Jeremy, Continued!

A few more favorites from Jeremy's Manitou Springs portrait shoot:

Warming up with a classic business head shot.

Starting to warm up and get in the zone:About right here is when Jeremy really started to open up in front of me:

I'm pretty sure I said something embarrassing here and that's why Jeremy's laughing:

8-bit Mario games are my absolute favorite. My second? 8-bit Pac-Man!

And lastly, a preview of the next post:

A Good Ol' Fashioned Portrait Shoot

I'm alive! I promise. I've been a little under the radar lately but despite what you may think, I did NOT fall of the face of the Earth. Just been traveling all over this planet and state lately. :) I have SO much to blog about. My goodness. Engagements shoots like crazy, portraits shoots, weddings... So check back often! But to kick things off, a quick teaser of Mr. Jeremy.

Jeremy and I shot yesterday in Manitou Springs. He was looking for those "senior pictures he never had," a good business head shot, and of course, a nice portrait for mom. Fun is an understatement. It was absolutely a gorgeous day and we had a blast getting to know each other. I know I always say "blast," but this time was exceptionally fun. This kid is so funny! It was our first time meeting but by the end of shoot, I wanted to put him in my pocket and take him home. haha I settled for margaritas at the The Loop with him, my fill-in assistant Shawn, and some of my friends we ran into while shooting in Manitou.

Wait 'til you see the rest... This is just a sampling as I'm off to an engagement shoot. :)

Tianna and Casey - Wet Your Whistle

Greetings friends!  As I sit here humming along to Tyrone Well's Sea Breeze and listening to the actual Puerto Rican sea breeze rustle the palm trees, I can't help but notice this bittersweet feeling.  Tianna and Casey's wonderful destination wedding weekend has come to a conclusion and the reality of Colorado is soon to set in.  I have a plethora of outstanding imagery from this wedding, but for now here are a couple of my favorites to, well, wet your whistle... 

¡Bienvendidos!

Hola! Comin' at you live from my oceanside-view room on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I'm incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to shoot Tianna and Casey's destination wedding. Casey and Tianna found me at Levi and Amber's wedding back in November. Tomorrow's the big day but I just wanted to give you a quick taste of this awesome couple.

Such an adorable couple! This is their daughter, Madyson. :)

And this is where they're getting hitched.

A peaceful hike through the rain forest led us to this great waterfall.  Tianna and her father:

Grabbin' a quick shot of Casey's friends after today's rehearsal:

Unbelievable cute, right?

Stay tuned.  As Michael Bublé sings, the best is yet to come! Cheers. 

A Good Friday Wedding

Brace yourself! Remember James and Alicia? Their wedding finally came! I've been anticipating this wedding for months and months and months. I knew it was going to be incredible. And it was. Alicia and James have such great taste. The colors were phenomenal. The venue was a photographer's dream. The timing of the sun and the ceremony was PERFECT.

You know on the movie Harold and Maude how they love to attend funerals? I'm the opposite. I can't get enough of weddings. I believe in weddings. I believe in their power and sentiment. James and Alicia made an incredible commitment to each other on April 10th. Their love for each other is so pure. So real. I loved when they prayed together and fed each other the communion elements. I loved how, prior to the ceremony, they communicated with each other one through walkie-talkies. I loved how they performed a well-choreographed swing dance for their guests at the reception. I loved how Alicia smashed the cake in James' face and regarding his tux he said, "It's okay! We signed a damage waiver!" I hate how hard it is to write about such a fabulous wedding day. I hope these images give you at least a slight glimpse of the happiness I experienced.

Alicia started to tear up as soon as she made eye contact with James.

Their pastor, Barry, was so nice! I loved how he even had a matching tie.

You should have seen the way James gazed into Alicia's eyes as she came down the aisle and throughout the whole ceremony. Their love is undeniable.

James and Alicia, I can't wait to see you in the next few weeks for your reveal! I hope Ireland was unforgettable. Love you!

The Voices of Cat Country - Bryan Waters

Still workin' my way through photographing all the DJs at Colorado Springs' favorite radio station: Cat Country 95.1. Bryan Waters is your noon to three guy. Listen for him on air Monday through Friday. (He's really funny!) If I had to describe Bryan in one word I'd say, "cool." He's just a cool dude. Know what I mean? Bryan's the definition of "dude." So easy going, super chill, roll with the flow. I mean, I had this guy walkin' down alleys in the bitter, cold, wet snow; the wind was blowin' sideways, and bless his heart, he just took it all in stride. He knew with how hectic our schedules were, it was "now or never." He was so much fun.

We got a lot of great shots considering this was only a 25 minute shoot! hah! Just say it.. I work well under pressure. Or rather, I work well to the point where I can't work my camera cause I can't feel my fingers! ;)

Be sure to check out the other jocks who keep you company throughout your long work days, or who accompany you on a drive to Denver, or who wake up in the morning:
The Voices of Cat Country - Alicia Scott
The Voices of Cat Country - Jim West

Everytime I've ever been in the studio, Bryan always has a Dr. Pepper in his hands. Must be a Texas thing. :)Joe. Cool.One of my favorites on the left. It's very serene!

Love these! Love the Beatles! Love a country jock wearing the Beatles!

Ali & Chris - The Real Post

Happy Resurrection Day!

Okay, fair warning: this post is a B.D. (Big deal. ;) I posted Ali and Chris' "Wet Your Whistle" post like three weeks ago and have left you poor RTP fans hangin'. Y'all have been so patient while waiting for the real post. To make up for my slackin', I'm posting a double serving of photos, so sit back and relax — there are a lot of them. The Ceremony was held at the breathtaking Shove Memorial Chapel and the reception at The Warehouse in Colorado Springs.

Love this shot that Jesie grabbed on the left.
It was quite the team effort to get that stunning veil in place. I cannot get over what a beautiful bride Ali was.

Boys will be boys...

Couldn't resist grabbing the detail of this bridesmaid's goosebumps:

This flower girl was so intrigued with every aspect of the wedding.Praying together.

Intrigued again. And also stuck between chairs. haha

There's nothing like love from a sister.

Ali had such fun colors!

Just a little duet of the B-52's Love Shack! Absolutely hilarious. It's moments like these where I think, "Can my job get any better than this?"