Category Archives: Babies

Denver Wedding Photographer :: Calvin Boy

Denver wedding photographer, Laura Gravelle, is considered a top  Denver wedding photographer and she photographs luxury weddings and engagement photos for all Colorado weddings including Estes Park, Vail, Aspen, Colorado Springs, Keystone, Beaver Creek and destination mountain weddings.  You can contact Laura for Colorado weddings, as your Denver wedding photographer, or any worldwide destination wedding by emailing laura@lauragravelle.com.  Please explore this website to see why Denver brides choose Laura Gravelle for their Colorado weddings.

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Photography Tips from Best Denver Wedding Photographer

Now Calvin is almost 2, and he would never ever sit still in a basket for a photo:)  I’m glad I captured these photos when I could! Read below for some photography tips I wrote. These tips are written about my son’s photos, but they are applicable to any type of photography client.
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We call him Cal Boy around the Gravelle house. He is the sweet little man in my life! As you can see, he is willing to be put through some ridiculous baby photo shoots so that his mom can have the satisfaction of capturing these sweet little memories! What a trooper! I had just finished another photography session at my home studio, so I thought I should quick capture a few shots of my own little guy at 10.5 months old.

As a Denver wedding photographer, I get so busy taking photos of other clients. I have to make it a priority to set up photo shoots for my own kids. I got started in this business when I had my first little girl, Lily, and I wanted to get fantastic photos of her. I studied and studied and practiced and practice. Are you a mom out there who just wants to get great photos of your own children? Check out these photography tips in my FAQ post and then some more below -

1. Find the best light in the room. This is usually just next to a large window. Place your baby or child so that the light is shining either directly on their face or from the side. For these photos, I just used my dining room where I had a large sliding door just off to camera right. The soft light was illuminating Calvin and bringing out the catch lights in his eyes. I angled him towards the window a little bit more a few times during our baby photo shoot until I got the light to bring out that little sparkle in his eye – because that is what brings so much emotion into a photo.

2. Focus right on the child’s eyes. If you are using a DSLR camera, toggle the red focus point that you will see when looking through your viewfinder and put it smack dab on their eye. That often should be the sharpest point of your photo and this is how to achieve that look!

3. Get the focus point set and then lean out from the camera and get the child to smile! It’s all about the interaction because then the looks that the child gives are authentic and natural rather than the classic “cheese” shot.

4. The photos will stand out as extra special by using some creative photography props. This can be as simple as incorporating some baskets, hats, and blankets. You can use the same background and get very different look photos just by switching around the photography props.

Go ahead and experiment and post some of your photos to my Laura Gravelle Photography facebook page. I would love to see what you come up with!

These photos of my little Calvin boy absolutely melt my heart! I am so thankful for my job and that I get to include my own little sweethearts in front of the lens.



Attention all Denver brides, if you are planning an upcoming wedding in Colorado, please contact me to be your Colorado wedding photographer by emailing me at laura@lauragravelle.com. I shoot weddings in Denver, weddings in Aspen, weddings in Estes Park, weddings in Vail, weddings in Colorado Springs, and all Colorado mountain destination weddings.

I’ve made another great post about Adobe Lightroom photography editing tips.  Check it out!

Bronson O. :: Baby

Colorado wedding photographer, Laura Gravelle, is considered a top Denver wedding photographer for Colorado weddings such as Estes Park, Vail, Aspen, Colorado Springs, Keystone, Beaver Creek and all destination weddings. You can contact Laura for all Colorado weddings, to be your Denver wedding photographer, and for destination weddings by emailing laura@lauragravelle.com. Please look around to see why brides planning Colorado weddings choose Laura Gravelle as their Colorado wedding photographer and Denver wedding photographer.
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A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to travel from Denver back to my hometown. While I was there, I had the opportunity to meet little Bronson Michael. His mom, Kelsey, was hoping that we could do a newborn photography session while I was home, but Bronson’s due date landed right in the middle of my trip. Our fingers were crossed that it would work out. Thankfully, for the sake or our newborn portrait session and the sake of his pregnant mom, Bronson was born a few weeks early. This little guy put up with me, his mom, and his grandma all prodding and poking him into various poses for hours on end! What a trooper! It was completely worth it to get these precious little photos that Mike and Kelsey can cherish for the rest of Bronson’s life. Bronson probably already looks a lot bigger even since we took these images.

If you are pregnant and would like either maternity or newborn baby photographs, please contact me at laura@lauragravelle.com I also offer a belly and baby package that includes a maternity and newborn photography session with a significant savings built right in. Typically, a newborn session is best scheduled in the first 10 days of life. The little babies are still in that sleepy, sleepy stage of life and we can maneuver them into the cutest little poses. I tell new moms to plan on 3 hours for a newborn session. It seems like a lot, but between diaper changes, feedings, and snuggling the baby back to sleep, it can easily take up to that amount of time. I will gladly take care of your little baby during that time so that new moms can just rest. Seriously, take a nap, read a book, whatever helps you relax for a few moments during that tiring time of life!

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Denver, Colorado baby and newborn images with fingers and toes

To see more of Bronson’s cute little fingers, toes, and lips, just click on the slideshow below.

For brides planning Colorado weddings, please contact me to be your Colorado wedding photographer by emailing laura@lauragravelle.com. I am a Denver wedding photographer and for destination weddings in the mountains like Estes Park, Beaver Creek, Aspen, Vail, Keystone and Colorado Springs.

Colorado Wedding Photographer :: Gabby G.

Colorado wedding photographer, Laura Gravelle, is considered an award winning Denver wedding photographer for Colorado weddings in Estes Park, Vail, Aspen, Colorado Springs, Keystone, Beaver Creek and all destination weddings. You can contact Laura for all Colorado weddings, to be your Denver wedding photographer, and for destination weddings by emailing laura@lauragravelle.com. Please look around to see why brides planning Colorado weddings choose Laura Gravelle as their Colorado wedding photographer and Denver wedding photographer.
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At 10 months old, these big, gorgeous blue eyes are bound to catch attention everywhere! Seriously, look how beautiful she is!

Since Michigan is absolutely freezing right now, we did a warm indoor studio photography session and were able to capture these sweet family and baby photos.

Being a baby photographer is one of my favorite parts of my job. Once children get a little older, they know the word “cheese” and know that it means to quick paste on that fake smile! Babies crawl or walk around, exploring their world, and give me looks that tend to be as natural as it gets. I often photograph babies every three months from the time they are a newborn to the time they have their first birthday party. At the end of that first year, I custom design albums that show the babies growth during the first year of their life. They change so quickly and it is such a wonderful way to remember those tiny baby toes, fingers, and chubby cheeks and thighs! I do offer a Baby and Belly Package that offers a significant savings on the first year of life sessions. Please see my pricing page for more information.

I have to say, I especially love the baby photos with the brown and pink tutu! This tutu was custom made for me to add to my stash of photography props. If you have a little girl, anywhere from newborn to early elementary age and would like your own tutu custom made for her, email Heather at babydoll1204@yahoo.com Just add a cute headband or bow, simple shirt, and girlie slippers and you have a little girl outfit that will have everybody oohing and aahing!

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For brides planning Colorado weddings, please contact me to be your Colorado wedding photographer by emailing laura@lauragravelle.com. I am an award winning Denver wedding photographer and do destination weddings in the mountains like Estes Park, Beaver Creek, Aspen, Vail, Keystone and Colorado Springs.

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