Joshua Crigger + Blog

Our Baby ++ Denver Baby Photographer

2010-09-07T20:40:00.000-06:00

There is no way to express the overwhelming joy and love we have experienced in the last month. To those who have had children this is nothing new to you, but to those who are expecting and/or have yet to have a baby, wow!

It has been nothing but sleepless nights, feedings, changings, naps and chaos for the last 4+ weeks, but it has been more than worth it. All I can say is that being a father has changed my life, and opened my eyes and heart up to a deeper more fuller love, that agape love that changes you forever.

I am so overwhelmed with thanks and gratitude to my wife Bethany who carried our child, labored through a grueling delivery and still continues to labor in caring for our daughter.

Amaliyah Miles Crigger was born on August 7th 2010 at 8:40pm. She weighed 7lbs 7oz, was 21 inches long and had a head full or red hair. Here are some images from the last month.

Asher ++ Portait Session at Heritage Square

2010-09-01T20:36:00.002-06:00

"Joshua,
All I can really say is thank you! The photos are wonderful and bring a tear to my eye. You've really done a great job capturing the essence of my child..." - Amy McDonald

We headed up to Heritage Square in Golden Colorado for Asher's 2 year old portraits. It was a so fun exploring the Victorian architecture and hiking trails in the area. I can't believe I never got the chance to go there as a kid.

Better go visit the alpine slide while there is still time. A strip mining company is going to be ripping through there in the next couple of years.

Canon 40D, 50mm f1.8 @ 50mm, ISO 100, f2.0, 1/320 sec.

Canon 40D, 50mm f1.8 @ 50mm, ISO 160, f2.0, 1/200 sec.

Canon 40D, 50mm f1.8 @ 50mm, ISO 160, f2.0, 1/640 sec.

Canon 40D, 50mm f1.8 @ 50mm, ISO 320, f1.8, 1/400 sec.

Canon 40D, 50mm f1.8 @ 50mm, ISO 320, f1.8, 1/400 sec.

Canon 40D, 18-55mm f3.5 @ 27mm, ISO 250, f4.0, 1/200 sec.

Canon 40D, 18-55mm f3.5 @ 33mm, ISO 250, f4.5, 1/250 sec.

Canon 40D, 18-55mm f3.5 @ 18mm, ISO 250, f3.5, 1/200 sec.

Canon 40D, 18-55mm f3.5 @ 18mm, ISO 250, f3.5, 1/200 sec.

Canon 40D, 50mm f1.8 @ 50mm, ISO 160, f1.8, 1/1000 sec.

Sopping Wet ++ Children's Photography in Lafayette.

2010-08-29T22:57:00.002-06:00

Had a blast playing in the Lafayette community fountain with Chloe and Shawn Brady today. We got some amazing shots that I can't wait to edit.

Hecht-Neilsen Family Photos in Lyons, CO

2010-08-24T14:10:00.003-06:00

Whooo Hooo! We had a blast hanging out with the Hecht-Neilsen family and taking photos at the beautiful property of Apple Valley Farmstead.

We have been working like crazy and with the baby here it's about time to take a little vacation, if we can find the time. :)

Joshua Crigger is a professional photographer who specializes in family portrait photography in Lyons Colorado. If you would like to see more work or to book Joshua for a shoot visit his portraiture photography website for more information.

Frey Family ++ Family Portrait Session

2010-08-15T21:28:00.000-06:00

I love return clients as I get to watch their families grow and mold as the years pass. I have been photographing the Frey family and their daughter Marley consistently for about four years and am always amazed how we can recreate the wheel to bring them something new and fresh with each session.

I hope you enjoy the joy of their family that shines through these images.

Joshua Crigger is a professional photographer who specializes in family portrait photography in Longont and Boulder Colorado. If you would like to see more work or to book Joshua for a shoot visit his portraiture photography website for more information.

Wise Family ++ Longmont Family Portrait Photographer

2010-08-19T18:38:00.004-06:00

I had worked with Damian Wise a few months back upon our return from Israel and was amazed at the integrity of this guy, So I was thrilled to meet his wife and three daughters who are just as bright any joyful as he is.

