Sara & Aaron- Shove Chapel & Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs

Sara & Aaron had a beautiful wedding in Colorado Springs last year. The ceremony was at the amazing Shove Memorial Chapel on the Colorado College Campus. It is by far my favorite of the churches I've photographed in. After the reception we went to Garden of the Gods to take pictures and I am SO glad we did. I've lived in Colorado my entire life and have been to Garden of the Gods several times... but it just never seems to get old to me. It is such a neat spot and obviously, an incredible spot to take pictures. We had lots of fun reactions full of congrats and well wishes for the newlyweds from the tourists and other visitors at the park. Sara & Aaron even posed for pictures with a family visiting from New Zealand, I believe? It was a lot of fun. ;)

Sara & Aaron were not only amazing to work with, but they were amazing to get to know. I've kept in contact with several people in their wedding party and Sara's brother's band, Other Side of Clearview, played at the reception and they are now one of my favorites. Their CD has lived in the car ever since the wedding last summer. Definitely check them out when they play around Colorado! Thank you again for allowing me to be a part of your special day!

Kristie & Bob- Snowy Wedding in Evergreen, Colorado

One of the last thing I expected to do this past weekend was photograph a wedding! Just last week I was at WPPI convention (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) in Las Vegas. It's not the first time I've mentioned the convention because I try to go every year. But when I came back, I had a message from someone here in Evergreen. Pam told me that her brother was getting married and the event had gone from a justice of the peace performing a quick ceremony to a small celebration at the very last minute and they needed a photographer! So on Friday, I booked a wedding for the following Sunday!

I am so glad that they asked me to be a part of their celebration. Kristie & Bill were married in a church here in Evergreen and then, together with close family and friends, they celebrated with a little cake and champagne at Bob's sister's home here in town. Two days before, Kristie didn't even have a dress! She bought it and had it altered the same day, and she looked amazing!! For picking it out at the last minute, she did awfully well! She looked like a million bucks!

We had a little time before the ceremony began and I learned that the stained glass here is actually left over from the building of the Airforce Academy Chapel in Colorado Springs.

I was absolutely ecstatic that they were willing to venture out in the snow with me for a couple of minutes as well and they were VERY good sports in enduring the cold temps and falling snow, but I am in love with the images.

A big huge thanks to Kristie & Bob for allowing me to be a part of their intimate day with their friends and family. And thanks to Pam, Bob's sister, for thinking of me and bringing me into your home! It was absolutely my pleasure to share a piece of your day with you.

John & Jen- Vail, CO Wedding- Sonnenalp Resort

John & Jen were married this past summer at the beautiful Sonnenalp Resort in Vail. As you can see, the skies were a bit ominous, but we had the perfect hole in the weather for the ceremony. We made sure not to push out luck and hurried through some images of the two of them in the Vail Village and got back to the resort just in the nick of time. The skies completely opened up just as we ducked into the covered walkway on the edge of the parking area! But I always tell my brides, since you can't control the weather, you might as well not waste energy stressing about it (and dramatic weather makes for great images!)

John and Jen did an amazing job with all the little details! They do a lot of traveling together so their favors were these great red luggage tags that also acted as their place cards. Great white paper lanterns hung from the ceiling and the tables were covered in a fabulous deep vibrant orange, and the grounds were just covered in blooming flowers and vines. I just couldn't get enough! :)


This is one of my favorite ring setups from this year. I like both of them, so I just couldn't choose which one to post! So... here's the wide and close up versions. ;)

I had amazing time getting to know you and your families! (I love running into your mom at lunch and the bank! haha) Thank you again, for asking me and Darrell to be there with you.

Jen & Jeremy- Private Colorado Ranch Wedding

Jen & Jeremy had a wonderful intimate ceremony at a private ranch just outside Glenwood Springs, Colorado along Canyon Creek. The weather held out for the ceremony and in typical Colorado style was on and off all night. Although, the timing couldn't have been better because everyone was under the tent and ready to party by the time the sky let loose. They were well prepared, with umbrella's for everyone, but most turned out to be used more as toys for the kids. (the big and little kids, both, as you can see below) :)
I also never expected to find a band at a wedding that I have completely fallen in love with!! Meniskus performed throughout the entire celebration and I could have listened to them all night. If anyone is looking for an AMAZING band to book for a wedding, I would definitely recommend them!! Click here for info on booking them for a private event. They have gigs all over the state if you want to hear them live. Actually, their tracks on their website don't begin to do them justice. They absolutely ROCK live... definitely check them out!



Jen & Jeremy, it was an absolute delight to work with you and your family. Thank you so much for having me!! I'm so excited to hear about all your adventures in the future! :)