Thank you for taking the time to view images from Keri Doolittle Photography. Now, a little bit about me...
I am currently transitioning to the Denver, Colorado area and look forward to meeting lots of new clients and friends. I have a beautiful family...a very supportive husband, Mark and two beautiful sons, Ryland (3 years) and Easton (1 year)! I truly enjoy what I do and I hope you will enjoy reading through my blog!
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NEW!! My new promo video is LIVE!! Check it out on this post: PROMO VIDEO
My old blog will still be accessable at this URL if you’d like to search through past images and old posts. :-)
Jackie, from Jax Creations, and I are teaming up to offer this awesome workshop for ONE day ONLY!!
workshop includes 70 page workshop manual, light refreshments and the knowledge and talent of TWO fabo photogs!
Do have you have a DSLR camera and want to learn how to take great pictures of your kids?
Have you had your camera for a while and you are frustrated that your pictures are not looking as you imagined?
Are you tired of reading technical manuals for your camera that don’t answer basic question: how to just take a better picture?
Do your images sit on your camera card for months, never downloaded or very disorganized on your computer?
What is an Oh Snap! Workshop?
Many parents purchase DSLR camera in hopes of not missing a moment of their children’s lives, but are not totally satisfied with the images when they appear on their computer screen. They just want their images to be better.
Oh Snap! is a workshop that teaches parents how to take better pictures of their kids. It focuses on concepts you can easily put into practice, just by understanding lighting, composition, perspective and age appropriate techniques. Participants will walk away with a 70 page presentation manual that includes both in depth details and quick tips for common situations which will help them improve their photos immediately… just by taking the time to assess light, change up their angle, and remember a few quick tips.
Topics include:
* training your eye to find the light,
* composition and perspective,
* lens and focal length selection,
* tips for great images at any age
* output: downloading, storage and printing
* high level review of exposure
* auto and semi-manual settings
All you need to do is Bring your camera and bring your questions!
Oh Snap! Workshop is only $99 and limited to 20 participants.
Attendees must pay a $50 non-refundable deposit and the remaining balance of $49 will be due 1 week prior to the workshop date.
Comment below if you are interested or email me for further details: keridoolittlephotography@gmail.com
This past rainy Saturday I did a mentoring session for the wonderful Susan of Inharmony Studios, who is based out of the Johnstown/Loveland, CO area. We had such a wonderful time and had some great conversations about business, marketing, life and photography. Saturday turned out to be a pretty gloomy day, so we cancelled the evening model shoot, but still ventured out and got some awesome profile pics for Susan! Susan is a former teacher turned photographer, which is the exact route that I took when I moved to Phoenix. She is completely invested an passionate about her art and will do an excellent job of getting her biz off and running. Susan – I wish you all the best in your new business venture, you’ll rock it, girl! If you are in need of a photographer in the Loveland/Johnstown area, check out here work and shoot her an email.
If you are interested in a mentoring session, just go to my website and visit the About/Mentoring section.
Enjoy your pictures, Susan, you are beautiful!
Lindsay and Austin got married last Saturday and it was absolutely beautiful! It was my first wedding in Denver and I couldn’t be more pleased with the images and the awesome ladies who helped me out. Phipps Mansion has actually been sold and Lindsay and Austin’s wedding is one of the last weddings that will be held at that venue. Hopefully, it will re-open again as a wedding venue because it is a beautiful place to get married!
Lindsay and Austin, you are still probably still enjoying the Aruba sunshine, but I wanted to thank you for letting me be a part of your special day, you two are wonderful!!
Here are all the wonderful vendors who made this day a smashing success:
Photographer: Keri Doolittle Photography, second and third shooting was Tracy Carolyn Photography and Katie Derus Photography
Wedding Coordinator: Wendie @ Let’s Plan It
Venue: Phipps Mansion
Caterer: Catering by Design
DJ: Josh Moen
Florist: D’Clement
Cakecups: Gigi’s Cupcakes
Officiant: Susie Grade
Lindsay and Austin opted to see each other before the ceremony, which made the photography timeline seamless. What a beautiful location!
This series of images was captured by Tracy, love the emotion.
We had about 30 minutes after the ceremony to walk around the grounds and get some fantastic images of Lindsay and Austin!
This past week my sister, Kristin, and her two little daughters, Layne and Lucy, came to visit us for about 5 days. We had a BLAST and the kiddos did fabulous! Here are some of the fun things we did around town (thank you to Layne for helping me remember all of these): went to the park, went to the cupcake store (Nomelie Cupcakes), took some pictures, Wildlife Experience, Parker Days Carnival, Bowling/Arcade, went to the Falcon Pub Brewery, ran through the sprinklers and got haircuts at Snip-It’s. PHEW!!!
Here are a few snapshots from our adventure.
Our next adventure starts Wednesday, when we travel up to Spokane for the 6th Annual Doolittle Scramble and to shoot a beautiful wedding at Elkin’s Resort!
Last weekend I shot Lindsay and Austin’s wedding at Phipps Mansion. I am just lovin’ the pictures! Here is one of my favs! Much more to come next week.
PLUS, the BIG REVEAL of my new branding and blog!!!
First of all, congrats to Holly Clouse for winning my $10 Starbucks gift card just for leaving a comment on my last blog post. Fun fun!
These are a couple set-up shots from a wedding I did back in May in Phoenix, AZ. My second-shooter for the day, the ever-so-fabulous Jeanette, took a snapshot of me and what my set-up was for a few formal images and I did the same in return. Both of us were set up in the same location, she was behind the couple, but up on the first floor of the hotel. Amazing what two totally different angles can do to an image.
