Denver has quietly become one of the busiest convention cities in the country. With over 500 events annually at the Colorado Convention Center alone, the Mile High City draws millions of conference attendees each year. As a photography studio that’s been covering Denver conferences for 17+ years, we’ve watched this growth firsthand — and we understand why event planners keep coming back.
World-Class Facilities
The Colorado Convention Center offers 584,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 5,000-seat theater, and 63 meeting rooms — all in the heart of downtown Denver. The Gaylord Rockies adds another 507,000 square feet of meeting space just 10 minutes from Denver International Airport. Between these two anchor venues and dozens of hotel properties with significant meeting space, Denver can accommodate everything from a 50-person executive retreat to a 20,000-person industry conference.
300 Days of Sunshine
Denver’s famously mild climate is a genuine advantage for event planners. Outdoor welcome receptions, rooftop cocktail hours, and off-site excursions are viable for most of the year. For photographers, that sunshine means stunning natural light for outdoor portraits and group shots — including golden-hour sessions at venues like Red Rocks that simply aren’t possible in overcast cities.
Accessibility and Affordability
Denver International Airport is one of the nation’s busiest airports with direct flights from nearly every major U.S. city. Downtown Denver is a 35-minute train ride from the airport, and once you’re in the city, the convention district is walkable. Hotel rates and per diems are significantly lower than New York, San Francisco, or Chicago — a factor that matters when you’re booking blocks for hundreds of attendees.
The Experience Factor
What sets Denver apart is the experience beyond the conference center. Attendees can explore a thriving craft beer and restaurant scene, take a day trip to the mountains, or visit iconic venues like Red Rocks. Conference organizers who build these experiences into their programming create events that attendees remember — and return to.
Capturing Denver Conferences
As Denver’s conference scene has grown, so has our studio. With five full-time photographers and deep experience at every major venue in the metro area, From the Hip Photo is built to cover the scale and variety of events that Denver attracts. Whether you’re bringing 200 people to the Cable Center or 5,000 to the Convention Center, we’re ready. Let’s talk about your Denver event.
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