This has to be our favorite family photo shoot of the fall season. We photographed Jenn & Bryan’s wedding several years ago, so it was wonderful to get to hang out with them again and catch up! Their little boy Quinn is such a little angel and we had the best time shooting their family portraits.
FYI – Past clients are eligible for future discounts on all shoots (Family, Baby, Johnny Girl, Senior Portraits, etc.)!
I (Jewels) used to tend bar at the Seawell Ballroom in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, while I was getting my cosmetology training. It’s a beautiful and versatile room that I have seen decorated more ways than I could possibly count. They do weddings, fund-raisers, and corporate events, to name a few.
When they asked me to co-produce their first-ever fashion show/fund-raiser to benefit the costume department, I was thrilled! Of course, I got Jeff involved to photograph it, and it was an event like no other! All the models were members of DCPA and graciously volunteered their time to take part in this unique fashion show. They all wore costumes from Denver’s own costume cache, and displayed them beautifully! The production team designed the show, fitted the models, picked the music, wrote the script, and coordinated with the tech staff, caterers, and attendees to make this event a huge success.
Each model sold tickets to fill a table and decorated them in the style of what their costume was to be. This Ladies luncheon was sold-out and a riot, being MC’d by Reggie Rivers, a former Denver Bronco.
This event made me feel as though I have come full-circle with the Seawell Ballroom having bartended, attended an event, produced an event as production staff, and have attended as a vendor (at their annual wedding vendor showcase). It felt great to be behind the scenes again, doing a show…and a fun one at that!
Venue: The Seawell Ballroom / DCPA
Caterer: Epicurian Catering
1. We live for Halloween…
2. We were married at the Denver Botanic Gardens in the Romantic Garden.
3. Jeff’s hot rod magazine collection is out of control!
4. We have a son named Johnny Bones – really!
5. We met at the Ogden Theater while working in the music business.
6. Our 1st Date was a motorcycle ride through Golden & Morrison.
7. We are dog-lovers and have two Rhodesian Ridgebacks – Rumble & Daisy Mae.
8. We got engaged in the river at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, Buena Vista, CO.
9. Growing up, Jeff was the bratty little brother, while Jewels was the oldest and ring-leader over 5 younger brothers.
10. We like all kinds of music – as long as it doesn’t suck.
11. We enjoy doing yard work together.
12. Lakeside is one of our most favorite hidden gems.
13. We are both addicted to Facebook.
14. We love breakfast at noon.
15. It’s our dream to have a house/studio/shop on acreage in the country.
16. We appreciate good tattoos.
17. We believe that life is a journey, not a destination – enjoy the ride!
18. “Our Song” is “We Belong Together” by Richie Valens.
19. We are huge basketball fans – go Nuggets!
20. We are Artists through & through and exploit our talents at every opportunity.
21. Jeff drives a 1951 Mercury and Jewels drives a 1954 Chevy pickup – both black!
22. Jeff is a Denver Native while Jewels is a California Girl.
23. Jeff has been a professional photographer since 1994, starting his career in the music & fashion industries.
24. Jewels is an Artist of hair, makeup, body painting, henna tattoos, and extreme makeup.
25. We love movies and consider ourselves quite the critics.
