For the bonds that deserve to be remembered.
Patient, observation-led photography for pets, people, and meaningful gatherings.
Zion Designs is a Denver-based traveling photography studio offering pet & human portraiture, professional & lifestyle headshots, & professional event documentation.
WHERE ANIMALS LEAD, ART FOLLOWS
Patient, observant pet portraiture for people who want truth over performance.
Created together, paced by your companion
SERVICES
Comfort-first portraits for pets and the people who love them.
Honest portraits that honor who you are
Attentive documentation for individuals and organizations.
WHERE PRESENCE BECOMES ART
We share our lives with them — in daily routines, familiar paths, and details that pass quickly unless someone is paying attention.
My work is rooted in observing what actually happens. The way your pet moves through the world. The ease of a shared rhythm. The connection that doesn't need direction to exist.
I work with companions as they are — curious, sensitive, stubborn, joyful, uncertain, devoted. You don't need training cues or perfect behavior. You only need space to be together.
Sessions are guided by familiarity rather than instruction, moving at their own pace. We spend time in places that feel lived in and real. What emerges feels composed without being rigid, expressive without performance. When these images are carried forward into finished artwork—printed on archival paper, framed with care, placed where you'll see them daily—they become part of the space you live in. Quiet reminders of companionship, presence, and the way love shows up in ordinary days.
PORTRAITS BUILT ON PRESENCE, NOT PERFORMANCE
Seen, not posed. Honest, not perfected.
THE PROCESS
Every session unfolds with intention — from first conversation to final piece.
We begin with a conversation about your vision and where these images will live.
PLAN
Sessions are paced by the subject, guided by comfort and trust.
SHOOT
Images are curated into a cohesive collection with guidance on how to display them in your space.
CURATE
Final pieces arrive ready to become part of your home and daily life.
ENJOY
About the Artist
Hello, I’m Aspen.
I approach photography the way I approach most things worth doing—with patience, and with the understanding that authentic work can't be forced. Whether I'm working with pets, people, or documenting events, I'm less interested in directing what happens than in creating space for something real to surface.
My work starts from a simple truth: what we love is always changing. Photographs can't stop that. But they can hold what matters with honesty, offering something steady to return to long after it has passed. I'm drawn to images that feel composed but not rigid, expressive but not performed.
Based in Colorado, I work with individuals, families, and communities across Denver and beyond. I photograph people as they are, in places that matter to them, with attention to the details that make each image feel true. Work like this stands on trust—between subject and photographer, between experience and memory.
Every session is grounded in care, crafted through collaboration, and rooted in respect for the story being told.
This is how I work—every session, every time.
I look forward to creating something meaningful together.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"Aspen brought a rare level of engagement to our work together, and a dedication to making sure I was completely satisfied with my results (which I am!) He was incredibly kind, professional, and skillful in our session, which made the generally awkward experience of getting photographed so much more enjoyable. I will absolutely be doing my future headshots with him."
— Jack Dickey, Founding Therapist and Owner of Fox Mind Counseling
“Aspen is a visionary artist whose highest priority is the satisfaction of his clients. Working with him for portraits was an absolute joy - I knew immediately that he recognized the importance of capturing thoughtful, professional headshots to meet my specific needs. He is also incredibly passionate about creating lasting memories with your pets. I highly recommend him!”
— Mike Pompliano, CEO of Quantum Water & Environment
“Having Spent 25 years in Colorado’s business and art industries—from the Cherry Creek Arts Festival to Denver Pride Professionals—I have worked with countless photographers. Zion Designs Photography is truly top-tier.
They bring a perfect blend of high-level professionalism and authentic creative energy. Whether you’re looking at their work from a marketing perspective or a purely artistic one, they deliver world-class results every time. Highly, highly recommend! “
— R. Tony Smith, Denver's Cupid | Denver Pride Professionals
Shop the collection
Alongside client work, I create fine art photography rooted in landscape, detail, and quiet observation. This work informs how I approach every session — with patience, attention, and respect for what’s already there.
When you’re ready, I’m here.
If you’re considering a session and want to explore whether it’s the right fit—
I’m here to help.
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