Welcome to DelaFoto's Photography Blog. Look for Denver photographer, Ariane's latest images & personal stories about recent photo sessions and more.
Featuring Foster Families
In the world of animal rescue, I have been honored to be able to provide donated studio photography to assist in the adoption process of many pets in need. However, I've noticed that the beautiful people that provide temporary and crucially needed temporary homes are often unknown or unseen in professional portraiture.
That's why I've been working on a personal project to capture the loving bond between the brave people who take pets of all ages and needs into their home. They give them love, comfort and rehabilitation only to have the eventual heart wrenching phase of letting go (if things go well).
I really admire what foster families do, since their sacrifice makes it possible for more animals to be pulled from tragic situations and keep the process of saving lives moving forward. In this image, I met beautiful and clever puppy "Luna" during her final hours with Aly & Danny who foster through My Fairy Dawg Mother Rescue. They were dangerously close to keeping her for their own. It would be a tearful goodbye, but they knew she was going to a loving home. They would soon be opening up their arms and home to another pup and continuing the cycle of generosity and compassion.
It was a special shoot to be able to capture their final hours together and honor their love. I hope it inspires others who foster or are thinking about doing so.
Winter Wonderland for Colorado Dogs!
This season has been super for snow in the Rocky Mountains. Just the right balance of the white fluffy stuff and sunny temperate days for snowshoeing and cross country skiing with four legged buddies.
I have been taking my Fridays to venture out and snowshoe with friends. While I haven't been carrying my pro Canon with me, my iphone6 has done a nice job at capturing lots of great scenery as well as wagging tails along the trails.
We've met all kinds of pups, who were living it up with their people. One older Black Lab liked to carry a stuffed penguin toy for her outing. A very red Golden spent most of his time diving into deep snow drifts chasing anything that moved. A beautiful pair of Bernese Mountain Dogs were skeptical of our snowshoes, as were a few other canines we came across. Aside from a few snow booties, for dogs special gear wasn't needed to enjoy the wintery weather. Wish I could say the same for us!
Always in pet photography mode, I was glad I could easily whip out my iphone and capture some of these sweet candids of dogs doing what they live for, enjoying quality time with their families. Of course if anyone wants to hire me to come out and get pro shots for them in these spectacular settings, I would be happy to!
The Bark Bar: Final Big Night in Denver
It's hard to say goodbye. Despite its immense popularity, The Bark Bar's bold and unique concept of a bar/dog park was forced to close its doors in Denver last week.
While heartbreaking for the bar owners, employees and their many happy patrons, they did go out with a bang! Their final night was jam packed and lots of fun. The cool winter evening did not deter the huge crowds and their dogs. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the last minute deals, doggie playtime and fundraising efforts to help The Bark Bar move forward with plans to re-open in a new location.
I have loved partnering with The Bark Bar by supplying their pet photo art displays since their opening. They have also been host to DelaFoto's anniversary party and a wide range of pet charity events that I've participated in. I'm so sorry to see them go, but I can't wait to see what they come up with next.
If you'd like to learn more about the Bark Bar and support them in their plans to start anew, please visit them at: "Bite Back! Save the Bark Bar!"
Photo Pillow Talk
If you haven't heard, my studio and home are now harboring plush Photo Pillows made by Colorado's Bosley Beds. Co-creating these one-of-a-kind pillows for my clients with owner, Lisa Syverson has been such a joy!
Both Lisa and I love helping local pet charities, so my photo pillow samples feature images of animals that have been available for adoption at local rescues including: My Fairy Dawg Mother Hound Rescue, Community Cat Coaltion and Cayleb's Kindred Senior Rescue. These samples have been winning over clients and resulting in a steady flow of custom pillow orders. For example, this post features a recent photo pillow of cheerful Corgie "Thanda" that is going to make a young client, Sophie so happy!
Lisa and I are now partnering to create an upcoming product giveaway for DelaFoto's "Show the LOVE" special on Valentine's weekend. With every sitting booked, clients will get a cuddly "mini" pillow of their furbaby as a timeless keepsake. I can't wait to see everyone's face light up when they get their special gift, all while contributing to Cayleb Senior Rescue!
Lovable Duo: Bodie & Desi
These adorable Shih Tzus are Bodie & Desi, another sweet duo to visit the studio at the end of 2014.
They were adopted together at 18 months old and raised as brothers. They bring their mom and dad tremendous joy. Capturing their distinct personalities and loving bond during the session was such a pleasure and the resulting prints, irresistible.
I've added a canvas of this image to the studio collection for visitors to enjoy and be inspired. Photos of furry best pals together is well worth any extra effort. I look forward to many more pairs in 2015!