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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.
May 31, 2009
My parents
May 31, 1969
Happy anniversary to my Mom and Dad! Today they are celebrating 40 years of marriage. They got married at the end of May in Montana, and when they stepped out of the church after the ceremony, they were surprised to discover a snow storm had arrived. You can see the dark storm clouds in this photo. My family talks about this photo often, because there is something poetic about stepping out into a storm at the beginning of a marriage, and facing it together. Forty years later, they are still happily married and are wonderful role models for me and my brother in our own happy marriages.
I hope there aren’t any storm clouds for them today, because they are celebrating their 40th anniversary with friends at the beach. Mom and Dad, I wish we could be there, too! But we’ll see you very soon. Happy anniversary! I love you!
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May 29, 2009
Kim and Chris
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs
May 26, 2009
Kim and Chris are newlyweds who got married just before Chris was stationed to Iraq last fall. He’s back in the country on R&R right now, so they took a vacation to Manitou Springs over the holiday weekend. The Garden of the Gods is one of their favorite places, so it was the perfect choice for portraits during their limited time together. Chris will be returning to Iraq next week, and I hope these photos will help them bridge the distance between them.
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May 27, 2009
Leila and Luke
Hillside Gardens
Colorado Springs
May 24, 2009
It was a memorable holiday weekend for Leila and Luke — they graduated from med school and got married! I’m glad they had sunny skies for their engagement portraits earlier this month, because it rained hard on their wedding day. They had planned for an outdoor ceremony, but thanks to a hardworking and cheerful group of family, friends, and vendors, they were able to move the ceremony under cover at the last minute. The rain was intermittent throughout the day, which gave great opportunities for photos with stormy clouds, umbrellas, and sun rays through the clouds.
My friend Walt Palmer was my second shooter for the day, and Lindsey Zahalka was my assistant. Thanks for your help, Walt and Lindsey!
Leila and Luke, I’m so happy for you and all your recent accomplishments. Congratulations, and good luck with your new careers!
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May 23, 2009
Liz and Brian
Red Rocks, Colorado
May 22, 2009
Liz and Brian are getting married next March in Vail. They live in Texas, so their guests are going to love the gorgeous Colorado scenery when they come for the wedding. We decided to showcase some of that scenery for their engagement session yesterday, to give their friends and families an idea of what to expect next year. We started with some photos in the cute little town of Morrison, and then we headed to nearby Red Rocks park.
Thank you, Liz and Brian! I can’t wait until the wedding!
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May 21, 2009
Sarah, Brad, Isaac, and Laura
The moment that they learned the sex of the baby
Colorado Springs
May 20, 2009
This was such a wonderful moment to witness and document. My good friends Sarah and Brad had a 20-week ultrasound appointment, and finally learned their baby’s gender. It was so exciting and emotional!
Sarah invited me to come to her first ultrasound, to share in the experience with her. I asked her if I could photograph it, and she agreed. I was thrilled when she invited me to the second and third appointments also, and I offered to photograph those as well. You can see photos from her first ultrasound here and her second ultrasound here.
Yesterday was the day that they’d been waiting and hoping for. I loved this moment just after Laura, the midwife, announced the baby’s sex. It took a second to sink in for Sarah, and then she starting clapping. It took Brad a couple seconds longer for it to sink in, and then he grinned. Meanwhile little Isaac was oblivious to the news, and was trying to put ultrasound gel in his dad’s ear. What a moment.
The big news… Read on to find out!
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Tamera and me
Eleven Mile Reservoir, Colorado
May 17, 2009
Tamera brought over a CD of wonderful photos that she took on our outing to the lakes on Sunday. She took some beautiful images, and of course I particularly love the ones of our Allydog! She joked that she took an entire wedding’s worth of photos of our dog. I laughed when she referred to Ally as “Reservoir Dog.”
Here are some of her photos from the day. All images are courtesy Tamera Goldsmith of Click Photography. Thank you, Tamera!
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May 19, 2009
I’m in reality geek heaven this week, with the finales of Idol and Survivor, and the premieres of the Bachelorette and So You Think You Can Dance. Toss in the pilot of Glee, and I’ve been glued to the TV all week.
Now here’s the big question:
(If you aren’t a registered Livejournal user, feel free to leave your response in the comments.)
Who loves funny, down-to-earth Jillian as much as I do? How gross was that foot fetish creepazoid? Which is more annoying to you: Kris’ crooked mouth, or Adam’s dangling tongue? How did you think “No Boundaries” compared to the other cheeseball finale songs of years past? Who else is counting down the days until a summer full of SYTYCD?
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May 18, 2009
Sailing at Spinney Mountain Lake, Colorado
May 17, 2009
Yesterday was a gorgeous day here in Colorado, so we took our sailboat out for a spin on a lake. Our friend Tamera and our dog Ally joined us for a great day on the water.
More photos from the lake
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May 15, 2009
Luke and Leila
Memorial Park
Colorado Springs
May 14, 2009
Leila and Luke have a big week coming up: next week they graduate from medical school and get married! To celebrate these milestones, they met me last night for a portrait session in Memorial Park. We walked around Prospect Lake as the sun set over the mountains. I love how these photos showcase the landscape of their Colorado home as they prepare to move out of state for their medical residencies. Congratulations, Leila and Luke! I can’t wait until the wedding next week!
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May 12, 2009
Ashley and Stephen
Air Force Academy Chapel
Colorado Springs
May 9, 2009
Ashley and Stephen got married Saturday at the colorful and dramatic Air Force Academy Chapel. Mike and I photographed their beautiful wedding, which ended with a saber arch by the cadets, and then a ride in a Rolls Royce to their reception. They celebrated at Cheyenne Mountain Resort in a room with huge windows that showcased the resort’s mountain views. Congratulations, Ashley and Stephen! I hope you’re having a wonderful time on your honeymoon!
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May 8, 2009
Jenny and Brian
Stone Manor Country Club
Middletown, Maryland
May 2, 2009
Last weekend I traveled to Maryland to photograph Jenny and Brian’s wedding. May in Maryland is lush and green with vibrant flowers everywhere, and I particularly loved this dogwood tree. Jenny and Brian got married outside a stone mansion built in the 1700s. It was a wonderful location for a wedding, with lush green lawns, elegant patios, and a grand tent for their party. Congratulations, Jenny and Brian!
My friend and colleague, Heather Clarke, photographed this wedding with me. Thanks so much, Heather!
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May 5, 2009
David, Hunter, and Amy
Lansdowne Resort
Leesburg, Virginia
April 30, 2009
I was excited to photograph this family again! Hunter is famous here on my blog — he’s the rockstar kid in my blog’s title banner. He is now a precocious nine-year-old, and still quite a character. I took their portraits at Lansdowne Resort, where their family frequently attends summer concerts and enjoys the views of the Potomac. Of course I had to ask Hunter to give me some rocker fingers for old time’s sake.
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