Girls on the Music Box Steps, L.A. California

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The Stars

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Kelli

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Naeun

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Edith

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The Steps

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The Original Stars

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Our Host

Denver portrait photographer Garrett Hacking recently brought his Colorado photography style to Los Angeles California. More specifically to the historic Music Box Steps in the hip East L.A. neighborhood of Silver Lake. The music box steps ascend many hundreds of feet and were the centerpiece locale for the academy award winning comedy short “The Music Box” starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, filmed in 1932. This session shows the diversity of the Colorado wedding photographer’s work as well as diversity itself amongst this group of self described “tier one” B.F.F.s. “My job is so much easier when  working with people who are comfortable in their own skin as well as with each other. The fun and relaxed vibe was contagious for us all” says Hacking. “The light and locale were great too.  The  steps themselves are exactly the same as they were nearly eighty years ago.  It was fun to imagine being on that crew doing the movie.  The history oozes out of the silent pores of the cement.  I really enjoyed bringing my gear to LA. to do the shoot and hope to get back soon to do some more!”

Where’s Schulz? Schulz is catching the last rays of a winter day!

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Schulz is catching the last rays of sun on Colorado winter day. Ahh, to be a dog! Sometimes anyway.

Schulz is Denver portrait photographer Garrett Hacking’s Miniature Schnauzer that he adopted last year.

Go get a pet from your local shelter. Likely your one chance in life to choose a relative!

Happy Valentines Day

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“Grow old with me! The best is yet to be.” -  Robert Browning”

Big Valentine’s Day wishes from Colorado wedding photographer Garrett Hacking to all his Colorado photography clients and beyond.  Please keep Photography G in mind for all your romantic photography needs, be they weddings, engagements, family portraits, boudoir or your favorite pet. “It is my extreme pleasure and a real blessing to be able to document all life’s beautiful moments and preserve these forever for my clients through professional photography.” – Garrett.

“All you need is love” – The Beatles.

“Let love rule” – Lenny Kravitz.

“Happiness is a warm puppy” – Charles Schulz.

Paris at Night

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Eiffel Tower

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Latin District

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River Seine

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Notre Dame

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Eiffel Tower

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Arc de Triomphe

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River Seine and the Louvre

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Metro

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Champs-Elysees

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Luxor Obelisk and Ferris Wheel

Denver photographer Garrett Hacking recently visited Paris France during the Holiday season. Known as “The City of Lights” already, things amp up during the holidays as the city transforms into one giant holiday village. Here, Garrett shows us some of the famous sites such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe,  Luxor Obelisk and the Ferris Wheel, Champs-Elysees, The River Seine, and the Latin District in all there night time glory. The Colorado wedding photographer relished the chance to visit such a beautiful and cultured city. “Everyone was always amazed I hadn’t been to Paris.  I’d get that amazement that as an artist and particularly a photographer I had never been there.  So, I got that monkey off my back. And it was amazing!  Just look at the night scene from the Latin District and all that color. And it is just a random intersection.  Next up Italy!”

Where’s Schulz? He’s Celebrating his Birthday!

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Colorado photographer Garrett Hacking continues his pet portrait series following the continuing exploits of the Miniature Schnauzer named Schulz. Here, Schulz is celebrating his birthday with a new toy. The 10th of January is the day Colorado wedding photographer Garrett Hacking adopted Schulz from Vintage Dog Rescue. His age is estimated at 3 – 5 years but Garrett calls him the “Benjamin Button” dog because he seems to get younger every day!

Barcelona Spain

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Colorado photographer Garrett Hacking recently traveled to Europe for a Fall visit that included Barcelona Spain. “It was my first visit to Spain and very exciting to see the many amazing sites in and around the city.  There is so much history and amazing architecture.  The Gaudi work of course is everywhere and wholly unique. Las Ramblas, the main walking thoroughfare, is full of great sights, sounds and smells.  And, anytime you put your toes in a new sea  for the first time is a spiritual experience – especially the Mediterranean.” A Colorado wedding photographer, Garrett hopes to expand his business abroad and do some weddings in exotic locales. “Colorado photography will always be my number one love because that is home and I am not leaving. But at this point in my life, that travel urge has yet to subside and I enjoy exploring new places, meeting new faces here in Colorado, North America and definitely Europe.”

Rock n Roll Photo Show Opening Party @ Grand Salon

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Colorado photographer Garrett Hacking along with Grand Salon, Ceren Vodka and Belletare presented a retrospective of concert photography from the band photographer. His music repertoire includes  Allman Brothers Band photos, Bruce Springsteen Photos, Widespread Panic photos, Neil Young Photos and B.B. King photos to name but a few. Garrett Hacking’s work has been featured on c.d. covers, book covers, publicity shoots, and his work has been used to promote such legendary products as Martin Guitars and D’Addario Guitar Strings.

The turnout was the best ever since the Salon began showcasing local artists’ work. Great fun was had by all.  Live music was provided by the lovely Alex, and lots of delicious food and drink was consumed. Garrett has been busy doing Colorado photography since his move here from Minnesota twelve and a half years ago. Since that time he has established himself as a highly sought after Colorado wedding photographer, portrait photographer and model portfolio photographer. “I really enjoy the diversity of my Colorado photography”, says Hacking.  It allows me to cross-pollinate if you will and keep new ideas coming across the radar. I feel the mix keeps all of my styles looking fresh.”

By popular demand, the exhibit has been extended through February 6, 2010.

Rock and Roll Photography Exhibit in Denver Colorado

Rock N Roll Exhibit running November 17 to January 17th, 2010 at Grand Salon.

Garrett Hacking and Photography G are proud to present a retrospective of his rock and roll work spanning the years 1991 to the present.  The band photographer has not done a full showcase of his work for several years now and this is his first full show in Denver Colorado. This showing is running from now until January 17, 2010 at  GRAND SALON in Denver Colorado at 1435 Wazee Street # 104. Opening reception and party will be held on Friday December 11th from 7-9pm featuring food, beverages, great music and some hot give-aways.  This is the one Photography G show not to miss! Garrett has been a Colorado photographer for 12 years.  He began his career in Minnesota but always yearned to be doing Colorado photography. He is now a much sought after Colorado wedding photographer, model portfolio photographer, portrait photographer and more.

His music repertoire includes  Allman Brother Band photos, Bruce Springsteen Photos, Widespread Panic photos, Neil Young Photos and B.B. King photos to name but a few. This band photographer has been featured on c.d. covers, book covers, publicity shoots, and his work has been used to promote such legendary products as Martin Guitars and D’Addario Guitar Strings.

Be sure to stop by and say hello and have a look at these original works of some of your favorite bands and musicians captured by this Colorado photographer.  you may even find the perfect gift for the music lover in your life!

The Girls of Grand Salon, Denver Colorado

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A professional model in Colorado

A professional model in Colorado

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These are photographs from an afternoon Denver photography fashion photo shoot with the amazing and beautiful staff of Grand Salon in Denver Colorado.  Shot on location in Lodo, the work exemplifies Garrett’s use of location settings and natural light. ” I love using location settings because you have endless backgrounds and textures to work with if you will” says Colorado photographer Garrett Hacking.  “Further, whether professional models or someone being photographed for the first time, people are so much more relaxed being photographed in a natural environment versus a sterile studio. You can see this throughout my  Denver wedding photography, my band photography , and of course my Colorado nature photography which teaches us so much!” View more of Garrett’s Colorado photography at www.photographyg.com

CO. Youth at Risk Steps Ahead Launch

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