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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Courtney: Senior portraits in Colorado SpringsAugust 19, 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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Guestbook: Carrie and PeteJuly 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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Marlayna: Senior portraits in Red Rock CanyonJuly 22, 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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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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Lindsey, Kyle, Greyson, and Peyton: Colorado Springs family portraitsJuly 12, 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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Jamie: Bridal portraits at the Garden of the GodsJuly 6, 2010
Beautiful Jamie had her bridal portrait session about a month ago, and I’ve been excited to share the photos since then. She and Mike got married Sunday, so now I’m ready to show off how beautiful she was! Be sure to come back later this week to see the photos from their picture-perfect July 4th wedding at the Garden of the Gods Club.
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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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Pet portraits in Manitou Springs: Betty and IdgiApril 24, 2010
This is our dear friend, Betty, with her beloved border collie, Idgi. We were all heartbroken to learn recently that Idgi has terminal lymphoma. The vet says that she has only a couple more weeks of feeling good before she will start to decline. Betty and I decided to take some active portraits of Idgi while she’s still feeling good, so we took her to a park to document her favorite thing to do — play frisbee. Idgi is a smart, playful, well-loved dog, who has been a true friend to Betty for ten years. I hope her good days will last longer than any vet could expect.
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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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Denver engagement portraits: Emily and AndrewMarch 30, 2010
Andrew and Emily are getting married in September the mountains of Colorado near where Andrew grew up. Because their wedding photos will feature the mountains, they wanted their engagement portraits to reflect their urban lifestyle. We met in Lower Downtown Denver and spent a couple hours walking around and enjoying all the fun architecture and dramatic sunlight. Thanks for being up for anything, Emily and Andrew! I look forward to your wedding!
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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: 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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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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