BLOG - Dawn M. Sparks

Why You Shouldn’t Skip a Cap & Gown Session (and How to Prepare for It)

APR

24

2025

Graduation season comes fast. One minute you’re ordering your cap and gown, and the next, you're walking across a stage that seemed so far away ...

APR

22

2023

New Smyrna Beach Surf Shoot

New Smyrna Beach with a group of the sweetest, most adorable girls ever.

APR

22

2023

Sydney's British Photoshoot

Sydney, Class of 2023Sydney's vision for her senior photos was so fun and unique. It all came to life with King of Castle Rock's amazing ...

JAN

01

2023

COLORADO PROM SPOKESMODEL SHOOT

OCT

15

2022

2022 Fall Model Shoot

We had an absolute blast at our Class of 2023 Fall Model Shoot. A HUGE Thank You to Altar'd State for allowing us to model some of their fall ...

SEP

01

2022

Carter, Class of 2022

JUL

18

2022

NOW BOOKING FALL SENIOR PHOTO SESSIONS

As a senior photographer serving clients in the Denver Metro Area, I often get asked the question, “Which season should I book my senior ...

JUN

30

2022

Kaitlyn & Tanner - Evergreen Lake House ...

Kaitlyn and Tanner's wedding was one of the most fun weddings we've shot in a long time! Noy and I were welcomed with bright smiles and a ...

MAY

13

2022

WHAT DO I INCLUDE IN MY SENIOR PHOTOS ...

I've recently received a few questions from senior guys and their moms wondering what to include in their senior photos if they don't play a ...

MAY

09

2022

Spring Themed Team Model Shoot with ...

Spring Team Model Shoot in the books! A huge THANK YOU to all the models for this shoot, to the extremely talented Isabelle ...

APR

17

2022

She's a Cowgirl Group Shoot with ...

Hey Ya'll! To say this was a fun shoot is a complete understatement. Autymn, Breelie, Mailey and Ashlyn were a blast to hang with and ...

APR

10

2022

Bright and Happy Senior Photos

Hannah, Class of 2023This bright and happy session with Hannah was all sunshine and smiles and I LOVED everything about it! As many of my ...

MAR

12

2022

Cruiser Bike Senior Photos in The ...

Helen, Class of 2022

FEB

15

2022

Kaitlyn + Daniel

Happy One Year Anniversary, Kaitlyn & Daniel! When I originally received a phone call from Kaitlyn back in May of 2020, and listened to her ...

FEB

06

2022

HELP! I'VE GOT SENIORITIS!

Seniors, do you have senioritis yet? Graduation seems forever away and yet, it will be here before you know it! Senioritis is NO ...

SEP

19

2021

Tristin, Class of 2022 - Golden High ...

Tristin, Class of 2022Golden High School

AUG

15

2021

Jordan, Class of 2021

Jordan's session was perfect! He was prepared with a ton of ideas and outfit changes and was literally up for anything, including climbing up ...

AUG

01

2021

Senior Boys Photo Session Tips: Colton ...

ATTENTION SENIOR GUYS: I get it, having senior photos done is probably the LAST thing you want on your to do list. But here's ...

JUL

20

2021

Jordan, Free Spirit Senior Photo ...

Jordan, Class of 2022Jordan, thank you for choosing me as your senior photographer! You were an absolute joy to photograph and such a natural ...

JUL

18

2021

Giana, Class of 2022

This time of year is always so exciting because my schedule is filling up with senior sessions that will take place over summer and fall! We live in ...

JUL

02

2021

Jenny & Kyle

Jenny & Kyle Venue: The Manor HouseHair and Makeup: Aura Salon Jenny's Gown: The Bridal ...

JUN

24

2021

Abbey, Class of 2022

Abbey, Class of 2022ThunderRidge High SchoolAbbey was an absolute gem to work with. She is sweet, kind, incredibly smart, and full of joy! I ...

JUN

24

2021

Valor, Class of 2022 - ...

I had this shoot in my mind for awhile and with the help of the moms, we were able to photograph the Class of 2022 Valor Christian Football players ...

JUN

10

2021

Kim, Class of 2021

Kim, Class of 2021Last year my parents moved to Florida in the middle of Covid and I wasn't all that happy about it. But it has been one of the ...

MAY

12

2021

Savannah, Class of 2021

Last year I held a handful of Senior Sessions in Florida and I have to say I LOVE shooting on the beach. If you're on the coast and you need a ...

MAY

11

2021

Maiza, Class of 2020

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: MaizaWhat high school do you attend? Well, I've already graduated. I homeschooled part time and went part time to ...

MAY

10

2021

What to Wear Spring Edition

All this week over on Instagram Stories, we are talking about what to wear for your senior photos. Below are 5 tips to use when starting to ...

OCT

27

2020

Lisa & Spencer

Lisa and Spencer originally planned for a July wedding but God has other plans and their wedding took place on a perfect October ...

AUG

29

2020

Favorite Football Photos

Is your school holding their football season this fall or are they waiting for the Spring? I'm hopeful, like a lot of you, that we'll have a ...

AUG

03

2020

CATELYN, Class of 2021

Senior Spotlight: Catelyn, Class of 2021School: Valor ChristianWhat extra curricular activities are you involved in? I’m ...

JUL

13

2020

Abby, Class of 2021

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Abby School: Chaparral HS What activities/sports are you involved in both in and out of school? Scottish ...

JUL

10

2020

Lanie, Class of 2021

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: LanieLanie's Senior Session was perfect in every way. We started in the studio with her pups, then headed out to ...