Our shoot took place at Apple Valley Farmstead just outside of Lyons, CO. Check out their website for information on booking the location for your wedding/event or of for spending the night in one of their beautiful guest homes.

Joshua Crigger is a professional photographer who specializes in family portrait photography in Longont and Boulder Colorado. If you would like to see more work or to book Joshua for a shoot visit his portraiture photography website for more information.

Eva ++ Newborn portraits around Littleton

2010-08-18T21:33:00.004-06:00

Yay newborns!

When I got a call from Rebecca asking me if I could photograph her 2 week old daughter Eva I was thrilled. Bethany and I were expecting at the time and have been wanting to venture into newborn photography for some time now.

Not ever officially photographing a newborn we did our research and after hours upon hours of milling through the archive of internet articles, videos and images dedicated to the subject we set off to shop for supplies.

The next day we were filled with excitement as we worked with Rebecca in capturing the joy of her new daughter. Below are a few images from our shoot.

Trasky Family ++ Loveland Maternity and Baby Photography

2010-07-28T00:45:00.002-06:00

"Hi Joshua,

We LOVE the pictures! Thanks so much for capturing the true nature of our family. You were able to see our Son through the same "lense" that we see at home. It is so refreshing to have this collection of pictures before the new addition to our family arrives... -Tammy"

Loveland Post Office ++

2010-07-17T22:28:00.005-06:00

I love the way light shapes a scene and could not resist snapping a shot of this doorway withing the old post office of Loveland, CO.

Canon 40D, 50mm f1.8, ISO 200, f2.2, 1/100th.

Ozzie Tempero ++ Arvada Toddler Photographer

2010-07-06T23:47:00.007-06:00

Chris and Christina Tempero are amazing. So needless to say when I got the chance to photograph their 1+ year old I was thrilled.

Ozzie is a blast! So full of energy and joy. He kept me on my feet and my side aching with laughter.

Breaking Through ++

2010-06-15T12:12:00.003-06:00

Night photography has always been a passion of mine so when I learned that DPChallenge was having a challenge based on night photography I could not resist.

Canon 40D, 16mm f2.8 @ 16mm, ISO 640, f4.0, 30 sec.

Sophia Gettys ++ Worst cook in america.

2010-03-03T17:26:00.007-07:00

After being eliminated from the Food Networks recent show The Worst Cooks in America, Sophia Gettys has been working her butt off (no pun intended) trying to loose weight and capture all she can from her moment in the spot light.

Since Worst Cooks Sophia has been meeting with a personal trainer, and interning at Fruition Restaurant in Denver, Colorado where she is learning the art of culinary from seed to table under chef Alex Seidel.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 28mm, ISO 200, f9.0, 1/250 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 31mm, ISO 200, f11.0, 1/160 sec.

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4.6 @ 280mm, ISO 100, f8.0, 1/250 sec.

Evan Kuzava ++

2010-03-01T10:57:00.001-07:00

I met Evan for the first time about five years ago at warehouse-180 an Arvada based skateboarding ministry. He was doing a 4 foot high "hippy-jump" or something and had some gnarly dreads at the time. I think I was shooting with an old Canon Elan7e with some expired Fugi slide film and a 16mm fisheye. I don't know what ever happened to those photos(I should do some digging), but our friendship has grown non the less.

Evan has continued to progress in his skateboarding and me in my photography. He is currently riding for Untitled Skateboards, a christian based skateboarding company and ministry headquartered in Joplin, MO. He is a constant encouragement to me and truly lives a life dedicated to worshiping The LORD.

Evan has recently been feature in Focus Skate Mag, and Who We Are.

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4.6 @ 154mm, ISO 125, f4.5, 1/250 sec.

Canon Rebel XT, 28-80mm f4.5 @ 46mm, ISO 200, f8.0, 1/200 sec.
Backside 180 Nosegrind

Canon 40D, 16mm f2.8 @ 16mm, ISO 125, f8.0, 1/250 sec.
One footer wallride

Watch Us Grow ++

2010-02-24T17:06:00.003-07:00

Um, How exciting! My wife and I have finally conceived a child, and in Israel of all places! It is such a blessing and we are REALLY excited. She is due the 1st of August which puts her at 17 weeks.

