Category Archives: Colorado Headshot Photography

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Colorado Portrait Session ~ at the Highlands Ranch Mansion

colorado kids portrait session highlands ranch mansionI first met Maggie this summer when I toured the newly renovated historic Highlands Ranch Mansion – she happens to be the head honcho over there at the beautifully restored 1930′s-style Mansion. And she’s ah-mazing! We already had the opportunity to work together in July collaborating on an incredible Great Gatsby-inspired style shoot (currently under wraps, but I’ll share soon :) So when Maggie called me recently wanting to hire me to do her family photos, I was absolutely thrilled. Because in the short time that I’ve gotten to know Maggie and her husband Garret, I also had the opportunity to meet their three boys. And these kids are beyond beyond. Three gorgeous towhead blond boys – a two year old and his six-year-old twin brothers. – and they are gregarious and full of energy and SO much fun. They exude personality out of every. single. pore. I just adore this entire family. You will too – brace yourself for some big love.

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Vendor Spotlight – JS Design Custom

custom design fall wedding stationaryI was first introduced to js design custom when one of my brides sent me a copy of her invitation. The invite, along with the reply card and save the date, arrived all tucked inside a plain unassuming manila envelope, and I was completely unprepared for what was inside. It was jaw-dropping. Literally. I mean, I had seen beautiful invitations, letterpress embossed invitations gorgeously printed on velvety papers ..  but this was so completely different and unique. Unlike anything I had ever seen. And given my obsession with –I mean ‘appreciation of’– beautiful paper products, I was completely blown away by the work inside.

I recently had the opportunity to photograph Julie at her boutique storefront located in the Workshops Building near Denver’s Cherry Creek neighborhood. She wanted some updated product shots, as well as a few headshots for her brand new website that she’ll be launching soon. Here’s my favorite – isn’t she stunning?  Hair and makeup were expertly done by the talented Carissa of Carissa Beauty. denver colorado professional headshot portrait Julie Sandusky is one of the most talented and creative people I know. Billed as a ‘paper and product architect’, she is able to transform a client’s vision into a complete  collection of one-of-a-kind stationary and specialty products. With meticulous attention to detail, Julie is always looking for ways to create unique collections.  If you are looking for custom designed elements for your wedding or event – stationary, invitations, table numbers, escort cards, menu cards, thank you notes, maps, welcome baskets, ceremony programs, favors, centerpieces.. or whatever else you can imagine – give Julie a call. And be sure to visit her website for a healthy dose of inspiration.

I’ve featured samples of some of her work on the Colorado wedding photographer blog before and the range of her work is extensive – from a bright modern wedding collection to a vintage romance wedding collection (and everything in between :)  Here are a few of her collections that we photographed last week -

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Colorado Portrait Photographer ~ Senior Portraits

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Congratulations Class of 2010! Just wanted to share a few images from one of my favorite high school senior portrait sessions from earlier this year. I love working with high school seniors – they’re so much fun to shoot and I love to custom-tailor their photo session to really reflect their personality. So when Natalie contacted me and mentioned her horse, Hershey, I was so excited! I love that perfect end-of-day light filtering through the grasses.. and she’s such a natural model in front of the camera, vibrant and adorable.. (so is Hershey :)

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We are currently accepting applications from Colorado high school Juniors for our senior model program – if you are interested in being a spokesmodel for Autumn Burke Photography senior portraits, please contact the studio.

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Denver Portrait Photographer ~ Headshots

dramatic events headshotA couple months ago I attended a networking luncheon up at Della Terra in Estes Park (if you haven’t had a chance to check out this incredible wedding venue, you must. Seriously. Must.) The event featured food catered by Jubilations Catering, a delectable assortment of desserts by Rachel at Intricate Icings, and gorgeous floral arrangements and centerpieces by Nicole at Swank Stems. As part of the event I got paired up to photograph headshots of the oh-so-talented Colorado wedding coordinator Michelle Gillette. Michelle is the owner and mastermind behind Dramatic Events, a full-service boutique wedding planning company based in Denver. Here are a few of Michelle along with Catherine Durante, also part of the Dramatic Events team. Aren’t they adorable? Here are a few of my favorites..

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Denver Portrait Photographer ~ Studio Headshots

denver headshot photographyJust a few headshots from a recent portrait session at the studio.. Jojo is a classical musician (she plays the violin, viola, and piano)  and wanted some updated portraits of herself, as well as a few with her instrument. She is so natural in front of the camera – completely relaxed and at ease. I love these dramatic shots of her in front of my velvety curtain – gorgeous!

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