JUL

02

2020

Jackson, CLass of 2020

Senior Spotlight: JacksonJackson just graduated from Valor Christian High School and is planning to study pre-business at the University ...

JUN

30

2020

Halle, Class of 2020

Halle, Class of 2020High School: Valor Christian High SchoolActivities: I'm involved in Ballet & DECACollege Plans? Baylor ...

JUN

29

2020

Piper, Class of 2021

When I was 10, my family moved to Saint Augustine, FL where my dad pastored a church. Every time family or friends would come visit, my ...

JUN

28

2020

The Stamler Family

I had the privilege of photographing Kylie and her family at their beautiful home while I was in Florida last month. Kylie is graduating ...

JUN

26

2020

Kendall, Class of 2021

I'm starting a Senior Spotlight here on the blog to share some of my favorite photos from each session and a little about each senior. I love ...

MAY

09

2020

Abby, Class of 2021

Abby is my first Class of 2021 Senior Session and I couldn't be happier about it! Slowly easing out of quarantine, we maintained social ...

APR

26

2020

Ashley & Brooks Summer Wedding

Ashley and BrooksVenue: Columbine Country ClubGown: Little White Dress BridalFlorist: Shannon with The Olive & ...

APR

06

2020

Kellie & Brian

Kellie & Brian Venue: The Manor HousePhotographer: Dawn Sparks PhotographyFlorist: Kimball ...

MAR

13

2020

Caroline & Aaron

Caroline found me on Instagram and during our initial phone call, I felt an instant connection with her and knew I wanted to document their ...

FEB

10

2020

Danielle & Ben - Bold Manor House ...

Danielle & Ben are certainly not a couple that go with the flow. This was a destination wedding for them and when Danielle told me ...

FEB

06

2020

Lizz & Greg - Cielo Castle Pines ...

Winter weddings make me happy. Especially winter weddings with emerald green classic hues that are such a change from the blushes of ...

NOV

27

2019

Kathryn & Charles

Kathryn & CharlesVenue: Villa ParkerFlorist: Main Street FlowersCaterer: A Spice of ...

NOV

20

2019

Marissa & Daniel

Marissa & DanielVenue: The Manor HouseFlorist: Kimball FloralGown: d'Annelli BridalMakeup: Amy ...

OCT

05

2019

Payson, Class of 2020

OCT

01

2019

Bethany & Chip

Venue: The Manor HouseFlorist: Calla BlueDJ: Elite DJVideographer: Nolan Campbell

SEP

30

2019

Cammie, Class of 2020

SEP

29

2019

Skylar, Class of 2020

SEP

29

2019

Hailey, Class of 2020

There was absolutely nothing basic about Hailey's Senior Photos.

SEP

16

2019

Jordan, Class of 2020

JUL

24

2019

Rocky, Class of 2020

JUL

22

2019

Ainsley, Class of 2020

Ainsley is an avid reader and loves the water so designing her senior session was right up my alley. A lot goes into the planning of a ...

JUL

19

2019

Lindsey & Bryce

Lindsey & BryceVenue: Manor HouseFlorist: The Olive & PoppyWedding Gown: Little White DressDJ: Perry ...

JUL

01

2019

Vintage VW Senior Styled Shoot

Vintage VW Senior Styled Shoot I've had this shoot in mind for awhile and when I ran the idea by my new friend Jessica, she had just the people ...

MAY

05

2019

Spring Family Photo Session

Who else is ecstatic that spring is finally here in Colorado? This winter was the longest I remember since moving here 21 years ago. I'm ...

APR

23

2019

Ewa & Oliwia

When I heard that my friend Jen and her family had lambs and chicks, I knew that a photoshoot was in order. Diana contacted me looking for a ...

APR

20

2019

The Leonard Family

I don't often photograph full family studio sessions but I think I'm hooked! I loved photographing The Leonard family! They are as kind ...

APR

15

2019

Eli & Lily

I had so much fun in the studio photographing Eli and Lily last week. They were full of curiosity, energy, and smiles. I can't imagine ...

JAN

26

2019

Alexandria - Senior Session

MAY

23

2018

Tricia & Alex

Who: Tricia & AlexWhere: Highlands Ranch MansionWhat: Destination Wedding of a gorgeous bride and groom and their friends ...

MAR

08

2018

Daniel's Park Senior Session

MAR

08

2018

2017 in Review - Romantic Brown Palace ...

June 2017, The Brown Palace, Denver Colorado.

MAR

06

2018

Denver Engagement Proposal at Art Hotel

Esther thought she was going for a modeling gig but Sammy surprised her with a ring instead!

MAR

01

2018

Sarah & Mac - Littleton Engagement ...

Summer engagement session with the beautiful Sarah and Mac! I'm longing for these long summer days today!

FEB

17

2018

2017 in Review - Trinity United ...

Bri & AndrewCeremony Venue: Trinity United Methodist ChurchReception Venue: Baldoria on the WaterWedding ...

FEB

06

2018

2017 in Review - Spring Wedding at the ...

Jane & MarkVenue: The Manor HouseFlorals: Family Friend

FEB

05

2018

Maternity Bliss

I'm always honored when former brides and grooms ask me to photograph their maternity session! Isn't Amy the cutest pregnant woman ...

JAN

21

2018

MY FIRST WEDDING - 2005

14 years ago this month I started my business. I was seven months pregnant with my second daughter, just left a corporate job I loved and took a huge ...