Jill, Ross and the rest of their family arrived at Overlook Ranch a few days before the wedding. This beautiful venue is also a retreat where nature lovers go on hikes and take a break from their busy lives. The little cabins surround the main house, little dirt paths speckled with pine cones connect each of them .
On that day, inside one of the cottages, Jill, her sister, her mom and her closest friends were getting ready. The mood was quiet, meditational even. There was wholesome food on the table,wild flowers ready to be placed in the bridesmaid’s hair. There was sunshine sipping through the windows and Jill was doing her make up. I grabbed Jill’s dress and headed outside, looking for the perfect place for the first shot of the day.
I have known Jill and her family for a few years and it was with my heart full that I witnessed my lovely bride get into her dress. I saw her hug her dad, her mom, and finally meet Ross in the woods outside the cabin. Everyone cried at that wedding, except for Jill. She laughed the joyous laughter of a child on a Christmas day. She danced and hugged and ate and danced some more. She was life itself, celebrating the beauty this very special day.
Jill and Ross’s wedding was a great big embrace of all the family and friends present. It was also in communion with the breathtaking views of the mountains surrounding them. It was a mix of traditions and shamanic rituals, of Jill and Ross walking in with their entire family, and leaving, dancing up the aisle as husband and wife.
I am grateful to have be present. I am grateful for this family.
Overlook is a beautiful and casual venue located just a few minutes from Estes ParkThe venueThe Dress and RingOur Bride is getting ready in her cabinJill received the help from her sister and her mom to get ready for her dayDad’s first lookRoss getting ready in the main cabinRoss and Jill had a first lookRossA candid portrait of the brideBridal PortaitThe rings were tied in a ribbon to be passed around the guest during the ceremonyThe groom and bride’s family walked with them to the ceremony siteLove under a giant skyThe ceremonyThe couple’s first Kiss as husband and wife!Love this one!!! totally in the spirit of the weddingRoss did not want groomsmen, so everyone became a groomsmanLots of hugs, laughter and love came through during this wedding’s group picturesThe bridesmaidsJill and Ross and the mountain behindJill and Ross, walking as husband and brideGolden hour portrait of this beautiful coupleWe took the last bit of sun and captured some more images of Ross and jillThe Bride in golden hourView from the receptionSarah is tying a beautiful red apron around Jill’s waist, to spare her dress from splashes of bbq sauceJill and and Ross had a sweetheart table…not for long!Jill and Ross’s first dance was epic!Jill and Ross and their parent dance. It is always a big deal, no matter what people sayThe wedding reception turned into a dance floorJill and Ross posed for a light painting session
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.
We started our session at Chautauqua, a public space near the FlatironsThe park has this open space with huge trees, we took advantage of the beautiful morning light to get some yummy booked backgroundsAs we made our way toward Pearl Street we found this lovely garden on the west side. This led to some secluded imagesAt the bank, cause that’s how we rollJill and Ross didn’t need much directions to pose. Everything felt spontaneous and incredibly sexythe classic couple walk turned into a dance and turned into another walkJill’s dress revealed her back and tattoo so of course I have to focus on that for a while 🙂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 😉Jill and Ross trying to get away from meThe Boulder theater is an original 1920s theater. It is lovely inside, and gorgeous outsideIf anyone can do the dip, it is this lovely couple.
The sky was see sawing between sunshine and impending rain. The clouds were moving fast, faster than the heavy I 25 traffic that day. Inside the limousine, the bride and her bridesmaids were embracing the moments of being together, the moments before things got serious at the Spruce Mountain Ranch. The decor was set, the rings ready in their boxes and Melissa and Alex were ready for their first look. As Melissa walked toward Alex you could feel the excitement in her step. Alex couldn’t see her and was fighting the emotions that were bubbling up inside him. It wad a relief for both, to be together again, to be each other’s rocks as they have been for the many years they have known each other.
It was an honor for us to witness their first look and the sound of the running water and the wind rustling the leaves, as those two saw each other again, brand new, for the first time again, will be engraved in our collective memory.
The rest as we say is history. The ceremony was beautiful, overlooking the hills, Melissa and Alex had a sand ceremony, broke the glass and kissed in front of their family and friends.
I loved the grandeur of their wedding venue . I loved how Harvey the Dog pulled the little ring bearer who screamed all the way down the aisle “slow down Harvey!!!”. I loved how Melissa’s dad would not let her go. How Melissa and Alex had bundt cake and horses head. How they let us be a part of everything. How now I hug her parents before I left.
They say wedding is an industry, a huge machine where vendors lurk upon brides to make as much money as possible. My weddings are my babies. I love each one of my brides. I see them through the wedding preparation, I see the look in their eyes when they put on their dress. It is a privilege. Capturing Melissa and Alex’s wedding was a privilege.
