A group of people on a sandy beach participating in a cornhole game, with some spectators and a large inflatable unicorn float in the background.

Denver, Colordo Event Photography | Ryan Kost

Documentary style corporate summer party photography at Pelican Bay At Cherry Creek Reservoir

It’s not all serious business in the corporate world. It’s always special time make time for a little bit of fun in the sun. That’s exactly what TalentReef, a Denver business does for its employees a few times a year. They throw a party!

This was the second time I was asked to photographer their seasonal event. Last time, it was in the winter-so this go around, it was fun to get outside in the sun and enjoy the beautiful warm day and blue skies. And who knew Cherry Creek Reservoir could almost make it look like you are at the beach? I spent a few hours roaming around, interacting with employees and capturing candid documentary-style photography of their summer party. The idea was to find images of joy and celebration. Not overly curated-just everyone enjoying themselves. There was corn hole, a raffle, bar games, fun & friendly little competitions along with just louging in the sand at Pelican Bay. If you’re a Denver business or corporation and are looking to hire a photographer for your event, party or milestone, I’d love to be considered. Book your Colorado event photographer! Let the good times roll!

Three men celebrating and sharing drinks inside a casual bar or restaurant, smiling and toasting together.
Four people playing Connect Four on a sandy outdoor area near a wooden railing and wall, with two women and one man facing each other and another woman standing nearby.
A young woman and a young man smiling, standing close together indoors. The man wears a patterned shirt, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses hanging from his shirt, with earrings and an earring with a cross.
A sandy area with a floating inflatable ring designed like a donut, and four beach rackets and a ball on a wooden platform.
Two men playing a cornhole game outdoors on sandy ground with a crowd seated in the background.
A young woman and a man are smiling and holding drinks on a beach with a body of water and people in the background. The woman is wearing a green sleeveless top and blue jeans, while the man is wearing a floral shirt, large straw hat, and sunglasses.
Two men conversing on a wooden deck at a lakeside beach with boats and people in the background. One man is wearing a blue sleeveless shirt and floral shorts, while the other is in a grey shirt and brown shorts, with a rusty orange cap.
Four colorful Adirondack chairs on sandy beach with towels draped over backrests, overlooking a marina with boats and a partly cloudy sky.
Group of smiling friends posing on a sandy area at a social gathering, with some holding cans of beverages, under a shaded structure with other people in the background.
Two men are sitting and laughing, wearing sports jerseys for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Capitals. They are at a social gathering with other people standing in the background.
Four women smiling and holding canned drinks at an outdoor gathering in front of a building labeled 'The Pub'
People gathered around a wooden beer pong table in a lively indoor setting, with some holding drinks and engaged in conversation.
Two women are smiling and talking outdoors near a body of water, with one wearing a pink bucket hat and holding a soda can, while the other has long wavy hair, sunglasses, and a pink top.
Group of people socializing inside a bar with a wooden bar counter and wall decorations, some holding drinks.
Three smiling men with sunglasses and casual clothing standing closely together, outdoors, with a light-colored wall and other people in the background.
A glass bowl filled with raffle tickets labeled 'Beach Party Raffle' with the name 'Rey Trillo' on one of the tickets. The bowl is placed on a wooden surface, with a yellow and blue inflatable toy and colorful toys partly visible in the background.
People gathered at a waterfront restaurant patio, sitting at tables and socializing, with boats docked in the water and a partly cloudy sky visible in the background.
People gathered on a sandy beach near the water, some sitting on black chairs, others standing around and playing cornhole. In the background, a few individuals are standing by the water, and boats are docked nearby.
Sign on a wooden railing pointing to a summer beach party with an arrow, at the beach on a sunny day.
Two women sitting on a large inflatable unicorn float on the sandy ground, smiling and holding canned drinks. One woman has long dark hair in a braid, and the other has long blonde hair. They are wearing sunglasses and hats, with the background showi
Man with a colorful tie-dye bucket hat, sunglasses, and a sleeveless tank top with palm trees holding a soda can at the beach.
Three men wearing colorful Hawaiian shirts smiling at the camera at a social gathering, two holding drinks, with a dark gray building behind them.
Two young men sitting barefoot on a wooden dock under a deck, smiling at the camera, with a group of people gathering in the background at a summer outdoor party.
Group of people Socializing Outside a bar with the sign 'The PUB' at the entrance, many wearing casual and colorful summer clothing.
Man in gray cap speaking into microphone to group of people gathered on patio at an outdoor event near water.
A man and woman are sharing a joyful moment, giving each other a high five on a beach near boats in a marina.
Group of people smiling and enjoying an outdoor event under a bridge, wearing casual summer clothing and sunglasses.
Four women smiling and holding drinks at a social gathering outside a pub
A man wearing a gray cap and dark T-shirt speaking into a microphone in front of a group of women at an indoor event.