Ok, I know that I seriously have the best clients ever, but this couple defines sweet. They were all smiles and exuded genuine happiness and joy as they joined in marriage in a backyard ceremony In Lafayette, Colorado on September 21, 2013.
Kristen and Scott were another couple that were displaced by the Estes Park flooding. While they had planned to be married at an outdoor chapel at the YMCA of the Rockies, it just was not possible. In the days that followed the flooding, I spoke with Kristen about her options. The wedding quickly came together when her guitarist, the very talented Ms. Felicity Muench offered her backyard as the location for the ceremony. Her gorgeous yard was set up so nice and was a beautifully serene setting. Kristen was a vision in her knee length dress. Her pink flowers matched her bubbly personality perfectly! Scott was a perfect gentleman and while I could see the nervousness in his face, the look on his face when he saw his bride said more than words ever could.
The reception followed at the Colorado National Gold Club. The wonderful folks there stepped up in Kristen and Scott's time of need to squeeze them into a beautiful reception spot that overlooked the putting greens. The sun was high in the sky as we shot our pictures creating a gentle haze over the mountains, which didn't allow for many great mountain shots, but these two were just happy to be together on their special day.
Kristen and Scott will hold a special place in my heart always. So kind, so generous, so polite. This amazing couple will no doubt live a long and happy life together. May your sweet disposition and kindness always be apart of your marriage. Those two things will take you far in happiness.
See you for your one year wedding anniversary in Estes!
It's hard to believe that Halloween is just around the corner. Wasn't it blazing hot and summer just a few days ago? That's how it seems to me. Last year was the first year that my son was able to really participate in Halloween. Even at just over a year old, he had a favorite character from a book….Max from Where the Wild Things Are. Low and behold if I didn't find a Max costume for him. We practiced stomping and growling for weeks!
Just after our neighborhood trick-or-treat event, we trucked over to the pond behind our house to get some photos. I caught one of him stomping and growling! I'm sure I looked silly chasing a 1 year old around, bent over, running, yelling commands to smile and stomp and growl. Must have been a sight and I am sure that more than a few people got a good laugh, but hey, you do what you have to do for the shot!
This year, I am entering one of his pictures into a contest. You, my followers, don't have to do anything except maybe get a smile out of this. Happy Halloween from Max, King of the Wild Things!
Andrea and Andy were joined in marriage on September 21, 2013 in the presence of their immediate family in a gorgeous backyard ceremony in Andrea's parents backyard. This small and intimate wedding was touching and personal. The service was performed by their good friend Vince Tango and Andrea's nephew even served as ring bearer. Andrea and Andy incorporated several meaningful rituals during the service in order to seal their bond completely.
I was so touched to be apart of this elegantly simple family affair. I was welcomed into Andrea's parents home and was immediately made to feel welcome. One of Andrea's sisters did her hair, while mom and dad were busy downstairs readying dinner for after the service.
Andrea and Andy were supposed to be married in Estes Park, but their service was to take place only days after a 500 year flood hit the area. The decision was made to have the service in Highlands Ranch with their immediate family surrounding them. Andrea pulled everything together quickly and so well. She was stunning in her knee length plum dress while Andy wore a cream colored jacket over a black shirt and vest. The sunlight was gorgeous on this evening and made for some incredible pictures. The temperature was perfect and everyone was all smiles. This will be an evening that I will never forget.
To Mr. and Mrs. Howard, may the sun always shine on your faces and may you always have each other to lean on. I hope your married life is all that you dreamed it could be. You will always have each other from this moment forward, so cherish every minute and love each other like you were born to. Congrats!
Tristen Wolf has arrived, my friends. That's right, Tristen will be graduating from Conifer High School this upcoming May. Among his many activities, Tristen is a wrestler, and a good one too! Last year he went to state as a junior. This year, he will move up a weight class and is gunning for the state title this year.
Tristen is a class act. Very polite and respectful with a killer smile. As soon as I saw him flash those pearly whites, I knew that we would have a great shoot. He was natural and relaxed and even a bit goofy at times, while also following my direction and suggestions. We did our shoot at the iconic Red Rocks Park only days after the terrible flooding that riddled much of the foothills area. When I left my house just east of Denver, it was raining. By the time I reached Red Rocks, the sun was shinning and it was a perfect 60-something degree day. We hiked all over the park, into fields, up trees, down paths, through the amphitheater, and he was very patient with this 8 month pregnant photographer. I stopped often to catch my breath, and he didn't ever seem to mind.
Tristen is a hard worker, as displayed by his dedication to athletics, academics, and his work life. While he is undecided about his endeavors for college, I know that Tristen will find success in all that he does. To Tristen: enjoy your year! It will be some of the most fun you will ever have. The memories you make will last a lifetime. Do it all, do it well, do it to the best of your ability, and do it knowing that this will be one of the best times of your life. "Best class you have ever seen, we are the class of 2014!"
