Don Karle Photography Blog | Denver Commercial Photographer

Capturing the Essence of MotoMinded

Jun 06, 2023

Recently, I had the opportunity to work with my longtime client, MotoMinded, on a photoshoot that showcased their innovative products. Based on Colorado's Western slope, MotoMinded is renowned for its clever moto products, and their team's passion for riding is infectious. With my years of photography experience and the ability to navigate challenging terrain on a bike, we embarked on a two-day shoot, capturing captivating moments through photos, videos, and timelapse photography. Day One: ...

DKP featured in new Redfin blog

Apr 04, 2023

Check out the recent Redfin blog that we are featured in. They asked me to share one of my favorite places in Denver, but I couldn't resist choosing a location in the mountains instead. You can find the link to the article below:Denver, Colorado offers a perfect blend of naturalbeauty and modern amenities. It is located in theheart of the Rocky Mountains, making it an idealdestination for adventure seekers, nature lovers,and city enthusiasts alike. From natural wondersto man-made attractions, ...

Fog And Adventure Bikes

Mar 08, 2023

One of the great things about Colorado is all the sunny days. We claim 300 days of annual sunshine, but it's more like half that number. In contrast, the number of foggy days on the front range can easily be counted on one hand. So it's rare when foggy conditions align perfectly with an adventure motorcycle photo shoot scheduled the month prior. The day starts with me excitedly looking out the front window to confirm the weather. I grab an extra jacket and camera gear, jump in the truck, and ...

Bicycle Photography

Sep 28, 2020

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Frozen Fingers

Aug 21, 2019

One of the most enjoyable photo shoots of the past few years for me has been an action and lifestyle shoot for a snowmobile apparel company named Arctiva that takes place in December. A little early for reliable snow reports, but necessary due to scheduling requirements for the catalog. Last year we moved our location from Colorado to Wyoming, both exciting and challenging. With a limited budget, we didn't have time to pre-scout, making it was more of a run and gun photoshoot. Adding to the ...

StarTrail Arch

May 20, 2019

Deep in Utah, ten miles down a teeth-rattling dirt road is a place called Devils Garden, quietly tucked against a sandstone wall is the beautiful Metate Arch. Unable to photograph it the first time because of bad weather, I've had this image kicking around in my head for the past few years. It was nice to return and make it a reality.Canon EOS 5dM3 - EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM @ 16mm - f4 - 4min - ISO800 50 images stacked for the star-trails, plus a few more for the foreground ...

Under the Stars

May 13, 2019

Camping under the stars in Western Colorado. Load up the truck, grab the dog and cameras and escape for a few days. This image is composed of 50 photos for the star-trails and an additional 3 for the truck, tent, and foreground.— Canon EOS 7D Mark II, 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, Star-Trails- 4 minutes f/8; ISO 400.

Rampage

Nov 02, 2018

This year was the 13th edition of Redbull Rampage held in beautiful Virgin, Utah. Rampage is one of the yearly premier mountain bike freeride events, attracting some of the best riders from around the world. I drove down from Colorado for the third year hoping to capture some of the action on my camera. This year's new location provided new challenges not only for the riders but also for the photographers covering the event. The new site was challenging to get around with lots of steep cliffs, ...

Grays Peak

Oct 15, 2018

It’s no secret that I love bicycles and instantly fell in love with the Colorado Mountains from the moment I saw them on my move to this rad state. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I thought carrying my mountain bike to the top of Colorado’s 9th highest peak was a decent idea. Gray’s Peak, at 14,270 feet is one of 50+ mountains rising above 14,000 feet from sea level, that are known by locals as 14ers. I’ve hiked and climbed up about half of ...

Spring Runoff

Jul 17, 2018

Every year in Colorado we have the spring runoff. The temperatures heat up during the day, melting the high mountain snow and flooding the rivers with ice-cold snowmelt. This is the time when local news anchors advise people to stay out of the floodwater for their safety. And this is the exact moment Colorado whitewater kayakers have been quietly waiting for all spring; a month-long window of whitewater bliss. My phone rings and one glance at the caller id tells me it’s about ...

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