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The magazine arrived on my doorstep this Thursday. I sat on my couch, opened the package, and found the pages. And then the tears started.

It takes a lot for me to be proud of myself. But as I sat on the couch, staring at my name in print, I was swelling with pride. (Oh, and I was squealing, it really was not a pretty sight…) Having a wedding published in a print magazine has been a goal of mine for awhile now, but to have it actually happen is just beyond surreal.

Katie and Nick – Thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to be a part of your day – it was st-u-nn-ing.

EEEEEP!!!!

The fall colors, the GORGEOUS apple centerpieces, and the classy touch that Katie and Nick put on their wedding was so gorgeous. Katie – I think you have a second career as a wedding designer

Those colors! Katie and Nick tied them all in perfectly for the fall scenery.

I’m going to let the photos tell the story of their day (in what I think is my biggest blog post ever!) Enjoy

Hehe! I love grooms’ reactions when they see their bride for the first time!

One of the sweetest ceremonies I’ve ever been a part of.

Lauren and Ben did something I’ve never seen before during their ceremony. They had their entire family stand and join them at their place for a family prayer. Every one circled around and prayed for the couple together. To see family surround a new married couple like that was just amazing. I love this shot of Lauren and Ben through all of their family members’ embrace.

One of their first moments as husband and wife.

I don’t think the groomsmen knew what they got themselves in for!

Shoes!!

When I see these, that “Girls just wanna have fun” song starts playing on repeat in my head

Enough with the boys, time for some romance

If it rains on your wedding day, it will be worth it – because the light is AH-MAH-ZING after a storm! I mean – come on! Those clouds on the mountains!

Told ya.

They’re so sweet it’s wrong. Just. Wrong.

Notice to all future grooms: When I catch you staring at your wife’s bum, I WILL call you out on it And she’ll love it

Ugh. So. Romantic. I just love it…

Yep, they really are that adorable.

I LOVE having 2nd photographers along with me. While I was snapping Lauren, my 2nd shooter, Ashli, caught Ben staring back at her So cute!

Love.

Left – My shot, Right – Ashli’s version!

Who says rain and dirt can’t make for a good wedding day?

I LOVE all the details!!

Antique skis as a guest book!

Congratulations, you two!!

Feel free to share the love with the couple by commenting!

Yep, Ash, you’re hot. Smmmookin.

My personal mission of the day was to get Aaron (Mr. I Hate Getting My Photo Taken and Can’t Smile For The Life of Me) to smile, naturally. Mission accomplished.

I love sneaking in these shots that couples have no idea I’m taking. It’s like I’m 007.

Love.

Eeeep – love it

Ash is a country girl – like a cowboy-boot, white-cupboard, Miranda-Lambert, country girl. It’s pretty adorable. Her wedding will be a country theme in Breck, so we figured some country props would be more than appropriate!

Such a cute idea Ashli found on Pinterest! (I LOVE it when brides have ideas and inspirations for shoots! I mean, it’s not just about what I like, they’re your photos!!)

Talk about timing our shoot well – gotta love that sun! Oh, and FAVORITE!

I don’t care if it’s “wrong”. I. Love. Lens. Flare.

I can’t decide – black and white? or color?

You have no idea how nervous I was that this ring was going to become the needle in the haystack….

Sha-bling, baby!

Hehe, so cute

The is the spicy Ashli that I know all so well – just a bit of attitude!

This horse came out of nowhere to join us for our session and do some posing! This could be the funniest “series” I’ve ever done. Seriously makes me giggle. I kind of want to print it HUGE and hang it in my living room – just to see what kind of looks I get

I think he liked my new perfume.

Ashli might kill me for posting this one, but it’s just too funny to pass up.

That’s better!

A little note to how they met

Love you Ashli, can’t wait for the big day!!

Who knew a light tan-ish beige wedding dress could be SO. STUNNING. Whitney’s dress is one of my favorites of all time

We all know I have an obsession with wedding shoes, and rings, but when I put them together, I go kind of craaaazy!

But they’re just so gorg…

Details, details, details. These two didn’t miss a beat, and THAT’S my type of wedding!

Just before the ceremony, Whitney and Nate exchanged cards with sweet little love notes to each other. The sweetness soon turned into giggles when they both realized they had written nearly identical notes! Guess they’re meant to be

Recycled wine bottles?
Blocks of wood?
Fresh greenery?
YES PLEASE!

Oh, the details, they just make me so. darn. happy.

The Tapestry House makes such a perfect backdrop for getting ready.

Cutest reaction ever? Quite possibly…

THAT LIGHT! Uh, seriously, SO AMAZING!

Could. Not. Be. Cuter. For real…

The laughs and tears continued with personal vows – so, so sweet!

It’s too cute, right?

Love. Love. Love.

This was a “whoops” photo. I had no intention to shoot it like this – but I love it

Is it just me or is Whit’s happiness like ooozing?

Favorite. Hands down, nothing else to say, favorite.

That veil….!

And, of course, some snuggles. Cuz who doesn’t like snuggles?

So cute it’s almost not ok.

You knew it was coming…my ring shot extravaganza.

Congrats, Whitney and Nate! You two are so amazing and no doubt have years of happiness ahead!

So, so sweet. I just love it when there’s so much emotion, even with eyes closed. It’s like a little secret.

So sweet until I crack a bad joke…Hehe.

I love this one. This is EXACTLY how I would describe the two – so much fun and excitement, but still a calm when they’re together.

