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My best and favorite images of 2011

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I know, I know. 2011 ended about six weeks ago. But I’ve been busy! I of course meant to make a post like this in early January, but time has flown by and I’ve only just now eked out a few minutes to pick out my favorites from last year. A little explanation: what’s technically my BEST photo isn’t necessarily always my FAVORITE photo, because I don’t choose my favorites based on technique. But this particular best also qualifies as a favorite, because I really do love everything about it (including the the fun memories of taking it). In case you’re wondering, it’s the photograph featured at the top of this post. For the rest of my 2011 favorites, read on. Enjoy!

My favorite boudoir image of 2011. I love how it shows just enough and not too much. Dani has beautiful legs!

Favorite fashion photo of 2011 — my friend Jaime, Denver’s
2010-11 Miss Modernism. I think it shows her cheeky personality and her
great sense of style. And oh yeah, she looks beautiful too!


Favorite senior portrait. Jemma has buckets of personality and sass, and I
think this portrait reflects that.


Favorite engagement portrait. Jenn and Marin have a very jokey, fun relationship,
just like this picture.

Favorite fine art portrait. This is Jess.

Favorite image from a personal project. This is from a portrait session with a 100 year-old woman, Charlotte.

My favorite bridal portrait of the year, from Marylou and Jim‘s wedding at the Fine Arts Center. This image is very representative of my style.


Favorite reception capture, from Morgan and Mark‘s wedding at the Air Force Academy. I love this shot!

My favorite getting ready picture of 2011. The bride, Carol, is getting her makeup done as her two year-old daughter, Mari, who is the apple of everyone’s eye, comes to the realization that she is not going to be the center of attention that day. Oh the tragedy!


And finally, my favorite wedding moment and overall favorite from the whole year. This bride, Janie, was 47 and a mother of three; this was her second wedding. At the moment she descended the stairs and revealed herself in all her bridal glory, her nine year old son looked at her in awe (and that’s her 16 year old daughter looking on in awe as well, plus the officiant). I love this shot. It’s my absolute favorite of the many pictures I shot in 2011.

K + M’s wedding at the Craftwood Inn

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I love to photograph a couple who are so obviously, madly in love. I also love a new wedding experience, which I got to have this time since Marian is Polish (his name is pronounced MAR-yon, roughly). He has a huge family, most of whom flew in from all over the U.S. and from Poland. I learned how to say “smile” in Polish (don’t ask me to spell it here!), and I heard a lot of cool Polish disco music during the reception. It was great! Kelly and Marian, thanks for choosing me to document your super-fun day!

Wedding ceremony location: The Heritage Garden at Monument Valley Park
Wedding reception location: The Craftwood Inn
Bride’s gown: Something New Boutique
Flowers: Ambiance Florals
Bride’s hair and makeup: Veda Salon
Cake: The Sugarplum Cake Shoppe
DJ services: Sensational Sounds


I love this shot of Kelly’s mom watching the getting ready process. She looks so proud and happy.

The vows. Guys, if you can get a beautiful woman to look at you like this, well… let’s just say Marian is a lucky man!

The traditional Catholic ceremony took place in the Heritage Garden at Monument Valley Park.

The kiss was spectacular!







Kelly and Marian gave me enough time to make some cool portraits of the wedding party in downtown Colorado Springs.


I can’t resist a bowl of candy for the ring shot.


Wedding at the Cliff House: Katie + Chad

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From Seattle by way of Chicago, Katie, Chad and all their loved ones traveled from far and wide to congregate in Manitou Springs for this very special event. Despite the scorching Fourth of July weekend weather, it was a fabulous time! Chad and Kate’s ceremony was incredibly personal and sweet (officiated by their good friend Jerusha), and the party was bumpin’ all night long. Katie is truly one of the most camera shy brides I’ve ever had — she was a real trooper putting up with me! Thank you Katie, I hope these pictures made it worth the agony! :o)

Wedding ceremony and reception venue: The Cliff House

Event planning: Nada Gutierrez at RSVP Weddings

Decor and floral design: Nada Gutierrez at RSVP Weddings

Bride’s hair and makeup: Niki at the Beehive Salon

Deejay services: AJ at Celebrity DJ

Wedding cake: The Cliff House





Chad and Katie made sure to schedule time after their ceremony for fun wedding portraits around Manitou Springs, especially the old-fashioned arcade.


These two are so sweet together.







I think the tourists and the Manitou arcade regulars had fun watching Chad and Katie strolling around and posing for their portraits. It was fun for us too!



Katie’s niece Hallie performed a song for them during dinner. Adorable!



Reacting to best man Nitin’s hilarious toast. He had us all in stitches.




Can you guess what Journey song they’re jamming to?

Fine Arts Center wedding: Marylou & Jim

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This was such a great wedding! The bride, Marylou, happens to be an old friend of mine. I had the pleasure of meeting her groom, Jim, the night before the wedding. He’s a great guy! I love doing weddings at the Fine Arts Center — the architecture is amazing, and of course being surrounded by beautiful art doesn’t hurt! Marylou and Jim celebrated their union with a wonderful, meaningful ceremony and a VERY fun party. I enjoyed every minute of it.

Congratulations guys, I’m so glad I got to be a small part of your big day!

Wedding ceremony and reception venue: The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

Event planning: Rachel Austin Events, (303) 913-9895
Catering: The Food Designers
Bride’s hair and makeup: Mateo’s Day Spa
Bride’s gown: Casablanca Bridal
Floral design: Sue Kimball, Kimball Floral
Wedding cake: Little London Cake Shoppe
Ceremony musicians: The Colorado Springs Conservatory
DJ services: Marc Lanning, Born to Boogie
Limousine services: Uptown Limo

Oliver’s tiny shoes.


The jewelry, and a vintage blue embroidered clutch borrowed from Marylou’s mom.

The family dachshund, Joey. He’s toothless and a perfect gentleman. It took all of my self-control not to kidnap Joey and take him home with me ;o)




The ceremony begins as Marylou’s nephew Logan escorts her down the stairs and up the aisle.

Jim’s emotional reaction, captured by my assistant Allison.




Marylou with her mom, Mary Lou.

Jim with their son, Oliver.

Ollie looks great in a tux!





We were lucky to get a few minutes in the Fine Arts Center’s theatre. This shot was lit with one flash and a video light.

Their winter-themed cake was fabulous by day…

and by night.




What a cute little family they make!




Killer party!

Another beautiful wedding album!

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You may remember this sweet little wedding I shot last year. Dave and Kathy, who are in their sixties, found love a second time around. It was so much fun getting to know them and documenting their big day. It isn’t often that I get a couple at this stage in their lives. These two were like teenagers! I’m happy to report that they are enjoying their new life together, doing lots of traveling and anticipating a new grandchild. I hope you enjoy looking at their album. I think it came out beautifully!

Kathy chose this bronze weave material for the cover. Isn’t it gorgeous?




For each of them, this was their second time down the aisle. It was very touching to see how giddy and emotional they were.




Dave and Kathy asked me to get a picture of everyone in attendance, so during the party I wandered around and literally asked every single person for a smile. Two and a half spreads of the album were devoted to these images of their friends and family.


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