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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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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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 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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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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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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Meghan and Ryan: Engagement portraits in Red Rock CanyonOctober 18, 2008
My friends Meghan and Ryan are getting married at Christmastime this year! They are planning a dreamy winter wedding in Vail, and I’m thrilled that they asked me to photograph it. Yesterday evening we met at my house and walked to Red Rock Canyon, where we went for a walk/engagement session. Since they’re friends of mine, we decided to bring my dog Ally with us. This part of the park is Ally’s favorite stomping grounds, so she gave Meghan and Ryan a tour while I took their photos.
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Amanda and Eric’s guestbookOctober 10, 2008
Tonight and tomorrow I’ll be photographing the wedding of this adorable couple, Amanda and Eric. They will collect their guests’ signatures in this book of their engagement portraits. I love books like these, and they are always a huge hit with wedding guests. The book contains white space for the guests to sign as they browse the photos. I hope they will all love the book as much as I do!
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Engagement album for Charlotte and MikeOctober 8, 2008
You might remember Charlotte and Mike, the amazing yoga couple who share our names. They got married last year, and we did an engagement session where they showed me some incredible yoga moves. They ordered their sleek and gorgeous engagement and wedding albums over the summer. Here is the completed engagement book!
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Katie and Dave: Engagement portraits in LittletonSeptember 19, 2008
Earlier this week I got together with Katie and Dave for their engagement session in Littleton and Centennial. Katie is a photographer, too, so it was really fun to photograph someone as enthusiastic about portraits as I am! She and Dave are an adorable couple, and I can’t wait until their wedding next June. If it’s anything like our portrait shoot this week, the wedding should be a lot of fun.
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Lori and Harris: Engagement portraits in the Garden of the GodsAugust 21, 2008
Harris and Lori had a beautiful evening for their engagement portraits! It had rained for days until the afternoon of their portrait session, and then we were greeted by clear blue skies when we arrived at the Garden of the Gods. It was fun for me to observe Harris and Lori interact during our session, because they are so affectionate and visibly in love. I was especially enchanted by the way that Harris would light up every time that Lori smiled. They will be getting married next month at the Broadmoor Hotel, and I can’t wait to see them on their wedding day!
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Kristen and Yaki: Engagement portraits in San FranciscoAugust 18, 2008
What a great weekend it was! Mike and I flew out to San Francisco to photograph the wedding of Kristen and Yaki. It’s always a huge honor to be invited to travel to people’s weddings, and San Francisco was particularly fantastic. It’s perhaps my favorite city in the world, so it was a thrill to go back. Kristen and Yaki made the experience even better, because they had such a fun, laid-back attitude about their wedding. On Friday evening, we met with Kristen and Yaki for their engagement session. It was only one day before their wedding, so we helped them celebrate their final day of engagement! Kristen chose Fort Mason as a waterfront setting for their photos. It gave us lots of great locations for portraits, including lush green trees and dramatic warehouses along the water. The only problem was that the fog completely hid the Golden Gate Bridge (and the rest of the city) during our entire time in SF. Next time I’ll come back in the spring or fall! Mike and I had so much fun with Kristen and Yaki over the weekend. Stay tuned later in the week for photos of their wedding at a winery in Sonoma!
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Kristen and EricJune 30, 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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Bree and Riley: Engagement portraits at Castlewood Canyon State ParkMay 2, 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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WPJA awardsMarch 6, 2008The results for the latest Wedding Photojournalist Competition are in, and two of my photos placed! Some of my most respected colleagues from around the world are among the winners, so it’s always an honor to be included in that group. Both of my winning photos are of the ultra-cool Erin and Cole. Congratulations, guys! Thanks for providing such wonderful moments!
You can see all the winners here: www.wpja.com.
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Guestbook: Jessica and DaveJanuary 30, 2008
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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