Olivia DURANGO SENIOR

Fun, caring, and absolutely magnificent are a few of the many words we would use to describe the amazing Olivia!  We Are SEEN Model Olivia, a senior at Durango High School, was part of our We Are the SEEN model program. This program gave Cardwell seniors the exclusive opportunity to be seen nationally. Participants in…

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Bridget BAYFIELD SENIOR

We’d love to introduce you to Bridget! She is a kind, brilliant, and completely unforgettable 2017 senior from Bayfield High School. All About Bridget The first thing you absolutely need to know about Bridget is that she loves chicken wings! Seriously, they are her passion lol! But her foodie passions don’t end there because making…

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Tilly DURANGO SENIOR

Meet the beautiful and highly talented Miss Tilly! Tilly is a Durango High School senior, and we couldn’t be happier that she chose Cardwell Aukerman Photography for her senior photo shoot here in Durango, Colorado.  The Talented Tilly Talk about a multi-talented teen! Tilly loves being a part of the Durango High School theater troupe.…

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11 Tips to Perfect the Pose

Just as a maestro for an orchestra keeps each section playing in tune and on tempo, a portrait photographer’s job is to make sure each element of the scene comes together harmoniously and sings the praises of the subject. As such, the photographer can’t simply point and shoot, but must be a deliberate director of their subject.…

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Take Exquisite Photos with the Camera in your Pocket

I know you just started reading, but I’m going to ask that you close your eyes. Shut them tight and imagine a professional photographer for me. Try to picture the scene they’re in, the clothes they’re wearing, every detail you can muster about them.   I’ll give you a minute. Were they shooting landscapes? Perhaps…

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