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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.
August 31, 2010
Brian and Adriana
Westin Riverfront Resort
Avon, Colorado
August 28, 2010
Mike and I photographed Adriana and Brian’s wedding Saturday in Avon, near Vail and Beaver Creek. You might remember Ana and Brian from their urban photo shoot in Denver earlier this summer. Their wedding took place at the grand Westin Resort, with an outdoor ceremony along the river. They are adorable together, and didn’t stop kissing and cuddling all day. I couldn’t help but grin whenever I looked at them. Congratulations, Ana and Brian!
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August 26, 2010
Tracy and John
Downtown Denver, Colorado
August 25, 2010
Yesterday I photographed the engagement portraits of Tracy and John, who are getting married later this year in Denver. Tracy is a wedding photographer, too, so it was a fun change for her to be on the other side of the camera. She and John completely lit up in each other’s arms, and I can’t wait to see them on their wedding day.
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August 23, 2010
Lauren and Brett
Fountain Valley School
Colorado Springs
August 21, 2010
I’ve been looking forward to this wedding all summer, because I knew it would be creative and cool. Lauren and Brett are the owners of the Modbo Gallery downtown, and you might recognize them from their engagement session earlier this summer. They included their artistic skills and stylish creativity in many ways on Saturday. They even hosted their own reception, by closing down the alley behind the art gallery and celebrating under the stars.
Lauren and Brett scheduled a lot of time for posed photos, and as a result, they have lots of gorgeous pictures of the two of them together. If you love these kinds of pictures as much as I do, please make sure to schedule plenty of time on your own wedding day. You won’t regret it.
Congratulations, Lauren and Brett!
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August 20, 2010
Levi, Holly, Liana, Matt, Kai, and Jadyn
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Colorado Springs
August 19, 2010
Yesterday I photographed my friend Holly’s family! Holly and Matt Pacione are wonderful photographers here in Colorado Springs, so I was honored when they asked me to take their family’s portraits. It was also a ton of fun, because their kids are adorable, and as you’ll see, we all had a blast exploring Red Rock Canyon.
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August 19, 2010
Courtney
Colorado Springs
August 18, 2010
Yesterday evening I met with Courtney for her senior portrait session in Palmer Park. After a few pictures in the park, we headed to downtown Colorado Springs to continue her portraits as the sun set. It was the best of both sides of Colorado Springs – nature and city.
Congratulations, Courtney! I wish you the best for your senior year and beyond.
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August 17, 2010
I finally set up an account at Formspring, a question-and-answer website. If there’s anything you’ve been wanting to ask me about photography, business, or just about anything else, please stop by and ask. You’re welcome to ask anonymously if you’re shy, but I’d love to hear from you.
I hope that this account will be place for people to learn more about me and the way that I do things. I have a lot of frequently asked questions, so if there’s something you want to know, don’t be afraid to ask. You might even help out someone else by asking.
http://www.formspring.me/charlottegeary
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Jeff and Danielle
Wild Basin Lodge
Allenspark, Colorado
August 14, 2010
Saturday was the perfect day for a mountain wedding, and the Wild Basin Lodge is a gem. Danielle and Jeff got married there alongside a stream, and then celebrated with a dinner for 40 of their closest friends. I loved how the wedding preparations were a group effort — the cake, flowers, music, and decor were all created by their friends and family.
The staff at Wild Basin Lodge were excellent to work with, and took great care of Jesse and me. They even offered to accommodate any of our dietary restrictions or allergies, which is a rare treat for wedding vendors. I was truly impressed by the level of their service. Highly recommended.
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August 13, 2010
Sarah and Mike
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs
August 7, 2010
Sarah and Mike got married last weekend at First Congregational Church in downtown Colorado Springs. I was thrilled when they scheduled time to have their photos taken after the ceremony at the Garden of the Gods, and I love the results. They even included their dog and cat in the photos, so obviously I loved this wedding!
Thanks, Sarah and Mike! I hope you’re loving Costa Rica as much as I did last week.
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August 9, 2010
Mother and baby capuchin monkeys
Damas, Costa Rica
August 3, 2010
Here’s the final set of our photos from Costa Rica. On our last day of the trip, we took a boat tour through a mangrove forest near the town of Damas. The tour gave us a close-up view of snakes, birds, and lots of monkeys. One of the monkeys even jumped on our boat!
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August 7, 2010
White-faced capuchin monkey
Manuel Antonio National Park
Quepos, Costa Rica
August 1, 2010
Last Sunday Mike and I spent the day at Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica. The park is famous for its gorgeous beaches and abundant wildlife. Of course I loved the monkeys! We saw capuchins and squirrel monkeys, as well as iguanas, raccoons, and lots of other animals.
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August 6, 2010
Rainforest waterfall
Quepos, Costa Rica
July 31, 2010
Last weekend Mike and I spent an afternoon hiking through Rainmaker Park, a series of trails and rope bridges through the rain forest. It was one of my favorite days of the trip, and certainly a great one for beautiful photo opportunities.
