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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
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March 30, 2008
Tamera makes a friend
I can’t believe that I haven’t posted this picture yet! I just found this picture again today, and had to post it for my friend Tamera to see. It was a hilarious moment after a wedding that we shot together last fall. After the wedding ended, she and I sat down to eat some leftover cake. As we were chatting, the hired clown came over and joined us. He was a totally nice guy, but Tamera has a bit of a clown phobia. I just love the look on her face when he decided to sit next to her. Her eyes almost popped out of her head, and she looked at me like, “Holy crap, what do I do now?” He started chatting with us, oblivious to the fact that Tamera was afraid of him. It took all my willpower not to burst out laughing.
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March 26, 2008
My grocery cart a few weeks ago (photo from iPhone)
Shameful, I know.
I swear I don’t normally eat like this.
It has been almost eight weeks since we started our kitchen remodeling project. We spent most of that time living in a dusty mess, with a microwave in the basement and a refrigerator in the garage. We ate crappy processed food, and contributed to more than our fair share of global disaster with all the disposable dishes and utensils we used.
About five weeks into the process, I found myself at the grocery store, buying yet another week’s worth of supplies for our little family of basement dwellers. I pulled out my cell phone, because I had to take a picture of my sad shopping cart: frozen food, cat litter, and single-servings of Ben and Jerry’s. I must have looked like a depressed cat lady.
I’m happy to say that all the construction is finally finished! The kitchen is looking gorgeous, and we are finally cooking real food in there! We’re eating produce and fresh ingredients! It looks so pretty that I can’t wait to have everyone I know over to see it. At this point, we’re just waiting for a few accessories that we ordered online to arrive, like the new roman shade. I’ll take the final set of remodeling photos this weekend or early next week, after everything arrives.
What else have I been doing with my time lately? I haven’t been taking many photos, which is why I’ve neglected my blog. It’s been a great month, though. I’ve been resting up to prepare for our wedding season, which begins early for us this year. We get rolling with weddings next week! In the meanwhile, I’ve had enough time in March to work on client albums and our marketing materials, as well as lots of other stuff.
What I’ve been up to
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March 22, 2008
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March 16, 2008
Me and my friend Melanie in Vail
February 22, 2008
I had another ski trip with a good friend this winter! Last month my friend Melanie came out from Virginia to go skiing with us. We stayed in Frisco, and spent four days skiing at nearby resorts: Keystone, Vail, and Breckenridge. It snowed several inches during our time out there, so we had tons of fresh powder. I decided that fresh powder was tough on the leg muscles, but nice on the head when you faceplant.
Mel, thanks for coming out here! I’m sorry it took me so long to show you the pictures!
More photos and videos from our trip (from my point-and-shoot camera)
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March 15, 2008
Scott and Heather on a chair lift in Breckenridge
January 15, 2008
I’ve neglected my wonderful friends here in Blogland! It’s been two months exactly since our awesome ski trip with four of my friends, but I haven’t downloaded any of the photos from my camera until today. I got some fun pictures, though!
In January, two of my best friends and their husbands came from Virginia to spend a week with us in Colorado. We rented a big condo in Breckenridge, near the ski lifts and the main street. It’s not often that I plan a big vacation with a group of friends, so this was a dream come true in some ways. That’s why it sucked so much that I was sick that week. *cry*
I spent the first evening of our trip in bed. The second day I skied for about an hour, which is when I took these photos. The rest of the week I stayed off the slopes and took it easy. I had a lot of fun hanging out with the gang at restaurants and coffee shops, but I still wish I hadn’t been sick that week! I don’t get to see my closest friends as often as I’d like, so it was such an unfortunate time to get hit with that bug that’s been going around.
Heather, Scott, Kathy, and Eddie, thanks so much for coming out to Colorado! I can’t wait to see you later this spring in VA!
More photos from our trip to Breckenridge (from my point-and-shoot camera)
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Our kitchen, a week ago. I haven’t taken any new pics since then.
It doesn’t look much different today, even though they worked all week, and it’s not done yet. I realize now that the contractor’s original estimate of a two-week project was unrealistic, but I never expected it to be incomplete after six weeks. I want my kitchen finished and my normal routine back, please.
Otherwise, I love the kitchen! It feels much larger and brighter in there now. The granite counters are gorgeous, the maple cabinets are luscious, and the stainless appliances are much more contemporary. I love it all!
Since this photo was taken, our contractor Michael widened the doorway by the refrigerator, textured and painted the new doorway, painted the ceiling, insulated the ceiling, and fixed a plumbing problem. After all that work, today it looks pretty much the same as it did when I took this photo a week ago. The details left to do include painting the window frames in the kitchen and dining room, installing the cabinet hardware, and adding some task lighting. It should be all done by the end of next week, I hope!
More photos of the kitchen progress
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March 9, 2008
Pikes Peak Derby Dames
Candy Snipers vs. Danger Dolls
March 8, 2008
Roller derby has become really popular here in Colorado Springs, so last night Mike and I decided to go check it out. It was really fun. Those ladies are fierce – one even broke a finger, yikes! I think I’d enjoy roller derby more if it weren’t for the sleaze factor of the costumes and such. I wish women’s sports could be this popular without fishnets and naughty nicknames, but it was still a fun night out, and I’ll definitely go back another time.
More roller derby photos
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March 6, 2008
Jessica and David
Rockledge Country Inn and Craftwood Inn
Manitou Springs, Colorado
March 1, 2008
Jessica and Dave got married last weekend on an absolutely perfect pre-spring day. I was worried about their outdoor ceremony taking place during a Colorado winter, but they had a beautifully sunny, 75-degree day for their wedding. It couldn’t have been lovelier. They got married at Rockledge Country Inn in Manitou, in front of a mountain backdrop and a view of snowy Pikes Peak. Afterward they celebrated at Craftwood Inn, two doors down from Rockledge.
You might remember Jessica and David from their engagement portraits and guestbook album. I’ve had so much fun with them! Thanks, Jessica and Dave, and congratulations!
More photos from their wedding
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The results for the latest Wedding Photojournalist Competition are in, and two of my photos placed! Some of my most respected colleagues from around the world are among the winners, so it’s always an honor to be included in that group. Both of my winning photos are of the ultra-cool Erin and Cole. Congratulations, guys! Thanks for providing such wonderful moments!
This photo got eighth place in the first dance category. I loved Erin and Cole’s contemporary wedding venue, Denver’s Mile High Station.
This photo placed fifteenth in the engagement category. We took this photo under the train tracks at Denver’s Union Station. The little boys were on their way to a Rockies baseball game.
You can see all the winners here: www.wpja.com.
To see all my photos that have placed in past contests, go here: My WPJA awards.
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