Here is the first image of me getting a very formal, straight-on picture:
Here is the second image of Jeanette on the first floor, shooting down a the couple (same location as where I was). This resulting image isn’t the EXACT same as the set-up shot, but she asked them to kiss shortly after.
Having a second-shooter is an absolute must for me when I shoot weddings. The variety of images and compositions for two sets of artists is amazing and it most definitely benefits each bride in getting some different points-of-view. Thanks Jeanette!!
This past Friday, some of my friends came into town for a little shin-dig and stayed with us on Friday night…I love it when we have visitors! In fact, round 2 is going to show up in about 6 hours…my sister and nieces will be here all week, I am so excited!! Back to the story…one of the guys who came to visit is Joe Beckman. He is a fabulous entrepreneur from Minneapolis, MN. He has created an amazing website called Papa-Gio, who’s mission is to honor dads who are involved and inspire dads to get involved in the lives of their kids. AWESOME! Joe wrote a wonderful article about Father’s Day gift ideas…NOTE: although this article is specifically written for the area of the Twin-Cities, the ideas are universal and can be applied no matter where you live.
ALSO…I would LOVE some feedback…if you have some other Father’s Day gift ideas, please leave me a comment and a $10 Starbucks gift card will get mailed to a random commentor!!
Here is Joe’s article, thank you Joe for contributing!
“Becoming a father is easy enough, but being one can be very rough”
~Wilhelm Busch
Although Father’s Day sits lower on the “important holiday and events totem pole” (right below Halloween, and right above Boxing Day) every year I see it being publicly celebrated more and more. The reason? Dads are playing more of an active and present role in the lives of their kids then ever before, and it is being recognized.
There are many ways that you can show the dad in your life how much you love him. However, I challenge you to think a little outside of the box this year. Novelty items are fun, and a great “stocking stuffer” idea from the kids, (see http://www.papa-gio.net/store) but if you really want to raise the stakes and show him how much you appreciate everything that he does I say pick a gift that will create some memories.
If your dad is anything like me, he appreciates hanging out with his buddies, his kids, and his wife. Below are a few gift ideas, broken down into the aforementioned categories that he will appreciate for months/years to come.
For Dads who love to hang out with their buddies:
~ Pair up with another wife/wives and go in on something they can all enjoy together. A night out with the boys is hard to come by, and whether you plan it with neighbors, co-workers, or his college buddies, he will revel in the fact that all of the planning has been taken care of.
1. Baseball tickets & tailgating necessities. ~ Beers, brats, and baseball…need I say more? Idea: St. Paul Saints (http://www.saintsbaseball.com)
2. Music concert ~Main stage, independent clubs, and outdoor festivals. Air guitar required
3. Brewery Tour ~ Mmmmm….Beer
For Dads who love to hang out with their kids
~ Some dads live for spending time with their kids, but because of difficult schedules they are not able to connect with them one-on-one as much as they would like. Give the gift of dad/kidquality time, and give yourself a little break. Win-Win.
1. Hangin’ with the little ones (infant-6)!
Ideas: Papa Time! event (by Papa Gio http://www.papa-gio.net/papa-time
2. Chillin’ with the older ones
Ideas: Visit a museum: (http://www.thebakken.org)
3. Enjoyin’ nature with the adventure seekers:
Camping excursion : (http://www.exploreminnesota.com/)
For Dads who love to hang out with their significant other
~Recharge the batteries a little by spending time together as a couple. Set up the sitter arrangements, pick a destination, find a sexy dress and go!
1. Formal Date Night ~ Italian is always a winner
2. Informal Date Night ~ Burgers, karokee, dancing. Could be very fun!
3. “Stay”cation ~ I suggest 2 day minimum. Sleeping in might just be the highlight.
Idea: Chambers Hotel (http://www.chambershotel.com/)
Bottom line is that a little time and energy can go a long way. He’ll appreciate the thoughtfulness, feel validated as a dad, and most likely return the favor for you, the mama, May of next year.
Thanks for reading! Happy Father’s Day to you and/or the Papa in your life!
Joe Beckman
Founder and Chief Papa ~ Papa Gio LLC
OK, my first time to Washington Park in Denver…BEAUTIFUL!!! Ryan informed me that I would need a pretty hefty down payment to live in a house along the park. Well, that is not anytime soon, but maybe once we hit the Denver Lottery! 
Ryan and Katie were another couple who completed the Hitched at the Highlands race, which was put on by Happy Cakes Bakeshop and other local wedding vendors. I just loved spending the evening with these two, they both reminded my of my brother and sister-in-law, which felt a bit like home. Ryan and Katie have a beautiful and quaint mountain wedding planned for July and I cannot be more happy for the both of them.
I wish you both the very best, I had a great time photographing your engagement session!
This shot nearly got me run-over by several bikers (TOTALLY worth it, though). lol.
This will be an exciting month for publications for me…first, on deck, is my first national publication in MMA Magazine (MMA = Mixed Martial Arts). I photographed a boudoir session for McKenna Ashley, a few months ago, at The Valley Ho Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ. She was a beautiful model and super sweet to work with. She has done a wonderful job of promoting herself and it got both of us some national exposure in MMA Magazine. My work is featured on the front page of her 5-page spread and one image on the inside. Congrats Miss McKenna, you are a beauty!!
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