Modeling Portfolio Images : Denver Models

modeling portfolio images and headshots. Mostly for models, dancers,  gymnastics and executive/business people. I have done this for years, and I’m even the official “in-house” photographer for local modeling agency Wilhelmina. It’s great fun, shooting modeling portfolio images for kids from 6 months up to 17 years old. This photo below is one of my favs from a recent portfolio session. This teen model had this great half smile, and I love love it! (I will typically shoot a full range of expressions for any type of headshot, modeling or portfolio session – serious, half smile,  big smile, and right out laughing.) The funny thing is that neither she nor her mother were aware of her great half smile  – I was the first one to capture/notice it. Here it is:

Modeling Portfolio Images for Denver Modeling Agency - Teens , Kid's Development Division

I started telling her how much I love her half smile, but she didn’t believe me. I asked her mother if she had noticed it, and she also hadn’t! That’s one of the great joys of working with a professional photographer; we always bring out something new or previously-unnoticed in my clients. Something that is totally “them”, but still new and fresh and fun.

So, since she didn’t believe or wasn’t aware of her great half smile, I had to show her the actual photo (above) on the back of my camera.

This is what she looked like just after I showed it to her. She and her mother were laughing at the new discovery.   (Yea, there was lots of laughing and fun @ our shoot. That’s pretty much how all my shoots go. I never know who has more fun – me or the people I photograph. )

modeling portfolio images for Denver girl models -  with huge smile and beautiful long brown hair

If you are looking for modeling headshots for your teenager (or child) in Denver, contact me for more info.

Modeling Portfolio Images for Denver Models

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Artistic Portraits for Teen Girl and Boy Models

I’ve had some great shoots lately, lots of super fun (and photogenic) teens. Loving the warm weather so that we can shoot outside and not worry about tight, tense shoulders from cold weather. (That’s actually the first place I see kids show the cold – their shoulders tense up and start moving towards their earlobes ;-).)

The nice weather also means we can get on the roof of my North Denver photo studio. It’s fun doing photography sessions on the roof because it gives us some wonderful and unique backgrounds for artistic portraits. Truly, how many people get a huge AC unit in the background, right?

Here are a couple recent model portfolio shoots, I love how these headshots turned out. Both these teenagers have such piercing, and expressive eyes. And they were super nice kids, too. I’ll def share some of their “smiley” images in the future.

If you are looking for modeling headshots for your teenager (or child), contact me for more info.

Teen Modeling Headshots in Denver and Boulder

Denver Modeling Portfolio Photographer

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Denver Yoga Photography by Natascha Lee Studios: In My Client's Words

Oh my, I just loved opening my email and seeing this note from Michelle.  Michelle, you totally made my day!

“Natascha is amazing. I do not feel comfortable in front of a camera but she made the experience so much fun. She is very professional with an amazing personality that allowed me to relax and actually enjoy myself. The photos are fantastic and I am excited to share them! Thank you Natascha!
♥♥♥♥  – Michelle Stanger

Here’s one of my favorite images from Michelle’s shoot. I love the relaxed energy of this yogini!

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Denver Artistic Portraits for Yoga, Dance and Gymnastics

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Best Bag Ever (Family Portraits in Red Rocks, Golden, Colorado)

CF card wallets and specially padded cases for our lenses. Basically anything that allows you to transport your stuff and access it easily while you are on the go.  I really believe that having just the right bag (from a functional perspective), with a few key/relevant items,  will make any endeavor easier. When I travel, about 20% of my suitcase has the various bags I think I might need at my destination. I was so thrilled a few years back when a friend of mine started working at Ebags. Yea, that’s what you call an obsession. And here is the story how I came to find my newest favorite bag: Last fall I had the honor to photograph Jennifer’s family. All my photography clients get detailed preparation tips, so she knew to bring a change of clothes, a few accessories for herself, and her son’s favorite sports balls. This is quite a bit of stuff, and you want an easy way to gather it together, carry it, and also easily access just what you want without digging through a dark bag.  They love Red Rocks, so that’s where we met for their family photo session. Unlike my Denver studio or a few favorite local parks, where I typically meet families for portraits, Red Rocks had us hiking very far from our cars.  Sounds like just the job for a good bag, right? 😉 As soon as she showed up with this Thirty One Gifts Large Utility Tote, I knew I HAD to get one (or two or three…well, Ok, I ordered four, but some of them in smaller sizes!) It comes in different colors, it’s $35, and you can personalize it with your name (for an additional fee.)  I use one for my newborn session props, and we use another as our pool bag. Click HERE to order your own. During the Month of May, you get to order a second one for $10.   Best Tote Bag Ever from 31 Gifts

Red Rocks Family Photography

BTW, please note that none of these links are “affiliate” links. I don’t get any sort of credit if you follow them – I’m just sharing the love, man.

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Denver Yoga Photography – Inversions and Bridge Pose – by Natascha Lee Studios

I love doing yoga photography! Here are a couple of Michelle in scorpion pose, and Crystal in Bridge Pose. How fabulous is Crystal’s smile? She had so much fun! (So did Michelle, this is just one of her more concentrated times.)

Denver yoga photography by natascha lee studios

Denver Artistic Portraits for Yoga, Dance and Gymnastics

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Denver Yoga Photography: Strength and Beauty from Head to Toes – by Natascha Lee Studios

Denver Yoga Teacher / Denver Yogini Michelle epitomizes strength and beauty, from her head to her toes!

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