Before We start with this blog post, we want to make a few things very clear.

1. Scott doesn’t usually have a Mustache. Actually, we found it revolting. Not so much mustaches in general, just Scott’s. He was doing no shave November, and when we decided to make a flier for our annual Ugly Sweater Contest, Scott decided it would make the photo that much better (or worse, depending on viewpoint) to shave it into a mustache.

2. Scott quickly got rid of the Mustache. It was Creepy. Meaning, for a brief moment in time, he was creepy.That’s not a good thing. Honestly I (Scott) couldn’t even look at myself in the mirror and avoided reflective objects. Gross.

3. We love ugly sweaters around Christmas time…not any other time of the year, just Christmas.

With that out of the way, we decided to go full force in the making of this year’s Flier for the Ugly Sweater Party and can’t wait to go thrift shopping while we’re in Kansas for Thanksgiving.

So without any more delay, here’s some creepy Holiday Cheer. Alyssa not so much…Scott very much so. Gross.

We blocked out the Address for obvious privacy reasons. But I mean, come on. If these photos don’t make you fall in love with us as wedding photographers, will anything? We hope you notice the sarcasm

The last from the triple header from Sunday. We scheduled our sessions from 3:00 – 4:30 to have that amazing light, beautiful flare, and overall warmth that just makes me want to go grab a cup of cider and hug someone. The moons are truly kind people. Joe (the dad) works with youth, so we wanted to do a photo that would work with a website for him. Jonathan (oldest son) is heavily involved in his High School and the FFA, and watched our American Eskimo when we’re out of town on shoots.

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This is part two of the triple header we did on Sunday with the half hour Fall Mini Sessions. Seriously, a half hour is the perfect amount of time for a very laid back, low key, and relaxed session. We just loved their chemistry, and there is so much to learn from those who have a solid, loving marriage. We just loved being around them, hearing their stories, and soaking in all that wisdom. Thanks for making our days!

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Scott and Alyssa Stebner are Northern Colorado Wedding Photographers and Northern Colorado Family Photographers available throughout Colorado, Kansas, and California.

I think the best thing we can say is we heart the Hackbarth Family. We did three mini sessions (30 minutes) on Sunday, and the Hackbarth’s session is the one being featured today.  Ben and Beth are pastors at our church, amazing friends, and all around funny and encouraging people. Analeigh and Malachi are also the two sweetest, cutest, funnest? , and most adorable (adorable-est?) kids ever.  We also did a children shoot for them a few months ago right after Malachi was born, so they are being premiered here as well We are still offering Mini Sessions throughout the fall which are great for holiday cards and general epic-ness. Ok, enough with making up words.

And of course, some Shenanigans!

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Scott and Alyssa Stebner are Northern Colorado Wedding Photographers and Northern Colorado Family Photographers available throughout Colorado, Kansas, and California.

I (Scott) absolutely love photography with a purpose. Part of that is I’ve always believed we are given gifts for the explicit reason of giving back. That philosophy led me to Africa twice and hopefully Thailand this year. This week we organized a photo shoot for our Church’s Mission Team with the purpose of encouraging others to pick up and go help those who truly need it. These photos will be used in a video slide show and print material for a campaign to call people to action and service to others who are less fortunate.

The theme behind it was having people who have gone on Relief / Missions trips around the world stand out and say “I went”. Not only I went to a foreign country, but I went to make a difference. I went to make a lasting impact with the purpose of bettering a person, a life, a culture. I went to give up my own desires and focus on those who truly need it. In these photos represents trips to Ethiopia, London, Australia, Thailand, Guatamala, Honduras, Mexico, Brazil, India, the Philippines and more. The challenging being something simple. There are people who have a need in this world and they are desperate for people to help…will you go?

You’ll get a kick further down when you see our Home Made Studio set up.

