2019 in Review | Behind the Scenes

2019 in Review | Behind the Scenes

Every single wedding presents its own set of challenges but we do our best to go above and beyond for each couple. It’s definitely a requirement to create dynamic, lasting images of the unique moments of their day and since we’re with them from start to finish we strive to make it a legendary experience as well. There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do to capture a memorable picture for one of my couples and once again I have visual proof. Just like the 2018 outtakes, the images below provide a little insight to the “behind the scenes.” The photos below prove a couple things about me. I’m able to babysit and capture photos simultaneously. I can hold my own on the dance floor against any…

Downtown Denver Proposal | Sierra & Alex

Downtown Denver Proposal | Sierra & Alex

Alex got down on one knee outside of Union Station on Saturday night and proposed to Sierra on what is sure to be one of the best birthday weekends she’ll ever have. Her reaction was raw, full of pure joy and excitement. There were tears from both of them as the moment begin to set in. It was so special and I’m glad that Alex asked me to photograph his downtown Denver proposal. He has been planning this for some time, all while they both live in Oklahoma. With some help from their friend Mattie, Alex got in touch with me a few weeks ago share his thoughts on how it all would go down. I’ve photographed countless engagements at Union Station but never a…

The Vista at Applewood Golf Course Wedding | Jessica & Mike

The Vista at Applewood Golf Course Wedding | Jessica & Mike

Jessica’s jaw has to be sore because she seemed to smile for 12 straight hours. If you are lucky enough to know how happy Mike makes her then this will come as no surprise. Their wedding day was a joy to be able to document from the moment that we walked in the door. The bridal suite at the church had great light so Jessica and the ladies decided to get ready there. Meanwhile Travis photographed Mike and his groomsmen getting ready at his apartment. There were a lot of laughs all morning long at both locations. You might even remember these two from their winter Keystone engagement this past winter. Instead of a first look, Jessica and Mike opted to share a quiet moment…

Fall Evergreen Engagement | Jennifer & Stefan

Fall Evergreen Engagement | Jennifer & Stefan

Last week we snuck in Jennifer and Stefan’s fall Evergreen engagement photos on one of the last warm days of the year. I’m not sure I could have more fun during an engagement session than I did with these two. Like myself, Jennifer and Stefan are both Colorado natives. We spent most of the afternoon talking about everything from how things have changed around here to our families. I met them at Evergreen Lake where we spent the first part of the afternoon. It was a gorgeous, bluebird day and the lack of people around created a serene environment. Later on we drove a couple minutes up the road to Alderfer/Three Sister’s Park. This area is fantastic when the light is as good as it…

Fall Colors Engagement in Aspen | Mel & Drew

Fall Colors Engagement in Aspen | Mel & Drew

It’s fantastic when a session like this comes together. Last month I called Mel and Drew with an idea for their fall colors engagement in Aspen. I thought that the timing would be ideal for a trip up to the Maroon Bells. Thankfully, they were as excited as I was despite all the extra planning and logistics involved in trying to do an engagement session at one of the most photographed locations in all of Colorado. My fiancée, Amy, joined me for the trek to Aspen to help as long as I treated her a trip to the hot springs the following day. They joined us for lunch in Aspen before starting the complicated journey to the bells. Drew, Mel and I took the bus…

Colorado Ski Resort Wedding | David and Xinya

Colorado Ski Resort Wedding | David and Xinya

I have been looking forward to David and Xinya’s Colorado ski resort wedding all year. Not only are they two of the nicest people that I’ve ever met but they got married at one of my favorite winter playgrounds, Arapahoe Basin. While I was with Xinya and the ladies at a cute cabin rental in Silverthorne, Michael drove up to A Basin to meet David where they were getting ready. Before too long we headed up to Loveland Pass for their first look. David’s reaction was priceless and I’m sure it helped convince Xinya that her trek up a steep slope in heels was all worth it. Their ceremony and reception took place at A Basin’s Black Mountain Lodge. We all rode the lift to…

High Mountain Engagement | Madeline & Chris

High Mountain Engagement | Madeline & Chris

The fall colors have finally begun to pop up which was perfect timing for Chris and Madeline’s high mountain engagement session last week. I met these two at Wedtoberfest back in April and anyone who wants to drink beer while they’re wedding planning are my kind of folks. They’re both engineers and have been studying hard for their professional exams so I’m glad we could get them outside for a bit. We met up at the Georgetown Loop Railroad since Chris is a big fan of trains and were lucky enough that the last train of the day rolled by when we were there. After a quick stop in downtown Georgetown we made our way up to Guanella Pass, stoping a couple times along the way…

Summer wedding in Summit County | Carissa & Kyle

Summer wedding in Summit County | Carissa & Kyle

When Carissa and Kyle reached out to me just three months ago and told me what they were planning I jumped at the chance to photograph their intimate summer wedding in Summit County. They were open to any and all of my ideas so I made a few suggestions and they got to work planning what turned out to be a great day. It was an absolute treat to work with them and the 23 other friends and family that they invited to their small mountain wedding. I arrived at Carissa’s parents condo in Dillon just as she was sitting down for makeup. There wasn’t a lot of room in the space with good light so she decided to take her cousin with her outside…

Summer Beaver Creek Wedding | Melissa and Drew

Summer Beaver Creek Wedding | Melissa and Drew

I started off what is always the busiest month of the year in Eagle County for Melissa and Drew’s summer Beaver Creek wedding. I walked in the condo just as the champagne started flowing so I had a feeling it was going to be a great day. While I was up a floor with Melissa and all the ladies, Michael photographed Drew and the groomsmen getting ready. Following first look near the condo we made our way to the village and boarded the Centennial Express lift to the Beaver Creek Wedding Deck for their on-mountain ceremony. Melissa and Drew ski here all the time so it was a fitting location to express some heartfelt and, at times, hilarious vows to each other. We spent a couple…

Black Tie Wedding at the Denver Museum | Ewo & Henry

Black Tie Wedding at the Denver Museum | Ewo & Henry

The energy was high from the very start of Ewo and Henry’s black tie wedding in Denver. We arrived at the Halcyon hotel to music playing and a room full of Ewo’s closest friends and family in the lovely presidential suite. The crew had a blast telling stories, doing yoga on the patio and helping Ewo get ready for one of the best days of her life. While I was with the ladies, Travis was next door with Henry in a much more subdued environment. Henry worked on finalizing some last minute details for the wedding before getting dressed and heading downtown for first look. One of the funniest moments of the day came with Ewo crossed the street from the hotel with Henry’s sister…

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