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Welcome to Dave Z's blog!

"Many years ago, I attended an exhibit at the Modern Museum of Art in New York City. In their display, the artists had replicated a 1960s-era nursing home hospital room from Siberia. The setting was lighted by gentle window light and completely still except for the sound of a slide machine marking time as it flashed photograph after photograph on the wall in front of the empty bed in their room. 

You see, when people get old and sick and find themselves in a nursing home, they become increasingly isolated. This increased isolation leads to increased levels of anxiety and depression. A doctor found that if the nursing home staff built a slideshow from the patient’s photo albums and played it for 15 minutes a day, it would lift the patient out of his or her depression, and this became a form of treatment. 

That is the moment I fell in love with photography. I fell in love with it because of its unique capability to capture and preserve the places we’ve been, the people we’ve known and loved, and the moments we’ve shared with them. It is vital to our well-being.”

-Dave Z.

 

 

 

Maternity Portraits

Kristina is due August 4th! Her grandmother wanted her to have a maternity portrait session to capture this incredible time of her life. Here are some of my most favorite maternity portraits from my maternity photography session with her today. -dz

Maternity Photography

Denver Maternity Portraits
Denver Maternity Portraits
Denver Maternity Portraits

Maternity Portrait Photography

I love working with expectant mothers to capture the essence of motherhood. Here is one of my favorite images from my maternity photography session I had today with Michelle . -dz

Maternity Photography

Denver Maternity Photography

Terrace Gardens at Dove Valley Wedding Photos

Lucretia and Mike met about five years ago at a friend’s pirate party. After the party Mike told a friend “I am going to marry that girl”. Well - that is exactly what he did. Lucretia and Mike were married at The Terrance Gardens at Dove Valley surrounded by loving family and friends. Here are some of my favorite wedding photos from their day.

Wedding Photography
Wedding Photos

The Terrace at Dove Gardens Wedding Photos

The Terrace at Dove Gardens Wedding Photos

The Terrace at Dove Gardens Wedding Photos

July 8, 2010 - 8:55 am Lucretia James - Oh my gosh! The pics on the blog are GREAT! It's awesome that you put a few up for us to whet our appetite until we can see all the rest. You and Linda were so great to work with, and very professional. I can't wait to see the rest of the magic you worked when the others come in in a few weeks. Thank you!! :-D Lucreti

Studio Engagement Photos, Erin and Steve

I like talking engagement photos outside around Denver but sometimes a couple wants to take it inside for some studio engagement photos so having a photography studio in downtown Denver really helps and is a great complement to an outside shoot. Here are some of my favorite studio engagement photos from Erin and Steve’s studio engagement photo session.

Studio Engagement Photos
Studio Engagement Photos
Studio Engagement Photos

Red Rocks Amphitheater Engagement Photos

Tina and Brian are from Mount Vernon WA but are getting married this October in Denver. While they were in town this week we went up to Morrison to take some Red Rocks engagement photos. Here are some of my favorites from their session (but it was hard to pick there were sooo many). -dz

Engagement Photos

Red Rocks Amphitheater Engagement Photos
Red Rocks Amphitheater Engagement Photos
Red Rocks Amphitheater Engagement Photos Red Rocks Amphitheater Engagement Photos
Red Rocks Amphitheater Engagement Photos

April 9, 2010 - 11:30 am Tina - The pictures are beautiful and I can't wait to see the rest! Thank you for making more time for us, we had fun. -Tina & Brian

Clover Diary for MAC

If you are a getting married, it is a great idea to keep a diary to document the days leading up to your wedding and the moments after. If you are a MAC user Clover Diary for MAC, a simple MAC diary software, is a great option. It provides basic functions to write a diary like calendar view, password protection, and so on. It also has features that help to remind you write in your diary everyday.

In addition it can make html files, so you can add your diary page to your home page. This software is “Donation-ware”. If you want to use it, please make a donation to a charity like such as the Red Cross, UNICEF, any organization you are interested in.

Executive Portraits

I was commissioned by an out of state graduate school to shoot an executive portrait of their alumni chair for their Website and upcoming reunion. Here is one of my favorite shot from my professional portrait session with him.

Executive Portraits

Executive Portraits

Quality Hill Bridal Show 2010

Pink Fog Studios is proud to announce that it will participate in The Quality Hill Bridal Show, January 31, 2010 at the Grant Humphrey’s Mansion located at 770 Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO. The Quality Hill Bridal Show is Denver’s premier bridal showcase and is free for brides, couples and their guests. There will be incredible food from Colorado’s top caterers, an incredible goodie bag for all who participate, and of course Pink Fog Studios. We’ll be in the Sun Room located next to Denver’s Biscuits and Berries (yummy), Colorado’s #1 recommended caterer. See you at the show!

Wedding Photography
Wedding Photos

Denver First Friday Art Walk, Denver Art Walk

Denver First Friday Art Walk, Denver Art Walk, Art Walk Denver

Stop by Pink Fog Studios during a Denver First Friday Art Walk and experience the work of Denver photographer and artist Dave Z.  It is a great time to interact with one Denver’s top photographers, discuss Dave’s recent work, and to acquire fine art prints. We are always open for Denver Art Walk. We look forward to meeting you!

You can find us on the River North Art District Field Guide. We are #27 - the little camera. Download RiNo Field Guide & Poster.

We are located at 3309 Blake Street #111, between 33rd and 34th. Look for our sign outside and the black awning.

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About the River North Art District, or RiNo for short

Located just north of downtown, the River North Art District includes a remarkable concentration of creative businesses, including architects, art galleries, designers, furniture makers, illustrators, painters, media artists, photographers, sculptors, and an array of studio spaces. The official nickname for the district is “RiNo,” pronounced rhino! Created from the first two letters of the neighborhood RiverNorth.

Situated along the Platte River Bike Path, getting to and around RiNo is fun and easy. The arts district is located near Coors Field and LoDo. Walkers and cyclists can take exits on 31st St. and 38th Ave. to easily land in the heart of RiNo. By car, the district is easily accessible via I-70 or I-25 off of exits for Brighton Blvd. or Washington Street. Easy-to-use RiNo field guides are available.

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Mexican American Wedding, Alicia and Felix

Alicia and Felix were married on Saturday and had a Mexican American wedding that was full of lots of love, fun, and laughter. Here are some of my favorite wedding photos from their special day.

Mexican Wedding Traditions

Mexican American Wedding

Mexican American Wedding

Mexican American Wedding

Wedding Photography
Wedding Photos