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. Colorado Springs engagement portraits: Morgan and ChadMarch 8, 2010
Morgan and Chad have been friends since middle school, and are finally getting married later this year. I love stories like that! We wandered the Garden of the Gods yesterday and enjoyed the mild, springlike weather. Thanks, Morgan and Chad, and I hope you’ll love your destination wedding!
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Birth photography: The birth of BrentMarch 4, 2010
Brent was born Tuesday afternoon and greeted by his adoring parents and brother. I was honored to be there to document their first few moments with him. Brent is a healthy, eight-pound little sweetheart who is just 15 months younger than his big brother. I hope the two boys will grow up to be playmates and close friends throughout life. Thank you so much, Brandy, for asking me to be there to photograph his birth. I know how important photography is to you, so I’m thrilled that you love the photos. I hope that someday they will also be treasured by Brent and his own children. Here’s a slideshow with the complete story: Birth has become one of my favorite things to photograph. Few things in life involve such profound and beautiful emotions. I’d love to be able to photograph more births, so if you know someone who might be interested, please let them know about me. If you’d like to see the other two births I’ve photographed, you can find them here: Colorado Springs birth photography
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Colorado Springs engagement portraits: Jenna and AaronMarch 2, 2010
On Sunday I photographed Jenna and Aaron at the Siamese Twins rock formation in the Garden of the Gods. They are getting married next spring and wanted their engagement portraits to feature the beautiful landscape of their new hometown of Colorado Springs. Unfortunately Aaron will be deployed overseas later this month. It was such a pleasure for me to to take these photos for them before they have to be separated for a year. I hope the time goes by quickly, Jenna and Aaron!
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Baby portraits: Amy, Matt, and baby HunterFebruary 16, 2010
I photographed Amy and Matt’s wedding in 2007, and I was thrilled when they asked me this year to photograph their new baby. Four-month-old Hunter is gorgeous and full of personality, just as I would expect from any child of Matt and Amy. Congratulations, you guys!
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Birth photography: The birth of EllieJanuary 30, 2010
Eloise Marie entered the world at 10:02 on Thursday morning, and I’m profoundly honored to have been there to witness it. Her parents are Traci and Nic Turchin, talented wedding photographers here in Colorado Springs. I was thrilled when Traci asked me to photograph the birth. It’s always a compliment to be chosen by a fellow photographer, but I was particularly touched by Traci’s request to be there for her family’s first moments with her daughter. Thank you, Traci and Nic, for trusting me to document such emotional and powerful moments. I hope these photos will always be meaningful to you and Ellie. Traci and Nic left for the hospital around 6:30am on Thursday morning. A snowstorm with low visibility made their drive last three times longer than usual, and by the time they arrived at the hospital, Traci’s labor was well underway. She used a hypnosis application on her iPhone to calm her through her contractions. Her husband Nic and his sister stayed by her side the whole time. After the baby was born, big brother Will arrived with gifts and kisses for his baby sister. Birth is beautiful. Even during her most agonizing pain, Traci was surrounded by people who love her. I couldn’t help but cry to see such beauty. When she finally saw her baby, Traci’s joy filled the whole room. When Nic held his daughter for the first time, I had a vision of the two of them dancing at her wedding years from now. I was overwhelmed with the realization that I was documenting the first moments of that special relationship. I love birth photography. If you or someone you know is having a baby in the Colorado Springs area, I’d love to be able to photograph the baby’s first moments. Please contact me at charlotte@charlottegeary.com if you’re interested. Here’s a slideshow with the complete story:
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Birth photography: Newborn baby EllieJanuary 28, 2010
Congratulations to Traci and Nic! Ellie is gorgeous! I was thrilled and honored that they asked me to photograph the birth of their baby, who finally arrived this morning. I will need a few more days to edit their photos, but in the meanwhile I wanted to post a preview of what’s to come.
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Engagement portrait guest booksDecember 10, 2009
One of my favorite ways to use engagement portraits is guest signature books. I love to design custom guest books for couples that showcase their portraits. The final result is a photo album with personal notes from friends and family. Love it! What are some of the coolest ways you’ve seen people use engagement portraits?
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Colorado Springs family portraits at Red Rock Canyon: Brad, Sarah, Isaac, and NaomiNovember 30, 2009
Yesterday I photographed the family of my good friends Sarah and Brad Walters. Two-year-old Isaac is like a nephew to me, and baby Naomi will always have a special place in my heart, because I was there when she was born. The kids wore their new hiking boots for a family outing at Red Rock Canyon, one of my favorite spots in town. Thanks, Sarah and Brad!
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Colorado Springs family portraits in the Garden of the GodsNovember 29, 2009
Yesterday I photographed the family of Kari Crowe, a fantastic photographer from Dallas. Her parents live here in CO Springs, and she and her siblings are in town for Thanksgiving weekend. The four siblings surprised their parents with a family portrait session from me as an early Christmas present. It’s always a great compliment to be hired by a fellow photographer, and I particularly loved getting to know Kari and her family. As you’ll see, they love to laugh and have a good time. Thanks so much, Kari! You guys are awesome. If any of you would like to give a portrait session as a Christmas present, please contact me at charlotte@charlottegeary.com. I have gift certificates available for portrait sessions, albums, and prints. You can also apply my gift certificates to wedding photography, so if you know anyone getting married next year, consider giving them a photography gift certificate.
