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. Kristen and EricJune 30, 2008
Last week I met up with Kristen and Eric in Morrison for their engagement portraits. When I first met Kristen, I had a feeling that she would be fun to photograph, and I was right! She and Eric keep each other laughing and I love their playful spirit. Kristen and Eric, I had a great time, and can’t wait to do it all again in October!
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Summer snow in BreckenridgeJune 29, 2008
Yesterday Mike and I shot a wedding at Breckenridge’s Ten Mile Station. It was fun for us to be there, because Breck is our favorite ski resort. We know those ski runs so well that it was bizarre to see them without snow! I found a leftover snow pile and had to climb on it on this lovely, 70-degree summer day.
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Aspen tripJune 27, 2008
This is what summer in Colorado looks like, grins included. Last week Mike and I took my Mom to Aspen for a bike tour of the beautiful Maroon Bells region. My father had to cut his CO trip short to get some work done, so unfortunately he wasn’t able to join us for this great trip. Still the three of us had a lot of fun. I only wish we could have stayed longer! A few days in Aspen cost as much as a week anywhere else in the state, so we had to make our time there count. Speaking of the high costs in Aspen, we decided to visit a condo’s open house while we were there, out of curiosity. It was a 1000 square foot apartment with two bedrooms and a 70s-era exterior. It was nice, but nothing special, except for its location in downtown Aspen. The asking price was $2.3 million. Yeah, my dreams of living in that blissful town pretty much evaporated at that point. But I can see why it’s so expensive there. Aspen really is a delight. I’m just grateful that we live only a few hours away and can visit. OK, on to the photos!
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Kim and Tim +1: Maternity portraits in MarylandJune 26, 2008
My friends Kim and Tim are having a baby this summer! This baby boy will be their first child, and I’m so excited for them. Kim, Tim, and I all used to work together at K12, a curriculum development company in Virginia. Kim and I were officemates and got into all kinds of excellent trouble together… ah, those were the days. It worked out great that Kim’s current coworkers planned a surprise shower for her on the very same day that she and I had scheduled a maternity portrait session. I surprised her by showing up at her office to photograph her reaction to the party! Afterward we went back to their house to take photos and watch SYTYCD. That’s my kind of night. Congratulations, Kim and Tim! I can’t wait to meet the little guy!
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Gift certificatesJune 25, 2008
I’m preparing some gift certificates for a client today, and I thought I’d take a picture of them before I send them out. I don’t really advertise my gift certificates, but I do provide them to people who ask. You can redeem them for portrait sessions, wedding packages, albums, prints, or just about anything else that you can dream up. The gift certificates you see here will be given to the parents of a bride and groom as a wedding thank you gift, so they can choose their own parent albums. I think that’s a great idea!
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Garden of the Gods with my parents
When my parents were in town last week, we went for a walk in the Garden of the Gods to the Siamese Twins rock formation. I can’t believe that I’ve lived in Colorado Springs for four years and have never been to the Siamese Twins. You see them in postcards everywhere, and now I understand why. They are beautiful! You can see our neighborhood in the background of this photo. I love living in Manitou.
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Two new toysJune 24, 2008Last week I got two new gizmos: Great stuff. New toys make me happy. A yucky photo of dirt for people who share my bizarre interest in vacuum cleaners
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Father’s Day in Colorado
I got to spend Father’s Day with my dad! My parents came to town last week for a visit. They usually visit in November each year, so I was excited to have them here in June, when the weather was beautiful.
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Heather and Scott +1: Maternity portraits in VirginiaJune 23, 2008
When I was in Virginia earlier this month, I took some maternity portraits of my good friends Heather and Scott. They are expecting their first child this summer, and I’m so excited for them! You might remember their baby shower photos; well here are their portraits!
