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February 4, 2019

Lexci and Peter at Devil’s Thumb Ranch

I still get a serious case of the jitters before every wedding. 20 years into this game and I still feel like a fraud. What if I don’t nail an important moment? What if I annoy the wedding party? What if, what if, what if. I want to produce my best work for EVERY WEDDING. I pour all of my heart and energy into each and every couple. I know how important my job and I know the gravity of each and every moment. So I guess it’s only natural that I had a case of the nerves when I arrived to Lexci and Peters wedding last July. I remember being a little shaky right before I walked into the bride’s room, debating whether to take my water bottle with me. I should drink more water. Stay alert. Stay energetic. Breathe.

Lexci saw me walk through the doors, stopped what she was doing, squealed and gave me a big hug. I mean, there is no better way to start off a wedding day for a photographer than that. My nerves were dissolved instantly and she enthusiastically introduced me to all of her bridesmaids and family. This is Lexci. And Peter too. When I interrupted their dinner to take these two out for a quick sunset session, they were excited. We chatted and joked and talked lenses while enjoying the blue hour (Peter is also a photographer). I had no nerves. I didn’t over think things. I was present with friends. I felt so embraced.

Obviously this wedding wasn’t about me. I haven’t written a sentence about how exquisite everything was. How inky the sky against the lush grass of Devil’s Thumb Ranch. How handsome Peter was…how gorgeous, Lexci. And the flowers-they were to die for. It truly was one of the prettiest weddings I’ve been to. But what stood out to me about this wedding wasn’t in the details, but in the hearts of the bride and the groom. Lexci and Peter are two extraordinary people who make everyone around them feel loved an appreciated. They know how to laugh and make fun of what to others might be a bummer (can I say extremely windy first look?) They are good people, good friends, the best couple, and they also throw one hell of a party. Thank you for the honor, Lexci and Peter. Happy almost 7 months of marriage 😉

September 19, 2018

Jordan and Pat’s wedding — and a bit about gratitude.

Every once in awhile a couple crosses my path and I find myself feeling extraordinarily grateful. I’m grateful that I get to make a living doing my art. And I’m grateful that I get to make my art with such remarkable people. Jordan and Pat set the bar. They are Authentic. Kind. Creative. Stylish. In-love. Today was one of those mornings when I genuinely woke up feeling grateful and excited to to write and share the images from a wedding.

I met Jordan serendipitously through a wedding coordinator 7 or 8 years ago. Little did we know then, that we share a long line of friends and history. Jordan’s Grandmother lived right next to my grandmother out in Eastern Colorado and were best of friends. When Jordan found out 7 years ago that I was going to name my daughter Ramona after my grandmother, she put two and two together. Ramona Harris. Julie Harris. Nonie (my grandma, Ramona). I learned that Jordan is almost a cousin to me. And that was just the beginning… As I’ve gotten to know Jordan and Pat, I’ve come to appreciate who they are so much. I find myself wanting to connect with them more and more every time I look through these pictures and relive their wedding day, and I hope that this will be just another page in our history. I hope to foster a deeper friendship with them and get to know them even more. And so I feel grateful. I feel grateful that my art has brought me to Jordan and Pat. Thank you, guys for giving me the opportunity to get to know you and the honor of shooting your wedding. I adore you both so much

February 14, 2018

Laura and Mike’s Wedding at the St. Vrain in Longmont

When I thought I was done photographing weddings, I didn’t think about all of the friendships I would miss out on. I forgot how many people I had met and come to love, simply because of my career as a wedding photographer–people like Laura and Mike and their precious son, Levi. Its these relationships, these beautiful people full of light and love and stories fairy tales are made from that I’ve missed.

Laura and Mike have quite the story–they’ve journeyed from loss and heartbreak to a renewed hope. They have trusted to love again and they know that above all, family is their sanctuary. This was all so palpable at the St Vrain on 12/28. Laura and Mike’s wedding was more than a beautiful wedding (that, it was!). It was also a tribute to hope, joy, love and God. All the fruits.

Thank you Laura and Mike for reminding me that love is so much bigger than a rapid heart beat and a flutter. Your love is so clearly unconditional–for each other and for Levi and for all of the wonderful family that surrounded and supported you on your wedding day. Blessings.