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Welcome to the Real Photography blog! We are wedding and portrait photographers based in Colorado Springs. Here in our blog, Traci shares the latest portrait sessions and wedding photographs, as well as tips for improving your own photography and Photoshop skills.  To see our pricing and portfolios, please visit our wedding photography site, our family portrait site, or our senior portrait site.

Monthly Archives: February 2009

vegas headshots | colorado springs portrait photographer

Our last day at WPPI finally had some sunshine.   We were happy to have some light to play with as we did portraits for each other!
The adorable and talented photographer Shannon Montez:

Another gorgeous and brilliant photographer (and rad WPPI roommate): Alison Beachem!

This one we took on our 28th floor balcony–using the neighboring hotel tower like...

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vegas highlights | wppi

I got back from WPPI on Wednesday.  It was completely re-energizing (in spite of the very few hours of sleep) and a fantastic experience in every way.  I’m already looking forward to going back next year!
I though I’d share a few highlights from the trip…
Hanging out with my roommates and awesome photographer friends  Shannon and...

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three years

Three years ago, we met William Francis Paul Turchin.

We threw out my favorite name (Jack) in favor of Will.  A softer name for our quiet mild mannered little boy.
We promised to never ever call him Willie.  This lasted about a week and a half.
Also lasting about a week and a half was his quiet mild-mannered...

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Seven Years

Nic and I are celebrating seven years today!  Seven years ago I was getting prepped by my sorority roommates for our first date.  My outfit was pieced together from three different wardrobes, my makeup handled by two people far more skilled than I, and first date instruction that basically culminated with the standard “be yourself,...

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the latest news | upcoming seattle openings | (and a little bit of bragging)

I just got an email today that we have been awarded the 2009 Bride’s Choice Award by Wedding Wire!  A big thanks to our brides who made that happen!
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In more bragging news, we were also accepted into the Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association last week.  If you’re familiar with WPJA, AGWPJA a...

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