Welcome to DelaFoto's Photography Blog. Look for Denver photographer, Ariane's latest images & personal stories about recent photo sessions and more.
DelaFoto's NEW "Masterpiece" Collection
As DelaFoto enters into it's 5th year of elegant portraiture in Denver, Colorado I've been looking for new ways to showcase my images in unique mediums. This month, I'm super excited to announce my NEW "Masterpiece" Collection, featuring gallery quality Giclee Canvas Art Prints! These stretched canvas prints are meant to be framed artwork. Many sizes and painterly options are available. This first studio sample features our lovely "Ladybug". My original image was transformed into a digital painting by a team of talented artists. Then it was printed onto the Giclee Canvas and hand painted with oils, etc for a head- turning portrait painting, a beautiful collaboration.
The DelaFoto studio/gallery will be featuring more examples of this collection soon. Whether for beloved pets or family portraits, this unique offering is unlike any other in Denver. I can't wait to complete the studio collection and help clients work with this option for their homes and offices.
DelaFoto Studio Make-Over!
Finally, a stylish studio befitting luxury Pet Photography! DelaFoto has been at the South Broadway Church for nearly 5 years now. I've loved the Denver location and have been so very grateful to start and grow my business here. The old school building needed some TLC but there other pressing concerns to address before indulging in a studio remodel. As DelaFoto has grown, I was finally ready to tackle this project full tilt. Every single surface in this 600 SF room was redone.
First step, remove the drop ceiling and fluorescent lighting. They served their purpose when the space was a classroom in the 1950's. Years later, they had not aged well. Not knowing exactly what we'd find when we tore the ceiling down (only knowing it was a poured concrete above) what a relief to find it was beautiful! Next step, properly separate this room from the adjoining Presentation Room & Storage area. Then came the new track lighting and painting all the previously white walls and windows with warm earth tones. Ah! then the dreamy new wood-look floor, durable and comfortable for our four legged guests. Finally, we removed the tired vertical blinds and installed handsome Sun Shades making it much easier to moderate the light when working.
Oh my goodness, just love it all! I'm so inspired creatively and can't wait for upcoming photo sessions in the much more comfortable space. Just a few more prints to hang on the walls and off we go. Now I feel at home and hope my clients will too.
In the Studio: Dapper Cats
About a month ago, I blogged about "Dapper Dogs" in the studio. Now lets not leave out the Dapper Cats, kitties look great in bowties too!
In two recent sessions, families brought in their felines for some formal portraits. While the styling of the sessions were open to many options, among the favorite looks were the ones with these fashionable bowties.
Purchased online, the ties were varied in color and size and inexpensive. They can be tricky to photograph with long haired cats and if the pose involves laying down (with cats I have minimal control over that). Despite the mild posing challenges, I enjoyed how these turned out and so did their families.
Thank you to "Wesley", the Siamese, "Saki" the Ragdoll, and "Hanley" the Russian Blue for looking so marvelous for us at DelaFoto!
In the Studio: Goldens!
As Colorado has enjoyed a most beautiful season of golden leaves, DelaFoto has also had a wave of Goldens! Golden Retrievers that is. Always cheerful, soft and huggable, these darlings recently graced my studio this during 3 unique sessions.
First, there was Stefanie and her wonderful senior, Emma. With a frosty muzzle at the age of 13, Emma is a vibrant girl who just loved being pampered during her session with mom. My favorite image is of the ladies smiling with heads pressed together, in a gentle hug.
Then came Zoey, who is the newest addition to Darby's family. She's a 5 year old rescue who's been learning to overcome her anxieties with hopes that she can be a therapy dog like her brother Cormac. Lean in build, with long hair, high energy and a bit goofball, she glowed in the studio.
Finally, there was the family session with three Goldens! This fun session with Danielle & Ben's Golden crew included: snuggle bug Kitt Katt, goofy Gilligan & their newest addition, love bug Jesse. Everyone piled in and held on for a fun session where yes, three Goldens can smile together for the camera, no problem!