Did you know that I love to capture beautiful wedding memories?

A special moment with Dad.

Planning a wedding can be stressful. There are so many details to check out and so many
decisions to make. Let us photograph your special day. We understand how important your
wedding day is, and we’ll deliver portraits you’ll cherish forever.

Getting ready for the Wedding Ceremony

We honor tradition and recognizes the importance of capturing your unique
personality on your wedding day.

Sneaking a Kiss while everyones eyes are closed

The flowers fade, the laughter and tears become sweet memories, the cake is eaten, but your
wedding portraits last forever.

Speechless!

Call Paul Maynard Photography at (303) 434-0822 now for wedding pricing. You’ve got so many other
details to take care of. Trust us to provide portraits you’ll love.

The Happily Married Couple

It matters not the industry, continuing education is extremely vital in any profession.  As Stephen Covey would say, it’s all a part of “Sharpening the Saw^®.”  Education keeps any professional up-to-date with new trends, new ideas and new technologies. Most importantly,  education opens up the door to networking opportunities.

This industry has evolved rapidly in the last 5-10 years. Just think of the film-to-digital transition- and one can only imagine the changes we’ve seen. More than ever, photographers are sharing information, and helping each other succeed – the ease of digital photography is making this even easier, because it allows us to give each other instant feedback/constructive criticism.

I am part of several photography groups, and I have to say this group is my favorite: The NO BS Photo Success Forum. This collection of photography pros is one of the best resources in the world of professional photography.  Members of this group worldwide come together in the spirit of collaboration. Everyone openly shares and learns – both in person and online.  The forum provides online trainings on lighting, posing, marketing, Adobe Photoshop^®, and almost any topic related to the business of photography. Two of my mentors are the founders of this group; Rob Provencher, of Westmount Photography & James Hodgins of James Hodgins Photography.  These two are business-savvy, brilliant photographers.  They are down-to-Earth people.  Their passion for photography runs deep, and I am honored to continue learning from them on a daily basis.  My NO BS membership has given me access to so much information, and I’ve met many new friends and mentors.

Each year this group has two major conferences; “The Niagra School of Imaging” and “The Inferno.” This month, I attended my first “Inferno” Conference in Nashville. All I can say is…WOW!  I learned how to better help brides schedule their day in and effort to REDUCE STRESS.  We learned how to better optimize the use of backgrounds, textures, and digital frames. I also learned about some of today’s most popular products for the High School Senior, and as a result of this conference – I will be running programs such as, “Dog Day with Santa” (because, like me, so many people are crazy about their pets). I will also be working with High School Marching bands and offering tasteful boudoir photo sessions (for all of you sexy people out there!).

I am committed to honing my craft and keeping abreast of the latest trends and innovations in photography.  This benefits my clients, and keeps me loving my profession.

Below are a few shots from the fun night shoots of “The Inferno” in Nashville, TN.  Each nigh of the conference, I ventured out on night shoots with fellow photographers. What a beautiful and “photogenic” city! We were so anamored, that we stayed out until the wee hours -shooting our butts off!  Enjoy!

Fisheye View of Nashville

Nashville Warped

Nashville Night Art

Senior Portraits are so much fun.  I love the creativity that a High School Senior brings to the photography session.  We shot these at Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Colorado.  It’s a great place for photographers.  I will be shooting a wedding there in a couple of weeks.  In the mean time.  Enjoy, and if you know anyone looking for High School Senior Portaits in the Littleton (subburb of Denver), Colorado.  Please let me know. More to come soon, as I have a few other ambassadors from other local schools. If you know a HS Senior who would make a great ambassador for Paul Maynard Photography in the South Denver Metro Area, let me know!

Are the details important on your wedding day?  As a wedding photographer, I believe the wedding details are very important.  When you look at your wedding album, and see all those little details.  They bring back many memories of your special day.  Don’t you agree?

Here are some details from past weddings I’ve had the pleasure to be a part of.  Tell me what you think.

Keepsake Glasses

Wedding Shoes

Groomsman Pocket Watch

A Love Letter from the Groom before the Wedding Ceremony.

The Brides Wedding Shoes

An original get away vehicle.

