I’m particularly fond of this series of images… mostly because photographing 2 teenagers (siblings at that) and getting them to act natural for the camera is not an easy task.  I didn’t know if I’d be able to get anything  authentic with Kaylee and Jake, but I was very happy with the images and felt that I was able to extract their personalities in some of these. …However I have to admit I was cheating a little bit because I have known Kailee and Jake their entire lives!  Actually, my very first photo shoot back in 1996 was of little Jake as a baby.  I worked with their mom, Jodi at a little toy store in Boulder called Grand Rabbits.  Jodi is still one of my dearest friends and  I may actually owe my entire career to her, as she was the one who encouraged me to “go for it”.  She found me clients in her neighborhood and proudly displayed my work all over her home.  Needless to say, it’s such a pleasure to get to continue to photograph these kiddos and to see them grow into adults.

Can you tell that Kailee is an athlete??  Wow!

Kailee and Jake really love each other.  This made the shoot very easy for me, and the fact that they play like little pups!

I can’t believe what a stud Jake has become…  he came into my studio a couple months ago with Jodi, and I didn’t even recognize him.  I just looked right past him, then did a triple take.

Wow–The 4th of July seems like forever ago, and  while it is always a landmark of the “hump” of summer, my wedding season is still in full swing!  I owe my clients a huge “thank you” for their patience on the blogging process!  Hope it’s worth the wait…

I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to spend this Summer eve’s holiday with Shannon and Monti!  They are extraordinary individuals, who  make an even more extraordinary couple.  Both busy jetters, I haven’t had much time with them, but I had the pleasure of first photographing a very snowy winter engagement shoot with them, and then an amazingly beautiful summer’s wedding on the 4th of July at Lionscrest!   It’s a treat to be in their presence and to have celebrated this union with their friends and family.  

Shannon and Monti – I can’t even tell you what an honor it has been!  I am so grateful that you trusted me to document the very true love between you….  Looking forward to your premier at the end of the month! xoxo

Shannon is extremely charismatic!  She seems to make makes every single person she know feel like they are the only one she knows… I love this shot of her walking out of the bridal suite to take some family portraits.  Instead of worrying that her guests might see her, she just beamed and waved.

It’s a rare treat to see a groom tear up with his father before the ceremony.  I’m glad I was there to grab this shot!

Shannon’s Mom’s expression of pride in her daughter is priceless….

…A little boy with a very old soul, I think!

Shannon and Monti had a super fun wedding party!

Monti’s brother gave a tear-jerking toast.  I love these!!

Yeeeeooowww!  Monti looks smokin’ in this shot!