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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.
March 2, 2010
Aaron and Jenna
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs
February 28, 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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November 29, 2009
Garden of the Gods
November 28, 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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October 6, 2009
Susan and Alex
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs
October 2, 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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September 30, 2009
Lance and Abby
North Catamount Reservoir, Colorado
August 29, 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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June 28, 2009
Jacynda and Karen
Downtown Denver
June 27, 2009
Yesterday evening I met Karen and Jacynda in the riverfront area of Denver for their engagement session. After weeks of rainy photo shoots, I was thrilled with yesterday’s gorgeous sunny weather. It was the perfect day to walk around downtown with this fun couple. I really admire Karen and Jacynda for their work with abused and neglected teenagers. I used to work in an adolescent group home, so I know how challenging and meaningful their careers can be. I had a blast with them yesterday, and I’m really looking forward to their commitment ceremony later this summer!
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June 26, 2009
Brian and Leslie
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
June 25, 2009
This has been a season of rain here in Colorado! Leslie and Brian had hoped to walk around downtown Denver for their engagement session yesterday, but a heavy rainfall sent us for cover at the Denver performing arts center. It turned out to be a great location for urban-style outdoor portraits, complete with a roof over our heads. Leslie and Brian are getting married next month in Denver, and after yesterday’s fun photo shoot, I know it’s going to be a great wedding.
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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 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 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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March 23, 2009
Carrie and Frank
The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs
March 21, 2009
My friends Frank and Carrie were in town from Virginia this weekend! Frank and I went to college together at the University of Virginia a million years ago, and were photographers together on the yearbook staff. I always admired his photography and assumed that someday he’d be a professional photographer. Now it turns out that I’m the photographer, and he’s a real estate guru. He owns a successful real estate company in Northern Virginia, and runs a popular blog: http://blog.franklyrealty.com/
Frank was invited to speak at a real estate convention at the Broadmoor this weekend, so he and his lovely wife, Carrie, came out for a visit. On Sunday the four of us went to Vail for a ski trip, and encountered 60-degree warm sunshine. While Mike and Frank skied/snowboarded in the slush, Carrie and I dined at an outdoor restaurant in the Vail Village and then went shopping. It was a great day!
We began the weekend on Saturday, though, with a photo shoot at the Broadmoor. Frank hired me to take some photos for his website redesign and other promotional materials. We did some informal headshots, some goofy photos, and a few portraits of the newlyweds together. Frank has a wacky sense of humor, and I hope these photos show that side of his personality.
It was great to see you, Frank and Carrie!
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December 2, 2008
Lea and David
The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs
November 29, 2008
Lea and David chose to get married in a private ceremony in a winter wonderland. They traveled from Oklahoma to Colorado Springs, where they had a tiny but beautiful wedding at Pauline Chapel. Their wedding was the smallest I’ve photographed — the only participants were Lea and David, the officiant, and me. I loved being a part of their wedding celebration, and documenting it for all their family and friends who were unable to be there. Instead of hosting a reception, Lea and David chose to celebrate their wedding with a two-day extended portrait session at the Broadmoor. It was a thrill for me to have so much time with them for posed pictures in such a gorgeous setting.
On Saturday, we spent a couple hours wandering the Broadmoor after their ceremony. The resort’s Christmas decorations are out, and the entire area is so pretty this time of year. Then on Sunday we got together for a casual photo shoot. It snowed that day, which made the resort even more beautiful.
Thank you for inviting me to be part of your wedding weekend, Lea and David! Congratulations!
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November 23, 2008
Pat and Tamera
Colorado Springs
November 23, 2008
I can’t believe we never did this before! Today my friend Tamera Goldsmith and I decided to take photos of each other with our lovely guys. She took pictures of me with Mike and our dog, and I photographed her with her boyfriend Pat. Tamera is a wedding and portrait photographer here in the Springs and she’s a good friend of mine. We get together for pub quizzes, coffees, and photographer parties, but for some reason we’ve never gone shooting together. So today was fun!
Mike and I started the afternoon at Red Rock Canyon, where Tamera photographed us doing one of our favorite things — hiking with our dog. Then Tamera and I met up with her boyfriend Pat to explore some areas near their home. We went to a run down motel with the goofy name “Dun Rovin’”, and then to a car dealership that was selling a fabulous Airstream trailer. It was all hilarious and a lot of fun.
Thanks so much, Tamera! You and Pat are fantastic.
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June 30, 2008
Kristen and Eric
Red Rocks, Morrison, Colorado
June 26, 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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June 26, 2008
Tim, Mocha, Kim, and Niko
Silver Spring, Maryland
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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June 23, 2008
Heather and Scott +1
Round Hill, VA
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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May 2, 2008
Riley and Bree
Castlewood Canyon State Park
Castle Rock, Colorado
April 29, 2008
On Tuesday, I met with Bree and Riley at Castlewood Canyon for their engagement portraits. They are getting married this summer in Colorado Springs. I had so much fun watching the two of them interact! They are playful and silly with each other, and it’s fun to see them make each other laugh. We wandered around the canyon for a while that evening, and they were up for anything I suggested. Bree was even climbing rocks in her heels!
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February 1, 2008
From the album of Leigh and Todd’s first anniversary
Album cover (back, spine, and front)
Here’s an album design that I finished today. You might remember Leigh and Todd’s beautiful portrait session at the Broadmoor a few weeks ago. They celebrated their first wedding anniversary in a snowy Colorado wonderland. How romantic!
They ordered a 5″x7″ Fine Art Book album, using 20 photos that they selected. It is going to be beautiful, and I can’t wait to see the printed version.
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January 30, 2008
From the guestbook of Jessica and Dave
Album cover (back, spine, and front)
I’ve been making lots of albums this winter! Here is a guestbook that I created for Jessica and Dave’s March wedding. I love this kind of guestbook! I used their engagement portraits, and left extra space for their wedding guests to sign the book. This is an 8″x10″ book with matte pages that lie flat, and a full-bleed photo cover.
Engagement guestbooks are always a huge hit at weddings–guests love looking through all the photos!
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December 22, 2007
Leigh and Todd
The Broadmoor Resort
Colorado Springs
December 21, 2007
What a way to spend an anniversary! Leigh and Todd flew from their home in Hawaii to celebrate their first anniversary in winter wonderland. The Broadmoor is a beautiful hotel here in Colorado Springs, and it is especially gorgeous at Christmastime. Leigh told me that she wanted some snowy anniversary photos to hang on the wall next to their beachy wedding photos. Somehow they scheduled our portrait session perfectly–a snowstorm started as we began the shoot! I was giddy with excitement as I took these photos.
Leigh and Todd, happy anniversary, and thanks for asking me to help you celebrate!
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December 5, 2007
From a sample portrait album of Adam, Linda, and Dorothy
Album cover (back, spine, and front)
Are you up for more album layouts? It’s my busy album season. Here’s a portrait album that I designed as a studio sample, using images from this fun photo shoot in Denver last summer. It will be a 10″x10″ fine art book. I really want to start presenting more albums to my portrait clients, because these books are such beautiful keepsakes.
More layouts from this sample album
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