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Heather and Scott’s baby showerJune 17, 2008
My good friend Heather is having a baby next month! Heather and I have been close friends since we were 13, so it’s great to experience all of life’s big milestones together. This baby will be Heather and Scott’s first child, and they are going to be wonderful parents. Several of my friends were there, including friends from high school that I don’t get to see often enough. I’m a sucker for adorable baby shoes, so I loved these little Nikes. Heather’s father and step-mother are marathon runners, so they gave their little granddaughter the gear to get an early start. Too cute.
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Wedding of Laura and Rich: Garden of the Gods and Antlers Hilton, Colorado SpringsJune 16, 2008
Laura and Rich got married yesterday at the Antlers Hilton in downtown Colorado Springs. They decided to meet before the ceremony to take photos in the Garden of the Gods. We chose a beautiful setting for the two of them to see each other for the first time, which was a wonderful moment. Then we took lots of great photos in the park before heading to the Hilton for the ceremony and reception. My friend Autumn Burke photographed this wedding with me, which was a lot of fun. I can’t wait to see her photos!
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Allison and AndrewJune 14, 2008
When I was in DC last weekend, I got to meet my friend Amy’s gorgeous children! Amy and I were in the color guard together when we were in high school. I haven’t seen her much since high school, so it was wonderful to get together with her and meet her kids! Our friend Heather had a baby shower last Saturday, and I took lots of photos there. I’ll post some, as well as some maternity portraits, as soon as I get a chance. In the meanwhile, please enjoy some of the cuteness from Heather’s shower.
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Erin and Cole’s wedding albumJune 13, 2008
I recently delivered Erin and Cole’s albums from their November wedding. They are gorgeous books! Erin and Cole ordered three leather flushmount albums in a beautiful sienna color, which I thought was a great choice for their autumn wedding. I hoped they would love their albums as much as I did, so I was thrilled to get this email when they received it:
Thanks for making me smile, Erin! I can’t wait to see you both again soon!
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Chrissy, Barry, and Hudson: Family portraits in Highlands RanchJune 11, 2008
Chrissy and Barry got married a year and a half ago, and now they have an adorable baby boy! You might remember them from their engagement portraits and wedding photos in 2006. Chrissy and Barry are an adorable couple, so it’s no surprise that their son Hudson is a total cutie!
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Wonderful photo from our family archiveJune 10, 2008
I got back from my trip late last night, and today I’m sorting through almost 400 emails. It’s good to be home, though! One of the emails was from my cousin Heather, who recently found this wonderful photo of our family. Clockwise from the left, it shows my grandmother, my aunt Evelyn, my cousin Bill, my grandfather, and my aunt Gayle. My mother is seated on the floor, pregnant with me. It was the summer of 1974, and everyone looks so happy. Thank you, Heather, for sending this gem!
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Corolla vacationJune 8, 2008
We had a great time in Corolla! Mike and I spent the week there with my parents and their friends. We all stayed in a gorgeous house at the waterfront on the sound, with our own pool and hot tub. Mike and I spent our time swimming, kayaking, biking, walking, and drinking margaritas poolside. I took exercise classes with my mom and her friend Gwynne. My parents even took us jet skiing! It was the relaxing week that we all needed, and now I feel refreshed and ready for my busy summer ahead of me. Note to my clients: I will be back to my normal working hours on Tuesday!
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CorollaJune 4, 2008
Having a great time in Corolla! Wish you were here! Today we went kayaking, biking, gokarting, beach-walking, margarita-drinking, and cheesecake-eating. I’ll post more photos when we get back; I’m trying to give myself a computer break as much as possible.
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On vacationJune 3, 2008
I’m away on vacation this week! I’m in Corolla, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Yesterday we went jet skiing. Now I’m heading off to go kayaking. The weather is great, and I’m loving the change of scenery and slower pace. My hectic summer wedding schedule kicks off next week, so I’m fitting in a vacation before I get rolling. I have occasional email access, so I am responding to my clients this week, although my responses might take a little longer than usual. Thanks for your patience, and happy summer!
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