princess in white
Boulder, Colorado
We’ve done photoshoots at Chautauqua Park before, but this time we wanted to explore the realm of fantasy composites. This Boulder park provides us with a solid foundation of lush greenery and a beautiful view of the Flatiron mountains. Although parking may be limited, our experience has shown that you don’t need to venture far on this hiking trail to capture stunning photographs! That’s why this location is immensely popular among local Boulder photographers for portrait sessions, senior photoshoots, and even wedding photography.
Thus far, the spring of 2023 in Colorado has brought forth a series of rainy days, posing a challenge to schedule photoshoots without getting drenched. Thankfully, we managed to select a day characterized by cloudy skies and a low chance of rain. The cloud cover served as an excellent diffuser for the sun, granting us abundant opportunities to capture images in locations that would typically be less than ideal due to lighting conditions.
However, before even considering a location, we had to establish a concept. Carly dedicated several days to sourcing an outfit and crown that would perfectly complement our model. Yet, we didn’t settle for a mediocre dress; we painstakingly hand-sewed exquisite purple butterflies onto the fabric, creating a one-of-a-kind and enchanting fantasy ensemble. The commitment to these themes and the quest for suitable attire extends beyond this point. Carly invests her heart and soul into the editing process, ensuring these photos receive the utmost attention and care.
the edit
Creating a fantasy composite demands additional time and investment to craft a captivating photograph. We often become immersed in the editing process, dedicating three or more hours to perfecting a single image. From our perspective, the effort, determination, and emotional investment we pour into each edit are truly worthwhile.
Please take note: Composite photography involves utilizing or merging multiple unique images to generate a new composition. Hence, not everything you see with our photos can be captured at Chatauqua Park without some assistance from Photoshop or editing tools.