As Told By Photography Tips

Inspired by Beyond the Extraordinary: A Photographer’s Denver by Zach Hammer, explore Denver through your own lens and capture moments that tell your story

Populus

•A new architectural landmark in Denver.

•Notable for its nature-integrated design and sustainability focus.

•Strong subject for architectural photography and design-forward compositions.

Little Owl Coffee

•A cozy café perfect for lifestyle and craft-focused shots.

•Great for capturing hospitality, detail shots of drinks, and natural window light.

Denver Botanic Gardens

•Go-to reset spot, ideal for natural light photography.

•Offers plant life, seasonal changes, and peaceful compositions.

•Great for slowing down and capturing organic textures and light.

Corvus Coffee Roasters

•Known for craftsmanship in beverage culture.

•Ideal for photographing baristas at work, coffee details, and creative interiors.

Santa Fe Art District (First Friday Art Walks)

•Great for street photography.

•Captures community energy, artists, galleries, and urban culture.

•Best experienced during First Friday events.

Seasonal Settings:

•Parks in sweater weather

•Brewery firepits

Dew-covered leaves in cool mornings

•Shoot in soft natural light especially during golden hour and avoid harsh midday sun.

•Use the grid and follow the rule of thirds to improve composition.

•Move closer instead of using digital zoom and use the telephoto lens if available.

•Tap and hold to lock focus and exposure AE AF Lock.

•Use Portrait Mode with good lighting and clear subject background separation.

•Keep HDR Smart HDR on for balanced highlights and shadows.

•Experiment with different angles instead of always shooting at eye level.

•Clean your lens before shooting for sharper images.

•Use Live Photos to capture better frames or create long exposure effects.