We have decided to take weekly photographs of her growth and so far it is going good. It's hard to keep up on, but it is so cool to see the changes in just one week, let alone the entire pregnancy. We have been posting the weekly photos on our facebook account, so if you want to see them follow the link. Better yet, add us as a friend and lets keep in touch.

Click here to follow the progress ++

Damian Wise ++

2010-02-24T15:26:00.003-07:00

If you're in the market for a new home or are currently looking to list one give Damian a call. He is a heck of a guy and a wonderful friend. He's also the kind of guy you'll find yourself talking with for ever and when finished realize you have an amazing haircut. Yes Damian is also a heck of a barber. So give him a call, you will not regret it.

Check out his Real Estate Site

Damian Wise - Realtor
970-581-3436 cell
303-682-2800 office

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4.0 @ 220mm, ISO 320, f5.6, 1/160 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f4.8 @ 68mm, ISO 320, f6.3, 1/60 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f4.8 @ 43mm, ISO 320, f6.3, 1/60 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f4.8 @ 43mm, ISO 320, f6.3, 1/60 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f5.0 @ 52mm, ISO 250, f6.3, 1/60 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f5.0 @ 52mm, ISO 400, f6.3, 1/60 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f4.4 @ 43mm, ISO 400, f6.3, 1/80 sec.

Marley Frey Foothills ++

2010-02-18T16:48:00.004-07:00

These almost got lost in the mix, yikes. I have photographed Marley about a dozen times now, and it never gets old. She is such a blast and keeps me on my feet.

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4.0 @ 70mm, ISO 320, f5.6, 1/160 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 28mm, ISO 200, f4.0, 1/250 sec.

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4.0 @ 81mm, ISO 500, f4.0, 1/125 sec.

Canon 40D, 18-55mm f3.5 @ 18mm, ISO 160, f4.0, 1/640 sec.

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4.0 @ 70mm, ISO 1000, f4.0, 1/100 sec.

McRoberts Engagment ++

2010-01-17T12:06:00.006-07:00

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4.0 @ 81mm, ISO 160, f5.6, 1/200 sec.

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4.0 @ 70mm, ISO 160, f6.3, 1/100 sec.

Canon 40D, 18-55mm f3.5 @ 18mm, ISO 160, f5.0, 1/250 sec.

Baby Hadassah ++

2010-01-22T15:10:00.004-07:00

With this portrait assignment I tried to keep things as minimal as possible. All to often I find myself setting up strobes, reflectors, scrims and well over thinking the whole shoot. So I forced myself to shoot in ambient light, making myself see light once again and to spend more time interacting with my subjects.

I hope you enjoys these images and the simplicity involved.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 49mm, ISO 320, f5.0, 1/80 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 28mm, ISO 320, f3.5, 1/125 sec.

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4.0 @ 81mm, ISO 320, f4.0, 1/125 sec.

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4.0 @ 70mm, ISO 320, f4.0, 1/125 sec.

Joshua Crigger is a professional photographer who specializes in children's portrait photography in Denver and Boulder Colorado. If you would like to see more work or to book Joshua for a shoot visit his portraiture photography website for more information.

Fountain ++

2009-07-02T12:47:00.005-06:00

Summer is in full effect with the heats rising and funtivities setting peoples hearts on fire with joy and laughter. Water is a force that provides refreshment, cooling and life to those who partake of it.

May we learn to dance and be joyful in the living water that is poured out for us.

Baby Chloe 1Yr ++ Children's Portriat Photographer

2010-01-14T11:55:00.004-07:00

I love getting calls from parents asking me to photograph their children again. It is always so amazing to see the growth and development in such a short period of time.

These photographs of 1 year old Chloe were taking at McIntosh Lake in Longmont, Colorado.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 31mm, ISO 250, f4.5, 1/320 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 28mm, ISO 250, f4.5, 1/320 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 70mm, ISO 100, f5.0, 1/250 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 70mm, ISO 200, f4, 1/125 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 31mm, ISO 250, f9, 1/250 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 60mm, ISO 250, f8, 1/250 sec.