And a quick composite for some banner work. Yeah, yeah, I’m modeling it up too

And some behind the scenes fun

Now for some basic lighting set up that anyone can do. Here’s a picture of our “Studio” which was actually the children’s room at our church. We had a white sheet for the backdrop that we “blew nuclear” with a bare bulb Alien Bees 800. I chose  a bare bulb light so it would also put a little Rim lighting on the back of the subjects.  On left was my favorite light modifier which is the 54″ Octabank and a little “kicker board” on the right. You can either pay a ton of money for an expensive reflector or go back to your old science fair project days and buy  a cheap white board. This was done to help fill in the shadows and ease that transition from the left to the right. I usually wouldn’t include a shot of such a “ghetto” studio, but I wanted to show everyone you can get amazing photos with very, very simple set ups as long as you understand the basic principles of lighting and creativity.

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I (Scott) write this post with my heart and mind still in San Diego. For me, San Diego is home. I absolutely love living in Colorado and Being a Northern Colorado Wedding Photographer, but something about Spanish Arches, the shoreline, and tropical plants just calms me down. I love it.

Back in Northern Colorado going over my 30+ pages of notes, I’m inspired!

So when I found out this year’s Partnercon Convention was going to be in San Diego, I booked my flight immediately (seriously, it was within like 10 minutes). Now I realize the vast majority of people out there don’t know what Partnercon is (and may not care), but here’s my attempt to explain.

Partnercon is a photo convention where Photographers from all over North America come together, educate each other and just have fun.  I’ve always tried to be a life long learner, so continuing  my education as a photographer was just as important as my Degree.

Overall the conference was very, very well put together with excellent speakers, great meals, and a great “Non Rockstar” atmosphere

Enough with the talk. Now to bullet points

• It was awesome to hear legend Photographer Joe McNally talk. Even more special was his salute to my Uncle Carl Mydans at the opening of his speech.
• New friends. I had so much fun meeting everyone, having the “beeriest” beer of all, and creating new words.
• Cruising San Diego downtown and getting yelled at by about 5 police officers. Apparently you can’t use a government building as a backdrop anymore.
• The Hard Rock Hotel. Where else can you find Fergie’s Chain Saw next to boots worn by Janice Joplin?
• Epic classes by Ned Johnson, Jared Platt, Jared Bauman, and more! It’s so nice to see photographers giving back to the community
• Having authentic Mexican food with my Mom. Sorry Colorado, what we call Mexican food doesn’t really cut it.
• Seeing my family’s horses and my dogs. I’m always amazed at how a horse can just give you peace and calm.
• Meeting Leon from Colorati, awesome guy and a great company

You’ll notice these photos are a bit “warmer” than normal. Was inspired by warm weather

Joe McNally giving an all around heartfelt and Epic presentation on the power of imagery.

And a Panel Discussion on Content Marketing and Business Structure

The Hard Rock Hotel

And back to my country roots and time spent at home on the “farm” where I grew up.

Finishing up my time in San Diego in my family’s Dining Room going over my Partnercon notes…while on Facebook…I know. Efficiency killer but I’m addicted

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We’re pleased to announce we’ve been featured on Paper Moon Weddings for the amazing wedding fashion shoot we were able to be a part of.  For those of you who may not know  who Paper Moon Weddings is, you have to check them out. They’re an amazing new bridal blog full of amazing ideas, real life weddings, and more! Head over and check it out!

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I absolutely love being a Northern Colorado Wedding Photographer, but I often have to remind myself that I’m a photographer first and foremost, and I truly feel at home when I have a camera in my hand.

I’ve been blessed this year to mentor a group of high school students, and my challenge to them this week was working in black and white. I love teaching photography because it forces me to work on items that I normally wouldn’t.

The second set is from our latest trip to San Diego. I just absolutely loved the architecture, lines, and colors. We were going through a series on color and lines, and I went back into our old archives and dug up these bits of eye candy.

I know as creative artists, we don’t always have time to work on our personal projects. But seriously, what’s stopping you? I absolutely love photographing people, but man it feels good to work on things just for me and no one else. Things I may not show people except those who come into my home. So get out and enjoy your camera

Enjoy and live life