Jailbirds Galore!

This week I had the pleasure of volunteering as the official photographer at an MDA Lock-Up. A fundraising event held by the Muscular Dystrophy Association where Colorado Springs business men and women go "behind bars." The goal is to raise about $2400 in "bail money" per jailbird. The event was held at Giuseppe's Old Depot in downtown COS. Executives work to raise money before they come to their jail sentencing at Giuseppe's and continue raising money by calling other business contacts. While they finish raising their bale, they partake in "gourmet" bread and water (actually incredible pizza, fruit, desserts, and such). As a jailbird, they have their mug shot taken. [That's where I come in. ;)] Over 100 jailbirds were sentenced for having too big of hearts. Here are a couple shots, including one of poor, pathetic me.

Jeff Robinson of Century 21 Curbow Realty

KRDO Channel 13 News Anchor: Nina Sparano

Me photographing Nina Sparano.

Anna & Justin - Part 2

Believe it or not, I actually was recently asked if the backdrop to Anna and Justin's wedding was FAKE. As if I cut them out of another photo and placed them onto this incredible background. Possible, but not true. Anna and Justin were married in Ridgway, Colorado, just south of their home town of Montrose.

Their wedding was so classy and simple. Anna and Justin are totally outdoorsy and relaxed people who cherish the mountains. I'll never forget Anna's reaction when she saw herself in the mirror for the first time, heavy make-up and wedding dress on: she raised her eyebrows and her eyes got big as she froze and she said, "Woah! I am really dressed up!" Didn't she look S T U N N I N G though? Their bride and groom portraits were taken at the Ridgway State Park. The reception was a blast; who knew she and her father were such awesome dancers! Their first dance was supposed to be to "Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder but the disc jockey some how misplaced the song. Anna and her father were devastated. However, thanks to my Mac Book Pro and a little wireless internet, I was able to download the song, work with the DJ, and surprise them for the first father-daughter dance.

Anna & Justin - Part 1

Wow.

Bridal Portraits

So I couldn't wait... I had to show you a sneak peak from Brittany's bridal shoot yesterday. We shot primarily at the Broadmoor but ended with a few quick shots at the rainy Garden of the Gods. This happened to be the very last frame I captured.

Aunt René

A few photos from a date night with my nephews and niece. They were in town visiting from Minneapolis, MN. If you can't tell, we were all puppies, except Zach; he was Garfield. :)