Spruce Mountain Range, the main area , Colorado room and ruby’s cottageMelissa’s dress, ring, flowers and shoesMelissa and her Bridesmaids had matching robes, a beautiful way to thank the Bridesmaids while adding vibrant colors to her weddingMelissa is getting in her dress, assisted by her mom and her bridesmaidsAlex got dressed in the Cigar Lounge, a room just above the reception area.AlexMelissa looked lovely in her Maggie Sotero Dress, she made her own bouquet as well as all the table pieces for this wedding.The jars were hand decorated by the mother of the BrideMelissa and Alex’s Frist look, before the guests arrivedHeloise was Melissa’s adorable flower girl. She was delighted to pose for meAlex and his groomsmenThe bridesmaids posed for this beautiful and informative image. I love that the bride will keep this memory foreverThe groom and wedding party walking down the aisle at the beginning of the ceremonyThe ceremony started with the Bride and her Father walking down the aisle. Melissa’s dad had a difficult time letting her go 🙂The ceremonyAlex and Melissa pour the sand for the ceremony, they will keep the bottle as a memory of this beautiful dayAlex this the dip for the wedding kiss. Nice move Alex!Melissa, Alex and their Wedding partyMelissa, Alex and Harvey in this first formal family pictureI love veils, they give me so many opportunities for creative shots!Our groom and bride in the breathtaking hills of LarkspurReceptions area and table decorationsEveryone made a huge circle in the courtyard, where Melissa and Alex made their entrance and did their first danceFirst danceHere is the bride’s sister giving an hilarious toast 🙂Melissa and Alex used their horses mask to cut the cake 🙂Melissa and her dad did their first dance at night fallThe festivities started with the traditional Hora and went on with much dancing under the stars
Brittany and Jacob god married on a late summer day at the Curtis Ballroom. This very sweet couple crafted a colorful and warm atmosphere for their family and friends. I have known Brittany for a little while and love her laugh, sweet personality and artistry. Grateful for this beautiful wedding day <3
Special thanks to Hunter Odenthal who assisted Brian and I on this wedding.
The dress, flowers and shoes in the yellow, white and black color scheme of the weddingBrittany is getting ready at the Hyatt hotel 🙂Brittany’s dress, hanging from the balcony. Do not try this at home!Jacob is getting ready in his hotel room at the Hyatt Regency Denver TechBrittany and her bridesmaids overlooking the impressing hotel lobbyTimeless black and white images of the groom and his groomsmen, hanging out at the hotel’s balconiesBrittany is in front of the Curtis, she hold her custom made bouquet of sunflowersJacob and his groomsmen in front of the Curtis BallroomBrittany and her Bridesmaids are standing in front of the Curtis BallroomBrittany and her bridesmaids are crossing the street of Greenwood Village, Beatles styleIn any urban setting I like to find a road for my wedding party to walk on.The weeding party gathered in the venue’s entrance for a formal. Small spaces sometimes allows for creative posing that create timeless imagesBrittany and her dad walk down the aisle!Brittany and Jacob’s ceremony was at 6 pm, which allowed for soft golden tones on their picturesJacob’s nephew had the rings, his dad is helping him untie them from the pillowBrittany and Jacob poured paint on a canvas to symbolize their unionThe Curtis Ballroom us a lovely venue, its modern architecture blends well with the views of Greenwood VillageThe yellow and black decorations and candy table match this colorful and happy wedding!Jacob and Brittany during their first dance
Abby and Brett got married on a beautiful summer day on a golf course. This young and happy couple arranged a really gorgeous wedding of pink, gold and cream.
Abby’s dress, shoes and ring . The bridesmaids necklaces were Abby’s gifts.Abby and her bridesmaids wear matching robes to hang out by the poolsideAbby is getting ready with the help of her mom and bridesmaidsAbby is getting ready in her hotel room in Lakewood ColoradoAbby is posing in her hotel hallwayAbby and her bridesmaids walk around downtown GoldenAbby and her bridesmaids walk on the streets of downtown GoldenAbby and her bridesmaids downtown Golden, on the main bridgeAbby and her Bridesmaids on a shoot around Golden, ColoradoBrett is getting readyBrett getting readyImages taken in high noon on the golf course, we used the sunglasses and cold drink to help the groom and his groomsmen to feel more comfortable in the sunThe flowers and table decoration (pink, white and gold) reflected the wedding colors.A gorgeous little flower girlsThe ring bearer, flower girl, bridesmaids and Abby’s brother and of course the bride and her dadAbby and Brett’s ceremony at Fossil TraceView of the ceremony area and the wedding detailsA unique group picture of the wedding partyAbby and Brett on the Golf CourseAbby and Brett’s flowers reflect the wedding colors of light pink and goldThe groom and bride’s kiss on Fossil Trace golf courseAbby and Brett’s first dance
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.
Jon and Amber’s wedding venue, Stone Mountain lodge in Lyons ColoradoHat, rings, dress and flowers, reflecting the wedding colors.Amber is getting ready in the little cottage adjacent to the venueJon is getting readyAmber and Her bridesmaids, show the wedding colors and variations in red.The bridesmaid, wearing maroon are pursued by a friendly Dino named TinyJon and his groomsmen are hanging out before the weddingAmber and Jon see each other for the first timeAmber and Jon’s first look. We found a wall of lilac that matched their wedding colors perfectlyAmber posed for her bridal portrait. Her vintage dress matches the beautiful lilac background perfectlyAmber and Jon’s portraits at the venueThe ring bearers are helping the bride with her flowers while holding on to huge umbrellasReception roomAmber and Jon are tying the knot in this beautiful ceremonyAmber and Jon’s first danceReception -homemade- piesThe reception tables and Jenga gamesAmber and Jon are enjoying a brief reprieve from the rain during their wedding reception
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