Secret obsession of mine: BLANK WALLS! You know, those ones that everyone passes by while looking at something prettier? Well, I stand up for the little guy – it’s the blank wall for me!

Cuz, um, ya, those eyes … THEY should be the focus

Jeff has a secret past as a model. That was a lie…but you believed me, right?

Two words, ladies…CUSTOM MADE.

Yep, he designed it. No, seriously, he did. And THAT gets 2 photos on the blog!

Becca and Jeff – you two are kind of adorable. Like kind of super adorable.

I love snuggles. I just love them. Can someone make me a t-shirt that says that? Cuz it’s true.

Hands down favorite. Oh, the love

Becca and Jeff – I am nothing shy of honored to be a part of your wedding next year. It’s going to be simple stunning!

-Your florist can be a mean person. As long as they deliver great flowers. Who cares, right? (My florist from my wedding was a doll, but I hated my flowers.)

-Your caterer can be a total jerk. Cuz who says jerks can’t cook? Plus, they’re in the kitchen! (My caterers were super nice – like Winnie the Pooh nice – but they left me empty handed at the end of my reception.)

-Your DJ, well they need to be somewhat cool – but really more likable to a crowd than your buddy.

-Your dress shop, they can be total snobs. You don’t have to deal with them on your day.

But you have to like your photographer. Period. (And I mean that like your mom meant, “Clean your room!” when you were a little kid.) Liking everyone else is a bonus.

Your photographer will spend all day with you. Yup. Right there with your bridesmaids, your family, and your new spouse. If you don’t like them – really, REALLY like them, it won’t be nearly as much fun. You need to be comfortable laughing, crying, feeling nervous, excited, and thrilled all around this one person. They’ll be with you when you get dressed, just before you walk down the aisle, in your first moments as a married couple, and throughout your reception. Seriously, you better like them.

And while I’m on it, you better be comfortable around your photographer. (I’m getting into total mommy-style-lecture-mode here. Hehe!) I’ve done the following things for brides on their big day without any hesitation:

-Pulled safety pins out of my pants to pin their bussle up when it fails

-Helped a bride pee. Yup. You heard me right. Someone’s gotta hold up that big white dress!

-Fixed bunching undies under the dress (and to my bride who I know is reading this – I got cha back…haha)

The list goes on, but you get the jist. By the end of the night, I leave with a hug and a big good-bye, because I’m a friend, not just a photographer.

Now that I’ve rambled on and on, I’ll get to my point. Good photos come in part from a relationship with your photographer. Liking them, trusting them, feeling comfortable around them, and being yourself around them is part of what makes the super-candid, super-cute images happen. It’s only part of the equation to getting great photographs, but it’s an important part! Hire someone you like. If you like me, I’m incredibly flattered. If not, find someone who you do like! (And if you don’t like me, why have you read this far, silly?)

Some of my favorite images emerge from friendships I have with clients…

Who says Calvin Klein can’t do wedding dresses? Cuz he definitely, definitely can.

Just the perf mix of nature and art and a hint of chic-y nerd. So, so, so perfect.

Uh, seriously, what an amazing idea!

My obsession with shoes is slowly becoming more and more public with how many shoe photos I take. But – COME ON! LOOK AT THEM!

Married!!

Favorite.

He..he..he.. I just love giggles…

The Art District in Denver is this colorful. No saturation here…

Love!

Sarah’s graph paper “table cloths” were perfect for romantic doodles by guests. So sweet.

Yup – the speeches were a hit!

For Matt, too!

Technically speaking, this is completely, 100%, WRONG. But I love it, so I don’t care.

Matt and Sarah – congratulations – you two are nothing short of extraordinary!

Elisabeth and Nick’s engagement session at the Denver Botanic Gardens was a complete blast. Like total laughing historically, time flying by blast. The exact reason I love my job, and I love my couples. So here it goes, some of my favorite snaps from our gorgeous sesh

Eep. Those eyes. That light. And the love! Melt…

Total goobers. And I love every bit of it. Elisabeth, you definitely found someone who matches your craziness. And by craziness I mean awesomeness.

Favorites

Ok, I lied. This is definitely my favorite. Gah, that light and the love just oozing.

Oh yes, the Elisabeth laugh.

Cuddly. Can’t deny cuddles.

HellOO Gorgeous!

The series

Nick, you are hilarious. And totally perfect for Elisabeth.

October can’t get here fast enough!

 Yep, antlers holding the dress. Gah, I love Colorado. So. So. Much.

These could be the best shoes in the history of shoes. Seriously.

Yep, totally obsessed.

Gotta have flats for dancing

Peeking out at grandma

Something about the simplicity of white flowers just makes bouquets feel timeless.

So gorgeous, Judy!

Just moments after the ceremony – me new favorite time to snap the most emotional shots of the day.

Details, details, details!

There’s just something about the mountains that you can’t beat.

Marcus’s father passed away recently, and these cufflinks were the perfect momento to remember him on such an important day. Not gonna lie, I almost lost it a bit photographing them. So amazing.

Favorite Simply because this is totally Marcus and Judy. He’s protective, and she’s soft and sincere, and when they’re cuddled up together, it’s just perfect

And my series!

These two shots totally make me giggle. Hehe Love it!

Marcus and Judy, I can’t thank you enough for letting me be a part of your big day. Anyone who gets to experience the love and joy you two share together is so lucky. I’m thrilled to call you both friends and wish you nothing but the best for the years ahead of you. Congrats!