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I couldn’t stop smiling while I was going through Jen and Matt’s photos today…. I guess smiles are contagious. I don’t know if I’ve seen a happier bride—but not because she had the perfect lipstick or the flowers turned out beautifully, but because at just the mention of Matt’s name, Jen would grab her stomach and smile from ear to ear. I didn’t get the chance to know Jen and Matt as they booked me from out of state, but what even a complete stranger could see about these two, is that their love is solid and mature. And to top it off, they are two super cool individuals. Very grounded. Very empathetic. And very much full of life. Congratulations you guys!
How rad is Jen, for walking down in these?
Sometimes, as an artist I find myself in love with an image, but have no idea why. This is one of those images that I couldn’t stop looking at. I’m intrigued by it somehow—-It’s very pj and simple.
Jen, her brother and her dad all had to wait out in an aspen field while guests were being seated…. not a bad place for Jen to wait, and be with the other two men in her life. I thought it was precious.
Right as Jen and Matt’s little ring bearer was about to walk their dog down the aisle, “nature called”. All the guests got to see the “hold up”. Giggles were still sneaking out five minutes later from the guests. It was too funny.
This is my favorite image from the wedding, simply because there is such a great story behind it… Jen’s mother passed away a few years ago, which needless to say heightened the emotional and spiritual elements to the day… but right after the ceremony, Jen and Matt went up to the aspen grove for a few minutes alone. While they were walking though the woods, they found a random pink heart lying on the ground. What gives me chills and what makes this simple find so mystical, is that Sally, Jen’s mother used to collect heart shaped stones….
I really just want to know what is in the blue cooler….
I already knew Mike from doing some corporate photography for his company Stratavia but was super excited when he asked me to do his engagement photos…. What Mike didn’t realize, is that there would be much more involvement here with this shoot, than with the typical office photojournalism…. hee hee! It was a good time though, and so great to meet Farrah, his stunning fiancee. We started the shoot at the St Julian where we had a couple of cocktails (actually, beer for the ladies and Mike had a cocktail) and then went over to the Boulder creek to take in the beauty and heart of my old home town…. Check out the colors! Wow!
I only wish that I was as cool as Nicole is back when I was in high school. Her originality and eye for the arts transcends mosts 18 year olds… and did I mention that she is the biggest sweetheart ever? Stellar girl! We met up a month or so before her shoot to look at a bunch of vintage fashion magazines and books of portraits and Nicole decided that she wanted to do her senior photos kind of vintage and Audrey Hepburn. She really didn’t want to do “tree” photos! It was really refreshing and fun to work with this idea in mind…. we spent the afternoon in Potter highlands—my hood!








Just stumbled across this - beautiful shots and I love the fact the dog was included in the event.
(08.30.2008)This wedding is AHHHHHHHHHMAZING!!!!!
(08.31.2008)Wow, Julie! You captured the magic and emotion of our day so perfectly. I can't thank you enough - your images speak louder than words!
(08.31.2008)Gorgeous, all. I'm going to sound like a dope for asking, but "very pj"?
(09.02.2008)