Denver Wedding Photographer - Kelli Nixon Photography

E-Session Denver {Kim & Michael}

Bill — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:00:23 +0000

There is nothing better between bride and groom and their photographers than an instant connection with ease of conversation and laughter. There is a comfort level that will show in the images– one that cannot be mimicked. This “magic” was evident when Bill and I met with Kim and Micheal! They are getting married this 8-5-12, and Bill and I can hardly wait to shoot their wedding. They are so in love and completely fun! They truly appreciate the greatness of where we live, and wanted to capture that in their pictures. We had a fun, urban e-session, and their wedding will capture the sheer grandeur of the Colorado Rockies (you’ll have to wait to see which mountain venue they have chosen!).

Columbia SC Wedding Photography Workshop

Bill — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:25:34 +0000

Friday April 27, 2012 – Saturday April 28, 2012

109 Shoreline Drive

Map and Directions | Register

Description:

The BUSINESS AND ARTISTRY of WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

$890 ($640 until 3/31/12)

DATES: April 27 & 28

TIME: 10:30 am – 9:00pm (The workshop schedule is determined by changing lighting situations for the best possible learning environment)

CLASS CAPACITY: 16 seats (ONLY 12 left –Hurry!) REGISTER AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

During this two-day workshop, you will spend time with Bill and Kelli Nixon, from Kelli Nixon Photography, out of Denver, CO. EXTREME LEARNING is a hands-on, participatory, small group setting, providing you with the information, resources and skills you will need to run a successful wedding photography business. You’ll be providing your clients with beautiful wedding images they will treasure over their lifetime. We’ll teach you from our experience shooting over 350 weddings. Over the past seven years, we’ve refined our skills and processes, allowing us more freedom and time to enjoy family while having a highly profitable, and FUN business together!

You will leave this workshop with a huge advantage over the ever-growing competition in this industry. We will teach you business management practices and shooting skills in a fun, relaxed, hands-on atmosphere.

Here’s some of what we will cover:

BUSINESS KNOW-HOW:

getting started
how to (and not to) price your service
equipment lists
computers and software
backups and storage
correspondence & contracts
interviewing with the bride and groom
post-production workflow – Lightroom
delivering the product
storing images long-term
finding your ideal wedding clients

THE BIG DAY:

wedding day start to finish
anticipate the moments and capture them as they happen
stress-free group portraits
creating art with the bride and groom
getting the shot – in-camera so that you don’t have to use Photoshop in post-production
how to ROCK the reception
working with other vendors
making the light work for you in ANY situation

INCLUDES: Class time, on-location shooting with models, workshop booklet, snacks and drinks, lunch both days, our contracts and correspondence, and a copy of our favorite photography book.

WHAT TO BRING: A way to take notes, your DSLR camera with batteries charged, flash(es), memory card, at least one lens (more if you have them) and a willingness to learn.

WHAT ABOUT DINNER? We will go to Chipotle on Harbison Blvd for dinner. Plus, there’s a Starbucks right next door.

PREREQUISITES: A basic, working knowledge of your camera.

** Bill has shot with all brands of cameras and can quickly figure out almost any setting that you need. Kelli has an extensive knowledge of Nikon equipment. So bring any brand DSLR that you intend to shoot with and we can help.

Yacht Cove Clubhouse

Yacht Cove is located in Irmo, SC right on Lake Murray. Just minutes from the dam and downtown Irmo.

109 Shoreline Drive
Columbia
SC
29212
USA
Map and Directions

Website: http://www.yachtcoveclubhouse.com/event_info.html
Contact: Ellen Scully
Phone: (803) 414-2690

Evergreen, CO {Lindsay and Chad}

Bill — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:50:21 +0000

To say we’re excited about shooting Lindsay and Chad’s wedding this Summer would be a bit of an understatement. Their wedding is being held at Cielo at Castle Pines which is one of our very favorite venues. Last year, we shot there twice and it is stunning. Check out our shoots from 2011.

Cielo is only part of the reason we’re excited. Lindsay and Chad are the biggest part. They are two beautiful people, inside and out. They have been together for eight years their love for one another is simply beautiful. The way they interact and laugh is so refreshing.

