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. Tracy and John: Engagement portraits in downtown DenverAugust 26, 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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The Pacione family: Family portraits in Red Rock CanyonAugust 20, 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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Adriana and Brian: Denver engagement portraitsJuly 15, 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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Colorado Springs engagement portraits: Lauren and BrettJune 17, 2010
Lauren and Brett are the owners of the Modbo art gallery in downtown Colorado Springs. They are an artistic, stylish couple — Brett is a painter and bass player, and Lauren is a classical pianist. They’ll get married later this summer, and their reception will take place at the Modbo. I can’t wait to see all the creative touches they’ll have at their wedding.
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Denver engagement portraits: Jane and BenJune 11, 2010
Jane and Ben are getting married next month in Denver. We spent yesterday evening wandering around the area of Denver near Confluence Park for their engagement portraits. They are a fun, easy-going couple, and their willingness to shoot in the rain really paid off — the sun came back out with stormy blue clouds and a rainbow!
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Family portraits at Farish Recreation AreaJune 10, 2010
I photographed this adorable family at Farish, a gorgeous area near Woodland Park that is reserved for recreational use by military families. They were on vacation for a few days, and asked me to photograph them enjoying their time away. They is about as adorable as any family could hope to be!
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Colorado engagement portraits: Carrie and PeteMay 5, 2010
Yesterday I drove to the eastern Colorado plains to photograph Carrie and Pete at their home. They raise horses, so it was a great idea for them to include Diesel, Hondo, and many of their other adored animals in their engagement portraits. I had so much fun getting to know them and all the wonderful personalities that surround them at their ranch — horses, dogs, cats, Chuck the cow, Larry the goat, and Peanut the pony. Thank you so much, Carrie and Pete, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
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Engagement portraits: Stephanie and DaveApril 10, 2010
Yesterday I got together with Stephanie and Dave for their engagement session at Meadowlark Gardens, a botanical park in Vienna, Virginia. It’s such a pretty time of year in Virginia, and a refreshing change from Colorado’s lingering winter weather. Meadowlark Gardens is a beautiful location for portraits in any season — right now it’s full of dogwoods, cherry blossoms, and fresh green maple leaves. Stephanie and Dave are getting married in October at Rust Manor House in Leesburg, Virginia. I can’t wait to photograph them in Virginia’s autumn colors.
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Colorado Springs portraits: Andy and Denise at the BroadmoorMarch 25, 2010
Andy and Denise celebrated their 20th anniversary with a weekend in luxury at the Broadmoor Hotel. They asked me to take their first professional photos since their wedding. We walked around the lake on a beautiful afternoon, and managed to capture many sides of their personalities. Thanks for including me in your anniversary celebration, Andy and Denise! If you haven’t had any portraits taken since your own wedding, now is always a great time.
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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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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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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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Karen and Jacynda: Engagement portraits in downtown DenverJune 28, 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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Leslie and Brian: Engagement portraits at the Denver Center for the Performing ArtsJune 26, 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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Kim and Chris: Garden of the Gods portraitsMay 29, 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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Liz and Brian: Engagement portraits in Morrison and Red RocksMay 23, 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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Leila and Luke: Engagement portraits in Memorial ParkMay 15, 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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Frank and Carrie: Portraits at the Broadmoor in Colorado SpringsMarch 23, 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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Lea and David: Colorado Springs wedding at the Broadmoor and Pauline ChapelDecember 2, 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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