If you are interested in children's portrait photography packages please don't hesitate to contact me, I would love to talk you through my process and services. Please visit my portraiture website for more information.

Site is officially launched!

2009-02-09T11:23:00.009-07:00

I am thrilled that I have finally launched the new site. I hope everybody enjoys with the new site I am also posting new images to my portfolio. Keep checking here as well as on the site(s) for updates.

To kick it off here are two new images from a project I was working on with the Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation's new endeavor "the senior pet initiative. A program geared towards meeting the basic health needs of pets Belonging to home-bound seniors who are living on fixed incomes with minimal family or outside support.

NextProof ++ ProDPI

2009-02-12T22:46:00.006-07:00

I have recently made the switch from Pictology to Nextproof for my online image proofing and I have to say I am thrilled. Their professional interfaces, usability and direct order fulfillment through ProDPI is the perfect combination for commercial photographers requiring such services.

My clients can easily connect directly through my commercial or wedding and portraiture website's login pages right to their gallery. From there they can easily scroll through images, select favorites and even purchase any number of product I make available.

If the client makes a purchase of prints, I can then click to send the images for fulfillment through ProDPI (an outstanding professional printer) or fulfill through a local lab.

This combination has expedited my work flow allowing me more time to do what I love... shoot and edit images.

You can check out their products and services at the following links.

Christina Maternity Portriats ++

2009-02-20T12:34:00.008-07:00

Chris and Christina are one of my favorite couples. They bring so much joy and laughter to every gathering. So, when I heard they were pregnant I couldn't wait to take these photos. We decided to shoot in a new direction for their maternity photographs, getting out of the studio to better reflect their style. These images where shot in an ally in Chris' hometown as well as at an old grain refinery.

Christina has since given birth to a beautiful son and I look forward to photographing him and documenting their growth as a family.

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4 @ 77mm, ISO 200, f7.1, 1/125 sec.

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4 @ 77mm, ISO 200, f8, 1/125 sec.

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4 @ 104mm, ISO 200, f8, 1/125 sec.

Canon 40D, 16mm f2.8, ISO 100, f8, 1/200 sec.

Canon 40D, 16mm f2.8, ISO 100, f8, 1/200 sec.

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4 @ 124mm, ISO 400, f6.3, 1/250 sec.

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4 @ 192mm, ISO 400, f5.6, 1/250 sec.

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4 @ 77mm, ISO 400, f7.1, 1/50 sec.

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4 @ 109mm, ISO 640, f5.0, 1/80 sec.

If you are interested in maternity photography packages please don't hesitate to contact me. I would love to talk you through my process and services. Please visit my portraiture website for more information.

Cameron ++

2009-02-13T16:36:00.012-07:00

Canon 40D, 70-300mm f4, ISO 100, f6.3, 1/250 sec.

Portraits of Baby Chloe ++

2009-03-04T17:32:00.008-07:00

The weekend before last I got to do something that I love doing, hanging out with a new family and photographing their child. It was such a blast to work with Sandy and her Husband Shawn as we moved through their stunning home photographing their beautiful daughter Chloe.

I was thrilled to see what we had to work with when I arrived. Sandy is such a great decorator and with Shawn's advice as an art director they had come up with outfits, props and locations in the house that flowed perfectly together.

I spent roughly 2 hours with the Brady family and as I was digging through the images before leaving I felt a sure sense of accomplishment and pride in the work we had created.

I am so thankful that I get to call this work.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 38mm, ISO 250, f9.0, 1/125 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 56mm, ISO 250, f7.1, 1/125 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 35mm, ISO 200, f11, 1/80 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 52mm, ISO 200, f11, 1/80 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 31mm, ISO 125, f7.1, 1/100 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 80mm, ISO 125, f7.1, 1/100 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 35mm, ISO 200, f11, 1/80 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 52mm, ISO 100, f7.1, 1/125 sec.

Canon 40D, 28-80mm f3.7 @ 28mm, ISO 250, f9.0, 1/125 sec.

Canon 40D, 16mm f2.8 @ 16mm, ISO 250, f9.0, 1/125 sec.

If you are interested in children's portrait photography packages please don't hesitate to contact me, I would love to talk you through my process and services. Please visit my portraiture website for more information.