Tuesday, September 25, 2012

I have my work cut out for me

Me being a photographer is me being me so every now and then I like to share a little bit about my day.

After a never-ending To-Do list, I took a break and headed off to the gym. Which was super hard, especially on gloomy days like today. What I really wanted to do was watch a movie and drink hot cocoa. Thankfully Colorado has more than 365 days of sunshine.....just not today.

After a long workout, I got back on my laptop and started editing my images from my last event. My two dogs get to cuddle up in a nice blanket and stare out the window. So I take a break and snap some shots of them. Oh the life of a dog! Oh and a little grande Starbucks never hurts! On with the edits.........


Thursday, September 13, 2012

Introducing Halloween Mini Sessions

We have had a great time putting together a shoot just for kids and/or their families. I think that Halloween is a fun, innocent time for kids to have an excuse to dress up, play around, have fun, and most of all eat all of that sweet candy. We kept this in mind when creating the mini shoot. We even hopped in the scenery for our own picture (see below). We hope to see a lot of families in Thornton taking advantage of what this mini session has to offer. Please make your reservation in the spirit of children and Halloween.

We hope to see you there!!!! 



Mini Session. On Saturday, October 13th, 2012 we will be having Halloween Mini Sessions at Eastlake Reservoir in Thornton, Colorado. While they are Halloween Mini Sessions, Halloween customes are not required. The sessions will be from 10 am - 3pm. 

Session Fee: $75

Includes a 20 minute session, two high resolution images, three facebook images, an online gallery and a goodie bag for the kids. Facebook images are small resolution files with our watermark that are perfectly sized for Facebook and other social media. 


If you would like to buy a DVD of all of the images from your mini session, you can do so for just $50!

If you refer a friend, you will receive an additional high resolution image. If you refer three your session is free! So do your part and spread the word!

In order to reserve your space, call or e-mail us today. A deposit is required at the time of booking. We accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and paypal. Our phone number is 719.924.5144 and our e-mail address is rayna@raynamcginnisphotography.com




Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Candid moments

I was at a wedding this weekend at the Christies of Genesee venue. I especially like this venue because the staff works as such a great team and is always very inviting to me as a vendor. This wedding included the most adorable children who made use of all of the ambiance of the garden area at Christies. I got the snapshot below of the two little ones gazing into the pond while standing on the bridge. It was so cute! I really love getting those pictures. Despite the bride and groom being busy with all of the details of their special day, I captured it with my camera for them to cherish later as they look through their wedding images for the first time. 

Congrats to H & T! I wish you the best and hope that you continue to keep each other smiling. 


Monday, September 3, 2012

A beautiful wedding nestled in the trees

This weekend I joined C & R for their lovely wedding nestled in the trees of her grandparents back yard. The day started with perfect weather and a pop of champagne with the ladies in waiting. As I snapped pictures to record the day, I soon found the brides gown in the basement sewing room. A handmade wedding gown, what other perfect wedding gift could a bride receive from her mom on her wedding day? It was perfect!

After a ceremony of tying the knot (literally), some photos in the church courtyard, an early locking of the church doors with my equipment still inside, and a key to avoid the emergency, the couple drove off in the antique Rolls-Royce with glasses of champagne in hand. At the reception, the garden party was beautifully decorated with accents of blue, cake topper made by the bride, and garden gnomes hidden throughout the lawn. I was given the task to find these gnomes and I only located 6.

I wish the joining of these two families much happiness and bonding in the years to come. May you marriage always be as beautiful as the two of you are.