More photos from our hike in the rain forest
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6-week-old and 3-month-old baby marmoset monkeys
The Blue Banyan Inn
Quepos, Costa Rica
August 3, 2010
Mike and I just got home from a week on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. July 30th was our fifth anniversary, so we decided to take a vacation/babymoon to celebrate. We wanted to go someplace warm and tropical, and completely different from our normal daily routine. Mike wanted a beach, and I wanted monkeys. So Costa Rica it was!
We stayed at a miniature resort called the Blue Banyan Inn, near the town of Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park. The Blue Banyan is a bed-and-breakfast owned by an American-Canadian couple named Jim and Barbara. The Inn has just four cottages, a pool, and a restaurant where they served a delicious breakfast each morning. It’s quite a bit out of town, nestled in the rolling hills of the rainforest. The only sounds were those of the birds, insects, and frogs. The peaceful tranquility was divine, especially during a rare break from my busiest time of year.
One of the greatest aspects of the Blue Banyan Inn is that is also the site of an animal sanctuary operated by a non-profit organization called Kids Saving the Rainforest. Barbara and Jim and the volunteers take care of 22 marmoset monkeys at the sanctuary, including these four orphaned babies. Every morning they would bring the four babies to the hotel, and let me keep an eye on them as they prepared breakfast. These baby monkeys were absolutely adorable, and one of my favorite parts of the whole trip.
I’ll be posting our Costa Rica photos in four sets, starting with these photos of our hotel and the monkey sanctuary. Stay tuned for more!
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July 29, 2010
Dave and Chris
Timber Ridge
Keystone, Colorado
July 25, 2010
Last weekend I photographed two weddings at one of my favorite venues: Timber Ridge, on the top of a mountain in Keystone. Chris and Dave got married Sunday, surrounded by the Colorado mountains that Chris loves so much. She grew up here in Colorado, but now she and Dave live out of the country. This destination wedding was a great way for her to introduce Dave and their guests to the spectacular scenery of her home state.
Chris and Dave, I’m so happy for you both, and I’m jealous of your incredible honeymoon adventure!
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July 28, 2010
Kasey and Dave
Timber Ridge
Keystone, Colorado
July 24, 2010
Kasey and Dave got married Saturday with a destination wedding on the top of a mountain. Timber Ridge is a venue that sits 11,444 feet above sea level, high above Keystone. Even the trip to Timber Ridge is fun — it takes 30 minutes to get there by two gondola rides. It’s an impressive location for a wedding, and I’m sure Kasey’s family from Texas loved the adventure.
Congratulations, Kasey and Dave!
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July 27, 2010
I’ve been so busy this summer that I haven’t stopped to share my recent albums. I’ve had some gorgeous books go through lately! I love this guest book from Carrie and Pete’s ranch engagement session. The book contains white space for guests to sign at the wedding — it’s a personalized and beautiful alternative to the traditional guest book. They are always a huge hit at weddings.
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July 22, 2010
Marlayna
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Colorado Springs
July 21, 2010
Marlayna is an outdoorsy senior at Vista Ridge High School, who wanted a mountain setting for her senior portraits. She chose my favorite local park, Red Rock Canyon Open Space, which gave us great locations and beautiful evening light. Good luck to you, Marlayna, as you finish high school!
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July 20, 2010
Ben and Jane
Bethany Lutheran Church and the Cable Center
Denver, Colorado
July 17, 2010
Jane and Ben got married Saturday in Denver, on one of the hottest days of the year. They included many Korean traditions into their wedding, including formal attire that Jane’s parents brought from Korea. The reception took place at the dramatic and striking Cable Center, at the campus of the University of Denver. Congratulations, Jane and Ben!
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July 15, 2010
Adriana and Brian
Downtown Denver
July 14, 2010
Yesterday evening I met up with Adriana and Brian in Lodo for their engagement session. We scheduled the shoot so that we’d end up with some nighttime photos like this one, which of course I loved! Adriana and Brian are a playful and affectionate couple who were so easy to photograph. I can’t wait until their wedding in the mountains next month!
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July 13, 2010
Erin and Gabriel
Denver, Colorado
July 10, 2010
Erin and Gabe got married Saturday in Denver, and it was the kind of fun day that slips by too quickly. They had a dual Lutheran-Catholic ceremony at St. Paul’s Church downtown, and a reception at the Doubletree Hotel in Greenwood Village. Gabe is a photographer, too, so he made sure that they had some great photo opportunities throughout the day. They scheduled a break between the ceremony and reception, and explored a bar and a park downtown with their wedding party. I highly recommend this idea to future couples!
Congratulations, Erin and Gabe! What a fun day!
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July 12, 2010
The H family
Memorial Park, Colorado Springs
July 9, 2010
Lindsey, Kyle, and big brother Greyson welcomed little Peyton four weeks ago. They asked me to photograph their adorable family before Kyle has to be stationed abroad this summer. Lindsey, thank you for asking me to do this for you. Kyle, I wish you the best in your new adventure.
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