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Article in Popular PhotographyNovember 23, 2009
I’m excited to be included in the current issue of Popular Photography! They interviewed me last month for an article on family portraits. They were particularly interested in the way that my portraits look composed but not contrived. They misquoted me (most of the quotes in the article are not my own words), and I’m not pleased with the way they cropped my photo, but still it’s great to be a part of the story. I’ve been published in magazines intended for brides or professionals, but this magazine’s mainstream appeal makes it a great addition to my list of publications. The December 2009 issue of the magazine is available now on newstands everywhere. Check it out if you’re curious! On a different topic, currently my photo is the first one the home page of Smugmug: http://www.smugmug.com/
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Flushmount album with premium fabric coverNovember 17, 2009
I completely adore my latest wedding album! It’s a flushmount album covered in aqua book cloth. The cover fabric is similar to dupioni silk, but more durable and substantial. It’s SO pretty! I keep staring at it. I’ll be offering this style of album as an upgrade to my current line of flushmount albums. The cover fabric comes in a variety of colors to suit your style. If you have already ordered an album, you are welcome to upgrade it to a premium fabric cover if you’d like. Please contact me with any questions.
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It’s time to order holiday cards!
Have you ordered your Christmas cards yet? It’s that time of year already! I offer a wide array of designs for your holiday cards, and there is still time to order them. All colors and text are customizable. You’ll need to act quickly, though! Please contact me at charlotte@charlottegeary.com. If you haven’t had your 2009 family portrait session yet, I still have a few open sessions in the next two weeks. They are filling up quickly, so let me know if you’d like me to reserve a spot for you.
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Cripple Creek family portraits: Heather, Leon, Julie, and EloiseNovember 16, 2009
Last week I photographed this fun and fabulous family up in Cripple Creek. 2009 has been a huge year for Heather and Leon, with the completion of their dream house in the mountains, and the arrival of gorgeous Eloise. I was happy to be able to help them document such an important year!
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Colorado Springs family portraits in the Garden of the GodsNovember 12, 2009
I photographed this adorable family on Sunday at the Garden of the Gods. The boys were initially reluctant to have their photos taken, but after I showed them all the fun rocks they could play with, they opened right up. The Garden of the Gods is a great setting for family portraits for many reasons.
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Colorado Springs engagement portraits: Amanda and StephenNovember 11, 2009
Over the weekend I got together with Stephen and Amanda for an engagement session in the Garden of the Gods. They are getting married next spring at Lake Tahoe, which should be fabulous. We wandered around the Siamese Twins rock formation, climbing rocks and enjoying the warm weather. Thanks, Amanda and Stephen!
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Garden of the Gods Club wedding portraits: Tara and BryanOctober 20, 2009
Tara and Bryan got married a year ago at the Garden of the Gods Club. They asked me to photograph their first anniversary portraits, and got all dressed up in their wedding attire for the occasion. Because Tara wouldn’t need to wear the gown again, we didn’t have to worry about getting it dirty or wet, which gave us lots of opportunities for great photos. They lay in the grass at the Garden of the Gods Club, went hiking at Rainbow Falls in Manitou, and rolled around in the sand at the waterfall. Tara was even brave enough to stand in the freezing cold water for some pictures! The popular name for this kind of portrait shoot is a trash the dress session. I prefer to call it a fearless bridal session, because my goal is not to destroy a gown, it’s to showcase a bride who isn’t afraid of getting a little dirty. The results are liberating and so much fun!
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Kelsey: Colorado Springs senior portraitsOctober 14, 2009
Last week I met with Kelsey for her senior pictures. We lucked out with the last beautiful day before an ice storm arrived. Kelsey is an outgoing, adventurous student who loves the outdoors. Red Rock Canyon Open Space was a perfect setting for her personality and lifestyle. Thanks for a great photo shoot, Kelsey, and good luck with your last year of high school!
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Birth photography: The birth of Naomi WaltersOctober 10, 2009
I’m excited to share one of the most beautiful events I’ve ever photographed. My good friends Sarah and Brad Walters invited me to photograph the birth of their daughter. I was deeply honored to have been asked. When I got the call early Tuesday morning, I rushed to their home to document the stages of labor and the delivery. I had never seen a birth before, and it was a profoundly beautiful and emotional experience to witness. Baby Naomi was born at her family’s home, in a water birth that was assisted by Laura Luckett of Baby’s Breath Midwifery and her assistant, Dana. Sarah chose not to use pain medicine, instead opting for the comfort of a pool of water. Brad comforted her throughout her labor, and monitored her contractions with the help of an iPhone app. Sarah and Brad’s parents were there for support and to take care of almost-two-year-old big brother Isaac. I observed quietly and documented events as they occurred around me. I have been documenting Sarah’s pregnancy since her first ultrasound. You can see my previous photos here: I am grateful to Sarah and Brad for inviting me into such a private moment, and for introducing me to the miracles of childbirth. I would love to be able to photograph more births in the future, so if you or someone you know would be interested, please let me know. I present these photos here on my blog with permission from Sarah. I will let the photos speak for themselves. For the complete story, view their slideshow:
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Colorado Springs engagement portraits: Susan and AlexOctober 6, 2009
I had an engagement portrait session with Susan and Alex on a perfect fall day. We walked around the Garden of the Gods with their two dogs, and enjoyed the fall colors that are at their peak right now. I look forward to their wedding in Denver next summer!
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Pikes Peak engagement portraits: Abby and LanceSeptember 30, 2009
Today I spent a gorgeous autumn afternoon at this lake with Abby and Lance and their dog and cat. Abby and Lance are veterinarians in Woodland Park who get to enjoy this view every day from their home. I was thrilled to discover that they brought their dog, CR, and kitty, Simon, along for some pictures in the forest — how perfect for two vets to be with their animals!
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