Best wedding photos from 2016

Best wedding photos from 2016

Wow, what a year it was. I’m excited that I get to share with you my best wedding photos from 2016. The end of the year is the perfect time to reflect on everything that I witnessed, experienced and photographed throughout the season. As part of that process, I have narrowed it down to the best 55 images that you see above. It was an agonizing process to select my best wedding photos from 2016 because I was fortunate to work with some amazing couples in breathtaking locations throughout the year. Without the trust of my clients, none these images are possible. During the year I photographed a couple from a canoe on a mountain lake piloted by a coordinator, mounted a remote camera to…

Rembrandt Yard fall wedding | Megan and Bryan | Boulder

Rembrandt Yard fall wedding | Megan and Bryan | Boulder

Megan and Bryan’s Rembrandt Yard fall wedding was the perfect culmination of their relationship because after meeting many years ago at the University of Colorado in Boulder they returned to where it all began to make things official. Surrounded by friends and family from around the country and beyond, they shared their vows together in front of a thousand hand folded paper cranes with the Flatirons visible through the huge picture windows on the third floor of Rembrandt Yard. I knew what to expect at this fantastic space because I photographer another wedding at Rembrandt Yard wedding earlier this season. When I met with them earlier this year for the first time I knew that they would be one of my favorite couples of the year because they…

Mountain Wedding near Vail, CO | Becky and Brian

Mountain Wedding near Vail, CO | Becky and Brian

Last week after photographing the Denver Broncos season opener I made the drive west up I-70 with Travis to Vail for Becky and Brian’s Piney River Ranch wedding. The next morning Mother Nature greeted us with blue skies on our walk through Vail Village over to The Lodge at Vail where both wedding parties were getting ready. The ladies had a great view of the mountain while they did hair and makeup. Travis was with the guys a floor below for most of the morning but called me down to help give a bow tie lesson since they were having some trouble. Piney River Ranch is almost an hour up a bumpy dirt road from the village but thankfully the view doesn’t disappoint. Our state…

Jewish Wedding in Colorado Springs | Devan & Joshua

Jewish Wedding in Colorado Springs | Devan & Joshua

I was so excited to photograph Devan and Joshua’s Garden of the Gods Resort wedding in Colorado Springs last week because the setting screams Colorado. As a Denver native I know how beautiful our state is but many of their families traveled from great distances and didn’t know the treat that was in store for them. Devan is from New Jersey and Joshua’s family resides in Chicago and Indianapolis but they even had family travel from as far as Africa to be at the ceremony. That alone tells you how close they are with their families. Both the gentleman and ladies got ready at the Colorado Springs Marriott just up the road from Garden of the Gods club and while I photographed Devan, her sisters…

Downtown Denver engagement | Devan & Joshua

Downtown Denver engagement | Devan & Joshua

I met up with Devan and Joshua at Avanti to start their downtown Denver engagement session but before we did anything we had a drink because, why not? The view is obviously amazing but there is a great vibe going on and food is mouth watering. At Devan’s suggestion we had an arepa from Quiero Arepas that potentially changed my life. Trust me, go and get one at your earliest convenience. With (mostly) clear eyes and a full stomach we were ready to take the party on the road. Devan and Joshua have a great time together and know not to take each other too seriously. They were always laughing and that is such a great thing to capture. Documenting moments is my number one…

Downtown Littleton engagement session | Megan & Bill

Downtown Littleton engagement session | Megan & Bill

There is nothing better than starting off an afternoon with beer and that’s exactly what we did for Megan and Bill’s downtown Littleton engagement session. Although it’s a few minutes outside of downtown Littleton we met up at the Breckenridge Brewery Farm House for a couple tasty suds to kick things off. If you haven’t been then you definitely need to check it out. The food is great and the beer is always top notch. The facility has a rustic feel and features plenty of seating both inside and out with plenty of yard games to keep you busy with a cold beer in hand. After capturing a few images at the Farm House we ventured over to Sterne Park near their new home. I…

Galleria Marchetti wedding | Chicago | Erin & Chris

Galleria Marchetti wedding | Chicago | Erin & Chris

I traveled out to Chicago for Erin and Chris’ Galleria Marchetti wedding in June for their wonderfully quaint morning ceremony and brunch reception. Galleria Marchetti is a hidden gem in the River West neighborhood and you would have no idea that it’s so close to the highway because of the all of the trees that hide the property from the surrounding area. As a Colorado wedding photojournalist I’m spoiled with all of the outdoor ceremony locations that I get to work throughout the busy wedding season so it was a treat to photograph Erin and Chris’ ceremony outside under the arbor. The sunlight poured in through the tops of the trees and it created a great feel for their first kiss as husband and wife….

Bottom Lounge wedding | Chicago | Katie & Chris

Bottom Lounge wedding | Chicago | Katie & Chris

Earlier this summer I traveled out to Chicago for Katie and Chris’ Bottom Lounge wedding. I started the day with Chris and his groomsmen at the couple’s home before we spent the rest of the day at Bottom Lounge in the west loop for the ceremony and reception. The above image was one of my favorites from the day because it really captured the essence of the venue. It’s a concert hall and bar most of the time so I wanted to highlight the feel that you get after spending a night partying and listening to great music. The aluminum tabletops created the perfect reflection to take the frame up a notch. Make sure you check out more of their day at Wasabi Photography.

Rembrandt Yard wedding | Boulder | Liz & Sean

Rembrandt Yard wedding | Boulder | Liz & Sean

It was nothing but smooth sailing for Liz and Sean’s Rembrandt Yard wedding in Boulder last weekend. Everyone was on time, the light was a spectacle, moments were plentiful and most importantly their loved shined through. I spent several hours with Liz, her mother and soon to be in-laws as they got ready at Rembrandt yard. While they shared hilarious stories together and allowed the moms to do what mothers do best, I was around to document it all. Dan was with Sean and his father down the street at the St. Julien where I can promise the beer was cold and the conversation surrounded Ireland’s chances in the ongoing European Soccer Championships. They opted to forgo a first look and instead wait to see…

Bridgeport Art Center wedding | Chicago

Bridgeport Art Center wedding | Chicago

I recently traveled to Chicago to work alongside Travis at this Bridgeport Art Center wedding. She got ready at the Westin Chicago River Walk so the groom and myself waited outside for her to arrive for their first look. It was great to see them both so excited and emotional when they saw each other for the first time. The notoriously chilly Chicago weather didn’t stop us from making some portraits along the river walk. Despite the overcast light being really flat, we managed to find some color to make things stand out. Bright colors and graphic lines often drive my photographic vision so being able to discover so many locations that accentuated my style was fantastic. Their ceremony at the Bridgeport Art Center took…

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