tick Coon Hound "Lemon", one of the lucky girls to be rescued through the loving foster care this rescue provides. Today she lives in a happy home with her furbuddy Agnes. In this image, she looks so elegant in her pink pearls, provided by Joyful Bling Dog Gear (our event's Product Sponsor). Done up in pink toenail polish and set in a classy black backdrop, she is one glamorous hound.
Thank you to our event's Saturday Venue Sponsor as well! We hosted 8 dogs at Balistreri Vineyards, where dogs and their owners not only got to enjoy stylish photo sessions, but also we had a wine tour, tastings and delicious lunch at the winery afterwards.
When all was said and done, we had 21 animals participate in the special. I have lots of photos to edit, and can't wait to present them to all the families. Everyone will receive a 5x7 metal print as a gift for participating, and I am excited to show off the new images in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
In the Studio: Yorkies!
Two lovely Yorkies recently came to the studio for their first professional photos at DelaFoto. "Spike's" dad, was curious to see what kind of photos I could get of his little guy. At 9 years old, he was both stoic and playful. His poses were thoughtful and charming, his playing confident and controlled. He did splendidly.
Sweet little "Mitzy" is six years old and full of quirky expressions, smiles, and adorable in her lavender bow. She loves her mama so much, it was tricky to get her comfortable enough to be on her own during the session. But I gave her cozy baskets and faux furs to lounge on, which often helps.
Finally, the seemingly impossible shot, the two yorkies together! I pulled out my silver trunk for the task, and got the photo fast. One adorable shot captures both their personalities and their friendship. Among the variety of beautiful prints on order, the families will be getting Folios of each dog. An elegant memento of their pups' big day!