Epic engagement session at St Mary’s Glacier

Amy and Russ’ engagement session

“You guys, it is cold, we have a steep hike ahead of us, this is going to be a crazy adventure. Amy do you have hiking shoes? no? just ballerina shoes? that should work too”

St Mary’s glacier trail is a step and quick 20 minutes hike. I was carrying a heavy camera backpack, Amy sported her ballerina shoes, athlete hikers were glaring at her, torn between laughing and screaming in fear for her. You get the best conversation while trudging up an icy trail.  We laughed about the cold and we talked about life while I was sliding down a slope on my butt.  We had semi philosophical conversation while trying to keep ourselves from falling. It felt like we came straight out of a Calvin and Hobbes’ comic book (Amy is the bouncy tiger).

In the end, we saw the magic of light seeping through trees while the wind made the snow twirl. We discovered the breath-taking views of St Marys, the twisty trees and frozen lake. We saw the sky turn pink and drove down to share beer and pizza at Beau Jo’s in Idaho Springs. This was an adventure that taught me more about Amy and Russ than any hourlong conversations.

I  get to create the most beautiful connections while trudging on an icy trail with a bouncy ballerina and a future groom with the kindest eyes I have ever seen.

I can’t imagine how awesome this wedding is going to be at the Lakewood resort in Cable, WI!
Couple walking in Idaho Spring
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A romantic engagement session in the mountain

Love + bravery + long white dress = epic and romantic engagement session in the mountain

Nick and Ashley look like they have lived their entire lives in Colorado. They embrace the hiking-rock climbing adventure seeking lifestyle that I have rarely seen in even the most outdoor loving couples I have worked with and yet….they are both from Louisiana 🙂  Ashley and Nick have chosen Colorado as the place to start their life together and our beautiful state is better off for it.

What I loved about this session was the ever-changing weather, which gave us a palette of light and colors that was uniquely Colorado. I also loved Ashley’s dress, graceful and easy to work with, Nick very dapper suit and the overall romantic-epic feel that stem from their mix of elegant outfits and rugged surrounding.

I can’t wait to shoot their wedding on August 25th in Estes Park!

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Jill and Ross : Part one (the engagement)

I met Jill through Art as Action. She is a gorgeous dancer, and a beautiful woman. I love the way she laughs, how her presence brightens any room. I was ecstatic when she asked me to photograph her wedding, and we started with her engagement session in Boulder.

Engagement Session in boulder
We started our session at Chautauqua, a public space near the Flatirons
A Boulder Engagement Session
The park has this open space with huge trees, we took advantage of the beautiful morning light to get some yummy booked backgrounds
A boulder Engagement Session
As we made our way toward Pearl Street we found this lovely garden on the west side. This led to some secluded images
An Engagement Session in Boulder
At the bank, cause that’s how we roll
A boulder Engagement Session
Jill and Ross didn’t need much directions to pose. Everything felt spontaneous and incredibly sexy
A Boulder engagement session
the classic couple walk turned into a dance and turned into another walk
Boulder Engagement Session
Jill’s dress revealed her back and tattoo so of course I have to focus on that for a while 🙂
Engagement Session in Boulder
Jill and Ross enjoying a bit of the almost dry grass at the place where everyone smokes pot any other day than on Sunday early morning. Sunday is for session 😉
Engagement session in boulder
Jill and Ross trying to get away from me
An Engagement Session in Boulder
The Boulder theater is an original 1920s theater. It is lovely inside, and gorgeous outside
A Boulder Engagement Session
If anyone can do the dip, it is this lovely couple.

 

Location : https://www.chautauqua.com

Boulder : https://bouldercolorado.gov

 

Amber and Jon, a “hat” Wedding in Colorado’s Foothills

Amber and Jon got married on a rainy day in May 2015. This beautiful, hand crafted, vintage wedding welcomed the guest in the tiny town of Lyons, Colorado.

A hat Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Jon and Amber’s wedding venue, Stone Mountain lodge in Lyons Colorado
A hat wedding in Colorado's foothills
Hat, rings, dress and flowers, reflecting the wedding colors.
A hat Wedding in Colorado's foothills
Amber is getting ready in the little cottage adjacent to the venue
A hat Wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Jon is getting ready
A hat Wedding in Colorado's foothills
Amber and Her bridesmaids, show the wedding colors and variations in red.
Hat Wedding in Colorado's Foohills
The bridesmaid, wearing maroon are pursued by a friendly Dino named Tiny
A hat wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Jon and his groomsmen are hanging out before the wedding
A hat wedding in Colorado's foothills
Amber and Jon see each other for the first time
A hat wedding in Colorado's foothills
Amber and Jon’s first look. We found a wall of lilac that matched their wedding colors perfectly
A hat wedding in Colorado's foothills
Amber posed for her bridal portrait. Her vintage dress matches the beautiful lilac background perfectly
A hat wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Amber and Jon’s portraits at the venue
A hat wedding in Colorado's Foothills
The ring bearers are helping the bride with her flowers while holding on to huge umbrellas
A hat wedding in Colorado's foothills
Reception room
A hat wedding in Colorado's Foothills
Amber and Jon are tying the knot in this beautiful ceremony
Hat Wedding in Colorado's Foohills
Amber and Jon’s first dance
A hat wedding in Colorado's foothills
Reception -homemade- pies
A hat wedding in Colorado's Foothills
The reception tables and Jenga games
a Hat Wedding in Colorado's Foohills
Amber and Jon are enjoying a brief reprieve from the rain during their wedding reception

 

Venue : Stone Mountain Lodge, Lyons Colorado

Dress : Anthropology

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Catering : SmokeShack BBQ

http://smokeshackbbq.com

Pies : Whole Foods Bakery

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