BLOGHello! I'm a Colorado Springs wedding photographer and portrait photographer. I travel all over the country to document the important moments in people's lives. My blog showcases some of my favorite photos of my clients and adventures. I update this blog several times a week, so please visit frequently to see my latest images. Amy and BradOctober 31, 2006
Happy Halloween to the newlyweds, Amy and Brad! They got married two weeks ago in Denver, with a day full of touching and emotional celebrations. We had a great time with their wonderful family and friends. I especially loved the huge smile on Amy’s face all day!
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Happy Halloween!
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Mac Photo Booth :)October 27, 2006
One of the fun things about my new Mac Pro laptop is its built-in camera. Whenever the animals crawl into my lap as I work, now I’m able to photograph the cuteness. Look at Ally’s little paw. Awwww.
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The Lion KingOctober 26, 2006Thank you for all the birthday greetings! I had a wonderful birthday yesterday! The weather was gorgeous, so Mike and I spent much of the afternoon sipping champagne and eating outside. Then he surprised me with tickets to see the Lion King at the Denver Performing Arts center. I loved it! I can’t believe I had never seen it before–I had always wanted to! It was an extraordinary show, with beautiful music, dancing, costumes, and puppetry. What a perfect choice for my birthday! Fortunately we made it home last night before the snow arrived. Yesterday it was almost 70 degrees and sunny. This morning we woke up to a blizzard. This state is weird. But I loved staying home all day, working in front of the fireplace, and watching the snow fall. The timing was perfect.
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Protected: Birthday funOctober 25, 2006
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32 today!
It’s my birthday! I am now 32, woo! Here’s a picture of me with gelato in Pisa last year. If there’s ever a day that a girl should eat ice cream, it’s her birthday.
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Ally herded sheep!October 24, 2006
This was such a great moment! Ally, our troublemaker dog extraordinaire, probably considered this the best day of her life. We were driving around my uncle’s farm, and parked several hundred yards from this herd of sheep. Ally, who had never seen a sheep in her life, bolted out of the car like a bullet. We had no idea what she was going to do when she reached the sheep. Ally! Come back! Come here! Bad girl! She totally ignored us and sprinted toward the sheep. Mike and I ran after her, not sure what to expect. Then I held my breath as she got to the herd. Immediately she ran circles around them. She was herding them! She even retrieved one sheep that got separated from the herd. I was shocked. How is it possible that this dog, who has no experience at all with sheep, knew exactly what she was supposed to do with them. It was like a light bulb went off in her head, and she discovered her true reason for being. Fascinating stuff. Of course the sheep weren’t too thrilled with Ally’s discovery. Mike caught up with her and dragged her away. Poor dog.
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Our trip to visit my aunt and uncle in Montana
Two weeks ago, Mike, Ally, and I drove to Montana to visit my aunt, uncle, and cousins. It’s hard to believe that it takes two days of driving to travel just two states away! Because we had weddings on both Saturdays that week, we had only six days to travel–two days of driving, two days in Culbertson, and then two days of driving again. But it was worth it! We planned our visit for that week, because Mike’s good friend, Richard, was visiting from England. He drove from Minneapolis to Montana, and met us at this small town near the eastern border of the state. Culbertson has only about 800 residents, and its nearest town is about 30 miles away. My aunt and uncle live in the town, and own a farm nearby. My mother grew up in this small town, and lived on this farm during the summers. The farm house still stands, but it is gradually falling down, which is sad to see. We slept in a newer cabin near the original farm house. At night we could hear coyotes all around, and look up to see crystal-clear stars and the Milky Way. In the mornings, we’d open the door to wide open spaces and blue skies. It was fantastic to see my aunt, uncle, and cousins, and to meet the five children that my cousins adopted a few weeks ago. My uncle gave me a tour of parts of the farm that I had never seen. My aunt took us to the school where she works, which is the same school that my mother attended. Mike, Richard, and I explored the farm by four-wheeler. Ally sprinted through the fields, having the time of her life.
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Amanda and Brett, part 1October 18, 2006
Amanda and Brett were so much fun! I knew it was going to be a great wedding day, because the weather and setting were beautiful, and Amanda and Brett are so creative and stylish. It turned out that the best part of the day was their fun energy! They actually had a leaf fight before the ceremony began! The fun continued throughout the day, and as a result, I have a ton of photos to share.
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Our tree was assaulted last night
This is the scene we discovered when we woke up this morning. Our poor maple tree lost 6 huge branches! Yesterday we had a strange pre-winter storm, and accumulated around 6-7 inches. We still have our summer hammock and patio umbrella out! The leaves on our maple haven’t even turned yellow yet, and they are now covered in snow! Apparently the tree couldn’t support the weight of all the leaves, as well as all this wet, heavy autumn snow. Throughout the evening, Mike and I heard branches crashing down off the tree. A huge limb fell onto the roof, and others fell on the fence, deck, and lawn. Thank god there was no damage other than a slight dent in our gutter. A tree this huge could really tear up our property. This morning it looked like a white, fluffy bomb had exploded all over our yard. Ally loved it, of course.
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AndreaOctober 16, 2006
Look out, world… Andrea is graduating from high school this year, and she will be famous shortly thereafter! She is an actress, singer, dancer, and total riot. She stars as Janet in the Colorado Springs stage production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” and I can’t wait to go see her in it the next time I have a free Saturday. Andrea was fun to photograph! She didn’t need any direction–I just told her where to stand, and then said, “OK, now do your thing.” Remember this face, because she’s going to be a superstar someday soon.
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Chrissy and BarryOctober 13, 2006
Hooray for fall! I just love taking pictures in October! Autumn is Chrissy’s favorite season, and I’m sure that she and Barry are excited about their upcoming October 28 wedding. I’m so glad we were able to get such beautiful fall colors in their engagement portraits. I can’t wait to see how beautiful their wedding will be!
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Happy birthday, Heather!October 7, 2006
Happy birthday to my dear friend, Heather! I hope you live it up in Jamaica! I wish I could have gone with you guys!
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Lynda and DanOctober 6, 2006
Congratulations to Lynda and Dan! They got married in such a creative location–a fire station! The whole event was fun, unique, and touching. The firemen even gave all of us a tour and let us climb on the trucks. Years ago, Lynda told me that she wanted me to shoot her wedding whenever she found someone she wanted to marry. Now that her time has come, it was a true honor to be able to be there for her. Lynda and Dan, we’re so happy for you! We hope you’re having a great time in Jamaica!
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Suzanne and Fred, part 3October 2, 2006
On the morning after their wedding reception, Suzanne and Fred got dressed up and took us into the countryside outside of Santa Fe. They brought their beautiful red truck, and wanted to play a bit for the camera. We loved it! We don’t usually have an opportunity to do extended photo shoots with our couples, since most wedding days have tight schedules. It was fun to be able to spend the next day taking pictures without deadlines. Fred owns a graphic design company, so he is a gifted artist who was open to all kinds of creative fun. Here is the final set of the pictures from their wedding: Sunday.
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