At the session, they brought their dog, Reggie. He is such a sweet guy. Check out a few of our favorite photos from their engagement session and stay tuned (for several months) for their wedding coming up this Summer.

Are your wedding photos being Pinterest-ed

Bill — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:52:30 +0000

As Pinterest grows, often photographers would want to see if their stuff is getting pinned. Pinterest is a unique social media site in that it is photo-driven. Us wedding photographers are also photo-driven, so it is a match made in heaven. Here is how you would check to see if your wedding photography is getting pinned on Pinterest.

In a browser, copy and paste this link: http://pinterest.com/source/kellinixon.com Remove the “kellinixon.com” part and replace it with your own URL. That’s it. It is super simple to see who is pinning your wedding photos on the site.

p.s. Don’t be sad to see very few. As of this post, we only have a few pins. We need to increase those numbers, so start pinning us!

Historic Eisenhower Chapel – {Caitlin & Chad}

Bill — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:14:51 +0000

The Historic Eisenhower Chapel was one of many chapels on the Lowry Air Force Base and now part of the Lowry Town Center and was the scene of Caitlin and Chad’s Denver Wedding. The Chapel, dedicated just days prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, serves as an Historic Landmark and a very special wedding location in Denver.

After the wedding, the couple made their way to the Soiled Dove Underground where the staff transformed a concert venue into a reception hall.

Caitlin used mushrooms in her bouquet and centerpieces, rocking the details. The dessert table was over-the-top with more sweets than we’ve ever seen.

Limo Service

This is the third or fourth time we’ve gotten to work with AR Limo. They are fantastic. Great service and even better cars. This time they brought a super-rare ’36 White Bus. Superb.

Check out some of our favorite wedding photos from the day.

Donovan Pavillion Vail, CO Wedding {Greta & Jeff}

Bill — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:43:38 +0000

Greta & Jeff tied the knot just after Thanksgiving at the Vail Chapel, then held an over-the-top, beautiful reception at Donovan Pavillion. Both stunning venues are located in Vail, CO and what a wedding it was. Greta, Jeff and their friends had us enjoying ourselves so much that we almost forgot we were working. What an absolute blast. Ask them about their vows! Some of the funniest vows ever as their ceremony was performed by their two best friends. Here are some of our favorite wedding photos from their big day.

Parkside Mansion {Laura & Zach}

Bill — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:51:19 +0000

Laura and Zach are such a fantastic couple. They met while working together and exchanged vows on 11-11-11. The details from their reception at Parkside Mansion were spectacular as was the wedding! Since Parkside is directly beside City Park in Denver, we were able to walk right across the street for some awesome backdrops. Here are some of our favorites from their wedding. The entire event can be viewed here.

Cielo at Castle Pines {Lisa & Casey}

Bill — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:51:34 +0000

It’s not possible to meet a couple more in love than Lisa & Casey. When Casey was asking permission of Lisa’s dad to marry Lisa, he had a really big smile on his face. After giving his blessing, her dad asked, “why are you smiling so much Casey?” He replied, “I get to marry Lisa!” At this point, they had already been together many years and we are quite sure they have many, many more years in front of them. They got married inside Cielo, then after the ceremony, they transformed the room into a beautiful reception! Cheers to The Food Guy for another wonderful meal and to Chelsea Jones for designing a beautiful event!

A beautiful baby girl

Bill — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:15:59 +0000

It’s not often that we venture outside of the wedding photography arena. Generally we stick to only shooting weddings and engagement portraits. However, when a family we’ve shot for several times asks us to shoot her newborn daughter’s portraits, we simply cannot pass up the honor!!

Here are some of our favorite shots from the session with this beautiful baby girl.

Downtown Denver For Engagement Shots

Bill — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:55:27 +0000

To say we’re excited to shoot Jackie and Justin’s wedding next year would be a complete understatement. One of the sweetest and most beautiful couples we’ve ever met. I had the opportunity to shoot their engagement session downtown Denver amongst some interesting situations. The Occupy Denver crowd was there and it was the day that they got violent and had a clash with the police. Yep, we were right there. Still, the session was awesome and here are a few of my favorites from the set.

You can order prints and see all of the images on our photography gallery.