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Hello! 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.
July 31, 2007
Erin and Jason
Beano’s Cabin
Beaver Creek, Colorado
July 21, 2007
What a beautiful spot for a wedding! Erin and Jason got married on a mountain at Beaver Creek resort, surrounded by wildflowers and ski slopes. We even had some wildlife that crashed the wedding! Erin and Jason had their wedding ceremony outside, with this beautiful backdrop. They celebrated their reception in Beano’s Cabin, a lavish log cabin restaurant high on the hills of Beaver Creek.
Our friend and fellow photographer, Steve Tinetti, photographed this wedding with Mike and me. I’ve second shot for Steve a few times, so it was really fun for him to join us at this wedding. He took some gorgeous photos, and I look forward to shooting with him again sometime.
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July 18, 2007
Lower Downtown, Denver
July 10, 2007
We photographed this fun family in their ultra-cool neighborhood of LoDo last week. It was their daughter’s first birthday, so they decided to celebrate with a portrait shoot. Mike and I loved exploring this urban area with them, which was a fun change of pace from our more typical mountain settings. We started out in their fabulous loft condo, and then wandered through the streets and parks nearby. These guys were so much fun, and I loved how they were up for anything!
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A lot of people contact me with questions about how to start a career in wedding photography. Well let me share my biggest asset in my professional development: The Digital Wedding Forum. The DWF is a network of thousands of photographers around the world, and I’ve learned so much from them about business, art, and technology. I become a better photographer and businessperson every year, and I give the DWF most of the credit for helping me get there.
Yesterday they lauched DWF Start, a free forum for people starting out in wedding photography. There are lots of newbie photography forums on the internet, but this one has something the others don’t–the participation and mentorship of the established professionals of the DWF. DWF Start is a friendly, non-threatening place to learn from the pros as you begin your career. I wish I had something like that when I was starting out!
So if you are thinking of becoming a wedding photographer, check out DWF Start. 
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July 16, 2007
Allison and Brad
Peaceful Valley Ranch
Lyons, Colorado
July 7, 2007
According to the press, last weekend was the most popular wedding date in history. Allison and Brad celebrated lucky 07-07-07 in grand Colorado style — at an authentic ranch in the mountains. Peaceful Valley Ranch was a perfect setting for this fun, laid-back couple, and Mike and I loved the rustic feel of the place. They got married outside, next to a pond and a stream. We all celebrated in the lodge’s party hall, served by really fun cowboys.
You might remember Brad and Allison from their engagement portraits last fall. They displayed several of their engagement portraits at the wedding, and I hope they will love their wedding photos just as much!
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July 10, 2007
Ethan and Ashley
Castle Rock, Colorado
July 5, 2007
I love photographing fun people! If you’re fun, call me. Thanks.
Last Thursday I had a family portrait session with the Canales family in Castle Rock. We started with some relaxed group portraits at their house and then at Rock Park. Then Ashley suggested that we head to “the cereal bowl.” I had no idea what she meant by that, but I thought, “Hey, that sounds weird and fun. Count me in.” They took me to a little park right next to the interstate, where there were strange sculptures that included frightened bowling pins and an upturned bowl of Fruit Loops. Of course I loved it there! The kids did, too.
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July 8, 2007
Michaele and Diana, immediately after their ceremony
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Denver, Colorado
July 3, 2007
Immediately after their ceremony, Diana and Michaele hid away in a private corner of the church basement to share a few minutes together. I love this candid moment.
Diana and Michaele got married last Tuesday at the beautiful St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Denver. Their families are good friends, and the entire event felt personal and perfect. Michaele’s brother was even the pastor that married them. Before the ceremony, Michaele and Diana saw each other for the first time at the Denver Botanic Gardens, where we did group portraits among the flowers.
Congratulations, Diana and Michaele!
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July 6, 2007
Katie, minutes before the ceremony
Glen Eyrie Castle, Colorado Springs
For Steve Tinetti Photography
On Monday I had a great time second shooting with Steve Tinetti. Steve is a fantastic photographer and a good friend, and we had a lot of fun together at Katie and Lenny’s wedding. They got married at the beautiful Glen Eyrie castle, which is nestled between the rocks of the Garden of the Gods. After the wedding, we took the wedding party for portraits in the Garden of the Gods, and then they celebrated with a reception at Briarhurst Manor in Manitou Springs.
More of my photos of their wedding
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July 3, 2007
The results of the latest WPJA competition are in, and three of my photos placed! All three pictures were from Jessica and Scott’s beautiful Maryland wedding. Congratulations, Jessica and Scott!
The Wedding Photojournalist Association is an international organization of wedding photographers who shoot in a documentary style. Some of my favorite photographers in the world are members of the WPJA, so it’s a huge honor to place in this competition. You can see all the winners at www.wpja.com. I love looking through all the winning photos!
Here are my three photos that placed this time:
Emotion: Sixth place. This image of Jessica with her brother’s photo is one of my all-time favorites, and I’m really glad that the judges were as affected by this moment as I was.
Judge’s comments: Sadness is captured in a truly unobtrusive manner to bring home an image with emotional impact. Wow.
Creative Portraits: Fourteenth place. The Creative Portraits category is mainly for posed pictures, which aren’t otherwise permitted in this competition. This photo is actually a candid moment, which makes me like it even more than if it were posed.
Judges comments: Candid relaxed warmth create a feeling of an intimate moment that should be remembered. Different and compelling. Excellent command of light.
Getting Ready: Nineteenth place. I wasn’t sure if anyone would notice this simple photo in the competition, but I’m really glad the judges enjoyed this enchanting moment of Jessica practicing the first dance all by herself.
If you’d like to see my photos that have placed in previous competitions, you can find them here: Awards
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July 1, 2007
Paul, Molly, and Timothy
Arlington, Virginia
April, 2007
I forgot to post pictures of my baby nephew! When I was in Virginia a couple months ago, I took some pictures of my brother and sister-in-law with their newest son. From the pictures my family has been sending me lately, Timmy has grown a lot since then! I’m really glad I was able to take some pictures of him when he was still tiny.
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