Wedding Dress & Wedding Flowers

The great thing about Colorado (littleton subburb of Denver) is how it can snow one day, and be clear the next day.  This is a great place to do outdoor portrait sessions.  This would be a great place to have a Colorado Wedding…hint, hint, hint.

Deer Valley Park in Littleton, Colorado

Deer Valley Park Littleton, Colorado

Deer Valley Park in Littleton, Colorado

The beauty of Colorado never amazes me.  Blue skies, flowers blooming, and snow.  I’ve lived in many places in Colorado.  Such as; Breckenridge, Silverthorne, Dillon, Frisco, Salida, and Littleton (subburb of Denver).  Every place has amazing photography oppotunities.  I love what I do, and sharing it with others.

Tulips in the Snow

Red Tulip with beeds of water.

Abondoned Bike in Littleton, Colorado

Foot prints in the snow.

The Snow Entrance

You gotta love the weather in Colorado during Spring time.  Deep blue skies, and with all the moisture we’ve been getting.  It makes for great photography.

I have not blogged in a long time.  There has been so much going on, and it’s time to get caught up.  I will be posting past engagements, portrait sessions, weddings, and other happenings.

Littleton, Colorado Spring Snow Storm

Snow & Spring

Downtown Denver Colorado Hotel

This was the setting for a afternoon wedding in Downtown Denver…The Magnolia Hotel

Hanging out before the Ceremony.

Bride & Groom take a moment to take it all in.

Katie, and her wedding dress.

The Pocket Watch

A Special Note to the Bride from the Groom.

The Bride & Groom Connected by the Veil.

The Groom sneaks in a thoughtful kiss.

A Reflection of the Bride & Grooms wine glass charms.

Eric, and Kimberly are expecting their first child in a week or two.  I had the pleasure of photographing a maternity session at their home.  We figured it would be easier on Kimberly in her home.  I brought my studio with me, and scouted out a location with enough room for the studio lights.  We found a spot in the finished basement that would give us the room to set up.   Here is what the location looked like:

Finished Basement Maternity Location

As you can see I had a few things I would have to work out in my post Photoshop work.  I am not one of those photographers that always says, “I’ll fix it in Photoshop”.  But, in this situation.  I didn’t have a choice.

The red wall looked really sharp, and wanted to stay with the same color scheme.  Here is what I came up with:

Red Wall Maternity Shoot in Castle Rock, Colorado

This next image is my favorite.  It really shows Eric’s love for his Son.  As a Father myself.  I really love it when a moment like this happens, and how people open themselves up to me.  These kind of moments are special, and keeps people grounded to what’s really important.

Maternity Session with loving Father to be.

I am so greatful to be a part Eric, and Kimberly’s life.  I am excited for their new journey into parenthood.

You don’t need to travel to New Orleans, Louisiana to celebrate Mardi Gras.  “Mardi Gras” (literally “Fat Tuesday”), the term has come to mean the whole period of activity related to those events.

Have you ever been to a Crawfish Boil?   My first Crawfish Boil was in a backyard in Breckenridge, Colorado.  This was my first experience to Crawfish, and now love Cajun food.

I host a Crawfish Boil every year around Mardi Gras, and all of our friends look forward to this fun event.  If you are looking for a get together with friends.  This is the way to do it.  You can either buy the crawfish (frozen) at the grocery store or you can also order crawfish live.

However, you do need to have the big crawfish pot.  My crawfish pot is so big that I have to keep it in the lawnmower shed.  I usually just put it on my stove top, and it takes up all 4 burners.  One of these days I will buy the outdoor burner.  This will make it easier to cook the crawfish.  One thing that I like about cooking the crawfish inside is the wonderful crawfish smell.  When you walk into my house.  You can smell and feel the spice when you breath.

I also make Gumbo, Jumbalaya, Red Beans & Rice, and Bread Pudding.  You can find all the receips on-line.

Do something different this year.  Invite all your friends, neighbors, and family.  You will have a lot of fun and enjoy some good food.

“Laissez les bons temps rouler!”  Is French for “Let the good times roll”.  You will hear this a lot during Mardi Gras.  So, get your beads, your cajun music, and cold beer.  Have fun, and don’t forget to take some photographs.

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